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 - SE

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 SE 49 44 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 39 33 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2019 SE 25 46 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 24
2019 SE-03 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 54 38 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 44 39 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2019 SE 29 42 13 4 13 0 0 71 17 24
2019 SE-03 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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 SE 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 SE 46 29 13 4 8 0 0 75 13 24
2019 SE-03 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 SE 67 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 SE 46 42 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 SE-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 SE 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 47 24 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2019 SE 33 21 29 13 4 0 0 54 17 24
2019 SE-03 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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 SE 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 33 39 17 0 11 0 0 72 11 18
2019 SE 38 21 21 17 4 0 0 58 21 24
2019 SE-03 30 30 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10

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 SE 43 37 7 7 6 0 0 81 13 15
2020 SE 44 28 17 0 11 0 0 72 11 18
2019 SE 42 21 17 8 4 0 8 68 14 24
2019 SE-03 40 20 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10
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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 SE 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 50 39 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 SE 46 33 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 24
2019 SE-03 50 20 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10

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 SE 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 67 17 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 18
2019 SE 38 38 17 0 4 0 4 78 4 24
2019 SE-03 40 30 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10

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 SE 68 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 61 22 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2019 SE 58 21 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 24
2019 SE-03 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 37 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 SE 33 22 28 0 6 6 6 63 6 18
2019 SE 25 21 25 13 4 8 4 52 19 24
2019 SE-03 20 20 40 10 0 0 10 44 11 10

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 SE 26 55 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 15
2020 SE 28 22 39 6 6 0 0 50 11 18
2019 SE 21 29 25 13 13 0 0 50 25 24
2019 SE-03 20 20 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10

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 SE 19 50 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 15
2020 SE 22 33 28 11 6 0 0 56 17 18
2019 SE 21 17 29 17 17 0 0 38 33 24
2019 SE-03 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10

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 SE 26 50 6 13 6 0 0 76 18 15
2020 SE 17 50 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2019 SE 13 33 25 13 8 4 4 50 23 24
2019 SE-03 10 30 30 20 0 0 10 44 22 10
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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 SE 38 38 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15
2020 SE 28 28 22 6 17 0 0 56 22 18
2019 SE 21 29 33 4 13 0 0 50 17 24
2019 SE-03 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 SE 52 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 SE 35 29 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 17
2019 SE 25 42 21 0 13 0 0 67 13 24
2019 SE-03 10 60 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 SE 56 25 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 SE 44 39 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2019 SE 38 38 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 24
2019 SE-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 54 26 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2020 SE 44 33 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2019 SE 21 46 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 24
2019 SE-03 10 50 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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 SE 56 25 6 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2020 SE 53 24 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17

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 SE 24 50 12 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
2020 SE 11 39 0 28 22 0 0 50 50 18
2019 SE 21 29 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 24
2019 SE-03 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

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 SE 70 12 11 0 0 0 7 88 0 15
2020 SE 50 22 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18
2019 SE 42 33 17 4 0 0 4 78 4 24
2019 SE-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 SE 75 18 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2020 SE 44 33 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2019 SE 29 46 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 24
2019 SE-03 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 SE 68 13 6 0 0 0 13 93 0 15
2020 SE 61 11 11 0 11 6 0 76 12 18
2019 SE 58 13 17 8 0 0 4 74 9 24
2019 SE-03 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 SE 75 6 0 0 0 7 13 100 0 15
2020 SE 56 22 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2019 SE 63 17 13 0 0 0 8 86 0 24
2019 SE-03 50 20 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10

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 SE 19 24 6 19 12 0 20 54 38 15
2020 SE 22 39 6 11 17 0 6 65 29 18
2019 SE 25 25 21 17 13 0 0 50 29 24
2019 SE-03 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

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 SE 66 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 33 44 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2019 SE 38 29 17 4 13 0 0 67 17 24
2019 SE-03 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 SE 53 28 12 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 SE 56 28 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2019 SE 29 33 21 4 13 0 0 63 17 24
2019 SE-03 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10

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 SE 45 41 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 SE 33 39 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2019 SE 29 33 21 8 4 0 4 65 13 24
2019 SE-03 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 SE 36 39 11 7 0 0 7 80 7 15
2020 SE 33 28 11 11 11 6 0 65 24 18
2019 SE 22 35 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 23
2019 SE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 SE 39 55 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2020 SE 33 44 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2019 SE 29 50 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 24
2019 SE-03 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

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 SE 48 38 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 15
2020 SE 44 39 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2019 SE 30 52 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2019 SE-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 SE 74 20 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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 SE 32 68 0 15
2020 SE 22 61 17 18
2019 SE 13 54 33 24
2019 SE-03 20 60 20 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 SE 54 32 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 SE 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2019 SE 42 29 17 4 8 0 0 71 13 24
2019 SE-03 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 SE 31 50 6 6 0 7 0 87 7 15
2020 SE 28 56 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 18
2019 SE 29 33 17 8 8 0 4 65 17 24
2019 SE-03 30 40 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10

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 SE 0 18 69 13 0 0 0 13 18 15
2020 SE 6 28 50 17 0 0 0 17 33 18
2019 SE 8 38 42 8 4 0 0 13 46 24
2019 SE-03 0 50 30 10 10 0 0 20 50 10

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 SE 17 38 24 20 0 0 0 20 56 15
2020 SE 22 28 17 33 0 0 0 33 50 18
2019 SE 25 29 33 4 8 0 0 13 54 24
2019 SE-03 30 20 40 0 10 0 0 10 50 10

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 SE 0 6 38 45 6 0 6 54 6 15
2020 SE 0 11 28 50 11 0 0 61 11 18
2019 SE 8 4 33 42 8 4 0 52 13 24
2019 SE-03 0 10 30 40 20 0 0 60 10 10

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 SE 0 6 67 27 0 0 0 27 6 15
2020 SE 6 17 44 28 6 0 0 33 22 18
2019 SE 4 8 54 25 8 0 0 33 13 24
2019 SE-03 10 10 50 30 0 0 0 30 20 10

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 SE 0 0 46 47 0 0 6 50 0 15
2020 SE 0 17 28 44 11 0 0 56 17 18
2019 SE 0 8 29 50 8 4 0 61 9 24
2019 SE-03 0 20 20 40 20 0 0 60 20 10

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 SE 6 47 13 34 0 0 0 34 53 15
2020 SE 24 24 18 24 12 0 0 35 47 17
2019 SE 21 17 50 13 0 0 0 13 38 24
2019 SE-03 30 10 60 0 0 0 0 0 40 10

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 SE 0 6 24 45 25 0 0 70 6 15
2020 SE 0 0 44 33 22 0 0 56 0 18
2019 SE 4 8 38 38 8 4 0 48 13 24
2019 SE-03 10 20 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10

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 SE 18 56 7 6 6 7 0 79 13 15
2020 SE 17 50 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2019 SE 17 35 30 9 4 0 4 55 14 23
2019 SE-03 20 40 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10

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 SE 57 31 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2020 SE 33 33 22 0 11 0 0 67 11 18
2019 SE 50 21 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24
2019 SE-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 61 11 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2019 SE 54 25 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 SE-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 57 37 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 SE 47 29 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17
2019 SE 42 21 29 4 4 0 0 63 8 24
2019 SE-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 43 39 12 0 0 0 7 87 0 15
2020 SE 39 39 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2019 SE 29 38 4 21 4 0 4 70 26 24
2019 SE-03 20 50 0 20 0 0 10 78 22 10

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 SE 37 50 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15
2020 SE 39 28 17 6 11 0 0 67 17 18
2019 SE 33 33 17 8 4 4 0 70 13 24
2019 SE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 50 22 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2019 SE 46 29 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 24
2019 SE-03 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

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 SE 55 13 7 0 0 13 12 90 0 15

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 SE 48 13 14 0 0 19 6 81 0 15

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 SE 25 31 7 0 13 18 6 74 17 15
2020 SE 22 39 28 0 6 6 0 65 6 18

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 SE 30 32 6 7 0 19 6 82 10 15
2020 SE 39 22 22 11 0 0 6 65 12 18

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 SE 0 45 14 0 11 25 6 64 16 15

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 SE 38 44 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2020 SE 17 50 22 0 11 0 0 67 11 18
2019 SE 21 46 25 0 4 0 4 70 4 24
2019 SE-03 0 60 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10

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 SE 31 26 18 20 6 0 0 57 26 15
2020 SE 33 44 0 11 6 0 6 82 18 18
2019 SE 26 30 30 4 4 4 0 59 9 23

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 SE 43 32 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2020 SE 28 50 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2019 SE 25 29 33 4 4 4 0 57 9 24
2019 SE-03 30 20 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10

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 SE 12 20 19 0 6 38 6 56 10 15
2020 SE 22 22 6 6 17 28 0 62 31 18
2019 SE 8 38 29 13 8 0 4 48 22 24
2019 SE-03 10 40 30 10 0 0 10 56 11 10

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 SE 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 50 39 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 SE 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 11 61 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2019 SE 58 25 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 24
2019 SE-03 60 10 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 SE 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2019 SE 38 50 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2019 SE-03 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 75 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 SE 83 11 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18

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 SE 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 SE 75 17 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 SE-03 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 SE 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 SE 39 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 SE 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 SE-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 SE 0 100 15

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
2020 SE 11 22 17 6 6 28 11 55 18 18
2019 SE 13 13 25 0 4 33 13 46 8 24
2019 SE-03 10 20 30 0 0 20 20 50 0 10

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
2020 SE 33 39 17 0 6 6 0 76 6 18
2019 SE 33 25 21 4 4 8 4 67 10 24
2019 SE-03 30 20 20 10 0 10 10 63 13 10

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 SE 0 100 15
2019 SE 0 100 24
2019 SE-03 0 100 10

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
2020 SE 6 28 11 6 6 39 6 60 20 18
2019 SE 8 21 21 8 0 29 13 50 14 24
2019 SE-03 10 20 30 0 0 20 20 50 0 10

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
2020 SE 28 44 6 6 6 11 0 81 13 18
2019 SE 25 21 29 4 4 13 4 55 10 24
2019 SE-03 20 10 30 10 0 20 10 43 14 10

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 SE 19 81 15
2020 SE 17 83 18
2019 SE 8 92 24
2019 SE-03 0 100 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 SE 43 38 0 6 0 12 0 93 7 15
2020 SE 50 39 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 SE 0 100 0 0 0 15

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 SE 100 0 15

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 SE 62 38 15

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 SE 75 25 15

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 SE 93 7 15

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 SE 18 82 15

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 SE 25 75 15

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 SE 18 82 15

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 SE 19 81 15

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 SE 7 93 15

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 SE 50 50 15

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 SE 6 94 15

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 SE 0 100 15

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 SE 0 100 15

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 SE 62 26 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15

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 SE 6 6 18 18 38 0 14 65 14 15

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 SE 0 44 18 30 7 0 0 37 44 15
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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 SE 55 25 7 0 0 7 6 92 0 15
2020 SE 72 17 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18

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 SE 0 6 7 0 49 12 25 79 10 15

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 SE 37 51 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2020 SE 44 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2019 SE 38 25 29 4 0 4 0 65 4 24
2019 SE-03 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 SE 0 44 44 12 0 15

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 SE 51 38 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 15
2020 SE 56 22 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18

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 SE 49 32 6 7 0 0 6 86 7 15
2020 SE 56 22 0 11 11 0 0 78 22 18

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 SE 25 62 0 6 0 7 0 94 6 15
2020 SE 47 35 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2019 SE 17 42 29 8 4 0 0 58 13 24
2019 SE-03 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

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 SE 50 30 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 15
2020 SE 44 33 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
2019 SE 21 46 21 4 4 4 0 70 9 24
2019 SE-03 40 20 10 10 10 10 0 67 22 10

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 SE 13 69 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2020 SE 22 28 33 11 6 0 0 50 17 18
2019 SE 17 50 29 0 0 4 0 70 0 24
2019 SE-03 20 40 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10

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 SE 56 38 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2020 SE 44 22 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18
2019 SE 17 48 17 4 0 4 9 75 5 23
2019 SE-03 20 40 20 0 0 10 10 75 0 10

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 SE 24 45 25 0 6 0 0 69 6 15
2020 SE 39 17 22 17 6 0 0 56 22 18
2019 SE 13 50 13 13 0 4 8 71 14 24
2019 SE-03 30 30 20 0 0 10 10 75 0 10

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 SE 56 32 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2020 SE 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2019 SE 43 39 4 0 0 4 9 95 0 23
2019 SE-03 40 30 10 0 0 10 10 88 0 10

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 SE 38 37 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 SE 22 33 33 6 6 0 0 56 11 18
2019 SE 25 42 21 0 4 4 4 73 5 24
2019 SE-03 30 20 30 0 0 10 10 63 0 10

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 SE 43 26 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 15
2020 SE 39 22 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2019 SE 13 38 29 8 8 0 4 52 17 24
2019 SE-03 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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 SE 19 43 20 13 0 0 6 66 13 15
2020 SE 17 28 28 17 11 0 0 44 28 18
2019 SE 8 29 38 8 13 0 4 39 22 24
2019 SE-03 10 40 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10

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 SE 38 37 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 15
2020 SE 22 33 22 17 6 0 0 56 22 18
2019 SE 8 42 17 17 8 0 8 55 27 24
2019 SE-03 10 40 20 20 0 0 10 56 22 10

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 SE 51 31 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 15
2020 SE 33 22 22 6 17 0 0 56 22 18
2019 SE 13 33 29 4 13 0 8 50 18 24
2019 SE-03 20 30 30 0 10 0 10 56 11 10

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 SE 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SE 28 22 39 6 6 0 0 50 11 18

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 SE 50 38 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 SE 28 39 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2019 SE 21 29 29 8 4 0 8 55 14 24
2019 SE-03 30 20 20 10 10 0 10 56 22 10

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 SE 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2020 SE 39 39 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2019 SE 38 42 13 0 0 0 8 86 0 24
2019 SE-03 40 30 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10

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 SE 76 13 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 SE 39 39 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18

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 SE 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2020 SE 78 11 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2019 SE 57 17 4 4 0 0 17 89 5 23
2019 SE-03 50 30 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10

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 SE 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2020 SE 78 11 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 18
2019 SE 71 8 4 4 4 0 8 86 9 24
2019 SE-03 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10

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 SE 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 SE 72 11 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2019 SE 54 25 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 24
2019 SE-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 SE 70 18 0 6 0 0 7 94 6 15
2020 SE 72 11 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 18
2019 SE 63 17 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 24
2019 SE-03 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 SE 69 18 6 0 0 0 7 94 0 15
2020 SE 67 22 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 18
2019 SE 50 25 8 4 0 0 13 86 5 24
2019 SE-03 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10

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 SE 62 31 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2020 SE 78 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2019 SE 75 13 0 4 0 0 8 95 5 24
2019 SE-03 70 10 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10

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 SE 87 0 0 6 0 0 7 94 6 15
2020 SE 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 SE 63 25 4 0 0 0 8 95 0 24
2019 SE-03 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10

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 SE 64 18 6 6 0 0 7 87 6 15
2020 SE 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 SE 46 33 4 8 0 0 8 86 9 24
2019 SE-03 50 20 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10

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 SE 0 76 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 SE 6 39 44 6 6 0 0 44 11 18
2019 SE 8 42 38 4 4 4 0 52 9 24
2019 SE-03 10 40 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10

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 SE 6 6 56 25 7 0 0 32 12 15
2020 SE 6 28 28 33 6 0 0 39 33 18
2019 SE 8 17 50 21 0 0 4 22 26 24
2019 SE-03 0 20 70 10 0 0 0 10 20 10
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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 SE 6 70 25 0 15
2020 SE 44 33 22 0 18

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 SE 56 13 11 0 0 0 19 86 0 15
2020 SE 50 17 0 0 6 0 28 92 8 18
2019 SE 38 29 17 0 8 0 8 73 9 24
2019 SE-03 50 10 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
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