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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 38 15 4 5 0 0 75 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 4235
2020 Shift worker 32 45 9 12 2 0 0 77 14 226
2020 Non-shift worker 41 40 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 4341
2019 Shift worker 33 47 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 282
2019 Non-shift worker 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4616
2018 Shift worker 33 48 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 234
2018 Non-shift worker 34 45 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 4129

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 34 12 11 6 1 0 72 16 240
2022 Non-shift worker 39 39 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 4235
2020 Shift worker 31 40 16 10 2 0 0 71 13 227
2020 Non-shift worker 40 39 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4332
2019 Shift worker 33 41 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 279
2019 Non-shift worker 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 4611
2018 Shift worker 29 43 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 235
2018 Non-shift worker 32 41 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4139

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 34 8 3 2 1 0 87 4 240
2022 Non-shift worker 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 4225
2020 Shift worker 44 39 9 6 1 0 0 83 7 226
2020 Non-shift worker 53 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4313
2019 Shift worker 44 38 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 278
2019 Non-shift worker 53 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4583
2018 Shift worker 46 39 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 231
2018 Non-shift worker 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 4119

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 44 41 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 240
2022 Non-shift worker 42 40 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4235
2020 Shift worker 40 44 10 4 1 0 0 84 6 228
2020 Non-shift worker 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 4347
2019 Shift worker 44 39 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 282
2019 Non-shift worker 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 4620
2018 Shift worker 36 48 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 235
2018 Non-shift worker 40 41 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4138

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 29 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 240
2022 Non-shift worker 45 35 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 4235
2020 Shift worker 41 38 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 226
2020 Non-shift worker 48 33 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 4323
2019 Shift worker 43 31 16 4 4 1 0 75 9 280
2019 Non-shift worker 44 35 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 4613
2018 Shift worker 34 34 22 6 4 0 0 68 10 233
2018 Non-shift worker 38 36 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 4137

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 32 12 9 5 0 0 74 15 240
2022 Non-shift worker 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 4230
2020 Shift worker 35 43 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 226
2020 Non-shift worker 45 36 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 4310
2019 Shift worker 39 34 15 7 5 1 0 73 12 278
2019 Non-shift worker 42 37 12 7 3 0 0 79 9 4592
2018 Shift worker 27 39 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 231
2018 Non-shift worker 35 39 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 4124

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 33 15 6 6 3 2 72 12 240
2022 Non-shift worker 38 29 15 8 5 4 0 71 14 4235
2020 Shift worker 35 29 18 6 4 6 2 70 11 228
2020 Non-shift worker 43 27 17 7 3 3 1 72 11 4334
2019 Shift worker 40 24 20 4 3 6 2 71 8 282
2019 Non-shift worker 39 27 17 8 5 3 1 69 14 4626
2018 Shift worker 29 28 23 8 3 5 3 63 13 233
2018 Non-shift worker 34 29 19 10 5 3 1 65 16 4141
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 38 16 4 4 1 6 74 8 240
2022 Non-shift worker 52 28 11 3 2 1 3 84 5 4230
2020 Shift worker 32 36 17 6 1 3 5 74 8 227
2020 Non-shift worker 55 27 10 4 2 1 2 84 5 4339
2019 Shift worker 33 30 20 6 3 2 5 69 9 279
2019 Non-shift worker 53 27 12 4 2 1 2 82 6 4617

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 35 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 240
2022 Non-shift worker 51 32 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 4225
2020 Shift worker 43 40 10 4 1 1 0 84 5 228
2020 Non-shift worker 53 31 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 4342
2019 Shift worker 44 34 11 8 1 0 1 80 9 279
2019 Non-shift worker 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 4600
2018 Shift worker 41 36 13 6 3 0 1 78 8 234
2018 Non-shift worker 42 34 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 4115

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 50 34 5 8 2 0 0 84 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 56 28 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 4235
2020 Shift worker 50 32 9 6 1 0 1 83 7 227
2020 Non-shift worker 61 26 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 4347
2019 Shift worker 47 37 9 5 2 1 0 84 6 281
2019 Non-shift worker 55 28 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4625
2018 Shift worker 48 31 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 234
2018 Non-shift worker 49 29 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 4128

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 30 12 7 6 10 0 71 15 240
2022 Non-shift worker 37 30 13 6 4 10 0 74 11 4235
2020 Shift worker 36 29 15 6 4 11 0 73 11 228
2020 Non-shift worker 41 30 11 6 3 9 0 78 9 4345
2019 Shift worker 33 32 17 6 5 7 0 70 12 282
2019 Non-shift worker 34 33 14 6 4 8 0 74 11 4618
2018 Shift worker 25 34 20 8 4 8 0 64 14 233
2018 Non-shift worker 28 33 17 8 5 9 0 67 14 4154

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 31 13 14 19 1 0 55 33 240
2022 Non-shift worker 29 33 16 10 8 4 0 64 19 4230
2020 Shift worker 26 34 14 13 9 3 0 62 23 227
2020 Non-shift worker 35 35 15 9 5 2 0 71 14 4340
2019 Shift worker 29 29 15 13 9 5 1 61 23 281
2019 Non-shift worker 29 35 17 10 6 3 0 66 17 4607
2018 Shift worker 20 32 16 16 12 3 1 55 29 234
2018 Non-shift worker 23 34 19 14 8 3 0 58 22 4144

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 24 17 17 20 5 0 43 39 240
2022 Non-shift worker 19 30 19 15 11 6 0 53 27 4230
2020 Shift worker 18 31 16 17 13 4 0 51 32 226
2020 Non-shift worker 23 33 18 14 7 5 0 59 22 4329
2019 Shift worker 23 23 19 12 13 10 1 51 28 277
2019 Non-shift worker 20 32 19 15 8 6 0 55 25 4611
2018 Shift worker 13 24 20 21 15 7 0 40 38 234
2018 Non-shift worker 14 29 22 19 10 6 0 46 31 4140

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 27 20 17 19 1 0 44 36 240
2022 Non-shift worker 20 32 17 16 12 3 0 54 29 4235
2020 Shift worker 17 35 16 18 12 2 0 53 31 228
2020 Non-shift worker 23 37 17 15 6 2 0 61 22 4345
2019 Shift worker 23 22 16 18 14 6 0 49 34 282
2019 Non-shift worker 18 33 19 17 10 3 0 53 28 4614
2018 Shift worker 14 20 22 26 14 4 0 36 41 234
2018 Non-shift worker 13 32 19 21 11 3 0 47 33 4148
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 34 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 240
2022 Non-shift worker 35 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 4235
2020 Shift worker 27 40 19 11 3 1 0 67 14 228
2020 Non-shift worker 39 38 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 4343
2019 Shift worker 30 39 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 280
2019 Non-shift worker 34 38 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4617
2018 Shift worker 22 41 20 12 5 1 0 63 17 235
2018 Non-shift worker 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 4138

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 46 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 35 46 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 4230
2020 Shift worker 38 41 13 6 2 0 0 79 9 228
2020 Non-shift worker 38 43 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 4328
2019 Shift worker 36 44 11 7 1 0 0 80 9 279
2019 Non-shift worker 33 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 4595
2018 Shift worker 31 49 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 234
2018 Non-shift worker 28 45 13 11 4 0 0 72 14 4143

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 36 14 7 5 0 0 73 13 240
2022 Non-shift worker 45 34 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 4235
2020 Shift worker 41 37 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 228
2020 Non-shift worker 49 32 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4331
2019 Shift worker 33 42 12 9 3 1 1 76 12 280
2019 Non-shift worker 45 33 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 4625
2018 Shift worker 34 40 12 11 2 0 0 75 13 234
2018 Non-shift worker 39 37 11 8 5 1 0 77 12 4131

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 40 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 240
2022 Non-shift worker 35 42 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 4225
2020 Shift worker 34 41 11 11 2 0 0 75 14 228
2020 Non-shift worker 37 42 11 7 2 0 1 80 9 4324
2019 Shift worker 28 42 13 13 3 0 0 70 16 282
2019 Non-shift worker 34 42 11 9 3 0 0 76 12 4608
2018 Shift worker 27 51 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 235
2018 Non-shift worker 27 47 10 11 3 0 1 75 14 4151

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 32 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 54 26 10 4 3 1 1 83 7 4225
2020 Shift worker 47 34 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 227
2020 Non-shift worker 56 24 10 4 3 1 1 82 7 4334

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 34 21 12 7 0 0 61 19 240
2022 Non-shift worker 24 36 17 11 8 2 0 63 20 4235
2020 Shift worker 25 37 19 13 5 1 0 62 19 227
2020 Non-shift worker 26 36 18 11 6 3 0 64 17 4332
2019 Shift worker 26 32 20 10 7 2 1 61 18 281
2019 Non-shift worker 23 35 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 4617
2018 Shift worker 22 34 20 14 5 3 1 59 20 234
2018 Non-shift worker 20 36 19 15 8 2 0 57 24 4140

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 29 13 4 5 1 3 77 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 45 25 14 6 4 1 5 74 11 4235
2020 Shift worker 43 33 12 6 4 1 1 78 11 228
2020 Non-shift worker 48 24 15 6 3 1 3 75 10 4349
2019 Shift worker 45 27 13 6 3 1 5 77 9 282
2019 Non-shift worker 50 26 12 5 3 1 3 79 8 4621

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 29 15 7 6 2 3 71 13 240
2022 Non-shift worker 48 25 14 5 3 2 4 77 9 4235
2020 Shift worker 42 31 14 7 3 1 1 75 10 228
2020 Non-shift worker 49 27 13 5 2 1 3 79 7 4344
2019 Shift worker 37 27 19 7 3 2 5 69 11 280
2019 Non-shift worker 46 26 14 5 3 2 3 76 9 4612

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 78 9 2 1 2 3 4 94 4 240
2022 Non-shift worker 75 8 3 2 2 4 5 92 5 4230
2020 Shift worker 84 7 4 1 0 1 3 94 1 228
2020 Non-shift worker 79 7 3 2 2 3 4 93 4 4332
2019 Shift worker 77 11 4 2 0 2 4 94 2 279
2019 Non-shift worker 78 7 4 2 2 4 4 92 4 4600

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 76 7 2 2 1 2 11 95 3 240
2022 Non-shift worker 73 9 3 1 2 1 10 93 3 4235
2020 Shift worker 70 15 6 1 0 3 5 91 2 228
2020 Non-shift worker 78 9 3 1 1 2 7 95 2 4337
2019 Shift worker 74 10 6 0 1 2 7 91 2 278
2019 Non-shift worker 80 6 2 1 1 2 8 95 2 4614

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 38 11 8 10 3 2 70 19 240
2022 Non-shift worker 21 34 11 14 14 3 3 59 29 4235
2020 Shift worker 28 36 14 14 6 1 2 66 20 228
2020 Non-shift worker 23 30 17 14 11 2 3 55 27 4346
2019 Shift worker 30 34 12 13 5 3 3 68 19 281
2019 Non-shift worker 22 30 15 14 13 3 2 55 29 4627
2018 Shift worker 24 37 16 14 4 2 3 65 19 236
2018 Non-shift worker 19 30 16 16 15 2 2 52 32 4148

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 38 12 16 8 0 0 64 24 240
2022 Non-shift worker 35 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 13 4225
2020 Shift worker 24 44 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 225
2020 Non-shift worker 38 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 4322
2019 Shift worker 29 35 16 13 5 0 1 65 19 280
2019 Non-shift worker 35 40 12 9 4 0 0 76 13 4597
2018 Shift worker 21 37 20 14 7 0 0 59 21 234
2018 Non-shift worker 30 43 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 4128

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 36 18 10 5 0 0 67 14 240
2022 Non-shift worker 42 36 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 4230
2020 Shift worker 27 43 21 5 4 0 0 70 9 228
2020 Non-shift worker 42 37 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 4338
2019 Shift worker 34 34 17 9 5 0 0 68 15 280
2019 Non-shift worker 40 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 4623
2018 Shift worker 24 39 18 14 4 0 0 64 18 233
2018 Non-shift worker 35 37 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 4118

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 42 10 12 6 1 0 71 19 240
2022 Non-shift worker 37 37 12 8 4 0 1 75 12 4230
2020 Shift worker 27 45 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 225
2020 Non-shift worker 36 42 12 7 2 0 1 79 9 4326
2019 Shift worker 34 35 15 11 3 0 1 70 15 278
2019 Non-shift worker 33 42 12 8 3 1 1 76 11 4575
2018 Shift worker 20 44 20 8 7 0 0 64 16 233
2018 Non-shift worker 30 37 16 11 5 0 1 68 16 4126

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 40 14 14 9 3 1 62 24 240
2022 Non-shift worker 24 43 16 8 4 4 1 70 13 4235
2020 Shift worker 17 43 21 11 3 5 0 63 15 227
2020 Non-shift worker 23 46 17 8 3 4 0 71 11 4341
2019 Shift worker 20 35 19 14 5 6 0 58 21 281
2019 Non-shift worker 22 44 19 9 3 4 0 68 12 4617
2018 Shift worker 18 34 26 13 6 2 0 53 20 236
2018 Non-shift worker 20 41 22 10 4 3 0 63 15 4140

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 37 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 240
2022 Non-shift worker 46 33 9 7 5 0 0 80 11 4230
2020 Shift worker 34 35 16 12 3 0 0 70 15 227
2020 Non-shift worker 48 32 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 4331
2019 Shift worker 43 33 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 281
2019 Non-shift worker 49 31 9 7 3 0 1 81 9 4614
2018 Shift worker 28 41 17 9 4 1 0 69 13 234
2018 Non-shift worker 45 35 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 4142

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 30 11 3 1 0 1 85 5 240
2022 Non-shift worker 34 33 17 9 7 0 1 67 16 4235
2020 Shift worker 53 31 10 4 0 0 0 85 5 228
2020 Non-shift worker 32 35 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 4316
2019 Shift worker 50 40 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 281
2019 Non-shift worker 35 35 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 4607
2018 Shift worker 52 33 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 233
2018 Non-shift worker 31 34 19 9 6 0 1 65 16 4151

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 24 5 3 4 2 13 85 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 68 22 4 2 2 1 1 92 4 4235

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 48 21 240
2022 Non-shift worker 37 32 31 4235
2020 Shift worker 19 52 29 228
2020 Non-shift worker 24 40 36 4350
2019 Shift worker 23 48 29 282
2019 Non-shift worker 28 38 34 4628
2018 Shift worker 21 54 25 235
2018 Non-shift worker 28 39 33 4158

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 39 14 5 33 4 75
2022 Non-shift worker 13 35 20 5 19 8 1530
2020 Shift worker 22 37 16 2 23 0 43
2020 Non-shift worker 18 34 25 5 13 5 1036
2019 Shift worker 10 34 9 3 44 0 67
2019 Non-shift worker 15 27 26 5 22 5 1295
2018 Shift worker 22 31 13 2 29 4 53
2018 Non-shift worker 14 32 27 5 16 6 1187
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Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 36 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 49 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 4220
2020 Shift worker 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 226
2020 Non-shift worker 50 38 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 4330
2019 Shift worker 39 43 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 280
2019 Non-shift worker 46 39 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 4605
2018 Shift worker 38 43 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 235
2018 Non-shift worker 43 42 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4142

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 41 13 12 12 0 0 63 24 240
2022 Non-shift worker 24 46 15 9 4 1 0 71 14 4230
2020 Shift worker 19 42 15 17 6 1 0 62 23 227
2020 Non-shift worker 27 46 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 4340
2019 Shift worker 25 33 19 14 7 1 0 59 21 282
2019 Non-shift worker 24 44 17 9 3 2 0 70 13 4621
2018 Shift worker 19 33 22 15 9 1 0 53 24 236
2018 Non-shift worker 20 44 20 11 4 2 0 65 15 4150

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 18 28 28 14 2 1 43 28 240
2022 Non-shift worker 8 22 39 21 8 1 2 30 30 4225
2020 Shift worker 9 16 34 26 12 1 1 39 26 228
2020 Non-shift worker 7 21 40 23 7 1 1 31 28 4339
2019 Shift worker 5 22 34 20 15 1 3 37 28 281
2019 Non-shift worker 8 22 38 21 9 1 1 31 30 4620
2018 Shift worker 7 22 38 20 11 1 0 31 30 233
2018 Non-shift worker 8 26 39 20 6 1 1 26 35 4150

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 21 23 19 16 3 7 39 36 240
2022 Non-shift worker 18 28 31 14 6 1 3 21 47 4230
2020 Shift worker 12 22 29 16 10 5 6 29 38 228
2020 Non-shift worker 16 27 31 16 7 2 1 23 45 4336
2019 Shift worker 13 21 26 18 11 5 5 32 38 281
2019 Non-shift worker 18 26 30 15 8 2 1 24 46 4614
2018 Shift worker 18 26 21 18 10 5 3 31 47 234
2018 Non-shift worker 21 28 28 14 6 2 1 20 51 4144

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 8 24 33 24 1 5 61 13 240
2022 Non-shift worker 8 17 33 25 14 0 2 40 26 4230
2020 Shift worker 4 10 23 36 23 1 2 61 15 227
2020 Non-shift worker 8 17 33 28 12 1 1 41 25 4322
2019 Shift worker 2 10 26 30 29 1 3 61 12 279
2019 Non-shift worker 7 18 31 28 14 1 1 42 26 4590
2018 Shift worker 4 10 29 37 18 1 1 55 15 235
2018 Non-shift worker 9 19 34 26 10 1 1 37 29 4130

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 20 19 19 18 1 3 38 43 240
2022 Non-shift worker 15 22 25 19 13 2 4 34 39 4220
2020 Shift worker 19 23 21 20 13 2 2 34 44 226
2020 Non-shift worker 13 21 29 22 12 2 2 36 35 4332
2019 Shift worker 19 22 21 11 19 2 6 32 45 279
2019 Non-shift worker 14 21 29 19 13 2 2 34 36 4613
2018 Shift worker 26 24 23 15 10 2 1 26 51 232
2018 Non-shift worker 17 25 28 17 9 2 2 27 43 4146

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 16 20 23 16 8 5 44 33 240
2022 Non-shift worker 11 18 26 22 16 3 5 41 31 4230
2020 Shift worker 5 10 27 32 18 4 3 55 16 226
2020 Non-shift worker 6 13 25 30 20 3 2 53 21 4310
2019 Shift worker 6 14 26 20 23 5 6 48 22 279
2019 Non-shift worker 8 17 26 26 17 3 3 46 27 4600
2018 Shift worker 3 20 27 27 16 4 2 46 25 232
2018 Non-shift worker 11 19 29 24 12 3 2 38 31 4124

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 19 25 18 17 4 6 39 33 240
2022 Non-shift worker 17 23 31 14 9 2 3 25 43 4230
2020 Shift worker 14 15 25 26 13 5 2 42 31 227
2020 Non-shift worker 14 24 33 17 9 2 1 28 39 4333
2019 Shift worker 10 17 29 19 16 5 5 39 29 280
2019 Non-shift worker 16 24 30 17 9 2 2 27 42 4610
2018 Shift worker 14 24 27 16 13 5 2 30 41 234
2018 Non-shift worker 19 27 30 13 7 2 1 21 47 4142

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 14 43 18 16 1 1 35 22 240
2022 Non-shift worker 4 11 32 32 17 1 2 51 16 4235
2020 Shift worker 12 18 40 19 10 0 1 30 30 228
2020 Non-shift worker 6 17 38 27 10 1 1 38 23 4340
2019 Shift worker 13 20 42 10 11 1 2 23 34 279
2019 Non-shift worker 9 21 36 22 11 1 1 33 31 4613

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 31 18 17 20 2 0 44 37 240
2022 Non-shift worker 14 32 21 19 10 4 0 47 31 4235
2020 Shift worker 12 35 22 20 10 2 0 47 31 227
2020 Non-shift worker 18 38 21 14 5 4 0 58 20 4301
2019 Shift worker 17 27 19 22 12 3 0 45 35 280
2019 Non-shift worker 14 34 23 17 7 5 0 51 25 4589

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 32 6 5 3 1 0 85 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 56 27 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 4230
2020 Shift worker 50 33 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 227
2020 Non-shift worker 55 29 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 4333
2019 Shift worker 47 33 6 10 3 1 0 81 13 281
2019 Non-shift worker 52 29 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 4618
2018 Shift worker 41 34 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 234
2018 Non-shift worker 44 33 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 4131

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 57 33 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 63 27 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 4230
2020 Shift worker 52 35 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 227
2020 Non-shift worker 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 5 4333
2019 Shift worker 49 35 11 4 1 0 0 85 4 279
2019 Non-shift worker 59 28 5 5 2 0 0 88 6 4605
2018 Shift worker 43 43 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 235
2018 Non-shift worker 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 4141

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 41 6 5 2 1 0 88 6 240
2022 Non-shift worker 55 33 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 4230
2020 Shift worker 44 38 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 227
2020 Non-shift worker 53 34 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 4317
2019 Shift worker 45 42 8 4 0 1 1 88 4 282
2019 Non-shift worker 51 35 8 4 2 1 0 87 5 4616
2018 Shift worker 38 43 12 4 2 1 0 83 5 234
2018 Non-shift worker 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 4144

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 38 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 240
2022 Non-shift worker 35 41 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 4235
2020 Shift worker 34 44 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 228
2020 Non-shift worker 39 41 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 4316
2019 Shift worker 38 37 15 6 2 1 0 77 8 282
2019 Non-shift worker 39 41 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 4605
2018 Shift worker 38 42 12 6 0 1 0 81 7 233
2018 Non-shift worker 40 41 11 5 2 2 0 82 6 4136

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 33 15 5 3 9 1 74 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 31 41 12 5 3 7 0 78 9 4235
2020 Shift worker 34 35 17 6 3 4 0 73 9 228
2020 Non-shift worker 40 37 12 4 2 5 0 81 6 4333
2019 Shift worker 42 30 16 3 2 7 0 78 5 281
2019 Non-shift worker 45 34 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 4610
2018 Shift worker 31 39 18 5 2 5 0 74 7 233
2018 Non-shift worker 38 37 14 4 2 5 0 79 6 4138

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 34 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 240
2022 Non-shift worker 50 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 4235
2020 Shift worker 52 34 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 227
2020 Non-shift worker 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4327
2019 Shift worker 51 34 9 4 2 1 0 85 5 280
2019 Non-shift worker 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4616
2018 Shift worker 44 41 9 4 0 0 0 86 5 233
2018 Non-shift worker 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4138

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 30 11 4 3 5 3 81 8 240
2022 Non-shift worker 45 28 8 5 3 6 4 82 9 4230

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 35 9 4 4 6 4 81 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 42 29 9 5 3 7 5 80 10 4235

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 24 20 7 2 16 2 64 12 240
2022 Non-shift worker 26 27 23 5 3 14 1 63 10 4235
2020 Shift worker 30 30 20 6 3 9 2 68 10 228
2020 Non-shift worker 35 36 15 5 2 7 1 77 7 4342

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 38 6 5 1 3 3 87 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 41 35 8 5 3 5 3 82 9 4230
2020 Shift worker 39 37 9 5 3 5 2 82 9 228
2020 Non-shift worker 47 32 9 4 2 4 2 84 7 4324

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 7 18 2 5 52 5 40 17 240
2022 Non-shift worker 9 14 21 4 3 46 4 45 13 4230

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 5 15 15 38 23 2 11 69 60

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 35 17 6 3 7 4 71 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 31 29 14 6 5 8 7 71 12 4230
2020 Shift worker 24 36 16 12 3 6 3 66 16 227
2020 Non-shift worker 31 33 15 6 3 7 5 72 11 4342
2019 Shift worker 30 28 16 11 4 6 4 65 17 279
2019 Non-shift worker 33 30 14 7 4 6 5 72 13 4617
2018 Shift worker 24 34 18 11 6 6 2 62 18 234
2018 Non-shift worker 24 35 17 8 5 6 5 65 15 4141

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 40 17 8 4 4 1 70 13 240
2022 Non-shift worker 30 42 13 8 3 3 1 75 12 4230
2020 Shift worker 26 43 15 9 4 2 1 72 13 227
2020 Non-shift worker 38 40 11 5 2 2 1 81 8 4334
2019 Shift worker 29 38 13 10 6 2 1 69 17 282
2019 Non-shift worker 35 40 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 4613
2018 Shift worker 26 43 15 11 3 2 0 71 14 235
2018 Non-shift worker 31 43 12 8 3 2 1 76 11 4139

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 42 15 4 3 3 0 77 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 34 40 17 4 3 2 0 75 7 4230
2020 Shift worker 32 41 17 6 3 1 0 74 9 227
2020 Non-shift worker 40 39 14 3 2 2 0 81 5 4318
2019 Shift worker 34 33 21 8 3 1 0 68 11 281
2019 Non-shift worker 35 40 16 4 2 2 0 77 6 4606
2018 Shift worker 30 44 18 5 2 0 0 74 8 236
2018 Non-shift worker 30 42 19 5 2 2 0 73 8 4128

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 36 15 9 6 9 1 67 17 240
2022 Non-shift worker 22 28 16 11 8 12 3 59 22 4230
2020 Shift worker 26 37 16 10 5 5 1 67 16 228
2020 Non-shift worker 26 29 18 9 7 9 2 61 19 4323
2019 Shift worker 33 31 15 7 5 7 2 70 13 278
2019 Non-shift worker 22 27 19 11 9 10 3 56 23 4612
2018 Shift worker 26 38 13 12 5 5 1 69 17 236
2018 Non-shift worker 19 28 19 13 9 9 3 53 26 4142

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 42 5 13 9 0 0 74 21 240
2022 Non-shift worker 35 45 4 11 4 0 0 80 15 4235
2020 Shift worker 25 47 6 17 5 0 0 72 21 228
2020 Non-shift worker 33 49 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 4343

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 41 3 6 4 0 0 86 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 40 35 8 10 6 0 1 76 16 4230
2020 Shift worker 31 41 13 13 3 0 0 72 16 228
2020 Non-shift worker 34 41 11 11 3 0 0 76 13 4340
2019 Shift worker 40 35 13 9 3 0 0 76 12 281
2019 Non-shift worker 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 14 4619

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 35 6 4 4 0 0 87 8 240
2022 Non-shift worker 50 34 7 6 3 0 1 85 9 4225
2020 Shift worker 43 40 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 226
2020 Non-shift worker 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 4320
2019 Shift worker 45 37 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 281
2019 Non-shift worker 54 34 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 4587

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 66 23 3 5 1 0 1 91 6 240
2022 Non-shift worker 72 20 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 4230
2020 Shift worker 67 21 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 228
2020 Non-shift worker 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4331

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 84 9 2 1 3 0 1 94 4 240
2022 Non-shift worker 83 10 3 1 1 0 2 95 3 4235
2019 Shift worker 76 15 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 281
2019 Non-shift worker 82 10 3 1 1 0 2 95 3 4613

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 50 22 9 4 2 10 2 82 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 41 26 15 5 2 8 2 75 8 4235
2020 Shift worker 42 25 13 8 2 9 2 75 11 227
2020 Non-shift worker 45 27 13 5 2 6 2 79 7 4346
2019 Shift worker 44 23 12 4 5 11 1 76 10 280
2019 Non-shift worker 45 24 12 5 3 10 2 78 8 4628

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 240
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 4230
2020 Shift worker 8 92 228
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 4346
2019 Shift worker 5 95 282
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 4617
2018 Shift worker 8 92 235
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 4142

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 49 20
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 315
2020 Shift worker 58 42 18
2020 Non-shift worker 42 58 289
2019 Shift worker 67 33 14
2019 Non-shift worker 44 56 437
2018 Shift worker 61 39 18
2018 Non-shift worker 45 55 444

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 71 29 20
2022 Non-shift worker 57 43 315
2020 Shift worker 49 51 18
2020 Non-shift worker 64 36 289
2019 Shift worker 33 67 14
2019 Non-shift worker 61 39 437
2018 Shift worker 45 55 18
2018 Non-shift worker 65 35 444

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 315
2020 Shift worker 0 100 18
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 289

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 315
2020 Shift worker 0 100 18
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 289

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 315
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 444

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 315

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 315
2020 Shift worker 0 100 18
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 289
2019 Shift worker 0 100 14
2019 Non-shift worker 4 96 437

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 44 56 20
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 315
2020 Shift worker 40 60 18
2020 Non-shift worker 39 61 289

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 48 20
2022 Non-shift worker 44 56 315
2020 Shift worker 36 64 18
2020 Non-shift worker 39 61 289

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 52 20
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 315
2020 Shift worker 34 66 18
2020 Non-shift worker 51 49 289
2019 Shift worker 37 63 14
2019 Non-shift worker 50 50 434
2018 Shift worker 34 66 18
2018 Non-shift worker 47 53 444

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 58 42 20
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 315
2019 Shift worker 47 53 14
2019 Non-shift worker 39 61 434

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 83 20
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 315

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 58 42 20
2022 Non-shift worker 56 44 315
2020 Shift worker 32 68 18
2020 Non-shift worker 54 46 289
2019 Shift worker 35 65 14
2019 Non-shift worker 52 48 434
2018 Shift worker 28 72 18
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 444

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 69 20
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 315
2020 Shift worker 29 71 18
2020 Non-shift worker 36 64 289
2019 Shift worker 52 48 14
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 434
2018 Shift worker 45 55 18
2018 Non-shift worker 32 68 444

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 315
2020 Shift worker 0 100 18
2020 Non-shift worker 2 98 289
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 1 99 444

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 315

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 315
2019 Shift worker 0 100 14
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 434

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 60 40 20
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 315
2020 Shift worker 35 65 18
2020 Non-shift worker 49 51 289
2018 Shift worker 38 62 18
2018 Non-shift worker 42 58 444

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 72 20
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 315

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 75 20
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 315

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 73 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 47 315
2020 Shift worker 42 58 18
2020 Non-shift worker 55 45 289
2019 Shift worker 45 55 14
2019 Non-shift worker 56 44 434
2018 Shift worker 39 61 18
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 445

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 20
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 315
2020 Shift worker 26 74 18
2020 Non-shift worker 26 74 289
2018 Shift worker 34 66 18
2018 Non-shift worker 29 71 445

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 20
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 315
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 445

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 83 20
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 315
2020 Shift worker 27 73 18
2020 Non-shift worker 17 83 289

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 20
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 315

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 315
2020 Shift worker 0 100 18
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 289
2019 Shift worker 0 100 14
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 434
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 445

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 315

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 315
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 445

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 20
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 315
2020 Shift worker 29 71 18
2020 Non-shift worker 28 72 289
2019 Shift worker 43 57 14
2019 Non-shift worker 23 77 434
2018 Shift worker 38 62 18
2018 Non-shift worker 25 75 445

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 300

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 83 20
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 300
2020 Shift worker 26 74 18
2020 Non-shift worker 21 79 270
2018 Shift worker 39 61 18
2018 Non-shift worker 21 79 415

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 88 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 300

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 20
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 300

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 88 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 300

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 300
2019 Shift worker 0 100 14
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 414

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 20
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 300

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 73 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 300
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 415

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 300

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 73 20
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 300
2020 Shift worker 39 61 18
2020 Non-shift worker 30 70 270
2018 Shift worker 33 67 18
2018 Non-shift worker 29 71 415

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 300
2019 Shift worker 0 100 14
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 414

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 59 20
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 300
2020 Shift worker 47 53 18
2020 Non-shift worker 53 47 270
2019 Shift worker 48 52 14
2019 Non-shift worker 46 54 414
2018 Shift worker 33 67 18
2018 Non-shift worker 47 53 415

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 20
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 300
2020 Shift worker 0 100 18
2020 Non-shift worker 2 98 270
2019 Shift worker 0 100 14
2019 Non-shift worker 1 99 414
2018 Shift worker 0 100 18
2018 Non-shift worker 2 98 415

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 59 41 20
2022 Non-shift worker 60 40 300
2020 Shift worker 52 48 18
2020 Non-shift worker 58 42 270
2019 Shift worker 45 55 14
2019 Non-shift worker 56 44 414
2018 Shift worker 50 50 18
2018 Non-shift worker 54 46 415

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 300

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 82 20
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 300

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 15 8 7 4 35 14 62 21 240
2022 Non-shift worker 11 13 11 5 4 43 12 55 20 4235
2020 Shift worker 21 22 12 4 1 33 8 72 7 228
2020 Non-shift worker 18 16 15 4 3 36 8 61 13 4341
2019 Shift worker 20 18 13 6 3 27 13 63 15 281
2019 Non-shift worker 16 16 17 5 4 32 10 55 16 4619
2018 Shift worker 17 20 23 5 3 24 8 53 12 236
2018 Non-shift worker 14 17 20 6 4 32 7 51 17 4137

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 36 11 6 3 10 1 77 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 29 38 12 5 2 12 2 77 8 4235
2020 Shift worker 34 37 11 5 1 12 0 80 7 228
2020 Non-shift worker 35 35 15 4 3 9 1 77 7 4340
2019 Shift worker 35 33 14 4 3 9 2 76 7 282
2019 Non-shift worker 34 33 15 4 3 10 1 76 8 4626
2018 Shift worker 31 35 19 4 2 8 2 73 7 236
2018 Non-shift worker 27 36 19 5 3 10 1 70 9 4141

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 Shift worker 5 95 240
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 4230
2020 Shift worker 4 96 228
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 4338
2019 Shift worker 3 97 282
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 4611
2018 Shift worker 4 96 235
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 4143

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 52 15
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 250
2020 Shift worker 47 53 10
2020 Non-shift worker 35 65 216

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 94 6 15
2022 Non-shift worker 77 23 250
2020 Shift worker 53 47 10
2020 Non-shift worker 80 20 216

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 250
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 3 97 216

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 250
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 216

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 15
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 250

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 75 15
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 250
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 216

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 15
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 250
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 216

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 255

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 15
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 255

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 216

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 255

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 255

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 15
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 255

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 15
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 255

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 2 98 216

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 82 15
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 216

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 67 15
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 255

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 255

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 16 84 216

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 216

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 60 40 15
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 255

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 255

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 15
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 255

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 216

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 15
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 255

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 216

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 216

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 255

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 80 15
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 255
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 216

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 59 41 15
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 255
2020 Shift worker 53 47 10
2020 Non-shift worker 43 57 216

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 240

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 61 15
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 240

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 204

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 4 96 204

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 240

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 4 96 204

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 15
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 204

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 79 15
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 240

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 15
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 204

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 72 15
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 240

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 15
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 204

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 15
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 240

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 15
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 3 97 204

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 75 25 15
2022 Non-shift worker 64 36 240

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 15
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 240

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 81 15
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 240
2020 Shift worker 0 100 10
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 18 9 4 2 38 11 71 11 240
2022 Non-shift worker 13 13 13 3 3 46 9 58 13 4230
2020 Shift worker 21 25 14 2 1 30 7 73 4 227
2020 Non-shift worker 18 16 15 3 2 39 7 63 9 4333
2019 Shift worker 21 18 15 6 1 29 10 64 11 280
2019 Non-shift worker 18 15 17 3 2 37 9 60 9 4614
2018 Shift worker 19 23 22 2 1 27 7 63 5 234
2018 Non-shift worker 15 15 21 3 2 36 7 54 9 4141

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 33 15 4 3 10 2 76 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 29 37 13 3 2 14 1 77 7 4235
2020 Shift worker 36 34 14 4 1 11 0 78 6 228
2020 Non-shift worker 35 35 15 3 2 10 1 78 6 4341
2019 Shift worker 36 30 14 4 2 12 3 76 7 282
2019 Non-shift worker 36 32 15 3 2 12 1 78 5 4622
2018 Shift worker 31 35 18 3 1 10 1 74 5 232
2018 Non-shift worker 28 34 19 3 2 12 1 72 6 4138

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 240
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 4235
2020 Shift worker 10 90 226
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 4329
2019 Shift worker 7 93 281
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 4619

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 15
2022 Non-shift worker 63 37 455
2020 Shift worker 33 67 24
2020 Non-shift worker 49 51 391

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 73 27 15
2022 Non-shift worker 71 29 450
2020 Shift worker 64 36 24
2020 Non-shift worker 81 19 392
2019 Shift worker 88 12 20
2019 Non-shift worker 86 14 573

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 59 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 10
2022 Non-shift worker 44 39 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 320
2020 Shift worker 49 23 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 16
2020 Non-shift worker 51 33 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 319
2019 Shift worker 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 53 32 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 494

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 40 8 5 2 4 4 83 8 240
2022 Non-shift worker 44 35 8 5 2 3 3 85 7 4235
2020 Shift worker 38 41 7 6 0 5 3 85 7 228
2020 Non-shift worker 49 33 7 4 1 3 3 87 5 4344

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 11 10 32 13 150
2022 Non-shift worker 58 20 13 6 4 3080

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 215
2022 Non-shift worker 88 12 3380

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 53 215
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 3380

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 55 45 215
2022 Non-shift worker 56 44 3380

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 57 43 215
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 3380

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 215
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 3380

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 44 56 215
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 3380

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 76 215
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 3380

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 74 215
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 3380

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 215
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 3380

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 64 215
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 3380

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 51 215
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 3380

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 215
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 3380

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 215
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 3380

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 58 20 3 1 2 0 17 93 4 215
2022 Non-shift worker 77 14 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 3385

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 9 13 20 29 3 18 62 22 215
2022 Non-shift worker 5 14 15 19 39 3 4 63 20 3380

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 27 16 20 17 5 6 41 40 215
2022 Non-shift worker 9 23 17 17 29 4 1 48 34 3385
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 33 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 56 30 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 4235
2020 Shift worker 47 37 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 228
2020 Non-shift worker 55 31 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 4317

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 3 7 7 47 8 26 81 9 240
2022 Non-shift worker 3 5 10 9 44 6 23 75 11 4225

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 41 18 10 7 3 0 64 17 240
2022 Non-shift worker 28 44 14 7 3 3 0 75 10 4235
2020 Shift worker 34 45 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 228
2020 Non-shift worker 45 41 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 4328
2019 Shift worker 26 38 22 8 3 3 0 66 11 281
2019 Non-shift worker 36 44 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 4601
2018 Shift worker 24 42 18 9 3 4 0 69 12 235
2018 Non-shift worker 31 45 14 6 2 2 0 78 8 4148

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 29 30 27 4 240
2022 Non-shift worker 9 26 37 21 6 4230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 37 11 6 4 3 1 79 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 53 30 9 3 2 3 0 86 5 4235
2020 Shift worker 42 33 12 4 2 5 1 80 7 227
2020 Non-shift worker 55 28 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 4323

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 34 11 13 6 1 0 70 19 240
2022 Non-shift worker 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 4230
2020 Shift worker 34 34 13 12 4 2 0 70 16 227
2020 Non-shift worker 42 32 11 9 5 1 0 74 14 4330

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 43 16 11 5 2 0 67 17 240
2022 Non-shift worker 29 42 13 9 5 2 0 72 15 4235
2020 Shift worker 31 35 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 228
2020 Non-shift worker 37 36 14 8 3 1 0 74 11 4345
2019 Shift worker 25 39 18 10 7 2 0 64 17 281
2019 Non-shift worker 29 39 16 9 5 2 0 69 14 4622
2018 Shift worker 19 35 28 10 6 2 0 55 16 234
2018 Non-shift worker 25 38 17 12 5 2 0 65 18 4148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 44 23 20 6 0 1 51 26 75
2022 Non-shift worker 15 52 14 13 4 2 0 68 17 1370
2020 Shift worker 11 36 13 31 7 3 0 48 38 63
2020 Non-shift worker 22 51 12 10 2 1 1 75 13 1354
2019 Shift worker 6 30 18 30 14 3 0 36 45 62
2019 Non-shift worker 18 44 17 12 3 2 2 66 16 1345

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 26 18 14 24 0 0 44 38 240
2022 Non-shift worker 31 30 19 8 10 0 2 62 19 4215
2020 Shift worker 16 31 22 17 13 0 0 47 31 227
2020 Non-shift worker 32 32 19 10 6 0 1 65 17 4330
2019 Shift worker 17 22 21 17 22 1 1 40 39 280
2019 Non-shift worker 20 31 22 13 14 0 1 51 27 4628
2018 Shift worker 6 16 26 17 33 1 0 23 51 236
2018 Non-shift worker 16 26 23 15 19 0 1 42 34 4149

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 27 29 14 13 0 0 44 27 240
2022 Non-shift worker 15 27 27 16 15 0 1 42 31 4220
2020 Shift worker 17 32 26 14 11 0 0 48 25 228
2020 Non-shift worker 17 27 27 18 11 0 0 44 29 4333
2019 Shift worker 23 33 26 11 6 0 1 57 17 282
2019 Non-shift worker 17 29 28 15 9 0 0 47 25 4621
2018 Shift worker 12 31 28 18 11 0 0 43 29 236
2018 Non-shift worker 12 26 30 19 11 0 0 39 31 4135

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 29 22 7 5 0 1 66 12 235
2022 Non-shift worker 24 29 23 12 10 0 1 54 22 4215
2020 Shift worker 31 38 14 10 5 0 2 71 15 226
2020 Non-shift worker 25 31 23 13 7 0 1 56 21 4334
2019 Shift worker 40 34 15 4 3 0 3 76 8 282
2019 Non-shift worker 26 32 22 12 6 0 1 59 18 4601
2018 Shift worker 25 36 22 9 6 1 2 63 15 233
2018 Non-shift worker 18 32 26 14 9 0 1 51 23 4132

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 20 17 17 28 1 0 37 45 240
2022 Non-shift worker 17 22 24 17 19 1 2 40 36 4225
2020 Shift worker 18 29 23 16 13 0 0 47 30 227
2020 Non-shift worker 21 26 22 17 12 1 1 48 29 4322
2019 Shift worker 24 19 25 15 16 1 1 44 31 282
2019 Non-shift worker 22 25 23 16 13 0 1 48 29 4596
2018 Shift worker 15 18 29 17 19 1 1 34 36 234
2018 Non-shift worker 15 24 26 19 15 0 1 39 34 4125

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 30 19 7 11 0 1 62 19 240
2022 Non-shift worker 41 26 14 8 6 0 5 71 15 4225
2020 Shift worker 37 28 18 11 6 0 1 65 17 228
2020 Non-shift worker 40 28 15 9 5 0 3 70 14 4320
2019 Shift worker 39 30 14 8 6 0 3 71 15 278
2019 Non-shift worker 44 28 13 6 4 0 4 76 10 4607
2018 Shift worker 34 27 21 13 4 1 1 61 17 235
2018 Non-shift worker 39 28 15 8 5 0 4 70 14 4133

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 26 22 14 12 0 0 52 26 240
2022 Non-shift worker 27 29 20 12 10 0 1 57 22 4220
2020 Shift worker 21 30 29 10 10 0 0 51 20 228
2020 Non-shift worker 24 29 23 15 9 0 0 53 24 4336
2019 Shift worker 28 29 23 9 8 1 2 59 18 282
2019 Non-shift worker 30 30 21 10 7 0 1 61 17 4611
2018 Shift worker 19 29 26 12 13 1 0 48 25 235
2018 Non-shift worker 25 30 23 12 9 0 1 55 21 4147

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 28 21 12 10 1 1 57 22 240
2022 Non-shift worker 28 34 20 9 6 1 2 64 15 4220
2020 Shift worker 29 33 21 9 7 0 1 62 16 228
2020 Non-shift worker 31 36 20 8 3 1 1 68 11 4332
2019 Shift worker 33 27 19 10 8 2 1 63 18 279
2019 Non-shift worker 27 38 21 8 5 1 1 66 13 4617
2018 Shift worker 23 34 28 12 3 0 1 57 15 234
2018 Non-shift worker 22 36 26 10 5 0 1 58 16 4123

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 29 16 10 11 1 0 62 22 235
2022 Non-shift worker 21 35 22 12 8 1 1 58 20 4225
2020 Shift worker 22 36 25 9 6 1 1 59 15 227
2020 Non-shift worker 25 36 23 10 5 0 1 62 15 4319
2019 Shift worker 33 30 17 12 5 1 1 66 17 280
2019 Non-shift worker 24 35 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 4612
2018 Shift worker 23 32 21 16 6 1 2 57 22 233
2018 Non-shift worker 18 35 26 14 7 1 0 53 21 4124

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 26 16 12 7 2 1 63 20 240
2022 Non-shift worker 29 33 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 4225
2020 Shift worker 30 36 12 15 4 0 1 68 20 228
2020 Non-shift worker 32 35 18 9 5 0 1 68 13 4324
2019 Shift worker 33 29 22 8 7 1 1 63 15 278
2019 Non-shift worker 29 33 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 4603
2018 Shift worker 24 33 23 13 6 0 1 57 20 233
2018 Non-shift worker 23 33 24 13 6 0 1 56 19 4125

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 29 12 8 7 1 0 72 16 240
2022 Non-shift worker 46 27 14 5 6 1 1 74 12 4220
2020 Shift worker 45 27 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 227
2020 Non-shift worker 49 28 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 4316
2019 Shift worker 44 31 14 6 5 1 1 75 11 278
2019 Non-shift worker 46 27 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 4600

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 29 11 7 3 1 1 79 10 240
2022 Non-shift worker 47 29 13 5 4 0 1 77 10 4225
2020 Shift worker 31 33 16 15 4 0 1 65 20 226
2020 Non-shift worker 30 32 23 11 5 0 0 62 16 4333

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 34 18 9 7 1 0 66 16 235
2022 Non-shift worker 29 33 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 4220
2020 Shift worker 25 31 23 11 10 0 0 56 21 228
2020 Non-shift worker 26 35 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 4333
2019 Shift worker 33 31 20 10 4 2 1 65 14 279
2019 Non-shift worker 33 34 19 9 4 0 1 68 13 4585
2018 Shift worker 21 38 21 12 7 1 0 60 18 231
2018 Non-shift worker 25 33 25 10 6 0 1 59 16 4107

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 50 29 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 235
2022 Non-shift worker 48 25 13 5 6 1 2 75 11 4210
2020 Shift worker 38 37 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 226
2020 Non-shift worker 47 30 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 4313
2019 Shift worker 50 27 12 5 3 1 2 79 8 280
2019 Non-shift worker 54 25 11 5 3 0 1 80 8 4594
2018 Shift worker 41 36 13 7 2 0 2 77 9 233
2018 Non-shift worker 51 27 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 4113

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 42 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 240
2022 Non-shift worker 47 32 12 4 3 0 1 80 8 4225
2020 Shift worker 18 43 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 225
2020 Non-shift worker 27 38 22 9 5 0 0 65 13 4321

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 77 12 2 1 1 0 7 96 1 235
2022 Non-shift worker 73 11 4 2 2 1 8 92 4 4220
2020 Shift worker 58 21 10 4 1 1 4 84 5 223
2020 Non-shift worker 72 15 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 4319
2019 Shift worker 68 17 3 1 1 3 6 94 3 279
2019 Non-shift worker 76 11 4 1 1 1 6 93 3 4602
2018 Shift worker 59 20 10 3 3 1 3 83 7 233
2018 Non-shift worker 71 15 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 4119

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 78 11 2 2 2 0 4 93 5 240
2022 Non-shift worker 78 8 3 2 3 1 4 92 5 4230
2020 Shift worker 78 11 4 1 1 1 4 93 2 225
2020 Non-shift worker 82 8 3 2 2 1 3 94 3 4311
2019 Shift worker 75 13 3 2 2 2 3 93 4 281
2019 Non-shift worker 77 10 4 2 3 1 2 90 6 4609
2018 Shift worker 69 17 5 1 1 2 5 92 2 233
2018 Non-shift worker 74 12 5 2 3 1 3 89 6 4119

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 64 22 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 240
2022 Non-shift worker 67 20 5 2 1 0 3 91 4 4225
2020 Shift worker 60 24 7 2 4 0 3 86 7 225
2020 Non-shift worker 69 20 6 2 1 0 1 90 3 4304
2019 Shift worker 54 28 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 279
2019 Non-shift worker 59 26 8 3 2 0 1 86 5 4595
2018 Shift worker 50 29 12 5 2 0 1 80 7 235
2018 Non-shift worker 56 27 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 4146

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 65 18 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 240
2022 Non-shift worker 65 17 7 4 4 0 3 85 8 4225
2020 Shift worker 60 25 6 3 2 0 3 89 5 227
2020 Non-shift worker 68 17 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 4316
2019 Shift worker 68 20 6 1 2 1 2 90 4 281
2019 Non-shift worker 62 20 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 4590
2018 Shift worker 54 30 11 2 1 0 1 85 3 235
2018 Non-shift worker 54 22 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 4136

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 68 12 1 1 1 0 17 96 2 240
2022 Non-shift worker 64 11 4 2 1 0 18 92 3 4220
2020 Shift worker 64 8 5 1 1 0 21 91 2 227
2020 Non-shift worker 63 12 5 2 1 0 17 91 3 4327
2019 Shift worker 64 13 3 0 0 1 19 97 0 279
2019 Non-shift worker 59 14 5 2 1 0 19 90 3 4584
2018 Shift worker 57 17 3 2 0 1 20 94 2 234
2018 Non-shift worker 53 14 6 2 1 0 23 87 4 4129

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 71 15 8 1 1 0 4 89 2 240
2022 Non-shift worker 72 16 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 4215
2020 Shift worker 65 19 8 3 0 1 4 88 3 227
2020 Non-shift worker 73 17 5 2 1 0 3 92 2 4340
2019 Shift worker 68 19 5 2 2 1 3 91 3 279
2019 Non-shift worker 72 16 6 1 1 0 4 92 2 4596
2018 Shift worker 58 28 7 1 1 0 4 90 3 234
2018 Non-shift worker 66 20 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 4121

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 70 18 3 3 4 0 3 90 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 71 13 5 3 4 1 4 88 7 4225
2020 Shift worker 66 20 5 3 3 1 3 90 6 227
2020 Non-shift worker 70 16 6 3 2 1 2 88 6 4333
2019 Shift worker 70 17 5 1 2 2 3 91 3 280
2019 Non-shift worker 71 15 5 3 3 0 3 88 6 4608
2018 Shift worker 67 15 7 3 3 0 5 87 7 236
2018 Non-shift worker 69 15 6 3 3 0 3 87 7 4137

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 29 14 4 3 1 2 79 7 240
2022 Non-shift worker 47 30 14 5 2 1 2 78 7 4230
2020 Shift worker 43 30 16 5 3 0 2 75 9 225
2020 Non-shift worker 44 31 16 6 2 0 1 76 8 4343
2019 Shift worker 44 34 14 3 2 1 2 80 5 280
2019 Non-shift worker 52 28 13 4 2 0 2 82 5 4602
2018 Shift worker 39 34 19 6 1 0 2 74 7 236
2018 Non-shift worker 46 30 16 4 2 0 2 77 6 4139

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 36 35 14 4 0 0 47 18 240
2022 Non-shift worker 8 32 40 14 6 0 0 41 20 4235
2020 Shift worker 14 33 36 14 2 0 0 47 17 228
2020 Non-shift worker 12 34 38 13 4 0 0 46 16 4341
2019 Shift worker 18 41 29 9 3 0 0 59 12 281
2019 Non-shift worker 16 36 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 4626
2018 Shift worker 10 38 38 10 5 0 0 47 15 235
2018 Non-shift worker 10 33 38 15 4 0 0 43 19 4144

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 16 41 19 13 1 0 32 26 240
2022 Non-shift worker 9 19 42 22 8 0 0 30 28 4230
2020 Shift worker 7 18 40 25 10 0 0 34 25 228
2020 Non-shift worker 9 20 39 23 8 0 0 31 29 4328
2019 Shift worker 7 17 42 23 12 0 0 35 23 279
2019 Non-shift worker 7 17 39 26 11 0 0 36 24 4604
2018 Shift worker 7 18 41 23 11 0 0 34 25 234
2018 Non-shift worker 8 20 39 24 9 0 0 33 28 4119
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 33 10 1 240
2022 Non-shift worker 24 59 17 1 4235
2020 Shift worker 49 31 17 3 228
2020 Non-shift worker 30 51 19 1 4352

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 54 135
2022 Non-shift worker 38 62 995
2020 Shift worker 22 78 108
2020 Non-shift worker 35 65 1311

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 16 13 6 8 5 14 67 17 240
2022 Non-shift worker 43 18 10 5 5 3 17 75 12 4235
2020 Shift worker 38 16 16 11 8 1 9 60 22 228
2020 Non-shift worker 45 20 12 6 5 1 11 74 13 4343
2019 Shift worker 38 19 15 10 8 1 9 64 20 281
2019 Non-shift worker 41 19 14 8 8 1 8 66 18 4606
2018 Shift worker 31 17 14 15 14 2 8 53 31 236
2018 Non-shift worker 40 19 13 9 9 1 9 66 20 4141

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 18 14 24 35 1 2 23 62 135
2022 Non-shift worker 8 20 14 18 34 2 5 29 56 995
2020 Shift worker 7 19 8 22 38 1 4 28 63 108
2020 Non-shift worker 9 19 17 22 26 1 5 30 52 1308

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 7 14 22 49 3 2 10 75 135
2022 Non-shift worker 6 15 13 19 44 1 2 21 66 995
2020 Shift worker 5 11 10 24 47 1 2 17 73 108
2020 Non-shift worker 5 14 15 25 38 1 2 20 65 1311
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