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 - PE

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 PE 32 46 7 7 8 0 0 78 15 40
2022 PE-03 11 74 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 10
2022 PE-04 20 46 14 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2020 PE 21 56 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 48
2020 PE-03 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 25 59 11 2 2 0 0 84 5 44
2019 PE-03 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 25 63 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2018 PE 17 51 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 35
2018 PE-03 9 36 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2018 PE-04 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 PE 29 46 10 15 0 0 0 76 15 40
2022 PE-03 19 49 0 33 0 0 0 67 33 10
2022 PE-04 26 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2020 PE 25 50 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 48
2020 PE-03 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 PE-04 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 25 45 14 14 2 0 0 70 16 44
2019 PE-03 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PE-04 31 50 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2018 PE 26 20 31 11 11 0 0 46 23 35
2018 PE-03 0 27 36 9 27 0 0 27 36 11
2018 PE-04 36 18 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11

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 PE 47 41 4 7 0 0 0 88 7 40
2022 PE-03 28 65 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PE-04 44 36 6 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PE 40 52 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 48
2020 PE-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE 52 39 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 44
2019 PE-03 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 PE 41 38 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 34
2018 PE-03 18 64 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PE-04 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 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 PE 33 49 5 10 3 0 0 83 12 40
2022 PE-03 19 65 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2022 PE-04 26 54 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2020 PE 31 54 4 8 2 0 0 85 10 48
2020 PE-03 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 44
2019 PE-03 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 38 50 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2018 PE 14 60 11 9 6 0 0 74 14 35
2018 PE-03 0 64 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2018 PE-04 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 PE 21 51 7 9 13 0 0 72 21 40
2022 PE-03 11 58 0 23 9 0 0 69 31 10
2022 PE-04 13 50 12 6 20 0 0 62 25 15
2020 PE 33 44 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 48
2020 PE-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 PE 26 49 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 43
2019 PE-03 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 19 50 0 19 13 0 0 69 31 16
2018 PE 9 38 32 9 12 0 0 47 21 34
2018 PE-03 0 27 45 9 18 0 0 27 27 11
2018 PE-04 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 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 PE 29 40 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 40
2022 PE-03 19 50 16 15 0 0 0 69 15 10
2022 PE-04 19 44 12 18 7 0 0 63 25 15
2020 PE 32 45 13 6 4 0 0 77 11 47
2020 PE-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 PE 21 51 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 43
2019 PE-03 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 13 53 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 15
2018 PE 14 37 31 11 6 0 0 51 17 35
2018 PE-03 0 18 55 18 9 0 0 18 27 11
2018 PE-04 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 PE 28 39 19 7 8 0 0 67 15 40
2022 PE-03 11 50 31 0 9 0 0 61 9 10
2022 PE-04 25 32 18 18 7 0 0 57 25 15
2020 PE 29 40 17 6 8 0 0 69 15 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 23 54 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2019 PE 18 30 23 9 14 5 2 51 24 44
2019 PE-03 10 20 50 0 10 0 10 33 11 10
2019 PE-04 25 31 6 13 25 0 0 56 38 16
2018 PE 11 31 26 17 11 3 0 44 29 35
2018 PE-03 0 36 18 27 18 0 0 36 45 11
2018 PE-04 18 36 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
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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 PE 66 14 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 40
2022 PE-03 42 8 51 0 0 0 0 49 0 10
2022 PE-04 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 60 23 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 48
2020 PE-03 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PE-04 69 15 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 PE 59 27 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 44
2019 PE-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 PE 50 41 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 40
2022 PE-03 35 42 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 10
2022 PE-04 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PE 63 27 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 48
2020 PE-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 41 43 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 44
2019 PE-03 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 PE 37 29 6 20 9 0 0 66 29 35
2018 PE-03 18 55 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 PE-04 55 9 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 11

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 PE 63 28 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 40
2022 PE-03 43 42 0 7 8 0 0 85 15 10
2022 PE-04 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 71 19 0 4 6 0 0 90 10 48
2020 PE-03 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 55 23 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 44
2019 PE-03 50 10 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PE-04 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2018 PE 46 14 14 17 9 0 0 60 26 35
2018 PE-03 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 PE-04 64 0 0 27 9 0 0 64 36 11

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 PE 14 36 14 15 14 8 0 54 31 40
2022 PE-03 27 33 9 15 9 8 0 64 26 10
2022 PE-04 0 30 26 13 31 0 0 30 44 15
2020 PE 23 40 17 8 8 4 0 65 17 48
2020 PE-03 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 PE-04 23 31 23 8 8 8 0 58 17 13
2019 PE 5 39 20 20 14 2 0 44 35 44
2019 PE-03 0 30 30 40 0 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PE-04 6 44 19 0 31 0 0 50 31 16
2018 PE 9 29 17 29 17 0 0 37 46 35
2018 PE-03 0 27 9 27 36 0 0 27 64 11
2018 PE-04 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11

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 PE 14 26 12 24 23 0 0 40 47 40
2022 PE-03 27 25 9 23 16 0 0 51 40 10
2022 PE-04 0 13 17 19 51 0 0 13 70 15
2020 PE 21 44 19 8 8 0 0 65 17 48
2020 PE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 PE-04 23 46 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2019 PE 2 34 30 20 14 0 0 36 34 44
2019 PE-03 0 20 50 30 0 0 0 20 30 10
2019 PE-04 0 50 6 13 31 0 0 50 44 16
2018 PE 11 20 29 26 14 0 0 31 40 35
2018 PE-03 0 27 0 45 27 0 0 27 73 11
2018 PE-04 18 27 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11

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 PE 7 26 16 21 30 0 0 33 51 40
2022 PE-03 11 33 17 16 24 0 0 43 40 10
2022 PE-04 0 6 18 12 64 0 0 6 76 15
2020 PE 19 33 23 13 8 4 0 54 22 48
2020 PE-03 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 PE-04 23 31 31 0 8 8 0 58 8 13
2019 PE 2 30 30 23 16 0 0 32 39 44
2019 PE-03 0 30 50 10 10 0 0 30 20 10
2019 PE-04 0 25 19 25 31 0 0 25 56 16
2018 PE 6 17 34 23 20 0 0 23 43 35
2018 PE-03 0 9 18 36 36 0 0 9 73 11
2018 PE-04 18 18 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11

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 PE 9 24 14 22 28 2 0 34 51 40
2022 PE-03 19 32 9 16 24 0 0 51 40 10
2022 PE-04 0 12 17 19 52 0 0 12 71 15
2020 PE 10 40 21 21 6 2 0 51 28 48
2020 PE-03 10 60 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2020 PE-04 15 31 38 0 8 8 0 50 8 13
2019 PE 0 27 27 32 11 2 0 28 44 44
2019 PE-03 0 10 50 30 10 0 0 10 40 10
2019 PE-04 0 44 6 38 13 0 0 44 50 16
2018 PE 6 20 17 34 23 0 0 26 57 35
2018 PE-03 0 18 18 27 36 0 0 18 64 11
2018 PE-04 18 18 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 30 39 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 40
2022 PE-03 19 32 9 25 15 0 0 51 40 10
2022 PE-04 20 49 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 15
2020 PE 27 35 17 13 8 0 0 63 21 48
2020 PE-03 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 PE-04 31 54 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 20 43 20 14 2 0 0 64 16 44
2019 PE-03 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2019 PE-04 25 50 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2018 PE 17 23 26 23 11 0 0 40 34 35
2018 PE-03 0 18 36 27 18 0 0 18 45 11
2018 PE-04 27 27 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11

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 PE 37 44 5 0 13 0 0 82 13 40
2022 PE-03 34 59 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 PE-04 37 25 6 0 31 0 0 63 31 15
2020 PE 27 48 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 48
2020 PE-03 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE 27 45 14 5 9 0 0 73 14 44
2019 PE-03 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PE-04 44 38 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 PE 23 29 23 14 11 0 0 51 26 35
2018 PE-03 0 45 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11
2018 PE-04 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11

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 PE 49 32 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 40
2022 PE-03 35 33 16 9 8 0 0 67 16 10
2022 PE-04 46 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 PE 54 31 8 2 4 0 0 85 6 48
2020 PE-03 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE 34 36 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 44
2019 PE-03 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 PE-04 44 31 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2018 PE 43 20 17 9 11 0 0 63 20 35
2018 PE-03 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2018 PE-04 55 9 0 18 18 0 0 64 36 11

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 PE 31 45 6 13 5 0 0 76 18 40
2022 PE-03 11 63 9 9 9 0 0 73 17 10
2022 PE-04 31 50 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2020 PE 29 44 13 10 4 0 0 73 15 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 25 52 2 16 5 0 0 77 20 44
2019 PE-03 10 60 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2019 PE-04 38 50 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2018 PE 17 40 9 23 9 0 3 59 32 35
2018 PE-03 0 55 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2018 PE-04 36 27 9 18 0 0 9 70 20 11

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 PE 69 24 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 40
2022 PE-03 35 50 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 10
2022 PE-04 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 65 19 6 4 4 0 2 85 9 48
2020 PE-03 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 62 31 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 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 PE 14 40 23 18 3 2 0 55 22 40
2022 PE-03 11 39 26 25 0 0 0 49 25 10
2022 PE-04 13 30 20 31 0 6 0 46 32 15
2020 PE 15 45 9 19 4 9 0 65 26 47
2020 PE-03 10 50 0 20 0 20 0 75 25 10
2020 PE-04 17 58 8 8 0 8 0 82 9 12
2019 PE 9 43 20 14 14 0 0 52 27 44
2019 PE-03 0 50 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2019 PE-04 13 38 19 6 25 0 0 50 31 16
2018 PE 9 26 29 21 15 0 0 35 35 34
2018 PE-03 0 27 27 18 27 0 0 27 45 11
2018 PE-04 27 18 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11

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 PE 62 10 17 5 7 0 0 71 12 40
2022 PE-03 50 0 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 10
2022 PE-04 70 12 6 0 13 0 0 82 13 15
2020 PE 50 19 19 8 4 0 0 69 13 48
2020 PE-03 50 10 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 PE-04 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 50 18 18 9 0 0 5 71 10 44
2019 PE-03 50 20 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10
2019 PE-04 56 19 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16

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 PE 42 20 27 8 0 2 0 64 8 40
2022 PE-03 27 38 27 8 0 0 0 66 8 10
2022 PE-04 56 7 31 0 0 6 0 67 0 15
2020 PE 44 27 17 6 4 2 0 72 11 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PE-04 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 PE 42 35 12 5 2 0 5 80 7 43
2019 PE-04 63 19 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

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 PE 77 12 4 3 0 4 0 92 3 40
2022 PE-03 68 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 PE-04 76 12 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2020 PE 85 4 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 48
2020 PE-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE 75 9 0 5 2 2 7 93 8 44
2019 PE-03 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 81 6 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 16

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 PE 75 15 2 0 0 0 8 98 0 40
2022 PE-03 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 88 0 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15
2020 PE 87 2 4 4 0 0 2 91 4 47
2020 PE-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE 76 10 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 42
2019 PE-03 60 20 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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 PE 38 31 9 7 12 2 0 71 20 40
2022 PE-03 36 23 17 9 16 0 0 58 25 10
2022 PE-04 31 25 13 13 12 6 0 60 26 15
2020 PE 19 46 10 15 6 2 2 67 22 48
2020 PE-03 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 PE-04 15 62 0 8 8 0 8 83 17 13
2019 PE 16 48 11 14 7 2 2 67 21 44
2019 PE-03 30 40 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10
2019 PE-04 13 44 13 13 13 6 0 60 27 16
2018 PE 14 40 20 14 9 3 0 56 24 35
2018 PE-03 9 45 27 0 18 0 0 55 18 11
2018 PE-04 18 27 18 27 0 9 0 50 30 11

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 PE 37 44 4 7 8 0 0 81 15 40
2022 PE-03 27 49 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 10
2022 PE-04 26 54 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2020 PE 25 46 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 48
2020 PE-03 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2020 PE-04 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 25 43 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 44
2019 PE-03 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 PE-04 31 50 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2018 PE 26 46 9 9 11 0 0 71 20 35
2018 PE-03 18 36 18 0 27 0 0 55 27 11
2018 PE-04 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 PE 43 42 2 10 2 0 0 85 12 40
2022 PE-03 35 49 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 PE-04 37 44 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2020 PE 29 42 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 23 48 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 44
2019 PE-03 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PE-04 25 56 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 PE 26 40 23 9 3 0 0 66 11 35
2018 PE-03 9 36 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11
2018 PE-04 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 PE 32 46 5 12 5 0 0 78 17 40
2022 PE-03 35 40 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 10
2022 PE-04 20 48 13 6 14 0 0 67 20 15
2020 PE 26 47 9 15 4 0 0 72 19 47
2020 PE-03 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 PE-04 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2019 PE 23 52 7 14 5 0 0 75 18 44
2019 PE-03 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2019 PE-04 25 63 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2018 PE 20 29 20 14 17 0 0 49 31 35
2018 PE-03 9 27 18 27 18 0 0 36 45 11
2018 PE-04 27 36 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11

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 PE 22 53 18 5 3 0 0 75 8 40
2022 PE-03 29 44 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 10
2022 PE-04 20 54 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 15
2020 PE 19 48 17 15 2 0 0 67 17 48
2020 PE-03 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2020 PE-04 23 54 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE 14 45 20 14 2 5 0 62 17 44
2019 PE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE-04 19 44 6 25 0 6 0 67 27 16
2018 PE 17 46 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 35
2018 PE-03 9 36 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2018 PE-04 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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 PE 41 37 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 40
2022 PE-03 29 47 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 10
2022 PE-04 35 38 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2020 PE 49 23 17 9 2 0 0 72 11 47
2020 PE-04 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 45 39 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 44
2019 PE-03 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 PE 20 40 6 26 9 0 0 60 34 35
2018 PE-03 18 36 0 36 9 0 0 55 45 11
2018 PE-04 27 36 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11

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 PE 22 17 19 17 24 2 0 39 42 40
2022 PE-03 19 24 23 8 25 0 0 44 33 10
2022 PE-04 18 12 19 26 20 6 0 31 49 15
2020 PE 20 26 24 22 9 0 0 46 30 46
2020 PE-03 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2020 PE-04 27 18 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2019 PE 16 36 18 16 14 0 0 52 30 44
2019 PE-03 20 40 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2019 PE-04 13 44 13 25 6 0 0 56 31 16
2018 PE 14 11 20 20 31 0 3 26 53 35
2018 PE-03 9 27 9 9 45 0 0 36 55 11
2018 PE-04 18 0 36 18 18 0 9 20 40 11

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 PE 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2022 PE-03 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 28 22 50 40
2022 PE-03 9 0 91 10
2022 PE-04 26 31 44 15
2020 PE 23 48 29 48
2020 PE-03 10 40 50 10
2020 PE-04 31 54 15 13
2019 PE 25 34 41 44
2019 PE-03 20 30 50 10
2019 PE-04 25 31 44 16
2018 PE 41 35 24 34
2018 PE-03 45 18 36 11
2018 PE-04 30 30 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 PE 19 33 21 10 0 17 10
2020 PE 27 27 36 9 0 0 11
2019 PE 27 27 45 0 0 0 11
2018 PE 29 43 7 14 0 7 14
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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 PE 50 33 3 14 0 0 0 83 14 40
2022 PE-03 43 48 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 PE-04 51 17 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 15
2020 PE 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 46 23 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2019 PE 30 47 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 43
2019 PE-03 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 38 31 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16
2018 PE 37 37 11 11 3 0 0 74 14 35
2018 PE-03 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2018 PE-04 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 PE 17 48 16 17 2 0 0 65 19 40
2022 PE-03 19 56 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 10
2022 PE-04 6 51 17 26 0 0 0 57 26 15
2020 PE 21 56 8 10 2 0 2 79 13 48
2020 PE-03 10 70 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2020 PE-04 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 PE 14 70 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 44
2019 PE-03 10 80 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 13 63 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16
2018 PE 17 51 23 3 6 0 0 69 9 35
2018 PE-03 9 45 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2018 PE-04 27 64 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 24 28 29 15 4 0 0 19 52 40
2022 PE-03 8 7 58 27 0 0 0 27 15 10
2022 PE-04 45 36 6 13 0 0 0 13 82 15
2020 PE 21 19 42 17 2 0 0 19 40 48
2020 PE-03 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 10
2020 PE-04 31 15 23 31 0 0 0 31 46 13
2019 PE 32 34 23 7 2 2 0 9 67 44
2019 PE-03 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10
2019 PE-04 38 44 13 6 0 0 0 6 81 16
2018 PE 17 49 29 6 0 0 0 6 66 35
2018 PE-03 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 0 73 11
2018 PE-04 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 11

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 PE 22 35 21 15 6 0 0 22 58 40
2022 PE-03 0 39 33 27 0 0 0 27 39 10
2022 PE-04 33 36 25 7 0 0 0 7 68 15
2020 PE 26 15 38 15 4 2 0 20 41 47
2020 PE-03 10 10 70 10 0 0 0 10 20 10
2020 PE-04 38 31 15 15 0 0 0 15 69 13
2019 PE 34 27 23 14 2 0 0 16 61 44
2019 PE-03 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 20 60 10
2019 PE-04 31 31 31 6 0 0 0 6 63 16
2018 PE 9 41 32 18 0 0 0 18 50 34
2018 PE-03 0 36 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 11
2018 PE-04 0 50 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 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 PE 19 26 32 16 6 0 0 23 45 40
2022 PE-03 0 32 41 27 0 0 0 27 32 10
2022 PE-04 45 18 31 6 0 0 0 6 64 15
2020 PE 15 17 48 17 2 2 0 19 32 48
2020 PE-03 10 10 60 20 0 0 0 20 20 10
2020 PE-04 23 15 38 23 0 0 0 23 38 13
2019 PE 23 27 39 9 2 0 0 11 50 44
2019 PE-03 20 20 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10
2019 PE-04 25 31 31 13 0 0 0 13 56 16
2018 PE 26 40 23 11 0 0 0 11 66 35
2018 PE-03 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 0 73 11
2018 PE-04 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 11

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 PE 48 18 20 5 9 0 0 14 66 40
2022 PE-03 33 25 24 8 11 0 0 19 57 10
2022 PE-04 70 12 12 0 6 0 0 6 82 15
2020 PE 28 30 17 15 6 2 2 22 60 47
2020 PE-03 0 50 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10
2020 PE-04 38 31 8 8 8 0 8 17 75 13
2019 PE 28 35 28 7 2 0 0 9 63 43
2019 PE-04 19 44 31 6 0 0 0 6 63 16
2018 PE 46 40 11 3 0 0 0 3 86 35
2018 PE-03 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 0 91 11
2018 PE-04 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 0 91 11

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 PE 22 26 30 7 12 0 2 19 50 40
2022 PE-03 16 26 32 8 11 0 8 20 45 10
2022 PE-04 32 31 12 12 14 0 0 25 63 15
2020 PE 8 25 40 21 6 0 0 27 33 48
2020 PE-03 10 30 30 30 0 0 0 30 40 10
2020 PE-04 0 15 69 15 0 0 0 15 15 13
2019 PE 19 9 51 16 0 2 2 17 29 43
2019 PE-04 25 13 56 0 0 6 0 0 40 16
2018 PE 49 31 14 6 0 0 0 6 80 35
2018 PE-03 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 11
2018 PE-04 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 0 91 11

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 PE 22 23 29 16 9 0 0 26 46 40
2022 PE-03 7 25 41 16 11 0 0 27 32 10
2022 PE-04 33 29 13 26 0 0 0 26 61 15
2020 PE 11 30 41 11 4 2 0 16 42 46
2020 PE-04 15 46 31 8 0 0 0 8 62 13
2019 PE 25 18 32 25 0 0 0 25 43 44
2019 PE-03 20 20 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 10
2019 PE-04 38 19 19 25 0 0 0 25 56 16
2018 PE 17 34 37 11 0 0 0 11 51 35
2018 PE-03 27 9 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 11
2018 PE-04 9 27 45 18 0 0 0 18 36 11

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 PE 0 3 27 46 25 0 0 71 3 40
2022 PE-03 0 0 25 49 26 0 0 75 0 10
2022 PE-04 0 7 30 38 24 0 0 63 7 15
2020 PE 10 15 35 31 8 0 0 40 25 48
2020 PE-03 0 20 30 40 10 0 0 50 20 10
2020 PE-04 31 8 15 38 8 0 0 46 38 13
2019 PE 9 27 39 20 5 0 0 25 36 44
2019 PE-03 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 10 50 10
2019 PE-04 6 19 50 19 6 0 0 25 25 16

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 PE 9 24 14 28 26 0 0 33 54 40
2022 PE-03 11 33 17 32 8 0 0 43 40 10
2022 PE-04 6 13 12 20 49 0 0 19 69 15
2020 PE 13 43 15 26 4 0 0 55 30 47
2020 PE-04 15 23 38 23 0 0 0 38 23 13
2019 PE 7 27 25 23 18 0 0 34 41 44
2019 PE-03 0 10 50 30 10 0 0 10 40 10
2019 PE-04 0 19 31 19 31 0 0 19 50 16

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 PE 71 14 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 40
2022 PE-03 52 24 0 8 16 0 0 76 24 10
2022 PE-04 74 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PE 56 23 4 10 6 0 0 79 17 48
2020 PE-03 60 10 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 PE-04 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 48 32 11 5 5 0 0 80 9 44
2019 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 50 31 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2018 PE 46 43 9 0 3 0 0 89 3 35
2018 PE-03 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PE-04 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 60 36 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2022 PE-03 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 PE-04 62 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PE 60 31 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 48
2020 PE-03 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 55 39 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 44
2019 PE-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 PE 69 26 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2018 PE-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PE-04 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 64 31 0 3 0 2 0 97 3 40
2022 PE-03 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 PE-04 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 50 37 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 46
2020 PE-04 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 45 41 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 44
2019 PE-03 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 PE 47 44 3 0 3 3 0 94 3 34
2018 PE-03 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE-04 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PE 30 47 14 5 0 3 0 80 6 40
2022 PE-03 36 40 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 10
2022 PE-04 31 42 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2020 PE 29 52 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 48
2020 PE-03 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PE-04 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 16 52 16 9 5 2 0 70 14 44
2019 PE-03 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 19 44 13 19 6 0 0 63 25 16
2018 PE 26 46 11 9 6 3 0 74 15 35
2018 PE-03 18 45 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11
2018 PE-04 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 PE 30 51 4 4 3 5 2 88 8 40
2022 PE-03 27 40 8 8 0 18 0 81 9 10
2022 PE-04 30 58 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 15
2020 PE 31 52 4 6 4 2 0 85 11 48
2020 PE-03 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 39 43 11 5 0 2 0 84 5 44
2019 PE-03 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 44 44 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 PE 29 40 14 6 6 6 0 73 12 35
2018 PE-03 9 45 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2018 PE-04 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 47 38 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 40
2022 PE-03 44 32 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 10
2022 PE-04 38 50 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2020 PE 50 40 2 4 4 0 0 90 8 48
2020 PE-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 30 52 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 44
2019 PE-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 31 44 0 19 6 0 0 75 25 16
2018 PE 31 43 11 11 3 0 0 74 14 35
2018 PE-03 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2018 PE-04 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 61 22 7 3 0 0 7 89 3 40
2022 PE-03 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 PE-04 69 12 6 0 0 0 13 94 0 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 52 31 3 7 0 0 7 89 8 40
2022 PE-03 33 58 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 PE-04 64 18 0 6 0 0 13 94 6 15

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 24 31 30 4 3 5 2 59 8 40
2022 PE-03 27 32 33 0 0 9 0 64 0 10
2022 PE-04 18 33 37 6 0 0 6 55 6 15
2020 PE 31 50 8 4 2 4 0 85 7 48
2020 PE-03 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 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 PE 46 35 10 7 0 0 2 82 7 40
2022 PE-03 49 40 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 PE-04 63 12 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2020 PE 38 40 6 6 4 2 2 82 11 47
2020 PE-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 PE 6 35 27 4 5 20 2 54 11 40
2022 PE-03 0 47 19 8 0 27 0 64 10 10
2022 PE-04 12 39 19 6 13 13 0 57 21 15

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 43 28 14 5 0 5 5 79 5 40
2022 PE-03 34 16 16 16 0 9 9 61 20 10
2022 PE-04 38 32 19 0 0 6 6 79 0 15
2020 PE 21 29 21 15 2 8 4 57 19 48
2020 PE-03 20 20 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 10
2020 PE-04 38 38 8 0 0 8 8 91 0 13
2019 PE 25 34 23 7 2 7 2 65 10 44
2019 PE-03 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 PE-04 25 44 13 6 0 6 6 79 7 16
2018 PE 23 31 34 3 3 3 3 58 6 35
2018 PE-03 0 36 55 0 0 0 9 40 0 11
2018 PE-04 36 18 36 0 0 9 0 60 0 11

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 PE 43 36 5 13 3 0 0 79 16 40
2022 PE-03 35 49 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 PE-04 37 39 13 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2020 PE 43 43 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 47
2020 PE-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 PE 25 50 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 44
2019 PE-03 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 25 56 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2018 PE 26 51 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 35
2018 PE-03 18 55 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 PE-04 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 PE 24 54 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 40
2022 PE-03 19 65 8 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2022 PE-04 25 48 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2020 PE 27 54 8 10 0 0 0 81 10 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 31 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE 19 47 14 16 2 2 0 67 19 43
2019 PE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE-04 13 56 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2018 PE 26 40 20 6 9 0 0 66 14 35
2018 PE-03 9 36 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2018 PE-04 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 26 36 9 14 2 12 0 71 18 40
2022 PE-03 19 32 17 15 0 17 0 61 18 10
2022 PE-04 32 45 0 12 6 6 0 82 18 15
2020 PE 23 29 19 15 8 6 0 56 24 48
2020 PE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 PE-04 46 31 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 13
2019 PE 7 25 18 16 23 7 5 36 44 44
2019 PE-03 0 60 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PE-04 13 19 13 19 31 6 0 33 53 16
2018 PE 11 37 20 14 14 3 0 50 29 35
2018 PE-03 0 36 18 18 27 0 0 36 45 11
2018 PE-04 27 36 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 11

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 PE 45 53 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2022 PE-03 26 66 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2022 PE-04 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 40 48 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 48
2020 PE-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-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 PE 42 35 2 14 7 0 0 77 21 40
2022 PE-03 43 42 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 10
2022 PE-04 43 25 7 12 13 0 0 68 25 15
2020 PE 31 52 2 10 2 0 2 85 13 48
2020 PE-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE 50 41 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 44
2019 PE-03 10 70 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE-04 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 PE 54 31 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 40
2022 PE-03 27 57 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 PE-04 75 18 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PE 41 41 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 46
2020 PE-03 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 58 17 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2019 PE 62 33 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 42
2019 PE-03 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 PE 78 20 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2022 PE-03 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PE 79 15 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 48
2020 PE-03 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 PE 87 10 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 40
2022 PE-03 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PE 80 14 0 2 0 0 5 98 2 44
2019 PE-03 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 PE 44 28 22 4 0 2 0 73 4 40
2022 PE-03 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 39 25 31 6 0 0 0 64 6 15
2020 PE 31 31 21 10 4 2 0 64 15 48
2020 PE-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PE-04 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2019 PE 23 23 39 7 5 5 0 48 12 44
2019 PE-03 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 PE-04 19 13 38 6 13 13 0 36 21 16

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 PE 15 85 40
2020 PE 11 89 47
2019 PE 18 82 44
2018 PE 20 80 35

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 PE-04 0 13 13 20 0 40 15 28 44 15
2020 PE 17 33 13 10 4 23 0 65 19 48
2020 PE-03 30 50 0 0 0 20 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 15 38 0 23 0 23 0 70 30 13
2019 PE 14 27 14 7 9 27 2 58 23 44
2019 PE-03 20 40 20 0 0 20 0 75 0 10
2019 PE-04 13 19 13 19 19 19 0 38 46 16
2018 PE 14 23 20 6 6 29 3 54 17 35
2018 PE-03 0 36 27 9 9 18 0 44 22 11
2018 PE-04 9 9 27 9 0 45 0 33 17 11

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 PE 21 43 14 9 3 6 3 71 13 40
2020 PE 31 46 10 6 4 2 0 79 11 48
2020 PE-03 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 27 43 16 7 5 2 0 72 12 44
2019 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 13 44 13 19 13 0 0 56 31 16
2018 PE 18 38 21 15 6 3 0 58 21 34
2018 PE-03 10 30 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2018 PE-04 9 45 18 18 0 9 0 60 20 11

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE-04 0 100 15

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
2020 PE 17 29 21 2 4 27 0 63 9 48
2020 PE-03 30 40 10 0 0 20 0 88 0 10
2020 PE-04 15 38 23 0 0 23 0 70 0 13
2019 PE 16 28 16 5 0 33 2 68 7 43
2019 PE-04 6 31 19 6 0 31 6 60 10 16
2018 PE 14 29 17 3 3 31 3 65 9 35
2018 PE-03 0 36 36 9 0 18 0 44 11 11
2018 PE-04 9 18 18 0 0 55 0 60 0 11

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 PE 27 37 19 2 3 9 3 72 6 40
2020 PE 35 42 10 4 4 4 0 80 9 48
2020 PE-03 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 PE 32 41 20 2 0 5 0 76 2 44
2019 PE-03 60 20 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2019 PE-04 19 63 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2018 PE 17 37 23 9 3 11 0 61 13 35
2018 PE-03 9 27 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
2018 PE-04 9 55 18 0 0 18 0 78 0 11

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 PE 20 80 40
2022 PE-03 16 84 10
2022 PE-04 6 94 15
2020 PE 17 83 48
2020 PE-03 0 100 10
2020 PE-04 15 85 13
2019 PE 7 93 44
2019 PE-03 0 100 10
2019 PE-04 13 88 16

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 PE 64 28 0 0 2 5 0 98 2 40
2022 PE-03 33 59 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PE-04 75 19 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 60 31 2 4 0 2 0 94 4 48
2020 PE-03 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 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 PE 54 40 0 0 6 20

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 PE 65 35 20

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 PE 10 90 20

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 PE 56 44 20

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 PE 43 57 20

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 PE 21 79 20

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 PE 34 66 20

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 PE 15 85 20

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 PE 12 88 20

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 PE 16 84 20

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 PE 10 90 20

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 PE 27 73 20

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 PE 0 100 20

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 PE 29 71 20

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 PE 89 5 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20

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 PE 0 11 20 18 32 5 13 62 13 20

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 PE 0 33 9 19 32 0 8 55 35 20
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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 PE 69 22 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 40
2022 PE-03 34 50 8 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2022 PE-04 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 44 38 2 8 6 2 0 83 15 48
2020 PE-03 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 PE 0 7 10 12 48 8 16 78 9 40
2022 PE-03 0 16 18 0 41 16 9 54 21 10
2022 PE-04 0 0 12 19 55 0 14 86 0 15

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 28 48 15 5 3 2 0 77 7 40
2022 PE-03 16 76 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 PE-04 30 37 14 6 7 6 0 71 14 15
2020 PE 46 46 0 4 2 2 0 94 6 48
2020 PE-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE 50 40 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2019 PE-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2018 PE 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 34
2018 PE-03 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2018 PE-04 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 0 32 46 20 2 40
2022 PE-03 0 36 40 24 0 10
2022 PE-04 0 40 41 12 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 71 21 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2022 PE-03 34 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 52 33 2 6 4 2 0 87 11 48
2020 PE-03 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 PE 59 24 5 9 2 0 0 84 12 40
2022 PE-03 34 42 8 9 8 0 0 75 16 10
2022 PE-04 81 14 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PE 33 40 8 13 6 0 0 73 19 48
2020 PE-03 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 PE-04 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 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 PE 20 54 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 40
2022 PE-03 8 51 17 24 0 0 0 59 24 10
2022 PE-04 23 45 0 25 7 0 0 68 32 15
2020 PE 25 46 13 8 6 2 0 72 15 48
2020 PE-03 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE 16 45 11 18 9 0 0 61 27 44
2019 PE-03 30 30 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2019 PE-04 13 44 13 13 19 0 0 56 31 16
2018 PE 17 26 20 26 11 0 0 43 37 35
2018 PE-03 9 36 9 18 27 0 0 45 45 11
2018 PE-04 18 18 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 7 72 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 20
2020 PE 21 64 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2019 PE 12 65 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2019 PE-04 8 67 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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 PE 50 29 19 0 3 0 0 78 3 40
2022 PE-03 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 PE-04 33 42 18 0 7 0 0 75 7 15
2020 PE 21 44 19 8 6 0 2 66 15 48
2020 PE-03 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 PE-04 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE 12 42 28 7 12 0 0 53 19 43
2019 PE-03 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 7 40 47 0 7 0 0 47 7 15
2018 PE 9 37 34 6 14 0 0 46 20 35
2018 PE-03 18 18 18 18 27 0 0 36 45 11
2018 PE-04 9 55 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11

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 PE 6 15 16 24 39 0 0 21 63 40
2022 PE-03 0 27 23 8 42 0 0 27 49 10
2022 PE-04 6 12 25 26 32 0 0 17 58 15
2020 PE 6 19 26 23 26 0 0 26 49 47
2020 PE-03 0 20 50 10 20 0 0 20 30 10
2020 PE-04 15 15 15 31 23 0 0 31 54 13
2019 PE 2 20 32 18 27 0 0 23 45 44
2019 PE-03 0 40 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 10
2019 PE-04 0 0 50 19 31 0 0 0 50 16
2018 PE 0 6 29 31 34 0 0 6 66 35
2018 PE-03 0 9 9 18 64 0 0 9 82 11
2018 PE-04 0 9 45 27 18 0 0 9 45 11

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 PE 8 19 30 28 15 0 0 27 43 40
2022 PE-03 8 19 41 25 7 0 0 27 32 10
2022 PE-04 6 18 18 44 14 0 0 24 58 15
2020 PE 10 25 31 15 15 2 2 37 30 48
2020 PE-03 10 40 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2020 PE-04 31 15 31 8 15 0 0 46 23 13
2019 PE 9 20 23 30 18 0 0 30 48 44
2019 PE-03 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2019 PE-04 6 13 19 38 25 0 0 19 63 16
2018 PE 0 9 21 50 21 0 0 9 71 34
2018 PE-03 0 0 18 45 36 0 0 0 82 11
2018 PE-04 0 18 9 64 9 0 0 18 73 11

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 PE 4 17 16 20 43 0 0 21 63 40
2022 PE-03 0 19 24 9 49 0 0 19 57 10
2022 PE-04 0 24 18 19 39 0 0 24 58 15
2020 PE 13 17 29 23 19 0 0 29 42 48
2020 PE-03 10 20 60 10 0 0 0 30 10 10
2020 PE-04 23 8 23 15 31 0 0 31 46 13
2019 PE 5 18 27 34 16 0 0 23 50 44
2019 PE-03 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PE-04 0 13 25 38 25 0 0 13 63 16
2018 PE 0 6 11 51 31 0 0 6 83 35
2018 PE-03 0 0 9 36 55 0 0 0 91 11
2018 PE-04 0 9 9 73 9 0 0 9 82 11

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 PE 31 16 18 15 17 0 3 49 33 40
2022 PE-03 35 19 24 15 7 0 0 53 23 10
2022 PE-04 24 18 24 13 13 0 7 45 28 15
2020 PE 27 23 29 10 6 2 2 52 17 48
2020 PE-03 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2020 PE-04 31 15 46 8 0 0 0 46 8 13
2019 PE 30 40 16 0 9 0 5 73 10 43
2019 PE-03 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 33 33 13 0 13 0 7 71 14 15
2018 PE 21 29 24 15 9 0 3 52 24 34
2018 PE-03 30 0 50 0 10 0 10 33 11 10
2018 PE-04 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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 PE 21 13 18 31 14 0 3 35 46 40
2022 PE-03 9 8 28 48 7 0 0 17 55 10
2022 PE-04 23 18 20 19 12 0 7 45 34 15
2020 PE 21 27 25 17 10 0 0 48 27 48
2020 PE-03 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2020 PE-04 31 38 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2019 PE 21 28 28 12 12 0 0 49 23 43
2019 PE-03 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 27 27 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2018 PE 20 6 37 23 14 0 0 26 37 35
2018 PE-03 18 9 27 27 18 0 0 27 45 11
2018 PE-04 36 0 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11

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 PE 16 24 44 12 5 0 0 40 16 40
2022 PE-03 9 60 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 10
2022 PE-04 13 19 49 13 7 0 0 31 20 15
2020 PE 35 25 25 10 2 2 0 62 13 48
2020 PE-03 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 PE-04 54 8 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2019 PE 14 36 30 14 5 0 2 51 19 44
2019 PE-03 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2019 PE-04 13 44 25 13 6 0 0 56 19 16
2018 PE 9 41 38 6 6 0 0 50 12 34
2018 PE-03 0 36 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11
2018 PE-04 18 36 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11

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 PE 6 20 43 13 18 0 0 27 31 40
2022 PE-03 9 34 25 16 16 0 0 43 32 10
2022 PE-04 0 13 49 18 21 0 0 13 39 15
2020 PE 19 25 25 23 8 0 0 44 31 48
2020 PE-03 20 20 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2020 PE-04 31 23 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13
2019 PE 7 25 30 18 20 0 0 32 39 44
2019 PE-03 0 20 40 20 20 0 0 20 40 10
2019 PE-04 6 19 44 13 19 0 0 25 31 16
2018 PE 0 29 24 35 12 0 0 29 47 34
2018 PE-03 0 9 27 45 18 0 0 9 64 11
2018 PE-04 0 36 9 45 9 0 0 36 55 11

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 PE 12 37 21 20 10 0 0 49 30 40
2022 PE-03 19 40 27 8 7 0 0 59 15 10
2022 PE-04 0 39 12 36 14 0 0 39 50 15
2020 PE 29 31 23 10 6 0 0 60 17 48
2020 PE-03 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 PE-04 38 31 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2019 PE 7 30 36 14 14 0 0 36 27 44
2019 PE-03 10 20 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 10
2019 PE-04 13 31 31 13 13 0 0 44 25 16
2018 PE 12 26 32 18 12 0 0 38 29 34
2018 PE-03 9 27 18 36 9 0 0 36 45 11
2018 PE-04 18 18 45 9 9 0 0 36 18 11

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 PE 40 30 19 7 2 0 3 72 9 40
2022 PE-03 35 23 34 0 8 0 0 58 8 10
2022 PE-04 43 37 0 12 0 0 7 87 13 15
2020 PE 48 21 21 6 4 0 0 69 10 48
2020 PE-03 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2020 PE-04 69 15 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 PE 14 43 30 5 7 0 2 58 12 44
2019 PE-03 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 PE-04 25 38 25 0 13 0 0 63 13 16

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 PE 58 23 12 4 0 0 3 83 5 40
2022 PE-03 57 35 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PE-04 74 7 6 6 0 0 7 87 6 15
2020 PE 40 33 13 13 2 0 0 73 15 48
2020 PE-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 38 23 15 23 0 0 0 62 23 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 PE 18 34 19 15 14 0 0 52 29 40
2022 PE-03 9 34 17 25 15 0 0 43 41 10
2022 PE-04 33 30 17 6 14 0 0 63 20 15
2020 PE 27 25 27 13 8 0 0 52 21 48
2020 PE-03 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PE-04 23 31 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2019 PE 23 25 27 11 14 0 0 48 25 44
2019 PE-03 10 40 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2019 PE-04 31 31 19 13 6 0 0 63 19 16
2018 PE 12 26 32 12 18 0 0 38 29 34
2018 PE-03 9 9 45 0 36 0 0 18 36 11
2018 PE-04 9 55 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11

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 PE 54 12 15 9 2 2 6 72 12 40
2022 PE-03 67 18 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 10
2022 PE-04 50 6 12 25 0 0 7 60 27 15
2020 PE 46 33 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 48
2020 PE-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 PE-04 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 PE 42 37 9 7 0 0 5 83 7 43
2019 PE-04 44 44 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 16
2018 PE 44 35 15 0 3 0 3 82 3 34
2018 PE-03 18 36 36 0 0 0 9 60 0 11
2018 PE-04 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PE 54 41 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2022 PE-03 32 68 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 30 32 30 6 2 0 0 62 9 47
2020 PE-03 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2020 PE-04 23 23 31 15 8 0 0 46 23 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 PE 63 24 3 2 0 0 8 94 2 40
2022 PE-03 65 26 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 69 17 0 6 0 0 7 93 7 15
2020 PE 74 11 0 9 0 0 6 91 9 47
2020 PE-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE 70 9 5 0 0 0 16 95 0 44
2019 PE-03 50 20 10 0 0 0 20 88 0 10
2019 PE-04 81 6 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 16
2018 PE 76 12 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 34
2018 PE-03 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PE-04 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 PE 78 14 0 5 0 0 3 95 5 40
2022 PE-03 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 74 12 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2020 PE 77 4 4 2 6 0 6 87 9 48
2020 PE-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 PE 64 19 5 0 10 0 2 85 10 42
2019 PE-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 60 13 7 0 20 0 0 73 20 15
2018 PE 68 15 6 0 3 0 9 90 3 34
2018 PE-03 64 18 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PE-04 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11

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 PE 75 17 0 3 2 0 3 95 5 40
2022 PE-03 50 41 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2022 PE-04 85 7 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2020 PE 65 25 4 4 0 0 2 91 4 48
2020 PE-03 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE 72 23 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 43
2019 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 PE 74 20 0 0 3 0 3 97 3 35
2018 PE-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PE-04 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 PE 60 24 9 2 2 0 3 86 5 40
2022 PE-03 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 PE-04 49 25 12 7 0 0 7 80 7 15
2020 PE 65 13 10 2 8 0 2 79 11 48
2020 PE-03 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 PE-04 77 8 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE 42 14 23 9 12 0 0 56 21 43
2019 PE-03 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PE-04 50 6 13 6 25 0 0 56 31 16
2018 PE 26 31 20 14 6 0 3 59 21 35
2018 PE-03 9 27 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11
2018 PE-04 36 27 18 9 0 0 9 70 10 11

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 PE 50 17 3 0 0 0 30 96 0 40
2022 PE-03 58 18 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 31 19 7 0 0 0 43 87 0 15
2020 PE 56 15 2 0 0 0 27 97 0 48
2020 PE-03 60 0 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 PE 47 16 5 2 0 0 30 90 3 43
2019 PE-03 30 10 10 0 0 0 50 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 25 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2018 PE 50 12 6 0 3 0 29 88 4 34
2018 PE-03 50 10 10 0 0 0 30 86 0 10
2018 PE-04 64 9 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 11

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 PE 67 22 3 3 0 0 5 94 3 40
2022 PE-03 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 67 19 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2020 PE 77 19 0 0 0 2 2 100 0 48
2020 PE-03 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 PE-04 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 PE 72 21 0 5 0 0 2 95 5 43
2019 PE-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 PE 69 20 3 0 3 0 6 94 3 35
2018 PE-03 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PE-04 64 27 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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 PE 83 7 3 0 2 0 5 94 3 40
2022 PE-03 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 PE-04 76 11 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2020 PE 77 15 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 48
2020 PE-03 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE 79 12 2 0 5 0 2 93 5 43
2019 PE-03 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 PE 80 11 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 35
2018 PE-03 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PE-04 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 PE 27 40 25 0 5 0 3 69 5 40
2022 PE-03 32 35 17 0 16 0 0 67 16 10
2022 PE-04 33 23 36 0 0 0 7 61 0 15
2020 PE 44 25 21 6 2 0 2 70 9 48
2020 PE-03 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2020 PE-04 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE 53 30 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 43
2019 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 PE 60 23 6 3 6 0 3 85 9 35
2018 PE-03 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2018 PE-04 64 27 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 PE 7 26 28 24 14 0 0 33 38 40
2022 PE-03 0 36 24 25 15 0 0 36 40 10
2022 PE-04 0 37 37 13 13 0 0 37 26 15
2020 PE 13 29 38 17 4 0 0 42 21 48
2020 PE-03 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2020 PE-04 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2019 PE 2 32 45 14 7 0 0 34 20 44
2019 PE-03 0 40 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2019 PE-04 6 19 50 19 6 0 0 25 25 16
2018 PE 3 14 54 20 9 0 0 17 29 35
2018 PE-03 0 0 36 55 9 0 0 0 64 11
2018 PE-04 0 18 73 9 0 0 0 18 9 11

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 PE 24 33 29 11 4 0 0 15 57 40
2022 PE-03 40 24 19 17 0 0 0 17 64 10
2022 PE-04 19 51 23 6 0 0 0 6 70 15
2020 PE 9 30 38 17 6 0 0 23 38 47
2020 PE-03 10 30 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10
2020 PE-04 0 38 31 23 8 0 0 31 38 13
2019 PE 16 23 45 11 5 0 0 16 39 44
2019 PE-03 0 40 50 0 10 0 0 10 40 10
2019 PE-04 19 25 44 13 0 0 0 13 44 16
2018 PE 24 41 21 12 3 0 0 15 65 34
2018 PE-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 0 80 10
2018 PE-04 0 55 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 11
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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 PE 17 81 2 0 40
2022 PE-03 0 100 0 0 10
2022 PE-04 24 69 6 0 15
2020 PE 46 48 6 0 48
2020 PE-03 50 50 0 0 10
2020 PE-04 31 69 0 0 13

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 PE 36 64 22

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 PE 60 14 5 7 8 0 7 79 15 40
2022 PE-03 76 8 8 0 0 0 9 92 0 10
2022 PE-04 51 19 0 12 12 0 6 74 26 15
2020 PE 42 23 15 8 4 4 4 70 14 48
2020 PE-03 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 PE-04 62 23 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13
2019 PE 33 23 19 7 9 0 9 62 18 43
2019 PE-03 20 20 30 10 0 0 20 50 13 10
2019 PE-04 38 25 13 13 6 0 6 67 20 16
2018 PE 29 26 26 6 6 3 6 59 13 35
2018 PE-03 36 18 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2018 PE-04 36 27 18 9 0 0 9 70 10 11

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 PE 18 36 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 22

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 PE 5 14 9 36 27 0 9 20 70 22
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