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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 37 48 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 30
2022 PG-02 21 59 10 11 0 0 0 80 11 10
2020 PG 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 48 30 19 4 0 0 0 78 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 37 33 22 0 4 0 4 73 4 27
2018 PG-02 38 31 15 0 8 0 8 75 8 13

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 54 28 3 14 0 0 0 82 14 30
2022 PG-02 39 42 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PG 29 42 13 8 4 0 4 74 13 24
2019 PG 41 41 7 4 4 4 0 85 8 27
2019 PG-02 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 26 41 15 11 7 0 0 67 19 27
2018 PG-02 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 55 19 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 30
2022 PG-02 31 31 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 10
2020 PG 58 25 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 24
2019 PG 59 26 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 27
2019 PG-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 52 26 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 27
2018 PG-02 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 44 44 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 30
2022 PG-02 21 59 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PG 58 33 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 PG 52 30 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 27
2019 PG-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 48 22 26 0 4 0 0 70 4 27
2018 PG-02 54 8 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 13

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 59 24 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 30
2022 PG-02 57 26 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2020 PG 38 42 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PG 70 11 15 0 0 4 0 85 0 27
2019 PG-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 22 41 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 27
2018 PG-02 15 46 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 52 31 6 3 7 0 0 83 10 30
2022 PG-02 57 26 0 7 11 0 0 82 18 10
2020 PG 38 50 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2019 PG 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 27
2019 PG-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 23 50 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 26
2018 PG-02 17 67 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 PG 48 21 14 7 0 6 3 77 8 30
2022 PG-02 38 28 16 18 0 0 0 66 18 10
2020 PG 38 25 21 8 0 8 0 68 9 24
2019 PG 56 7 19 11 4 4 0 65 15 27
2019 PG-02 55 9 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2018 PG 22 26 37 7 7 0 0 48 15 27
2018 PG-02 23 23 31 15 8 0 0 46 23 13
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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 PG 47 39 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 30
2022 PG-02 28 51 11 0 0 0 11 88 0 10
2020 PG 42 38 13 4 0 0 4 83 4 24
2019 PG 48 19 15 4 0 0 15 78 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 9 18 0 0 0 18 78 0 11

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 65 29 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2022 PG-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PG 46 17 21 13 0 0 4 65 13 24
2019 PG 62 19 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 26
2019 PG-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 50 35 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 26
2018 PG-02 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 66 18 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 30
2022 PG-02 48 35 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 PG 63 17 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PG 67 19 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 54 27 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 26
2018 PG-02 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 34 4 10 7 10 0 77 19 30
2022 PG-02 23 42 0 8 11 16 0 78 22 10
2020 PG 38 25 17 8 4 8 0 68 14 24
2019 PG 26 30 15 11 4 15 0 65 17 27
2019 PG-02 27 27 18 9 0 18 0 67 11 11
2018 PG 19 22 26 30 4 0 0 41 33 27
2018 PG-02 15 38 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13

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 PG 34 32 13 10 7 3 0 69 18 30
2022 PG-02 31 35 0 17 11 7 0 71 29 10
2020 PG 33 21 29 4 4 8 0 59 9 24
2019 PG 37 26 19 7 0 11 0 71 8 27
2019 PG-02 45 18 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 11
2018 PG 11 26 33 22 4 4 0 38 27 27
2018 PG-02 15 31 31 8 8 8 0 50 17 13

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 31 35 10 15 7 3 0 68 22 30
2022 PG-02 31 35 0 27 0 7 0 71 29 10
2020 PG 25 29 42 0 0 4 0 57 0 24
2019 PG 19 33 26 4 4 15 0 61 9 27
2019 PG-02 18 27 45 0 0 9 0 50 0 11
2018 PG 11 22 30 30 4 4 0 35 35 27
2018 PG-02 15 23 38 8 8 8 0 42 17 13

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 31 28 17 11 10 3 0 61 21 30
2022 PG-02 31 35 11 9 8 7 0 71 18 10
2020 PG 29 25 29 13 0 4 0 57 13 24
2019 PG 30 30 7 11 7 15 0 70 22 27
2019 PG-02 27 36 18 0 0 18 0 78 0 11
2018 PG 11 33 22 26 7 0 0 44 33 27
2018 PG-02 15 38 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 58 28 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2022 PG-02 72 19 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PG 33 33 25 4 0 0 4 70 4 24
2019 PG 41 33 15 7 0 4 0 77 8 27
2019 PG-02 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 PG 30 15 41 0 15 0 0 44 15 27
2018 PG-02 38 8 38 0 15 0 0 46 15 13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 43 43 8 4 3 0 0 86 6 30
2022 PG-02 30 51 11 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2020 PG 38 33 25 0 4 0 0 71 4 24
2019 PG 48 41 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 27
2019 PG-02 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 44 44 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 27
2018 PG-02 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PG 66 18 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2022 PG-02 56 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 PG 42 29 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 24
2019 PG 56 26 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 26
2018 PG-02 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 42 41 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 30
2022 PG-02 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 42 38 4 13 0 0 4 83 13 24
2019 PG 52 33 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 30 41 19 4 4 0 4 73 8 27
2018 PG-02 54 23 8 0 8 0 8 83 8 13

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 PG 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 30
2022 PG-02 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PG 42 17 21 4 0 8 8 70 5 24

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 PG 38 32 14 6 6 4 0 72 13 30
2022 PG-02 31 33 17 9 0 11 0 71 10 10
2020 PG 29 13 33 13 8 0 4 43 22 24
2019 PG 30 37 15 11 0 4 4 72 12 27
2019 PG-02 27 45 0 18 0 9 0 80 20 11
2018 PG 19 37 33 4 7 0 0 56 11 27
2018 PG-02 15 46 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13

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 PG 45 22 20 4 3 4 3 72 7 30
2022 PG-02 42 18 31 9 0 0 0 60 9 10
2020 PG 54 21 17 0 0 0 8 82 0 24
2019 PG 54 23 12 8 0 0 4 80 8 26
2019 PG-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 58 22 7 3 3 4 3 86 7 30
2022 PG-02 65 19 9 0 0 0 7 91 0 10
2020 PG 54 25 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2019 PG 70 7 19 0 0 0 4 81 0 27
2019 PG-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 76 11 3 3 0 4 3 93 4 30
2022 PG-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 63 13 8 0 0 4 13 90 0 24
2019 PG 78 7 4 0 0 4 7 96 0 27
2019 PG-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 73 11 4 3 0 4 7 93 3 30
2022 PG-02 74 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PG 58 17 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 24
2019 PG 78 4 0 0 4 0 15 96 4 27
2019 PG-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 38 42 3 4 10 0 3 83 14 30
2022 PG-02 31 61 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PG 17 42 8 21 8 0 4 61 30 24
2019 PG 26 26 22 11 7 0 7 56 20 27
2019 PG-02 27 36 18 0 9 0 9 70 10 11
2018 PG 11 37 22 19 11 0 0 48 30 27
2018 PG-02 8 38 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 13

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 40 51 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 30
2022 PG-02 31 60 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PG 33 46 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 24
2019 PG 33 33 19 15 0 0 0 67 15 27
2019 PG-02 27 45 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 37 37 19 4 0 0 4 77 4 27
2018 PG-02 46 23 23 0 0 0 8 75 0 13

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 54 28 12 4 3 0 0 82 6 30
2022 PG-02 46 26 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 PG 42 29 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 24
2019 PG 37 37 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 27
2019 PG-02 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 37 22 30 4 4 0 4 62 8 27
2018 PG-02 46 23 23 0 0 0 8 75 0 13

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 PG 52 30 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 30
2022 PG-02 49 23 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2020 PG 30 43 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG 50 35 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2019 PG-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 30 33 19 11 4 0 4 65 15 27
2018 PG-02 31 31 15 15 0 0 8 67 17 13

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 PG 36 41 13 4 3 3 0 80 7 30
2022 PG-02 39 35 10 9 0 7 0 80 9 10
2020 PG 21 38 21 13 0 8 0 64 14 24
2019 PG 33 30 26 7 0 4 0 65 8 27
2019 PG-02 36 18 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2018 PG 15 44 26 11 4 0 0 59 15 27
2018 PG-02 15 54 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 70 12 3 12 3 0 0 82 14 30
2022 PG-02 57 15 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 10
2020 PG 54 29 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 24
2019 PG 73 15 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2019 PG-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 46 31 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2018 PG-02 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 40 44 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2022 PG-02 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 PG 46 29 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 24
2019 PG 59 22 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2019 PG-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 41 44 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 27
2018 PG-02 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PG 70 21 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 30
2022 PG-02 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 31 34 30
2022 PG-02 27 20 54 10
2020 PG 21 50 29 24
2019 PG 22 41 37 27
2019 PG-02 36 27 36 11
2018 PG 26 37 37 27
2018 PG-02 31 23 46 13

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 PG 17 34 38 0 0 10 10
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 64 17 16 0 3 0 0 82 3 30
2022 PG-02 63 17 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PG 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 PG 59 26 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 27
2019 PG-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 33 41 11 7 0 4 4 80 8 27
2018 PG-02 38 38 8 0 0 8 8 91 0 13

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 41 41 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 25
2022 PG-02 50 30 12 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2020 PG 46 33 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 24
2019 PG 56 22 15 4 0 4 0 81 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 37 33 19 7 0 4 0 73 8 27
2018 PG-02 31 38 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13

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 PG 6 29 40 20 0 0 4 21 37 30
2022 PG-02 0 46 36 7 0 0 11 8 52 10
2020 PG 17 17 33 21 13 0 0 33 33 24
2019 PG 0 8 50 15 19 4 4 38 8 26
2019 PG-02 0 9 36 9 27 9 9 44 11 11
2018 PG 4 31 35 12 19 0 0 31 35 26
2018 PG-02 0 31 15 23 31 0 0 54 31 13

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 PG 17 25 32 14 13 0 0 26 42 30
2022 PG-02 19 9 36 17 20 0 0 37 27 10
2020 PG 0 39 26 30 4 0 0 35 39 23
2019 PG 7 26 33 22 11 0 0 33 33 27
2019 PG-02 9 27 27 18 18 0 0 36 36 11
2018 PG 15 15 46 12 12 0 0 23 31 26
2018 PG-02 8 8 54 15 15 0 0 31 15 13

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 PG 10 3 40 36 6 0 4 44 14 30
2022 PG-02 9 0 44 29 7 0 11 41 10 10
2020 PG 4 25 38 21 13 0 0 33 29 24
2019 PG 4 15 33 19 26 4 0 46 19 27
2019 PG-02 0 0 36 27 27 9 0 60 0 11
2018 PG 7 15 26 37 15 0 0 52 22 27
2018 PG-02 0 8 23 38 31 0 0 69 8 13

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 PG 13 15 32 19 13 0 8 35 30 30
2022 PG-02 0 18 26 38 7 0 11 50 21 10
2020 PG 17 13 30 26 13 0 0 39 30 23
2019 PG 7 30 30 15 15 4 0 31 38 27
2019 PG-02 0 9 27 36 18 9 0 60 10 11
2018 PG 27 19 27 8 19 0 0 27 46 26
2018 PG-02 15 8 31 8 38 0 0 46 23 13

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 PG 17 11 23 20 15 7 7 41 32 30
2022 PG-02 17 0 29 19 18 17 0 45 20 10
2020 PG 13 50 4 8 21 4 0 30 65 24
2019 PG 11 22 30 11 19 7 0 32 36 27
2019 PG-02 9 0 45 18 27 0 0 45 9 11
2018 PG 15 31 23 19 12 0 0 31 46 26
2018 PG-02 8 23 31 15 23 0 0 38 31 13

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 PG 17 21 36 11 13 3 0 24 39 30
2022 PG-02 11 24 21 18 20 7 0 40 37 10
2020 PG 4 21 46 25 4 0 0 29 25 24
2019 PG 4 11 52 11 15 7 0 28 16 27
2019 PG-02 9 9 36 18 18 9 0 40 20 11
2018 PG 15 23 42 8 12 0 0 19 38 26
2018 PG-02 8 23 38 8 23 0 0 31 31 13

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 PG 4 7 32 20 33 0 4 56 11 30
2022 PG-02 0 8 20 41 20 0 11 68 9 10
2020 PG 4 4 42 42 8 0 0 50 8 24
2019 PG 7 4 26 30 30 4 0 62 12 27
2019 PG-02 9 0 18 27 36 9 0 70 10 11

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 41 18 15 7 3 0 59 23 25
2022 PG-02 22 28 12 21 10 8 0 54 33 10
2020 PG 38 29 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 24
2019 PG 19 44 15 19 0 4 0 65 19 27
2019 PG-02 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 59 15 14 7 3 3 0 76 10 30
2022 PG-02 41 20 16 16 0 7 0 66 17 10
2020 PG 50 25 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2019 PG 52 19 11 7 7 0 4 73 15 27
2019 PG-02 55 18 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11
2018 PG 30 41 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 27
2018 PG-02 38 31 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 62 18 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 30
2022 PG-02 42 25 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2020 PG 54 29 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 44 33 7 4 7 0 4 81 12 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PG 44 30 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 27
2018 PG-02 62 15 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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 PG 51 42 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2022 PG-02 42 49 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PG 39 30 4 17 0 9 0 76 19 23
2019 PG 37 22 19 11 4 4 4 64 16 27
2019 PG-02 36 36 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11
2018 PG 46 35 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2018 PG-02 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 PG 41 47 3 0 3 6 0 94 3 30
2022 PG-02 31 62 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 50 13 17 13 0 8 0 68 14 24
2019 PG 52 22 19 0 0 4 4 80 0 27
2019 PG-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 44 26 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 27
2018 PG-02 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 PG 32 48 10 3 4 3 0 82 7 25
2022 PG-02 23 52 9 0 9 7 0 81 9 10
2020 PG 46 25 21 0 0 8 0 77 0 24
2019 PG 67 15 7 4 0 4 4 88 4 27
2019 PG-02 73 9 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 11
2018 PG 56 26 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2018 PG-02 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 69 15 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 30
2022 PG-02 65 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 PG 63 21 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 67 11 7 7 0 4 4 84 8 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 PG 35 46 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2018 PG-02 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 PG 55 10 7 0 6 9 12 83 8 30
2022 PG-02 46 17 9 0 9 7 13 78 11 10

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 59 6 7 0 6 10 12 83 8 30
2022 PG-02 55 7 16 0 9 0 13 72 10 10

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 39 25 12 4 0 21 0 81 5 30
2022 PG-02 38 26 9 9 0 18 0 79 11 10
2020 PG 50 21 21 0 0 8 0 77 0 24

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 PG 60 21 4 0 6 6 3 89 7 30
2022 PG-02 57 19 9 0 9 7 0 81 9 10
2020 PG 50 29 13 0 0 4 4 86 0 24

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 PG 18 14 19 4 8 31 8 51 18 25
2022 PG-02 0 8 19 10 12 42 11 17 44 10

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 34 28 18 14 0 3 4 66 15 30
2022 PG-02 31 34 18 17 0 0 0 65 17 10
2020 PG 25 21 21 17 4 13 0 52 24 24
2019 PG 19 30 19 7 15 0 11 54 25 27
2019 PG-02 9 55 9 18 0 0 9 70 20 11
2018 PG 30 7 44 4 7 7 0 40 12 27
2018 PG-02 38 8 38 0 8 8 0 50 8 13

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 PG 51 14 14 7 3 12 0 73 12 30
2022 PG-02 45 17 18 10 0 11 0 69 11 10
2020 PG 38 38 8 13 0 0 4 78 13 24
2019 PG 59 19 4 15 4 0 0 78 19 27
2019 PG-02 64 9 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 11
2018 PG 48 26 7 15 4 0 0 74 19 27
2018 PG-02 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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 PG 48 18 20 4 3 7 0 72 7 25
2022 PG-02 38 17 29 9 0 7 0 59 9 10
2020 PG 46 25 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 24
2019 PG 48 19 15 11 0 7 0 72 12 27
2019 PG-02 45 27 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2018 PG 42 27 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 26
2018 PG-02 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12

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 PG 26 17 25 3 9 18 0 53 16 30
2022 PG-02 31 7 36 0 16 11 0 42 18 10
2020 PG 25 21 29 13 4 8 0 50 18 24
2019 PG 26 30 19 11 4 7 4 63 17 27
2019 PG-02 27 36 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 11
2018 PG 22 22 19 26 7 4 0 46 35 27
2018 PG-02 23 23 15 38 0 0 0 46 38 13

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 58 24 3 12 3 0 0 82 15 25
2022 PG-02 42 38 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PG 38 50 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 61 23 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 30
2022 PG-02 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 38 33 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 24
2019 PG 63 26 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 64 23 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 30
2022 PG-02 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 PG 52 30 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2019 PG 63 26 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 27
2019 PG-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 89 8 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 30
2022 PG-02 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 79 13 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 90 7 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2022 PG-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PG 89 4 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 27
2019 PG-02 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 66 20 0 0 3 11 0 96 4 30
2022 PG-02 58 24 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 58 25 13 0 0 4 0 87 0 24
2019 PG 70 22 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 19 17 3 3 25 16 61 10 30
2022 PG-02 0 19 33 0 0 26 21 36 0 10
2020 PG 33 4 17 8 8 21 8 53 24 24
2019 PG 31 12 19 4 4 19 12 61 11 26
2019 PG-02 30 10 20 0 0 20 20 67 0 10
2018 PG 15 15 37 11 4 19 0 36 18 27
2018 PG-02 23 23 31 8 0 15 0 55 9 13

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 PG 46 19 10 7 3 11 4 77 11 30
2020 PG 50 8 17 13 4 8 0 64 18 24
2019 PG 56 19 11 7 0 4 4 80 8 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PG 27 19 31 4 8 8 4 52 13 26
2018 PG-02 23 31 38 0 0 0 8 58 0 13

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 PG-02 0 100 10
2020 PG 0 100 24

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 PG 31 25 10 3 0 21 10 80 5 30
2020 PG 29 8 29 4 0 21 8 53 6 24
2019 PG 35 15 12 8 0 19 12 72 11 26
2019 PG-02 45 0 18 0 0 18 18 71 0 11
2018 PG 15 15 30 7 0 30 4 44 11 27
2018 PG-02 15 31 15 0 0 31 8 75 0 13

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 PG 54 15 7 7 3 11 3 80 11 30
2022 PG-02 46 19 9 9 0 18 0 79 11 10
2020 PG 46 21 17 4 0 8 4 76 5 24
2019 PG 59 15 11 7 0 0 7 80 8 27
2019 PG-02 64 18 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PG 33 22 22 4 4 7 7 65 9 27
2018 PG-02 31 38 15 0 0 0 15 82 0 13

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 PG 0 100 30
2022 PG-02 0 100 10
2020 PG 25 75 24
2019 PG 15 85 26
2019 PG-02 18 82 11

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 47 27 16 7 0 3 0 76 7 30
2022 PG-02 20 38 24 18 0 0 0 58 18 10
2020 PG 46 33 4 8 0 4 4 86 9 24

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 PG 4 89 0 3 4 25
2022 PG-02 0 93 0 7 0 10

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 PG 100 0 25
2022 PG-02 100 0 10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 34 66 25
2022 PG-02 21 79 10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 51 49 25
2022 PG-02 45 55 10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 46 54 25
2022 PG-02 55 45 10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 85 25
2022 PG-02 7 93 10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 26 74 25
2022 PG-02 17 83 10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 0 100 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 9 91 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 3 97 25
2022 PG-02 7 93 10

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 19 81 25
2022 PG-02 17 83 10

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 85 25
2022 PG-02 9 91 10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 0 100 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 24 76 25
2022 PG-02 38 62 10

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 PG-02 75 7 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 4 12 15 47 0 6 66 22 25
2022 PG-02 30 0 9 9 40 0 13 56 34 10

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 8 15 0 30 43 4 0 77 23 25
2022 PG-02 9 25 0 25 41 0 0 66 34 10
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 74 20 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2022 PG-02 66 25 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 PG 58 21 4 13 0 0 4 83 13 24

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 PG 4 0 4 0 54 3 36 88 6 30
2022 PG-02 0 0 9 0 44 0 47 83 0 10

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 45 38 7 7 0 3 0 85 7 30
2022 PG-02 23 50 11 9 0 7 0 79 9 10
2020 PG 54 42 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 24
2019 PG 70 15 7 0 0 4 4 92 0 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 PG 56 22 19 0 4 0 0 78 4 27
2018 PG-02 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 9 33 39 15 4 30
2022 PG-02 7 39 34 20 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 77 13 3 4 0 3 0 93 4 30
2022 PG-02 75 9 0 9 0 7 0 90 10 10
2020 PG 48 26 9 13 0 0 4 77 14 23

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 PG 68 19 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 30
2022 PG-02 59 25 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2020 PG 46 17 17 8 8 0 4 65 17 24

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 38 37 12 10 3 0 0 76 13 30
2022 PG-02 28 37 19 16 0 0 0 65 16 10
2020 PG 46 29 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 24
2019 PG 44 37 4 4 4 4 4 88 8 27
2019 PG-02 55 36 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 PG 26 22 37 4 11 0 0 48 15 27
2018 PG-02 23 15 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13

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 PG 47 17 13 11 10 0 3 66 21 30
2022 PG-02 38 16 30 7 8 0 0 54 15 10
2020 PG 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2019 PG 15 41 30 11 4 0 0 56 15 27
2019 PG-02 9 27 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11
2018 PG 15 26 15 19 26 0 0 41 44 27
2018 PG-02 23 23 23 15 15 0 0 46 31 13

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 PG 14 32 29 8 17 0 0 46 25 30
2022 PG-02 17 38 27 0 18 0 0 54 18 10
2020 PG 21 29 29 13 8 0 0 50 21 24
2019 PG 27 23 35 12 4 0 0 50 15 26
2019 PG-02 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2018 PG 30 7 33 15 15 0 0 37 30 27
2018 PG-02 46 0 31 15 8 0 0 46 23 13

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 PG 28 36 19 3 14 0 0 64 17 30
2022 PG-02 36 26 20 0 18 0 0 62 18 10
2020 PG 17 30 39 13 0 0 0 48 13 23
2019 PG 26 37 30 4 4 0 0 63 7 27
2019 PG-02 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 PG 30 7 37 19 7 0 0 37 26 27
2018 PG-02 46 8 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 13

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 PG 38 21 8 12 21 0 0 59 33 30
2022 PG-02 44 18 20 0 18 0 0 62 18 10
2020 PG 17 38 21 17 8 0 0 54 25 24
2019 PG 26 30 26 7 7 0 4 58 15 27
2019 PG-02 18 36 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11
2018 PG 19 19 19 26 19 0 0 37 44 27
2018 PG-02 31 15 8 31 15 0 0 46 46 13

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 PG 59 22 6 4 0 0 9 89 4 30
2022 PG-02 62 16 0 10 0 0 13 89 11 10
2020 PG 50 25 8 8 4 0 4 78 13 24
2019 PG 48 22 15 4 0 0 11 79 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PG 48 19 30 4 0 0 0 67 4 27
2018 PG-02 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 PG 48 20 18 3 11 0 0 68 14 30
2022 PG-02 39 23 19 0 19 0 0 62 19 10
2020 PG 33 21 21 17 8 0 0 54 25 24
2019 PG 46 31 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2019 PG-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 33 22 7 15 22 0 0 56 37 27
2018 PG-02 46 15 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13

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 PG 52 26 7 11 3 0 0 79 14 30
2022 PG-02 59 21 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PG 26 52 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23
2019 PG 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 26
2019 PG-02 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2018 PG 33 26 30 7 0 4 0 62 8 27
2018 PG-02 54 8 23 8 0 8 0 67 8 13

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 46 24 9 7 14 0 0 70 21 30
2022 PG-02 27 31 22 0 19 0 0 58 19 10
2020 PG 25 25 38 8 4 0 0 50 13 24
2019 PG 33 30 30 4 0 0 4 65 4 27
2019 PG-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 PG 33 19 30 15 0 0 4 54 15 27
2018 PG-02 46 15 23 8 0 0 8 67 8 13

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 32 33 12 11 7 0 5 69 19 25
2022 PG-02 18 38 21 0 10 0 14 65 11 10
2020 PG 25 38 33 4 0 0 0 63 4 24
2019 PG 38 38 12 4 4 0 4 80 8 26
2019 PG-02 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 41 26 22 7 0 0 4 69 8 27
2018 PG-02 62 15 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 55 19 14 0 7 0 5 78 7 30
2022 PG-02 41 28 9 0 9 0 13 80 10 10
2020 PG 33 21 25 13 4 4 0 57 17 24
2019 PG 56 15 26 4 0 0 0 70 4 27
2019 PG-02 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 51 21 19 3 0 0 5 76 4 30
2022 PG-02 49 20 18 0 0 0 13 79 0 10
2020 PG 38 13 29 13 8 0 0 50 21 24

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 PG 33 27 37 4 0 0 0 60 4 30
2022 PG-02 27 18 47 9 0 0 0 45 9 10
2020 PG 25 17 42 13 4 0 0 42 17 24
2019 PG 30 33 30 4 0 0 4 65 4 27
2019 PG-02 36 18 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11
2018 PG 30 30 15 19 7 0 0 59 26 27
2018 PG-02 38 31 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 57 17 16 4 3 0 3 77 7 30
2022 PG-02 60 0 31 9 0 0 0 60 9 10
2020 PG 52 30 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 23
2019 PG 48 33 11 4 0 0 4 85 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 52 15 19 7 4 0 4 69 12 27
2018 PG-02 62 8 8 8 8 0 8 75 17 13

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 59 13 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 30
2022 PG-02 43 7 30 19 0 0 0 50 19 10
2020 PG 32 27 41 0 0 0 0 59 0 22

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 PG 74 10 4 7 0 0 5 89 7 30
2022 PG-02 60 9 10 9 0 0 13 79 10 10
2020 PG 57 35 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23
2019 PG 65 12 8 0 4 0 12 87 4 26
2019 PG-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 67 19 4 4 0 0 7 92 4 27
2018 PG-02 77 8 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 76 12 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 30
2022 PG-02 80 7 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10
2020 PG 78 4 0 13 0 0 4 86 14 23
2019 PG 78 15 4 0 4 0 0 93 4 27
2019 PG-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 63 15 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27
2018 PG-02 69 8 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 57 27 6 4 0 0 5 89 4 30
2022 PG-02 38 39 0 10 0 0 13 89 11 10
2020 PG 68 18 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2019 PG 48 26 22 0 4 0 0 74 4 27
2019 PG-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 41 30 19 4 7 0 0 70 11 27
2018 PG-02 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 62 24 6 3 0 0 5 91 3 30
2022 PG-02 63 25 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10
2020 PG 70 13 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 23
2019 PG 70 19 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 27
2019 PG-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 42 19 19 15 4 0 0 62 19 26
2018 PG-02 67 8 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 PG 70 6 6 0 0 0 18 93 0 30
2022 PG-02 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 10
2020 PG 70 9 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 23
2019 PG 63 19 0 0 0 4 15 100 0 27
2019 PG-02 64 9 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 11
2018 PG 52 26 0 0 4 0 19 95 5 27
2018 PG-02 54 15 0 0 0 0 31 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 72 20 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 30
2022 PG-02 79 9 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10
2020 PG 75 13 4 4 0 0 4 91 4 24
2019 PG 78 7 0 4 0 4 7 96 4 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 PG 67 11 19 0 0 4 0 81 0 27
2018 PG-02 85 0 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 71 10 7 4 3 0 5 85 7 30
2022 PG-02 54 0 17 9 8 0 13 61 19 10
2020 PG 63 25 0 4 4 0 4 91 9 24
2019 PG 74 11 0 0 0 4 11 100 0 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 PG 74 15 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 27
2018 PG-02 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 41 24 21 4 0 0 9 72 5 30
2022 PG-02 44 17 27 0 0 0 13 70 0 10
2020 PG 21 46 17 13 0 0 4 70 13 24
2019 PG 59 22 15 0 0 0 4 85 0 27
2019 PG-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 41 30 7 15 7 0 0 70 22 27
2018 PG-02 54 15 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 37 27 21 0 0 0 52 21 30
2022 PG-02 20 31 21 27 0 0 0 51 27 10
2020 PG 29 25 29 13 4 0 0 54 17 24
2019 PG 19 48 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 27
2019 PG-02 18 73 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 19 26 33 22 0 0 0 44 22 27
2018 PG-02 31 31 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13

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 PG 7 22 32 33 7 0 0 40 29 30
2022 PG-02 9 27 18 47 0 0 0 47 35 10
2020 PG 4 29 38 17 13 0 0 29 33 24
2019 PG 0 15 30 41 15 0 0 56 15 27
2019 PG-02 0 0 27 64 9 0 0 73 0 11
2018 PG 4 19 56 15 7 0 0 22 22 27
2018 PG-02 8 8 46 31 8 0 0 38 15 13
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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 PG 6 75 19 0 30
2022 PG-02 0 63 37 0 10
2020 PG 25 71 4 0 24

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 PG 30 24 16 4 7 0 18 66 14 30
2022 PG-02 20 16 23 11 0 0 30 52 16 10
2020 PG 46 13 8 8 8 0 17 70 20 24
2019 PG 26 19 19 26 7 0 4 46 35 27
2019 PG-02 18 27 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2018 PG 33 15 15 7 22 0 7 52 32 27
2018 PG-02 38 15 23 0 8 0 15 64 9 13
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