2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Justice by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 42 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 855
2022 Woman 42 41 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 1995
2022 Another gender 45 30 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 Man 39 42 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 848
2020 Woman 41 41 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 2051
2019 Man 38 43 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 741
2019 Woman 36 44 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1803
2018 Man 35 43 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 757
2018 Woman 33 46 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1736

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 855
2022 Woman 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1990
2022 Another gender 37 48 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 10
2020 Man 39 37 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 847
2020 Woman 38 37 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 2036
2019 Man 33 39 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 737
2019 Woman 30 37 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 1801
2018 Man 31 40 11 9 10 0 0 70 19 760
2018 Woman 28 37 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 1754

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 32 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 855
2022 Woman 55 33 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 1990
2022 Another gender 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 844
2020 Woman 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 2032
2019 Man 51 36 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 729
2019 Woman 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 1799
2018 Man 49 37 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 756
2018 Woman 50 38 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1737

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 855
2022 Woman 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1995
2022 Another gender 52 34 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 10
2020 Man 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 847
2020 Woman 46 39 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 2048
2019 Man 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 739
2019 Woman 41 42 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 1808
2018 Man 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 759
2018 Woman 39 42 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 1754

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 34 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 855
2022 Woman 43 35 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 1995
2022 Another gender 63 22 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 10
2020 Man 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 841
2020 Woman 42 35 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 2045
2019 Man 37 33 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 740
2019 Woman 35 34 16 9 6 1 0 69 14 1808
2018 Man 32 33 19 9 7 0 0 65 16 762
2018 Woman 32 34 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 1751

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 36 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 855
2022 Woman 41 38 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1990
2022 Another gender 45 40 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 10
2020 Man 42 34 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 842
2020 Woman 42 36 12 7 3 0 0 78 9 2035
2019 Man 36 35 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 736
2019 Woman 34 36 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 1794
2018 Man 30 36 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 758
2018 Woman 31 37 17 11 5 0 0 68 16 1747

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 26 16 8 5 4 1 69 14 855
2022 Woman 38 26 14 10 6 6 1 69 17 1995
2022 Another gender 62 14 17 0 7 0 0 76 7 10
2020 Man 40 25 17 9 6 3 1 68 15 846
2020 Woman 39 26 17 9 5 4 0 68 15 2050
2019 Man 34 28 17 11 6 3 1 65 17 741
2019 Woman 32 24 19 12 8 4 2 59 21 1807
2018 Man 30 26 19 13 8 3 1 58 22 759
2018 Woman 30 27 19 13 8 3 1 59 21 1756
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 26 11 3 2 2 5 82 6 855
2022 Woman 47 26 13 4 2 2 5 79 6 1990
2022 Another gender 73 7 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Man 52 27 11 3 2 1 3 83 5 844
2020 Woman 48 26 13 4 2 2 5 80 7 2050
2019 Man 48 27 13 4 2 2 4 79 7 741
2019 Woman 43 26 16 5 3 1 5 74 9 1812

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 32 7 6 3 1 1 85 9 855
2022 Woman 49 31 10 6 2 1 1 81 8 1990
2022 Another gender 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2020 Man 50 32 9 4 3 1 1 83 8 846
2020 Woman 49 30 10 6 5 1 1 79 10 2053
2019 Man 46 32 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 738
2019 Woman 40 33 11 7 6 1 1 75 13 1800
2018 Man 42 33 10 8 5 1 1 77 13 760
2018 Woman 39 33 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 1745

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 25 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 855
2022 Woman 57 26 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 1990
2022 Another gender 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 57 27 7 5 4 0 1 84 9 848
2020 Woman 57 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2051
2019 Man 50 31 8 5 4 0 0 82 9 742
2019 Woman 48 29 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 1808
2018 Man 48 27 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 762
2018 Woman 44 30 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 1752

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 25 10 6 3 10 0 79 10 855
2022 Woman 44 29 12 4 3 7 0 79 8 1990
2022 Another gender 55 23 14 0 0 8 0 85 0 10
2020 Man 46 25 12 6 3 8 0 78 9 850
2020 Woman 44 31 10 5 2 8 0 81 8 2052
2019 Man 35 30 13 9 5 9 0 71 15 741
2019 Woman 33 33 14 8 5 7 0 71 13 1807
2018 Man 30 28 15 9 5 12 0 66 16 762
2018 Woman 31 32 17 8 5 8 0 68 14 1763

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 32 12 9 7 3 0 72 16 855
2022 Woman 38 32 13 8 5 3 0 72 14 1990
2022 Another gender 41 20 16 14 0 8 0 67 16 10
2020 Man 39 30 13 10 6 2 0 70 17 847
2020 Woman 39 35 13 8 4 2 0 75 12 2049
2019 Man 29 31 16 13 8 2 0 62 21 742
2019 Woman 28 33 18 12 7 2 0 62 20 1802
2018 Man 24 31 18 14 11 3 0 57 25 761
2018 Woman 25 33 17 13 9 2 0 60 22 1758

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 33 16 11 7 8 0 64 19 855
2022 Woman 27 33 16 13 6 6 0 63 20 1990
2022 Another gender 30 17 6 38 0 8 0 52 41 10
2020 Man 27 32 18 11 6 6 0 63 18 845
2020 Woman 28 35 17 10 4 6 0 67 15 2050
2019 Man 20 31 20 13 9 6 0 55 24 740
2019 Woman 19 31 20 15 8 7 0 55 24 1797
2018 Man 16 27 22 15 11 8 0 46 29 759
2018 Woman 16 31 20 17 8 7 0 51 28 1755

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 34 15 13 7 3 0 65 20 855
2022 Woman 28 37 13 14 7 3 0 66 21 1990
2022 Another gender 30 26 0 28 7 8 0 62 38 10
2020 Man 27 38 16 12 5 2 0 66 17 849
2020 Woman 30 38 14 12 5 2 0 69 17 2053
2019 Man 17 36 20 14 10 3 0 55 25 743
2019 Woman 18 32 18 19 10 3 0 52 30 1808
2018 Man 15 32 19 17 12 4 0 49 31 759
2018 Woman 15 32 19 20 11 3 0 48 32 1761
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 38 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 855
2022 Woman 37 36 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 1990
2022 Another gender 45 30 18 0 7 0 0 75 7 10
2020 Man 32 40 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 848
2020 Woman 34 39 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 2044
2019 Man 29 38 12 13 8 0 0 68 21 738
2019 Woman 26 39 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 1804
2018 Man 25 33 15 14 12 0 0 59 26 759
2018 Woman 26 35 14 16 9 0 0 61 25 1758

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 47 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 855
2022 Woman 40 45 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 1990
2022 Another gender 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 Man 34 42 12 9 2 0 0 77 12 844
2020 Woman 37 44 10 7 2 0 0 81 8 2042
2019 Man 31 42 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 735
2019 Woman 30 45 12 9 3 0 0 75 13 1795
2018 Man 31 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 763
2018 Woman 30 45 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 1756

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 37 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 855
2022 Woman 45 32 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 1995
2022 Another gender 57 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 Man 45 33 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 846
2020 Woman 44 32 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 2049
2019 Man 39 37 10 8 5 1 1 77 13 743
2019 Woman 38 32 13 9 6 1 1 72 15 1811
2018 Man 34 36 13 13 4 1 0 70 17 762
2018 Woman 34 36 13 10 6 1 1 71 16 1752

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 855
2022 Woman 41 42 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 1990
2022 Another gender 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 38 42 11 6 2 0 0 80 9 838
2020 Woman 41 40 9 8 2 0 0 82 10 2039
2019 Man 33 44 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 735
2019 Woman 31 44 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 1797
2018 Man 30 47 8 10 4 0 0 77 14 762
2018 Woman 28 48 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 1759

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 25 11 4 3 2 1 81 8 855
2022 Woman 54 24 10 5 3 2 1 81 9 1990
2022 Another gender 51 32 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 Man 53 24 11 5 5 2 1 79 10 848
2020 Woman 51 25 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 2045

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 36 15 11 7 3 0 65 19 855
2022 Woman 26 37 14 12 8 3 0 65 20 1995
2022 Another gender 9 43 27 0 7 15 0 60 8 10
2020 Man 26 35 17 11 10 2 0 61 21 846
2020 Woman 25 37 15 13 7 2 0 64 21 2048
2019 Man 20 34 17 13 14 2 0 55 27 740
2019 Woman 20 32 16 16 13 2 0 53 30 1806
2018 Man 19 29 17 18 14 2 0 50 33 758
2018 Woman 18 33 17 18 12 2 0 52 30 1750

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 27 15 5 5 2 5 74 11 855
2022 Woman 40 24 17 7 6 1 5 68 14 1990
2022 Another gender 47 20 18 7 8 0 0 67 15 10
2020 Man 47 22 16 6 4 1 3 72 11 850
2020 Woman 45 23 15 7 5 1 4 71 13 2056
2019 Man 47 26 13 6 3 1 3 77 10 741
2019 Woman 47 24 15 6 4 1 4 74 10 1811

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 19 9 3 2 2 5 84 5 855
2022 Woman 56 21 11 3 3 2 4 82 7 1990
2022 Another gender 69 6 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 Man 57 24 11 3 2 1 2 83 5 849
2020 Woman 57 22 11 4 2 1 3 82 6 2043
2019 Man 54 25 10 4 3 1 3 82 8 737
2019 Woman 52 24 12 4 3 1 3 80 8 1807

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 75 6 4 2 2 5 7 91 4 855
2022 Woman 73 8 4 1 2 5 7 92 3 1990
2022 Another gender 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 Man 76 8 4 2 3 4 3 90 5 848
2020 Woman 75 8 4 2 2 5 4 91 4 2047
2019 Man 77 8 3 2 3 3 3 91 6 738
2019 Woman 74 8 4 2 3 5 4 90 5 1799

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 74 7 3 0 2 3 11 94 3 850
2022 Woman 72 8 4 1 1 2 11 93 3 1990
2022 Another gender 68 25 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 Man 76 8 4 2 1 2 8 92 3 849
2020 Woman 73 10 4 2 2 2 8 92 4 2048
2019 Man 81 7 2 1 1 1 7 95 2 738
2019 Woman 78 6 3 1 1 2 9 94 3 1801

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 32 11 15 14 2 1 59 30 855
2022 Woman 20 33 11 16 15 2 2 56 33 1995
2022 Another gender 17 23 29 22 8 0 0 40 30 10
2020 Man 23 29 14 13 17 2 2 54 31 850
2020 Woman 19 28 14 18 16 3 2 50 35 2054
2019 Man 21 28 13 15 19 2 2 51 36 744
2019 Woman 16 25 14 18 23 2 1 43 43 1810
2018 Man 17 23 15 18 23 2 1 42 43 760
2018 Woman 14 25 14 20 23 2 1 40 45 1755

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 41 11 9 5 1 1 75 14 855
2022 Woman 30 39 14 11 5 0 0 69 17 1990
2022 Another gender 31 28 11 30 0 0 0 59 30 10
2020 Man 33 40 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 847
2020 Woman 30 39 14 11 4 0 0 70 16 2031
2019 Man 32 37 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 735
2019 Woman 24 37 16 16 7 0 0 61 23 1793
2018 Man 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 759
2018 Woman 22 39 16 15 8 0 0 61 23 1746

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 36 12 9 4 0 0 75 12 855
2022 Woman 38 38 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 1990
2022 Another gender 44 37 11 0 0 8 0 88 0 10
2020 Man 35 39 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 847
2020 Woman 39 37 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 2041
2019 Man 32 35 17 10 6 0 1 68 15 736
2019 Woman 31 36 16 10 6 0 0 67 17 1804
2018 Man 29 36 16 10 8 0 0 65 19 757
2018 Woman 31 38 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 1743

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 855
2022 Woman 39 39 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 1990
2022 Another gender 52 41 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 Man 35 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 846
2020 Woman 34 43 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 2047
2019 Man 34 40 14 9 4 0 0 74 13 738
2019 Woman 28 43 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 1772
2018 Man 27 39 14 11 9 0 0 66 19 755
2018 Woman 28 38 14 14 7 0 0 66 20 1752

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 42 16 9 3 3 0 71 13 850
2022 Woman 23 40 19 9 3 5 0 67 13 1990
2022 Another gender 15 63 14 0 0 8 0 85 0 10
2020 Man 24 43 19 8 4 3 0 69 12 846
2020 Woman 20 45 19 9 2 5 0 68 12 2052
2019 Man 19 43 22 9 4 3 0 64 14 741
2019 Woman 16 38 22 13 4 5 0 58 19 1806
2018 Man 20 34 23 12 7 3 0 56 20 760
2018 Woman 15 35 26 13 6 5 0 52 20 1755

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 34 11 11 6 0 0 73 16 850
2022 Woman 39 35 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 1995
2022 Another gender 31 35 15 18 0 0 0 67 18 10
2020 Man 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 841
2020 Woman 38 35 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 2048
2019 Man 37 36 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 741
2019 Woman 37 35 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 1803
2018 Man 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 761
2018 Woman 39 36 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 1755

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 32 20 12 10 0 0 58 22 855
2022 Woman 27 31 21 11 10 0 0 58 21 1995
2022 Another gender 37 38 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 Man 20 33 23 12 11 0 0 53 24 840
2020 Woman 24 32 20 14 10 0 0 57 24 2040
2019 Man 25 31 23 12 8 0 0 56 20 738
2019 Woman 28 32 20 11 9 0 0 60 20 1796
2018 Man 24 32 22 13 9 0 0 57 21 760
2018 Woman 26 32 21 12 8 0 0 58 21 1762

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 24 6 2 2 2 1 89 5 855
2022 Woman 62 23 6 3 2 2 2 88 5 1995
2022 Another gender 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 39 26 855
2022 Woman 29 37 34 1995
2022 Another gender 24 43 33 10
2020 Man 21 43 36 851
2020 Woman 18 44 38 2053
2019 Man 23 40 37 745
2019 Woman 21 40 39 1817
2018 Man 26 36 38 760
2018 Woman 22 40 38 1758

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 35 21 11 6 8 290
2022 Woman 15 43 21 6 5 9 570
2020 Man 17 35 29 8 5 7 181
2020 Woman 20 36 29 4 4 6 376
2019 Man 14 37 29 9 5 6 173
2019 Woman 16 31 31 7 7 8 393
2018 Man 14 32 25 20 4 5 198
2018 Woman 14 32 32 7 6 8 383
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Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 39 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 855
2022 Woman 52 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1985
2022 Another gender 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 48 40 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 839
2020 Woman 48 39 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 2040
2019 Man 43 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 735
2019 Woman 38 43 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 1801
2018 Man 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 762
2018 Woman 39 43 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 1756

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 43 16 8 2 2 0 73 11 855
2022 Woman 29 46 16 7 2 1 0 75 9 1990
2022 Another gender 28 43 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 10
2020 Man 27 45 18 7 2 1 0 73 9 848
2020 Woman 30 46 16 6 1 2 0 77 7 2051
2019 Man 24 43 17 11 4 2 0 68 15 743
2019 Woman 24 44 19 8 3 2 0 70 11 1809
2018 Man 19 42 20 13 5 1 0 62 17 760
2018 Woman 23 43 20 10 3 1 0 67 13 1749

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 18 34 26 12 1 2 40 26 850
2022 Woman 7 22 36 21 11 1 2 33 30 1990
2022 Another gender 0 20 29 9 22 0 20 39 25 10
2020 Man 5 22 38 23 9 1 1 33 28 843
2020 Woman 6 20 40 22 10 1 1 32 28 2048
2019 Man 7 22 38 24 8 1 1 32 30 743
2019 Woman 7 23 39 20 8 1 2 29 31 1810
2018 Man 8 21 38 23 10 1 0 32 29 761
2018 Woman 7 22 41 19 8 1 2 27 30 1756

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 24 33 19 11 1 3 31 34 850
2022 Woman 10 21 35 20 9 2 4 30 33 1990
2022 Another gender 32 8 29 9 14 0 9 25 43 10
2020 Man 10 21 34 23 9 1 2 34 32 844
2020 Woman 8 21 35 23 10 2 2 34 30 2043
2019 Man 14 22 32 21 9 1 2 31 37 742
2019 Woman 14 23 33 19 7 2 2 27 39 1801
2018 Man 12 24 34 16 12 1 1 29 37 756
2018 Woman 15 23 34 17 8 2 2 25 39 1755

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 19 33 24 13 1 1 38 28 855
2022 Woman 9 21 35 21 11 0 2 33 31 1985
2022 Another gender 18 35 24 0 14 0 9 15 58 10
2020 Man 10 21 35 24 8 0 1 32 32 844
2020 Woman 9 20 37 24 9 0 1 33 29 2042
2019 Man 8 19 37 25 10 0 1 35 28 739
2019 Woman 9 21 39 22 9 1 1 31 30 1798
2018 Man 9 19 39 22 11 0 0 33 28 757
2018 Woman 9 21 39 21 9 1 1 30 30 1741

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 19 28 22 15 2 4 39 31 855
2022 Woman 12 22 27 18 15 2 4 35 37 1985
2022 Another gender 18 14 31 15 14 8 0 31 35 10
2020 Man 11 25 30 21 10 2 1 32 37 846
2020 Woman 13 22 30 21 11 2 1 33 36 2046
2019 Man 12 22 32 22 9 1 2 32 35 739
2019 Woman 16 23 29 18 11 2 2 30 40 1806
2018 Man 18 25 27 19 10 2 1 29 43 759
2018 Woman 18 27 28 15 9 1 2 24 47 1755

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 16 27 25 15 4 4 44 26 855
2022 Woman 9 16 29 20 16 5 5 40 28 1990
2022 Another gender 0 16 43 26 15 0 0 41 16 10
2020 Man 4 13 29 31 17 3 2 51 18 840
2020 Woman 6 13 28 30 18 3 2 51 19 2046
2019 Man 9 16 29 29 12 2 2 43 26 741
2019 Woman 11 20 30 21 12 3 3 36 33 1802
2018 Man 12 19 30 23 12 2 1 37 32 759
2018 Woman 13 20 30 20 11 3 2 32 36 1743

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 23 32 20 10 3 2 32 34 855
2022 Woman 10 19 34 18 13 3 3 33 31 1985
2022 Another gender 18 7 37 24 14 0 0 38 25 10
2020 Man 11 22 33 21 11 2 1 32 34 845
2020 Woman 7 20 36 21 11 3 2 33 29 2043
2019 Man 12 22 33 21 8 1 2 30 36 738
2019 Woman 13 22 34 17 9 3 2 28 36 1799
2018 Man 14 23 35 16 9 2 1 26 38 760
2018 Woman 14 24 34 17 6 3 2 24 40 1758

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 12 37 28 17 1 1 46 16 855
2022 Woman 4 13 37 28 15 0 2 44 18 1990
2022 Another gender 8 9 50 34 0 0 0 34 17 10
2020 Man 6 23 38 22 9 0 1 31 30 844
2020 Woman 7 23 43 19 7 0 0 26 30 2048
2019 Man 10 20 38 20 11 1 1 31 31 743
2019 Woman 11 23 38 19 8 1 1 27 34 1801

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 36 20 17 8 3 0 55 25 855
2022 Woman 17 36 19 17 7 3 0 55 24 1990
2022 Another gender 20 49 0 16 7 8 0 75 25 10
2020 Man 17 40 20 15 5 3 0 58 21 844
2020 Woman 20 40 19 14 3 4 0 62 18 2039
2019 Man 15 30 26 18 7 3 0 46 26 743
2019 Woman 12 33 24 20 7 4 0 48 28 1797

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 32 8 4 3 3 0 84 8 850
2022 Woman 46 32 8 8 5 2 0 79 13 1990
2022 Another gender 71 21 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 47 30 7 9 5 2 0 78 14 846
2020 Woman 43 32 9 9 5 2 0 77 14 2048
2019 Man 44 32 10 7 6 1 0 78 13 741
2019 Woman 35 33 12 11 8 1 0 69 19 1805
2018 Man 38 30 11 10 9 2 0 70 19 759
2018 Woman 32 34 10 14 8 1 0 67 23 1746

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 29 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 855
2022 Woman 56 33 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 1990
2022 Another gender 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 56 31 6 4 1 1 0 88 6 842
2020 Woman 52 36 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 2044
2019 Man 52 33 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 739
2019 Woman 41 39 7 9 4 0 0 80 12 1808
2018 Man 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 762
2018 Woman 38 40 9 9 4 0 0 78 12 1744

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 35 6 2 1 1 0 90 4 855
2022 Woman 51 35 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 1990
2022 Another gender 78 14 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 Man 52 34 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 841
2020 Woman 47 38 9 4 2 1 0 86 6 2034
2019 Man 48 36 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 741
2019 Woman 39 40 11 6 2 1 0 80 8 1808
2018 Man 44 41 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 759
2018 Woman 37 43 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 1747

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 37 12 5 4 3 0 78 9 855
2022 Woman 33 42 12 7 4 2 0 77 12 1995
2022 Another gender 57 28 0 0 7 8 0 92 8 10
2020 Man 35 38 12 9 3 3 0 74 13 847
2020 Woman 30 43 14 8 3 2 0 74 11 2039
2019 Man 29 45 14 7 3 1 0 75 11 740
2019 Woman 26 40 16 10 4 3 0 68 15 1801
2018 Man 34 40 13 7 3 2 0 76 11 758
2018 Woman 34 41 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 1755

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 36 11 4 2 7 0 83 6 855
2022 Woman 36 38 11 6 3 6 0 79 9 1990
2022 Another gender 50 35 0 7 0 8 0 92 8 10
2020 Man 41 32 14 5 3 5 0 77 8 845
2020 Woman 36 39 13 5 2 4 0 79 8 2050
2019 Man 38 39 12 4 2 4 0 81 7 734
2019 Woman 36 38 14 5 3 4 0 77 8 1799
2018 Man 40 35 13 3 4 5 0 79 7 757
2018 Woman 38 38 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 1755

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 32 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 855
2022 Woman 51 36 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1995
2022 Another gender 72 13 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2020 Man 52 31 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 846
2020 Woman 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 2042
2019 Man 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 739
2019 Woman 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1809
2018 Man 41 35 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 758
2018 Woman 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1755

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 29 7 4 3 8 5 83 8 855
2022 Woman 40 28 10 6 4 7 5 78 11 1995
2022 Another gender 41 51 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 27 9 4 2 9 6 81 8 855
2022 Woman 38 27 10 7 4 7 6 76 13 1990
2022 Another gender 26 55 11 0 0 8 0 88 0 10

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 30 16 3 1 11 1 77 5 855
2022 Woman 32 31 20 4 1 12 1 72 6 1990
2022 Another gender 32 32 28 0 0 8 0 69 0 10
2020 Man 40 32 15 5 1 6 0 77 7 848
2020 Woman 35 38 14 5 2 6 1 77 7 2047

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 31 8 3 4 7 3 83 8 855
2022 Woman 39 32 9 6 4 6 4 78 12 1990
2022 Another gender 47 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2020 Man 44 27 12 6 4 5 2 76 11 846
2020 Woman 38 33 11 7 4 5 2 77 12 2045

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 16 21 4 5 38 3 49 15 850
2022 Woman 13 19 20 3 2 38 3 55 10 1990
2022 Another gender 6 14 21 0 9 41 9 41 18 10

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 12 28 18 12 30 0 17 43 15
2022 Woman 4 11 15 7 41 18 4 19 62 30
2020 Man 0 5 17 10 49 19 0 6 73 21
2020 Woman 3 9 18 24 35 12 0 13 66 38

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 31 14 5 2 11 7 73 9 850
2022 Woman 24 28 18 7 5 12 5 63 15 1990
2022 Another gender 60 21 0 0 0 19 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 31 29 17 7 5 9 4 68 13 848
2020 Woman 23 27 19 10 4 12 5 60 17 2045
2019 Man 31 29 16 8 4 8 4 68 14 742
2019 Woman 22 29 18 12 8 7 3 57 23 1810
2018 Man 21 32 20 9 7 7 3 59 19 760
2018 Woman 16 31 19 14 10 8 3 53 26 1752

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 37 12 6 3 2 1 78 9 855
2022 Woman 35 39 11 8 3 3 1 77 11 1990
2022 Another gender 35 23 26 6 9 0 0 59 15 10
2020 Man 38 37 12 7 3 2 0 77 11 846
2020 Woman 35 35 12 10 3 3 1 74 13 2047
2019 Man 35 36 14 8 3 3 1 74 12 743
2019 Woman 32 37 12 10 5 3 1 72 16 1804
2018 Man 35 40 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 757
2018 Woman 33 38 13 10 3 2 0 73 14 1755

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 39 14 4 2 1 0 80 6 855
2022 Woman 36 42 15 4 2 1 0 79 6 1990
2022 Another gender 35 43 14 0 0 8 0 85 0 10
2020 Man 40 34 17 5 2 1 0 75 8 844
2020 Woman 37 39 16 5 2 1 0 77 7 2047
2019 Man 34 37 19 6 3 2 0 73 8 741
2019 Woman 30 39 19 7 3 2 0 70 11 1794
2018 Man 31 40 19 6 3 1 0 72 9 759
2018 Woman 29 41 19 6 3 2 0 71 9 1747

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 21 15 10 10 17 4 55 25 855
2022 Woman 18 22 17 14 12 15 4 48 31 1990
2022 Another gender 0 21 23 7 7 33 9 36 24 10
2020 Man 22 21 17 10 14 14 3 51 29 848
2020 Woman 17 21 19 13 12 14 3 46 31 2045
2019 Man 18 19 18 15 14 13 2 44 34 742
2019 Woman 13 18 20 16 18 12 3 37 39 1805
2018 Man 16 19 20 14 17 12 1 41 37 759
2018 Woman 12 19 21 18 17 10 3 36 40 1751

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 46 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 855
2022 Woman 40 44 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 1995
2022 Another gender 25 59 0 9 8 0 0 83 17 10
2020 Man 28 50 6 14 2 0 0 79 16 847
2020 Woman 30 50 4 15 2 0 0 80 17 2056

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 33 7 9 4 0 2 80 13 850
2022 Woman 45 36 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 1990
2022 Another gender 28 49 0 8 9 0 6 82 18 10
2020 Man 30 41 11 14 4 0 1 71 18 844
2020 Woman 31 43 8 14 3 0 0 74 18 2053
2019 Man 42 38 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 741
2019 Woman 42 38 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 1807

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 855
2022 Woman 49 35 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1990
2022 Another gender 53 39 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 Man 44 35 10 9 2 0 0 79 10 836
2020 Woman 42 38 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 2033
2019 Man 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 7 733
2019 Woman 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1789

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 75 17 2 3 1 1 1 94 4 855
2022 Woman 76 18 2 2 1 0 1 95 2 1995
2022 Another gender 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 Man 73 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 844
2020 Woman 76 18 2 2 1 1 1 95 2 2047

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 84 7 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 855
2022 Woman 86 8 2 2 1 0 2 96 3 1995
2022 Another gender 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Man 82 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 740
2019 Woman 81 10 3 2 2 0 2 93 3 1801

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 22 12 3 3 11 4 79 7 855
2022 Woman 43 21 12 6 3 12 4 76 10 1995
2022 Another gender 48 14 7 0 8 23 0 81 10 10
2020 Man 49 24 9 6 2 7 2 81 9 846
2020 Woman 47 21 12 4 3 10 3 78 8 2053
2019 Man 45 25 12 4 3 9 2 79 8 744
2019 Woman 45 21 13 5 3 12 2 76 9 1810

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 855
2022 Woman 8 92 1995
2020 Man 6 94 848
2020 Woman 9 91 2050
2019 Man 10 90 743
2019 Woman 13 87 1814
2018 Man 12 88 757
2018 Woman 14 86 1756

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 50
2022 Woman 41 59 170
2020 Man 49 51 52
2020 Woman 47 53 186
2019 Man 49 51 72
2019 Woman 55 45 235
2018 Man 45 55 90
2018 Woman 53 47 246

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 42 50
2022 Woman 48 52 170
2020 Man 56 44 52
2020 Woman 59 41 186
2019 Man 61 39 72
2019 Woman 55 45 235
2018 Man 60 40 90
2018 Woman 61 39 246

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 50
2022 Woman 7 93 170
2019 Man 9 91 72
2019 Woman 8 92 235
2018 Man 5 95 90
2018 Woman 5 95 246

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 50
2022 Woman 0 100 170
2020 Man 0 100 52
2020 Woman 0 100 186
2019 Man 0 100 72
2019 Woman 0 100 235
2018 Man 0 100 90
2018 Woman 0 100 246

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 50
2022 Woman 10 90 170
2020 Man 9 91 52
2020 Woman 11 89 186
2019 Man 12 88 72
2019 Woman 9 91 235
2018 Man 8 92 90
2018 Woman 9 91 246

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 50
2022 Woman 10 90 170
2019 Man 9 91 72
2019 Woman 5 95 235
2018 Man 7 93 90
2018 Woman 4 96 246

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 50
2022 Woman 7 93 170

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 50
2022 Woman 36 64 170
2020 Man 33 67 52
2020 Woman 42 58 186
2019 Man 50 50 72
2019 Woman 49 51 235
2018 Man 34 66 90
2018 Woman 48 52 245

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 55 50
2022 Woman 31 69 170
2020 Man 36 64 52
2020 Woman 40 60 186
2019 Man 36 64 72
2019 Woman 34 66 235
2018 Man 32 68 90
2018 Woman 40 60 245

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 62 50
2022 Woman 36 64 170
2020 Man 49 51 52
2020 Woman 45 55 186
2019 Man 41 59 72
2019 Woman 52 48 235
2018 Man 42 58 90
2018 Woman 42 58 245

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 63 50
2022 Woman 39 61 170
2020 Man 49 51 52
2020 Woman 43 57 186
2019 Man 54 46 72
2019 Woman 39 61 235
2018 Man 39 61 90
2018 Woman 42 58 245

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 50
2022 Woman 28 72 170
2020 Man 27 73 52
2020 Woman 34 66 186
2019 Man 35 65 72
2019 Woman 32 68 235
2018 Man 24 76 90
2018 Woman 32 68 245

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 36 50
2022 Woman 61 39 170
2020 Man 52 48 52
2020 Woman 51 49 186
2019 Man 53 47 72
2019 Woman 57 43 235
2018 Man 42 58 90
2018 Woman 56 44 245

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 64 50
2022 Woman 33 67 170
2020 Man 40 60 52
2020 Woman 34 66 186
2019 Man 37 63 72
2019 Woman 37 63 235
2018 Man 34 66 90
2018 Woman 34 66 245

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 50
2022 Woman 0 100 170

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 50
2022 Woman 6 94 170

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 50
2022 Woman 9 91 170
2020 Man 10 90 52
2020 Woman 7 93 186
2019 Man 12 88 72
2019 Woman 9 91 235
2018 Man 14 86 90
2018 Woman 10 90 245

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 48 50
2022 Woman 41 59 170
2020 Man 50 50 52
2020 Woman 48 52 186
2019 Man 51 49 72
2019 Woman 47 53 235
2018 Man 56 44 90
2018 Woman 47 53 245

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 50
2022 Woman 19 81 170
2020 Man 24 76 52
2020 Woman 18 82 186
2019 Man 27 73 72
2019 Woman 30 70 235
2018 Man 20 80 90
2018 Woman 29 71 245

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 50
2022 Woman 11 89 170
2020 Man 15 85 52
2020 Woman 14 86 186
2018 Man 15 85 90
2018 Woman 14 86 245

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 49 51 50
2022 Woman 47 53 170
2020 Man 55 45 52
2020 Woman 55 45 186
2019 Man 47 53 71
2019 Woman 55 45 235
2018 Man 51 49 90
2018 Woman 51 49 246

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 50
2022 Woman 17 83 170
2020 Man 27 73 52
2020 Woman 24 76 186
2019 Man 19 81 71
2019 Woman 30 70 235
2018 Man 20 80 90
2018 Woman 25 75 246

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 50
2022 Woman 4 96 170
2020 Man 9 91 52
2020 Woman 5 95 186
2019 Man 7 93 71
2019 Woman 5 95 235

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 50
2022 Woman 9 91 170
2020 Man 14 86 52
2020 Woman 13 87 186
2019 Man 7 93 71
2019 Woman 11 89 235
2018 Man 15 85 90
2018 Woman 12 88 246

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 50
2022 Woman 6 94 170
2020 Man 10 90 52
2020 Woman 8 92 186
2019 Man 8 92 71
2019 Woman 9 91 235

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 50
2022 Woman 3 97 170

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 50
2022 Woman 7 93 170
2019 Man 21 79 71
2019 Woman 11 89 235
2018 Man 13 87 90
2018 Woman 11 89 246

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 50
2022 Woman 8 92 170
2020 Man 10 90 52
2020 Woman 8 92 186
2018 Man 7 93 90
2018 Woman 8 92 246

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 50
2022 Woman 38 62 170
2020 Man 37 63 52
2020 Woman 27 73 186
2019 Man 39 61 71
2019 Woman 26 74 235
2018 Man 31 69 90
2018 Woman 34 66 246

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 45
2022 Woman 9 91 165
2018 Man 12 88 87
2018 Woman 13 87 241

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 45
2022 Woman 21 79 165
2018 Man 14 86 87
2018 Woman 22 78 241

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 45
2022 Woman 6 94 165
2018 Man 10 90 87
2018 Woman 9 91 241

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 45
2022 Woman 5 95 165
2018 Man 6 94 87
2018 Woman 9 91 241

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 45
2022 Woman 10 90 165
2018 Man 6 94 87
2018 Woman 11 89 241

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 45
2022 Woman 7 93 165
2018 Man 8 92 87
2018 Woman 10 90 241

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 45
2022 Woman 11 89 165
2018 Man 13 87 87
2018 Woman 12 88 241

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 45
2022 Woman 6 94 165
2018 Man 10 90 87
2018 Woman 11 89 241

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 45
2022 Woman 13 87 165
2018 Man 11 89 87
2018 Woman 14 86 241

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 63 45
2022 Woman 19 81 165
2018 Man 31 69 87
2018 Woman 28 72 241

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 45
2022 Woman 4 96 165
2018 Man 16 84 87
2018 Woman 11 89 241

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 57 45
2022 Woman 42 58 165
2018 Man 53 47 87
2018 Woman 51 49 241

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 45
2022 Woman 0 100 165

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 42 45
2022 Woman 52 48 165
2018 Man 59 41 87
2018 Woman 56 44 241

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 45
2022 Woman 0 100 165

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 85 45
2022 Woman 16 84 165
2018 Man 9 91 87
2018 Woman 16 84 241

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 11 12 3 3 46 9 59 15 855
2022 Woman 10 11 13 5 4 46 11 49 22 1995
2020 Man 18 14 14 6 3 38 7 58 16 847
2020 Woman 12 13 17 6 5 40 7 47 20 2046
2019 Man 15 16 19 3 5 35 7 53 15 741
2019 Woman 10 14 21 9 7 32 8 40 26 1813
2018 Man 12 16 21 6 5 33 6 46 19 758
2018 Woman 10 13 24 8 8 31 6 37 25 1750

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 33 11 4 2 15 1 80 7 855
2022 Woman 29 32 14 5 3 16 1 74 10 1990
2020 Man 37 27 16 5 3 11 1 73 9 846
2020 Woman 27 31 18 6 4 14 1 68 11 2045
2019 Man 33 29 18 5 3 10 1 70 10 739
2019 Woman 25 30 20 8 5 11 1 63 14 1815
2018 Man 26 30 20 7 4 11 0 64 13 759
2018 Woman 22 31 20 8 6 12 1 61 16 1756

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 850
2022 Woman 6 94 1990
2020 Man 6 94 845
2020 Woman 6 94 2047
2019 Man 7 93 744
2019 Woman 7 93 1811
2018 Man 8 92 757
2018 Woman 7 93 1760

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 55
2022 Woman 27 73 125
2020 Man 23 77 48
2020 Woman 32 68 120
2019 Man 32 68 48
2019 Woman 38 62 126
2018 Man 27 73 59
2018 Woman 37 63 117

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 28 55
2022 Woman 72 28 125
2020 Man 89 11 48
2020 Woman 80 20 120
2019 Man 73 27 48
2019 Woman 74 26 126
2018 Man 79 21 59
2018 Woman 80 20 117

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 55
2022 Woman 5 95 125

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 55
2022 Woman 0 100 125
2020 Man 0 100 48
2020 Woman 0 100 120

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 55
2022 Woman 15 85 125
2020 Man 15 85 48
2020 Woman 6 94 120
2019 Man 12 88 48
2019 Woman 8 92 126

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 55
2022 Woman 4 96 125
2020 Man 0 100 48
2020 Woman 4 96 120

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 55
2022 Woman 10 90 125
2020 Man 9 91 48
2020 Woman 8 92 120
2018 Man 11 89 59
2018 Woman 6 94 117

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 50
2022 Woman 22 78 125
2020 Man 44 56 48
2020 Woman 32 68 120
2019 Man 20 80 48
2019 Woman 27 73 126
2018 Man 27 73 59
2018 Woman 20 80 117

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 85 50
2022 Woman 17 83 125
2020 Man 27 73 48
2020 Woman 18 82 120
2019 Man 18 82 48
2019 Woman 16 84 126
2018 Man 17 83 59
2018 Woman 13 87 117

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 50
2022 Woman 10 90 125
2020 Man 26 74 48
2020 Woman 10 90 120
2019 Man 11 89 48
2019 Woman 14 86 126
2018 Man 14 86 59
2018 Woman 8 92 117

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 50
2022 Woman 9 91 125

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 50
2022 Woman 22 78 125
2020 Man 29 71 48
2020 Woman 21 79 120
2019 Man 23 77 48
2019 Woman 28 72 126
2018 Man 29 71 59
2018 Woman 29 71 117

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 50
2022 Woman 29 71 125
2020 Man 22 78 48
2020 Woman 31 69 120
2019 Man 29 71 48
2019 Woman 31 69 126
2018 Man 23 77 59
2018 Woman 32 68 117

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 50
2022 Woman 2 98 125
2018 Man 19 81 59
2018 Woman 0 100 117

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 50
2022 Woman 2 98 125
2020 Man 0 100 48
2020 Woman 4 96 120
2018 Man 0 100 59
2018 Woman 5 95 117

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 50
2022 Woman 9 91 125

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 50
2022 Woman 23 77 125
2020 Man 15 85 48
2020 Woman 28 72 120
2018 Man 14 86 59
2018 Woman 22 78 117

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 50
2022 Woman 2 98 125
2020 Man 0 100 48
2020 Woman 0 100 120

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 50
2022 Woman 20 80 125
2020 Man 19 81 48
2020 Woman 15 85 120
2019 Man 26 74 48
2019 Woman 18 82 126
2018 Man 21 79 59
2018 Woman 14 86 117

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 50
2022 Woman 0 100 125
2020 Man 0 100 48
2020 Woman 0 100 120
2019 Man 0 100 48
2019 Woman 0 100 126
2018 Man 0 100 59
2018 Woman 0 100 117

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 50
2022 Woman 14 86 125
2020 Man 13 87 48
2020 Woman 14 86 120
2019 Man 15 85 48
2019 Woman 13 87 126

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 55
2022 Woman 25 75 125
2020 Man 23 77 48
2020 Woman 25 75 120
2019 Man 26 74 48
2019 Woman 23 77 125
2018 Man 25 75 59
2018 Woman 33 67 117

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 55
2022 Woman 7 93 125
2020 Man 17 83 48
2020 Woman 12 88 120
2018 Man 8 92 59
2018 Woman 10 90 117

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 55
2022 Woman 4 96 125

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 55
2022 Woman 14 86 125
2020 Man 13 87 48
2020 Woman 18 82 120
2018 Man 12 88 59
2018 Woman 13 87 117

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 55
2022 Woman 4 96 125

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 55
2022 Woman 4 96 125

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 55
2022 Woman 4 96 125

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 55
2022 Woman 5 95 125
2020 Man 0 100 48
2020 Woman 7 93 120

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 55
2022 Woman 57 43 125
2020 Man 65 35 48
2020 Woman 55 45 120
2019 Man 63 37 48
2019 Woman 54 46 125
2018 Man 59 41 59
2018 Woman 49 51 117

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 50
2022 Woman 3 97 120

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 50
2022 Woman 13 87 120
2018 Man 12 88 57
2018 Woman 19 81 115

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 50
2022 Woman 4 96 120

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 50
2022 Woman 2 98 120
2018 Man 0 100 57
2018 Woman 4 96 115

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 50
2022 Woman 2 98 120

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 50
2022 Woman 3 97 120
2018 Man 0 100 57
2018 Woman 5 95 115

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 50
2022 Woman 6 94 120
2018 Man 11 89 57
2018 Woman 7 93 115

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 50
2022 Woman 11 89 120

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 50
2022 Woman 6 94 120

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 50
2022 Woman 22 78 120
2018 Man 40 60 57
2018 Woman 26 74 115

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 50
2022 Woman 6 94 120
2018 Man 9 91 57
2018 Woman 8 92 115

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 53 50
2022 Woman 39 61 120
2018 Man 58 42 57
2018 Woman 43 57 115

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 50
2022 Woman 0 100 120

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 36 50
2022 Woman 66 34 120
2018 Man 61 39 57
2018 Woman 71 29 115

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 50
2022 Woman 1 99 120

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 50
2022 Woman 14 86 120
2018 Man 9 91 57
2018 Woman 12 88 115

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 12 14 3 3 45 5 57 14 855
2022 Woman 12 12 16 3 2 46 8 53 13 1990
2020 Man 20 13 15 4 3 40 6 61 12 848
2020 Woman 13 14 18 3 3 43 6 53 12 2048
2019 Man 17 14 19 4 2 38 6 55 11 742
2019 Woman 12 13 22 4 4 37 8 46 14 1810
2018 Man 15 15 21 4 3 37 5 52 12 760
2018 Woman 11 14 26 3 3 36 5 43 11 1756

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 33 11 4 3 13 1 79 7 855
2022 Woman 30 33 14 4 2 15 1 76 8 1990
2020 Man 39 26 16 4 3 11 1 74 8 845
2020 Woman 29 32 17 4 3 14 1 73 8 2047
2019 Man 35 30 17 3 2 11 1 73 7 740
2019 Woman 28 29 19 4 3 14 2 69 9 1810
2018 Man 30 32 19 5 2 12 0 71 8 762
2018 Woman 25 31 21 5 3 15 1 66 9 1753

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 855
2022 Woman 13 87 1985
2022 Another gender 7 93 10
2020 Man 9 91 848
2020 Woman 14 86 2044
2019 Man 11 89 744
2019 Woman 18 82 1809

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 66 34 85
2022 Woman 61 39 270
2020 Man 56 44 77
2020 Woman 48 52 277

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 80 20 85
2022 Woman 77 23 270
2020 Man 76 24 77
2020 Woman 83 17 275
2019 Man 82 18 78
2019 Woman 84 16 324

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 29 5 3 11 2 0 81 14 65
2022 Woman 48 29 7 11 4 1 0 78 15 205
2020 Man 36 43 6 9 5 2 0 80 14 58
2020 Woman 47 38 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 228
2019 Man 38 32 10 17 0 1 2 72 17 63
2019 Woman 47 34 5 11 2 1 0 82 14 269

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 32 8 4 3 3 2 84 7 855
2022 Woman 44 35 7 5 3 3 3 85 8 1990
2022 Another gender 44 41 9 0 0 6 0 91 0 10
2020 Man 46 33 8 5 2 2 4 84 7 847
2020 Woman 45 33 8 6 2 4 3 83 9 2046

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 28 23 5 3 675
2022 Woman 47 28 17 4 4 1645

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 78 22 745
2022 Woman 76 24 1720

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 745
2022 Woman 28 72 1720

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 42 745
2022 Woman 54 46 1720

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 745
2022 Woman 38 62 1720

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 745
2022 Woman 13 87 1720

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 745
2022 Woman 35 65 1720

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 745
2022 Woman 15 85 1720

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 745
2022 Woman 19 81 1720

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 745
2022 Woman 14 86 1720

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 745
2022 Woman 26 74 1720

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 745
2022 Woman 15 85 1720

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 745
2022 Woman 4 96 1720

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 745
2022 Woman 24 76 1720

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 77 15 2 0 1 1 3 96 1 750
2022 Woman 82 12 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 1720

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 18 16 16 37 4 5 58 25 750
2022 Woman 6 15 14 16 42 3 4 62 23 1720

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 22 18 17 30 5 2 50 31 750
2022 Woman 6 18 16 16 40 4 1 59 25 1720
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 31 5 4 4 1 0 86 8 855
2022 Woman 52 32 5 5 4 1 0 85 9 1990
2022 Another gender 59 30 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2020 Man 50 30 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 846
2020 Woman 48 30 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 2045

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 4 9 7 51 5 21 77 11 850
2022 Woman 3 5 13 6 37 6 29 67 13 1990
2022 Another gender 0 11 21 22 46 0 0 68 11 10

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 44 13 8 4 3 0 74 12 855
2022 Woman 30 43 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 1995
2022 Another gender 47 20 7 7 11 8 0 73 20 10
2020 Man 40 41 12 4 1 2 0 83 5 844
2020 Woman 45 41 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 2048
2019 Man 32 43 13 6 3 3 0 77 10 738
2019 Woman 34 43 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1805
2018 Man 33 42 13 7 3 2 0 76 10 761
2018 Woman 35 43 12 6 2 2 0 79 8 1758

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 26 35 19 8 850
2022 Woman 7 26 40 22 6 1990
2022 Another gender 0 22 31 47 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 30 9 4 3 3 0 83 7 855
2022 Woman 50 30 9 4 3 4 0 84 6 1990
2022 Another gender 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2020 Man 45 31 14 2 3 3 1 80 6 842
2020 Woman 47 28 13 5 4 3 1 78 9 2037

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 31 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 855
2022 Woman 43 28 9 10 8 2 0 73 18 1990
2022 Another gender 59 23 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 Man 36 30 12 13 8 2 0 67 21 844
2020 Woman 36 29 10 14 9 2 1 66 23 2048

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 43 12 11 5 3 0 70 17 855
2022 Woman 27 42 13 12 6 2 0 70 18 1995
2022 Another gender 30 23 8 24 7 8 0 58 34 10
2020 Man 31 35 18 10 4 2 0 67 15 846
2020 Woman 32 35 16 10 5 2 0 68 16 2047
2019 Man 23 37 17 14 7 2 0 61 21 743
2019 Woman 21 36 17 14 10 1 0 58 25 1808
2018 Man 22 35 17 15 9 2 0 58 24 760
2018 Woman 20 38 15 16 10 1 0 59 26 1761

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 52 13 13 1 1 0 73 14 155
2022 Woman 15 58 9 14 4 0 0 73 18 370
2020 Man 22 53 14 9 1 1 0 76 10 184
2020 Woman 20 54 10 10 4 1 1 76 14 346
2019 Man 16 48 17 13 3 1 3 66 17 153
2019 Woman 22 51 11 9 4 1 2 75 14 307

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 27 18 9 12 0 1 59 22 850
2022 Woman 31 30 18 8 10 0 3 62 19 1980
2022 Another gender 14 35 16 18 18 0 0 49 36 10
2020 Man 25 28 23 15 9 0 0 53 23 847
2020 Woman 26 29 24 11 10 0 1 55 21 2045
2019 Man 16 26 23 14 20 0 1 42 34 742
2019 Woman 15 27 24 15 18 0 1 43 33 1813
2018 Man 16 21 25 15 21 0 1 38 37 761
2018 Woman 13 23 27 14 21 0 2 37 36 1760

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 19 31 18 20 0 0 31 38 850
2022 Woman 11 20 26 20 22 0 1 32 42 1985
2022 Another gender 0 29 31 33 7 0 0 29 40 10
2020 Man 9 20 33 22 16 0 0 29 38 850
2020 Woman 10 20 29 21 20 0 0 30 41 2051
2019 Man 11 24 29 21 14 0 0 35 35 742
2019 Woman 13 22 28 20 16 0 0 36 36 1811
2018 Man 9 22 31 23 15 0 0 31 38 758
2018 Woman 9 20 30 23 17 0 1 29 40 1761

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 29 26 15 12 0 1 47 27 850
2022 Woman 17 25 26 16 14 0 1 42 31 1985
2022 Another gender 14 0 52 19 7 0 9 15 28 10
2020 Man 16 27 28 15 12 0 0 44 28 849
2020 Woman 15 28 26 17 13 0 1 44 30 2046
2019 Man 18 29 28 15 9 0 1 47 25 741
2019 Woman 18 27 27 16 11 0 1 46 27 1802
2018 Man 14 28 32 16 10 0 0 42 26 759
2018 Woman 14 27 28 17 11 0 1 42 29 1754

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 23 24 17 16 1 1 42 34 855
2022 Woman 16 22 23 17 19 1 1 40 37 1985
2022 Another gender 23 8 31 21 18 0 0 30 39 10
2020 Man 15 25 28 19 12 1 0 40 32 849
2020 Woman 17 23 25 18 15 1 1 41 33 2045
2019 Man 16 26 27 18 13 0 1 42 31 738
2019 Woman 17 23 26 18 15 1 1 41 33 1797
2018 Man 13 23 26 21 17 0 1 37 37 758
2018 Woman 12 22 25 21 17 1 1 35 39 1759

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 25 20 13 12 0 3 54 26 855
2022 Woman 27 23 20 12 14 0 3 52 27 1985
2022 Another gender 35 0 24 33 0 8 0 38 36 10
2020 Man 23 25 23 16 12 0 1 49 28 842
2020 Woman 25 24 21 14 14 0 2 50 29 2045
2019 Man 29 29 20 11 9 0 2 59 21 742
2019 Woman 32 25 19 10 9 0 4 60 21 1799
2018 Man 24 27 24 13 10 0 2 52 24 758
2018 Woman 30 22 21 12 10 0 5 54 23 1753

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 22 24 26 14 12 0 1 47 27 855
2022 Woman 20 22 23 16 19 0 1 43 34 1990
2022 Another gender 29 6 51 14 0 0 0 35 14 10
2020 Man 18 23 30 16 13 0 0 41 29 843
2020 Woman 18 24 24 17 17 0 0 42 34 2044
2019 Man 22 30 25 13 10 0 0 52 23 744
2019 Woman 22 26 24 14 13 0 1 49 27 1811
2018 Man 19 28 26 16 11 0 0 48 27 761
2018 Woman 19 25 25 16 13 0 1 45 30 1761

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 33 20 9 5 0 1 65 15 850
2022 Woman 29 31 21 9 7 1 1 62 17 1985
2022 Another gender 30 30 25 0 7 8 0 65 8 10
2020 Man 29 35 23 7 4 1 0 66 11 846
2020 Woman 30 35 22 8 4 1 1 66 12 2050
2019 Man 26 36 23 10 4 1 1 63 14 742
2019 Woman 24 36 23 9 6 1 1 61 15 1804
2018 Man 23 31 27 11 6 0 1 55 18 758
2018 Woman 21 35 25 11 6 1 1 57 17 1754

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 34 20 10 6 1 1 63 16 855
2022 Woman 25 33 21 11 8 1 1 60 19 1985
2022 Another gender 38 15 40 0 7 0 0 54 7 10
2020 Man 26 36 22 10 5 1 0 63 15 848
2020 Woman 24 36 24 10 5 0 0 61 15 2043
2019 Man 24 32 27 10 5 1 1 58 15 740
2019 Woman 21 36 25 11 5 0 1 58 17 1805
2018 Man 19 34 27 14 5 0 0 54 19 754
2018 Woman 17 36 25 14 6 1 1 54 20 1754

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 35 15 6 4 0 1 74 11 855
2022 Woman 37 33 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 1985
2022 Another gender 49 29 7 0 7 8 0 85 8 10
2020 Man 32 36 20 7 4 0 0 69 11 846
2020 Woman 34 35 19 8 3 0 1 70 11 2044
2019 Man 31 36 17 10 4 1 1 68 15 736
2019 Woman 29 36 20 9 4 0 1 66 13 1806
2018 Man 27 35 21 10 6 1 1 63 16 755
2018 Woman 26 35 22 11 5 0 1 61 16 1753

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 48 25 13 7 5 1 1 74 13 855
2022 Woman 44 28 15 7 6 0 1 72 13 1985
2022 Another gender 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2020 Man 41 29 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 841
2020 Woman 42 27 17 8 5 0 1 69 13 2033
2019 Man 40 28 15 8 9 1 1 69 16 738
2019 Woman 36 28 17 9 8 1 1 65 18 1800

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 29 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 855
2022 Woman 50 27 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 1990
2022 Another gender 58 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2020 Man 25 29 25 15 5 0 0 54 20 850
2020 Woman 23 31 25 14 7 0 1 54 21 2050

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 30 29 22 11 7 0 1 60 18 855
2022 Woman 31 31 21 9 7 0 1 63 16 1985
2022 Another gender 39 14 40 0 7 0 0 53 7 10
2020 Man 21 33 25 14 7 0 0 54 21 850
2020 Woman 21 31 27 13 8 0 0 52 21 2042
2019 Man 28 32 25 10 4 0 1 60 14 739
2019 Woman 30 31 23 10 6 1 1 62 15 1796
2018 Man 24 31 26 13 5 0 0 55 19 754
2018 Woman 24 34 24 12 5 0 1 59 16 1745

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 24 12 4 6 1 2 78 10 850
2022 Woman 49 24 12 7 5 1 2 75 13 1990
2022 Another gender 61 18 15 0 0 0 6 84 0 10
2020 Man 42 29 18 7 2 0 1 72 10 846
2020 Woman 39 31 19 6 4 0 1 71 10 2041
2019 Man 49 29 12 5 3 0 1 79 8 736
2019 Woman 49 26 14 5 5 0 1 76 10 1796
2018 Man 50 27 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 754
2018 Woman 46 26 14 7 4 0 2 74 12 1749

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 34 16 5 4 0 1 76 8 850
2022 Woman 41 34 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 1985
2022 Another gender 34 35 15 8 9 0 0 68 16 10
2020 Man 21 34 27 12 5 0 0 55 17 846
2020 Woman 17 36 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 2041

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 74 13 4 1 2 1 6 92 4 850
2022 Woman 70 13 5 2 2 1 8 90 4 1980
2022 Another gender 66 20 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 10
2020 Man 69 16 6 3 1 1 5 90 4 843
2020 Woman 64 18 8 3 1 1 6 87 5 2038
2019 Man 76 12 4 1 1 1 5 93 3 736
2019 Woman 70 13 6 2 2 1 7 89 5 1798
2018 Man 75 13 5 1 1 0 4 92 3 755
2018 Woman 68 15 6 2 2 1 6 89 5 1749

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 80 8 3 2 2 1 3 92 4 850
2022 Woman 75 10 4 2 2 2 5 91 5 1985
2022 Another gender 72 13 7 0 0 8 0 92 0 10
2020 Man 80 7 4 3 2 1 3 91 5 846
2020 Woman 76 10 5 2 2 1 4 91 4 2039
2019 Man 76 10 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 740
2019 Woman 70 11 7 3 4 1 3 85 8 1806
2018 Man 70 14 5 4 3 1 2 87 8 753
2018 Woman 66 14 7 4 3 1 4 84 8 1747

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 73 18 4 1 1 0 2 93 3 850
2022 Woman 66 21 6 3 1 0 3 90 4 1990
2022 Another gender 71 21 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 Man 67 21 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 843
2020 Woman 62 23 7 3 1 0 3 88 4 2037
2019 Man 59 26 9 2 2 0 1 86 4 740
2019 Woman 49 31 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 1799
2018 Man 57 27 11 3 1 0 1 85 4 756
2018 Woman 49 28 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 1751

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 71 15 6 2 4 0 2 87 6 850
2022 Woman 67 17 6 3 3 1 2 87 7 1990
2022 Another gender 78 14 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2020 Man 68 16 6 4 4 1 1 85 8 844
2020 Woman 65 18 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 2038
2019 Man 64 18 9 5 4 0 1 83 9 739
2019 Woman 56 22 10 5 4 0 2 80 10 1803
2018 Man 55 23 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 755
2018 Woman 52 23 13 6 6 0 1 75 12 1741

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 10 4 2 1 0 16 91 3 850
2022 Woman 61 11 5 1 1 0 20 91 3 1985
2022 Another gender 59 15 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 10
2020 Man 65 14 3 1 1 1 16 95 2 844
2020 Woman 59 13 4 1 1 0 22 92 2 2039
2019 Man 64 13 6 2 1 0 14 89 4 739
2019 Woman 54 13 5 2 1 0 26 90 3 1794
2018 Man 55 17 8 2 1 0 17 87 4 753
2018 Woman 49 16 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 1735

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 68 17 6 2 2 0 5 90 4 855
2022 Woman 68 17 6 2 1 1 6 91 3 1980
2022 Another gender 68 7 19 0 0 0 6 79 0 10
2020 Man 61 25 8 2 1 0 2 88 4 848
2020 Woman 65 21 7 2 0 0 3 90 3 2046
2019 Man 61 20 11 3 2 0 2 83 5 735
2019 Woman 63 20 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 1796
2018 Man 57 24 11 3 1 0 4 84 4 750
2018 Woman 60 20 9 3 1 0 7 87 4 1742

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 76 12 5 2 3 1 3 91 4 855
2022 Woman 79 9 3 1 2 1 5 94 3 1990
2022 Another gender 70 0 0 0 16 8 6 82 18 10
2020 Man 74 15 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 850
2020 Woman 74 14 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 2048
2019 Man 77 12 5 2 2 0 2 91 5 741
2019 Woman 74 11 5 2 3 0 4 89 5 1803
2018 Man 74 14 4 2 3 0 2 90 6 754
2018 Woman 72 12 5 2 3 0 5 89 6 1749

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 55 23 12 4 2 0 3 81 7 855
2022 Woman 45 29 15 4 3 1 3 77 8 1995
2022 Another gender 44 26 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 10
2020 Man 48 30 15 4 2 1 0 79 6 849
2020 Woman 42 31 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 2051
2019 Man 54 26 14 4 2 0 1 81 5 739
2019 Woman 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 1798
2018 Man 50 31 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 754
2018 Woman 46 31 15 4 2 0 3 78 7 1745

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 26 40 19 9 0 0 32 28 855
2022 Woman 6 25 41 19 8 0 0 31 28 1995
2022 Another gender 9 15 55 21 0 0 0 23 21 10
2020 Man 8 26 42 17 6 0 0 34 23 847
2020 Woman 8 26 41 19 7 0 0 33 25 2048
2019 Man 11 28 37 19 5 0 0 39 24 744
2019 Woman 10 28 40 17 6 0 0 38 23 1810
2018 Man 7 27 39 20 7 0 0 34 27 761
2018 Woman 7 24 42 19 7 0 0 32 26 1759

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 23 39 20 9 0 0 30 31 855
2022 Woman 12 24 42 15 6 0 0 22 36 1985
2022 Another gender 7 40 31 0 23 0 0 23 47 10
2020 Man 11 23 40 20 6 0 0 26 34 849
2020 Woman 13 25 39 17 5 0 0 22 39 2045
2019 Man 8 22 41 21 8 0 0 29 30 742
2019 Woman 11 23 40 19 6 0 0 25 35 1794
2018 Man 8 25 40 21 6 0 0 27 33 753
2018 Woman 11 25 40 18 6 0 0 24 36 1735
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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 Man 21 56 22 1 855
2022 Woman 23 59 17 1 1995
2022 Another gender 25 54 21 0 10
2020 Man 41 39 19 0 847
2020 Woman 38 42 20 1 2053

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 185
2022 Woman 40 60 465
2020 Man 32 68 349
2020 Woman 32 68 777

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 48 13 10 5 5 3 16 75 12 855
2022 Woman 40 16 9 5 4 3 22 75 13 1990
2022 Another gender 82 0 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 10
2020 Man 43 19 13 7 6 2 8 70 15 845
2020 Woman 38 19 13 8 6 2 14 67 18 2053
2019 Man 39 17 14 9 10 2 9 62 22 736
2019 Woman 36 18 14 10 11 1 9 60 24 1801
2018 Man 39 16 15 11 9 1 9 61 23 758
2018 Woman 35 16 16 9 12 1 11 57 24 1758

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 18 12 18 38 1 4 28 59 185
2022 Woman 10 22 13 18 31 1 6 34 53 465
2020 Man 9 13 16 19 39 1 4 23 61 347
2020 Woman 6 17 15 23 33 1 5 25 59 776

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 15 9 25 43 1 3 20 70 185
2022 Woman 5 17 9 19 44 1 4 24 66 465
2020 Man 5 13 13 19 48 1 2 19 68 347
2020 Woman 2 11 12 23 48 1 2 14 74 777
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