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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 37 36 15 4 8 0 0 73 12 25
2022 PG-02 31 36 10 12 12 0 0 67 23 10
2020 PG 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 36
2020 PG-02 50 14 7 7 21 0 0 64 29 14
2020 PG-03 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 PG 27 43 10 7 13 0 0 70 20 30
2018 PG 14 57 10 5 14 0 0 71 19 21

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 23 50 12 4 11 0 0 73 15 25
2022 PG-02 23 46 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 10
2020 PG 36 33 17 6 8 0 0 69 14 36
2020 PG-02 50 21 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2020 PG-03 10 50 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PG 19 39 23 3 16 0 0 58 19 31
2018 PG 23 32 23 9 14 0 0 55 23 22

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 44 43 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 25
2022 PG-02 39 49 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 10
2020 PG 54 26 11 3 6 0 0 80 9 35
2020 PG-02 71 7 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2020 PG-03 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PG 52 23 19 3 3 0 0 74 6 31
2018 PG 27 55 5 5 9 0 0 82 14 22

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 42 36 18 0 4 0 0 78 4 25
2022 PG-02 31 47 10 0 12 0 0 78 12 10
2020 PG 47 28 14 6 6 0 0 75 11 36
2020 PG-02 57 14 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2020 PG-03 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 PG 37 43 7 3 10 0 0 80 13 30
2018 PG 27 45 9 5 14 0 0 73 18 22

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 31 38 17 10 4 0 0 69 14 25
2022 PG-02 34 45 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 10
2020 PG 46 23 20 9 3 0 0 69 11 35
2020 PG-02 62 8 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2020 PG-03 30 20 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2019 PG 32 29 26 10 3 0 0 61 13 31
2018 PG 23 27 27 18 5 0 0 50 23 22

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 36 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 25
2022 PG-02 46 34 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 10
2020 PG 42 25 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 36
2020 PG-02 57 14 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2020 PG-03 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PG 29 39 13 16 3 0 0 68 19 31
2018 PG 27 23 27 14 9 0 0 50 23 22

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 32 25 22 7 10 4 0 60 18 25
2022 PG-02 15 40 33 0 12 0 0 55 12 10
2020 PG 39 31 11 8 6 6 0 74 15 36
2020 PG-02 50 14 14 0 14 7 0 69 15 14
2020 PG-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PG 32 32 6 13 10 6 0 69 24 31
2018 PG 32 18 23 14 9 5 0 52 24 22
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 34 28 22 8 0 3 6 68 8 25
2022 PG-02 23 25 32 12 0 8 0 52 13 10
2020 PG 61 17 14 0 6 3 0 80 6 36
2020 PG-02 50 14 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2020 PG-03 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PG 35 39 16 6 3 0 0 74 10 31

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 47 27 0 23 3 0 0 74 26 25
2022 PG-02 56 25 0 12 7 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PG 53 31 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 36
2020 PG-02 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2020 PG-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 29 18 29 14 11 0 0 46 25 28
2018 PG 43 24 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 21

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 37 37 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 25
2022 PG-02 34 46 8 0 12 0 0 80 12 10
2020 PG 64 25 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2020 PG-03 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PG 37 30 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 30
2018 PG 41 23 14 18 5 0 0 64 23 22

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 49 7 4 7 16 0 79 13 25
2022 PG-02 15 47 0 12 8 19 0 75 25 10
2020 PG 53 22 6 11 3 6 0 79 15 36
2020 PG-02 64 7 0 14 7 7 0 77 23 14
2020 PG-03 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PG 32 29 13 10 6 10 0 68 18 31
2018 PG 18 41 14 9 0 18 0 72 11 22

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 13 62 8 10 7 0 0 75 18 25
2022 PG-02 26 54 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2020 PG 44 33 8 6 6 3 0 80 11 36
2020 PG-02 64 21 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 14
2020 PG-03 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PG 32 35 13 10 10 0 0 68 19 31
2018 PG 23 23 27 18 5 5 0 48 24 22

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 18 37 20 15 9 0 0 55 24 25
2022 PG-02 15 50 20 0 15 0 0 65 15 10
2020 PG 33 28 17 14 3 6 0 65 18 36
2020 PG-02 50 29 7 0 7 7 0 85 8 14
2020 PG-03 10 20 40 20 0 10 0 33 22 10
2019 PG 13 32 26 19 10 0 0 45 29 31
2018 PG 18 14 18 36 9 5 0 33 48 22

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 14 37 17 14 18 0 0 51 32 25
2022 PG-02 15 27 20 19 20 0 0 42 39 10
2020 PG 25 28 22 22 3 0 0 53 25 36
2020 PG-02 21 43 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 10
2019 PG 13 26 23 13 26 0 0 39 39 31
2018 PG 23 14 18 32 14 0 0 36 45 22
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Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 24 36 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 25
2022 PG-02 15 45 10 31 0 0 0 59 31 10
2020 PG 42 22 17 6 11 3 0 66 17 36
2020 PG-02 43 21 14 0 21 0 0 64 21 14
2020 PG-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PG 19 42 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 31
2018 PG 32 32 14 9 14 0 0 64 23 22

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 29 34 15 19 0 4 0 65 20 25
2022 PG-02 39 20 30 12 0 0 0 59 12 10
2020 PG 31 36 22 3 8 0 0 67 11 36
2020 PG-02 43 29 7 0 21 0 0 71 21 14
2020 PG-03 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 PG 29 42 16 0 10 0 3 73 10 31
2018 PG 18 36 27 14 5 0 0 55 18 22

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 36 14 15 0 0 0 71 15 25
2022 PG-02 41 28 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 10
2020 PG 54 29 6 9 3 0 0 83 11 35
2020 PG-02 50 21 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2019 PG 32 29 19 13 6 0 0 61 19 31
2018 PG 41 27 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 23 51 4 16 6 0 0 73 22 25
2022 PG-02 23 58 0 12 7 0 0 81 19 10
2020 PG 30 42 12 6 9 0 0 73 15 33
2020 PG-02 23 46 0 8 23 0 0 69 31 13
2019 PG 29 35 16 10 10 0 0 65 19 31
2018 PG 18 41 14 18 9 0 0 59 27 22

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 42 27 14 4 8 4 0 72 12 25
2022 PG-02 31 46 0 12 0 12 0 87 13 10
2020 PG 50 31 6 6 6 3 0 83 11 36
2020 PG-02 57 14 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2020 PG-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 12 45 28 4 10 0 0 57 15 25
2022 PG-02 23 40 18 0 19 0 0 63 19 10
2020 PG 36 36 8 11 8 0 0 72 19 36
2020 PG-02 43 29 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2020 PG-03 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PG 19 16 32 16 16 0 0 35 32 31
2018 PG 27 23 18 14 14 5 0 52 29 22

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 62 23 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2022 PG-02 63 16 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2020 PG 64 14 11 8 0 0 3 80 9 36
2020 PG-02 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2020 PG-03 50 10 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PG 48 23 16 6 0 3 3 76 7 31

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 51 28 9 8 0 4 0 82 8 25
2022 PG-02 43 30 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 10
2020 PG 63 17 6 9 3 0 3 82 12 35
2020 PG-02 64 14 0 7 7 0 7 85 15 14
2020 PG-03 50 20 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PG 39 23 19 3 10 3 3 66 14 31

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 79 6 0 11 0 4 0 89 11 25
2022 PG-02 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 81 6 3 3 3 0 6 91 6 36
2020 PG-02 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2020 PG-03 80 0 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PG 68 13 10 0 3 6 0 86 3 31

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 66 12 4 0 4 7 8 91 4 25
2022 PG-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 69 8 8 3 0 0 11 88 3 36
2020 PG-02 79 7 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 14
2020 PG-03 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 PG 67 7 10 0 7 3 7 81 7 30

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 46 7 9 8 4 10 73 19 25
2022 PG-02 15 63 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 10
2020 PG 28 28 17 8 14 3 3 59 24 36
2020 PG-02 50 21 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2020 PG-03 10 30 20 10 20 0 10 44 33 10
2019 PG 13 13 29 6 32 3 3 28 41 31
2018 PG 27 27 5 9 27 0 5 57 38 22

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 27 37 8 17 11 0 0 64 28 25
2022 PG-02 23 17 11 29 20 0 0 40 49 10
2020 PG 39 31 8 8 11 3 0 71 20 36
2020 PG-02 43 21 0 21 14 0 0 64 36 14
2020 PG-03 20 40 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PG 30 37 17 3 13 0 0 67 17 30
2018 PG 32 36 9 18 5 0 0 68 23 22

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 36 27 8 13 15 0 0 64 28 25
2022 PG-02 23 38 0 19 20 0 0 61 39 10
2020 PG 42 17 19 11 11 0 0 58 22 36
2020 PG-02 50 7 14 7 21 0 0 57 29 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 30 30 0 0 0 40 30 10
2019 PG 35 19 26 3 16 0 0 55 19 31
2018 PG 43 24 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 21

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 20 54 8 4 15 0 0 74 19 25
2022 PG-02 15 66 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2020 PG 39 25 19 8 8 0 0 64 17 36
2020 PG-02 50 14 21 0 14 0 0 64 14 14
2020 PG-03 20 30 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PG 30 30 23 7 10 0 0 60 17 30
2018 PG 18 41 18 18 5 0 0 59 23 22

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 20 44 14 4 8 4 7 71 13 25
2022 PG-02 23 45 21 0 12 0 0 68 12 10
2020 PG 36 33 17 6 3 6 0 74 9 36
2020 PG-02 36 29 7 14 7 7 0 69 23 14
2020 PG-03 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 19 39 29 0 13 0 0 58 13 31
2018 PG 23 27 27 5 9 9 0 55 15 22

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 43 25 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 25
2022 PG-02 23 37 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 10
2020 PG 51 26 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 35
2020 PG-02 50 21 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2019 PG 26 26 13 23 6 6 0 55 31 31
2018 PG 41 27 18 5 9 0 0 68 14 22

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 18 50 13 4 14 0 0 68 19 25
2022 PG-02 8 54 19 0 19 0 0 63 19 10
2020 PG 33 31 22 11 3 0 0 64 14 36
2020 PG-02 36 36 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2020 PG-03 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 PG 32 35 16 10 3 0 3 70 13 31
2018 PG 27 27 14 27 0 0 5 57 29 22

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 59 22 3 0 0 3 13 96 0 25
2022 PG-02 72 12 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 10

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 39 25 37 25
2022 PG-02 53 16 30 10
2020 PG 31 39 31 36
2020 PG-02 43 36 21 14
2020 PG-03 20 30 50 10
2019 PG 45 35 19 31
2018 PG 32 23 45 22

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 30 46 0 0 7 10
2020 PG 36 27 18 9 9 0 11
2019 PG 29 14 43 0 7 7 14
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 28 56 4 8 0 4 0 88 8 25
2022 PG-02 15 74 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 PG 51 26 14 3 6 0 0 77 9 35
2020 PG-02 64 14 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2020 PG-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 35 39 16 6 3 0 0 74 10 31
2018 PG 23 50 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 22

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 50 23 8 0 4 0 68 8 25
2022 PG-02 23 33 33 12 0 0 0 55 12 10
2020 PG 33 44 11 6 3 3 0 80 9 36
2020 PG-02 36 50 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2020 PG-03 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PG 19 39 19 10 13 0 0 58 23 31
2018 PG 14 32 41 5 5 5 0 48 10 22

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 10 20 50 7 8 0 6 15 32 25
2022 PG-02 7 16 56 9 12 0 0 21 24 10
2020 PG 8 33 25 17 8 3 6 27 45 36
2020 PG-02 0 43 14 29 7 0 7 38 46 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 10
2019 PG 10 26 35 23 3 3 0 27 37 31
2018 PG 19 24 33 24 0 0 0 24 43 21

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 36 30 8 3 0 6 11 57 25
2022 PG-02 7 29 45 12 7 0 0 19 36 10
2020 PG 17 17 25 19 17 3 3 38 35 36
2020 PG-02 0 21 29 21 29 0 0 50 21 14
2020 PG-03 40 0 30 30 0 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PG 19 23 23 19 10 3 3 31 45 31
2018 PG 24 38 19 14 5 0 0 19 62 21

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 19 22 35 18 0 0 6 19 44 25
2022 PG-02 11 22 37 30 0 0 0 30 33 10
2020 PG 11 19 28 22 17 3 0 40 31 36
2020 PG-02 0 29 21 29 21 0 0 50 29 14
2020 PG-03 30 10 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PG 10 19 29 19 16 3 3 38 31 31
2018 PG 14 24 48 5 10 0 0 14 38 21

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 41 14 16 14 0 0 29 57 25
2022 PG-02 22 28 7 15 27 0 0 43 50 10
2020 PG 11 17 26 31 11 3 0 44 29 35
2020 PG-02 0 14 14 57 14 0 0 71 14 14
2019 PG 17 17 30 10 20 3 3 32 36 30
2018 PG 15 45 20 15 5 0 0 20 60 20

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 26 27 25 12 4 3 4 17 57 25
2022 PG-02 30 28 26 8 0 7 0 9 63 10
2020 PG 8 8 33 22 19 3 6 45 18 36
2020 PG-02 0 7 36 36 21 0 0 57 7 14
2020 PG-03 20 10 30 20 10 0 10 33 33 10
2019 PG 19 13 23 23 13 3 6 39 36 31
2018 PG 24 43 19 0 10 5 0 10 70 21

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 10 33 39 11 7 0 0 18 43 25
2022 PG-02 8 40 32 20 0 0 0 20 49 10
2020 PG 8 25 33 14 17 3 0 31 34 36
2020 PG-02 0 29 36 14 21 0 0 36 29 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PG 16 16 35 16 13 3 0 30 33 31
2018 PG 24 29 29 10 5 5 0 15 55 21

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 0 7 21 48 22 0 3 71 8 25
2022 PG-02 0 0 0 51 42 0 7 100 0 10
2020 PG 0 8 36 36 14 3 3 53 9 36
2020 PG-02 0 7 29 50 14 0 0 64 7 14
2020 PG-03 0 10 40 30 20 0 0 50 10 10
2019 PG 10 10 32 29 16 3 0 47 20 31

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 32 28 11 12 0 0 50 23 25
2022 PG-02 23 39 27 12 0 0 0 61 12 10
2020 PG 28 31 25 6 6 6 0 62 12 36
2020 PG-02 36 36 7 0 14 7 0 77 15 14
2020 PG-03 10 20 50 10 0 10 0 33 11 10
2019 PG 10 32 23 16 16 3 0 43 33 31

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 37 27 14 22 0 0 0 64 22 25
2022 PG-02 31 31 0 38 0 0 0 62 38 10
2020 PG 56 28 6 6 3 3 0 86 9 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 14
2020 PG-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 42 29 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 31
2018 PG 38 38 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 61 29 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 25
2022 PG-02 49 43 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 PG 53 33 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 36
2020 PG-02 64 14 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2020 PG-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PG 35 29 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 31
2018 PG 43 33 5 10 5 5 0 80 15 21

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 33 39 11 4 11 3 0 74 15 25
2022 PG-02 26 35 12 12 8 7 0 66 21 10
2020 PG 39 47 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 36
2020 PG-02 43 29 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2020 PG-03 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PG 35 32 13 13 3 3 0 70 17 31
2018 PG 29 43 14 10 0 5 0 75 10 21

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 19 66 4 8 0 3 0 88 8 25
2022 PG-02 23 58 0 12 0 7 0 87 13 10
2020 PG 44 39 8 3 3 3 0 86 6 36
2020 PG-02 50 36 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 14
2020 PG-03 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PG 23 39 23 10 6 0 0 61 16 31
2018 PG 27 36 23 9 0 5 0 67 10 22

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 24 38 22 4 0 12 0 70 5 25
2022 PG-02 31 7 50 0 0 12 0 43 0 10
2020 PG 39 36 17 0 3 6 0 79 3 36
2020 PG-02 43 43 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 14
2020 PG-03 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 PG 35 29 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 31
2018 PG 23 27 36 5 0 9 0 55 5 22

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 PG-02 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 67 28 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 36
2020 PG-02 79 7 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2020 PG-03 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PG 47 27 20 3 3 0 0 73 7 30
2018 PG 23 45 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 22

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 38 27 14 0 4 3 14 78 5 25
2022 PG-02 15 36 18 0 12 0 20 63 15 10

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 30 35 10 4 4 3 14 78 10 25
2022 PG-02 15 37 17 0 12 0 20 64 15 10

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 12 32 6 6 7 32 4 69 21 25
2022 PG-02 15 8 17 17 8 23 11 35 39 10
2020 PG 33 39 17 0 3 6 3 79 3 36
2020 PG-02 36 36 0 0 7 14 7 91 9 14
2020 PG-03 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 17 40 25 8 0 0 11 63 9 25
2022 PG-02 16 34 28 13 0 0 10 55 14 10
2020 PG 50 28 14 0 3 3 3 82 3 36
2020 PG-02 43 29 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 14
2020 PG-03 40 20 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 4 7 18 0 3 56 12 32 9 25
2022 PG-02 0 0 18 0 8 49 24 0 31 10

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 10 34 29 0 3 14 10 58 4 25
2022 PG-02 7 37 10 0 8 19 19 71 13 10
2020 PG 25 25 25 8 8 6 3 55 18 36
2020 PG-02 21 29 36 0 7 7 0 54 8 14
2020 PG-03 10 50 10 0 20 0 10 67 22 10
2019 PG 19 13 23 19 6 13 6 40 32 31
2018 PG 29 29 29 0 10 5 0 60 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 29 27 19 8 7 10 0 62 16 25
2022 PG-02 24 16 21 12 8 19 0 50 24 10
2020 PG 50 36 8 0 3 0 3 89 3 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2020 PG-03 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 33 37 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 30
2018 PG 32 32 18 5 5 9 0 70 10 22

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 26 37 19 7 7 4 0 66 14 25
2022 PG-02 33 20 21 19 8 0 0 52 27 10
2020 PG 50 39 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2020 PG-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PG 23 40 23 13 0 0 0 63 13 30
2018 PG 27 32 27 9 0 5 0 62 10 22

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 19 17 18 10 11 25 0 48 28 25
2022 PG-02 7 27 17 0 20 29 0 48 28 10
2020 PG 25 25 17 14 6 14 0 58 23 36
2020 PG-02 36 21 7 7 14 14 0 67 25 14
2020 PG-03 20 30 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10
2019 PG 10 33 30 0 10 13 3 52 12 30
2018 PG 14 23 23 23 0 18 0 44 28 22

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 41 49 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2022 PG-02 32 61 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 PG 47 33 0 17 3 0 0 81 19 36
2020 PG-02 50 29 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2020 PG-03 30 40 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 33 49 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 25
2022 PG-02 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2020 PG 50 28 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 36
2020 PG-02 64 7 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2020 PG-03 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PG 55 21 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 29

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 39 43 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 25
2022 PG-02 31 38 23 7 0 0 0 69 7 10
2020 PG 61 28 3 3 6 0 0 89 8 36
2020 PG-02 50 29 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2020 PG-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PG 55 28 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 75 13 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2022 PG-02 61 27 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2020 PG 81 14 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 36
2020 PG-02 79 7 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2020 PG-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 74 14 0 8 0 0 4 91 9 25
2022 PG-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PG 74 10 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 31

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 54 20 16 4 6 0 0 74 10 25
2022 PG-02 61 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2020 PG 78 14 6 0 0 3 0 94 0 36
2020 PG-02 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 PG-03 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PG 58 13 16 3 3 6 0 76 7 31

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PG 25 11 22 0 0 33 8 62 0 36
2020 PG-02 29 0 21 0 0 50 0 57 0 14
2020 PG-03 20 30 20 0 0 10 20 71 0 10
2019 PG 13 16 39 0 0 19 13 43 0 31
2018 PG 5 23 23 5 0 45 0 50 8 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 31 24 0 7 23 0 60 9 25
2020 PG 44 28 19 0 0 6 3 79 0 36
2020 PG-02 64 21 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2020 PG-03 20 40 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10
2019 PG 26 39 19 6 0 6 3 71 7 31
2018 PG 9 36 27 0 0 27 0 63 0 22

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG-02 0 100 10
2018 PG 0 100 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 17 8 0 4 51 3 73 9 25
2020 PG 25 11 22 0 6 28 8 57 9 36
2020 PG-02 29 7 21 0 0 43 0 63 0 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 30 0 10 0 20 50 13 10
2019 PG 10 13 48 0 0 19 10 32 0 31
2018 PG 9 23 27 0 0 41 0 54 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 19 28 16 3 0 32 3 71 4 25
2020 PG 47 17 25 0 6 3 3 68 6 36
2020 PG-02 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 40 0 10 0 10 44 11 10
2019 PG 29 16 39 6 0 10 0 50 7 31
2018 PG 14 32 23 0 0 32 0 67 0 22

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 9 91 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10
2020 PG 26 74 35
2020 PG-02 14 86 14
2020 PG-03 40 60 10
2019 PG 32 68 31

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 PG 100 0 10

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 PG 30 20 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 34 44 11 4 0 3 4 84 4 25
2022 PG-02 23 57 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 10
2020 PG 75 17 3 3 0 3 0 94 3 36
2020 PG-02 79 14 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2020 PG-03 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 85 11 0 4 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 96 4 25
2022 PG-02 91 9 10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 22 78 25
2022 PG-02 31 69 10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 45 55 25
2022 PG-02 17 83 10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 36 64 25
2022 PG-02 27 73 10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 9 91 25
2022 PG-02 22 78 10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 18 82 25
2022 PG-02 22 78 10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 13 87 25
2022 PG-02 22 78 10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 14 86 25
2022 PG-02 13 87 10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 4 96 25
2022 PG-02 9 91 10

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

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 42 58 25
2022 PG-02 40 60 10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 3 97 25
2022 PG-02 8 92 10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 30 70 25
2022 PG-02 31 69 10

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 51 38 0 0 5 0 7 95 5 25
2022 PG-02 49 34 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 10

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 10 5 18 24 40 3 0 65 16 20
2022 PG-02 13 0 22 28 30 8 0 62 14 10

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 5 24 16 9 39 3 4 52 31 25
2022 PG-02 13 10 17 11 33 8 9 53 27 10
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 43 7 4 4 7 0 83 9 25
2022 PG-02 26 51 0 12 12 0 0 77 23 10
2020 PG 58 25 6 3 6 3 0 86 9 36
2020 PG-02 71 14 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2020 PG-03 40 30 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 3 4 14 0 43 3 33 67 11 25
2022 PG-02 8 0 8 0 48 0 36 74 13 10

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 22 45 19 0 7 6 0 72 8 25
2022 PG-02 23 30 21 0 20 7 0 56 21 10
2020 PG 60 29 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2020 PG-02 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2020 PG-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PG 40 37 17 7 0 0 0 77 7 30
2018 PG 36 45 9 5 0 5 0 86 5 22

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 7 30 14 42 8 25
2022 PG-02 8 15 19 58 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 27 54 4 8 0 7 0 87 9 25
2022 PG-02 15 74 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 PG 61 22 8 6 0 3 0 86 6 36
2020 PG-02 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 PG-03 50 20 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 33 8 12 4 7 0 74 17 25
2022 PG-02 23 44 0 22 12 0 0 67 33 10
2020 PG 53 22 8 6 8 3 0 77 14 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2020 PG-03 40 30 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 26 31 18 4 11 9 0 64 16 25
2022 PG-02 27 37 9 0 20 7 0 69 21 10
2020 PG 47 25 14 8 3 3 0 74 11 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 0 7 0 7 0 92 8 14
2020 PG-03 40 10 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PG 19 26 35 6 13 0 0 45 19 31
2018 PG 23 23 23 18 5 9 0 50 25 22

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 PG 10 57 10 23 0 0 0 68 23 10
2020 PG 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 22 36 24 0 10 0 8 64 10 25
2022 PG-02 15 19 57 0 8 0 0 34 8 10
2020 PG 54 17 14 9 0 0 6 76 9 35
2020 PG-02 57 7 29 0 0 0 7 69 0 14
2020 PG-03 50 10 10 20 0 0 10 67 22 10
2019 PG 23 16 35 16 10 0 0 39 26 31
2018 PG 27 9 27 23 14 0 0 36 36 22

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 7 16 23 29 24 0 0 23 54 25
2022 PG-02 8 15 7 42 27 0 0 24 69 10
2020 PG 20 29 14 14 23 0 0 49 37 35
2020 PG-02 14 43 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 14
2020 PG-03 20 10 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PG 13 26 26 16 13 3 3 41 31 31
2018 PG 5 18 45 14 18 0 0 23 32 22

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 14 25 11 25 22 0 4 40 48 25
2022 PG-02 28 22 12 11 27 0 0 50 38 10
2020 PG 23 23 23 17 14 0 0 46 31 35
2020 PG-02 21 36 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2020 PG-03 20 20 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2019 PG 27 17 23 13 13 3 3 46 29 30
2018 PG 14 23 27 23 9 5 0 38 33 22

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 7 13 23 22 35 0 0 19 58 25
2022 PG-02 8 15 23 19 35 0 0 23 54 10
2020 PG 14 20 26 14 23 0 3 35 38 35
2020 PG-02 21 21 36 7 14 0 0 43 21 14
2020 PG-03 0 20 20 20 30 0 10 22 56 10
2019 PG 10 30 20 13 23 0 3 41 38 30
2018 PG 5 14 32 27 23 0 0 18 50 22

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 50 22 0 8 4 7 9 86 14 25
2022 PG-02 63 21 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 10
2020 PG 51 23 14 9 3 0 0 74 11 35
2020 PG-02 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2020 PG-03 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PG 55 6 13 6 0 3 16 76 8 31
2018 PG 50 14 14 0 5 0 18 78 6 22

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 39 27 10 14 4 0 5 70 20 25
2022 PG-02 32 24 29 0 0 0 15 66 0 10
2020 PG 40 14 17 23 6 0 0 54 29 35
2020 PG-02 64 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2020 PG-03 30 0 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PG 32 26 16 6 16 0 3 60 23 31
2018 PG 23 32 23 0 23 0 0 55 23 22

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 33 32 20 11 4 0 0 65 15 25
2022 PG-02 46 37 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 PG 36 42 14 6 0 0 3 80 6 36
2020 PG-02 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 PG-03 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 PG 39 29 23 0 10 0 0 68 10 31
2018 PG 19 29 29 14 10 0 0 48 24 21

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 26 31 29 10 4 0 0 57 15 25
2022 PG-02 35 45 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PG 33 25 28 8 0 0 6 62 9 36
2020 PG-02 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2020 PG-03 20 30 20 20 0 0 10 56 22 10
2019 PG 19 29 29 13 3 3 3 52 17 31
2018 PG 19 14 33 24 10 0 0 33 33 21

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 24 35 22 12 0 7 0 63 13 25
2022 PG-02 46 32 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 10
2020 PG 42 28 19 8 3 0 0 69 11 36
2020 PG-02 50 14 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2020 PG-03 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PG 23 32 19 16 10 0 0 55 26 31
2018 PG 24 19 38 14 5 0 0 43 19 21

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 47 19 7 11 8 7 0 71 21 25
2022 PG-02 54 34 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2020 PG 61 25 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 36
2020 PG-02 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2020 PG-03 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PG 23 33 17 3 20 3 0 59 24 30

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 47 22 19 0 4 7 0 75 4 25
2022 PG-02 56 29 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2020 PG 39 39 8 6 6 0 3 80 11 36
2020 PG-02 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2020 PG-03 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 21 28 30 4 11 7 0 52 16 25
2022 PG-02 16 12 52 0 20 0 0 28 20 10
2020 PG 31 39 19 6 3 0 3 71 9 36
2020 PG-02 29 43 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2020 PG-03 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PG 32 26 26 13 0 3 0 60 13 31
2018 PG 19 33 19 24 5 0 0 52 29 21

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 50 23 11 3 4 7 3 80 8 25
2022 PG-02 64 28 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 PG 58 28 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 36
2020 PG-02 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2020 PG-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 58 19 13 6 0 3 0 80 7 31
2018 PG 48 29 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 56 32 0 3 8 0 0 88 12 25
2022 PG-02 64 24 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 10
2020 PG 53 31 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 36
2020 PG-02 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2020 PG-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 58 17 11 0 0 7 8 87 0 25
2022 PG-02 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PG 75 8 6 0 0 8 3 94 0 36
2020 PG-02 86 7 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2020 PG-03 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 PG 68 13 3 3 3 0 10 89 7 31
2018 PG 76 19 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 75 8 0 4 3 7 4 92 8 25
2022 PG-02 83 9 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 PG 81 8 3 3 0 6 0 94 3 36
2020 PG-02 93 0 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2020 PG-03 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PG 61 19 3 3 3 3 6 89 7 31
2018 PG 76 5 10 0 5 0 5 85 5 21

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 60 15 4 4 3 7 8 88 8 25
2022 PG-02 63 17 0 0 8 0 12 91 9 10
2020 PG 64 25 6 0 0 3 3 94 0 36
2020 PG-02 71 14 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2020 PG-03 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 PG 45 32 10 3 3 0 6 83 7 31
2018 PG 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 67 8 7 4 0 7 8 87 5 25
2022 PG-02 79 0 9 0 0 0 12 90 0 10
2020 PG 75 11 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 36
2020 PG-02 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 PG-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 48 23 13 6 6 0 3 73 13 31
2018 PG 48 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 52 14 6 0 3 7 19 89 4 25
2022 PG-02 71 0 0 0 8 0 21 90 10 10
2020 PG 61 11 8 6 0 0 14 84 6 36
2020 PG-02 71 7 0 7 0 0 14 92 8 14
2020 PG-03 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PG 32 16 10 3 3 0 35 75 10 31
2018 PG 50 20 5 5 5 0 15 82 12 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 45 29 0 0 3 7 16 96 4 25
2022 PG-02 66 15 0 0 8 0 12 91 9 10
2020 PG 53 25 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 36
2020 PG-02 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2020 PG-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PG 57 10 13 3 7 0 10 74 11 30
2018 PG 38 29 29 0 5 0 0 67 5 21

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 72 10 4 0 0 7 8 96 0 25
2022 PG-02 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PG 80 6 3 3 3 3 3 91 6 35
2020 PG-02 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 PG-03 60 10 10 0 10 10 0 78 11 10
2019 PG 58 19 13 0 3 0 6 83 3 31
2018 PG 76 14 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 39 28 20 4 0 7 3 74 4 25
2022 PG-02 36 28 29 0 0 0 7 69 0 10
2020 PG 39 25 28 0 3 0 6 68 3 36
2020 PG-02 36 29 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14
2020 PG-03 20 40 20 0 10 0 10 67 11 10
2019 PG 42 26 19 3 3 0 6 72 7 31
2018 PG 29 33 29 5 5 0 0 62 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 23 32 14 15 0 0 39 29 25
2022 PG-02 15 15 31 19 20 0 0 30 39 10
2020 PG 31 26 23 17 3 0 0 57 20 35
2020 PG-02 43 21 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2019 PG 13 26 35 19 6 0 0 39 26 31
2018 PG 5 36 36 23 0 0 0 41 23 22

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 8 28 32 32 0 0 0 32 36 25
2022 PG-02 0 39 34 27 0 0 0 27 39 10
2020 PG 11 14 36 31 8 0 0 39 25 36
2020 PG-02 7 7 43 29 14 0 0 43 14 14
2020 PG-03 20 10 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2019 PG 13 19 29 29 10 0 0 39 32 31
2018 PG 9 14 41 27 9 0 0 36 23 22
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 10 76 14 0 25
2022 PG-02 9 63 29 0 10
2020 PG 19 50 25 6 36
2020 PG-02 21 43 29 7 14
2020 PG-03 0 70 20 10 10

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 32 27 14 4 0 3 20 77 5 25
2022 PG-02 49 27 0 0 0 9 15 100 0 10
2020 PG 58 14 14 8 3 0 3 74 11 36
2020 PG-02 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 PG-03 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PG 47 23 3 7 10 0 10 78 19 30
2018 PG 50 18 9 5 14 0 5 71 19 22
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