2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Veterans Affairs Canada by Question 105.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 105)

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 Executive 49 32 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 49 37 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 1455
2022 Administrative Support 47 39 7 3 5 0 0 86 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 58 38 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 48 36 12 4 1 0 0 83 4 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1701
2020 Administrative Support 54 31 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 32 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 39 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 1559
2019 Administrative Support 46 35 9 6 4 0 0 81 11 245
2019 Other occupational category 34 33 13 13 6 0 0 67 20 58
2018 Executive 41 47 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 38 38 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 44 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1083
2018 Administrative Support 37 37 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 171
2018 Other occupational category 32 32 9 20 7 0 0 64 27 57

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 Executive 42 29 8 10 10 0 0 71 20 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 35 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 1455
2022 Administrative Support 48 29 10 9 4 0 0 76 13 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 44 42 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 37 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 1697
2020 Administrative Support 51 30 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 37 36 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 36 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 1561
2019 Administrative Support 36 30 16 12 6 0 0 66 18 244
2019 Other occupational category 46 19 17 15 4 0 0 64 19 58
2018 Executive 41 34 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 34 12 10 13 0 0 65 23 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 37 13 12 10 0 0 64 23 1085
2018 Administrative Support 26 33 20 12 8 1 0 60 20 171
2018 Other occupational category 36 33 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 57

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 Executive 57 37 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 61 31 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 31 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 1460
2022 Administrative Support 64 26 5 5 0 0 0 90 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 71 25 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 48
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 28 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1687
2020 Administrative Support 72 21 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 60 31 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 31 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 1546
2019 Administrative Support 62 27 8 2 1 0 0 89 2 244
2019 Other occupational category 53 20 17 7 3 0 0 74 9 58
2018 Executive 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 33 9 9 3 0 0 78 13 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 35 10 4 1 0 0 86 4 1075
2018 Administrative Support 58 26 10 2 3 0 0 84 5 172
2018 Other occupational category 40 33 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 57

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 Executive 45 39 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 34 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 44 37 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 1460
2022 Administrative Support 58 28 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 180
2022 Other occupational category 66 21 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 58 30 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 58 30 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 36 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 1698
2020 Administrative Support 66 25 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 55 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 36 10 7 2 0 0 81 10 1555
2019 Administrative Support 55 27 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 245
2019 Other occupational category 47 35 5 5 8 0 0 82 13 58
2018 Executive 44 47 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 36 12 4 7 0 0 77 11 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 40 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 1086
2018 Administrative Support 44 34 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 172
2018 Other occupational category 35 35 9 14 7 0 0 70 21 56

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 Executive 42 28 11 8 10 0 0 71 18 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 49 31 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 37 32 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 1455
2022 Administrative Support 59 25 8 3 4 0 1 85 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 79 13 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 Executive 51 29 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 28 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 28 13 6 5 0 0 77 10 1691
2020 Administrative Support 66 21 7 3 1 1 0 88 4 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 32 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 32 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 1553
2019 Administrative Support 50 28 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 242
2019 Other occupational category 48 33 11 3 5 0 0 81 8 58
2018 Executive 50 20 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 30
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 33 13 13 11 0 0 64 23 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 32 17 13 8 0 0 62 20 1087
2018 Administrative Support 39 28 14 9 10 1 0 67 19 173
2018 Other occupational category 47 27 20 4 2 0 0 74 6 56

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 Executive 38 33 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 35 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 34 12 10 9 0 0 70 18 1455
2022 Administrative Support 57 27 6 2 7 0 1 85 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 79 13 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 Executive 56 22 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 31 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1688
2020 Administrative Support 63 25 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 34 8 7 6 0 0 78 14 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 35 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1546
2019 Administrative Support 49 30 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 244
2019 Other occupational category 45 33 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 57
2018 Executive 50 22 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 36 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 36 17 12 6 0 0 64 18 1078
2018 Administrative Support 38 32 15 11 5 0 1 70 15 171
2018 Other occupational category 38 37 14 7 3 1 0 76 9 56

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 Executive 46 16 16 7 14 2 0 63 21 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 43 22 19 6 6 4 0 68 12 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 34 25 15 11 11 3 0 61 23 1460
2022 Administrative Support 51 20 13 6 5 3 0 74 12 180
2022 Other occupational category 59 10 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 10
2020 Executive 44 30 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 50 22 11 8 4 5 0 76 13 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 24 15 10 6 3 0 68 17 1697
2020 Administrative Support 50 20 15 8 4 3 0 72 12 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 43 24 16 9 7 1 1 67 17 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 23 18 12 10 3 0 59 23 1554
2019 Administrative Support 42 23 18 11 5 1 0 66 16 244
2019 Other occupational category 32 16 24 15 9 4 0 50 25 58
2018 Executive 38 19 28 6 6 3 0 58 13 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 21 16 13 14 5 0 54 28 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 26 18 16 9 2 0 56 25 1087
2018 Administrative Support 36 21 19 9 10 5 1 60 20 173
2018 Other occupational category 28 16 24 12 15 6 0 46 28 56
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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 Executive 80 14 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 56 25 10 3 2 0 4 85 4 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 25 11 4 3 1 3 81 7 1455
2022 Administrative Support 41 24 15 4 5 3 8 73 11 180
2022 Other occupational category 25 21 10 0 13 0 30 66 19 10
2020 Executive 82 14 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 24 11 2 1 2 7 84 4 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 23 11 3 3 1 2 82 6 1699
2020 Administrative Support 37 27 19 3 3 4 7 72 6 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 47 27 16 3 3 1 3 77 6 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 25 13 4 3 1 3 80 7 1559
2019 Administrative Support 35 22 22 8 6 2 7 62 15 245
2019 Other occupational category 45 16 14 12 0 2 10 69 14 58

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 Executive 48 28 10 6 8 0 0 76 14 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 62 25 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 31 8 6 4 1 1 82 10 1455
2022 Administrative Support 62 22 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 0 0 13 10 0 0 76 24 10
2020 Executive 58 24 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 59 25 7 5 2 1 1 86 7 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 27 7 5 3 1 0 84 9 1701
2020 Administrative Support 55 25 8 7 2 1 1 82 10 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 49 28 8 10 3 1 1 78 13 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 29 10 8 5 0 1 76 14 1547
2019 Administrative Support 46 24 12 10 7 1 1 71 16 242
2019 Other occupational category 58 20 5 11 5 0 2 79 16 58
2018 Executive 58 23 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 29 8 7 9 1 0 76 16 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 31 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 1080
2018 Administrative Support 36 26 16 9 11 1 1 63 21 170
2018 Other occupational category 50 18 10 10 7 2 3 71 19 56

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 Executive 59 19 2 12 8 0 0 78 20 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 68 19 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 59 24 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 1460
2022 Administrative Support 71 13 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 62 30 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 64 22 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 63 22 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1700
2020 Administrative Support 66 20 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 25 7 6 4 1 0 82 11 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 27 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 1560
2019 Administrative Support 53 27 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 245
2019 Other occupational category 57 25 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 58
2018 Executive 63 22 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 29 8 6 11 0 0 75 17 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 26 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 1087
2018 Administrative Support 46 22 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 170
2018 Other occupational category 49 26 9 11 5 0 1 75 16 56

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 Executive 37 24 11 10 14 4 0 64 25 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 26 15 4 3 7 0 75 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 29 14 7 7 8 0 70 16 1455
2022 Administrative Support 52 17 12 4 5 9 1 76 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 67 13 10 0 0 0 9 88 0 10
2020 Executive 42 46 2 8 2 0 0 88 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 54 18 7 5 2 14 0 84 8 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 30 12 6 3 7 0 78 9 1698
2020 Administrative Support 59 22 8 1 2 7 1 88 3 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 30 13 8 6 5 0 71 16 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 33 18 9 5 5 0 66 14 1555
2019 Administrative Support 48 27 10 7 2 5 1 79 10 244
2019 Other occupational category 60 21 5 9 1 5 0 85 10 58
2018 Executive 34 44 3 13 6 0 0 78 19 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 22 37 13 8 11 9 0 65 21 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 30 20 12 6 7 0 60 19 1091
2018 Administrative Support 31 31 18 6 6 9 0 67 13 173
2018 Other occupational category 56 21 5 8 3 7 0 83 12 56

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 Executive 31 28 19 6 16 0 0 59 22 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 31 17 8 5 3 0 70 13 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 28 16 14 12 2 0 57 27 1455
2022 Administrative Support 49 21 12 9 5 4 0 72 15 180
2022 Other occupational category 67 13 10 0 0 0 9 88 0 10
2020 Executive 42 42 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 47 30 8 6 4 5 0 81 11 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 34 13 8 5 2 0 74 13 1692
2020 Administrative Support 57 24 8 4 2 4 1 85 6 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 33 11 10 10 1 0 68 20 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 26 33 19 14 7 1 0 60 21 1556
2019 Administrative Support 44 28 12 8 3 4 1 75 12 244
2019 Other occupational category 58 26 8 5 1 2 0 85 6 58
2018 Executive 41 34 9 13 3 0 0 75 16 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 35 16 11 17 2 0 55 29 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 31 19 18 9 2 0 52 28 1086
2018 Administrative Support 27 35 15 10 10 3 0 64 21 173
2018 Other occupational category 49 29 4 7 7 4 0 82 15 56

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 Executive 22 30 13 23 12 0 0 51 35 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 25 31 21 11 8 4 0 59 20 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 18 28 17 20 14 3 0 47 35 1455
2022 Administrative Support 36 29 11 10 8 6 0 68 19 180
2020 Executive 28 50 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 35 31 11 9 5 10 0 73 15 273
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 34 17 11 6 5 0 65 17 1695
2020 Administrative Support 48 25 13 4 2 6 1 79 7 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 31 17 13 13 3 0 56 27 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 17 29 21 20 9 3 0 48 30 1551
2019 Administrative Support 33 28 18 10 4 6 1 66 15 245
2019 Other occupational category 45 36 7 4 4 4 0 84 9 58
2018 Executive 19 31 25 19 6 0 0 50 25 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 31 17 16 18 5 0 47 35 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 26 20 22 14 5 0 41 38 1090
2018 Administrative Support 18 28 22 14 10 9 0 50 26 170
2018 Other occupational category 31 32 5 15 4 13 0 73 21 56

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 Executive 20 32 13 21 14 0 0 52 35 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 25 31 15 16 11 3 0 58 27 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 28 16 19 18 2 0 45 38 1455
2022 Administrative Support 36 28 9 13 11 3 0 66 25 180
2022 Other occupational category 67 0 24 0 0 0 9 74 0 10
2020 Executive 30 44 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 33 11 11 7 6 0 70 19 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 26 38 14 14 7 3 0 65 21 1702
2020 Administrative Support 47 29 10 7 5 2 1 78 12 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 32 15 14 15 2 0 55 30 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 30 18 23 12 1 0 46 36 1557
2019 Administrative Support 30 30 17 13 5 4 1 63 19 243
2019 Other occupational category 35 37 10 7 8 2 0 74 15 58
2018 Executive 25 22 19 25 9 0 0 47 34 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 28 19 19 20 1 0 41 40 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 27 18 25 17 2 0 39 43 1089
2018 Administrative Support 17 27 23 16 13 3 0 46 31 172
2018 Other occupational category 36 20 13 13 13 7 0 60 27 56
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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 Executive 41 28 6 13 12 0 0 69 25 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 38 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 1460
2022 Administrative Support 48 29 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 32 50 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 39 13 8 3 1 1 76 11 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 36 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1700
2020 Administrative Support 45 33 11 7 3 1 1 79 10 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 29 37 15 14 5 0 0 66 19 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 36 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 1559
2019 Administrative Support 29 34 14 14 8 0 1 64 22 243
2019 Other occupational category 36 37 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 58
2018 Executive 22 44 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 34 12 18 14 1 1 55 33 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 34 17 15 11 0 0 56 26 1090
2018 Administrative Support 22 27 20 21 10 0 0 49 32 173
2018 Other occupational category 40 24 11 17 9 0 0 63 26 57

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 Executive 42 33 2 14 8 0 0 75 23 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 47 43 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 33 43 8 10 5 0 0 77 16 1455
2022 Administrative Support 52 37 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 0 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2020 Executive 28 56 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 33 49 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 35 41 10 11 3 0 0 76 14 1695
2020 Administrative Support 44 41 7 6 1 0 0 85 8 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 43 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 27 43 12 13 4 0 0 71 18 1550
2019 Administrative Support 36 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 244
2019 Other occupational category 38 29 13 16 5 0 0 66 21 58
2018 Executive 28 50 9 9 3 0 0 78 13 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 28 46 11 12 3 0 0 74 16 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 41 14 13 6 0 0 66 19 1093
2018 Administrative Support 30 39 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 173
2018 Other occupational category 34 26 18 16 6 0 0 60 22 57

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 Executive 41 29 10 8 12 0 0 70 20 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 52 35 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 32 9 7 5 0 0 78 12 1455
2022 Administrative Support 58 25 6 8 3 0 0 84 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 46 34 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 51 31 7 6 1 2 2 85 7 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 27 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 1701
2020 Administrative Support 52 26 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 27 13 8 7 1 0 71 15 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 31 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 1560
2019 Administrative Support 39 26 14 8 9 1 2 68 18 244
2019 Other occupational category 42 25 10 17 3 2 0 69 20 58
2018 Executive 31 50 9 3 6 0 0 81 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 37 36 9 9 9 0 1 73 18 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 33 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 1087
2018 Administrative Support 33 26 19 11 8 1 1 61 19 170
2018 Other occupational category 36 29 10 13 10 2 1 67 23 56

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 Executive 42 32 4 12 10 0 0 74 22 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 47 8 12 2 0 0 78 14 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 26 40 10 15 9 0 0 66 24 1460
2022 Administrative Support 44 37 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 180
2022 Other occupational category 66 10 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2020 Executive 30 50 4 12 2 0 2 82 14 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 34 47 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 29 40 12 14 4 0 1 70 18 1694
2020 Administrative Support 43 38 8 8 2 0 1 82 10 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 41 11 13 3 0 0 74 16 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 38 12 19 12 0 0 58 31 1552
2019 Administrative Support 24 42 10 16 8 0 0 67 24 245
2019 Other occupational category 37 33 9 11 10 0 0 70 21 58
2018 Executive 38 50 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 43 11 12 7 0 1 70 20 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 48 9 19 9 0 0 62 29 1091
2018 Administrative Support 20 41 9 22 8 0 0 61 30 172
2018 Other occupational category 32 42 6 8 11 0 1 75 19 57

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 Executive 49 30 8 2 8 3 0 81 11 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 61 22 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 24 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 1455
2022 Administrative Support 61 16 11 5 3 1 2 80 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 0 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 60 28 4 4 2 2 0 90 6 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 23 10 4 1 5 1 84 5 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 21 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 1697
2020 Administrative Support 56 20 13 4 3 3 2 79 7 282

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 Executive 26 39 12 10 14 0 0 64 24 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 34 16 10 7 3 0 67 17 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 32 16 14 11 2 0 58 25 1460
2022 Administrative Support 39 32 13 7 6 4 0 73 13 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 24 48 16 10 2 0 0 72 12 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 35 33 13 6 4 9 0 74 11 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 30 35 14 11 7 2 0 66 19 1695
2020 Administrative Support 45 27 13 5 4 5 1 77 9 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 27 31 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 31 18 15 12 2 0 54 28 1555
2019 Administrative Support 32 32 12 13 8 3 0 66 22 244
2019 Other occupational category 40 31 10 11 1 5 2 76 13 58
2018 Executive 28 50 3 19 0 0 0 78 19 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 31 20 19 10 2 0 50 29 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 29 17 21 15 2 0 45 38 1078
2018 Administrative Support 23 20 24 15 14 3 0 45 31 173
2018 Other occupational category 27 24 21 13 4 9 2 58 19 57

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 Executive 37 21 21 6 8 4 2 62 15 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 28 12 5 3 1 3 80 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 52 22 12 4 5 1 4 78 9 1460
2022 Administrative Support 60 20 10 3 4 1 2 83 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 67 10 13 0 0 0 9 85 0 10
2020 Executive 38 28 24 2 6 2 0 67 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 21 10 3 2 1 6 83 6 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 23 12 5 4 1 3 78 9 1702
2020 Administrative Support 57 22 9 2 4 2 4 84 7 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 22 8 1 2 1 8 88 3 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 23 12 4 3 1 5 80 7 1559
2019 Administrative Support 57 19 9 5 2 1 6 82 8 242
2019 Other occupational category 54 29 7 2 0 0 9 90 2 57

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 Executive 57 18 8 0 8 4 4 82 9 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 24 12 5 4 1 5 77 10 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 23 16 8 7 2 2 68 16 1460
2022 Administrative Support 53 22 11 4 5 4 2 79 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 62 20 12 4 0 2 0 84 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 56 22 8 4 3 2 6 84 7 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 23 16 7 4 2 2 72 12 1699
2020 Administrative Support 58 16 11 6 4 2 4 79 10 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 24 13 5 2 2 4 79 7 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 24 16 9 6 1 4 67 16 1556
2019 Administrative Support 45 24 12 5 6 2 5 75 12 241
2019 Other occupational category 45 25 12 5 3 0 11 78 9 56

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 Executive 80 8 2 2 0 6 2 95 2 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 80 6 1 1 3 4 5 95 4 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 75 8 4 2 3 4 5 90 5 1460
2022 Administrative Support 83 5 1 2 3 3 3 94 5 180
2022 Other occupational category 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 Executive 84 6 2 0 2 4 2 96 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 86 4 2 1 1 2 5 97 2 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 81 7 3 2 2 3 3 93 4 1695
2020 Administrative Support 82 5 1 2 1 4 5 95 3 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 83 5 1 1 2 4 5 96 3 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 77 8 3 2 2 3 5 93 4 1552
2019 Administrative Support 72 7 4 2 4 5 6 90 6 243
2019 Other occupational category 87 7 0 1 0 0 4 99 1 58

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 Executive 86 2 5 0 0 2 6 95 0 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 79 7 4 1 1 2 7 94 2 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 74 9 4 1 3 2 8 91 4 1460
2022 Administrative Support 78 6 4 2 2 3 5 91 4 180
2022 Other occupational category 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 Executive 96 2 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 79 7 3 0 1 2 8 96 1 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 78 10 3 2 1 1 4 94 3 1698
2020 Administrative Support 75 9 4 2 1 3 7 93 3 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 82 4 1 0 2 2 9 97 2 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 76 7 3 1 1 2 9 93 3 1548
2019 Administrative Support 74 5 4 2 4 3 8 89 7 243
2019 Other occupational category 82 3 4 0 0 3 8 95 0 57

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 Executive 37 26 10 8 14 0 4 66 23 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 22 24 17 14 15 4 4 50 31 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 23 33 10 16 15 2 2 57 33 1455
2022 Administrative Support 24 30 18 10 9 6 3 60 21 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 10 0 0 13 10 9 83 17 10
2020 Executive 36 30 14 12 6 0 2 67 18 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 25 27 16 12 8 9 2 59 23 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 27 30 15 14 10 2 2 60 25 1701
2020 Administrative Support 31 26 16 10 8 6 2 63 19 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 18 20 17 12 3 5 46 32 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 14 15 17 3 1 52 33 1557
2019 Administrative Support 29 26 12 15 13 3 1 58 30 245
2019 Other occupational category 44 25 13 7 4 4 4 75 11 58
2018 Executive 38 31 6 16 6 0 3 71 23 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 23 21 17 19 5 3 37 39 147
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 28 14 18 20 2 2 46 39 1087
2018 Administrative Support 14 27 16 15 22 3 3 44 39 172
2018 Other occupational category 32 30 4 18 6 4 6 68 27 57

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 Executive 55 27 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 33 32 13 12 9 0 0 65 21 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 10 12 10 0 0 67 23 1460
2022 Administrative Support 34 33 16 9 7 0 1 68 16 180
2022 Other occupational category 58 18 10 0 13 0 0 76 13 10
2020 Executive 50 38 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 33 15 9 5 1 1 70 15 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 36 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 1694
2020 Administrative Support 40 33 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 38 13 13 10 1 0 62 24 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 38 12 13 8 0 0 67 22 1549
2019 Administrative Support 31 33 15 11 9 0 0 65 21 245
2019 Other occupational category 39 25 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 58
2018 Executive 45 42 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 35 12 15 17 0 0 56 32 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 40 12 16 10 0 0 63 26 1085
2018 Administrative Support 20 33 17 13 17 1 0 53 30 172
2018 Other occupational category 30 29 21 7 13 0 1 60 19 56

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 Executive 59 29 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 35 36 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 37 32 13 9 8 0 0 69 18 1455
2022 Administrative Support 43 29 16 6 5 1 0 73 11 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 21 0 13 0 0 9 85 15 10
2020 Executive 56 30 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 37 36 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 1697
2020 Administrative Support 47 25 17 8 4 0 0 72 11 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 29 36 15 8 11 0 1 66 19 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 35 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 1559
2019 Administrative Support 32 35 18 9 7 0 0 67 16 245
2019 Other occupational category 38 25 15 16 7 0 0 63 23 58
2018 Executive 59 22 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 31 19 15 14 0 0 53 29 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 34 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 1077
2018 Administrative Support 22 32 22 10 14 1 0 54 24 171
2018 Other occupational category 36 32 14 5 12 0 1 69 17 57

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 Executive 47 26 12 10 4 0 0 73 14 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 39 34 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 1460
2022 Administrative Support 49 36 8 4 4 0 0 85 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 66 21 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 48 34 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 41 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 37 11 10 4 0 0 76 13 1683
2020 Administrative Support 49 36 9 3 1 1 0 86 5 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 36 37 8 12 6 0 0 74 18 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 38 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 1541
2019 Administrative Support 42 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 242
2019 Other occupational category 44 37 8 8 1 2 0 83 9 58
2018 Executive 38 41 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 42 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 39 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 1086
2018 Administrative Support 31 32 16 14 7 0 0 63 21 173
2018 Other occupational category 39 23 24 9 5 0 0 62 14 57

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 Executive 48 32 8 6 4 2 0 82 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 23 38 19 10 6 4 0 64 16 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 22 39 16 12 7 3 0 64 20 1455
2022 Administrative Support 33 30 19 7 4 5 0 68 12 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 43 43 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 26 43 13 6 3 6 1 75 11 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 43 17 9 4 3 0 70 13 1692
2020 Administrative Support 34 37 17 5 3 3 1 74 9 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 20 45 13 13 5 4 0 68 19 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 43 18 13 6 3 0 62 19 1558
2019 Administrative Support 24 36 19 12 7 2 1 62 19 243
2019 Other occupational category 18 42 17 11 10 2 0 61 21 58
2018 Executive 53 28 16 0 0 3 0 84 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 39 17 17 11 3 0 54 29 148
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 36 21 16 9 3 0 53 25 1087
2018 Administrative Support 12 34 27 10 13 6 0 48 24 173
2018 Other occupational category 29 33 22 7 3 4 1 66 10 56

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 Executive 38 18 11 14 18 0 0 56 33 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 35 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 1460
2022 Administrative Support 55 28 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 32 32 14 8 14 0 0 64 22 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 29 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 29 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 1693
2020 Administrative Support 61 26 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 55 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 30 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 1554
2019 Administrative Support 49 30 7 7 5 1 1 80 12 244
2019 Other occupational category 61 22 9 8 1 0 0 83 8 57
2018 Executive 28 31 13 13 16 0 0 59 28 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 32 9 10 7 0 0 74 18 1089
2018 Administrative Support 43 33 13 5 5 1 1 77 11 173
2018 Other occupational category 52 27 17 0 3 0 2 80 3 57

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 Executive 6 18 20 18 39 0 0 24 57 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 32 30 15 9 9 1 3 65 19 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 28 17 9 9 0 1 64 19 1455
2022 Administrative Support 40 35 12 6 5 0 1 76 11 180
2022 Other occupational category 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 6 16 28 22 28 0 0 22 50 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 26 16 6 5 2 2 72 12 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 28 19 10 9 0 1 60 20 1689
2020 Administrative Support 54 30 12 2 0 1 2 86 2 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 36 30 18 6 6 0 3 69 13 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 26 27 19 12 14 0 1 54 26 1556
2019 Administrative Support 48 31 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 245
2019 Other occupational category 65 27 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 57
2018 Executive 9 25 9 25 31 0 0 34 56 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 31 21 8 8 0 1 63 16 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 24 26 19 15 15 0 1 50 30 1091
2018 Administrative Support 41 22 17 9 9 0 2 64 18 173
2018 Other occupational category 65 17 9 5 1 2 1 84 7 57

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 Executive 67 20 4 4 2 2 0 89 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 71 18 3 4 3 1 1 90 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 69 20 4 2 3 1 1 91 5 1455
2022 Administrative Support 70 17 5 2 3 2 1 90 5 180
2022 Other occupational category 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Executive 46 22 32 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 29 45 26 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 39 28 33 1455
2022 Administrative Support 37 33 30 180
2022 Other occupational category 83 17 0 10
2020 Executive 22 44 34 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 12 58 30 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 41 35 1704
2020 Administrative Support 20 43 37 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 53 30 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 26 37 37 1563
2019 Administrative Support 22 33 45 244
2019 Other occupational category 59 15 26 58
2018 Executive 53 19 28 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 22 49 29 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 37 37 1087
2018 Administrative Support 20 43 36 173
2018 Other occupational category 57 16 27 56

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 Executive 29 32 21 4 0 13 25
2022 Scientific and Professional 26 6 20 2 37 7 85
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 39 27 4 9 6 550
2022 Administrative Support 16 31 13 3 32 6 65
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 18 14 0 30 0 35
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 16 41 27 4 6 6 395
2020 Administrative Support 24 25 22 5 22 2 55
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 23 19 8 6 7 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 33 29 5 4 8 403
2019 Administrative Support 13 37 28 6 6 11 54
2019 Other occupational category 0 4 4 7 85 1 29
2018 Executive 24 47 18 0 0 12 17
2018 Scientific and Professional 27 21 32 3 6 12 34
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 37 33 8 2 4 285
2018 Administrative Support 14 40 29 0 11 6 35
2018 Other occupational category 3 8 13 1 74 1 29
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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 Executive 58 32 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 58 34 6 1 1 0 0 93 2 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1455
2022 Administrative Support 64 25 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 0 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 35 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1697
2020 Administrative Support 62 30 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 54 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1555
2019 Administrative Support 54 34 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 244
2019 Other occupational category 53 20 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 58
2018 Executive 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 44 38 7 9 1 1 0 83 10 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 43 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 1088
2018 Administrative Support 47 39 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 173
2018 Other occupational category 44 40 2 7 5 2 0 85 13 57

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 Executive 29 31 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 41 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 43 14 11 6 1 0 68 18 1460
2022 Administrative Support 41 40 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 Executive 32 54 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 47 39 8 5 1 1 0 87 5 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 42 12 6 2 0 0 80 9 1699
2020 Administrative Support 54 34 7 2 0 3 0 90 2 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 41 13 8 5 0 0 74 12 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 24 45 17 10 3 1 0 70 13 1559
2019 Administrative Support 36 37 18 6 3 2 0 73 9 245
2019 Other occupational category 37 41 11 4 3 2 2 82 7 57
2018 Executive 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 22 39 17 15 5 2 0 62 21 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 45 16 11 5 1 0 68 16 1084
2018 Administrative Support 24 46 15 9 4 2 0 71 14 172
2018 Other occupational category 34 42 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 57

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 Executive 25 38 18 10 7 0 2 17 65 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 21 34 21 14 1 1 36 30 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 18 27 33 13 8 0 1 22 45 1455
2022 Administrative Support 5 14 35 26 16 1 4 44 19 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 24 18 48 0 9 74 0 10
2020 Executive 12 32 38 12 6 0 0 18 44 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 17 29 25 14 4 3 42 27 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 24 35 18 9 1 1 27 37 1702
2020 Administrative Support 5 13 28 27 19 4 4 50 20 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 18 39 22 12 0 1 34 26 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 17 29 34 13 5 0 1 18 47 1557
2019 Administrative Support 10 20 39 15 14 0 2 29 31 244
2019 Other occupational category 8 20 13 39 18 0 2 58 29 58
2018 Executive 19 31 31 16 3 0 0 19 50 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 28 33 23 5 1 1 29 38 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 32 35 11 4 1 1 16 49 1089
2018 Administrative Support 9 28 27 21 12 1 3 34 39 172
2018 Other occupational category 9 17 29 18 18 0 9 39 28 57

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 Executive 17 24 35 12 13 0 0 25 41 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 14 35 20 18 2 5 41 21 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 23 33 16 8 1 3 26 40 1455
2022 Administrative Support 2 9 30 26 20 3 10 53 14 175
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 21 31 38 0 9 77 0 10
2020 Executive 10 18 49 12 10 0 0 22 29 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 5 14 23 30 18 6 4 53 21 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 21 32 21 11 2 2 33 34 1695
2020 Administrative Support 3 6 24 29 26 5 6 63 10 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 19 38 20 13 1 2 34 27 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 25 33 17 8 1 2 25 41 1553
2019 Administrative Support 9 12 26 25 19 3 6 48 23 241
2019 Other occupational category 8 11 22 28 27 0 4 57 19 58
2018 Executive 22 6 38 28 3 0 3 32 29 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 21 37 20 7 1 1 27 35 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 28 31 17 6 0 1 23 45 1086
2018 Administrative Support 9 20 26 17 18 4 6 39 32 170
2018 Other occupational category 5 19 22 22 24 4 4 50 26 57

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 Executive 31 26 18 18 7 0 0 25 57 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 14 25 28 20 1 3 50 24 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 18 29 27 13 0 2 41 29 1450
2022 Administrative Support 3 5 23 27 32 2 7 66 8 175
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 13 18 59 0 9 85 0 10
2020 Executive 22 34 30 12 2 0 0 14 56 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 5 7 21 30 28 6 3 63 13 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 16 32 27 15 1 2 43 24 1681
2020 Administrative Support 1 3 15 34 37 4 6 78 4 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 6 12 31 30 19 0 2 50 18 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 17 34 25 11 0 2 36 29 1546
2019 Administrative Support 2 7 24 33 29 1 3 65 10 242
2019 Other occupational category 1 8 12 33 40 0 6 78 9 58
2018 Executive 16 44 16 22 3 0 0 25 59 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 15 35 25 11 1 1 37 27 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 21 34 23 8 0 1 31 34 1078
2018 Administrative Support 4 8 28 29 25 3 4 58 12 171
2018 Other occupational category 1 7 22 27 34 2 7 67 9 57

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 Executive 28 18 34 8 12 0 0 20 46 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 17 14 24 19 20 1 4 42 33 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 20 27 17 14 1 2 32 40 1450
2022 Administrative Support 7 10 17 25 29 4 8 62 19 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 13 18 59 0 9 85 0 10
2020 Executive 20 20 38 20 2 0 0 22 40 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 10 13 19 24 22 6 6 52 26 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 14 17 28 24 14 2 2 39 33 1693
2020 Administrative Support 1 7 17 26 37 6 5 71 9 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 10 17 33 19 18 1 2 38 28 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 17 21 28 19 11 1 2 31 40 1551
2019 Administrative Support 7 12 20 25 30 0 5 58 21 241
2019 Other occupational category 4 5 13 27 46 0 6 77 9 58
2018 Executive 16 28 31 19 3 0 3 23 45 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 19 36 17 5 1 3 23 40 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 29 27 13 5 1 1 19 53 1087
2018 Administrative Support 17 17 23 20 17 3 2 40 36 172
2018 Other occupational category 3 12 29 17 27 0 13 50 17 56

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 Executive 6 6 40 36 12 0 0 47 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 5 16 23 22 20 8 6 49 25 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 22 23 19 14 2 4 35 40 1455
2022 Administrative Support 3 14 23 22 22 8 9 52 20 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 8 10 62 0 20 90 0 10
2020 Executive 8 10 32 48 2 0 0 50 18 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 4 9 23 25 21 14 5 56 16 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 19 30 23 14 3 1 39 29 1686
2020 Administrative Support 4 8 17 24 31 13 4 66 14 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 7 17 30 26 15 2 2 43 25 213
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 21 29 21 10 2 2 32 37 1546
2019 Administrative Support 9 20 25 18 21 2 5 42 32 244
2019 Other occupational category 7 16 21 11 32 4 9 49 26 58
2018 Executive 3 22 41 31 3 0 0 34 25 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 6 19 31 26 10 5 3 39 27 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 23 30 18 9 1 1 27 42 1083
2018 Administrative Support 16 20 23 18 15 4 5 36 39 171
2018 Other occupational category 9 14 19 24 20 6 7 51 27 57

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 Executive 16 17 36 15 10 0 6 27 35 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 12 20 31 18 15 2 2 34 34 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 23 33 15 8 0 2 24 42 1455
2022 Administrative Support 4 14 32 22 20 3 5 46 20 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 21 10 59 0 9 77 0 10
2020 Executive 12 24 50 12 2 0 0 14 36 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 9 11 36 20 14 6 3 37 23 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 23 34 16 9 1 1 26 40 1696
2020 Administrative Support 4 9 28 23 26 6 4 54 14 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 9 20 39 21 10 0 2 31 29 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 26 33 15 5 1 1 20 46 1557
2019 Administrative Support 7 18 30 21 18 2 3 41 27 244
2019 Other occupational category 14 14 26 20 22 2 2 43 30 58
2018 Executive 13 38 25 22 3 0 0 25 50 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 25 39 17 6 0 1 23 38 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 28 34 12 3 1 1 16 49 1089
2018 Administrative Support 17 16 35 17 10 2 2 28 35 172
2018 Other occupational category 9 20 32 19 14 4 3 35 31 57

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 Executive 6 8 30 28 29 0 0 56 14 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 3 9 35 28 24 0 1 52 13 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 11 34 31 18 0 1 49 17 1455
2022 Administrative Support 0 9 38 25 23 1 3 50 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 33 31 26 0 9 63 0 10
2020 Executive 2 8 42 30 18 0 0 48 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 6 12 37 26 17 2 1 44 19 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 7 17 39 25 12 0 1 37 24 1702
2020 Administrative Support 2 9 33 31 20 3 2 54 11 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 11 18 43 19 9 0 0 28 29 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 24 36 18 7 0 1 25 38 1557
2019 Administrative Support 8 21 33 19 17 0 2 37 30 243
2019 Other occupational category 7 27 30 25 9 0 2 35 35 58

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 Executive 12 24 17 33 14 0 0 36 47 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 19 34 21 14 11 1 0 53 26 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 27 16 23 20 1 0 40 44 1455
2022 Administrative Support 24 44 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 180
2022 Other occupational category 46 34 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2020 Executive 14 47 20 16 2 0 0 61 18 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 29 38 10 14 2 6 0 72 17 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 20 38 16 16 8 2 0 60 24 1687
2020 Administrative Support 45 32 11 6 2 3 0 80 9 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 13 38 15 21 11 1 0 52 32 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 29 18 25 18 1 0 39 43 1555
2019 Administrative Support 27 30 16 17 7 3 0 58 25 243
2019 Other occupational category 29 33 8 13 10 4 2 66 25 58

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 Executive 72 8 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 59 25 7 5 4 1 0 84 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 26 7 7 5 1 0 80 12 1455
2022 Administrative Support 66 18 3 8 3 2 0 85 12 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 58 38 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 58 27 6 5 2 2 1 87 7 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 54 25 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 1702
2020 Administrative Support 56 23 8 6 6 2 0 80 12 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 28 9 10 8 1 0 72 18 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 28 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 1559
2019 Administrative Support 44 24 13 11 7 0 0 68 19 245
2019 Other occupational category 52 25 7 13 3 0 0 77 16 57
2018 Executive 41 44 0 13 3 0 0 84 16 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 33 12 11 12 0 0 65 23 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 31 9 13 9 1 0 68 22 1085
2018 Administrative Support 28 34 10 12 14 2 0 62 27 173
2018 Other occupational category 48 25 3 19 4 0 0 73 24 57

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 Executive 71 25 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 67 25 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 62 27 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 1455
2022 Administrative Support 72 20 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 175
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 69 25 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 60 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1695
2020 Administrative Support 64 24 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 49 31 7 9 4 0 1 81 13 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 33 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 1556
2019 Administrative Support 50 29 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 244
2019 Other occupational category 53 29 4 13 1 0 0 82 14 57
2018 Executive 44 47 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 35 3 17 6 0 0 74 23 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 37 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 1090
2018 Administrative Support 40 36 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 173
2018 Other occupational category 50 32 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 57

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 Executive 61 25 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 58 31 4 3 3 1 0 90 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 31 10 4 3 2 0 84 6 1455
2022 Administrative Support 56 23 11 3 3 3 0 82 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 0 13 0 0 0 10 85 0 10
2020 Executive 58 40 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 34 7 2 1 3 1 90 3 273
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 33 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 1685
2020 Administrative Support 46 32 9 5 3 3 1 82 9 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 38 8 4 5 1 0 83 9 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1559
2019 Administrative Support 38 35 15 6 4 1 1 75 10 244
2019 Other occupational category 45 40 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 57
2018 Executive 53 44 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 43 10 6 8 1 0 76 14 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 39 13 6 3 1 0 77 10 1089
2018 Administrative Support 32 34 18 6 6 3 1 68 13 173
2018 Other occupational category 40 27 19 7 4 2 0 69 11 57

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 Executive 41 36 13 4 6 0 0 77 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 32 10 7 4 3 0 78 11 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 35 13 8 6 2 0 73 14 1455
2022 Administrative Support 54 27 9 6 4 2 0 82 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 36 43 13 9 0 0 0 79 9 47
2020 Scientific and Professional 44 39 7 3 2 4 0 86 6 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 39 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 1683
2020 Administrative Support 59 27 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 34 39 16 5 4 2 0 74 9 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 40 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 1550
2019 Administrative Support 49 32 7 6 4 1 0 82 10 241
2019 Other occupational category 42 48 0 3 3 4 0 94 6 58
2018 Executive 34 59 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 34 11 5 7 5 0 76 12 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 42 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 1086
2018 Administrative Support 42 38 12 3 4 1 0 81 7 172
2018 Other occupational category 48 36 11 2 0 3 0 86 2 55

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 Executive 34 50 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 41 33 12 5 2 6 0 79 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 15 5 4 7 1 74 10 1455
2022 Administrative Support 53 24 10 4 1 6 2 83 5 180
2022 Other occupational category 55 21 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2020 Executive 30 42 18 8 0 2 0 73 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 32 8 3 1 4 0 88 4 273
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 34 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 1698
2020 Administrative Support 60 26 8 1 1 2 1 89 3 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 29 13 2 1 4 1 83 4 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 38 13 4 1 3 0 81 6 1542
2019 Administrative Support 56 26 7 4 4 3 0 85 8 243
2019 Other occupational category 44 29 10 7 4 6 0 77 12 58
2018 Executive 31 53 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 42 30 11 6 6 5 0 76 13 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 39 15 6 3 3 0 76 8 1087
2018 Administrative Support 48 31 11 2 3 3 1 83 5 172
2018 Other occupational category 46 36 5 9 2 1 0 83 12 56

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 Executive 51 32 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 30 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 31 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 1455
2022 Administrative Support 63 23 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 58 34 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 68 24 4 1 2 0 0 92 4 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 60 29 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1697
2020 Administrative Support 70 23 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 27 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 37 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 1556
2019 Administrative Support 56 27 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 244
2019 Other occupational category 49 39 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 58
2018 Executive 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 33 6 9 7 1 0 79 15 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1085
2018 Administrative Support 50 34 10 2 3 0 0 84 6 173
2018 Other occupational category 70 22 3 2 3 0 0 92 5 56

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 Executive 68 10 4 6 2 4 6 87 9 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 23 11 5 1 8 3 82 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 23 9 4 3 6 4 82 8 1460
2022 Administrative Support 51 18 12 3 2 8 7 81 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 48 13 10 0 0 0 28 85 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Executive 59 21 6 4 0 4 6 89 4 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 47 24 14 4 1 8 3 79 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 24 9 5 3 6 4 82 8 1460
2022 Administrative Support 52 17 11 4 2 8 6 80 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 48 13 10 0 0 0 28 85 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Executive 28 36 26 4 4 2 0 65 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 27 17 4 1 12 0 75 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 25 22 6 4 13 1 63 12 1455
2022 Administrative Support 43 21 16 3 2 14 2 76 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 55 10 10 13 10 0 0 66 24 10
2020 Executive 32 38 16 8 2 4 0 73 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 48 32 11 3 1 4 0 84 4 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 32 15 4 2 5 1 78 6 1700
2020 Administrative Support 58 25 9 1 1 4 2 89 2 281

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 Executive 60 16 6 6 4 0 8 82 11 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 46 33 7 4 2 5 3 86 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 29 8 5 4 5 3 82 10 1455
2022 Administrative Support 54 24 7 4 2 6 3 85 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 58 21 13 0 0 0 8 85 0 10
2020 Executive 54 30 2 4 6 2 2 88 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 29 7 4 1 4 2 87 5 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 31 8 4 3 3 2 85 7 1693
2020 Administrative Support 58 27 7 1 2 4 2 90 3 280

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 Executive 8 31 31 9 2 20 0 48 14 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 16 15 23 2 2 40 2 53 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 17 24 3 3 38 4 47 11 1455
2022 Administrative Support 17 16 22 2 4 35 3 55 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 20 0 24 0 0 49 8 45 0 10

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 Administration and Foreign Services 6 0 13 25 50 6 0 7 80 15

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 Executive 41 28 15 4 4 2 6 76 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 32 24 16 6 7 9 7 67 15 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 27 18 7 4 7 6 66 13 1455
2022 Administrative Support 36 23 15 2 6 14 6 73 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 59 24 8 0 0 0 9 91 0 10
2020 Executive 34 42 18 4 2 0 0 76 6 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 30 20 17 7 2 16 8 65 12 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 29 17 7 5 7 3 68 13 1701
2020 Administrative Support 32 29 16 6 3 8 6 70 11 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 26 28 16 13 8 5 3 60 23 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 30 15 10 7 5 3 65 19 1554
2019 Administrative Support 28 28 16 11 8 7 2 62 21 245
2019 Other occupational category 39 23 11 12 7 8 0 68 20 57
2018 Executive 19 53 9 9 9 0 0 72 19 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 33 17 13 14 5 3 51 30 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 31 20 13 9 4 3 55 23 1089
2018 Administrative Support 20 27 20 16 11 5 2 50 28 173
2018 Other occupational category 32 20 23 6 6 13 0 59 14 57

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 Executive 39 40 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 35 13 6 4 2 2 76 11 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 32 35 13 10 6 3 1 70 16 1460
2022 Administrative Support 41 35 6 9 4 4 1 80 14 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 9 0 13 10 10 0 73 27 10
2020 Executive 42 50 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 37 7 6 4 5 1 81 11 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 37 12 7 4 2 1 77 11 1695
2020 Administrative Support 52 30 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 11 11 11 2 0 67 22 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 37 16 11 6 2 0 67 18 1559
2019 Administrative Support 35 31 14 11 5 1 3 68 17 242
2019 Other occupational category 34 21 15 11 12 6 2 59 25 58
2018 Executive 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 34 17 14 9 3 0 59 23 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 41 13 10 6 2 0 69 17 1083
2018 Administrative Support 28 38 14 10 8 3 0 67 18 173
2018 Other occupational category 35 24 12 22 2 2 2 62 25 57

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 Executive 35 45 7 8 6 0 0 80 14 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 34 16 4 2 1 0 78 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 19 6 5 2 0 69 12 1455
2022 Administrative Support 50 34 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 10 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 45 37 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 51 33 10 4 0 1 0 85 5 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 37 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 1691
2020 Administrative Support 57 29 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 36 34 14 9 5 1 0 71 15 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 39 20 9 4 1 0 67 13 1553
2019 Administrative Support 40 34 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 243
2019 Other occupational category 40 39 15 0 4 2 0 81 4 58
2018 Executive 34 41 13 9 3 0 0 75 13 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 29 20 12 8 1 0 60 20 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 38 21 10 5 1 0 65 14 1079
2018 Administrative Support 31 35 20 9 2 1 1 68 11 172
2018 Other occupational category 41 34 18 3 0 4 0 78 3 57

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 Executive 40 16 12 5 15 6 4 63 23 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 28 28 14 8 8 10 4 65 18 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 23 26 17 11 12 9 2 54 27 1460
2022 Administrative Support 34 27 13 6 7 9 5 70 15 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 0 13 0 0 30 0 81 0 10
2020 Executive 28 26 20 8 8 0 10 60 18 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 31 28 13 5 6 16 2 71 13 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 27 27 17 11 8 8 1 60 21 1695
2020 Administrative Support 44 24 12 8 5 6 2 73 14 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 20 18 11 12 13 4 50 29 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 24 20 15 12 8 2 47 30 1555
2019 Administrative Support 29 24 16 12 12 7 1 58 26 245
2019 Other occupational category 30 15 28 5 8 12 2 52 15 58
2018 Executive 19 34 16 19 3 0 9 59 24 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 17 24 9 20 12 3 38 34 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 23 21 15 16 7 1 44 33 1086
2018 Administrative Support 19 19 20 12 16 12 1 44 33 171
2018 Other occupational category 29 19 14 14 8 14 3 57 26 57

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 Executive 49 36 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 41 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 38 2 6 2 0 0 89 8 1460
2022 Administrative Support 62 33 1 4 0 0 0 95 4 180
2022 Other occupational category 76 13 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 Executive 60 38 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 41 46 3 9 1 0 0 87 10 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 42 3 9 2 0 0 87 11 1701
2020 Administrative Support 55 39 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 282

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 Executive 43 25 2 11 19 0 2 68 30 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 29 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 6 7 4 0 1 83 11 1455
2022 Administrative Support 59 28 6 2 1 0 3 90 4 180
2022 Other occupational category 66 10 13 0 0 0 10 85 0 10
2020 Executive 50 28 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 37 41 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 39 8 9 3 0 1 79 13 1703
2020 Administrative Support 43 39 6 11 1 0 0 82 12 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 46 34 4 12 4 0 0 80 16 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 33 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 1560
2019 Administrative Support 53 29 5 8 4 0 0 82 13 245
2019 Other occupational category 54 26 7 10 3 0 0 80 12 58

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 Executive 53 33 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 47 35 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 1460
2022 Administrative Support 57 33 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 50 38 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 41 6 10 2 0 0 82 13 273
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 38 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 1692
2020 Administrative Support 54 33 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 34 4 6 3 0 0 87 10 214
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 39 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 1549
2019 Administrative Support 50 33 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 242
2019 Other occupational category 61 23 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 58

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 Executive 82 14 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 83 15 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 81 15 1 1 1 0 1 97 2 1460
2022 Administrative Support 88 10 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 180
2022 Other occupational category 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 94 2 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 82 13 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 82 12 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 1696
2020 Administrative Support 89 10 0 0 0 0 1 99 0 281

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 Executive 88 6 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 87 6 1 2 1 0 3 96 3 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 85 6 2 1 2 0 2 94 3 1460
2022 Administrative Support 87 5 1 1 2 0 5 97 2 180
2022 Other occupational category 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 84 10 2 0 1 0 2 96 1 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 82 8 3 2 1 0 3 93 3 1548
2019 Administrative Support 85 7 3 1 1 0 2 94 2 241
2019 Other occupational category 93 4 0 0 0 0 2 99 1 58

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 Executive 33 29 28 8 2 0 0 62 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 55 22 9 3 1 8 2 85 4 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 23 14 5 2 8 2 76 8 1460
2022 Administrative Support 55 16 6 3 3 14 3 86 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 53 8 10 0 0 29 0 85 0 10
2020 Executive 42 36 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 50 27 11 3 0 8 1 85 4 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 25 11 4 2 8 2 81 7 1701
2020 Administrative Support 55 19 7 3 1 12 2 87 5 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 25 8 2 1 9 1 88 3 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 23 14 4 3 9 2 77 8 1560
2019 Administrative Support 49 20 11 3 4 11 2 80 8 242
2019 Other occupational category 60 11 5 5 7 12 0 82 13 58

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 Executive 16 84 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 92 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 1455
2022 Administrative Support 4 96 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10
2020 Executive 14 86 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 93 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 1701
2020 Administrative Support 7 93 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 13 87 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 1559
2019 Administrative Support 14 86 244
2019 Other occupational category 11 89 58
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 81 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 1091
2018 Administrative Support 18 82 171

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 58 42 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 161
2020 Administrative Support 42 58 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 68 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 210
2019 Administrative Support 56 44 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 52 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 178
2018 Administrative Support 70 30 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 56 44 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 56 44 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 66 34 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 42 161
2020 Administrative Support 53 47 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 81 19 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 37 210
2019 Administrative Support 65 35 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 59 41 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 38 178
2018 Administrative Support 33 67 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 13 87 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 210
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 34
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 178

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 Scientific and Professional 4 96 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 210
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 29
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 30

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 Scientific and Professional 12 88 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 99 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 2 98 210
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 178

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 Scientific and Professional 9 91 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 161
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 161
2019 Scientific and Professional 0 100 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 210
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 46 54 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 37 63 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 59 161
2019 Scientific and Professional 43 57 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 210
2019 Administrative Support 35 65 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 55 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 178
2018 Administrative Support 40 60 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 55 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 46 54 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 57 161
2020 Administrative Support 32 68 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 38 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 57 210
2019 Administrative Support 41 59 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 52 48 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 178
2018 Administrative Support 27 73 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 61 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 58 42 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 58 161
2020 Administrative Support 42 58 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 47 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 210
2019 Administrative Support 47 53 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 45 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 54 178
2018 Administrative Support 43 57 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 50 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 58 42 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 161
2020 Administrative Support 42 58 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 44 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 210
2019 Administrative Support 59 41 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 66 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 178
2018 Administrative Support 43 57 30

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 Scientific and Professional 47 53 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 42 58 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 161
2020 Administrative Support 32 68 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 65 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 210
2019 Administrative Support 29 71 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 52 48 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 178
2018 Administrative Support 30 70 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 47 53 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 47 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 47 53 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 161
2020 Administrative Support 32 68 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 59 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 210
2019 Administrative Support 62 38 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 42 58 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 41 178
2018 Administrative Support 43 57 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 63 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 51 49 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 161
2020 Administrative Support 26 74 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 56 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 210
2019 Administrative Support 35 65 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 79 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 178
2018 Administrative Support 27 73 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 4 96 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 178
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 4 96 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 161
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 12 88 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 161
2019 Scientific and Professional 23 77 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 43 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 61 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 57 161
2020 Administrative Support 42 58 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 58 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 210
2019 Administrative Support 47 53 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 55 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 178
2018 Administrative Support 33 67 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 23 77 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 34 66 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 161
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 76 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 210
2019 Administrative Support 21 79 34
2018 Scientific and Professional 24 76 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 178
2018 Administrative Support 17 83 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 23 77 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 161
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 210
2019 Administrative Support 15 85 34
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 178
2018 Administrative Support 23 77 30

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 Scientific and Professional 67 33 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 45 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 55 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 42 161
2020 Administrative Support 37 63 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 48 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 62 38 210
2019 Administrative Support 42 58 33
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 45 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 178
2018 Administrative Support 48 52 29

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 Scientific and Professional 26 74 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 68 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 161
2019 Scientific and Professional 18 82 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 210
2019 Administrative Support 24 76 33
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 178
2018 Administrative Support 28 72 29

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 210
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 33
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 178

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 Scientific and Professional 16 84 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 161
2019 Scientific and Professional 31 69 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 210
2019 Administrative Support 27 73 33
2018 Scientific and Professional 27 73 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 178

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 Scientific and Professional 16 84 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 83 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 178

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 Scientific and Professional 10 90 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 178

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 Scientific and Professional 4 96 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 210
2019 Administrative Support 18 82 33
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 178

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 94 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 135
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 161
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 210
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 178
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 29

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 Scientific and Professional 16 84 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 135
2020 Scientific and Professional 44 56 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 161
2020 Administrative Support 37 63 19
2019 Scientific and Professional 27 73 29
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 210
2019 Administrative Support 33 67 33
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 66 29
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 74 178
2018 Administrative Support 41 59 29

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 Scientific and Professional 6 94 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 165

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 Scientific and Professional 14 86 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 146
2020 Administrative Support 32 68 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 192
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 66 26
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 165
2018 Administrative Support 17 83 29

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 Scientific and Professional 4 96 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 165

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 Scientific and Professional 4 96 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 146
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 192
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 26
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 165

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 Scientific and Professional 21 79 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 165

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 Scientific and Professional 26 74 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 146
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 165

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 Scientific and Professional 15 85 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 130
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 165

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 192
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 77 26
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 165

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 165

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 Scientific and Professional 20 80 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 192
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 69 26
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 165
2018 Administrative Support 28 72 29

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 165

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 Scientific and Professional 38 62 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 130
2020 Scientific and Professional 47 53 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 146
2020 Administrative Support 32 68 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 192
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 57 26
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 165
2018 Administrative Support 41 59 29

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 130
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 17
2020 Administrative Support 0 100 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 26

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 Scientific and Professional 50 50 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 46 130
2020 Scientific and Professional 50 50 17
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 45 146
2020 Administrative Support 47 53 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 45 192
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 46 26
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 56 44 165
2018 Administrative Support 59 41 29

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 2 98 130

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 130
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 146
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 192
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 165

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 Executive 36 16 18 4 4 18 4 67 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 17 12 11 3 4 42 11 61 16 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 15 14 14 7 6 36 9 53 22 1455
2022 Administrative Support 25 11 12 3 5 31 14 66 13 180
2020 Executive 28 24 22 4 6 14 2 62 12 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 21 13 11 5 3 37 9 65 15 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 18 17 7 5 24 6 60 17 1697
2020 Administrative Support 37 16 13 6 2 19 8 72 10 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 16 12 17 6 8 30 10 47 24 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 17 23 8 8 23 7 46 22 1561
2019 Administrative Support 27 13 18 6 5 24 7 58 16 243
2019 Other occupational category 21 17 8 9 1 25 18 66 19 58
2018 Executive 19 41 6 13 9 9 3 68 25 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 13 21 7 12 30 3 40 29 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 17 26 9 8 23 4 40 24 1090
2018 Administrative Support 16 18 28 9 7 19 3 44 20 172
2018 Other occupational category 26 16 11 1 5 35 6 72 10 57

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 Executive 48 26 19 4 2 2 0 75 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 41 31 11 3 4 9 1 79 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 32 32 14 6 4 10 1 72 12 1455
2022 Administrative Support 50 23 8 6 2 8 3 82 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 66 21 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 40 30 22 6 0 0 2 71 6 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 27 11 3 2 12 1 82 6 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 31 14 5 4 4 1 76 9 1696
2020 Administrative Support 58 26 6 3 1 5 1 90 4 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 36 26 14 5 7 12 0 70 13 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 31 17 8 5 6 0 68 13 1559
2019 Administrative Support 46 24 13 5 3 9 0 77 9 244
2019 Other occupational category 45 25 8 7 1 8 4 81 10 58
2018 Executive 34 31 16 19 0 0 0 66 19 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 24 21 11 8 9 0 56 21 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 24 34 18 11 5 8 1 64 17 1089
2018 Administrative Support 30 30 20 8 6 6 1 64 14 172
2018 Other occupational category 29 23 23 6 0 19 0 64 8 57

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 Scientific and Professional 6 94 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 1455
2022 Administrative Support 5 95 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 2 98 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 1698
2020 Administrative Support 2 98 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 4 96 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 1563
2019 Administrative Support 5 95 244
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 92 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 1086
2018 Administrative Support 8 92 173

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 61 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 95
2022 Administrative Support 10 90 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 89
2018 Administrative Support 54 46 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 79 21 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 85 15 95
2022 Administrative Support 90 10 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 85 15 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 77 23 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 81 19 89

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 99 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 13
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 99 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 92
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 13
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 13

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 99 95
2022 Administrative Support 9 91 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 92
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12

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 Scientific and Professional 10 90 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 95
2022 Administrative Support 9 91 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 89

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 90 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 95
2022 Administrative Support 9 91 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 89
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 13
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 28 72 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 95
2022 Administrative Support 9 91 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 17 83 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 95
2022 Administrative Support 13 87 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 90
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 17 83 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 89
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 90 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 95
2022 Administrative Support 13 87 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 92
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 28 72 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 95
2022 Administrative Support 50 50 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 26 74 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 90
2018 Administrative Support 38 62 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 16 84 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 90 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 95
2022 Administrative Support 11 89 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 89
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 9 91 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 95
2022 Administrative Support 9 91 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 92
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 90
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 92 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 89
2019 Administrative Support 42 58 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 90

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 99 95
2022 Administrative Support 8 92 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 89
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12
2018 Administrative Support 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 15 85 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 95
2022 Administrative Support 23 77 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 89
2019 Administrative Support 58 42 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 90
2018 Administrative Support 62 38 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 89
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 32 68 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 95
2022 Administrative Support 40 60 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 90

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 Scientific and Professional 33 67 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 95
2022 Administrative Support 32 68 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 54 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 90

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 Scientific and Professional 9 91 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 95
2022 Administrative Support 23 77 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 90

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 Scientific and Professional 4 96 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 89
2019 Administrative Support 0 100 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 90

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 Scientific and Professional 15 85 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 95
2022 Administrative Support 30 70 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 89
2019 Administrative Support 50 50 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 90

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 89
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 12

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 95
2022 Administrative Support 21 79 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 90

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 95
2022 Administrative Support 10 90 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 92
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 11 89 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 95
2022 Administrative Support 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 89
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 90

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 Scientific and Professional 62 38 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 95
2022 Administrative Support 60 40 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 92
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 59 89
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 50 12
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 90

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 90
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 76

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 78
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 76

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 99 90
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 90
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 76

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 Scientific and Professional 6 94 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 90
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 90
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 84
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10

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 Scientific and Professional 14 86 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 78
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 76

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 Scientific and Professional 9 91 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 78
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 76

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 Scientific and Professional 26 74 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 78
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 50 10
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 76

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 Scientific and Professional 5 95 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 78

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 Scientific and Professional 46 54 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 65 35 78
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 76

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 Scientific and Professional 4 96 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 90
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 78
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 100 10

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 Scientific and Professional 74 26 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 66 34 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 47 78
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 61 39 76

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 Scientific and Professional 0 100 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 90

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 Scientific and Professional 16 84 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 84
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 78
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 76

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 Executive 35 19 14 4 2 22 4 73 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 20 11 14 3 2 41 10 62 10 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 15 17 4 4 38 6 56 13 1455
2022 Administrative Support 27 11 13 3 3 33 9 66 11 180
2020 Executive 26 26 14 4 4 24 2 70 11 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 25 13 14 2 1 38 6 69 5 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 26 17 19 3 3 27 6 63 9 1694
2020 Administrative Support 40 18 12 2 1 21 7 80 3 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 18 11 20 2 2 37 10 55 7 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 16 23 4 3 28 7 53 11 1558
2019 Administrative Support 31 13 17 4 4 24 8 64 11 242
2019 Other occupational category 33 7 13 0 5 31 11 69 9 58
2018 Executive 25 38 19 3 0 16 0 74 4 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 15 25 3 5 38 1 46 13 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 18 27 5 4 27 4 48 14 1089
2018 Administrative Support 18 17 29 3 3 25 3 50 8 173
2018 Other occupational category 27 14 12 3 2 32 12 71 9 57

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 Executive 44 31 13 6 2 4 0 78 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 38 32 12 4 2 10 2 80 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 32 31 15 4 4 12 1 73 9 1455
2022 Administrative Support 52 21 9 4 2 10 2 83 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 66 10 13 0 0 10 0 85 0 10
2020 Executive 36 34 20 6 0 2 2 73 6 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 49 25 14 2 1 9 1 82 2 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 30 15 4 3 6 1 77 7 1694
2020 Administrative Support 61 27 4 1 1 5 1 94 2 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 26 15 2 2 13 1 78 4 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 29 19 4 2 9 1 72 7 1562
2019 Administrative Support 50 24 11 3 2 8 1 82 6 243
2019 Other occupational category 48 22 13 5 0 9 2 80 6 58
2018 Executive 38 44 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 25 25 5 4 13 0 62 10 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 32 21 6 4 10 1 66 11 1087
2018 Administrative Support 32 32 20 5 2 8 1 70 8 173
2018 Other occupational category 34 21 17 3 0 23 2 73 4 57

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 Executive 4 96 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 90 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 1455
2022 Administrative Support 22 78 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10
2020 Executive 6 94 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 13 87 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 1695
2020 Administrative Support 17 83 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 14 86 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 1560
2019 Administrative Support 22 78 245
2019 Other occupational category 5 95 57

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 Scientific and Professional 72 28 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 67 33 230
2022 Administrative Support 63 37 40
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 47 35
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 62 38 265
2020 Administrative Support 61 39 46

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Scientific and Professional 76 24 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 69 31 230
2022 Administrative Support 85 15 40
2020 Scientific and Professional 74 26 34
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 80 20 265
2020 Administrative Support 87 13 47
2019 Scientific and Professional 86 14 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 88 12 329
2019 Administrative Support 83 17 54

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 Scientific and Professional 46 33 4 12 5 0 0 79 17 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 29 4 13 4 1 0 79 17 160
2022 Administrative Support 55 29 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 63 25 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 6 10 3 1 0 81 13 212
2020 Administrative Support 56 32 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 41
2019 Scientific and Professional 55 22 0 16 8 0 0 77 23 28
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 5 11 5 0 0 80 16 283
2019 Administrative Support 40 29 13 16 2 0 0 69 18 45

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 Executive 61 28 7 2 0 0 2 91 2 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 49 35 4 6 2 2 2 88 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 27 5 6 3 2 1 85 9 1460
2022 Administrative Support 53 26 4 8 2 3 4 85 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 71 24 2 0 0 2 0 98 0 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 30 6 2 3 3 3 89 5 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 27 6 4 2 2 2 88 6 1699
2020 Administrative Support 60 25 5 5 1 2 1 89 6 282

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 Executive 39 36 16 2 7 40
2022 Scientific and Professional 66 22 1 0 10 90
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 34 6 1 11 785
2022 Administrative Support 21 34 25 5 16 60

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 Executive 58 42 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 61 39 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 805
2022 Administrative Support 50 50 70

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 Executive 38 62 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 73 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 27 73 805
2022 Administrative Support 27 73 70

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 Executive 80 20 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 52 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 805
2022 Administrative Support 32 68 70

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 Executive 57 43 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 61 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 805
2022 Administrative Support 23 77 70

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 Executive 24 76 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 22 78 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 805
2022 Administrative Support 18 82 70

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 Executive 39 61 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 73 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 805
2022 Administrative Support 25 75 70

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 Executive 18 82 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 5 95 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 805
2022 Administrative Support 14 86 70

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 Executive 3 97 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 17 83 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 805
2022 Administrative Support 24 76 70

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 Executive 3 97 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 92 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 805
2022 Administrative Support 18 82 70

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 Executive 21 79 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 13 87 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 805
2022 Administrative Support 19 81 70

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 Executive 32 68 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 22 78 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 805
2022 Administrative Support 32 68 70

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 Executive 4 96 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 94 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 2 98 805
2022 Administrative Support 4 96 70

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 Executive 4 96 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 21 79 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 805
2022 Administrative Support 30 70 70

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 Executive 83 15 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 86 9 2 0 1 0 2 97 1 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 82 8 3 1 2 0 4 94 3 805
2022 Administrative Support 73 15 4 0 1 1 6 94 1 70

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 Executive 5 26 4 18 42 4 0 63 33 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 4 6 17 10 54 3 7 70 11 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 10 13 13 52 3 3 68 18 805
2022 Administrative Support 5 6 18 13 45 6 7 67 13 70

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 Executive 15 30 14 21 21 0 0 42 45 45
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 22 15 7 42 4 2 52 32 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 16 15 16 42 3 1 61 23 805
2022 Administrative Support 7 12 16 17 44 0 5 64 20 70
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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 Executive 48 28 4 10 8 0 2 77 19 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 28 4 6 4 1 0 86 10 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 24 5 5 4 1 0 85 10 1455
2022 Administrative Support 59 22 7 4 5 1 1 83 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Executive 65 27 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 29 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 25 6 6 4 1 0 84 10 1694
2020 Administrative Support 61 21 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 280

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 Executive 0 2 6 7 64 2 20 90 3 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 3 1 9 7 50 6 24 82 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 2 3 12 5 47 5 26 75 8 1450
2022 Administrative Support 4 2 11 3 50 6 24 75 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 0 0 53 0 47 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Executive 39 41 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 39 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 37 41 10 6 4 1 0 79 11 1455
2022 Administrative Support 51 31 8 3 4 1 1 85 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 30 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 Executive 60 32 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 37 5 2 0 1 0 93 2 273
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 36 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 1695
2020 Administrative Support 61 30 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 30 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 38 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 1556
2019 Administrative Support 57 28 8 5 1 1 0 85 6 242
2019 Other occupational category 45 43 8 0 2 0 2 89 3 58
2018 Executive 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 51 34 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 1083
2018 Administrative Support 47 37 8 6 1 2 0 85 6 173
2018 Other occupational category 56 35 4 2 0 2 0 93 2 57

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Executive 17 29 35 11 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 32 41 15 3 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 10 28 37 20 5 1460
2022 Administrative Support 8 27 36 22 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 26 10 10 44 9 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Executive 53 26 8 6 6 0 0 79 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 63 23 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 24 6 4 3 2 1 88 6 1455
2022 Administrative Support 59 23 6 4 3 3 2 87 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 77 0 0 13 0 0 9 85 15 10
2020 Executive 56 26 8 8 0 2 0 84 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 56 23 13 2 2 4 0 82 4 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 23 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 1688
2020 Administrative Support 61 19 10 1 3 5 1 85 4 281

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 Executive 44 28 7 10 10 0 0 72 20 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 47 27 8 8 8 1 0 75 17 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 22 7 10 7 1 0 76 17 1455
2022 Administrative Support 56 20 5 9 7 1 1 78 17 180
2022 Other occupational category 77 9 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 Executive 40 27 17 13 4 0 0 67 17 48
2020 Scientific and Professional 41 26 14 9 9 1 0 68 18 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 26 9 10 7 1 0 73 18 1697
2020 Administrative Support 52 25 7 7 6 2 0 79 14 282

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 Executive 21 40 13 18 8 0 0 61 26 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 34 38 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 29 37 12 12 8 1 1 67 21 1460
2022 Administrative Support 43 35 9 5 4 3 0 81 10 180
2022 Other occupational category 56 21 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2020 Executive 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 46 37 8 4 3 2 0 84 8 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 31 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 1702
2020 Administrative Support 53 29 10 3 2 2 1 85 5 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 31 40 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 27 34 15 14 9 1 0 62 23 1560
2019 Administrative Support 40 33 10 9 8 0 0 73 17 245
2019 Other occupational category 39 39 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 58
2018 Executive 19 53 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 36 11 13 14 1 0 63 27 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 24 33 15 16 12 0 0 57 28 1091
2018 Administrative Support 29 36 14 9 10 1 0 66 20 173
2018 Other occupational category 45 33 6 9 3 3 0 81 13 57

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 Executive 32 50 4 10 2 0 2 84 12 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 52 7 11 0 4 0 81 11 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 21 56 8 11 3 1 1 78 14 325
2020 Executive 38 50 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 43 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 27
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 29 48 10 10 2 0 1 77 12 373
2019 Executive 28 56 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 43
2019 Scientific and Professional 40 43 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 49 17 10 2 1 1 70 12 305

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 Executive 34 35 24 2 4 0 0 69 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 32 11 5 6 0 1 78 11 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 33 32 15 9 9 0 1 66 19 1450
2022 Administrative Support 33 29 18 6 11 1 1 63 18 175
2022 Other occupational category 47 34 10 0 0 0 8 89 0 10
2020 Executive 43 35 18 0 4 0 0 78 4 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 44 29 15 5 6 1 0 74 11 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 31 22 9 7 0 0 62 16 1698
2020 Administrative Support 48 21 17 7 6 0 0 70 13 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 22 31 21 12 13 1 0 54 25 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 29 22 13 16 0 0 50 28 1561
2019 Administrative Support 27 24 23 10 14 0 2 53 24 245
2019 Other occupational category 24 28 24 7 17 0 0 52 24 58
2018 Executive 19 29 26 6 19 0 0 48 26 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 30 20 16 20 0 1 44 36 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 26 22 13 20 0 1 45 33 1090
2018 Administrative Support 21 20 23 12 23 0 1 42 35 172
2018 Other occupational category 19 26 19 17 19 0 0 45 36 57

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 Executive 5 12 34 13 36 0 0 17 49 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 14 28 25 11 22 0 0 42 33 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 25 23 14 21 0 1 41 35 1440
2022 Administrative Support 24 36 19 10 10 1 0 61 20 175
2022 Other occupational category 53 20 10 9 0 0 8 79 10 10
2020 Executive 2 14 20 40 24 0 0 16 64 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 25 28 24 11 8 3 1 55 20 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 18 24 26 15 16 0 0 42 32 1697
2020 Administrative Support 42 31 16 6 1 1 2 75 8 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 23 28 25 13 11 0 0 51 24 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 25 25 16 19 0 0 39 36 1560
2019 Administrative Support 32 28 23 7 7 1 1 62 14 244
2019 Other occupational category 44 37 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 58
2018 Executive 6 13 26 16 39 0 0 19 55 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 27 30 14 16 0 0 41 30 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 22 28 19 21 0 0 31 41 1090
2018 Administrative Support 19 37 19 14 11 1 0 56 25 171
2018 Other occupational category 31 35 23 7 1 0 3 67 9 57

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 Executive 5 21 26 13 34 0 0 27 48 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 25 31 20 10 12 1 2 57 22 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 24 27 23 13 12 0 2 52 25 1450
2022 Administrative Support 45 30 9 6 4 1 4 80 11 175
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 4 28 28 22 18 0 0 32 40 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 26 17 7 5 4 1 70 13 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 29 22 11 9 1 1 58 20 1693
2020 Administrative Support 59 25 9 2 1 2 4 88 3 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 17 7 8 1 1 67 16 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 29 23 13 10 0 1 53 24 1553
2019 Administrative Support 49 23 17 6 2 1 2 74 8 245
2019 Other occupational category 63 24 3 3 5 0 2 89 8 58
2018 Executive 3 10 27 27 33 0 0 13 60 30
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 35 20 12 10 0 1 56 23 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 28 29 16 12 0 0 43 28 1083
2018 Administrative Support 33 30 18 9 4 1 5 67 13 169
2018 Other occupational category 50 25 6 11 3 0 5 79 14 57

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 Executive 8 22 18 18 34 0 0 30 52 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 25 23 22 13 16 1 1 49 29 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 18 22 22 15 23 1 1 40 38 1455
2022 Administrative Support 29 31 18 8 12 0 1 61 21 175
2022 Other occupational category 72 0 10 9 0 0 8 79 10 10
2020 Executive 4 24 22 27 22 0 0 29 49 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 34 21 20 10 9 6 0 58 20 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 25 20 15 15 1 0 49 31 1687
2020 Administrative Support 51 23 13 7 3 1 3 77 10 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 23 27 11 14 0 1 48 25 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 25 20 17 19 1 1 43 37 1555
2019 Administrative Support 34 26 16 10 9 2 2 63 20 244
2019 Other occupational category 50 26 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 58
2018 Executive 6 26 26 19 23 0 0 32 42 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 30 26 16 15 1 0 43 31 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 21 23 19 27 0 1 31 46 1083
2018 Administrative Support 28 24 20 15 13 0 0 52 28 171
2018 Other occupational category 29 33 17 12 9 0 1 63 20 57

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 Executive 16 28 14 18 24 0 0 44 42 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 18 7 5 3 0 9 83 9 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 58 18 8 4 3 1 9 84 7 1450
2022 Administrative Support 66 12 5 1 0 1 15 92 2 175
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 16 16 26 30 12 0 0 32 42 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 19 10 3 2 3 5 83 6 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 21 11 5 3 1 4 80 8 1690
2020 Administrative Support 77 9 3 1 0 2 9 96 2 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 23 9 2 4 0 4 84 6 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 24 11 4 3 0 6 81 7 1554
2019 Administrative Support 71 13 6 2 0 1 8 92 2 245
2019 Other occupational category 85 10 3 0 1 0 2 97 1 57
2018 Executive 13 19 16 29 23 0 0 32 52 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 23 11 5 4 1 7 79 9 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 24 13 5 4 0 7 76 10 1084
2018 Administrative Support 64 15 6 0 1 1 13 92 1 168
2018 Other occupational category 58 21 2 4 1 0 14 92 6 56

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 Executive 16 21 25 9 30 0 0 37 38 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 24 22 7 9 0 1 62 16 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 32 32 17 10 8 0 1 64 19 1455
2022 Administrative Support 44 21 24 6 4 0 1 66 10 175
2022 Other occupational category 58 24 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2020 Executive 6 29 27 16 22 0 0 35 39 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 26 19 8 8 0 1 65 16 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 30 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 1694
2020 Administrative Support 48 26 14 8 5 0 1 74 12 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 35 17 4 5 0 1 73 9 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 30 19 9 8 0 0 64 17 1558
2019 Administrative Support 49 27 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 245
2019 Other occupational category 49 33 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 58
2018 Executive 6 19 26 23 26 0 0 26 48 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 27 35 20 7 10 0 0 63 17 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 26 23 11 13 0 1 53 24 1086
2018 Administrative Support 42 22 22 7 5 1 2 65 13 172
2018 Other occupational category 43 24 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 56

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 Executive 28 43 7 6 16 0 0 71 22 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 33 35 16 9 6 1 1 69 15 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 27 32 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 1450
2022 Administrative Support 46 30 11 3 6 2 3 79 10 175
2022 Other occupational category 58 0 24 0 0 10 8 71 0 10
2020 Executive 30 42 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 41 28 19 5 3 2 1 72 9 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 18 8 4 1 1 70 12 1694
2020 Administrative Support 55 28 7 4 2 2 2 86 6 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 29 36 16 10 7 0 1 66 18 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 26 35 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 1554
2019 Administrative Support 39 35 11 7 5 0 2 76 13 244
2019 Other occupational category 37 37 16 5 5 0 0 75 10 58
2018 Executive 31 38 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 43 18 9 15 1 0 58 24 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 39 22 12 7 0 1 58 19 1086
2018 Administrative Support 28 37 19 5 8 2 1 67 14 170
2018 Other occupational category 40 35 10 6 4 0 6 79 10 57

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 Executive 13 23 18 17 29 0 0 36 46 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 39 16 8 9 1 1 67 17 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 18 29 22 15 17 0 1 47 31 1455
2022 Administrative Support 45 30 11 5 7 0 2 76 12 175
2022 Other occupational category 71 21 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 12 36 36 10 6 0 0 48 16 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 31 33 19 11 3 2 1 66 15 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 32 23 14 6 0 0 57 20 1696
2020 Administrative Support 56 23 12 4 2 1 1 81 7 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 27 30 21 11 8 1 1 58 20 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 17 30 24 16 13 0 0 47 29 1558
2019 Administrative Support 33 32 19 9 5 1 2 66 14 244
2019 Other occupational category 52 18 22 5 3 0 0 70 8 58
2018 Executive 9 19 34 22 16 0 0 28 38 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 40 23 12 10 0 1 55 22 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 31 27 19 11 0 1 42 30 1087
2018 Administrative Support 25 32 25 9 5 1 2 59 15 170
2018 Other occupational category 35 32 19 8 3 0 4 69 11 57

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 Executive 25 28 14 12 21 0 0 53 32 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 40 36 13 5 5 1 2 77 10 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 26 31 19 11 11 0 1 58 22 1455
2022 Administrative Support 54 24 7 6 6 0 2 80 12 180
2022 Other occupational category 58 24 0 10 0 0 8 89 11 10
2020 Executive 28 44 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 35 36 19 5 4 0 0 72 9 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 32 20 9 6 0 1 65 15 1691
2020 Administrative Support 53 28 10 7 1 0 1 81 9 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 34 34 16 9 7 0 1 68 16 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 31 21 15 10 0 0 54 24 1558
2019 Administrative Support 35 34 16 9 6 0 1 69 15 245
2019 Other occupational category 37 27 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 58
2018 Executive 19 25 34 6 16 0 0 44 22 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 27 35 19 11 9 0 0 62 19 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 29 25 14 9 0 1 51 23 1086
2018 Administrative Support 32 30 23 8 6 1 1 63 14 171
2018 Other occupational category 37 16 32 10 4 0 2 54 14 56

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 Executive 49 30 4 3 15 0 0 79 17 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 51 28 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 27 14 7 8 0 1 70 16 1455
2022 Administrative Support 58 20 10 5 5 1 1 79 10 175
2022 Other occupational category 79 13 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 49 31 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 25 8 2 4 1 0 85 6 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 24 13 6 5 0 1 75 12 1690
2020 Administrative Support 60 21 9 4 5 0 2 82 9 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 27 14 5 6 0 0 76 10 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 28 15 9 7 0 1 69 16 1552
2019 Administrative Support 45 26 11 9 7 0 1 73 16 245
2019 Other occupational category 47 28 17 5 3 0 0 75 8 58

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 Executive 39 42 16 0 2 0 0 81 2 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 47 32 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 26 11 4 4 0 1 80 8 1450
2022 Administrative Support 62 22 9 2 3 1 0 85 6 175
2022 Other occupational category 68 10 0 0 13 0 8 85 15 10
2020 Executive 24 42 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 23 32 29 9 5 0 1 56 15 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 31 22 13 9 0 0 56 22 1696
2020 Administrative Support 35 31 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 279

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 Executive 23 29 25 12 12 0 0 52 24 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 20 36 21 11 11 0 0 57 22 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 24 28 21 11 16 0 0 52 26 1450
2022 Administrative Support 35 40 15 5 4 1 0 75 9 180
2022 Other occupational category 58 21 0 13 0 0 8 85 15 10
2020 Executive 16 30 28 18 8 0 0 46 26 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 20 30 23 13 13 0 0 51 26 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 19 30 21 16 13 0 0 49 30 1695
2020 Administrative Support 33 32 21 8 4 0 1 66 12 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 26 33 21 12 9 0 0 59 20 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 30 20 14 17 0 0 49 30 1553
2019 Administrative Support 34 30 18 9 6 1 1 66 16 243
2019 Other occupational category 51 21 16 8 4 0 0 73 12 58
2018 Executive 19 19 31 22 9 0 0 38 31 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 40 25 9 10 0 0 57 18 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 28 25 16 14 0 1 44 30 1085
2018 Administrative Support 33 25 25 9 8 0 1 58 17 171
2018 Other occupational category 41 27 19 9 1 0 2 70 10 57

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 Executive 52 23 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 63 22 6 2 5 0 3 87 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 20 8 5 5 0 2 81 10 1450
2022 Administrative Support 65 19 6 1 4 1 4 88 5 180
2022 Other occupational category 79 13 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 Executive 52 30 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 28 11 5 2 0 2 82 8 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 1684
2020 Administrative Support 55 25 10 4 3 0 3 83 7 277
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 26 14 4 3 0 0 78 8 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 26 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 1546
2019 Administrative Support 61 14 9 6 5 0 3 78 12 244
2019 Other occupational category 62 17 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 58
2018 Executive 47 34 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 21 19 6 7 0 1 67 13 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 27 12 7 7 0 1 75 14 1085
2018 Administrative Support 52 21 14 5 6 0 2 74 12 170
2018 Other occupational category 55 20 14 8 0 0 3 78 8 57

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 Executive 55 34 8 2 2 0 0 89 4 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 32 11 3 1 0 1 85 4 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 32 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 1455
2022 Administrative Support 61 29 6 1 1 1 1 92 3 180
2022 Other occupational category 58 13 21 0 0 0 8 77 0 10
2020 Executive 43 39 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 40 17 5 4 0 1 73 10 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 35 18 5 3 0 0 74 8 1683
2020 Administrative Support 46 37 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 279

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 Executive 90 4 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 75 13 4 2 1 0 6 93 3 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 73 12 4 3 2 1 6 91 5 1455
2022 Administrative Support 74 11 5 1 4 2 3 89 6 180
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 78 20 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 72 16 6 1 1 0 3 91 2 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 73 15 5 2 2 1 2 91 3 1688
2020 Administrative Support 71 18 5 1 1 1 4 92 3 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 76 10 2 3 2 1 5 92 5 214
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 74 13 4 2 2 0 6 92 4 1550
2019 Administrative Support 69 13 7 2 4 0 5 87 6 245
2019 Other occupational category 89 9 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 58
2018 Executive 75 13 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 64 13 11 2 3 1 5 83 6 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 66 15 8 4 3 0 4 85 7 1079
2018 Administrative Support 69 12 6 4 4 0 5 86 8 169
2018 Other occupational category 77 11 3 1 0 0 9 96 1 57

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 Executive 78 11 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 84 6 2 1 4 1 2 93 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 77 9 4 2 3 1 4 91 6 1455
2022 Administrative Support 81 4 2 1 3 2 7 93 4 180
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 84 14 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 86 6 3 1 1 1 2 94 3 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 83 7 3 2 2 1 2 93 4 1686
2020 Administrative Support 88 7 2 1 1 0 1 97 1 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 77 6 5 2 7 0 2 85 10 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 73 12 6 3 4 0 2 88 7 1559
2019 Administrative Support 71 13 6 2 5 0 4 86 8 245
2019 Other occupational category 80 10 4 0 2 0 4 94 2 58
2018 Executive 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 68 14 4 4 6 3 1 86 10 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 66 15 8 3 5 1 2 83 8 1083
2018 Administrative Support 66 13 11 3 4 1 2 81 7 170
2018 Other occupational category 73 6 10 0 1 1 9 88 1 56

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 Executive 68 17 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 77 16 3 1 2 0 1 94 3 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 73 18 4 1 1 0 2 93 3 1455
2022 Administrative Support 77 14 3 1 2 1 3 94 3 180
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 64 26 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 79 12 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 271
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 76 17 4 1 1 0 1 94 2 1676
2020 Administrative Support 77 18 3 0 0 0 1 96 1 277
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 29 11 1 2 0 1 86 3 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 59 26 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 1554
2019 Administrative Support 60 22 12 1 4 0 1 83 5 245
2019 Other occupational category 73 22 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 58
2018 Executive 53 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 51 34 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 27 13 3 2 0 1 81 5 1087
2018 Administrative Support 55 21 15 3 5 0 1 77 8 173
2018 Other occupational category 65 19 9 2 2 0 2 86 5 56

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 Executive 63 23 6 2 6 0 0 86 8 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 74 13 5 2 4 1 1 89 7 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 68 16 6 4 4 0 2 86 8 1450
2022 Administrative Support 70 14 5 2 5 1 3 88 7 175
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 74 12 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 78 10 6 2 2 1 1 90 4 274
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 74 14 6 3 3 0 1 89 5 1689
2020 Administrative Support 78 14 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 18 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 17 9 4 4 0 1 83 9 1551
2019 Administrative Support 66 18 6 3 7 0 0 84 10 243
2019 Other occupational category 83 9 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 58
2018 Executive 56 22 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 53 20 8 7 10 0 1 74 18 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 22 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 1077
2018 Administrative Support 60 22 8 3 8 0 0 82 11 173
2018 Other occupational category 68 13 9 1 2 3 3 87 4 56

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 Executive 44 38 6 4 6 0 2 84 10 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 65 6 4 0 0 0 25 94 1 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 9 3 1 1 0 25 93 3 1450
2022 Administrative Support 58 3 2 0 1 1 36 95 1 175
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 8 2 1 0 0 28 95 2 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 65 9 4 1 1 0 21 93 2 1687
2020 Administrative Support 71 4 1 0 0 0 24 99 0 278
2019 Scientific and Professional 57 9 2 2 1 0 28 93 4 217
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 60 9 3 1 1 0 26 93 3 1540
2019 Administrative Support 69 4 2 0 0 1 24 97 0 242
2019 Other occupational category 84 2 2 0 0 0 12 98 0 58
2018 Executive 26 45 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 14 3 5 0 0 34 89 7 149
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 11 6 2 0 0 32 88 3 1081
2018 Administrative Support 54 6 1 0 0 0 39 99 0 172
2018 Other occupational category 71 1 0 0 0 0 28 100 0 56

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 Executive 68 22 4 2 2 0 2 91 4 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 70 16 6 4 1 0 4 89 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 64 18 7 3 3 0 5 87 6 1445
2022 Administrative Support 71 16 3 2 2 1 6 93 4 175
2022 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 76 18 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 74 15 5 1 0 1 4 93 1 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 69 18 8 3 2 0 1 88 4 1696
2020 Administrative Support 73 18 4 1 0 0 3 94 2 280
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 22 6 2 1 0 6 90 3 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 19 9 4 2 0 4 84 6 1552
2019 Administrative Support 71 14 8 1 1 0 4 89 3 245
2019 Other occupational category 90 1 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 58
2018 Executive 59 25 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 53 26 9 3 1 0 9 86 4 150
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 22 10 4 3 0 4 82 8 1083
2018 Administrative Support 68 16 9 1 2 0 4 88 2 172
2018 Other occupational category 78 7 7 0 1 0 7 91 1 56

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 Executive 88 0 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 58 9 6 9 14 0 4 70 23 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 62 16 7 4 7 0 3 81 11 1455
2022 Administrative Support 55 12 9 8 13 1 3 69 22 175
2022 Other occupational category 82 10 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 Executive 90 8 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 59 12 10 6 11 0 1 72 18 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 67 16 7 4 5 0 1 84 9 1698
2020 Administrative Support 57 20 12 4 7 0 1 77 11 282
2019 Scientific and Professional 70 12 5 2 7 1 3 86 9 215
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 71 14 5 3 3 0 2 88 6 1557
2019 Administrative Support 55 17 9 5 11 1 2 74 17 245
2019 Other occupational category 53 17 15 7 7 0 0 70 14 57
2018 Executive 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 77 11 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 70 16 5 3 3 0 3 89 6 1086
2018 Administrative Support 62 13 9 5 8 0 3 77 13 173
2018 Other occupational category 37 21 24 3 15 0 0 58 18 56

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 Executive 71 15 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 56 26 10 2 1 0 4 86 4 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 30 12 3 2 0 1 82 6 1455
2022 Administrative Support 45 26 23 1 1 2 2 74 3 180
2022 Other occupational category 50 9 10 13 9 0 8 64 25 10
2020 Executive 49 31 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 30 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 30 13 5 2 0 1 81 7 1699
2020 Administrative Support 44 32 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 281
2019 Scientific and Professional 54 28 14 1 1 0 2 84 2 214
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 56 29 11 2 1 0 1 86 3 1551
2019 Administrative Support 52 27 11 5 2 0 2 80 8 244
2019 Other occupational category 55 30 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 58
2018 Executive 63 19 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 51 34 11 1 1 0 1 87 2 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 32 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 1083
2018 Administrative Support 46 32 12 5 4 0 2 79 9 173
2018 Other occupational category 53 26 15 0 4 0 2 81 4 56

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 Executive 9 18 25 31 16 0 0 27 48 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 11 36 36 12 6 0 0 47 17 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 9 32 35 16 8 0 0 42 23 1460
2022 Administrative Support 19 33 33 11 3 0 2 53 14 180
2022 Other occupational category 29 44 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2020 Executive 6 22 48 16 8 0 0 28 24 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 17 45 29 6 2 0 0 63 9 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 34 34 11 6 0 0 49 17 1697
2020 Administrative Support 29 41 23 4 1 1 0 72 5 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 19 36 31 8 5 1 0 55 14 218
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 33 30 15 7 0 0 48 22 1559
2019 Administrative Support 24 40 21 11 3 0 0 64 14 245
2019 Other occupational category 30 41 25 0 3 0 0 72 3 58
2018 Executive 6 28 31 22 13 0 0 34 34 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 35 29 9 11 0 0 51 20 152
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 28 35 16 9 0 0 39 26 1091
2018 Administrative Support 15 36 33 13 3 1 0 51 16 172
2018 Other occupational category 27 45 22 6 1 0 0 72 6 57

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 Executive 23 31 32 10 4 0 0 13 54 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 9 20 39 24 9 0 0 33 28 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 22 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 1455
2022 Administrative Support 5 18 38 24 15 0 1 39 23 180
2022 Other occupational category 0 9 42 30 18 0 0 48 9 10
2020 Executive 32 28 34 6 0 0 0 6 60 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 16 39 26 12 0 0 39 23 275
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 21 39 20 8 0 0 28 34 1691
2020 Administrative Support 5 14 30 29 20 0 1 50 20 277
2019 Scientific and Professional 9 16 34 27 14 0 0 41 25 216
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 22 37 19 8 0 0 27 35 1556
2019 Administrative Support 7 16 34 27 16 0 0 43 23 245
2019 Other occupational category 7 24 33 22 14 0 0 36 31 58
2018 Executive 23 32 26 13 6 0 0 19 55 31
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 28 30 21 9 0 0 29 40 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 22 38 17 5 0 0 22 40 1080
2018 Administrative Support 11 21 34 25 9 0 0 34 32 170
2018 Other occupational category 4 16 30 37 14 0 0 50 20 57
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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 Executive 39 50 11 0 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 20 68 11 1 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 69 12 0 1460
2022 Administrative Support 16 70 14 0 180
2022 Other occupational category 29 23 41 8 10
2020 Executive 37 49 14 0 49
2020 Scientific and Professional 33 49 12 6 277
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 50 17 1 1702
2020 Administrative Support 21 55 21 3 282

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 Executive 31 69 20
2022 Scientific and Professional 55 45 60
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 58 280
2022 Administrative Support 56 44 30
2020 Executive 56 44 18
2020 Scientific and Professional 42 58 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 58 557
2020 Administrative Support 46 54 60

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 Executive 62 17 14 0 5 2 0 81 5 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 12 6 2 2 1 24 86 5 300
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 45 19 10 6 5 2 13 76 13 1455
2022 Administrative Support 54 12 7 1 4 4 16 84 7 180
2022 Other occupational category 29 0 13 0 0 31 26 68 0 10
2020 Executive 58 20 10 8 0 0 4 81 8 50
2020 Scientific and Professional 50 13 10 3 3 0 21 80 7 276
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 21 13 7 6 1 9 71 15 1702
2020 Administrative Support 50 17 6 5 3 5 14 82 11 279
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 20 13 5 6 1 11 72 13 214
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 19 15 9 9 0 6 65 19 1541
2019 Administrative Support 50 19 9 6 8 0 8 75 15 242
2019 Other occupational category 46 13 5 5 9 0 22 76 18 58
2018 Executive 69 6 9 6 0 0 9 83 7 32
2018 Scientific and Professional 41 16 14 8 11 0 11 63 21 151
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 18 16 10 12 1 5 59 24 1084
2018 Administrative Support 37 20 16 7 12 2 6 62 20 173
2018 Other occupational category 40 21 14 5 1 0 19 75 8 57

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 Executive 10 42 15 16 16 0 0 52 33 20
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 38 8 14 23 0 7 51 40 60
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 24 14 15 30 2 4 37 48 280
2022 Administrative Support 7 25 17 18 18 9 7 38 42 30
2020 Executive 44 28 6 11 11 0 0 72 22 18
2020 Scientific and Professional 12 26 13 19 22 1 6 41 45 90
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 28 17 18 20 2 4 42 40 558
2020 Administrative Support 22 26 22 12 17 0 2 49 29 60

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 Executive 6 19 10 23 32 6 5 27 61 20
2022 Scientific and Professional 8 25 18 21 19 1 8 37 44 60
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 21 12 16 43 1 1 28 60 280
2022 Administrative Support 7 16 3 25 33 5 12 27 69 30
2020 Executive 11 17 17 17 28 0 11 31 50 18
2020 Scientific and Professional 10 25 9 22 34 0 1 35 56 89
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 20 14 23 31 2 3 29 56 558
2020 Administrative Support 18 25 17 15 23 0 2 44 39 60
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