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

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 IS 30 37 16 8 8 0 0 67 17 35
2022 IS-03 50 37 5 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2022 IS-04 16 50 19 7 8 0 0 66 15 10
2020 IS 45 35 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 49
2020 IS-03 61 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2020 IS-04 38 31 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS 46 43 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 37
2019 IS-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 IS 34 52 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 29
2018 IS-05 10 90 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 42 18 9 11 19 0 0 61 30 35
2022 IS-03 65 17 5 6 7 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 17 20 18 8 37 0 0 37 45 10
2020 IS 46 34 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 50
2020 IS-03 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 31 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2019 IS 43 32 14 11 0 0 0 76 11 37
2019 IS-03 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 IS 24 28 17 14 17 0 0 52 31 29
2018 IS-05 10 30 10 30 20 0 0 40 50 10

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 IS 47 32 13 0 8 0 0 79 8 35
2022 IS-03 68 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 IS-04 40 26 27 0 8 0 0 66 8 10
2020 IS 51 39 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 49
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 37
2019 IS-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 IS 36 36 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 28
2018 IS-05 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 IS 44 25 21 3 8 0 0 68 11 35
2022 IS-03 64 23 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 IS-04 23 26 36 0 15 0 0 49 15 10
2020 IS 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 IS 54 35 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 37
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 IS 28 45 24 0 3 0 0 72 3 29
2018 IS-05 10 70 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 25 37 15 16 8 0 0 62 23 35
2022 IS-03 33 56 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 IS-04 8 23 17 37 15 0 0 31 52 10
2020 IS 51 20 18 6 4 0 0 71 10 49
2020 IS-03 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2020 IS-04 38 23 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2019 IS 49 27 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 37
2019 IS-03 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 30 30 0 20 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 21 21 24 17 14 3 0 43 32 29
2018 IS-05 10 20 30 20 20 0 0 30 40 10

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 IS 20 43 12 12 13 0 0 63 25 35
2022 IS-03 21 66 5 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2022 IS-04 8 31 17 20 24 0 0 39 44 10
2020 IS 50 24 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 50
2020 IS-03 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 31 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS 44 39 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 36
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-05 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 IS 21 28 24 14 10 3 0 50 25 29
2018 IS-05 10 10 50 20 10 0 0 20 30 10

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 IS 32 24 19 4 18 2 0 58 23 35
2022 IS-03 35 47 7 0 6 5 0 86 6 15
2022 IS-04 24 8 9 15 44 0 0 31 60 10
2020 IS 30 28 22 14 6 0 0 58 20 50
2020 IS-03 33 39 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 18
2020 IS-04 23 31 0 23 23 0 0 54 46 13
2019 IS 36 25 17 14 3 6 0 65 18 36
2019 IS-03 38 31 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2019 IS-05 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2018 IS 21 14 21 21 17 7 0 37 41 29
2018 IS-05 10 10 30 30 20 0 0 20 50 10
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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 IS 53 21 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 35
2022 IS-03 48 21 19 6 0 6 0 74 6 15
2022 IS-04 48 15 9 18 10 0 0 63 28 10
2020 IS 70 14 4 6 4 0 2 86 10 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2020 IS-04 62 8 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS 62 19 11 0 3 0 5 86 3 37
2019 IS-03 69 15 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 44 30 4 8 11 3 0 76 19 35
2022 IS-03 50 29 6 7 0 9 0 86 8 15
2022 IS-04 42 7 8 18 25 0 0 49 43 10
2020 IS 68 20 2 0 8 2 0 90 8 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 23 0 0 31 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS 46 32 8 3 5 0 5 83 9 37
2019 IS-03 62 15 0 8 0 0 15 91 9 13
2019 IS-04 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 31 28 14 24 3 0 0 59 28 29
2018 IS-05 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10

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 IS 60 22 2 11 6 0 0 81 16 35
2022 IS-03 63 31 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2022 IS-04 57 8 8 7 20 0 0 65 28 10
2020 IS 67 22 2 2 6 0 0 90 8 49
2020 IS-03 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 54 23 0 0 23 0 0 77 23 13
2019 IS 49 38 3 8 0 0 3 89 8 37
2019 IS-03 62 23 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 80 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 IS 48 7 14 21 10 0 0 55 31 29
2018 IS-05 50 10 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10

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 IS 28 24 14 9 11 13 0 60 24 35
2022 IS-03 50 27 0 6 0 17 0 93 7 15
2022 IS-04 0 24 33 15 18 10 0 27 36 10
2020 IS 44 32 12 6 2 4 0 79 8 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 15 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13
2019 IS 43 32 14 5 3 3 0 78 8 37
2019 IS-03 69 23 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 17 24 38 21 0 0 0 41 21 29
2018 IS-05 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10

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 IS 18 21 18 22 17 5 0 40 41 35
2022 IS-03 21 40 22 6 0 11 0 69 6 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 18 48 25 0 0 8 74 10
2020 IS 41 29 12 10 6 2 0 71 17 49
2020 IS-03 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2020 IS-04 38 15 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS 41 35 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 37
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2018 IS 24 10 31 24 10 0 0 34 34 29
2018 IS-05 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10

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 IS 8 31 11 24 19 7 0 41 47 35
2022 IS-03 12 50 14 13 0 11 0 69 15 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 18 30 33 10 0 9 71 10
2020 IS 26 36 14 14 6 4 0 65 21 50
2020 IS-03 33 39 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2020 IS-04 23 23 15 23 15 0 0 46 38 13
2019 IS 30 27 30 8 3 3 0 58 11 37
2019 IS-03 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 IS-04 20 10 50 0 10 10 0 33 11 10
2019 IS-05 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2018 IS 14 17 24 41 3 0 0 31 45 29
2018 IS-05 0 30 10 50 10 0 0 30 60 10

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 IS 7 34 9 12 29 8 0 45 44 35
2022 IS-03 19 45 12 7 6 11 0 72 15 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 9 23 60 0 0 8 83 10
2020 IS 28 36 14 10 12 0 0 64 22 50
2020 IS-03 33 33 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 18
2020 IS-04 23 23 8 15 31 0 0 46 46 13
2019 IS 27 35 8 19 11 0 0 62 30 37
2019 IS-03 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2019 IS-04 20 30 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2018 IS 14 21 17 21 28 0 0 34 48 29
2018 IS-05 0 10 10 40 40 0 0 10 80 10
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Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 35 26 9 24 5 0 0 61 30 35
2022 IS-03 58 23 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 24 27 24 18 8 0 0 50 26 10
2020 IS 46 36 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 50
2020 IS-03 56 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 23 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS 35 41 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 37
2019 IS-03 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 IS 21 28 17 24 7 0 3 50 32 29
2018 IS-05 10 10 40 20 20 0 0 20 40 10

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 IS 30 45 4 14 7 0 0 75 21 35
2022 IS-03 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 IS-04 15 32 8 29 15 0 0 48 44 10
2020 IS 31 46 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 48
2020 IS-03 17 72 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18
2020 IS-04 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2019 IS 32 49 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 37
2019 IS-03 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 28 38 10 17 7 0 0 66 24 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10

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 IS 53 21 13 3 10 0 0 74 13 35
2022 IS-03 64 25 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 15
2022 IS-04 44 0 17 11 28 0 0 44 39 10
2020 IS 58 30 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 54 15 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS 51 16 14 8 5 0 5 71 14 37
2019 IS-03 62 8 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 13
2019 IS-04 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 10 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 34 34 7 17 7 0 0 69 24 29
2018 IS-05 30 20 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10

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 IS 33 44 2 13 8 0 0 77 21 35
2022 IS-03 38 50 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 IS-04 16 48 0 18 18 0 0 65 35 10
2020 IS 34 38 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 50
2020 IS-03 22 50 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2020 IS-04 15 46 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2019 IS 29 43 11 9 9 0 0 71 17 35
2019 IS-03 42 25 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2019 IS-04 10 60 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2018 IS 17 45 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 29
2018 IS-05 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

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 IS 52 17 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 35
2022 IS-03 57 17 13 12 0 0 0 74 12 15
2022 IS-04 49 8 8 18 18 0 0 57 35 10
2020 IS 68 22 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 50
2020 IS-03 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 23 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13

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 IS 26 28 14 13 19 0 0 54 32 35
2022 IS-03 43 26 12 5 14 0 0 69 20 15
2022 IS-04 0 31 16 17 36 0 0 31 52 10
2020 IS 32 32 18 8 6 4 0 67 15 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 18
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS 28 36 17 11 6 0 3 66 17 36
2019 IS-03 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 IS-04 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 IS 14 34 21 21 10 0 0 48 31 29
2018 IS-05 0 30 20 30 20 0 0 30 50 10

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 IS 64 14 5 2 11 0 3 81 14 35
2022 IS-03 82 11 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 48 34 10 0 7 0 0 82 7 10
2020 IS 68 10 12 4 6 0 0 78 10 50
2020 IS-03 83 6 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 23 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2019 IS 57 16 14 3 8 0 3 75 11 37
2019 IS-03 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 10 10 20 0 10 56 33 10

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 IS 62 24 5 3 2 3 0 89 5 35
2022 IS-03 75 18 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 61 32 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 54 24 18 2 2 0 0 78 4 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2019 IS 51 27 14 5 0 0 3 81 6 37
2019 IS-03 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 40 30 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 IS 73 10 7 4 0 6 0 88 5 35
2022 IS-03 81 5 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2022 IS-04 42 17 15 8 0 19 0 72 9 10
2020 IS 86 4 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 50
2020 IS-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS 86 3 3 0 3 0 6 94 3 36
2019 IS-03 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 IS-04 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 IS-05 80 0 0 0 10 0 10 89 11 10

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 IS 76 14 2 0 0 2 6 98 0 35
2022 IS-03 82 6 0 0 0 5 7 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 42 42 7 0 0 0 9 92 0 10
2020 IS 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2020 IS-03 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS 78 11 3 0 0 0 8 97 0 36
2019 IS-03 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2019 IS-04 60 20 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 26 29 5 14 26 0 0 55 41 35
2022 IS-03 46 17 0 6 31 0 0 63 37 15
2022 IS-04 15 31 16 0 37 0 0 47 37 10
2020 IS 30 34 14 12 8 2 0 65 20 50
2020 IS-03 44 28 11 11 0 6 0 76 12 18
2020 IS-04 23 38 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 13
2019 IS 32 27 11 14 14 3 0 61 28 37
2019 IS-03 46 15 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2019 IS-04 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 IS-05 10 50 10 0 30 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 17 28 17 21 17 0 0 45 38 29
2018 IS-05 10 30 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10

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 IS 33 29 7 12 19 0 0 62 31 35
2022 IS-03 44 32 13 5 6 0 0 76 11 15
2022 IS-04 23 17 8 24 28 0 0 40 52 10
2020 IS 32 42 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 50
2020 IS-03 33 50 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2020 IS-04 31 31 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2019 IS 38 43 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 37
2019 IS-03 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2018 IS 21 28 17 31 3 0 0 48 34 29
2018 IS-05 10 30 10 40 10 0 0 40 50 10

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 IS 38 23 17 13 8 0 0 61 21 35
2022 IS-03 64 12 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 15
2022 IS-04 25 25 8 24 18 0 0 50 42 10
2020 IS 42 40 4 12 2 0 0 82 14 50
2020 IS-03 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2020 IS-04 38 31 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 37
2019 IS-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 24 34 14 21 7 0 0 59 28 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

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 IS 39 23 17 5 17 0 0 62 22 35
2022 IS-03 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2022 IS-04 23 16 17 18 27 0 0 39 44 10
2020 IS 35 41 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 49
2020 IS-03 39 44 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2020 IS-04 33 25 0 33 8 0 0 58 42 12
2019 IS 38 35 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 37
2019 IS-03 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 28 28 24 10 3 0 7 59 15 29
2018 IS-05 20 40 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10

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 IS 31 34 8 28 0 0 0 65 28 35
2022 IS-03 64 11 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 15
2022 IS-04 8 23 18 51 0 0 0 31 51 10
2020 IS 30 34 26 8 2 0 0 64 10 50
2020 IS-03 28 33 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 18
2020 IS-04 15 38 8 31 8 0 0 54 38 13
2019 IS 27 49 19 3 0 3 0 78 3 37
2019 IS-03 23 54 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 13
2019 IS-04 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2018 IS 17 28 28 17 7 3 0 46 25 29
2018 IS-05 30 20 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10

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 IS 49 28 6 9 8 0 0 77 17 35
2022 IS-03 69 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 IS-04 43 30 9 10 7 0 0 73 18 10
2020 IS 48 28 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 50
2020 IS-03 61 22 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2020 IS-04 31 38 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS 54 41 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 37
2019 IS-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 IS 43 32 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 28
2018 IS-05 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 IS 44 30 16 3 7 0 0 74 11 35
2022 IS-03 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 8 49 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 10
2020 IS 36 26 16 20 2 0 0 62 22 50
2020 IS-03 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 18
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS 43 35 16 3 3 0 0 78 5 37
2019 IS-03 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 IS-05 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2018 IS 34 28 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 29
2018 IS-05 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 IS 70 19 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 35
2022 IS-03 68 14 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 15
2022 IS-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 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 IS 32 23 45 35
2022 IS-03 37 51 11 15
2022 IS-04 32 0 68 10
2020 IS 36 38 26 50
2020 IS-03 28 39 33 18
2020 IS-04 15 46 38 13
2019 IS 16 27 57 37
2019 IS-03 8 38 54 13
2019 IS-04 10 30 60 10
2019 IS-05 40 10 50 10
2018 IS 41 21 38 29
2018 IS-05 60 0 40 10

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 IS 0 59 7 0 26 8 10
2020 IS 6 28 44 0 17 6 18
2018 IS 0 42 50 8 0 0 12
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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 IS 43 42 3 3 8 2 0 86 11 35
2022 IS-03 75 11 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2022 IS-04 23 60 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 10
2020 IS 45 47 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 49
2020 IS-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 23 62 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS 46 49 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 37
2019 IS-03 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 38 48 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2018 IS-05 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 26 32 16 18 4 5 0 60 23 35
2022 IS-03 50 23 16 0 0 11 0 82 0 15
2022 IS-04 0 40 17 28 15 0 0 40 44 10
2020 IS 36 48 6 6 2 2 0 86 8 50
2020 IS-03 44 39 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 18
2020 IS-04 15 62 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2019 IS 35 43 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 37
2019 IS-03 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 IS 21 21 31 28 0 0 0 41 28 29
2018 IS-05 20 10 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10

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 IS 11 28 24 24 12 0 0 37 39 35
2022 IS-03 0 21 24 40 15 0 0 55 21 15
2022 IS-04 19 30 32 8 10 0 0 18 50 10
2020 IS 8 18 54 12 8 0 0 20 26 50
2020 IS-03 0 22 56 11 11 0 0 22 22 18
2020 IS-04 8 23 54 15 0 0 0 15 31 13
2019 IS 5 22 51 22 0 0 0 22 27 37
2019 IS-03 0 23 46 31 0 0 0 31 23 13
2019 IS-04 20 10 60 10 0 0 0 10 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10
2018 IS 14 31 45 7 3 0 0 10 45 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 0 60 10

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 IS 24 24 31 9 12 0 0 21 48 35
2022 IS-03 6 22 35 15 23 0 0 37 27 15
2022 IS-04 32 23 25 10 10 0 0 20 55 10
2020 IS 18 32 24 18 6 0 2 24 51 50
2020 IS-03 11 22 33 17 17 0 0 33 33 18
2020 IS-04 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 8 69 13
2019 IS 24 30 27 11 5 0 3 17 56 37
2019 IS-03 8 38 23 8 15 0 8 25 50 13
2019 IS-04 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10
2018 IS 34 38 10 14 3 0 0 17 72 29
2018 IS-05 40 30 0 30 0 0 0 30 70 10

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 IS 16 21 35 26 2 0 0 28 37 35
2022 IS-03 0 11 24 59 6 0 0 65 11 15
2022 IS-04 37 8 48 8 0 0 0 8 44 10
2020 IS 12 12 50 22 2 0 2 24 24 50
2020 IS-03 6 11 39 39 6 0 0 44 17 18
2020 IS-04 31 8 54 8 0 0 0 8 38 13
2019 IS 3 24 41 30 3 0 0 32 27 37
2019 IS-03 0 0 62 31 8 0 0 38 0 13
2019 IS-04 10 20 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 70 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10
2018 IS 21 21 45 10 3 0 0 14 41 29
2018 IS-05 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10

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 IS 27 12 34 11 17 0 0 28 39 35
2022 IS-03 0 6 46 5 43 0 0 49 6 15
2022 IS-04 52 17 24 8 0 0 0 8 68 10
2020 IS 22 20 16 26 14 0 2 41 43 50
2020 IS-03 11 11 17 33 28 0 0 61 22 18
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 15 15 0 0 31 54 13
2019 IS 16 27 19 30 8 0 0 38 43 37
2019 IS-03 0 15 23 54 8 0 0 62 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 20 70 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10
2018 IS 24 24 28 17 7 0 0 24 48 29
2018 IS-05 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 10

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 IS 21 13 19 16 25 0 6 44 36 35
2022 IS-03 6 21 20 11 41 0 0 53 27 15
2022 IS-04 42 15 0 24 10 0 9 37 63 10
2020 IS 6 18 32 30 10 2 2 42 25 50
2020 IS-03 0 6 56 22 11 6 0 35 6 18
2020 IS-04 15 31 23 15 15 0 0 31 46 13
2019 IS 17 11 33 28 11 0 0 39 28 36
2019 IS-03 0 0 42 42 17 0 0 58 0 12
2019 IS-04 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 10 60 10
2019 IS-05 30 0 20 40 10 0 0 50 30 10
2018 IS 24 21 21 17 10 3 3 30 48 29
2018 IS-05 20 30 0 30 10 0 10 44 56 10

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 IS 15 23 24 27 9 0 3 37 38 35
2022 IS-03 6 14 28 47 6 0 0 53 20 15
2022 IS-04 34 23 15 8 10 0 9 20 63 10
2020 IS 8 30 36 22 4 0 0 26 38 50
2020 IS-03 0 22 44 33 0 0 0 33 22 18
2020 IS-04 23 31 31 8 8 0 0 15 54 13
2019 IS 14 22 41 22 3 0 0 24 35 37
2019 IS-03 0 15 38 38 8 0 0 46 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 10 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 10
2019 IS-05 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 10 50 10
2018 IS 31 17 28 24 0 0 0 24 48 29
2018 IS-05 40 10 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 10

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 IS 3 4 39 32 18 0 3 52 7 35
2022 IS-03 0 0 53 13 34 0 0 47 0 15
2022 IS-04 10 15 32 35 8 0 0 43 25 10
2020 IS 4 18 30 40 8 0 0 48 22 50
2020 IS-03 0 11 22 61 6 0 0 67 11 18
2020 IS-04 8 23 38 15 15 0 0 31 31 13
2019 IS 3 24 46 22 5 0 0 27 27 37
2019 IS-03 0 0 77 15 8 0 0 23 0 13
2019 IS-04 10 40 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 40 10 0 0 0 10 50 10

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 IS 5 27 23 19 24 2 0 33 44 35
2022 IS-03 13 33 43 6 0 5 0 49 6 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 9 32 51 0 0 8 83 10
2020 IS 22 39 12 20 4 2 0 63 25 49
2020 IS-03 33 39 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2020 IS-04 0 46 0 38 15 0 0 46 54 13
2019 IS 22 35 22 16 5 0 0 57 22 37
2019 IS-03 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 IS-04 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 20 50 10 20 0 0 20 30 10

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 IS 45 27 8 11 10 0 0 71 21 35
2022 IS-03 53 34 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2022 IS-04 33 7 17 18 25 0 0 40 43 10
2020 IS 42 36 10 2 8 2 0 80 10 50
2020 IS-03 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 23 46 8 0 23 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS 41 35 8 14 3 0 0 76 16 37
2019 IS-03 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 20 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 24 21 14 24 17 0 0 45 41 29
2018 IS-05 20 20 0 30 30 0 0 40 60 10

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 IS 54 21 0 12 13 0 0 75 25 35
2022 IS-03 64 30 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 IS-04 48 8 0 10 34 0 0 56 44 10
2020 IS 52 30 8 6 2 2 0 84 8 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS 30 46 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 37
2019 IS-03 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 10 70 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 IS 28 28 17 14 10 3 0 57 25 29
2018 IS-05 10 30 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10

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 IS 52 23 14 0 8 2 0 77 9 35
2022 IS-03 64 11 18 0 0 6 0 80 0 15
2022 IS-04 40 18 24 0 18 0 0 58 18 10
2020 IS 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS 51 32 11 3 0 3 0 86 3 37
2019 IS-03 62 31 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 31 17 24 21 3 3 0 50 25 29
2018 IS-05 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10

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 IS 31 27 7 24 11 0 0 58 35 35
2022 IS-03 58 18 6 13 6 0 0 76 18 15
2022 IS-04 8 23 17 45 7 0 0 31 52 10
2020 IS 37 37 20 6 0 0 0 73 6 49
2020 IS-03 50 28 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2020 IS-04 25 33 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2019 IS 32 51 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 37
2019 IS-03 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 IS-04 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 IS 34 34 24 3 3 0 0 69 7 29
2018 IS-05 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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 IS 35 38 14 2 7 3 0 76 10 35
2022 IS-03 55 34 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2022 IS-04 23 28 33 0 15 0 0 51 15 10
2020 IS 38 26 26 0 6 2 2 67 6 50
2020 IS-03 44 17 33 0 0 6 0 65 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 23 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13
2019 IS 41 35 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 37
2019 IS-03 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 28 38 28 3 0 3 0 68 4 29
2018 IS-05 30 20 40 0 0 10 0 56 0 10

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 IS 40 29 12 9 11 0 0 68 20 35
2022 IS-03 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 IS-04 16 32 17 10 25 0 0 48 35 10
2020 IS 60 24 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 38 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS 54 32 5 8 0 0 0 86 8 37
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 40 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2018 IS 34 38 14 3 10 0 0 72 14 29
2018 IS-05 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 IS 62 16 7 8 3 2 2 82 11 35
2022 IS-03 70 6 6 13 0 0 6 80 14 15
2022 IS-04 58 8 15 9 10 0 0 66 19 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 IS 56 27 4 5 3 2 2 87 8 35
2022 IS-03 61 22 6 5 0 0 6 88 6 15
2022 IS-04 50 24 8 9 10 0 0 73 19 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 IS 36 22 16 15 0 12 0 65 17 35
2022 IS-03 47 27 14 5 0 6 0 79 6 15
2022 IS-04 39 10 15 27 0 9 0 54 29 10
2020 IS 38 24 28 4 2 2 2 65 6 50
2020 IS-03 50 6 39 0 0 6 0 59 0 18
2020 IS-04 31 31 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13

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 IS 56 13 13 10 3 2 2 73 13 35
2022 IS-03 67 15 7 5 0 0 6 86 6 15
2022 IS-04 50 8 24 8 10 0 0 58 18 10
2020 IS 48 28 10 4 2 6 2 83 7 50
2020 IS-03 44 28 17 0 0 11 0 81 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 31 0 15 8 8 0 75 25 13

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 IS 12 13 20 2 6 47 0 46 15 35
2022 IS-03 30 14 5 5 7 38 0 71 21 15
2022 IS-04 0 15 41 0 10 34 0 22 15 10

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 39 21 19 2 17 0 2 61 19 35
2022 IS-03 58 12 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 15
2022 IS-04 24 9 18 8 34 0 7 35 45 10
2020 IS 26 34 18 6 4 10 2 68 11 50
2020 IS-03 22 39 28 0 0 11 0 69 0 18
2020 IS-04 15 31 8 15 15 8 8 55 36 13
2019 IS 24 32 5 16 11 8 3 64 30 37
2019 IS-03 38 23 0 15 0 15 8 80 20 13
2019 IS-04 0 50 0 20 20 10 0 56 44 10
2019 IS-05 20 30 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2018 IS 14 24 14 21 21 3 3 41 44 29
2018 IS-05 10 10 10 40 30 0 0 20 70 10

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 IS 17 41 12 16 11 3 0 60 28 35
2022 IS-03 29 52 11 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2022 IS-04 7 33 9 36 15 0 0 40 51 10
2020 IS 34 36 10 8 8 4 0 73 17 50
2020 IS-03 39 39 0 11 0 11 0 88 13 18
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 8 23 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS 24 35 16 11 11 3 0 61 22 37
2019 IS-03 31 31 23 8 0 8 0 67 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 40 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2018 IS 31 24 14 21 10 0 0 55 31 29
2018 IS-05 30 20 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10

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 IS 32 22 25 5 14 2 0 56 19 35
2022 IS-03 54 19 21 0 0 6 0 78 0 10
2022 IS-04 7 34 18 15 25 0 0 41 41 10
2020 IS 38 34 10 12 4 2 0 73 16 50
2020 IS-03 44 39 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 18
2020 IS-04 31 31 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2019 IS 27 43 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 37
2019 IS-03 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2018 IS 24 31 24 21 0 0 0 55 21 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

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 IS 23 20 6 19 23 8 0 47 46 35
2022 IS-03 36 34 0 11 7 12 0 79 21 15
2022 IS-04 0 16 9 33 42 0 0 16 75 10
2020 IS 20 20 20 22 8 10 0 44 33 50
2020 IS-03 33 17 17 11 0 22 0 64 14 18
2020 IS-04 8 31 0 46 15 0 0 38 62 13
2019 IS 24 8 19 16 19 11 3 38 41 37
2019 IS-03 31 15 23 15 0 15 0 55 18 13
2019 IS-04 10 10 10 20 20 20 10 29 57 10
2019 IS-05 10 0 30 20 40 0 0 10 60 10
2018 IS 10 24 7 17 31 10 0 38 54 29
2018 IS-05 20 0 10 40 30 0 0 20 70 10

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 IS 50 40 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 35
2022 IS-03 63 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 IS-04 24 51 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 10
2020 IS 42 44 2 10 2 0 0 86 12 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2020 IS-04 31 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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 IS 47 28 9 11 2 0 3 77 14 35
2022 IS-03 51 37 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2022 IS-04 50 17 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 10
2020 IS 38 38 8 14 2 0 0 76 16 50
2020 IS-03 39 50 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2020 IS-04 31 38 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS 49 35 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 37
2019 IS-03 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 IS 51 36 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 35
2022 IS-03 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 52 26 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2020 IS 54 30 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 50
2020 IS-03 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2020 IS-04 15 69 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS 54 32 8 5 0 0 0 86 5 37
2019 IS-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 81 17 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35
2022 IS-03 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 IS-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 76 14 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 49
2020 IS-03 78 11 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2020 IS-04 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 IS 86 12 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35
2022 IS-03 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 IS 81 5 3 0 0 0 11 97 0 37
2019 IS-03 69 8 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 43 33 12 10 0 2 0 78 10 35
2022 IS-03 52 23 11 7 0 6 0 80 8 15
2022 IS-04 44 41 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 10
2020 IS 52 26 14 2 0 6 0 83 2 50
2020 IS-03 50 39 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2019 IS 51 14 24 8 0 3 0 67 8 37
2019 IS-03 54 15 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2019 IS-04 60 10 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10

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 IS-03 0 100 15
2020 IS 14 86 50
2020 IS-03 0 100 18
2019 IS 19 81 37
2018 IS 34 66 29

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 50 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 50 50 10

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 10

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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
2018 IS 0 100 10

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
2018 IS 50 50 10

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 IS-04 0 0 25 9 25 41 0 0 58 10
2020 IS 18 16 16 6 8 28 8 53 22 50
2020 IS-03 33 11 11 0 0 39 6 80 0 18
2020 IS-04 15 0 23 15 15 23 8 22 44 13
2019 IS 22 8 24 5 8 27 5 44 20 37
2019 IS-03 38 15 23 0 0 23 0 70 0 13
2019 IS-04 10 10 30 0 10 30 10 33 17 10
2019 IS-05 0 0 20 20 20 30 10 0 67 10
2018 IS 14 10 24 10 14 24 3 33 33 29
2018 IS-05 0 20 10 10 30 30 0 29 57 10

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 IS 21 38 20 6 7 6 0 63 15 35
2020 IS 35 20 16 8 10 8 2 61 20 49
2020 IS-03 59 24 12 0 0 6 0 88 0 17
2020 IS-04 23 15 15 15 15 15 0 45 36 13
2019 IS 30 27 22 14 0 5 3 62 15 37
2019 IS-03 46 31 8 0 0 15 0 91 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 IS-05 0 30 30 30 0 0 10 33 33 10
2018 IS 28 21 21 14 7 10 0 54 23 29
2018 IS-05 10 10 20 30 10 20 0 25 50 10

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 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 IS-04 0 16 24 9 18 33 0 24 40 10
2020 IS 27 12 22 2 4 29 4 58 9 49
2020 IS-03 33 11 17 0 0 33 6 73 0 18
2020 IS-04 25 0 33 8 8 25 0 33 22 12
2019 IS 22 14 22 0 3 35 5 59 5 37
2019 IS-03 38 15 23 0 0 23 0 70 0 13
2019 IS-04 10 0 30 0 0 50 10 25 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 30 10 0 10 40 10 60 20 10
2018 IS 7 24 28 7 7 24 3 43 19 29
2018 IS-05 0 20 30 10 10 30 0 29 29 10

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 IS 29 37 12 6 8 8 0 71 16 35
2022 IS-03 55 34 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 41 22 16 6 4 8 2 70 11 49
2020 IS-03 56 28 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 8 15 23 8 8 0 50 33 13
2019 IS 38 27 14 3 0 16 3 80 3 37
2019 IS-03 62 15 8 0 0 15 0 91 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 20 10 0 0 30 0 86 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 20 10 0 10 10 63 13 10
2018 IS 21 38 24 3 3 10 0 65 8 29
2018 IS-05 10 30 30 0 10 20 0 50 13 10

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 IS 4 96 35
2022 IS-03 0 100 15
2022 IS-04 15 85 10
2020 IS 12 88 50
2020 IS-03 11 89 18
2020 IS-04 23 77 13
2019 IS 11 89 37
2019 IS-03 15 85 13
2019 IS-04 20 80 10
2019 IS-05 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 58 24 5 8 6 0 0 82 13 35
2022 IS-03 76 5 6 5 7 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 66 8 8 7 10 0 0 74 18 10
2020 IS 50 34 4 6 0 2 4 89 6 50
2020 IS-03 56 22 11 6 0 0 6 82 6 18
2020 IS-04 23 62 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 13

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 IS 69 19 7 0 6 15

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 IS 77 23 15

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 IS 21 79 15

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 IS 25 75 15

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 IS 39 61 15

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 IS 0 100 15

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 IS 32 68 15

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 IS 9 91 15

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 IS 12 88 15

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 IS 0 100 15

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 IS 11 89 15

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 IS 10 90 15

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 IS 0 100 15

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 IS 28 72 15

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 IS 89 0 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15

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 IS 10 4 0 9 76 0 0 85 15 15

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 IS 15 0 11 0 67 7 0 72 16 15
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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 IS 56 31 5 2 6 0 0 87 8 35
2022 IS-03 76 11 0 5 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 IS-04 40 43 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 IS 66 20 2 6 6 0 0 86 12 50
2020 IS-03 72 22 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2020 IS-04 46 31 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13

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 IS 3 0 8 4 46 17 22 83 5 35
2022 IS-03 0 0 7 6 33 36 18 84 0 15
2022 IS-04 10 0 16 8 42 0 24 65 13 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 19 57 5 5 12 2 0 78 17 35
2022 IS-03 27 67 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 18 57 0 8 18 0 0 75 25 10
2020 IS 47 45 2 2 2 2 0 94 4 49
2020 IS-03 61 33 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 38 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS 43 40 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 35
2019 IS-03 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 38 34 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 29
2018 IS-05 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 4 15 50 19 11 35
2022 IS-03 0 14 80 5 0 15
2022 IS-04 15 15 25 7 37 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 IS 64 20 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 35
2022 IS-03 76 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 IS-04 56 16 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2020 IS 66 18 8 0 4 4 0 88 4 50
2020 IS-03 78 11 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 18
2020 IS-04 46 23 8 0 15 8 0 75 17 13

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 IS 54 22 3 8 13 0 0 76 22 35
2022 IS-03 70 17 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2022 IS-04 41 23 10 8 18 0 0 65 25 10
2020 IS 48 28 8 2 14 0 0 76 16 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2020 IS-04 38 23 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 13

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 IS 20 34 15 10 19 2 0 55 30 35
2022 IS-03 38 31 19 5 0 6 0 74 6 15
2022 IS-04 15 24 9 7 44 0 0 39 52 10
2020 IS 40 40 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 50
2020 IS-03 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2020 IS-04 38 15 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS 24 41 16 14 5 0 0 65 19 37
2019 IS-03 31 31 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 13
2019 IS-04 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 10 40 10 0 0 40 50 10
2018 IS 24 28 14 21 14 0 0 52 34 29
2018 IS-05 0 30 20 50 0 0 0 30 50 10

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
2020 IS 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 IS 9 27 36 0 18 0 9 40 20 11

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 IS 37 30 11 16 7 0 0 67 22 35
2022 IS-03 36 53 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2022 IS-04 26 23 0 36 15 0 0 49 51 10
2020 IS 36 22 24 16 2 0 0 58 18 50
2020 IS-03 39 11 22 28 0 0 0 50 28 18
2020 IS-04 38 8 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 13
2019 IS 38 19 19 14 11 0 0 57 24 37
2019 IS-03 38 31 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS-04 20 20 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2019 IS-05 30 10 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2018 IS 24 24 21 10 21 0 0 48 31 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 10 0 30 0 0 60 30 10

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 IS 17 27 27 13 15 0 0 45 28 35
2022 IS-03 13 31 49 7 0 0 0 45 7 15
2022 IS-04 8 41 0 36 15 0 0 49 51 10
2020 IS 22 16 34 14 14 0 0 38 28 50
2020 IS-03 28 22 33 6 11 0 0 50 17 18
2020 IS-04 15 8 38 23 15 0 0 23 38 13
2019 IS 22 43 22 8 5 0 0 65 14 37
2019 IS-03 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 IS-04 10 30 50 10 0 0 0 40 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2018 IS 10 31 38 3 17 0 0 41 21 29
2018 IS-05 10 10 60 0 20 0 0 20 20 10

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 IS 16 34 19 17 14 0 0 50 31 35
2022 IS-03 28 54 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2022 IS-04 16 23 0 43 18 0 0 39 61 10
2020 IS 18 32 20 18 12 0 0 50 30 50
2020 IS-03 22 44 11 17 6 0 0 67 22 18
2020 IS-04 8 31 15 15 31 0 0 38 46 13
2019 IS 11 62 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 37
2019 IS-03 15 77 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 10
2018 IS 7 28 38 14 14 0 0 34 28 29
2018 IS-05 0 10 50 30 10 0 0 10 40 10

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 IS 8 39 19 15 19 0 0 47 34 35
2022 IS-03 7 62 18 6 7 0 0 69 13 15
2022 IS-04 19 8 23 18 33 0 0 26 51 10
2020 IS 28 28 18 12 14 0 0 56 26 50
2020 IS-03 39 39 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2020 IS-04 8 31 31 8 23 0 0 38 31 13
2019 IS 24 24 24 16 11 0 0 49 27 37
2019 IS-03 23 31 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13
2019 IS-04 10 40 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2019 IS-05 20 10 30 20 20 0 0 30 40 10
2018 IS 10 21 24 17 24 0 3 32 43 29
2018 IS-05 20 0 40 10 30 0 0 20 40 10

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 IS 53 24 9 5 6 0 2 79 11 35
2022 IS-03 71 23 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 43 33 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 10
2020 IS 51 22 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 49
2020 IS-03 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2020 IS-04 23 23 23 31 0 0 0 46 31 13
2019 IS 49 30 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 37
2019 IS-03 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 30 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 38 28 17 7 10 0 0 66 17 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10

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 IS 27 27 21 13 11 0 0 55 24 35
2022 IS-03 27 25 48 0 0 0 0 52 0 15
2022 IS-04 24 42 7 9 18 0 0 66 27 10
2020 IS 32 18 22 14 14 0 0 50 28 50
2020 IS-03 39 22 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18
2020 IS-04 23 23 23 8 23 0 0 46 31 13
2019 IS 43 27 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 37
2019 IS-03 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 20 0 40 20 0 0 40 60 10
2018 IS 32 25 25 0 18 0 0 57 18 28
2018 IS-05 20 30 20 0 30 0 0 50 30 10

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 IS 24 45 15 2 13 0 0 70 15 35
2022 IS-03 33 56 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2022 IS-04 16 24 25 8 27 0 0 40 35 10
2020 IS 28 40 18 8 6 0 0 68 14 50
2020 IS-03 39 44 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2020 IS-04 8 46 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS 35 38 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 37
2019 IS-03 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2018 IS 7 45 31 10 7 0 0 52 17 29
2018 IS-05 0 50 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10

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 IS 31 30 20 5 15 0 0 60 20 35
2022 IS-03 49 23 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2022 IS-04 26 32 10 9 23 0 0 58 32 10
2020 IS 24 26 26 18 6 0 0 50 24 50
2020 IS-03 28 39 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18
2020 IS-04 8 31 31 23 8 0 0 38 31 13
2019 IS 19 43 22 16 0 0 0 62 16 37
2019 IS-03 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 IS-04 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10
2018 IS 7 31 34 17 10 0 0 38 28 29
2018 IS-05 0 0 50 30 20 0 0 0 50 10

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 IS 30 24 19 11 16 0 0 54 27 35
2022 IS-03 48 17 23 5 7 0 0 65 13 15
2022 IS-04 16 32 8 10 34 0 0 48 44 10
2020 IS 29 35 18 10 8 0 0 63 18 49
2020 IS-03 28 50 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2020 IS-04 8 38 15 15 23 0 0 46 38 13
2019 IS 30 30 24 14 3 0 0 59 16 37
2019 IS-03 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 20 40 30 10 0 0 20 40 10
2018 IS 14 17 17 31 21 0 0 31 52 29
2018 IS-05 0 0 20 40 40 0 0 0 80 10

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 IS 41 21 5 25 8 0 0 62 33 35
2022 IS-03 57 30 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2022 IS-04 24 25 7 17 27 0 0 49 44 10
2020 IS 52 28 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 50
2020 IS-03 56 33 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 54 15 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS 51 24 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 37
2019 IS-03 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

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 IS 56 21 12 3 8 0 0 77 11 35
2022 IS-03 68 14 5 7 5 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 50 25 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 10
2020 IS 32 28 20 14 6 0 0 60 20 50
2020 IS-03 39 39 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2020 IS-04 15 15 38 15 15 0 0 31 31 13

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 IS 52 23 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 35
2022 IS-03 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 IS-04 43 17 15 18 7 0 0 60 25 10
2020 IS 32 28 24 12 4 0 0 60 16 50
2020 IS-03 28 44 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2020 IS-04 38 23 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2019 IS 35 41 19 3 3 0 0 76 5 37
2019 IS-03 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 31 24 24 14 7 0 0 55 21 29
2018 IS-05 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

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 IS 50 9 14 15 7 0 5 62 23 35
2022 IS-03 55 6 6 29 5 0 0 60 34 15
2022 IS-04 50 15 19 0 8 0 8 71 8 10
2020 IS 53 27 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 49
2020 IS-03 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2020 IS-04 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS 58 22 17 3 0 0 0 81 3 36
2019 IS-03 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2018 IS 41 28 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 29
2018 IS-05 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 IS 60 33 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 35
2022 IS-03 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 IS-04 55 38 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 42 30 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2020 IS-04 15 23 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13

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 IS 85 7 2 0 2 2 2 95 2 35
2022 IS-03 89 6 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 62 15 7 0 8 0 8 84 8 10
2020 IS 82 14 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 50
2020 IS-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS 81 11 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 37
2019 IS-03 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 IS-05 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 68 14 11 0 0 4 4 88 0 28

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 IS 78 8 7 0 3 3 2 90 3 35
2022 IS-03 89 5 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 IS-04 49 8 16 0 10 9 8 68 12 10
2020 IS 86 4 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 50
2020 IS-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 69 0 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2019 IS 76 0 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 37
2019 IS-03 85 0 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 70 0 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 60 0 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 IS 59 17 10 0 14 0 0 76 14 29
2018 IS-05 70 0 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 IS 55 19 18 6 3 0 0 74 8 35
2022 IS-03 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 IS-04 39 9 22 19 10 0 0 48 29 10
2020 IS 73 16 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 49
2020 IS-03 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 42 33 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12
2019 IS 49 38 8 3 3 0 0 86 5 37
2019 IS-03 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 IS 52 28 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 29
2018 IS-05 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 66 12 3 11 5 3 0 80 17 35
2022 IS-03 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 39 8 9 18 18 9 0 51 39 10
2020 IS 66 14 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 IS-04 54 15 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS 53 22 8 8 6 3 0 77 14 36
2019 IS-03 69 8 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 13
2019 IS-04 50 30 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2018 IS 34 17 24 17 7 0 0 52 24 29
2018 IS-05 20 0 30 40 10 0 0 20 50 10

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 IS 62 5 3 3 0 0 26 91 5 35
2022 IS-03 72 5 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 41 0 0 0 0 0 59 100 0 10
2020 IS 59 14 2 2 2 0 20 92 5 49
2020 IS-03 78 6 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 38 8 0 0 8 0 46 86 14 13
2019 IS 73 8 3 3 3 0 11 91 6 37
2019 IS-03 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 IS 28 24 10 7 0 0 31 75 10 29
2018 IS-05 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 IS 71 18 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 35
2022 IS-03 80 13 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2022 IS-04 50 34 7 0 0 0 8 92 0 10
2020 IS 80 14 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 50
2020 IS-03 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 IS-04 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS 81 11 5 0 0 0 3 94 0 37
2019 IS-03 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 IS 68 18 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 28
2018 IS-05 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 61 18 13 3 6 0 0 79 8 35
2022 IS-03 71 13 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 15
2022 IS-04 26 32 23 9 10 0 0 58 19 10
2020 IS 70 10 8 4 8 0 0 80 12 50
2020 IS-03 67 6 11 0 17 0 0 72 17 18
2020 IS-04 77 8 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS 81 11 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 37
2019 IS-03 85 0 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 83 10 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 29
2018 IS-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 53 35 7 0 3 3 0 90 3 35
2022 IS-03 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 IS-04 47 18 16 0 10 9 0 71 11 10
2020 IS 54 24 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 50
2020 IS-03 56 11 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18
2020 IS-04 31 54 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS 61 28 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 36
2019 IS-03 46 46 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2018 IS 41 45 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2018 IS-05 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 IS 13 19 39 16 14 0 0 32 29 35
2022 IS-03 0 32 61 7 0 0 0 32 7 15
2022 IS-04 0 15 31 28 25 0 0 15 53 10
2020 IS 18 34 30 18 0 0 0 52 18 50
2020 IS-03 22 44 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 18
2020 IS-04 8 23 38 31 0 0 0 31 31 13
2019 IS 30 43 22 5 0 0 0 73 5 37
2019 IS-03 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 IS-05 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2018 IS 14 29 36 18 4 0 0 43 21 28
2018 IS-05 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10

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 IS 19 17 38 13 14 0 0 27 36 35
2022 IS-03 0 11 71 18 0 0 0 18 11 15
2022 IS-04 44 15 25 0 15 0 0 15 60 10
2020 IS 10 26 38 18 8 0 0 26 36 50
2020 IS-03 6 11 44 33 6 0 0 39 17 18
2020 IS-04 23 23 46 8 0 0 0 8 46 13
2019 IS 3 22 43 22 11 0 0 32 24 37
2019 IS-03 0 0 69 31 0 0 0 31 0 13
2019 IS-04 0 30 30 20 20 0 0 40 30 10
2019 IS-05 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 20 60 10
2018 IS 14 18 43 25 0 0 0 25 32 28
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 21 68 11 0 35
2022 IS-03 0 78 22 0 15
2022 IS-04 33 60 8 0 10
2020 IS 22 59 14 4 49
2020 IS-03 22 67 6 6 18
2020 IS-04 25 42 33 0 12

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
2020 IS 45 55 11

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 IS 54 15 7 11 2 2 10 78 15 35
2022 IS-03 71 6 6 0 0 6 11 93 0 15
2022 IS-04 36 17 15 17 7 0 8 57 26 10
2020 IS 46 22 10 4 8 2 8 76 13 50
2020 IS-03 39 33 11 0 11 0 6 76 12 18
2020 IS-04 31 23 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 13
2019 IS 57 11 14 5 3 0 11 76 9 37
2019 IS-03 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10
2019 IS-05 20 20 20 0 10 0 30 57 14 10
2018 IS 43 11 18 18 4 4 4 58 23 28
2018 IS-05 40 10 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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
2020 IS 0 18 55 18 9 0 0 18 27 11

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
2020 IS 0 18 27 18 36 0 0 18 55 11
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