2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Global Affairs Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 1700
2022 Woman 40 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2410
2022 Another gender 27 64 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 Man 36 41 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 1841
2020 Woman 39 41 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 2646
2019 Man 39 40 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 1645
2019 Woman 41 39 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 2178
2018 Man 36 43 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 1551
2018 Woman 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 2005
2018 Another gender 7 55 14 7 17 0 0 62 24 13

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 39 13 8 6 0 0 73 15 1695
2022 Woman 35 39 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 2410
2022 Another gender 27 53 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 15
2020 Man 32 39 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1839
2020 Woman 35 36 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 2636
2019 Man 31 39 13 11 6 0 0 70 16 1636
2019 Woman 31 39 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 2171
2018 Man 30 39 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 1545
2018 Woman 28 41 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 2023
2018 Another gender 16 46 17 21 0 0 0 62 21 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 6 1695
2022 Woman 50 36 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 2405
2022 Another gender 30 47 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2020 Man 50 36 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 1830
2020 Woman 51 35 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 2620
2019 Man 52 34 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1629
2019 Woman 53 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 2165
2018 Man 51 34 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1537
2018 Woman 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1996
2018 Another gender 14 48 7 21 10 0 0 62 31 13

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 1695
2022 Woman 42 40 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 2410
2022 Another gender 25 51 9 16 0 0 0 76 16 15
2020 Man 41 39 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 1841
2020 Woman 45 38 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 2642
2019 Man 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1642
2019 Woman 44 38 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 2179
2018 Man 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 7 1551
2018 Woman 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 2018
2018 Another gender 22 47 14 7 10 0 0 69 17 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 32 19 12 10 0 0 58 23 1700
2022 Woman 27 31 18 15 8 1 0 58 24 2410
2022 Another gender 12 30 37 14 8 0 0 42 21 15
2020 Man 30 32 19 12 6 0 0 62 19 1832
2020 Woman 30 34 18 12 5 0 0 64 18 2624
2019 Man 29 35 20 10 5 1 0 64 16 1642
2019 Woman 29 34 17 13 6 1 0 64 19 2175
2018 Man 27 32 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 1547
2018 Woman 27 32 21 13 6 1 0 60 19 2015
2018 Another gender 18 21 36 0 17 7 0 42 18 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 36 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 1700
2022 Woman 26 34 17 15 7 0 0 61 22 2410
2022 Another gender 12 35 31 15 8 0 0 47 22 15
2020 Man 29 35 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 1829
2020 Woman 30 36 16 12 5 0 0 66 17 2619
2019 Man 26 38 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 1632
2019 Woman 28 35 18 12 5 0 0 64 18 2169
2018 Man 26 35 20 12 7 0 0 60 20 1550
2018 Woman 27 34 20 13 5 0 0 62 18 1997
2018 Another gender 18 14 43 7 17 0 0 33 24 13

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 Man 34 29 15 9 8 4 1 67 18 1700
2022 Woman 35 27 14 11 7 4 1 66 19 2410
2022 Another gender 21 27 7 31 0 8 6 56 35 15
2020 Man 38 29 16 9 5 2 1 69 15 1839
2020 Woman 39 28 15 9 6 2 1 69 15 2632
2019 Man 37 30 17 7 6 2 1 69 13 1646
2019 Woman 38 30 13 10 5 3 1 70 16 2184
2018 Man 35 29 19 8 7 2 1 66 15 1553
2018 Woman 35 28 16 11 7 2 1 65 18 2018
2018 Another gender 29 0 21 15 10 14 10 38 34 13
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 31 11 2 2 1 3 85 4 1700
2022 Woman 50 31 10 4 2 1 3 84 6 2405
2022 Another gender 45 47 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2020 Man 56 29 9 3 1 1 1 86 5 1842
2020 Woman 53 28 10 3 2 1 2 84 6 2639
2019 Man 52 29 11 3 2 1 2 84 5 1638
2019 Woman 51 27 12 5 2 1 3 81 7 2177

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 Man 45 35 9 6 4 0 1 80 10 1700
2022 Woman 47 31 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 2410
2022 Another gender 27 46 15 0 6 6 0 78 6 15
2020 Man 48 31 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1843
2020 Woman 47 31 9 8 5 1 0 78 12 2642
2019 Man 43 34 11 7 4 1 1 78 11 1637
2019 Woman 42 32 10 10 6 1 1 74 16 2173
2018 Man 40 34 12 7 5 1 0 75 12 1542
2018 Woman 40 33 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 1997
2018 Another gender 42 23 14 21 0 0 0 65 21 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 29 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 1700
2022 Woman 49 28 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2410
2022 Another gender 28 60 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 Man 53 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1842
2020 Woman 51 27 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2644
2019 Man 47 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1644
2019 Woman 46 28 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 2181
2018 Man 43 29 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 1553
2018 Woman 43 30 10 9 6 1 0 74 16 2002
2018 Another gender 47 18 7 28 0 0 0 65 28 13

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 Man 27 34 15 10 7 7 0 66 18 1700
2022 Woman 28 33 15 11 6 6 0 66 18 2405
2022 Another gender 12 28 6 33 14 6 0 44 50 15
2020 Man 32 34 14 8 4 8 0 71 13 1843
2020 Woman 34 35 13 8 4 6 0 73 12 2646
2019 Man 28 32 19 10 5 6 0 64 15 1640
2019 Woman 29 35 16 10 5 5 0 67 16 2178
2018 Man 27 33 18 9 5 6 0 65 16 1557
2018 Woman 26 36 16 11 5 6 0 66 17 2026
2018 Another gender 32 15 8 14 7 24 0 61 28 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 24 32 18 14 10 2 0 57 25 1700
2022 Woman 25 32 18 15 9 2 0 58 24 2405
2022 Another gender 9 26 29 29 8 0 0 35 37 15
2020 Man 27 34 18 13 7 1 0 61 21 1839
2020 Woman 31 36 15 11 6 2 0 68 17 2627
2019 Man 24 34 19 14 8 2 0 59 22 1636
2019 Woman 26 34 18 13 6 2 0 62 20 2169
2018 Man 24 32 19 14 10 2 0 56 24 1560
2018 Woman 23 35 19 14 7 2 0 59 21 2019
2018 Another gender 19 32 8 0 15 26 0 69 21 12

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 Man 17 29 22 16 12 4 0 48 30 1700
2022 Woman 17 29 21 19 10 4 0 48 30 2410
2022 Another gender 21 0 21 38 14 6 0 22 55 15
2020 Man 18 31 20 17 10 3 0 51 28 1835
2020 Woman 21 34 18 16 7 4 0 58 23 2632
2019 Man 15 32 21 19 10 4 0 49 30 1636
2019 Woman 19 30 21 18 8 4 0 51 28 2174
2018 Man 15 28 23 19 12 4 0 45 32 1558
2018 Woman 16 29 23 20 9 4 0 46 30 2013
2018 Another gender 10 29 7 22 14 17 0 48 44 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 33 20 17 12 2 0 51 29 1700
2022 Woman 17 32 18 20 11 2 0 50 31 2410
2022 Another gender 8 16 8 48 20 0 0 24 68 15
2020 Man 19 35 19 17 9 2 0 54 27 1841
2020 Woman 21 36 17 17 7 2 0 59 24 2638
2019 Man 13 32 24 19 10 2 0 46 30 1639
2019 Woman 15 32 18 20 12 2 0 48 33 2176
2018 Man 13 30 22 20 12 2 0 44 34 1560
2018 Woman 13 30 19 23 12 2 0 44 36 2022
2018 Another gender 10 14 7 29 22 17 0 30 61 13
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 1700
2022 Woman 32 36 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 2410
2022 Another gender 20 56 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 10
2020 Man 30 39 13 11 6 0 0 69 18 1842
2020 Woman 32 38 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 2638
2019 Man 27 39 14 12 7 0 0 66 19 1639
2019 Woman 29 39 12 12 7 0 0 68 19 2179
2018 Man 24 38 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 1554
2018 Woman 26 38 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 2022
2018 Another gender 7 65 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 46 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1695
2022 Woman 33 45 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 2410
2022 Another gender 6 74 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2020 Man 28 43 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 1834
2020 Woman 30 45 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 2620
2019 Man 27 44 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 1631
2019 Woman 28 43 12 12 5 0 0 72 16 2166
2018 Man 25 43 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 1554
2018 Woman 29 42 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 2023
2018 Another gender 7 44 28 21 0 0 0 51 21 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 1700
2022 Woman 41 32 11 9 6 0 1 74 15 2410
2022 Another gender 7 65 14 0 6 0 8 78 7 15
2020 Man 42 34 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 1839
2020 Woman 43 30 12 9 5 1 1 74 15 2637
2019 Man 38 33 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 1645
2019 Woman 40 30 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 2183
2018 Man 34 36 13 10 6 1 1 71 16 1553
2018 Woman 33 36 11 12 6 1 1 71 18 2002
2018 Another gender 24 30 17 28 0 0 0 55 28 13

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 41 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 1695
2022 Woman 28 42 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 2405
2022 Another gender 29 39 8 13 9 0 0 69 23 10
2020 Man 26 40 16 13 4 0 1 66 18 1834
2020 Woman 29 40 12 14 4 0 1 70 19 2636
2019 Man 25 41 15 13 5 0 1 67 19 1641
2019 Woman 27 41 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 2174
2018 Man 21 44 15 14 5 0 1 66 19 1557
2018 Woman 23 46 10 15 6 0 0 69 20 2027
2018 Another gender 0 25 54 21 0 0 0 25 21 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 28 11 5 6 2 2 78 10 1700
2022 Woman 50 25 10 7 5 2 1 78 12 2410
2022 Another gender 48 23 8 12 0 0 8 78 14 15
2020 Man 48 27 12 6 5 1 1 76 11 1837
2020 Woman 49 24 12 6 5 2 1 75 12 2630

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 Man 15 27 17 19 20 2 0 43 40 1700
2022 Woman 16 26 16 20 19 3 0 43 40 2410
2022 Another gender 0 44 0 12 30 14 0 51 49 15
2020 Man 15 24 19 20 21 1 0 40 41 1839
2020 Woman 16 26 18 20 17 2 0 43 38 2637
2019 Man 12 27 18 20 21 1 0 40 42 1641
2019 Woman 15 26 16 21 19 2 0 42 41 2173
2018 Man 13 24 18 20 23 2 0 37 44 1556
2018 Woman 13 29 16 20 21 2 0 42 42 2014
2018 Another gender 0 35 30 7 28 0 0 35 34 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 25 17 7 6 1 5 67 15 1700
2022 Woman 36 25 17 8 7 1 6 66 16 2410
2022 Another gender 27 32 17 9 8 0 8 64 18 15
2020 Man 41 25 17 8 5 1 4 69 13 1841
2020 Woman 41 24 17 8 6 1 3 67 15 2643
2019 Man 44 26 16 6 4 1 4 73 10 1644
2019 Woman 45 24 15 6 5 1 5 73 11 2178

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 Man 41 26 17 7 5 2 4 70 12 1700
2022 Woman 42 26 15 7 4 2 5 72 11 2410
2022 Another gender 48 21 24 0 8 0 0 69 8 15
2020 Man 39 30 18 7 3 1 2 71 10 1843
2020 Woman 41 27 18 7 4 1 3 71 11 2639
2019 Man 42 26 17 7 3 1 3 71 11 1643
2019 Woman 43 25 16 8 4 1 4 71 12 2174

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 Man 66 11 6 3 4 4 6 86 8 1700
2022 Woman 64 13 6 3 3 5 7 87 6 2410
2022 Another gender 40 29 0 0 8 23 0 90 10 15
2020 Man 66 11 8 4 4 4 4 83 8 1838
2020 Woman 66 13 7 4 3 4 4 85 7 2636
2019 Man 71 9 6 2 3 4 4 87 6 1642
2019 Woman 69 12 5 2 3 3 5 88 6 2160

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 Man 70 9 4 1 1 2 13 93 3 1700
2022 Woman 64 11 4 2 2 2 16 91 4 2410
2022 Another gender 22 20 23 9 8 6 12 51 20 15
2020 Man 70 10 5 2 1 2 9 91 3 1838
2020 Woman 68 12 5 2 1 2 9 90 4 2637
2019 Man 78 5 3 1 1 2 10 94 3 1640
2019 Woman 74 6 4 1 1 2 12 92 3 2167

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 Man 15 28 12 18 23 2 1 45 43 1700
2022 Woman 16 29 13 19 19 2 2 47 40 2410
2022 Another gender 21 34 0 21 24 0 0 55 45 15
2020 Man 14 23 14 20 26 2 2 37 48 1841
2020 Woman 15 24 15 20 22 3 1 41 44 2641
2019 Man 13 24 14 19 26 2 1 38 47 1645
2019 Woman 15 25 14 19 24 2 1 41 44 2184
2018 Man 12 20 14 19 31 1 2 33 52 1554
2018 Woman 12 23 15 19 29 1 2 36 49 2019
2018 Another gender 0 15 7 28 39 0 10 17 75 13

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 43 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1695
2022 Woman 31 42 11 11 5 0 0 73 15 2410
2022 Another gender 15 37 15 26 0 7 0 56 28 15
2020 Man 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 78 12 1836
2020 Woman 34 41 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 2626
2019 Man 32 42 13 9 4 0 0 75 12 1631
2019 Woman 31 38 14 12 5 0 1 69 18 2170
2018 Man 32 40 14 9 4 0 0 73 14 1541
2018 Woman 28 43 12 12 5 0 0 71 18 2009
2018 Another gender 7 62 0 25 7 0 0 69 31 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 37 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 1695
2022 Woman 38 37 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 2410
2022 Another gender 35 38 0 19 8 0 0 74 26 15
2020 Man 35 38 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 1837
2020 Woman 37 36 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 2634
2019 Man 33 38 15 9 5 0 0 71 13 1638
2019 Woman 35 35 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 2176
2018 Man 33 36 16 9 6 0 0 70 15 1544
2018 Woman 34 37 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 2011
2018 Another gender 15 47 14 17 7 0 0 62 24 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 41 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 1695
2022 Woman 35 37 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 2410
2022 Another gender 27 47 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 15
2020 Man 30 44 12 9 4 0 0 75 12 1836
2020 Woman 32 41 12 9 4 0 0 74 13 2611
2019 Man 30 42 15 9 4 1 1 73 12 1622
2019 Woman 30 40 13 11 4 1 0 71 16 2152
2018 Man 29 40 15 11 5 0 0 70 16 1544
2018 Woman 29 39 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2015
2018 Another gender 15 39 31 14 0 0 0 55 14 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 41 21 13 6 3 0 59 20 1700
2022 Woman 17 42 20 11 5 4 0 62 17 2410
2022 Another gender 12 39 12 21 8 7 0 56 31 15
2020 Man 17 45 20 10 4 2 0 64 15 1835
2020 Woman 19 44 20 10 3 4 0 65 14 2639
2019 Man 17 45 21 11 3 3 0 64 14 1640
2019 Woman 15 42 22 12 4 5 0 60 17 2177
2018 Man 14 36 27 13 6 3 0 51 20 1553
2018 Woman 14 34 28 12 7 4 1 51 20 2020
2018 Another gender 0 55 32 7 7 0 0 55 14 13

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 37 12 11 7 0 1 69 18 1700
2022 Woman 34 35 10 12 8 0 0 69 21 2405
2022 Another gender 14 55 0 25 7 0 0 69 31 10
2020 Man 34 34 12 12 6 0 1 69 18 1839
2020 Woman 36 33 11 12 7 0 0 69 19 2640
2019 Man 35 35 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 1643
2019 Woman 37 32 11 11 7 0 0 70 19 2181
2018 Man 35 35 14 10 6 0 1 70 16 1552
2018 Woman 36 34 11 12 7 0 1 70 19 2021
2018 Another gender 22 50 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 33 18 13 10 0 0 59 23 1700
2022 Woman 27 30 19 11 13 0 0 57 24 2410
2022 Another gender 44 18 22 6 0 0 9 69 7 15
2020 Man 24 32 21 13 10 0 0 56 23 1822
2020 Woman 26 28 19 14 12 0 0 54 26 2619
2019 Man 26 32 20 13 9 0 0 58 21 1643
2019 Woman 28 31 19 12 10 0 0 59 22 2162
2018 Man 25 30 21 14 9 0 1 55 24 1559
2018 Woman 27 30 18 13 10 0 0 58 24 2021
2018 Another gender 42 21 7 23 7 0 0 63 30 13

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 27 7 3 3 2 3 86 6 1700
2022 Woman 57 26 6 4 3 2 2 86 8 2410
2022 Another gender 43 43 0 6 0 0 7 93 7 15

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 29 25 1700
2022 Woman 46 28 25 2410
2022 Another gender 57 9 35 15
2020 Man 38 33 29 1844
2020 Woman 37 33 30 2645
2019 Man 40 33 27 1646
2019 Woman 43 31 27 2182
2018 Man 38 35 27 1560
2018 Woman 38 33 29 2026
2018 Another gender 63 0 37 13

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 51 17 8 6 7 770
2022 Woman 8 49 18 6 11 7 1095
2020 Man 12 54 18 6 5 5 707
2020 Woman 8 56 20 3 7 6 991
2019 Man 12 54 17 6 7 5 662
2019 Woman 8 54 15 5 12 5 925
2018 Man 9 49 23 6 8 5 590
2018 Woman 8 53 20 5 8 7 761
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 39 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 1695
2022 Woman 47 41 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 2405
2022 Another gender 37 44 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 15
2020 Man 45 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 1834
2020 Woman 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 2631
2019 Man 41 43 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1633
2019 Woman 45 40 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 2171
2018 Man 45 42 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1552
2018 Woman 47 40 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 2022
2018 Another gender 25 39 14 15 7 0 0 64 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 40 21 14 5 1 0 59 20 1700
2022 Woman 19 47 16 12 5 1 0 67 17 2410
2022 Another gender 9 27 27 21 16 0 0 35 37 15
2020 Man 19 46 18 12 4 1 0 65 16 1842
2020 Woman 25 46 15 10 2 1 0 72 12 2638
2019 Man 16 48 19 13 4 1 0 64 17 1639
2019 Woman 23 46 16 11 3 1 0 70 14 2182
2018 Man 15 44 21 13 6 1 0 60 19 1555
2018 Woman 20 48 17 10 3 1 0 69 14 2013
2018 Another gender 8 49 14 7 22 0 0 57 29 13

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 26 38 18 7 1 2 25 36 1695
2022 Woman 9 25 38 18 8 0 2 27 35 2405
2022 Another gender 9 16 41 26 8 0 0 34 24 15
2020 Man 7 24 40 21 6 0 1 27 32 1840
2020 Woman 7 23 39 21 8 1 1 29 31 2644
2019 Man 8 26 39 19 6 1 1 25 35 1641
2019 Woman 8 24 38 20 8 1 1 28 33 2176
2018 Man 10 27 39 18 5 1 1 23 38 1551
2018 Woman 11 26 37 19 5 1 1 24 38 2013
2018 Another gender 8 7 53 32 0 0 0 32 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 28 32 15 6 1 1 22 46 1695
2022 Woman 14 28 31 17 6 1 3 24 43 2405
2022 Another gender 8 43 23 12 8 6 0 21 54 15
2020 Man 17 26 32 17 7 1 1 24 44 1838
2020 Woman 16 24 32 19 7 1 2 27 40 2639
2019 Man 20 29 28 15 6 1 1 22 49 1635
2019 Woman 17 26 31 15 6 1 2 22 45 2171
2018 Man 23 27 28 14 5 1 2 20 52 1549
2018 Woman 21 28 29 12 6 1 2 19 51 2005
2018 Another gender 7 21 62 0 10 0 0 10 28 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 24 33 20 10 1 1 30 36 1695
2022 Woman 14 25 31 18 10 0 2 28 40 2405
2022 Another gender 0 29 23 34 14 0 0 48 29 15
2020 Man 12 23 35 22 8 0 1 30 35 1832
2020 Woman 14 25 32 18 9 1 1 27 39 2633
2019 Man 12 23 36 20 7 1 1 28 35 1638
2019 Woman 12 26 34 18 8 1 2 27 39 2166
2018 Man 13 25 35 17 8 1 1 25 39 1554
2018 Woman 15 27 34 15 6 1 2 21 43 2005
2018 Another gender 8 0 56 17 18 0 0 35 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 24 29 17 9 1 3 27 43 1695
2022 Woman 20 25 25 15 10 1 3 26 48 2405
2022 Another gender 30 16 21 12 21 0 0 33 46 15
2020 Man 14 24 31 21 8 1 1 30 39 1837
2020 Woman 17 24 28 18 10 1 2 29 42 2639
2019 Man 16 24 30 18 9 1 1 28 42 1644
2019 Woman 18 24 28 16 10 1 3 27 44 2173
2018 Man 19 29 29 13 7 2 1 21 49 1550
2018 Woman 22 29 27 13 6 1 3 20 52 2012
2018 Another gender 21 8 53 10 8 0 0 18 29 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 22 28 21 10 2 3 33 37 1695
2022 Woman 15 23 28 17 9 3 5 29 41 2405
2022 Another gender 16 36 12 21 8 6 0 31 56 15
2020 Man 9 19 30 25 13 2 2 39 29 1834
2020 Woman 10 17 28 25 14 3 3 41 29 2630
2019 Man 15 23 30 20 9 2 2 30 39 1639
2019 Woman 16 23 28 19 8 3 3 29 42 2171
2018 Man 15 25 29 18 8 2 2 28 42 1540
2018 Woman 16 27 29 17 7 2 3 25 45 2007
2018 Another gender 8 22 28 24 18 0 0 42 30 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 26 33 12 6 1 1 19 47 1695
2022 Woman 17 26 32 13 7 1 3 21 45 2405
2022 Another gender 14 25 41 12 8 0 0 20 39 15
2020 Man 19 25 32 16 6 1 1 22 45 1837
2020 Woman 15 23 33 18 8 2 1 27 40 2638
2019 Man 22 28 29 13 5 1 1 19 51 1639
2019 Woman 18 27 30 15 6 2 2 22 47 2170
2018 Man 24 28 29 12 5 1 1 17 53 1555
2018 Woman 21 28 31 12 5 2 2 18 50 2011
2018 Another gender 14 15 46 26 0 0 0 26 29 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 21 39 22 9 0 2 31 29 1700
2022 Woman 9 21 38 20 10 0 2 30 31 2405
2022 Another gender 14 21 32 24 8 0 0 33 35 15
2020 Man 7 20 39 26 8 0 1 34 27 1842
2020 Woman 7 21 40 22 9 0 1 32 28 2645
2019 Man 11 21 35 22 9 1 1 32 32 1642
2019 Woman 11 22 35 22 8 1 1 31 33 2174

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 Man 11 27 22 24 14 2 0 38 39 1700
2022 Woman 10 29 20 24 14 2 0 40 39 2410
2022 Another gender 0 8 22 14 49 6 0 9 68 15
2020 Man 12 31 24 21 9 2 0 44 31 1825
2020 Woman 15 34 20 20 9 3 0 50 29 2634
2019 Man 8 30 24 26 10 2 0 39 37 1635
2019 Woman 11 28 22 24 12 2 0 41 37 2170

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 Man 53 29 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 1700
2022 Woman 49 29 8 9 4 1 0 78 13 2410
2022 Another gender 40 16 6 21 8 8 0 62 31 15
2020 Man 53 29 7 6 3 1 0 83 9 1833
2020 Woman 48 30 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 2639
2019 Man 49 30 7 8 5 1 0 79 13 1636
2019 Woman 42 31 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 2174
2018 Man 44 32 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 1552
2018 Woman 39 33 9 11 7 1 0 72 18 2010
2018 Another gender 23 38 15 15 0 0 7 67 17 12

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 Man 60 29 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 1700
2022 Woman 55 31 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 2410
2022 Another gender 40 36 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 15
2020 Man 60 30 4 4 2 0 0 90 5 1826
2020 Woman 54 32 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 2625
2019 Man 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1641
2019 Woman 48 34 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 2162
2018 Man 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1551
2018 Woman 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 2017
2018 Another gender 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 34 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 1700
2022 Woman 47 37 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 2410
2022 Another gender 41 45 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2020 Man 51 33 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 1820
2020 Woman 47 36 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 2626
2019 Man 49 36 8 4 1 1 0 86 6 1643
2019 Woman 43 38 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 2178
2018 Man 45 39 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 1555
2018 Woman 38 42 10 6 2 1 0 81 8 2017
2018 Another gender 32 23 31 14 0 0 0 55 14 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 39 17 10 6 1 0 65 17 1700
2022 Woman 23 39 17 13 7 2 0 63 20 2410
2022 Another gender 28 6 9 43 14 0 0 34 57 15
2020 Man 28 42 14 11 4 1 0 71 15 1836
2020 Woman 28 39 15 12 4 2 0 68 17 2630
2019 Man 29 43 15 9 3 2 0 73 12 1633
2019 Woman 28 40 15 11 4 2 0 69 15 2171
2018 Man 32 41 16 6 3 2 0 75 9 1551
2018 Woman 31 41 14 9 4 1 0 73 13 2009
2018 Another gender 0 40 21 22 17 0 0 40 39 13

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 41 14 7 3 5 1 75 11 1700
2022 Woman 23 41 15 10 5 6 1 68 16 2410
2022 Another gender 0 28 0 60 13 0 0 28 72 15
2020 Man 32 39 15 7 4 4 0 74 11 1838
2020 Woman 29 37 15 10 5 4 0 69 15 2635
2019 Man 34 42 14 4 2 3 0 79 6 1641
2019 Woman 34 39 13 7 3 3 0 76 10 2171
2018 Man 34 39 15 5 2 4 0 77 7 1550
2018 Woman 32 41 14 6 3 3 0 75 10 2021
2018 Another gender 0 14 36 8 10 24 7 21 26 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 38 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 1700
2022 Woman 36 39 10 10 5 0 0 75 14 2410
2022 Another gender 12 51 23 14 0 0 0 63 14 15
2020 Man 41 34 12 9 4 0 0 76 13 1833
2020 Woman 40 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 12 2627
2019 Man 37 38 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 1639
2019 Woman 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 2182
2018 Man 37 37 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 1554
2018 Woman 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2009
2018 Another gender 8 50 16 8 19 0 0 58 26 12

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 Man 40 27 12 6 5 6 4 75 12 1700
2022 Woman 37 32 9 8 4 7 4 77 13 2410
2022 Another gender 34 20 14 16 9 6 0 58 27 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 26 12 5 5 7 5 76 11 1700
2022 Woman 36 31 10 7 4 7 5 75 13 2410
2022 Another gender 20 32 0 31 17 0 0 52 48 15

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 30 25 5 2 8 2 64 8 1700
2022 Woman 21 30 30 6 2 9 1 57 9 2410
2022 Another gender 0 40 23 22 14 0 0 40 36 15
2020 Man 33 38 16 4 3 5 1 75 8 1841
2020 Woman 29 38 16 8 4 5 1 71 12 2640

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 Man 36 33 10 7 5 5 4 76 13 1695
2022 Woman 32 36 10 8 5 6 3 75 14 2410
2022 Another gender 12 28 22 16 15 6 0 43 33 15
2020 Man 40 32 10 7 5 4 3 77 12 1833
2020 Woman 36 35 10 8 4 4 3 76 13 2625

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 Man 10 21 23 5 5 32 4 48 16 1700
2022 Woman 10 25 20 4 3 33 4 57 11 2410
2022 Another gender 6 12 22 17 0 43 0 32 29 15

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 Man 4 0 19 22 39 16 0 5 72 50
2022 Woman 5 4 21 11 50 8 0 10 67 50
2020 Man 2 4 12 19 45 17 0 8 77 53
2020 Woman 0 5 13 18 51 10 3 6 79 79

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 Man 28 31 16 8 5 6 6 68 14 1700
2022 Woman 24 31 16 9 6 8 6 63 18 2410
2022 Another gender 0 20 9 40 8 16 9 26 63 15
2020 Man 31 33 15 7 4 5 5 71 12 1838
2020 Woman 25 31 16 10 6 7 6 64 18 2640
2019 Man 29 34 15 9 6 5 3 68 16 1636
2019 Woman 25 29 16 12 9 6 4 60 22 2178
2018 Man 25 37 17 7 6 5 3 67 14 1554
2018 Woman 20 32 19 11 8 6 3 58 21 2017
2018 Another gender 30 18 28 0 0 17 7 63 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 38 15 9 6 3 1 68 16 1700
2022 Woman 27 39 12 12 6 3 1 69 19 2410
2022 Another gender 12 21 0 44 16 6 0 36 64 15
2020 Man 31 38 13 10 4 3 1 72 14 1840
2020 Woman 32 40 11 9 4 2 1 75 14 2640
2019 Man 30 41 14 8 4 2 1 73 12 1642
2019 Woman 33 38 12 9 5 2 1 73 15 2176
2018 Man 31 40 14 8 5 2 1 73 13 1553
2018 Woman 32 38 11 11 5 2 1 73 16 2017
2018 Another gender 25 15 14 21 15 0 10 44 41 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 41 21 9 5 1 0 65 14 1700
2022 Woman 21 37 21 12 6 2 0 60 18 2405
2022 Another gender 9 20 20 21 31 0 0 28 52 15
2020 Man 27 41 20 7 4 1 0 69 11 1838
2020 Woman 28 39 20 7 4 2 0 69 11 2628
2019 Man 25 42 20 7 3 2 0 69 11 1640
2019 Woman 26 38 20 9 4 2 0 66 14 2160
2018 Man 25 42 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 1553
2018 Woman 25 39 20 9 4 1 0 66 14 2008
2018 Another gender 0 49 33 9 10 0 0 49 18 11

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 Man 16 22 19 14 14 13 3 45 33 1700
2022 Woman 13 21 18 16 17 11 4 39 40 2410
2022 Another gender 12 16 16 12 29 15 0 33 48 15
2020 Man 17 23 19 15 12 13 2 47 31 1839
2020 Woman 15 21 20 17 14 10 4 41 36 2634
2019 Man 15 22 20 14 14 11 3 43 33 1637
2019 Woman 13 22 19 17 16 10 3 40 38 2181
2018 Man 16 22 19 15 14 12 2 43 34 1552
2018 Woman 12 21 20 19 18 8 2 36 41 2013
2018 Another gender 18 29 8 28 0 17 0 57 34 13

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 50 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 1700
2022 Woman 33 47 4 12 4 0 0 81 15 2410
2022 Another gender 49 39 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 Man 30 47 6 14 3 0 0 77 17 1843
2020 Woman 31 49 4 14 3 0 0 79 16 2643

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 38 7 10 8 0 1 74 18 1695
2022 Woman 37 36 7 12 7 0 1 74 18 2405
2022 Another gender 31 40 20 0 8 0 0 71 8 10
2020 Man 30 38 12 16 4 0 1 68 20 1837
2020 Woman 31 39 9 16 4 0 0 71 20 2638
2019 Man 36 35 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 1637
2019 Woman 38 35 7 12 8 0 0 73 21 2181

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 Man 37 41 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 1695
2022 Woman 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 2405
2022 Another gender 20 37 8 25 9 0 0 57 34 10
2020 Man 36 41 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 1829
2020 Woman 37 38 10 11 3 0 0 76 14 2623
2019 Man 38 39 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 1630
2019 Woman 40 37 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 2175

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 Man 64 25 5 3 1 1 1 91 5 1695
2022 Woman 69 23 2 3 2 0 0 93 4 2410
2022 Another gender 84 9 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2020 Man 69 21 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 1838
2020 Woman 72 20 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 2629

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 77 13 4 3 3 0 1 91 5 1700
2022 Woman 79 13 3 2 2 0 1 93 4 2410
2022 Another gender 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Man 75 14 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 1633
2019 Woman 79 13 3 2 2 0 1 93 4 2172

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 Man 39 31 18 6 3 3 1 72 9 1700
2022 Woman 41 30 18 7 2 3 0 73 9 2410
2022 Another gender 43 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 Man 38 30 18 8 4 2 0 69 12 1841
2020 Woman 41 29 19 6 3 2 0 72 9 2642
2019 Man 40 30 18 5 2 4 1 73 8 1646
2019 Woman 42 29 18 5 2 3 0 74 7 2183

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 Man 9 91 1700
2022 Woman 12 88 2410
2020 Man 9 91 1843
2020 Woman 12 88 2638
2019 Man 10 90 1644
2019 Woman 16 84 2182
2018 Man 10 90 1560
2018 Woman 15 85 2026

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 63 165
2022 Woman 41 59 310
2020 Man 37 63 169
2020 Woman 39 61 318
2019 Man 34 66 159
2019 Woman 41 59 344
2018 Man 33 67 156
2018 Woman 44 56 310

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 34 165
2022 Woman 60 40 310
2020 Man 70 30 169
2020 Woman 65 35 318
2019 Man 73 27 159
2019 Woman 67 33 344
2018 Man 75 25 156
2018 Woman 65 35 311

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 165
2022 Woman 7 93 310
2020 Man 4 96 169
2020 Woman 8 92 318
2019 Man 8 92 159
2019 Woman 7 93 344
2018 Man 9 91 156
2018 Woman 8 92 310

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 Man 1 99 165
2022 Woman 0 100 310
2020 Man 0 100 169
2020 Woman 0 100 318
2019 Man 0 100 159
2019 Woman 0 100 344

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 Man 4 96 165
2022 Woman 5 95 310
2020 Man 6 94 169
2020 Woman 4 96 318
2019 Man 4 96 159
2019 Woman 5 95 344
2018 Man 5 95 156
2018 Woman 2 98 310

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 Man 2 98 165
2022 Woman 6 94 310
2020 Man 6 94 169
2020 Woman 7 93 318
2019 Man 3 97 159
2019 Woman 4 96 344
2018 Man 6 94 156
2018 Woman 4 96 310

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 165
2022 Woman 6 94 310
2020 Man 4 96 169
2020 Woman 5 95 318
2019 Man 5 95 159
2019 Woman 3 97 344
2018 Man 4 96 156
2018 Woman 3 97 310

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 165
2022 Woman 36 64 310
2020 Man 43 57 169
2020 Woman 42 58 318
2019 Man 41 59 157
2019 Woman 41 59 340
2018 Man 43 57 154
2018 Woman 41 59 311

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 165
2022 Woman 35 65 310
2020 Man 48 52 169
2020 Woman 42 58 318
2019 Man 38 62 157
2019 Woman 41 59 340
2018 Man 50 50 154
2018 Woman 40 60 310

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 52 165
2022 Woman 44 56 310
2020 Man 43 57 169
2020 Woman 50 50 318
2019 Man 45 55 157
2019 Woman 49 51 340
2018 Man 48 52 154
2018 Woman 45 55 311

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 50 165
2022 Woman 42 58 310
2020 Man 46 54 169
2020 Woman 46 54 318
2019 Man 45 55 157
2019 Woman 43 57 340
2018 Man 47 53 154
2018 Woman 45 55 311

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 Man 38 62 165
2022 Woman 37 63 310
2020 Man 37 63 169
2020 Woman 40 60 318
2019 Man 30 70 157
2019 Woman 31 69 340
2018 Man 36 64 154
2018 Woman 35 65 311

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 51 165
2022 Woman 53 47 310
2020 Man 49 51 169
2020 Woman 49 51 318
2019 Man 56 44 157
2019 Woman 52 48 340
2018 Man 48 52 154
2018 Woman 55 45 311

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 61 165
2022 Woman 29 71 310
2020 Man 32 68 169
2020 Woman 36 64 318
2019 Man 36 64 157
2019 Woman 28 72 340
2018 Man 34 66 154
2018 Woman 33 67 310

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 165
2022 Woman 1 99 310

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 165
2022 Woman 9 91 310
2020 Man 4 96 169
2020 Woman 8 92 318
2019 Man 6 94 157
2019 Woman 10 90 340

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 165
2022 Woman 9 91 310
2020 Man 11 89 169
2020 Woman 13 87 318
2019 Man 14 86 157
2019 Woman 11 89 340
2018 Man 16 84 154
2018 Woman 13 87 311

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 49 165
2022 Woman 48 52 310
2020 Man 57 43 169
2020 Woman 49 51 318
2019 Man 50 50 157
2019 Woman 45 55 340
2018 Man 58 42 154
2018 Woman 44 56 311

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 165
2022 Woman 20 80 310
2020 Man 26 74 169
2020 Woman 23 77 318
2019 Man 23 77 157
2019 Woman 24 76 340
2018 Man 33 67 154
2018 Woman 31 69 311

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 165
2022 Woman 15 85 310
2020 Man 16 84 169
2020 Woman 15 85 318
2019 Man 14 86 157
2019 Woman 16 84 340
2018 Man 14 86 154
2018 Woman 10 90 310

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 Man 45 55 160
2022 Woman 53 47 310
2020 Man 47 53 169
2020 Woman 55 45 318
2019 Man 43 57 157
2019 Woman 54 46 340
2018 Man 46 54 156
2018 Woman 60 40 311

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 Man 26 74 160
2022 Woman 28 72 310
2020 Man 26 74 169
2020 Woman 28 72 318
2019 Man 22 78 157
2019 Woman 30 70 340
2018 Man 27 73 156
2018 Woman 33 67 310

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 Man 16 84 160
2022 Woman 17 83 310
2020 Man 12 88 169
2020 Woman 12 88 318
2019 Man 14 86 157
2019 Woman 14 86 340
2018 Man 15 85 156
2018 Woman 15 85 311

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 Man 15 85 160
2022 Woman 12 88 310
2020 Man 15 85 169
2020 Woman 14 86 318
2019 Man 12 88 157
2019 Woman 13 87 340
2018 Man 16 84 156
2018 Woman 10 90 310

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 Man 8 92 160
2022 Woman 9 91 310
2020 Man 11 89 169
2020 Woman 11 89 318
2019 Man 10 90 157
2019 Woman 12 88 340
2018 Man 11 89 156
2018 Woman 11 89 310

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 Man 9 91 160
2022 Woman 4 96 310
2020 Man 6 94 169
2020 Woman 5 95 318
2019 Man 3 97 157
2019 Woman 5 95 340
2018 Man 6 94 156
2018 Woman 5 95 311

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 Man 9 91 160
2022 Woman 14 86 310
2020 Man 12 88 169
2020 Woman 12 88 318
2019 Man 11 89 157
2019 Woman 12 88 340
2018 Man 17 83 156
2018 Woman 12 88 310

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 160
2022 Woman 15 85 310
2020 Man 9 91 169
2020 Woman 16 84 318
2019 Man 12 88 157
2019 Woman 16 84 340
2018 Man 15 85 156
2018 Woman 15 85 310

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 Man 32 68 160
2022 Woman 25 75 310
2020 Man 28 72 169
2020 Woman 25 75 318
2019 Man 28 72 157
2019 Woman 26 74 340
2018 Man 30 70 156
2018 Woman 20 80 310

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 Man 9 91 150
2022 Woman 8 92 295
2020 Man 11 89 158
2020 Woman 8 92 302
2019 Man 7 93 151
2019 Woman 6 94 324
2018 Man 6 94 146
2018 Woman 11 89 297

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 Man 18 82 150
2022 Woman 25 75 295
2020 Man 16 84 158
2020 Woman 21 79 302
2019 Man 14 86 151
2019 Woman 25 75 324
2018 Man 17 83 146
2018 Woman 19 81 297

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 Man 5 95 150
2022 Woman 5 95 295
2020 Man 10 90 158
2020 Woman 8 92 302
2019 Man 6 94 151
2019 Woman 9 91 324
2018 Man 5 95 146
2018 Woman 10 90 297

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 Man 5 95 150
2022 Woman 8 92 295
2020 Man 6 94 158
2020 Woman 5 95 302
2019 Man 8 92 151
2019 Woman 4 96 324
2018 Man 4 96 146
2018 Woman 10 90 297

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 Man 14 86 150
2022 Woman 11 89 295
2020 Man 5 95 158
2020 Woman 9 91 302
2019 Man 10 90 151
2019 Woman 10 90 324
2018 Man 5 95 146
2018 Woman 12 88 297

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 Man 7 93 150
2022 Woman 11 89 295
2020 Man 9 91 158
2020 Woman 14 86 302
2019 Man 9 91 151
2019 Woman 11 89 324
2018 Man 14 86 146
2018 Woman 13 87 297

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 Man 12 88 150
2022 Woman 13 87 295
2020 Man 11 89 158
2020 Woman 17 83 302
2019 Man 10 90 151
2019 Woman 15 85 324
2018 Man 12 88 146
2018 Woman 13 87 297

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 Man 14 86 150
2022 Woman 14 86 295
2020 Man 11 89 158
2020 Woman 13 87 302
2019 Man 11 89 151
2019 Woman 12 88 324
2018 Man 12 88 146
2018 Woman 8 92 297

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 Man 8 92 150
2022 Woman 12 88 295
2020 Man 14 86 158
2020 Woman 15 85 302
2019 Man 12 88 151
2019 Woman 10 90 324
2018 Man 11 89 146
2018 Woman 11 89 297

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 Man 29 71 150
2022 Woman 38 62 295
2020 Man 42 58 158
2020 Woman 39 61 302
2019 Man 40 60 151
2019 Woman 38 62 324
2018 Man 37 63 146
2018 Woman 29 71 297

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 Man 11 89 150
2022 Woman 12 88 295
2020 Man 16 84 158
2020 Woman 16 84 302
2019 Man 12 88 151
2019 Woman 13 87 324
2018 Man 12 88 146
2018 Woman 11 89 297

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 Man 51 49 150
2022 Woman 54 46 295
2020 Man 54 46 158
2020 Woman 57 43 302
2019 Man 53 47 151
2019 Woman 53 47 324
2018 Man 52 48 146
2018 Woman 49 51 297

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 Man 2 98 150
2022 Woman 1 99 295

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 Man 56 44 150
2022 Woman 60 40 295
2020 Man 58 42 158
2020 Woman 58 42 302
2019 Man 56 44 151
2019 Woman 56 44 324
2018 Man 59 41 146
2018 Woman 53 47 297

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 Man 2 98 150
2022 Woman 2 98 295

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 Man 15 85 150
2022 Woman 18 82 295
2020 Man 10 90 158
2020 Woman 10 90 302
2019 Man 8 92 151
2019 Woman 10 90 324
2018 Man 9 91 146
2018 Woman 12 88 297

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 Man 10 14 15 9 10 33 9 41 33 1700
2022 Woman 8 11 14 11 13 34 10 33 42 2410
2022 Another gender 0 9 0 21 20 43 7 18 82 15
2020 Man 14 19 16 8 7 32 5 51 23 1838
2020 Woman 12 14 17 10 7 32 7 42 30 2640
2019 Man 13 18 20 9 7 27 6 47 23 1643
2019 Woman 10 15 20 10 10 28 7 38 31 2185
2018 Man 12 19 21 8 7 27 6 47 22 1545
2018 Woman 9 16 21 11 10 27 6 37 31 2025
2018 Another gender 0 14 23 7 0 41 14 32 16 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 30 16 10 9 12 2 59 22 1700
2022 Woman 15 27 16 13 11 16 2 51 30 2410
2022 Another gender 0 28 0 35 20 17 0 34 66 15
2020 Man 26 32 17 9 5 10 1 65 16 1837
2020 Woman 20 26 20 12 7 14 1 54 22 2635
2019 Man 23 33 19 8 5 11 1 63 15 1646
2019 Woman 19 30 19 11 7 13 1 57 21 2181
2018 Man 21 30 23 8 6 12 1 58 16 1547
2018 Woman 17 28 22 11 8 12 1 53 22 2023
2018 Another gender 0 30 22 0 7 34 7 50 12 13

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 1700
2022 Woman 9 91 2410
2020 Man 9 91 1839
2020 Woman 10 90 2637
2019 Man 8 92 1644
2019 Woman 10 90 2175
2018 Man 8 92 1547
2018 Woman 9 91 2020

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 160
2022 Woman 27 73 225
2020 Man 28 72 171
2020 Woman 35 65 274
2019 Man 35 65 131
2019 Woman 38 62 217
2018 Man 21 79 132
2018 Woman 42 58 196

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 75 25 160
2022 Woman 77 23 225
2020 Man 73 27 171
2020 Woman 77 23 274
2019 Man 71 29 131
2019 Woman 78 22 217
2018 Man 83 17 132
2018 Woman 78 22 196

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 160
2022 Woman 4 96 225
2020 Man 3 97 171
2020 Woman 5 95 274
2019 Man 4 96 131
2019 Woman 8 92 217

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 Man 0 100 160
2022 Woman 0 100 225
2019 Man 0 100 131
2019 Woman 0 100 217

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 Man 8 92 160
2022 Woman 5 95 225
2020 Man 8 92 171
2020 Woman 7 93 274
2019 Man 8 92 131
2019 Woman 8 92 217
2018 Man 4 96 132
2018 Woman 6 94 196

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 Man 4 96 160
2022 Woman 5 95 225
2020 Man 7 93 171
2020 Woman 8 92 274
2019 Man 8 92 131
2019 Woman 7 93 217
2018 Man 4 96 132
2018 Woman 8 92 196

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 160
2022 Woman 12 88 225
2020 Man 18 82 171
2020 Woman 14 86 274
2019 Man 15 85 131
2019 Woman 6 94 217
2018 Man 14 86 132
2018 Woman 8 92 196

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 160
2022 Woman 22 78 225
2020 Man 31 69 171
2020 Woman 29 71 274
2019 Man 25 75 129
2019 Woman 18 82 217
2018 Man 22 78 129
2018 Woman 17 83 196

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 160
2022 Woman 16 84 225
2020 Man 27 73 171
2020 Woman 27 73 274
2019 Man 23 77 129
2019 Woman 18 82 217
2018 Man 22 78 129
2018 Woman 19 81 196

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 160
2022 Woman 12 88 225
2020 Man 18 82 171
2020 Woman 13 87 274
2019 Man 12 88 129
2019 Woman 11 89 217
2018 Man 13 87 129
2018 Woman 7 93 196

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 160
2022 Woman 6 94 225
2020 Man 9 91 171
2020 Woman 6 94 274
2019 Man 6 94 129
2019 Woman 3 97 217
2018 Man 7 93 129
2018 Woman 5 95 196

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 160
2022 Woman 30 70 225
2020 Man 22 78 171
2020 Woman 33 67 274
2019 Man 22 78 129
2019 Woman 40 60 217
2018 Man 27 73 129
2018 Woman 34 66 196

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 160
2022 Woman 36 64 225
2020 Man 24 76 171
2020 Woman 41 59 274
2019 Man 31 69 129
2019 Woman 45 55 217
2018 Man 31 69 129
2018 Woman 45 55 196

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 160
2022 Woman 0 100 225
2019 Man 9 91 129
2019 Woman 0 100 217

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 Man 1 99 160
2022 Woman 1 99 225
2020 Man 3 97 171
2020 Woman 2 98 274

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 160
2022 Woman 10 90 225
2020 Man 6 94 171
2020 Woman 14 86 274
2019 Man 8 92 129
2019 Woman 12 88 217
2018 Man 9 91 129
2018 Woman 11 89 196

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 160
2022 Woman 17 83 225
2020 Man 11 89 171
2020 Woman 25 75 274
2019 Man 12 88 129
2019 Woman 22 78 217
2018 Man 14 86 129
2018 Woman 17 83 196

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 Man 2 98 160
2022 Woman 0 100 225

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 160
2022 Woman 17 83 225
2020 Man 12 88 171
2020 Woman 13 87 274
2019 Man 13 87 129
2019 Woman 11 89 217
2018 Man 12 88 129
2018 Woman 10 90 196

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 160
2022 Woman 0 100 225
2019 Man 0 100 129
2019 Woman 0 100 217
2018 Man 0 100 129
2018 Woman 0 100 196

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 160
2022 Woman 15 85 225
2020 Man 20 80 171
2020 Woman 14 86 274
2019 Man 12 88 129
2019 Woman 15 85 217
2018 Man 20 80 129
2018 Woman 19 81 196

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 Man 27 73 160
2022 Woman 34 66 225
2020 Man 24 76 171
2020 Woman 27 73 274
2019 Man 21 79 128
2019 Woman 27 73 214
2018 Man 29 71 131
2018 Woman 28 72 197

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 Man 10 90 160
2022 Woman 14 86 225
2020 Man 7 93 171
2020 Woman 16 84 274
2019 Man 11 89 128
2019 Woman 15 85 214
2018 Man 12 88 131
2018 Woman 15 85 197

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 Man 8 92 160
2022 Woman 9 91 225
2020 Man 7 93 171
2020 Woman 11 89 274
2019 Man 7 93 128
2019 Woman 9 91 214
2018 Man 9 91 131
2018 Woman 15 85 197

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 Man 12 88 160
2022 Woman 9 91 225
2020 Man 12 88 171
2020 Woman 12 88 274
2019 Man 5 95 128
2019 Woman 13 87 214
2018 Man 13 87 131
2018 Woman 13 87 197

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 Man 6 94 160
2022 Woman 3 97 225
2020 Man 3 97 171
2020 Woman 5 95 274
2019 Man 4 96 128
2019 Woman 4 96 214
2018 Man 6 94 131
2018 Woman 6 94 197

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 Man 7 93 160
2022 Woman 2 98 225

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 Man 5 95 160
2022 Woman 6 94 225
2020 Man 6 94 171
2020 Woman 10 90 274
2019 Man 7 93 128
2019 Woman 7 93 214
2018 Man 6 94 131
2018 Woman 7 93 197

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 160
2022 Woman 9 91 225
2020 Man 3 97 171
2020 Woman 9 91 274
2019 Man 5 95 128
2019 Woman 11 89 214
2018 Man 8 92 131
2018 Woman 8 92 197

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 Man 56 44 160
2022 Woman 49 51 225
2020 Man 60 40 171
2020 Woman 52 48 274
2019 Man 62 38 128
2019 Woman 52 48 214
2018 Man 53 47 131
2018 Woman 51 49 197

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 Man 5 95 150
2022 Woman 5 95 220

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 Man 15 85 150
2022 Woman 16 84 220
2018 Man 6 94 127
2018 Woman 21 79 185

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 Man 5 95 150
2022 Woman 2 98 220

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 Man 1 99 150
2022 Woman 2 98 220

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 Man 1 99 150
2022 Woman 2 98 220
2018 Man 0 100 127
2018 Woman 3 97 185

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 Man 5 95 150
2022 Woman 3 97 220

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 Man 4 96 150
2022 Woman 12 88 220
2018 Man 4 96 127
2018 Woman 10 90 185

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 Man 13 87 150
2022 Woman 11 89 220
2018 Man 11 89 127
2018 Woman 14 86 185

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 Man 6 94 150
2022 Woman 10 90 220
2018 Man 4 96 127
2018 Woman 9 91 185

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 Man 30 70 150
2022 Woman 28 72 220
2018 Man 32 68 127
2018 Woman 28 72 185

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 Man 13 87 150
2022 Woman 10 90 220
2018 Man 11 89 127
2018 Woman 11 89 185

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 Man 47 53 150
2022 Woman 43 57 220
2018 Man 46 54 127
2018 Woman 49 51 185

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 Man 2 98 150
2022 Woman 1 99 220

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 Man 63 37 150
2022 Woman 63 37 220
2018 Man 66 34 127
2018 Woman 65 35 185

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 Man 1 99 150
2022 Woman 1 99 220

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 Man 18 82 150
2022 Woman 15 85 220
2018 Man 12 88 127
2018 Woman 14 86 185

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 Man 12 15 18 7 6 36 6 46 22 1700
2022 Woman 8 13 17 9 7 40 7 39 30 2410
2022 Another gender 0 0 8 45 30 16 0 0 91 10
2020 Man 14 19 19 5 5 34 4 54 16 1839
2020 Woman 12 15 19 8 6 35 6 45 23 2633
2019 Man 15 18 20 6 4 34 5 52 15 1641
2019 Woman 11 16 21 7 5 34 7 45 20 2182
2018 Man 14 20 23 4 4 30 5 52 13 1552
2018 Woman 10 16 24 6 5 34 5 42 18 2018
2018 Another gender 0 14 23 0 10 38 14 30 22 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 32 19 8 5 13 2 63 15 1700
2022 Woman 16 31 18 9 7 16 2 58 20 2410
2022 Another gender 0 7 9 50 22 12 0 8 82 15
2020 Man 26 34 18 7 4 11 1 68 12 1841
2020 Woman 21 29 20 9 6 14 1 59 18 2640
2019 Man 27 31 18 5 4 14 1 68 10 1641
2019 Woman 21 31 20 7 4 16 2 62 14 2177
2018 Man 23 32 22 5 4 13 1 65 10 1554
2018 Woman 17 30 23 7 5 16 1 58 14 2014
2018 Another gender 0 22 22 15 10 24 7 32 36 13

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 1700
2022 Woman 13 87 2410
2022 Another gender 34 66 15
2020 Man 11 89 1835
2020 Woman 13 87 2624
2019 Man 11 89 1645
2019 Woman 18 82 2184

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 Man 44 56 150
2022 Woman 53 47 315
2020 Man 33 67 200
2020 Woman 42 58 351

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 70 30 150
2022 Woman 76 24 315
2020 Man 79 21 200
2020 Woman 78 22 351
2019 Man 73 27 184
2019 Woman 75 25 398

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 Man 40 43 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 105
2022 Woman 41 33 9 9 5 2 1 76 15 245
2020 Man 48 33 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 158
2020 Woman 42 39 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 274
2019 Man 50 29 6 8 3 1 2 82 12 133
2019 Woman 45 33 6 13 2 0 1 79 15 297

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 Man 37 37 8 6 3 5 5 82 9 1700
2022 Woman 38 36 9 7 3 4 4 80 11 2410
2022 Another gender 14 26 22 30 8 0 0 40 38 15
2020 Man 43 34 9 5 2 3 4 83 7 1839
2020 Woman 42 35 8 6 2 3 4 83 9 2634

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 Man 26 40 19 11 4 1020
2022 Woman 27 45 18 6 4 1610
2022 Another gender 45 35 11 0 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 85 15 1520
2022 Woman 81 19 2060
2022 Another gender 100 0 10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 51 1515
2022 Woman 44 56 2060
2022 Another gender 33 67 10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 35 1515
2022 Woman 66 34 2060
2022 Another gender 39 61 10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 43 1515
2022 Woman 55 45 2060
2022 Another gender 36 64 10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 1515
2022 Woman 27 73 2060
2022 Another gender 9 91 10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 44 1515
2022 Woman 52 48 2060
2022 Another gender 70 30 10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 1515
2022 Woman 27 73 2060
2022 Another gender 29 71 10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 1515
2022 Woman 17 83 2060
2022 Another gender 14 86 10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 1515
2022 Woman 19 81 2060
2022 Another gender 21 79 10

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 45 1515
2022 Woman 45 55 2060
2022 Another gender 47 53 10

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 1515
2022 Woman 26 74 2060
2022 Another gender 25 75 10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 1515
2022 Woman 4 96 2060
2022 Another gender 0 100 10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 1515
2022 Woman 12 88 2060
2022 Another gender 17 83 10

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 17 6 3 3 0 6 88 6 1520
2022 Woman 73 15 4 2 1 0 5 92 3 2060
2022 Another gender 77 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 24 15 14 27 3 8 46 37 1515
2022 Woman 13 23 14 15 28 2 6 46 39 2060
2022 Another gender 6 8 16 14 55 0 0 69 15 10

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 28 16 14 23 4 3 40 44 1520
2022 Woman 11 25 16 18 25 4 2 45 38 2060
2022 Another gender 8 24 6 6 55 0 0 62 32 10
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 33 7 6 6 1 1 81 12 1700
2022 Woman 47 34 7 6 5 1 1 82 11 2410
2022 Another gender 25 54 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 15
2020 Man 45 33 9 7 4 0 1 79 12 1828
2020 Woman 44 33 9 9 5 1 0 78 13 2633

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 Man 3 6 13 9 39 7 22 68 14 1700
2022 Woman 3 7 15 9 28 5 32 59 17 2405
2022 Another gender 6 9 14 15 28 23 6 60 20 15

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 40 20 12 8 5 1 57 21 1700
2022 Woman 15 37 19 15 9 4 0 55 25 2410
2022 Another gender 0 0 27 36 37 0 0 0 73 15
2020 Man 29 45 13 8 4 1 0 75 11 1840
2020 Woman 31 44 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 2637
2019 Man 20 41 19 12 5 5 0 63 17 1642
2019 Woman 19 43 17 13 5 2 0 64 19 2175
2018 Man 18 38 21 11 6 4 0 59 18 1552
2018 Woman 19 43 19 11 5 2 0 63 17 2017
2018 Another gender 0 21 30 32 0 17 0 25 38 13

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 27 35 18 7 1700
2022 Woman 7 25 41 21 6 2410
2022 Another gender 0 13 26 45 16 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 32 11 5 4 3 1 79 9 1700
2022 Woman 46 30 11 6 3 3 1 79 10 2410
2022 Another gender 25 47 6 8 6 8 0 78 15 15
2020 Man 42 32 14 5 4 3 1 76 9 1831
2020 Woman 43 32 13 5 4 3 1 77 10 2625

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 Man 35 31 9 11 10 1 1 68 22 1700
2022 Woman 38 28 9 12 11 1 1 68 23 2410
2022 Another gender 12 31 6 35 8 7 0 47 46 15
2020 Man 32 30 13 14 9 1 1 64 23 1835
2020 Woman 33 30 12 15 9 1 0 63 24 2634

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 Man 17 39 17 15 10 1 1 57 25 1700
2022 Woman 19 37 16 16 10 1 0 57 27 2410
2022 Another gender 0 15 14 56 16 0 0 15 72 15
2020 Man 24 36 18 13 7 1 0 61 21 1843
2020 Woman 25 34 17 14 8 1 0 60 23 2637
2019 Man 16 34 22 16 9 2 0 51 26 1644
2019 Woman 17 30 20 19 12 2 0 48 31 2180
2018 Man 14 35 22 17 9 2 0 51 27 1555
2018 Woman 16 32 21 18 11 2 0 48 30 2025
2018 Another gender 7 17 15 43 10 7 0 26 58 13

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 Man 11 47 18 16 6 1 0 60 22 800
2022 Woman 9 48 13 20 8 1 0 58 28 925
2020 Man 14 49 15 17 4 1 0 64 21 831
2020 Woman 13 47 12 22 4 1 1 61 26 876
2019 Man 14 45 18 14 5 3 2 61 20 723
2019 Woman 12 43 14 18 6 3 3 59 26 750

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 30 19 9 10 0 1 61 19 1695
2022 Woman 30 31 18 9 8 0 3 63 18 2400
2022 Another gender 28 21 8 23 20 0 0 49 44 15
2020 Man 27 30 23 12 8 0 0 58 19 1838
2020 Woman 29 29 21 12 8 0 1 59 20 2636
2019 Man 22 27 24 13 14 0 0 49 28 1644
2019 Woman 21 26 24 13 15 0 1 48 28 2176
2018 Man 18 23 23 15 19 0 1 42 34 1554
2018 Woman 19 23 25 14 17 0 1 43 32 2026
2018 Another gender 8 57 21 0 14 0 0 65 14 13

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 24 28 19 16 0 0 36 35 1690
2022 Woman 11 21 26 19 22 0 1 33 42 2405
2022 Another gender 21 6 37 29 8 0 0 27 36 15
2020 Man 12 24 30 20 13 0 0 37 34 1835
2020 Woman 12 22 27 21 18 0 1 34 39 2639
2019 Man 14 26 29 18 12 0 0 40 30 1641
2019 Woman 15 24 26 18 16 0 1 40 34 2179
2018 Man 10 23 32 22 12 0 0 34 34 1551
2018 Woman 11 22 28 22 17 0 0 34 38 2021
2018 Another gender 18 17 51 0 14 0 0 35 14 13

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 27 26 17 13 0 1 44 30 1695
2022 Woman 15 24 26 17 16 0 1 40 34 2405
2022 Another gender 35 23 21 14 6 0 0 59 21 15
2020 Man 16 29 26 17 10 0 1 46 28 1837
2020 Woman 17 25 25 19 14 0 1 42 33 2638
2019 Man 17 30 26 16 10 0 0 48 25 1632
2019 Woman 18 28 26 17 10 0 1 46 27 2170
2018 Man 13 27 29 18 12 0 1 41 30 1548
2018 Woman 13 25 29 21 12 0 1 38 33 2015
2018 Another gender 8 24 53 0 15 0 0 32 15 13

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 22 25 18 19 1 1 37 38 1695
2022 Woman 13 19 22 20 23 1 2 33 44 2400
2022 Another gender 12 41 0 16 31 0 0 54 46 15
2020 Man 16 27 25 18 12 0 1 44 31 1832
2020 Woman 19 22 22 19 16 1 1 42 35 2631
2019 Man 16 25 25 19 14 0 1 42 33 1632
2019 Woman 17 22 23 19 18 1 1 40 37 2170
2018 Man 13 23 28 21 14 1 1 36 36 1543
2018 Woman 13 22 25 19 19 1 1 36 38 2024
2018 Another gender 8 17 39 22 14 0 0 25 36 13

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 29 17 10 10 0 3 61 21 1690
2022 Woman 27 22 20 13 14 0 4 52 28 2405
2022 Another gender 43 21 21 8 0 0 8 69 8 15
2020 Man 29 29 20 11 8 0 2 60 19 1833
2020 Woman 27 24 20 14 12 0 2 53 27 2640
2019 Man 33 28 19 11 6 0 2 62 18 1635
2019 Woman 31 27 18 11 10 0 3 60 22 2172
2018 Man 28 28 21 12 7 1 3 59 20 1547
2018 Woman 29 25 20 13 10 0 3 55 24 2006
2018 Another gender 18 28 21 10 14 0 8 50 27 13

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 26 24 15 13 0 1 47 28 1695
2022 Woman 19 24 23 15 18 0 1 43 34 2405
2022 Another gender 12 15 20 29 24 0 0 27 53 15
2020 Man 20 27 24 17 12 0 0 47 29 1837
2020 Woman 19 23 24 18 16 0 0 42 34 2639
2019 Man 22 30 23 14 9 0 0 53 23 1643
2019 Woman 24 26 22 14 13 0 1 50 27 2174
2018 Man 21 27 25 15 10 0 1 49 26 1552
2018 Woman 20 24 25 15 15 0 1 44 31 2024
2018 Another gender 17 14 44 7 17 0 0 32 24 13

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 32 25 9 7 0 1 59 16 1695
2022 Woman 24 33 22 12 7 1 2 58 19 2400
2022 Another gender 36 43 6 7 8 0 0 79 15 15
2020 Man 25 36 24 9 4 1 1 62 14 1832
2020 Woman 25 35 21 11 4 1 2 62 16 2631
2019 Man 24 38 23 10 5 0 1 62 15 1633
2019 Woman 23 34 24 11 6 1 1 58 18 2169
2018 Man 18 38 26 12 5 0 1 57 17 1546
2018 Woman 19 33 26 12 7 1 1 54 19 2022
2018 Another gender 0 55 7 24 14 0 0 55 38 13

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 32 24 13 10 0 1 52 24 1695
2022 Woman 19 31 23 15 9 0 1 51 25 2405
2022 Another gender 41 29 6 24 0 0 0 70 24 15
2020 Man 20 36 26 12 6 0 1 56 18 1835
2020 Woman 23 33 24 13 6 0 1 57 19 2629
2019 Man 19 33 26 13 7 0 1 53 20 1635
2019 Woman 22 33 26 12 6 1 1 55 19 2165
2018 Man 16 34 25 16 7 0 0 51 23 1543
2018 Woman 17 31 28 15 7 1 1 49 23 2021
2018 Another gender 15 35 29 15 7 0 0 49 22 13

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 31 21 12 8 0 1 58 20 1700
2022 Woman 25 32 19 13 8 0 2 59 22 2405
2022 Another gender 23 33 9 28 8 0 0 55 36 15
2020 Man 26 33 24 11 5 0 0 60 16 1833
2020 Woman 26 32 21 12 7 0 1 59 19 2628
2019 Man 23 32 24 13 6 0 0 56 20 1634
2019 Woman 24 31 24 12 8 0 1 55 21 2166
2018 Man 19 34 25 14 7 0 0 54 21 1548
2018 Woman 19 32 26 14 7 1 1 52 22 2015
2018 Another gender 0 46 16 24 14 0 0 46 38 13

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 28 17 9 8 1 1 66 17 1700
2022 Woman 38 27 17 9 7 0 2 67 16 2405
2022 Another gender 58 28 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2020 Man 37 29 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 1835
2020 Woman 38 27 16 9 7 1 1 67 17 2627
2019 Man 36 28 18 10 7 0 1 65 17 1632
2019 Woman 34 28 17 11 8 1 1 63 19 2162

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 30 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 1695
2022 Woman 50 26 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 2405
2022 Another gender 65 23 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2020 Man 23 30 26 14 6 0 1 53 21 1837
2020 Woman 22 31 25 15 7 0 1 53 22 2622

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 Man 26 30 22 12 9 0 1 57 21 1695
2022 Woman 28 30 22 10 8 0 1 59 19 2400
2022 Another gender 31 41 6 6 7 0 8 79 15 15
2020 Man 22 29 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 1833
2020 Woman 23 28 26 15 8 0 1 51 23 2624
2019 Man 26 29 24 14 6 0 0 56 20 1633
2019 Woman 28 30 22 11 7 1 1 59 19 2161
2018 Man 21 30 25 15 8 0 1 51 23 1539
2018 Woman 22 29 28 13 7 1 1 51 21 2013
2018 Another gender 32 21 25 15 7 0 0 53 22 13

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 25 15 8 7 0 2 70 15 1695
2022 Woman 41 26 16 7 6 0 3 70 14 2400
2022 Another gender 27 14 33 19 8 0 0 40 27 15
2020 Man 40 30 19 7 3 0 1 71 10 1825
2020 Woman 38 30 19 7 3 0 2 69 11 2626
2019 Man 45 28 14 8 4 0 1 73 12 1632
2019 Woman 44 25 15 8 6 0 2 70 14 2161
2018 Man 44 28 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 1536
2018 Woman 44 27 16 7 4 0 2 72 12 2010
2018 Another gender 8 8 46 27 10 0 0 16 38 13

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 35 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 1695
2022 Woman 31 36 18 7 6 0 1 68 14 2405
2022 Another gender 27 44 6 16 6 0 0 71 23 15
2020 Man 25 35 25 11 5 0 0 60 16 1821
2020 Woman 24 34 24 12 6 0 0 57 18 2626

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 Man 68 14 5 1 2 1 9 91 3 1695
2022 Woman 62 13 6 2 2 1 14 88 5 2405
2022 Another gender 28 29 9 8 15 6 6 65 26 15
2020 Man 65 17 8 2 1 1 6 88 4 1828
2020 Woman 61 18 8 3 2 1 7 86 5 2621
2019 Man 71 13 4 2 2 1 7 91 4 1635
2019 Woman 66 12 6 3 2 1 10 87 6 2161
2018 Man 66 17 6 2 2 1 6 89 4 1539
2018 Woman 63 17 8 3 2 1 6 86 5 2014
2018 Another gender 29 10 39 7 0 8 7 46 8 13

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 12 5 3 4 2 4 88 7 1700
2022 Woman 64 13 5 3 5 2 8 85 9 2410
2022 Another gender 34 43 0 9 8 6 0 83 17 15
2020 Man 74 11 5 2 3 1 3 89 6 1833
2020 Woman 70 13 6 3 3 1 4 88 6 2622
2019 Man 73 12 6 3 3 1 2 87 7 1640
2019 Woman 65 13 8 4 6 1 4 82 10 2167
2018 Man 70 12 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 1540
2018 Woman 61 16 8 4 5 1 5 82 10 2012
2018 Another gender 52 18 7 7 0 0 15 83 8 13

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 21 7 3 2 1 2 87 5 1700
2022 Woman 61 21 8 3 2 0 5 86 5 2405
2022 Another gender 51 29 6 0 8 6 0 85 8 15
2020 Man 66 22 6 2 1 0 2 90 4 1822
2020 Woman 63 22 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 2630
2019 Man 58 26 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 1632
2019 Woman 52 27 12 4 3 0 2 81 7 2162
2018 Man 56 28 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 1545
2018 Woman 50 28 12 5 3 0 2 79 8 2014
2018 Another gender 64 7 21 0 0 0 8 77 0 13

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 18 8 5 5 1 2 81 11 1700
2022 Woman 59 18 8 5 5 0 4 80 11 2410
2022 Another gender 68 12 6 0 8 6 0 85 8 15
2020 Man 64 17 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 1835
2020 Woman 62 17 9 5 5 0 2 81 10 2630
2019 Man 56 21 11 7 5 0 1 78 12 1622
2019 Woman 54 19 10 7 7 0 2 75 15 2150
2018 Man 52 23 11 7 6 0 1 76 12 1541
2018 Woman 47 23 14 8 6 0 2 71 15 2008
2018 Another gender 49 30 7 7 0 0 8 85 7 13

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 Man 57 16 6 3 1 1 16 88 5 1700
2022 Woman 55 13 6 2 2 0 23 88 5 2400
2022 Another gender 64 0 0 0 0 6 30 100 0 15
2020 Man 59 16 6 2 1 0 15 89 3 1832
2020 Woman 55 13 6 3 1 0 22 88 5 2632
2019 Man 54 18 7 3 1 0 16 86 5 1635
2019 Woman 50 15 8 3 2 0 22 84 6 2144
2018 Man 49 19 8 3 2 0 18 83 6 1537
2018 Woman 47 14 8 3 1 0 27 84 5 2000
2018 Another gender 52 7 7 0 0 0 33 90 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 70 18 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 1695
2022 Woman 69 16 5 1 1 0 8 92 2 2400
2022 Another gender 48 29 9 0 0 6 8 90 0 15
2020 Man 69 19 6 2 1 0 3 91 3 1838
2020 Woman 71 16 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 2638
2019 Man 69 19 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 1633
2019 Woman 68 17 7 2 1 0 6 90 2 2158
2018 Man 63 22 8 2 1 0 4 89 3 1543
2018 Woman 64 19 7 1 1 0 7 90 2 2000
2018 Another gender 49 22 14 0 0 0 15 84 0 13

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 13 5 2 4 1 4 88 6 1700
2022 Woman 68 11 5 3 6 0 7 85 10 2410
2022 Another gender 37 15 27 14 6 0 0 53 20 15
2020 Man 72 13 6 2 5 0 2 87 7 1837
2020 Woman 68 11 4 4 7 1 4 83 12 2639
2019 Man 75 11 4 3 4 1 3 88 7 1637
2019 Woman 71 9 4 4 7 0 5 84 12 2159
2018 Man 70 12 6 4 4 0 3 85 9 1547
2018 Woman 67 11 5 4 6 0 5 83 11 2013
2018 Another gender 52 18 15 0 7 0 8 76 8 13

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 23 12 5 2 1 3 81 7 1700
2022 Woman 48 26 14 4 3 0 4 77 8 2405
2022 Another gender 47 9 28 16 0 0 0 56 16 15
2020 Man 47 27 16 5 3 0 1 76 8 1841
2020 Woman 42 30 16 6 3 0 2 74 9 2638
2019 Man 57 26 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 1640
2019 Woman 55 26 11 3 1 0 3 83 5 2158
2018 Man 54 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 7 1547
2018 Woman 50 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 2013
2018 Another gender 49 8 25 0 10 0 8 61 11 13

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 27 41 17 7 0 0 34 25 1700
2022 Woman 6 23 42 20 9 0 0 29 29 2410
2022 Another gender 0 25 51 17 8 0 0 25 24 15
2020 Man 9 30 41 16 5 0 0 38 21 1840
2020 Woman 9 26 40 19 6 0 0 35 25 2637
2019 Man 12 32 38 14 4 0 0 44 19 1646
2019 Woman 11 29 38 17 5 0 0 40 22 2184
2018 Man 10 27 41 17 5 0 0 37 22 1559
2018 Woman 8 28 38 19 6 0 0 36 25 2031
2018 Another gender 14 46 22 10 7 0 0 61 17 13

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 20 41 19 9 0 0 29 30 1695
2022 Woman 13 25 39 17 6 0 0 23 38 2405
2022 Another gender 16 37 26 21 0 0 0 21 53 15
2020 Man 9 23 40 21 7 0 0 28 32 1828
2020 Woman 15 24 38 18 5 0 0 23 39 2632
2019 Man 8 18 42 23 9 0 0 32 26 1636
2019 Woman 12 22 39 21 7 0 0 27 34 2171
2018 Man 8 21 41 23 6 0 0 30 29 1547
2018 Woman 11 25 39 18 7 0 0 25 36 1999
2018 Another gender 24 8 21 32 14 0 0 46 33 13
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 53 21 1 1700
2022 Woman 24 55 19 1 2410
2022 Another gender 29 51 14 6 15
2020 Man 34 43 23 1 1841
2020 Woman 33 44 22 1 2643

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 Man 36 64 420
2022 Woman 40 60 565
2020 Man 38 62 627
2020 Woman 33 67 874

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 Man 49 13 10 4 4 3 17 78 10 1700
2022 Woman 43 15 8 5 4 3 22 77 12 2410
2022 Another gender 34 0 20 9 0 0 37 55 14 15
2020 Man 47 16 14 7 6 2 10 71 14 1843
2020 Woman 42 17 13 7 6 2 14 70 15 2634
2019 Man 45 16 15 8 8 1 8 66 18 1627
2019 Woman 41 16 13 9 9 1 11 65 20 2155
2018 Man 45 15 14 8 9 2 8 66 18 1522
2018 Woman 40 16 15 8 10 1 11 63 20 2007
2018 Another gender 58 14 7 0 7 7 7 83 8 13

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 Man 5 18 16 18 36 2 4 25 59 420
2022 Woman 6 18 12 23 34 1 5 25 61 565
2020 Man 9 20 16 20 30 1 4 30 53 627
2020 Woman 8 18 16 22 30 1 5 27 56 874

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 Man 5 18 11 20 40 3 3 24 64 420
2022 Woman 6 16 11 23 40 2 2 22 66 565
2020 Man 7 15 14 22 38 1 2 23 63 625
2020 Woman 6 14 13 25 37 1 3 21 65 875
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