2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Global Affairs Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	42	10	7	4	0	80	11	4270
2022	Part-time	33	45	9	12	1	1	79	13	90
2020	Full-time	37	41	11	8	3	0	78	11	4415
2020	Part-time	39	37	12	8	5	0	76	13	103
2019	Full-time	40	39	10	7	4	0	80	11	3785
2019	Part-time	34	41	12	12	1	0	74	14	64

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	39	12	9	6	0	72	16	4265
2022	Part-time	35	47	12	3	1	1	84	4	90
2020	Full-time	34	37	14	10	6	0	71	16	4403
2020	Part-time	35	48	8	5	4	0	83	8	102
2019	Full-time	31	39	13	10	6	0	70	17	3770
2019	Part-time	35	37	15	12	1	0	72	13	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	35	9	4	2	0	85	5	4260
2022	Part-time	38	52	4	6	0	1	91	6	90
2020	Full-time	50	35	10	3	1	0	85	5	4376
2020	Part-time	45	41	9	4	2	0	85	6	103
2019	Full-time	53	34	9	3	2	0	87	5	3756
2019	Part-time	53	28	18	1	0	0	81	1	64

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	40	10	6	3	0	81	9	4265
2022	Part-time	37	45	12	5	1	1	83	5	90
2020	Full-time	43	38	11	6	2	0	82	8	4411
2020	Part-time	42	43	10	4	1	0	85	5	103
2019	Full-time	44	39	10	5	2	0	83	7	3783
2019	Part-time	47	27	20	6	0	0	74	6	64

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	Full-time	25	31	19	15	10	1	0	57	24	4270
2022	Part-time	41	30	16	8	1	0	4	74	10	90
2020	Full-time	30	32	19	12	6	0	0	63	19	4383
2020	Part-time	38	37	13	8	4	0	0	76	11	103
2019	Full-time	29	34	18	12	6	1	0	63	18	3778
2019	Part-time	41	28	13	13	5	0	0	69	18	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	35	17	15	9	0	59	24	4270
2022	Part-time	37	32	13	13	1	4	72	15	90
2020	Full-time	29	36	17	12	6	0	65	18	4379
2020	Part-time	38	42	8	9	3	0	80	12	100
2019	Full-time	27	37	18	12	6	0	64	17	3761
2019	Part-time	39	26	23	8	4	0	65	12	64

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	28	15	10	8	4	1	65	20	4270
2022	Part-time	39	24	14	12	1	6	4	71	14	90
2020	Full-time	38	28	15	9	6	2	1	69	15	4399
2020	Part-time	43	27	14	12	0	2	2	73	12	103
2019	Full-time	37	30	15	9	5	2	1	69	15	3791
2019	Part-time	44	25	16	6	7	3	0	70	14	64

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	31	10	3	2	1	3	84	5	4265
2022	Part-time	36	33	16	2	0	5	8	80	2	90
2020	Full-time	54	28	9	3	2	1	2	85	5	4406
2020	Part-time	44	29	14	3	2	1	6	80	5	103
2019	Full-time	51	28	11	4	2	1	2	82	6	3779
2019	Part-time	53	19	10	7	5	0	6	77	12	62

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	33	9	7	4	1	1	79	12	4265
2022	Part-time	49	37	5	6	0	0	4	89	6	90
2020	Full-time	47	31	10	7	4	0	0	79	11	4413
2020	Part-time	51	24	13	7	3	1	1	77	10	103
2019	Full-time	42	32	10	9	5	1	1	75	14	3772
2019	Part-time	46	28	15	4	6	0	1	75	10	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	29	9	8	5	0	77	13	4270
2022	Part-time	52	31	10	4	3	1	84	6	90
2020	Full-time	52	28	9	7	4	0	80	11	4414
2020	Part-time	51	27	9	9	4	0	78	13	102
2019	Full-time	46	29	10	8	6	0	76	14	3788
2019	Part-time	55	18	17	6	4	0	73	10	64

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	Full-time	27	33	15	11	7	6	0	64	20	4265
2022	Part-time	31	36	18	3	4	6	1	72	8	90
2020	Full-time	33	34	14	8	4	7	0	72	13	4416
2020	Part-time	37	33	12	4	2	13	0	80	6	103
2019	Full-time	28	33	18	10	5	6	0	65	16	3780
2019	Part-time	42	27	10	7	4	10	0	77	12	64

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	31	18	15	10	2	0	56	26	4265
2022	Part-time	27	36	18	10	3	4	1	67	15	90
2020	Full-time	29	35	16	12	7	2	0	65	19	4395
2020	Part-time	37	27	20	7	4	6	0	68	11	102
2019	Full-time	25	34	18	13	7	2	0	60	21	3767
2019	Part-time	35	34	13	8	4	6	0	74	12	64

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	Full-time	17	28	21	18	12	4	0	47	31	4270
2022	Part-time	20	29	27	12	4	6	1	54	17	90
2020	Full-time	19	33	19	17	8	3	0	54	26	4394
2020	Part-time	27	30	21	7	4	11	0	64	12	103
2019	Full-time	17	31	21	19	9	4	0	50	29	3771
2019	Part-time	32	23	16	14	8	8	0	60	23	64

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	Full-time	16	32	19	19	12	2	0	49	32	4270
2022	Part-time	24	33	25	11	4	1	2	59	15	90
2020	Full-time	20	35	18	17	8	2	0	56	26	4408
2020	Part-time	25	39	17	11	3	5	0	67	15	103
2019	Full-time	14	32	20	20	12	2	0	47	32	3777
2019	Part-time	28	27	18	10	9	7	0	59	21	64

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	36	15	11	7	0	67	18	4270
2022	Part-time	32	44	9	12	1	1	77	13	90
2020	Full-time	31	38	13	11	6	0	70	18	4407
2020	Part-time	45	34	14	5	3	0	79	8	103
2019	Full-time	28	39	13	12	7	0	67	19	3780
2019	Part-time	35	42	13	7	3	0	77	10	64

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	46	9	10	5	0	76	15	4260
2022	Part-time	30	56	6	4	2	1	88	6	90
2020	Full-time	29	44	12	11	4	0	73	15	4382
2020	Part-time	32	47	14	5	2	0	79	7	103
2019	Full-time	28	43	13	12	5	0	71	16	3759
2019	Part-time	32	40	13	10	4	0	72	14	64

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	33	12	9	6	0	0	73	15	4270
2022	Part-time	37	44	9	9	0	0	2	82	9	90
2020	Full-time	42	32	12	9	5	0	1	74	14	4405
2020	Part-time	44	32	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	102
2019	Full-time	39	32	12	10	6	1	1	72	16	3790
2019	Part-time	50	24	11	6	7	0	1	75	13	64

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	41	13	14	6	0	67	20	4260
2022	Part-time	32	39	16	7	3	4	73	11	90
2020	Full-time	27	40	14	14	4	1	68	19	4397
2020	Part-time	35	38	8	12	3	3	75	16	103
2019	Full-time	26	41	14	14	5	0	67	19	3777
2019	Part-time	28	38	14	14	3	4	69	17	64

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	26	11	6	5	2	1	77	12	4265
2022	Part-time	46	27	9	7	3	1	7	79	11	90
2020	Full-time	48	25	12	6	5	2	1	75	12	4393
2020	Part-time	49	26	12	6	3	1	3	78	9	103

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	26	17	20	21	2	0	41	42	4270
2022	Part-time	23	41	15	9	4	3	4	69	15	90
2020	Full-time	15	25	18	20	19	2	0	41	40	4402
2020	Part-time	24	29	20	14	8	5	1	56	24	103
2019	Full-time	14	26	17	21	20	2	0	41	42	3777
2019	Part-time	28	18	13	18	11	9	1	52	33	63

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	25	17	8	7	1	6	66	16	4270
2022	Part-time	29	27	25	6	5	0	8	61	12	90
2020	Full-time	41	25	17	8	6	1	3	68	14	4410
2020	Part-time	36	19	23	10	4	0	10	60	15	103
2019	Full-time	44	25	15	6	4	1	4	73	11	3785
2019	Part-time	46	17	15	6	7	0	10	69	14	63

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	26	16	7	4	2	4	70	12	4265
2022	Part-time	48	21	15	5	2	1	8	76	7	90
2020	Full-time	39	28	18	7	4	1	2	70	11	4409
2020	Part-time	43	27	13	4	1	2	9	80	5	103
2019	Full-time	42	25	17	8	4	1	3	70	12	3779
2019	Part-time	50	17	17	1	1	3	10	78	3	63

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	12	6	3	3	5	7	85	7	4270
2022	Part-time	75	5	3	1	1	0	16	95	2	90
2020	Full-time	65	12	8	4	4	4	4	84	8	4400
2020	Part-time	70	11	4	3	1	3	9	92	4	103
2019	Full-time	69	11	6	2	3	4	5	88	6	3765
2019	Part-time	77	7	1	0	2	4	7	96	2	62

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	10	4	2	2	2	15	91	4	4265
2022	Part-time	65	11	3	0	1	0	20	95	2	90
2020	Full-time	69	12	5	2	1	2	9	90	4	4401
2020	Part-time	64	10	7	2	1	2	14	88	3	103
2019	Full-time	75	6	3	1	1	2	11	93	3	3769
2019	Part-time	71	3	4	1	2	6	12	91	5	63

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	28	12	19	22	2	1	45	42	4270
2022	Part-time	19	18	15	20	8	9	10	46	35	90
2020	Full-time	14	23	15	20	24	2	1	39	46	4411
2020	Part-time	21	18	16	15	12	6	11	48	32	101
2019	Full-time	14	25	14	19	25	2	1	40	46	3791
2019	Part-time	25	18	15	15	14	9	4	49	33	64

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	Full-time	31	42	12	10	5	0	0	73	15	4265
2022	Part-time	33	41	11	10	3	0	1	75	13	90
2020	Full-time	34	41	12	9	4	0	0	76	13	4388
2020	Part-time	32	46	8	7	4	1	1	79	12	102
2019	Full-time	31	39	13	11	5	0	0	71	15	3763
2019	Part-time	27	42	15	10	7	0	0	69	17	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	37	14	8	5	0	73	14	4265
2022	Part-time	39	31	16	11	1	1	71	13	90
2020	Full-time	36	37	13	9	4	0	73	13	4398
2020	Part-time	39	35	16	5	6	0	74	11	103
2019	Full-time	34	36	15	9	5	0	71	14	3776
2019	Part-time	34	23	23	14	5	0	57	19	64

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	38	14	9	5	0	1	72	14	4265
2022	Part-time	39	47	10	3	1	0	1	87	3	90
2020	Full-time	31	42	13	9	4	0	0	74	13	4374
2020	Part-time	34	45	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	102
2019	Full-time	30	41	14	10	4	1	0	72	14	3737
2019	Part-time	29	40	17	8	3	1	1	71	11	63

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	41	20	13	6	3	0	59	19	4270
2022	Part-time	26	36	20	9	3	5	1	67	12	90
2020	Full-time	18	44	20	11	4	3	0	64	15	4400
2020	Part-time	19	49	16	6	2	8	0	73	9	103
2019	Full-time	16	44	21	12	4	4	0	62	16	3778
2019	Part-time	25	27	19	20	0	8	0	57	22	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	36	11	13	8	0	68	21	4265
2022	Part-time	50	33	8	1	6	2	85	7	90
2020	Full-time	35	34	12	13	7	0	69	19	4409
2020	Part-time	46	32	12	5	2	2	80	7	102
2019	Full-time	36	33	12	12	7	0	70	18	3786
2019	Part-time	49	31	5	11	2	1	82	13	64

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	31	19	12	12	0	57	25	4270
2022	Part-time	36	45	11	2	2	2	83	5	90
2020	Full-time	25	30	20	14	11	0	55	25	4371
2020	Part-time	39	35	19	4	5	0	73	8	101
2019	Full-time	27	31	20	12	10	0	58	22	3768
2019	Part-time	43	36	11	6	4	0	78	10	63

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	27	7	4	3	2	2	85	8	4270
2022	Part-time	68	26	1	4	1	0	1	95	4	90

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	28	26	4270
2022	Part-time	54	17	29	90
2020	Full-time	37	33	30	4417
2020	Part-time	37	23	39	103
2019	Full-time	42	32	26	3790
2019	Part-time	46	22	32	64

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	50	19	7	7	8	1930
2022	Part-time	9	22	16	10	39	4	45
2020	Full-time	9	56	20	4	5	6	1667
2020	Part-time	20	18	5	7	50	0	39
2019	Full-time	9	54	17	5	9	5	1570
2019	Part-time	20	25	3	0	49	4	30

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	40	7	5	2	0	86	7	4260
2022	Part-time	33	57	7	1	0	1	92	1	90
2020	Full-time	46	39	8	4	2	0	85	6	4392
2020	Part-time	43	41	10	5	0	0	85	5	103
2019	Full-time	43	41	8	5	2	0	85	7	3767
2019	Part-time	39	44	15	3	0	0	83	3	63

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	Full-time	18	43	19	13	6	1	0	62	19	4270
2022	Part-time	27	46	18	6	0	1	2	75	6	90
2020	Full-time	22	46	17	11	3	1	0	69	14	4406
2020	Part-time	31	48	11	8	1	1	0	80	9	103
2019	Full-time	20	47	17	12	3	1	0	67	16	3783
2019	Part-time	32	46	12	7	1	1	0	79	8	64

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	25	38	18	7	1	2	25	36	4255
2022	Part-time	4	26	32	20	15	0	3	36	31	90
2020	Full-time	7	24	39	21	7	1	1	28	32	4413
2020	Part-time	5	24	45	17	5	3	1	23	30	102
2019	Full-time	8	25	39	19	7	1	1	27	34	3778
2019	Part-time	13	26	31	16	11	1	1	28	41	64

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	28	32	16	6	1	2	22	45	4255
2022	Part-time	5	34	23	24	12	1	2	37	40	90
2020	Full-time	16	25	32	18	7	1	1	25	42	4404
2020	Part-time	15	19	32	20	8	3	2	30	37	103
2019	Full-time	19	27	30	15	6	1	2	22	47	3768
2019	Part-time	17	33	18	18	7	1	6	26	54	63

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	25	32	19	9	0	2	28	39	4260
2022	Part-time	1	16	42	24	14	0	4	39	17	90
2020	Full-time	13	24	33	19	8	1	1	28	38	4392
2020	Part-time	6	14	32	32	13	1	1	46	21	103
2019	Full-time	12	25	35	19	7	1	1	27	38	3765
2019	Part-time	10	20	31	15	20	1	3	37	31	64

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	25	26	15	9	1	3	26	47	4255
2022	Part-time	4	17	35	16	17	3	8	38	24	90
2020	Full-time	16	24	29	19	9	1	2	29	41	4404
2020	Part-time	7	15	32	22	13	4	6	39	25	103
2019	Full-time	18	24	28	17	10	1	2	27	43	3780
2019	Part-time	10	14	32	16	20	0	9	39	26	62

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	22	28	18	10	2	4	30	40	4255
2022	Part-time	5	25	24	23	11	6	6	39	34	90
2020	Full-time	10	18	29	25	13	3	3	40	30	4392
2020	Part-time	8	21	22	18	18	5	7	41	34	103
2019	Full-time	16	23	29	20	8	2	2	29	41	3773
2019	Part-time	18	21	20	15	12	10	5	31	45	63

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	27	32	12	6	1	3	20	47	4255
2022	Part-time	6	20	42	11	14	2	3	27	28	90
2020	Full-time	17	24	32	17	7	1	1	24	43	4403
2020	Part-time	10	16	36	20	12	2	3	34	28	103
2019	Full-time	20	28	30	14	5	1	1	20	49	3769
2019	Part-time	13	31	24	13	12	1	6	27	47	64

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	21	38	20	9	0	2	30	31	4260
2022	Part-time	7	14	43	16	18	0	2	34	22	90
2020	Full-time	7	20	39	24	9	0	1	33	27	4415
2020	Part-time	5	20	47	21	6	0	2	27	25	103
2019	Full-time	11	21	35	22	9	1	1	31	33	3777
2019	Part-time	9	27	32	17	13	0	1	31	36	64

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	26	21	24	15	2	0	37	41	4265
2022	Part-time	18	44	11	20	3	2	2	64	24	90
2020	Full-time	13	33	22	21	9	2	0	47	31	4386
2020	Part-time	22	32	25	12	4	4	0	57	17	103
2019	Full-time	10	29	23	25	12	2	0	40	37	3768
2019	Part-time	15	32	23	21	7	3	0	48	28	64

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	29	8	8	4	1	0	80	12	4265
2022	Part-time	56	29	6	4	1	2	2	89	5	90
2020	Full-time	49	30	8	8	4	1	0	80	12	4399
2020	Part-time	56	22	14	4	3	0	1	79	7	103
2019	Full-time	45	31	8	9	6	1	0	77	15	3772
2019	Part-time	48	25	13	7	8	0	0	73	15	64

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	Full-time	56	30	6	5	2	0	0	87	7	4270
2022	Part-time	64	29	1	2	0	2	2	97	2	90
2020	Full-time	56	31	5	5	2	0	0	88	7	4382
2020	Part-time	62	29	3	4	2	0	0	91	6	103
2019	Full-time	51	34	6	7	3	0	0	84	9	3765
2019	Part-time	54	32	10	3	1	0	0	85	5	64

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	36	9	4	2	1	0	84	7	4270
2022	Part-time	55	34	9	1	0	0	1	90	1	90
2020	Full-time	48	35	9	5	2	1	0	84	7	4372
2020	Part-time	60	23	13	3	0	1	0	84	3	103
2019	Full-time	45	37	9	5	2	1	0	84	7	3784
2019	Part-time	49	29	11	7	5	0	0	78	12	63

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	38	17	13	7	2	0	62	20	4265
2022	Part-time	30	50	13	3	3	0	1	81	6	90
2020	Full-time	27	40	15	12	4	1	0	69	17	4392
2020	Part-time	33	43	17	4	3	1	0	77	7	102
2019	Full-time	28	41	15	10	4	2	0	70	14	3766
2019	Part-time	42	29	19	7	0	3	0	73	7	63

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	40	15	9	5	6	1	70	15	4265
2022	Part-time	24	47	7	10	1	8	4	81	12	90
2020	Full-time	30	37	15	8	4	4	0	71	13	4399
2020	Part-time	32	39	17	5	2	6	0	75	7	103
2019	Full-time	34	41	13	6	3	3	0	77	9	3774
2019	Part-time	48	23	16	6	1	6	0	75	8	63

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	Full-time	34	39	12	10	5	0	0	73	15	4270
2022	Part-time	57	30	5	3	2	0	4	90	5	90
2020	Full-time	40	37	11	9	4	0	0	77	12	4389
2020	Part-time	50	35	9	6	0	1	0	86	6	102
2019	Full-time	38	38	12	8	4	0	0	76	11	3780
2019	Part-time	50	33	10	6	1	0	0	83	7	64

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	29	10	7	5	7	4	75	13	4270
2022	Part-time	39	32	10	7	0	5	7	81	8	90

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	28	11	7	5	7	5	74	13	4270
2022	Part-time	35	39	9	1	4	5	7	85	5	90

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	30	28	6	2	9	1	59	9	4270
2022	Part-time	26	31	20	1	4	15	4	70	6	90
2020	Full-time	30	38	16	6	4	5	1	72	11	4407
2020	Part-time	32	39	16	5	1	5	1	76	7	103

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	34	10	8	6	6	3	74	15	4265
2022	Part-time	30	44	7	10	1	3	4	80	12	90
2020	Full-time	37	33	10	8	5	4	3	76	13	4385
2020	Part-time	36	36	13	6	2	5	3	78	8	103

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	23	21	5	4	33	4	52	15	4265
2022	Part-time	11	22	17	1	1	41	8	64	4	90

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	2	20	17	44	12	0	7	69	110

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	30	16	9	6	7	6	64	17	4265
2022	Part-time	33	29	7	5	1	13	12	84	7	90
2020	Full-time	27	32	16	9	5	6	5	66	16	4405
2020	Part-time	36	28	14	2	4	9	8	76	7	102
2019	Full-time	27	31	16	11	7	5	4	63	20	3776
2019	Part-time	29	30	14	1	8	11	7	72	11	64

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	39	13	11	7	3	1	68	18	4265
2022	Part-time	22	26	24	12	4	8	4	55	18	90
2020	Full-time	32	39	12	9	4	2	1	73	14	4406
2020	Part-time	27	38	12	14	4	6	0	68	19	103
2019	Full-time	31	39	13	9	4	2	1	73	14	3780
2019	Part-time	41	24	11	13	8	4	0	68	21	64

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	38	22	11	6	2	0	60	18	4265
2022	Part-time	24	51	12	7	2	3	1	78	10	90
2020	Full-time	27	40	20	7	4	1	0	68	11	4392
2020	Part-time	29	45	15	7	1	3	0	76	8	102
2019	Full-time	25	40	20	8	4	2	0	67	13	3763
2019	Part-time	36	31	23	4	6	0	0	66	10	64

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	20	18	15	17	12	4	40	38	4265
2022	Part-time	18	26	19	11	7	9	10	55	22	90
2020	Full-time	16	21	19	16	14	11	3	43	35	4400
2020	Part-time	25	22	17	11	5	12	9	59	19	102
2019	Full-time	14	22	19	16	16	10	3	41	36	3781
2019	Part-time	36	13	10	20	10	10	0	56	33	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	48	4	12	4	0	80	16	4270
2022	Part-time	31	55	2	11	1	1	87	11	90
2020	Full-time	30	48	5	14	3	0	78	17	4414
2020	Part-time	27	51	7	13	1	0	78	15	103

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	37	7	11	8	1	73	19	4255
2022	Part-time	40	35	9	6	1	10	83	7	90
2020	Full-time	30	39	11	16	4	0	69	20	4404
2020	Part-time	30	36	12	17	3	1	67	21	102
2019	Full-time	37	35	7	13	8	0	72	20	3781
2019	Part-time	35	39	9	9	8	0	74	17	63

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	Full-time	37	40	11	8	4	1	0	77	12	4260
2022	Part-time	53	34	6	4	1	0	2	89	5	90
2020	Full-time	36	39	11	10	3	0	0	76	13	4379
2020	Part-time	46	32	7	11	2	1	1	80	13	103
2019	Full-time	39	37	11	8	3	0	0	77	12	3767
2019	Part-time	37	44	12	6	1	0	0	81	7	64

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	67	24	4	3	1	1	0	91	5	4265
2022	Part-time	69	25	1	2	1	0	1	96	3	90
2020	Full-time	71	20	4	3	1	1	0	91	5	4398
2020	Part-time	64	30	2	2	0	1	0	95	2	101

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	78	13	3	3	2	1	92	5	4270
2022	Part-time	76	13	4	1	3	2	92	4	90
2019	Full-time	78	13	4	2	2	1	92	4	3768
2019	Part-time	78	16	2	2	1	1	95	4	63

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	31	18	6	2	3	0	73	9	4270
2022	Part-time	41	26	21	5	3	1	4	70	8	90
2020	Full-time	40	29	19	7	3	2	0	70	10	4413
2020	Part-time	46	32	12	6	0	4	0	81	6	102
2019	Full-time	41	30	18	5	2	4	0	73	8	3792
2019	Part-time	57	24	12	0	1	3	3	86	1	63

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	4270
2022	Part-time	6	94	90
2020	Full-time	11	89	4410
2020	Part-time	6	94	103
2019	Full-time	13	87	3788
2019	Part-time	10	90	64

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	525

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	38	525

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	525

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	525

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	525

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	525

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	525

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	525

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	63	525

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	525

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	56	525

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	525

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	525

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	525

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	525

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	525

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	525

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	525

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	525

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	525

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	525

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	525

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	525

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	525

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	525

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	525

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	525

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	525

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	525

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	495

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	495

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	495

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	495

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	495

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	495

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	495

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	495

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	495

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	64	495

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	495

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	495

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	495

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	42	495

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	495

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	495

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	12	14	11	12	34	9	36	40	4270
2022	Part-time	7	18	11	3	7	37	17	56	21	90
2020	Full-time	12	16	17	10	7	32	6	45	27	4406
2020	Part-time	14	11	12	6	2	49	7	55	19	103
2019	Full-time	11	16	20	10	9	28	6	42	28	3789
2019	Part-time	20	18	14	4	3	28	13	64	12	64

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	28	16	12	11	15	2	53	28	4270
2022	Part-time	27	31	5	5	10	18	4	74	20	90
2020	Full-time	22	29	19	11	6	13	1	58	19	4401
2020	Part-time	28	25	21	7	1	17	1	65	9	102
2019	Full-time	20	31	19	10	6	12	1	59	19	3789
2019	Part-time	36	14	14	11	1	23	1	66	16	63

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	4265
2020	Full-time	10	90	4405
2020	Part-time	7	93	103
2019	Full-time	9	91	3780
2019	Part-time	0	100	64

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	435
2019	Full-time	37	63	353

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	75	25	435
2019	Full-time	76	24	353

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	435
2019	Full-time	6	94	353

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	435
2019	Full-time	0	100	353

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	435
2019	Full-time	8	92	353

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	435
2019	Full-time	8	92	353

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	435
2019	Full-time	11	89	353

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	435
2019	Full-time	20	80	351

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	435
2019	Full-time	20	80	351

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	435
2019	Full-time	11	89	351

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	435
2019	Full-time	4	96	351

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	435
2019	Full-time	33	67	351

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	435
2019	Full-time	40	60	351

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	435
2019	Full-time	3	97	351

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	435
2019	Full-time	2	98	351

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	435
2019	Full-time	11	89	351

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	435
2019	Full-time	18	82	351

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	435

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	435
2019	Full-time	12	88	351

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	435
2019	Full-time	0	100	351

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	435
2019	Full-time	15	85	351

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	435
2019	Full-time	24	76	347

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	435
2019	Full-time	14	86	347

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	435
2019	Full-time	8	92	347

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	435
2019	Full-time	10	90	347

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	435
2019	Full-time	4	96	347

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	435
2019	Full-time	4	96	347

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	435
2019	Full-time	7	93	347

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	435
2019	Full-time	9	91	347

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	47	435
2019	Full-time	57	43	347

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	415
2019	Full-time	4	96	315

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	415
2019	Full-time	17	83	315

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	415
2019	Full-time	2	98	315

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	415
2019	Full-time	3	97	315

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	415
2019	Full-time	3	97	315

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	415
2019	Full-time	3	97	315

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	415
2019	Full-time	6	94	315

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	415
2019	Full-time	10	90	315

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	415
2019	Full-time	6	94	315

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	415
2019	Full-time	25	75	315

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	415
2019	Full-time	6	94	315

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	415
2019	Full-time	46	54	315

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	415

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	37	415
2019	Full-time	68	32	315

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	415

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	415
2019	Full-time	14	86	315

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	13	18	8	7	38	6	41	28	4265
2022	Part-time	13	16	11	1	4	37	17	64	12	90
2020	Full-time	13	16	19	7	6	34	5	48	21	4400
2020	Part-time	15	10	16	3	3	46	7	53	12	102
2019	Full-time	12	16	21	6	5	33	6	47	18	3785
2019	Part-time	18	18	13	5	1	37	7	65	11	63

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	31	18	9	7	15	2	59	19	4265
2022	Part-time	28	32	15	3	4	11	6	73	8	90
2020	Full-time	23	31	19	9	5	13	1	62	16	4409
2020	Part-time	27	33	18	5	2	13	3	71	8	102
2019	Full-time	23	31	19	6	4	15	1	65	13	3779
2019	Part-time	35	21	15	3	2	24	0	73	6	64

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	4265
2022	Part-time	10	90	90
2020	Full-time	12	88	4389
2020	Part-time	14	86	102
2019	Full-time	15	85	3789
2019	Part-time	17	83	64

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	505
2022	Part-time	66	34	10
2020	Full-time	39	61	542
2020	Part-time	41	59	14

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	27	505
2022	Part-time	70	30	10
2020	Full-time	78	22	542
2020	Part-time	86	14	14
2019	Full-time	74	26	575
2019	Part-time	82	18	10

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	36	9	9	5	1	0	76	15	375
2022	Part-time	59	30	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2020	Full-time	44	37	9	5	4	1	1	82	9	424
2020	Part-time	44	32	0	16	8	0	0	76	24	12

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	36	8	7	3	5	4	80	11	4270
2022	Part-time	33	45	8	2	0	6	6	88	2	90
2020	Full-time	42	35	9	5	2	3	4	82	8	4403
2020	Part-time	39	33	5	9	0	6	7	84	10	102

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	43	19	8	4	2755
2022	Part-time	49	29	14	1	7	50

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	82	18	3745
2022	Part-time	92	8	55

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	3740
2022	Part-time	50	50	55

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	36	3740
2022	Part-time	68	32	55

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	45	3740
2022	Part-time	64	36	55

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	3740
2022	Part-time	18	82	55

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	47	3740
2022	Part-time	42	58	55

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	3740
2022	Part-time	16	84	55

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	3740
2022	Part-time	26	74	55

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	3740
2022	Part-time	17	83	55

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	3740
2022	Part-time	46	54	55

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	3740
2022	Part-time	25	75	55

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	3740
2022	Part-time	3	97	55

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	3740
2022	Part-time	16	84	55

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	16	5	2	2	0	6	90	4	3740
2022	Part-time	80	5	10	1	2	0	2	87	3	55

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	23	15	14	27	3	7	46	38	3740
2022	Part-time	17	36	8	6	25	4	5	34	57	55

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	26	16	16	25	4	2	43	40	3745
2022	Part-time	15	26	13	27	17	0	2	45	42	55

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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	34	7	6	6	1	1	81	12	4270
2022	Part-time	55	21	11	8	1	3	1	80	9	90
2020	Full-time	44	32	9	8	5	1	1	78	13	4388
2020	Part-time	37	41	14	4	2	1	1	79	6	102

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	7	14	9	32	6	27	63	16	4260
2022	Part-time	2	4	16	6	37	7	28	66	10	90

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	38	19	14	10	4	0	55	25	4265
2022	Part-time	22	35	17	8	5	10	4	65	15	90
2020	Full-time	30	44	13	8	4	1	0	76	11	4407
2020	Part-time	32	46	10	8	1	3	0	81	9	101
2019	Full-time	19	42	18	12	5	3	0	63	18	3778
2019	Part-time	34	27	24	6	6	3	0	63	12	64

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	26	38	20	7	4265
2022	Part-time	7	24	45	14	10	90

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	31	11	6	4	3	1	78	10	4265
2022	Part-time	55	23	10	3	3	5	1	83	7	90
2020	Full-time	42	32	14	5	4	3	1	76	10	4385
2020	Part-time	42	30	19	4	1	2	2	75	5	101

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	29	9	12	11	1	1	67	24	4270
2022	Part-time	42	22	11	18	4	1	1	66	23	90
2020	Full-time	32	30	13	15	9	1	1	63	24	4399
2020	Part-time	32	31	12	15	7	2	0	65	23	102

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	Full-time	18	37	17	16	11	1	0	56	28	4265
2022	Part-time	19	41	17	9	5	3	7	67	15	90
2020	Full-time	24	34	18	14	8	1	0	60	22	4409
2020	Part-time	34	34	18	7	6	2	0	69	13	103
2019	Full-time	17	32	21	18	11	2	0	49	29	3785
2019	Part-time	29	23	21	17	3	8	0	56	21	64

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	46	16	18	7	2	0	57	26	1815

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	30	19	9	9	2	62	19	4245
2022	Part-time	16	32	25	17	8	2	49	26	90
2020	Full-time	28	29	22	12	8	1	58	20	4403
2020	Part-time	27	34	17	13	10	0	61	22	101
2019	Full-time	21	26	24	13	15	1	48	28	3780
2019	Part-time	23	22	23	13	20	0	44	33	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	22	27	19	20	1	33	40	4250
2022	Part-time	17	31	24	18	9	2	49	27	90
2020	Full-time	12	22	28	21	16	0	35	37	4403
2020	Part-time	12	40	29	12	6	0	53	19	103
2019	Full-time	14	25	28	18	14	0	39	33	3781
2019	Part-time	35	23	22	15	5	0	57	21	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	25	26	17	16	1	40	33	4255
2022	Part-time	30	32	18	15	3	2	64	17	90
2020	Full-time	16	27	25	18	13	1	43	31	4401
2020	Part-time	27	36	24	6	6	1	64	12	103
2019	Full-time	17	29	26	16	10	1	47	27	3762
2019	Part-time	36	20	20	21	3	0	57	24	64

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	20	24	19	22	1	1	34	42	4255
2022	Part-time	24	22	23	15	12	1	2	48	28	90
2020	Full-time	18	24	24	18	15	1	1	42	34	4391
2020	Part-time	24	29	22	15	6	2	1	55	22	103
2019	Full-time	16	23	24	19	16	0	1	40	36	3763
2019	Part-time	32	22	19	19	8	0	0	55	27	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	25	19	12	13	4	55	26	4255
2022	Part-time	43	29	15	4	4	5	75	9	90
2020	Full-time	28	26	20	13	10	2	55	24	4403
2020	Part-time	41	34	13	7	1	3	78	9	100
2019	Full-time	31	28	19	11	8	3	60	20	3767
2019	Part-time	54	23	11	4	3	4	80	8	64

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	24	24	15	16	0	1	44	32	4255
2022	Part-time	20	27	20	17	14	0	2	49	31	90
2020	Full-time	19	25	24	18	14	0	0	44	32	4405
2020	Part-time	21	21	27	23	7	1	0	42	30	102
2019	Full-time	23	28	23	14	12	0	1	51	26	3778
2019	Part-time	37	22	27	4	9	0	0	59	14	64

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	32	24	11	8	1	1	57	19	4250
2022	Part-time	35	45	6	9	3	0	2	81	13	90
2020	Full-time	25	35	23	11	5	1	1	61	16	4393
2020	Part-time	38	38	12	7	1	2	3	80	8	103
2019	Full-time	23	36	24	11	6	0	1	60	17	3763
2019	Part-time	38	27	15	15	3	0	1	66	18	64

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	31	24	15	10	0	1	51	25	4260
2022	Part-time	31	35	17	8	7	0	2	67	16	90
2020	Full-time	21	34	25	13	6	0	1	56	19	4392
2020	Part-time	31	33	20	13	0	1	2	66	13	103
2019	Full-time	20	33	26	12	7	0	1	54	19	3762
2019	Part-time	25	37	18	8	13	0	0	61	21	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	32	20	13	9	2	57	22	4260
2022	Part-time	42	27	15	8	6	2	71	14	90
2020	Full-time	26	33	22	12	6	1	59	19	4391
2020	Part-time	37	30	21	9	1	2	68	10	103
2019	Full-time	23	31	24	13	8	1	55	21	3763
2019	Part-time	37	27	15	9	10	1	65	20	62

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	27	17	9	8	1	1	65	18	4265
2022	Part-time	46	26	16	9	2	0	2	73	11	90
2020	Full-time	37	28	17	10	7	0	1	66	17	4390
2020	Part-time	59	27	5	7	2	0	1	87	9	103
2019	Full-time	34	28	18	11	8	0	1	63	19	3754
2019	Part-time	59	19	7	9	4	2	0	79	13	64

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	28	13	6	4	2	77	9	4255
2022	Part-time	50	22	23	3	1	2	73	4	90
2020	Full-time	22	30	25	15	7	1	53	22	4388
2020	Part-time	24	34	26	11	5	0	58	16	103

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	30	22	11	9	0	1	58	20	4255
2022	Part-time	28	28	26	7	10	0	2	56	18	90
2020	Full-time	22	28	26	15	8	0	1	51	23	4389
2020	Part-time	23	40	17	11	8	0	1	64	19	102
2019	Full-time	27	30	23	13	7	0	1	57	19	3756
2019	Part-time	45	21	23	4	5	2	1	68	9	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	25	15	8	7	3	69	15	4250
2022	Part-time	49	25	11	5	2	7	80	8	90
2020	Full-time	39	30	19	7	3	1	70	11	4379
2020	Part-time	43	27	23	4	2	1	71	6	103
2019	Full-time	44	26	15	8	5	1	71	13	3757
2019	Part-time	56	23	14	6	0	1	79	7	62

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	35	18	8	6	1	67	14	4260
2022	Part-time	27	41	17	7	6	2	70	13	90
2020	Full-time	24	34	24	11	6	0	58	17	4376
2020	Part-time	24	30	30	12	4	0	54	16	103

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	14	6	2	2	1	12	89	5	4260
2022	Part-time	68	17	1	0	1	1	12	97	2	90
2020	Full-time	62	18	8	3	1	1	7	87	4	4376
2020	Part-time	69	13	5	4	1	2	7	90	5	103
2019	Full-time	68	12	5	3	2	1	9	89	6	3758
2019	Part-time	68	9	10	3	3	0	7	83	6	63

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	13	5	3	5	2	6	86	8	4265
2022	Part-time	79	8	3	1	3	0	6	92	4	90
2020	Full-time	71	13	6	3	3	1	4	88	6	4384
2020	Part-time	79	9	3	3	0	2	5	94	3	103
2019	Full-time	68	12	7	4	5	1	3	84	9	3768
2019	Part-time	81	8	0	1	3	0	7	96	4	64

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	61	21	8	3	2	1	3	86	6	4260
2022	Part-time	77	15	3	2	0	0	4	95	2	90
2020	Full-time	63	22	7	3	2	0	2	88	5	4381
2020	Part-time	81	16	3	1	0	0	0	96	1	102
2019	Full-time	54	27	11	4	2	0	2	83	6	3754
2019	Part-time	65	17	14	0	3	0	1	84	3	64

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	19	8	6	6	1	3	79	12	4265
2022	Part-time	79	9	3	2	3	0	5	92	5	90
2020	Full-time	62	17	9	5	4	0	2	81	10	4392
2020	Part-time	75	13	6	3	3	0	0	89	6	103
2019	Full-time	54	20	10	7	6	0	1	76	14	3732
2019	Part-time	66	12	11	6	4	0	1	79	10	64

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	15	6	3	1	0	20	87	5	4255
2022	Part-time	65	4	1	0	0	0	30	99	0	90
2020	Full-time	57	15	6	2	1	0	19	88	4	4391
2020	Part-time	67	2	0	0	1	1	29	99	1	103
2019	Full-time	51	16	8	3	2	0	20	84	6	3743
2019	Part-time	75	3	0	0	1	0	20	98	2	60

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	17	5	2	1	1	6	91	3	4250
2022	Part-time	86	6	2	0	0	1	6	98	0	90
2020	Full-time	70	17	6	2	1	0	4	91	3	4404
2020	Part-time	81	11	1	1	1	0	5	97	2	102
2019	Full-time	68	18	6	2	1	0	5	91	3	3752
2019	Part-time	79	11	0	1	1	0	7	97	3	64

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	12	5	3	5	1	6	86	8	4265
2022	Part-time	43	17	14	5	13	0	8	65	19	90
2020	Full-time	70	12	5	3	6	0	3	85	10	4406
2020	Part-time	55	15	9	6	12	0	3	72	19	102
2019	Full-time	73	10	4	4	6	0	4	86	10	3758
2019	Part-time	60	8	14	6	12	0	0	68	18	63

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	25	13	4	3	1	3	79	7	4260
2022	Part-time	49	23	10	11	3	0	5	76	14	90
2020	Full-time	44	29	16	5	3	0	2	75	8	4410
2020	Part-time	42	30	14	9	5	0	1	72	14	101
2019	Full-time	55	26	11	3	2	0	2	84	5	3762
2019	Part-time	58	22	14	3	3	0	0	80	6	62

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	Full-time	6	24	42	19	9	0	0	30	28	4270
2022	Part-time	12	34	32	18	1	2	1	48	20	90
2020	Full-time	9	27	40	18	6	0	0	36	24	4405
2020	Part-time	13	34	40	12	1	0	0	47	13	103
2019	Full-time	11	30	38	16	5	0	0	41	21	3792
2019	Part-time	12	38	34	13	2	1	0	50	15	64

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	24	39	18	7	0	25	36	4260
2022	Part-time	3	21	38	24	12	1	37	24	90
2020	Full-time	13	24	38	19	6	0	25	37	4389
2020	Part-time	6	22	33	26	12	0	39	28	102
2019	Full-time	10	21	40	21	7	0	29	31	3770
2019	Part-time	6	11	36	29	18	1	47	17	63

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	55	20	1	4270
2022	Part-time	39	33	28	1	90
2020	Full-time	33	43	22	1	4413
2020	Part-time	45	29	23	3	103

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	1015
2022	Part-time	37	63	35
2020	Full-time	35	65	1468
2020	Part-time	40	60	47

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	14	9	5	4	3	20	77	11	4270
2022	Part-time	33	12	4	6	9	3	33	71	23	90
2020	Full-time	44	17	13	7	6	2	12	70	14	4406
2020	Part-time	52	11	6	8	3	6	14	79	14	103
2019	Full-time	42	16	14	9	9	1	9	65	19	3744
2019	Part-time	42	13	9	10	8	3	15	68	21	62

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	17	14	21	36	2	5	24	61	1015
2022	Part-time	5	23	12	29	22	0	8	31	56	35
2020	Full-time	8	19	16	22	30	1	4	28	55	1468
2020	Part-time	9	22	18	19	23	0	8	34	46	47

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	16	11	22	40	2	3	23	66	1010
2022	Part-time	8	12	14	18	37	7	3	22	62	35
2020	Full-time	6	14	14	23	38	1	3	22	64	1467
2020	Part-time	2	22	12	32	24	0	8	26	61	47

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Global Affairs Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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