2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

The RCMP results posted are for public service employees only, who make up about one-third of the RCMP. These results do not include the responses of police officers (regular members) or civilians employed under the RCMP Act (civilian members).

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 38 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 320
2022 Non-shift worker 42 36 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 4045
2020 Shift worker 45 36 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 322
2020 Non-shift worker 43 36 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 4018
2019 Shift worker 49 34 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 435
2019 Non-shift worker 41 39 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 4566
2018 Shift worker 44 35 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 331
2018 Non-shift worker 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 4252

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 38 11 11 13 0 0 65 24 320
2022 Non-shift worker 39 33 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 4040
2020 Shift worker 35 30 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 322
2020 Non-shift worker 38 34 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 4010
2019 Shift worker 41 29 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 432
2019 Non-shift worker 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 4568
2018 Shift worker 32 34 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 328
2018 Non-shift worker 36 36 11 9 7 0 0 72 17 4276

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 58 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 315
2022 Non-shift worker 58 30 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 4040
2020 Shift worker 59 33 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 321
2020 Non-shift worker 60 28 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 3994
2019 Shift worker 69 23 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 433
2019 Non-shift worker 60 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 4539
2018 Shift worker 60 30 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 326
2018 Non-shift worker 59 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 4238

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 39 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 315
2022 Non-shift worker 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4045
2020 Shift worker 53 32 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 321
2020 Non-shift worker 49 34 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 4010
2019 Shift worker 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 437
2019 Non-shift worker 49 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 4569
2018 Shift worker 45 36 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 329
2018 Non-shift worker 46 37 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 4276

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 33 11 10 10 0 0 68 21 320
2022 Non-shift worker 39 32 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 4045
2020 Shift worker 39 32 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 319
2020 Non-shift worker 42 29 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 4014
2019 Shift worker 50 26 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 436
2019 Non-shift worker 42 30 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 4560
2018 Shift worker 36 31 18 9 7 0 0 67 15 331
2018 Non-shift worker 40 30 16 8 6 1 0 71 14 4261

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 31 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 320
2022 Non-shift worker 39 34 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 4045
2020 Shift worker 41 33 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 319
2020 Non-shift worker 41 32 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 3995
2019 Shift worker 47 29 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 434
2019 Non-shift worker 42 32 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 4543
2018 Shift worker 35 34 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 329
2018 Non-shift worker 39 33 15 8 5 0 0 73 13 4224

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 26 15 15 10 5 1 57 27 320
2022 Non-shift worker 38 25 13 10 10 3 1 66 20 4045
2020 Shift worker 37 18 19 11 10 4 1 59 21 320
2020 Non-shift worker 41 25 14 9 7 3 1 68 17 4018
2019 Shift worker 37 20 17 12 8 4 2 61 21 436
2019 Non-shift worker 41 24 15 9 7 3 1 68 17 4569
2018 Shift worker 30 24 20 13 10 3 0 55 24 333
2018 Non-shift worker 40 25 16 10 8 2 1 66 18 4266
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 24 17 7 6 2 16 64 15 320
2022 Non-shift worker 45 26 14 4 4 1 6 76 9 4040
2020 Shift worker 28 19 22 8 6 3 14 57 16 324
2020 Non-shift worker 45 24 16 5 4 1 5 73 10 4016
2019 Shift worker 36 22 20 6 5 2 10 66 12 439
2019 Non-shift worker 43 25 17 5 4 1 6 73 10 4575

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 29 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 320
2022 Non-shift worker 46 29 10 7 6 1 1 77 13 4035
2020 Shift worker 45 29 10 11 4 0 0 75 16 324
2020 Non-shift worker 47 28 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 4016
2019 Shift worker 52 26 11 6 3 1 1 80 9 436
2019 Non-shift worker 45 29 10 9 5 1 1 75 14 4550
2018 Shift worker 43 31 11 8 6 0 1 75 14 330
2018 Non-shift worker 42 30 10 10 7 1 1 73 16 4246

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 25 9 10 6 0 1 75 16 320
2022 Non-shift worker 56 23 8 6 5 0 0 80 12 4045
2020 Shift worker 46 30 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 322
2020 Non-shift worker 56 22 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 4019
2019 Shift worker 55 26 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 438
2019 Non-shift worker 54 27 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4571
2018 Shift worker 43 28 13 8 6 1 1 72 14 331
2018 Non-shift worker 50 25 11 7 6 0 1 75 14 4261

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 32 9 8 7 7 1 74 17 320
2022 Non-shift worker 36 28 13 9 7 6 1 68 18 4045
2020 Shift worker 37 29 17 10 3 4 1 69 14 324
2020 Non-shift worker 37 29 14 8 6 5 0 71 15 4025
2019 Shift worker 48 26 11 6 5 4 1 77 11 438
2019 Non-shift worker 36 31 15 8 5 4 1 70 14 4560
2018 Shift worker 36 26 18 9 6 5 0 65 16 330
2018 Non-shift worker 33 32 15 9 6 4 0 68 16 4280

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 25 9 14 13 4 0 62 28 320
2022 Non-shift worker 31 30 14 13 10 2 0 62 23 4045
2020 Shift worker 37 28 12 11 9 3 0 67 21 322
2020 Non-shift worker 34 30 15 11 8 2 0 65 20 4012
2019 Shift worker 46 22 11 11 6 3 0 71 18 437
2019 Non-shift worker 32 31 17 11 6 2 0 65 18 4553
2018 Shift worker 37 25 17 11 8 2 0 64 19 330
2018 Non-shift worker 30 32 17 12 8 2 0 63 20 4267

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 20 14 17 13 8 0 52 32 320
2022 Non-shift worker 24 27 17 15 12 5 0 54 28 4045
2020 Shift worker 27 27 17 15 9 4 1 57 25 321
2020 Non-shift worker 26 30 18 14 8 4 0 58 24 4010
2019 Shift worker 36 23 14 13 7 6 1 64 21 439
2019 Non-shift worker 24 30 19 14 8 4 1 56 23 4544
2018 Shift worker 28 25 22 11 9 5 0 56 21 327
2018 Non-shift worker 22 30 20 14 9 4 0 55 24 4262

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 22 14 18 16 4 0 50 36 320
2022 Non-shift worker 23 29 15 17 13 2 0 53 31 4045
2020 Shift worker 24 30 13 19 11 2 0 56 31 321
2020 Non-shift worker 23 32 15 16 11 2 0 57 28 4016
2019 Shift worker 34 27 13 14 9 3 0 63 24 439
2019 Non-shift worker 21 31 17 18 11 2 0 53 29 4555
2018 Shift worker 26 28 16 15 10 4 0 56 27 331
2018 Non-shift worker 19 29 18 18 12 2 0 50 31 4268
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 28 17 16 12 0 0 56 28 320
2022 Non-shift worker 35 32 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 4045
2020 Shift worker 25 33 15 16 9 1 0 59 25 324
2020 Non-shift worker 34 35 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 4026
2019 Shift worker 38 30 13 12 7 0 1 68 19 434
2019 Non-shift worker 32 36 13 10 7 0 0 69 18 4570
2018 Shift worker 29 31 15 13 12 1 0 61 24 332
2018 Non-shift worker 31 34 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 4263

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 35 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 320
2022 Non-shift worker 37 42 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 4040
2020 Shift worker 45 37 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 322
2020 Non-shift worker 36 40 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 4000
2019 Shift worker 49 34 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 434
2019 Non-shift worker 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 4557
2018 Shift worker 39 39 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 329
2018 Non-shift worker 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 4273

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 30 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 320
2022 Non-shift worker 45 29 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 4045
2020 Shift worker 44 31 12 7 6 0 0 75 14 324
2020 Non-shift worker 44 29 13 8 6 0 0 74 14 4021
2019 Shift worker 49 29 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 437
2019 Non-shift worker 43 29 14 8 6 0 1 73 14 4568
2018 Shift worker 43 28 12 10 5 0 1 72 16 329
2018 Non-shift worker 39 32 12 10 6 0 1 71 16 4259

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 39 7 13 6 0 1 74 19 320
2022 Non-shift worker 32 37 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 4040
2020 Shift worker 39 42 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 322
2020 Non-shift worker 30 39 11 13 6 0 1 70 19 4002
2019 Shift worker 44 35 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 433
2019 Non-shift worker 31 41 10 13 5 0 0 73 18 4543
2018 Shift worker 41 40 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 331
2018 Non-shift worker 27 44 9 13 5 0 1 72 19 4279

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 26 13 5 5 2 3 75 11 320
2022 Non-shift worker 52 22 12 5 6 2 2 77 11 4045
2020 Shift worker 48 24 14 7 6 1 1 74 12 322
2020 Non-shift worker 50 22 14 6 5 2 2 75 11 4000

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 26 18 14 11 2 2 55 26 320
2022 Non-shift worker 28 32 16 11 10 2 1 62 22 4045
2020 Shift worker 27 29 17 15 8 2 2 58 24 322
2020 Non-shift worker 28 30 17 12 9 3 1 60 22 4007
2019 Shift worker 35 26 14 11 10 3 1 64 21 436
2019 Non-shift worker 27 31 17 13 9 3 1 60 23 4557
2018 Shift worker 27 24 19 17 10 3 1 53 28 332
2018 Non-shift worker 24 32 17 13 10 2 1 58 24 4262

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 44 21 18 5 5 2 4 69 11 320
2022 Non-shift worker 51 23 11 5 4 1 5 78 9 4045
2020 Shift worker 53 21 14 6 3 0 3 77 9 323
2020 Non-shift worker 56 22 10 5 3 1 4 81 8 4022
2019 Shift worker 51 25 12 4 2 1 5 81 6 436
2019 Non-shift worker 56 23 10 4 3 1 3 83 7 4560

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 17 16 4 10 2 4 69 14 320
2022 Non-shift worker 46 22 14 6 6 2 4 72 13 4045
2020 Shift worker 46 25 12 7 4 1 4 75 12 321
2020 Non-shift worker 44 24 15 8 5 1 3 70 14 4017
2019 Shift worker 45 21 15 7 4 3 5 72 12 436
2019 Non-shift worker 44 23 16 7 4 2 4 71 12 4552

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 83 3 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 315
2022 Non-shift worker 74 9 4 2 3 3 5 91 5 4045
2020 Shift worker 77 10 6 2 1 1 4 91 4 322
2020 Non-shift worker 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 4006
2019 Shift worker 75 6 4 3 1 5 5 91 5 433
2019 Non-shift worker 73 10 5 2 3 3 4 90 5 4537

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 77 6 2 2 3 2 8 92 5 315
2022 Non-shift worker 72 9 4 1 2 2 10 92 4 4045
2020 Shift worker 71 11 6 3 1 0 7 90 4 323
2020 Non-shift worker 73 10 4 2 2 2 7 91 4 4013
2019 Shift worker 73 7 4 3 1 3 9 91 4 433
2019 Non-shift worker 76 7 3 1 1 2 9 93 3 4545

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 32 11 15 13 3 4 58 30 320
2022 Non-shift worker 20 30 12 15 17 2 5 54 34 4040
2020 Shift worker 21 22 18 17 15 4 3 47 34 323
2020 Non-shift worker 20 25 15 15 18 3 5 48 36 4019
2019 Shift worker 27 24 16 14 13 2 3 54 29 438
2019 Non-shift worker 20 24 16 16 18 2 5 47 37 4575
2018 Shift worker 21 22 17 18 17 3 2 46 37 332
2018 Non-shift worker 18 23 17 17 19 2 4 44 38 4268

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 30 14 14 15 0 2 57 29 315
2022 Non-shift worker 37 36 11 9 7 0 0 73 17 4045
2020 Shift worker 27 34 14 13 11 1 0 61 25 320
2020 Non-shift worker 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 4008
2019 Shift worker 34 29 15 13 8 0 1 64 21 432
2019 Non-shift worker 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 14 4551
2018 Shift worker 21 32 19 15 12 0 0 54 28 330
2018 Non-shift worker 32 37 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 4255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 28 15 12 11 1 1 62 23 315
2022 Non-shift worker 42 33 12 7 5 0 0 75 13 4040
2020 Shift worker 27 33 17 13 8 0 0 61 22 323
2020 Non-shift worker 41 31 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4025
2019 Shift worker 40 26 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 434
2019 Non-shift worker 41 33 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 4570
2018 Shift worker 25 30 20 14 11 0 0 55 24 328
2018 Non-shift worker 38 32 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 4235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 31 14 10 11 0 1 65 21 315
2022 Non-shift worker 42 34 11 7 6 0 0 77 13 4045
2020 Shift worker 36 39 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 323
2020 Non-shift worker 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 4005
2019 Shift worker 46 31 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 429
2019 Non-shift worker 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 4499
2018 Shift worker 34 37 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 329
2018 Non-shift worker 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 4265

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 33 17 13 10 5 1 57 25 320
2022 Non-shift worker 27 40 14 10 6 3 0 69 17 4040
2020 Shift worker 20 37 17 16 6 4 1 60 22 321
2020 Non-shift worker 28 40 15 9 4 3 0 70 14 4018
2019 Shift worker 25 33 21 14 5 2 1 59 20 436
2019 Non-shift worker 26 42 16 8 4 3 1 71 13 4563
2018 Shift worker 20 31 22 14 9 4 0 53 24 332
2018 Non-shift worker 24 36 21 10 6 3 0 62 16 4269

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 25 13 12 13 0 1 62 24 320
2022 Non-shift worker 50 28 7 7 6 0 0 79 14 4040
2020 Shift worker 39 28 13 13 6 1 0 68 19 319
2020 Non-shift worker 52 28 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 4003
2019 Shift worker 46 30 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 434
2019 Non-shift worker 53 29 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 4551
2018 Shift worker 33 33 14 11 8 1 1 67 19 331
2018 Non-shift worker 51 29 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 4264

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 55 24 9 2 2 0 7 86 5 320
2022 Non-shift worker 40 30 16 7 6 0 1 71 13 4045
2020 Shift worker 55 24 11 1 2 0 7 85 3 324
2020 Non-shift worker 38 31 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 4012
2019 Shift worker 56 28 8 4 1 0 3 87 5 429
2019 Non-shift worker 40 29 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 4527
2018 Shift worker 57 26 9 3 1 1 2 86 5 330
2018 Non-shift worker 38 30 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 4281

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 21 8 4 13 2 18 69 21 320
2022 Non-shift worker 63 22 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 4045

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 30 37 320
2022 Non-shift worker 40 29 31 4050
2020 Shift worker 21 47 32 323
2020 Non-shift worker 25 39 36 4027
2019 Shift worker 20 44 37 439
2019 Non-shift worker 29 35 36 4583
2018 Shift worker 22 43 35 333
2018 Non-shift worker 28 36 36 4286

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 28 26 19 9 12 100
2022 Non-shift worker 16 40 24 4 7 8 1555
2020 Shift worker 9 31 32 9 4 15 69
2020 Non-shift worker 19 36 29 4 5 7 1011
2019 Shift worker 10 30 31 8 10 10 90
2019 Non-shift worker 18 37 25 4 9 7 1333
2018 Shift worker 6 23 36 10 12 13 70
2018 Non-shift worker 20 36 27 5 6 7 1189
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 34 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 315
2022 Non-shift worker 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 4035
2020 Shift worker 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 323
2020 Non-shift worker 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4009
2019 Shift worker 57 29 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 432
2019 Non-shift worker 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4548
2018 Shift worker 50 40 5 3 1 2 0 91 4 330
2018 Non-shift worker 50 38 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 4285

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 40 17 7 7 1 0 68 14 320
2022 Non-shift worker 28 41 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 4045
2020 Shift worker 30 37 20 10 1 1 0 68 12 323
2020 Non-shift worker 30 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 12 4012
2019 Shift worker 38 34 15 9 3 1 0 73 12 438
2019 Non-shift worker 32 40 16 8 3 2 0 73 11 4575
2018 Shift worker 31 39 15 8 5 1 1 72 13 329
2018 Non-shift worker 26 41 18 9 4 1 0 68 14 4266

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 22 32 18 17 2 3 37 29 315
2022 Non-shift worker 10 20 34 20 12 1 3 34 31 4035
2020 Shift worker 7 18 30 22 19 1 3 43 26 322
2020 Non-shift worker 10 21 34 22 11 1 1 33 32 4014
2019 Shift worker 6 21 33 19 18 1 2 38 28 431
2019 Non-shift worker 9 22 33 21 12 1 1 34 32 4558
2018 Shift worker 9 20 31 23 12 1 4 37 31 331
2018 Non-shift worker 10 22 34 21 11 1 1 33 33 4268

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 13 28 20 16 2 12 42 25 315
2022 Non-shift worker 12 20 31 20 12 1 5 34 33 4035
2020 Shift worker 7 9 27 22 24 5 5 51 18 321
2020 Non-shift worker 11 17 30 23 15 1 2 39 29 4006
2019 Shift worker 6 12 25 20 25 3 8 51 20 431
2019 Non-shift worker 11 19 28 22 15 2 3 39 32 4550
2018 Shift worker 7 14 25 24 19 4 7 48 24 327
2018 Non-shift worker 11 19 29 23 14 2 3 38 31 4256

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 4 16 30 29 1 17 72 9 315
2022 Non-shift worker 5 9 25 32 23 1 4 58 15 4030
2020 Shift worker 1 4 15 28 39 1 12 77 6 321
2020 Non-shift worker 5 9 27 35 22 1 2 58 14 3986
2019 Shift worker 2 4 16 30 37 1 9 75 7 431
2019 Non-shift worker 4 10 28 33 23 1 2 58 14 4534
2018 Shift worker 2 6 19 33 28 2 10 70 9 327
2018 Non-shift worker 4 10 29 33 21 1 2 55 15 4232

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 17 19 15 13 2 6 31 48 315
2022 Non-shift worker 17 18 24 19 17 1 4 38 37 4025
2020 Shift worker 16 15 29 17 19 2 3 37 33 323
2020 Non-shift worker 14 18 25 22 18 1 2 41 33 4012
2019 Shift worker 12 18 21 17 27 1 4 46 32 434
2019 Non-shift worker 15 19 25 20 18 1 2 39 35 4545
2018 Shift worker 21 22 20 16 17 1 4 35 45 329
2018 Non-shift worker 16 21 25 20 15 1 3 36 39 4269

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 17 17 14 11 7 5 29 52 320
2022 Non-shift worker 13 18 23 20 17 3 7 41 34 4025
2020 Shift worker 17 14 18 18 24 6 2 46 34 321
2020 Non-shift worker 8 14 23 28 22 3 3 52 24 3992
2019 Shift worker 7 16 21 22 27 3 3 53 25 433
2019 Non-shift worker 11 16 25 23 19 2 3 45 29 4530
2018 Shift worker 18 14 24 19 15 5 4 37 36 330
2018 Non-shift worker 11 18 26 22 17 2 4 42 30 4235

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 11 29 21 15 4 6 40 28 320
2022 Non-shift worker 12 19 30 18 14 3 4 34 33 4035
2020 Shift worker 6 15 27 22 23 4 3 49 22 323
2020 Non-shift worker 10 19 32 21 15 2 2 38 30 3996
2019 Shift worker 8 12 26 22 25 3 4 51 21 425
2019 Non-shift worker 11 18 31 20 15 2 2 37 30 4552
2018 Shift worker 9 15 29 24 14 3 5 42 26 327
2018 Non-shift worker 11 19 31 21 13 2 3 36 32 4263

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 14 29 25 20 1 1 46 24 320
2022 Non-shift worker 6 15 33 26 17 1 3 44 22 4040
2020 Shift worker 6 19 34 29 10 0 1 40 25 323
2020 Non-shift worker 8 18 34 23 15 0 1 39 27 4010
2019 Shift worker 4 14 29 28 22 1 3 52 19 433
2019 Non-shift worker 6 13 31 28 19 1 2 48 20 4545

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 29 17 22 11 4 0 47 35 320
2022 Non-shift worker 17 31 18 19 12 3 0 50 32 4040
2020 Shift worker 21 31 19 21 6 1 1 53 28 322
2020 Non-shift worker 19 34 18 17 9 2 0 54 27 4007
2019 Shift worker 28 33 16 15 6 3 0 63 21 438
2019 Non-shift worker 18 35 20 18 8 2 0 54 26 4549

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 26 7 12 12 0 0 68 25 320
2022 Non-shift worker 46 26 8 10 9 1 0 74 19 4045
2020 Shift worker 39 26 13 13 8 1 0 65 22 324
2020 Non-shift worker 40 28 10 11 9 1 0 70 20 4009
2019 Shift worker 44 28 9 11 7 1 0 73 18 437
2019 Non-shift worker 40 29 11 12 8 1 0 69 20 4559
2018 Shift worker 28 32 14 15 11 1 0 60 26 328
2018 Non-shift worker 35 30 11 12 10 1 1 66 23 4258

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 32 8 9 3 0 0 79 13 320
2022 Non-shift worker 51 31 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 4045
2020 Shift worker 41 36 8 12 4 0 0 77 15 323
2020 Non-shift worker 48 32 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 3996
2019 Shift worker 47 32 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 437
2019 Non-shift worker 45 34 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 4557
2018 Shift worker 34 39 10 13 3 0 0 74 17 329
2018 Non-shift worker 41 36 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 4254

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 35 14 7 5 1 0 73 12 320
2022 Non-shift worker 44 34 10 5 4 2 0 80 10 4045
2020 Shift worker 34 35 16 9 2 3 0 71 12 320
2020 Non-shift worker 40 36 12 6 4 1 0 77 10 3993
2019 Shift worker 42 32 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 439
2019 Non-shift worker 40 36 12 6 4 1 1 77 10 4555
2018 Shift worker 31 35 17 11 3 1 2 68 15 327
2018 Non-shift worker 35 39 14 6 5 2 0 75 11 4266

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 34 12 8 6 2 0 73 15 320
2022 Non-shift worker 35 35 13 8 6 2 0 72 14 4040
2020 Shift worker 37 33 14 11 3 2 0 71 14 319
2020 Non-shift worker 36 35 13 9 4 2 0 73 14 3999
2019 Shift worker 43 31 15 8 2 1 0 75 10 435
2019 Non-shift worker 38 37 13 6 3 1 0 77 10 4543
2018 Shift worker 38 36 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 333
2018 Non-shift worker 40 37 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 4257

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 31 14 5 4 12 1 73 10 315
2022 Non-shift worker 33 34 15 6 3 7 1 73 10 4040
2020 Shift worker 37 28 21 6 3 4 1 69 9 321
2020 Non-shift worker 37 31 17 5 4 5 1 73 10 4012
2019 Shift worker 47 29 14 3 2 4 1 80 5 433
2019 Non-shift worker 43 33 14 4 3 3 1 79 7 4548
2018 Shift worker 39 29 19 5 4 3 1 71 9 332
2018 Non-shift worker 42 32 15 4 3 3 1 77 8 4263

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 35 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 320
2022 Non-shift worker 51 33 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 4045
2020 Shift worker 51 31 9 7 1 0 0 82 9 319
2020 Non-shift worker 53 31 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4026
2019 Shift worker 60 27 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 434
2019 Non-shift worker 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4559
2018 Shift worker 47 36 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 331
2018 Non-shift worker 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4254

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 27 8 5 3 7 3 83 9 320
2022 Non-shift worker 47 25 10 5 4 5 3 80 10 4040

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 24 12 4 2 7 3 79 7 315
2022 Non-shift worker 46 26 11 5 4 5 3 78 10 4045

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 17 19 6 5 18 3 62 14 315
2022 Non-shift worker 31 24 21 5 4 13 2 65 11 4040
2020 Shift worker 33 24 23 7 3 8 3 63 11 322
2020 Non-shift worker 33 29 20 6 4 7 1 68 10 4013

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 28 8 4 3 8 4 84 7 320
2022 Non-shift worker 42 31 10 6 4 5 2 78 11 4045
2020 Shift worker 45 28 11 8 2 4 2 78 10 320
2020 Non-shift worker 45 30 11 6 4 3 2 78 10 4015

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 12 27 4 3 39 8 37 12 320
2022 Non-shift worker 9 16 26 5 5 35 5 41 15 4040

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 8 26 13 46 2 2 12 61 50

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 30 15 15 12 7 3 53 31 320
2022 Non-shift worker 26 28 16 10 10 6 5 60 22 4045
2020 Shift worker 22 25 24 13 10 5 1 51 24 322
2020 Non-shift worker 24 30 18 11 10 5 3 59 22 4017
2019 Shift worker 32 26 17 10 8 4 3 63 19 439
2019 Non-shift worker 27 29 16 12 9 4 2 60 23 4561
2018 Shift worker 14 29 21 17 10 7 2 48 30 328
2018 Non-shift worker 20 31 18 13 11 4 2 55 25 4268

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 36 12 14 7 3 0 66 22 320
2022 Non-shift worker 30 34 14 11 7 4 1 67 19 4045
2020 Shift worker 33 31 15 12 4 3 2 67 17 323
2020 Non-shift worker 32 35 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 4017
2019 Shift worker 40 30 13 9 5 2 0 72 14 437
2019 Non-shift worker 33 35 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 4566
2018 Shift worker 33 31 19 8 6 3 0 66 15 332
2018 Non-shift worker 33 36 15 8 5 2 1 71 14 4267

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 32 19 10 5 2 0 66 15 320
2022 Non-shift worker 30 34 19 9 6 2 0 65 16 4045
2020 Shift worker 34 31 24 7 2 2 1 66 9 321
2020 Non-shift worker 31 34 19 8 5 2 0 67 14 4005
2019 Shift worker 41 30 17 8 4 1 0 71 12 433
2019 Non-shift worker 32 35 19 8 4 2 0 68 12 4555
2018 Shift worker 33 33 20 9 5 1 0 67 14 332
2018 Non-shift worker 30 36 18 9 5 1 0 68 14 4260

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 21 17 15 13 6 1 51 31 320
2022 Non-shift worker 23 25 16 12 14 9 2 53 29 4040
2020 Shift worker 25 26 13 15 12 8 1 56 30 323
2020 Non-shift worker 24 24 18 13 13 7 1 53 28 4008
2019 Shift worker 31 21 17 12 11 7 1 56 25 438
2019 Non-shift worker 22 23 17 14 13 8 2 51 30 4568
2018 Shift worker 24 27 14 14 14 5 2 55 30 332
2018 Non-shift worker 21 25 19 13 14 6 2 50 29 4277

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 42 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 320
2022 Non-shift worker 42 42 4 9 4 0 0 84 12 4045
2020 Shift worker 43 41 5 9 3 0 0 84 12 324
2020 Non-shift worker 37 45 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 4018

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 34 6 8 8 0 1 78 17 320
2022 Non-shift worker 49 31 6 8 5 0 1 80 13 4040
2020 Shift worker 39 35 9 13 5 0 0 74 18 323
2020 Non-shift worker 43 38 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 4021
2019 Shift worker 46 32 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 438
2019 Non-shift worker 47 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 4560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 36 5 10 7 0 1 77 17 320
2022 Non-shift worker 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 4040
2020 Shift worker 43 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 318
2020 Non-shift worker 45 36 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 3989
2019 Shift worker 50 33 6 8 3 0 0 82 11 432
2019 Non-shift worker 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4540

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 80 14 2 2 2 0 0 95 4 320
2022 Non-shift worker 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 4040
2020 Shift worker 80 13 3 1 2 1 0 94 3 321
2020 Non-shift worker 78 15 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 4010

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 81 9 2 1 1 0 5 96 2 320
2022 Non-shift worker 83 8 3 1 2 0 3 95 3 4050
2019 Shift worker 81 10 4 1 1 0 3 94 1 435
2019 Non-shift worker 83 8 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 4551

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 5 7 6 14 23 16 55 33 320
2022 Non-shift worker 29 14 10 6 9 20 12 63 22 4045
2020 Shift worker 28 10 5 9 13 19 16 58 34 323
2020 Non-shift worker 28 15 11 8 11 18 11 60 26 4010
2019 Shift worker 34 10 7 5 11 25 9 65 25 438
2019 Non-shift worker 32 14 10 7 11 17 8 62 25 4574

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 86 320
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 4040
2020 Shift worker 12 88 324
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 4022
2019 Shift worker 13 87 437
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 4572
2018 Shift worker 13 87 331
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 4281

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 69 31 45
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 545
2020 Shift worker 71 29 39
2020 Non-shift worker 55 45 544
2019 Shift worker 57 43 56
2019 Non-shift worker 54 46 708
2018 Shift worker 50 50 41
2018 Non-shift worker 59 41 676

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 48 45
2022 Non-shift worker 66 34 545
2020 Shift worker 51 49 39
2020 Non-shift worker 62 38 544
2019 Shift worker 63 37 56
2019 Non-shift worker 61 39 708
2018 Shift worker 60 40 41
2018 Non-shift worker 58 42 676

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 45
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 545
2018 Shift worker 0 100 41
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 676

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 45
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 545
2020 Shift worker 0 100 39
2020 Non-shift worker 1 99 544
2018 Shift worker 0 100 41
2018 Non-shift worker 1 99 676

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 45
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 545
2018 Shift worker 0 100 41
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 676

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 78 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 545
2020 Shift worker 23 77 39
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 544
2019 Shift worker 19 81 56
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 708

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 45
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 545
2018 Shift worker 0 100 41
2018 Non-shift worker 2 98 676

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 45
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 545
2020 Shift worker 45 55 39
2020 Non-shift worker 35 65 544
2019 Shift worker 40 60 56
2019 Non-shift worker 36 64 702
2018 Shift worker 20 80 41
2018 Non-shift worker 35 65 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 45
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 545
2020 Shift worker 28 72 39
2020 Non-shift worker 43 57 544
2019 Shift worker 31 69 56
2019 Non-shift worker 41 59 702
2018 Shift worker 51 49 41
2018 Non-shift worker 39 61 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 52 45
2022 Non-shift worker 51 49 545
2020 Shift worker 41 59 39
2020 Non-shift worker 57 43 544
2019 Shift worker 51 49 56
2019 Non-shift worker 53 47 702
2018 Shift worker 53 47 41
2018 Non-shift worker 49 51 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 57 45
2022 Non-shift worker 40 60 545
2020 Shift worker 58 42 39
2020 Non-shift worker 45 55 544
2019 Shift worker 35 65 56
2019 Non-shift worker 42 58 702
2018 Shift worker 31 69 41
2018 Non-shift worker 39 61 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 79 45
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 545
2020 Shift worker 15 85 39
2020 Non-shift worker 39 61 544
2019 Shift worker 34 66 56
2019 Non-shift worker 34 66 702
2018 Shift worker 26 74 41
2018 Non-shift worker 34 66 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 59 41 45
2022 Non-shift worker 53 47 545
2020 Shift worker 66 34 39
2020 Non-shift worker 53 47 544
2019 Shift worker 57 43 56
2019 Non-shift worker 51 49 702
2018 Shift worker 34 66 41
2018 Non-shift worker 50 50 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 64 45
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 545
2020 Shift worker 53 47 39
2020 Non-shift worker 38 62 544
2019 Shift worker 47 53 56
2019 Non-shift worker 34 66 702
2018 Shift worker 24 76 41
2018 Non-shift worker 34 66 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 545
2020 Shift worker 0 100 39
2020 Non-shift worker 1 99 544
2019 Shift worker 0 100 56
2019 Non-shift worker 2 98 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 545
2020 Shift worker 0 100 39
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 544
2019 Shift worker 13 87 56
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 45
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 545
2019 Shift worker 15 85 56
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 44 45
2022 Non-shift worker 56 44 545
2020 Shift worker 46 54 39
2020 Non-shift worker 56 44 544
2019 Shift worker 49 51 56
2019 Non-shift worker 48 52 702
2018 Shift worker 58 42 41
2018 Non-shift worker 48 52 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 73 45
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 545
2020 Shift worker 21 79 39
2020 Non-shift worker 23 77 544
2019 Shift worker 21 79 56
2019 Non-shift worker 24 76 702
2018 Shift worker 9 91 41
2018 Non-shift worker 22 78 678

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 45
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 545
2020 Shift worker 18 82 39
2020 Non-shift worker 18 82 544
2019 Shift worker 8 92 56
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 702
2018 Shift worker 13 87 41
2018 Non-shift worker 15 85 678

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 61 45
2022 Non-shift worker 55 45 545
2020 Shift worker 43 57 39
2020 Non-shift worker 60 40 544
2019 Shift worker 54 46 56
2019 Non-shift worker 56 44 698
2018 Shift worker 46 54 41
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 676

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 76 45
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 545
2020 Shift worker 36 64 39
2020 Non-shift worker 31 69 544
2019 Shift worker 25 75 56
2019 Non-shift worker 29 71 698
2018 Shift worker 17 83 41
2018 Non-shift worker 29 71 676

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 545

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 45
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 545
2018 Shift worker 15 85 41
2018 Non-shift worker 19 81 676

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 45
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 545
2019 Shift worker 10 90 56
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 698

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 45
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 545

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 88 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 545
2019 Shift worker 11 89 56
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 698

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 45
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 545
2019 Shift worker 8 92 56
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 698
2018 Shift worker 17 83 41
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 676

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 58 45
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 545
2020 Shift worker 31 69 39
2020 Non-shift worker 24 76 544
2019 Shift worker 26 74 56
2019 Non-shift worker 24 76 698
2018 Shift worker 28 72 41
2018 Non-shift worker 25 75 676

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 45
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 510

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 57 45
2022 Non-shift worker 21 79 510
2018 Shift worker 25 75 40
2018 Non-shift worker 19 81 634

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 510

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 45
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 510

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 45
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 510
2018 Shift worker 13 87 40
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 634

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 45
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 510

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 510

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 45
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 510
2018 Shift worker 21 79 40
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 634

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 45
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 510

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 81 45
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 510
2018 Shift worker 37 63 40
2018 Non-shift worker 26 74 634

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 510
2018 Shift worker 14 86 40
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 634

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 45
2022 Non-shift worker 53 47 510
2018 Shift worker 50 50 40
2018 Non-shift worker 45 55 634

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 510

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 44 45
2022 Non-shift worker 66 34 510
2018 Shift worker 58 42 40
2018 Non-shift worker 58 42 634

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 510

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 81 45
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 510

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 15 13 7 8 32 8 55 25 315
2022 Non-shift worker 14 16 16 9 9 28 8 47 28 4040
2020 Shift worker 23 16 19 8 5 26 3 55 19 323
2020 Non-shift worker 20 19 18 9 9 20 6 52 24 4024
2019 Shift worker 28 13 19 7 3 19 10 59 15 437
2019 Non-shift worker 19 18 21 9 8 18 7 49 23 4574
2018 Shift worker 23 16 23 9 6 20 4 51 19 333
2018 Non-shift worker 18 21 22 9 9 16 5 49 23 4263

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 29 12 10 4 14 1 70 16 315
2022 Non-shift worker 28 29 16 9 7 10 1 64 18 4040
2020 Shift worker 36 23 17 10 5 9 0 65 16 323
2020 Non-shift worker 31 28 19 8 6 7 1 63 16 4014
2019 Shift worker 43 25 15 7 2 7 1 74 9 439
2019 Non-shift worker 34 29 17 7 5 6 1 68 14 4567
2018 Shift worker 31 30 18 7 5 7 1 66 13 332
2018 Non-shift worker 32 30 19 8 6 5 1 66 14 4261

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 320
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 4040
2020 Shift worker 6 94 323
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 4018
2019 Shift worker 5 95 439
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 4560
2018 Shift worker 7 93 327
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 4270

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 66 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 295
2020 Shift worker 40 60 19
2020 Non-shift worker 44 56 281
2019 Shift worker 48 52 20
2019 Non-shift worker 46 54 314
2018 Shift worker 32 68 21
2018 Non-shift worker 44 56 287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 69 31 20
2022 Non-shift worker 81 19 295
2020 Shift worker 70 30 19
2020 Non-shift worker 74 26 281
2019 Shift worker 71 29 20
2019 Non-shift worker 78 22 314
2018 Shift worker 61 39 21
2018 Non-shift worker 71 29 287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 295
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 281
2018 Shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 287

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 295

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 295

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 295

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 20
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 295
2019 Shift worker 0 100 20
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 314
2018 Shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 63 20
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 290
2020 Shift worker 24 76 19
2020 Non-shift worker 19 81 281

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 290
2019 Shift worker 20 80 20
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 77 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 290
2019 Shift worker 0 100 20
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 20
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 290
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 3 97 281
2018 Shift worker 0 100 22
2018 Non-shift worker 3 97 287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 80 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 290
2020 Shift worker 37 63 19
2020 Non-shift worker 32 68 281
2019 Shift worker 49 51 20
2019 Non-shift worker 29 71 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 79 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 290
2020 Shift worker 34 66 19
2020 Non-shift worker 33 67 281
2019 Shift worker 34 66 20
2019 Non-shift worker 26 74 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 290
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 4 96 281
2018 Shift worker 0 100 22
2018 Non-shift worker 2 98 287

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 290

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 20
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 290
2019 Shift worker 0 100 20
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 77 20
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 290
2018 Shift worker 28 72 22
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 287

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 290
2018 Shift worker 0 100 22
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 79 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 290

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 290
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 281
2018 Shift worker 0 100 22
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 287

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 20
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 290

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 78 20
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 290
2018 Shift worker 38 62 22
2018 Non-shift worker 28 72 288

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 290

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 290
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 281

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 78 20
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 290

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 290

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 290
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 281

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 20
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 290
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 281

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 290

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 69 31 20
2022 Non-shift worker 52 48 290
2020 Shift worker 71 29 19
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 281
2019 Shift worker 51 49 20
2019 Non-shift worker 48 52 306
2018 Shift worker 43 57 22
2018 Non-shift worker 52 48 288

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 270
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 260

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 270

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 270
2018 Shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 3 97 272

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 270
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 4 96 260
2018 Shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 2 98 272

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 20
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 270
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 260

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 270
2018 Shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 4 96 272

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 270
2020 Shift worker 0 100 19
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 260

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 79 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 270

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 86 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 270

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 77 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 270
2020 Shift worker 46 54 19
2020 Non-shift worker 29 71 260

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 270

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 54 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 270
2020 Shift worker 66 34 19
2020 Non-shift worker 46 54 260

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 270

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 20
2022 Non-shift worker 72 28 270
2020 Shift worker 66 34 19
2020 Non-shift worker 64 36 260
2018 Shift worker 64 36 21
2018 Non-shift worker 70 30 272

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 270

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 62 20
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 11 16 3 3 36 8 61 11 320
2022 Non-shift worker 17 17 19 5 4 30 7 55 15 4040
2020 Shift worker 26 15 21 4 2 26 5 59 10 324
2020 Non-shift worker 21 18 22 6 4 23 6 55 14 4011
2019 Shift worker 30 15 19 3 2 21 10 64 8 437
2019 Non-shift worker 21 16 24 5 4 22 8 54 12 4564
2018 Shift worker 22 16 29 4 3 22 4 52 9 332
2018 Non-shift worker 20 20 27 5 4 19 6 54 11 4261

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 26 16 4 3 15 2 71 9 320
2022 Non-shift worker 30 30 17 5 5 12 2 69 12 4045
2020 Shift worker 38 23 20 6 4 9 0 67 11 322
2020 Non-shift worker 32 26 20 7 4 9 1 65 12 4015
2019 Shift worker 46 24 14 3 2 9 1 79 6 438
2019 Non-shift worker 37 27 19 4 3 8 2 71 8 4559
2018 Shift worker 32 26 24 4 3 10 1 66 7 331
2018 Non-shift worker 32 30 21 5 3 7 1 68 9 4262

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 320
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 4045
2020 Shift worker 13 87 322
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 4009
2019 Shift worker 14 86 436
2019 Non-shift worker 14 86 4567

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 44 56 35
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 435
2020 Shift worker 29 71 37
2020 Non-shift worker 52 48 409

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 67 33 35
2022 Non-shift worker 71 29 435
2020 Shift worker 72 28 39
2020 Non-shift worker 75 25 409
2019 Shift worker 87 13 60
2019 Non-shift worker 80 20 621

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 44 10 2 5 0 0 83 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 36 5 8 4 1 0 83 12 310
2020 Shift worker 47 20 11 22 0 0 0 67 22 28
2020 Non-shift worker 45 36 6 9 3 1 0 81 12 304
2019 Shift worker 48 25 8 12 0 1 5 78 13 50
2019 Non-shift worker 53 28 5 9 3 1 0 83 12 489

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 30 11 6 7 6 3 73 14 320
2022 Non-shift worker 43 32 7 6 4 3 4 81 11 4045
2020 Shift worker 37 27 15 11 2 3 4 69 15 323
2020 Non-shift worker 47 30 9 6 4 2 2 80 10 4015

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 22 23 16 25 45
2022 Non-shift worker 30 24 25 10 11 1570

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 73 280
2022 Non-shift worker 87 13 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 51 280
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 57 280
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 54 280
2022 Non-shift worker 45 55 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 69 280
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 55 280
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 69 280
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 51 280
2022 Non-shift worker 34 66 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 57 280
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 54 46 280
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 63 37 280
2022 Non-shift worker 42 58 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 280
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 280
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 10 4 3 6 3 44 76 17 280
2022 Non-shift worker 62 14 7 2 3 1 11 86 6 3270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 11 12 5 19 8 41 47 29 280
2022 Non-shift worker 7 14 18 12 32 4 14 53 26 3275

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 13 13 9 23 12 25 50 29 280
2022 Non-shift worker 7 22 18 13 29 5 6 47 33 3275
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 29 7 5 9 1 0 79 14 320
2022 Non-shift worker 53 26 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 4045
2020 Shift worker 41 31 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 322
2020 Non-shift worker 49 30 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 4012

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 1 4 8 6 52 5 23 81 7 320
2022 Non-shift worker 3 5 14 6 44 5 23 70 11 4040

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 41 14 9 8 4 0 67 18 320
2022 Non-shift worker 30 39 14 8 6 3 0 72 14 4040
2020 Shift worker 36 32 15 12 4 1 0 69 16 324
2020 Non-shift worker 39 38 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 4018
2019 Shift worker 37 36 14 5 5 2 0 76 10 436
2019 Non-shift worker 39 37 14 6 3 2 0 78 8 4562
2018 Shift worker 36 36 9 11 4 2 0 74 16 328
2018 Non-shift worker 39 37 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 4263

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 29 32 24 8 320
2022 Non-shift worker 11 29 34 20 6 4045

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 29 11 5 4 2 0 80 9 320
2022 Non-shift worker 55 24 10 3 4 3 1 83 7 4040
2020 Shift worker 42 29 14 6 6 3 0 74 12 321
2020 Non-shift worker 49 26 12 5 4 4 1 78 10 4005

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 28 8 9 11 2 1 71 21 320
2022 Non-shift worker 47 24 9 9 10 1 0 72 19 4045
2020 Shift worker 33 29 12 13 11 1 0 63 25 322
2020 Non-shift worker 40 28 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 4010

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 30 12 22 13 1 1 52 36 320
2022 Non-shift worker 28 36 14 11 8 2 0 66 20 4040
2020 Shift worker 26 26 20 16 11 1 0 53 27 322
2020 Non-shift worker 34 32 15 10 8 2 0 67 18 4018
2019 Shift worker 32 30 17 11 9 2 0 63 20 436
2019 Non-shift worker 29 35 16 11 7 1 0 65 18 4566
2018 Shift worker 24 33 17 17 8 1 0 58 25 332
2018 Non-shift worker 29 35 15 12 7 2 0 65 19 4267

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 41 5 8 7 0 0 80 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 23 49 12 11 4 1 0 73 15 860
2020 Shift worker 36 57 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 11
2020 Non-shift worker 23 47 13 12 4 1 1 71 16 821
2019 Shift worker 36 15 22 17 10 0 0 51 27 18
2019 Non-shift worker 28 44 12 11 3 2 1 73 14 849

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 14 14 15 42 0 1 29 58 320
2022 Non-shift worker 27 24 20 12 16 0 1 52 28 4025
2020 Shift worker 18 17 23 13 27 0 1 36 41 324
2020 Non-shift worker 30 27 21 11 10 0 1 57 22 4012
2019 Shift worker 19 22 17 14 27 0 1 41 42 438
2019 Non-shift worker 21 26 20 14 19 0 1 47 33 4566
2018 Shift worker 13 16 20 22 29 0 0 29 51 333
2018 Non-shift worker 20 23 21 14 20 0 1 43 35 4286

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 26 21 12 23 0 0 43 35 315
2022 Non-shift worker 23 28 23 12 13 0 1 52 25 4030
2020 Shift worker 25 26 22 15 10 0 2 52 26 324
2020 Non-shift worker 26 28 23 13 10 0 0 54 23 4018
2019 Shift worker 28 26 26 11 7 0 1 55 19 438
2019 Non-shift worker 27 28 24 12 9 0 1 56 21 4565
2018 Shift worker 20 26 25 18 10 0 1 47 28 333
2018 Non-shift worker 23 28 25 13 9 0 1 52 23 4278

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 27 11 4 4 1 14 78 9 315
2022 Non-shift worker 37 30 16 7 6 0 2 70 14 4020
2020 Shift worker 54 17 12 4 2 0 10 80 7 324
2020 Non-shift worker 39 31 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 4000
2019 Shift worker 51 22 12 4 3 1 7 79 7 437
2019 Non-shift worker 41 31 17 6 4 0 1 73 10 4539
2018 Shift worker 48 23 15 5 2 0 8 76 8 330
2018 Non-shift worker 34 32 19 8 5 1 2 67 13 4261

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 17 13 16 40 1 0 30 57 315
2022 Non-shift worker 24 21 21 13 19 1 2 46 32 4030
2020 Shift worker 25 17 18 20 19 0 2 43 39 323
2020 Non-shift worker 30 25 18 13 13 1 1 56 26 4012
2019 Shift worker 22 24 20 16 16 1 1 47 33 436
2019 Non-shift worker 29 24 18 14 14 1 1 53 28 4550
2018 Shift worker 13 22 21 17 25 0 1 36 43 330
2018 Non-shift worker 26 23 21 14 14 1 1 50 28 4260

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 17 12 13 15 0 3 58 29 320
2022 Non-shift worker 57 20 8 3 4 1 7 83 8 4030
2020 Shift worker 44 25 11 8 9 0 3 72 18 321
2020 Non-shift worker 58 21 9 4 4 0 4 82 8 4003
2019 Shift worker 45 24 12 7 6 2 4 73 14 437
2019 Non-shift worker 62 19 8 3 2 0 5 86 5 4548
2018 Shift worker 37 22 17 11 9 1 3 61 21 328
2018 Non-shift worker 58 19 10 4 2 1 6 83 6 4252

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 25 15 12 18 0 0 55 30 315
2022 Non-shift worker 39 27 16 8 10 0 1 66 18 4030
2020 Shift worker 33 25 20 12 9 0 1 59 21 321
2020 Non-shift worker 39 28 18 8 7 0 0 66 16 4014
2019 Shift worker 30 29 22 10 7 0 1 60 18 437
2019 Non-shift worker 42 28 15 8 6 0 1 71 14 4555
2018 Shift worker 23 26 22 14 14 0 1 50 27 331
2018 Non-shift worker 39 27 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 4269

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 29 19 5 11 1 2 65 16 320
2022 Non-shift worker 37 31 17 7 6 1 2 69 14 4030
2020 Shift worker 39 30 18 7 4 1 2 70 11 323
2020 Non-shift worker 37 32 16 9 4 1 1 70 13 4014
2019 Shift worker 44 29 15 6 3 1 2 75 9 437
2019 Non-shift worker 36 35 17 6 4 1 1 72 11 4549
2018 Shift worker 35 29 21 5 6 1 3 66 12 333
2018 Non-shift worker 32 34 19 8 4 1 2 67 13 4270

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 29 16 4 8 1 3 70 13 315
2022 Non-shift worker 31 31 18 10 7 1 1 64 18 4025
2020 Shift worker 39 28 18 9 3 1 2 69 12 322
2020 Non-shift worker 33 31 19 10 5 0 1 65 15 4013
2019 Shift worker 39 31 16 8 3 1 2 72 11 438
2019 Non-shift worker 31 34 20 9 5 0 1 66 14 4549
2018 Shift worker 33 28 20 10 5 1 3 64 16 333
2018 Non-shift worker 29 33 21 10 5 1 1 63 15 4269

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 23 14 5 8 1 2 72 14 320
2022 Non-shift worker 38 29 15 8 7 1 1 68 16 4035
2020 Shift worker 46 26 16 6 4 0 1 73 11 324
2020 Non-shift worker 38 30 16 9 5 0 1 69 15 4013
2019 Shift worker 48 28 13 5 3 1 1 78 8 437
2019 Non-shift worker 38 30 17 9 5 0 1 68 14 4551
2018 Shift worker 40 31 15 6 5 0 3 73 11 331
2018 Non-shift worker 34 30 19 9 5 1 1 66 15 4259

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 21 16 5 11 0 1 67 17 315
2022 Non-shift worker 46 24 13 7 8 1 1 71 15 4035
2020 Shift worker 47 22 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 324
2020 Non-shift worker 48 25 13 8 6 0 1 73 14 4004
2019 Shift worker 51 24 10 8 4 1 1 77 13 436
2019 Non-shift worker 47 25 14 7 6 0 1 73 14 4540

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 19 11 5 7 1 2 77 12 320
2022 Non-shift worker 51 25 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 4035
2020 Shift worker 42 25 21 7 5 0 1 67 11 321
2020 Non-shift worker 33 31 18 11 7 0 1 64 17 4016

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 29 14 9 7 1 1 69 16 320
2022 Non-shift worker 37 31 18 7 6 1 1 69 12 4030
2020 Shift worker 36 29 22 8 4 0 1 65 12 324
2020 Non-shift worker 35 32 18 9 5 0 1 67 14 4013
2019 Shift worker 42 33 13 8 3 0 1 76 11 434
2019 Non-shift worker 40 31 17 8 4 0 1 71 11 4528
2018 Shift worker 32 27 26 8 6 0 2 59 15 331
2018 Non-shift worker 35 31 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 4242

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 19 14 6 7 1 3 73 13 315
2022 Non-shift worker 57 20 10 4 5 0 3 80 10 4020
2020 Shift worker 44 29 14 7 4 0 2 74 11 319
2020 Non-shift worker 51 27 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 4000
2019 Shift worker 55 23 12 5 3 1 1 80 8 433
2019 Non-shift worker 57 24 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 4532
2018 Shift worker 51 24 14 4 4 0 3 77 9 332
2018 Non-shift worker 58 22 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 4245

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 25 14 6 6 0 1 74 12 320
2022 Non-shift worker 45 33 12 4 4 0 1 79 8 4035
2020 Shift worker 44 27 16 6 5 0 1 72 12 321
2020 Non-shift worker 32 33 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 4007

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 70 12 3 3 2 1 8 90 7 320
2022 Non-shift worker 75 10 4 2 2 1 7 92 4 4025
2020 Shift worker 70 13 6 2 2 1 5 89 4 322
2020 Non-shift worker 71 15 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 4010
2019 Shift worker 72 13 6 3 2 2 4 90 4 437
2019 Non-shift worker 75 11 4 1 2 1 6 92 3 4542
2018 Shift worker 68 14 5 4 2 1 6 89 6 331
2018 Non-shift worker 73 13 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 4252

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 76 9 6 2 2 2 3 90 4 320
2022 Non-shift worker 73 12 5 3 4 1 3 88 7 4030
2020 Shift worker 77 13 5 2 2 0 2 92 3 317
2020 Non-shift worker 74 11 5 3 3 1 2 88 7 4005
2019 Shift worker 76 15 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 433
2019 Non-shift worker 70 12 6 4 5 1 2 85 9 4559
2018 Shift worker 69 13 9 3 3 1 3 85 7 332
2018 Non-shift worker 69 13 6 4 4 1 3 85 8 4261

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 57 25 10 4 1 1 1 84 5 315
2022 Non-shift worker 63 22 7 3 3 0 2 87 6 4030
2020 Shift worker 63 24 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 319
2020 Non-shift worker 61 22 8 4 3 0 1 84 7 3999
2019 Shift worker 56 27 11 3 3 0 1 83 6 434
2019 Non-shift worker 53 28 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 4539
2018 Shift worker 50 27 16 4 1 1 1 78 6 332
2018 Non-shift worker 48 28 12 5 4 0 1 77 10 4266

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 57 22 11 4 5 1 1 80 9 320
2022 Non-shift worker 63 18 8 4 5 0 1 82 9 4025
2020 Shift worker 64 20 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 318
2020 Non-shift worker 63 18 8 4 5 0 1 83 10 3994
2019 Shift worker 65 17 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 431
2019 Non-shift worker 62 19 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 4538
2018 Shift worker 56 21 11 5 5 0 1 78 11 331
2018 Non-shift worker 55 22 10 6 5 0 1 78 12 4258

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 65 6 2 1 1 0 26 95 2 320
2022 Non-shift worker 61 10 3 1 1 0 24 93 3 4030
2020 Shift worker 65 4 1 1 1 0 27 96 2 319
2020 Non-shift worker 61 9 3 1 1 0 24 92 3 4013
2019 Shift worker 64 7 2 1 1 0 26 96 2 430
2019 Non-shift worker 58 10 4 2 1 0 25 91 4 4531
2018 Shift worker 60 4 2 1 0 0 33 95 2 325
2018 Non-shift worker 52 10 4 2 1 0 30 89 5 4235

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 17 8 8 4 1 5 78 13 320
2022 Non-shift worker 67 18 6 2 1 0 5 90 3 4020
2020 Shift worker 54 25 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 324
2020 Non-shift worker 66 19 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 4020
2019 Shift worker 59 21 12 2 2 0 3 83 5 432
2019 Non-shift worker 68 19 6 1 1 0 4 91 2 4534
2018 Shift worker 56 17 18 5 2 1 2 75 7 330
2018 Non-shift worker 62 21 7 2 1 0 6 89 3 4251

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 72 11 6 2 4 0 4 87 7 320
2022 Non-shift worker 73 13 5 2 2 1 4 90 5 4030
2020 Shift worker 70 16 7 2 3 0 1 88 5 324
2020 Non-shift worker 74 15 4 2 3 0 2 91 4 4022
2019 Shift worker 68 15 5 4 4 1 3 86 9 435
2019 Non-shift worker 75 13 5 1 3 1 3 91 4 4554
2018 Shift worker 65 17 7 4 4 0 3 85 9 332
2018 Non-shift worker 72 13 5 2 2 1 4 90 5 4256

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 27 10 2 4 1 3 84 6 320
2022 Non-shift worker 52 28 11 3 2 0 2 82 6 4035
2020 Shift worker 49 32 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 324
2020 Non-shift worker 49 29 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 4021
2019 Shift worker 61 25 9 2 1 1 1 87 3 434
2019 Non-shift worker 55 27 11 3 2 0 2 83 6 4531
2018 Shift worker 48 30 16 3 2 0 1 79 5 332
2018 Non-shift worker 50 28 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 4253

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 26 40 14 10 0 0 37 24 320
2022 Non-shift worker 14 35 32 12 6 0 0 49 18 4050
2020 Shift worker 16 31 34 14 4 0 1 47 18 321
2020 Non-shift worker 18 35 30 11 5 0 0 54 16 4023
2019 Shift worker 22 34 32 9 2 0 0 56 12 439
2019 Non-shift worker 23 34 29 9 4 0 0 57 14 4580
2018 Shift worker 15 32 34 14 5 0 0 47 19 330
2018 Non-shift worker 19 34 32 11 4 0 0 53 15 4278

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 21 38 15 6 0 0 21 40 315
2022 Non-shift worker 11 19 38 21 12 0 0 33 30 4040
2020 Shift worker 14 23 35 18 10 0 0 28 37 324
2020 Non-shift worker 12 18 38 21 10 0 0 32 30 4010
2019 Shift worker 11 22 32 20 14 0 0 35 33 431
2019 Non-shift worker 10 17 36 23 13 0 0 37 28 4531
2018 Shift worker 13 27 34 17 9 0 0 26 40 326
2018 Non-shift worker 10 17 38 22 13 0 0 35 27 4214
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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 Shift worker 53 31 14 2 320
2022 Non-shift worker 26 58 15 2 4045
2020 Shift worker 58 26 15 1 324
2020 Non-shift worker 35 47 17 1 4030

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 63 165
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 1025
2020 Shift worker 28 72 180
2020 Non-shift worker 36 64 1418

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 15 15 9 15 5 12 53 29 320
2022 Non-shift worker 40 17 11 6 7 3 15 70 16 4045
2020 Shift worker 32 19 17 11 11 2 8 57 25 322
2020 Non-shift worker 39 20 14 9 9 2 9 65 19 4018
2019 Shift worker 39 16 16 8 9 3 10 62 20 435
2019 Non-shift worker 38 17 15 10 13 1 6 59 25 4511
2018 Shift worker 34 18 14 12 14 2 7 56 28 329
2018 Non-shift worker 37 17 14 11 13 1 7 59 26 4266

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 20 18 17 32 3 2 30 51 165
2022 Non-shift worker 10 17 14 17 34 2 6 29 55 1025
2020 Shift worker 12 18 16 17 33 1 3 31 52 180
2020 Non-shift worker 11 20 17 17 28 1 6 34 48 1417

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 14 10 22 43 3 2 21 68 165
2022 Non-shift worker 6 16 13 19 42 1 2 23 63 1025
2020 Shift worker 6 12 16 18 46 1 1 19 65 180
2020 Non-shift worker 6 16 13 22 41 1 1 22 64 1418
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