2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Heritage by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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.

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	41	11	8	5	77	12	1225
2022	Part-time	46	36	10	2	5	83	7	45
2020	Full-time	44	40	9	5	2	84	7	1263
2020	Part-time	49	44	2	5	0	93	5	43
2019	Full-time	41	41	9	6	3	83	9	1124
2019	Part-time	29	52	19	0	0	81	0	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	37	12	8	5	1	74	14	1225
2022	Part-time	39	36	12	13	0	0	76	13	45
2020	Full-time	44	38	9	6	4	0	82	10	1264
2020	Part-time	44	34	12	7	2	0	78	10	43
2019	Full-time	38	40	12	6	3	0	78	10	1118
2019	Part-time	40	51	9	0	0	0	91	0	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	37	9	5	2	84	7	1225
2022	Part-time	61	20	8	11	0	81	11	45
2020	Full-time	56	33	7	2	1	90	4	1262
2020	Part-time	49	32	16	2	0	81	2	43
2019	Full-time	53	35	7	4	1	88	5	1120
2019	Part-time	46	36	14	5	0	82	5	35

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	40	11	5	4	80	9	1230
2022	Part-time	57	31	9	0	3	88	3	45
2020	Full-time	50	37	8	4	1	87	6	1263
2020	Part-time	43	42	5	7	2	85	10	43
2019	Full-time	46	41	8	4	1	87	5	1126
2019	Part-time	39	54	7	0	0	93	0	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	31	13	9	4	1	73	13	1225
2022	Part-time	47	35	13	5	0	0	82	5	45
2020	Full-time	61	25	8	3	2	0	87	5	1260
2020	Part-time	67	26	7	0	0	0	93	0	44
2019	Full-time	56	31	9	2	2	0	87	4	1121
2019	Part-time	66	23	10	0	0	2	90	0	34

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	33	14	10	4	0	72	14	1225
2022	Part-time	40	48	8	1	3	0	87	5	45
2020	Full-time	58	29	7	3	2	0	87	6	1258
2020	Part-time	65	23	10	2	0	0	88	2	44
2019	Full-time	53	33	8	3	2	0	86	5	1112
2019	Part-time	62	24	10	2	0	2	88	2	35

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	Full-time	40	23	17	9	5	4	0	67	15	1225
2022	Part-time	49	24	20	2	3	0	2	74	5	45
2020	Full-time	55	23	11	5	3	3	1	81	8	1264
2020	Part-time	60	24	4	7	0	3	2	88	8	44
2019	Full-time	51	25	11	7	3	3	0	79	10	1124
2019	Part-time	49	16	12	14	5	5	0	68	19	35

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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	Full-time	51	29	10	4	1	1	4	84	6	1225
2022	Part-time	53	21	10	6	4	0	5	78	11	45
2020	Full-time	61	23	9	2	1	1	3	87	4	1269
2020	Part-time	47	33	11	5	0	4	0	83	5	44
2019	Full-time	53	28	10	4	2	1	2	84	6	1125
2019	Part-time	51	30	5	5	0	0	10	89	5	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	30	9	6	2	1	83	8	1225
2022	Part-time	52	33	11	1	2	0	86	3	45
2020	Full-time	61	27	6	5	2	0	88	6	1267
2020	Part-time	56	28	12	2	2	0	83	5	44
2019	Full-time	50	33	8	6	2	0	84	8	1124
2019	Part-time	67	13	17	2	0	0	81	2	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	28	8	5	3	0	83	8	1225
2022	Part-time	54	39	2	3	0	2	95	3	45
2020	Full-time	65	22	6	5	1	0	87	6	1268
2020	Part-time	65	14	16	2	2	0	79	5	44
2019	Full-time	56	28	8	6	2	0	83	9	1123
2019	Part-time	61	30	7	2	0	0	91	2	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	32	16	8	4	8	69	14	1230
2022	Part-time	52	30	3	9	0	7	87	10	45
2020	Full-time	47	31	8	4	2	8	85	7	1267
2020	Part-time	56	19	19	0	0	7	80	0	44
2019	Full-time	32	40	13	6	2	7	78	8	1115
2019	Part-time	57	26	0	2	0	14	97	3	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	30	19	14	9	3	57	24	1225
2022	Part-time	45	29	11	7	5	3	76	12	45
2020	Full-time	43	35	11	7	3	2	80	10	1264
2020	Part-time	57	34	7	0	2	0	91	2	44
2019	Full-time	29	41	17	8	3	2	71	11	1112
2019	Part-time	52	29	5	7	0	7	87	8	35

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	Full-time	17	27	21	17	12	6	0	47	31	1225
2022	Part-time	37	24	12	15	3	7	1	66	21	45
2020	Full-time	32	37	14	9	4	5	0	72	13	1264
2020	Part-time	48	35	9	0	2	3	2	88	3	44
2019	Full-time	22	39	20	9	4	6	0	64	14	1109
2019	Part-time	30	38	10	5	0	17	0	82	6	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	31	17	19	10	3	52	30	1230
2022	Part-time	35	24	12	18	6	5	62	26	45
2020	Full-time	32	39	13	10	4	2	73	14	1264
2020	Part-time	49	26	18	2	2	2	76	5	44
2019	Full-time	21	40	18	13	5	3	63	19	1117
2019	Part-time	32	37	9	13	0	9	76	14	34

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	36	13	7	6	0	74	14	1225
2022	Part-time	42	46	5	3	4	0	88	7	45
2020	Full-time	42	39	9	6	3	0	82	9	1268
2020	Part-time	47	36	10	2	2	2	85	5	44
2019	Full-time	37	40	11	9	3	0	77	12	1122
2019	Part-time	60	30	10	0	0	0	90	0	35

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	44	10	7	4	79	12	1225
2022	Part-time	41	39	7	12	0	81	12	45
2020	Full-time	41	43	8	6	2	84	8	1258
2020	Part-time	38	43	14	5	0	81	5	44
2019	Full-time	34	44	11	7	3	79	10	1117
2019	Part-time	37	54	9	0	0	91	0	35

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	Full-time	45	34	10	7	3	1	0	80	10	1230
2022	Part-time	54	29	8	7	2	0	0	83	9	45
2020	Full-time	54	32	8	5	2	0	0	86	6	1265
2020	Part-time	50	23	14	7	2	2	2	75	10	44
2019	Full-time	45	33	10	8	2	1	1	79	10	1123
2019	Part-time	44	40	4	9	0	2	0	86	10	35

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	Full-time	31	40	14	10	4	0	1	71	14	1225
2022	Part-time	41	46	4	5	0	0	5	91	5	45
2020	Full-time	38	41	10	7	2	0	2	80	9	1257
2020	Part-time	52	37	9	0	3	0	0	89	3	44
2019	Full-time	37	41	11	7	2	0	1	79	10	1119
2019	Part-time	49	39	7	3	0	2	0	90	3	35

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	Full-time	53	27	10	5	3	2	1	82	8	1225
2022	Part-time	43	25	14	4	0	0	14	79	4	45
2020	Full-time	60	22	10	4	2	2	1	84	6	1263
2020	Part-time	56	26	11	0	5	0	2	84	5	44

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	Full-time	18	35	21	13	8	4	0	56	21	1230
2022	Part-time	23	31	15	6	10	11	3	63	19	45
2020	Full-time	30	36	17	9	4	3	0	68	14	1259
2020	Part-time	49	25	9	10	2	5	0	78	13	44
2019	Full-time	25	37	16	13	6	2	0	64	20	1117
2019	Part-time	44	32	13	2	0	7	2	83	3	35

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	Full-time	43	25	15	6	6	1	5	72	12	1225
2022	Part-time	31	26	16	7	5	1	14	67	15	45
2020	Full-time	50	22	14	7	4	1	3	75	11	1267
2020	Part-time	57	18	2	5	5	2	12	86	11	44
2019	Full-time	55	23	12	4	3	0	3	81	7	1122
2019	Part-time	43	31	12	5	0	0	9	82	5	35

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	Full-time	45	25	15	5	4	1	5	74	10	1225
2022	Part-time	46	24	11	2	2	4	11	82	4	45
2020	Full-time	54	23	12	4	2	2	3	81	6	1264
2020	Part-time	75	12	4	0	2	2	5	93	2	44
2019	Full-time	55	22	13	3	3	1	4	80	6	1123
2019	Part-time	50	17	17	3	0	2	12	78	3	35

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	Full-time	69	10	5	2	3	4	7	88	6	1225
2022	Part-time	67	9	7	2	0	5	11	90	2	45
2020	Full-time	79	7	3	2	2	3	4	93	4	1262
2020	Part-time	81	7	5	0	0	2	5	95	0	43
2019	Full-time	77	8	4	2	2	3	5	92	4	1121
2019	Part-time	69	10	0	0	0	11	10	100	0	35

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	Full-time	68	10	5	2	2	2	12	91	4	1225
2022	Part-time	58	17	9	3	0	1	11	86	4	45
2020	Full-time	75	11	3	1	1	1	7	94	2	1263
2020	Part-time	69	18	4	0	0	0	9	96	0	44
2019	Full-time	81	5	1	1	1	1	9	96	2	1113
2019	Part-time	76	2	0	0	0	3	19	100	0	35

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	Full-time	17	35	14	15	13	3	2	55	30	1230
2022	Part-time	19	15	23	6	7	12	18	49	19	45
2020	Full-time	26	31	15	13	9	3	3	61	24	1268
2020	Part-time	34	24	16	7	7	2	9	66	16	44
2019	Full-time	22	30	17	15	12	3	2	54	28	1122
2019	Part-time	22	36	18	7	7	3	7	64	16	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	38	14	9	6	0	70	16	1225
2022	Part-time	31	37	17	8	4	3	70	13	45
2020	Full-time	40	39	11	6	3	0	80	9	1263
2020	Part-time	37	41	17	2	2	0	78	5	44
2019	Full-time	35	40	13	8	3	0	75	11	1119
2019	Part-time	25	60	12	2	0	0	85	2	34

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	35	14	8	5	1	73	13	1230
2022	Part-time	45	35	6	8	4	3	82	12	45
2020	Full-time	47	35	10	6	3	0	82	8	1266
2020	Part-time	50	30	13	7	0	0	80	7	44
2019	Full-time	41	37	12	7	3	0	78	11	1119
2019	Part-time	43	35	17	2	0	2	81	2	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	37	13	10	4	0	73	14	1230
2022	Part-time	38	47	5	10	0	0	85	10	45
2020	Full-time	41	43	9	5	2	0	84	7	1259
2020	Part-time	48	38	10	5	0	0	86	5	43
2019	Full-time	39	42	11	6	2	0	81	8	1109
2019	Part-time	39	52	6	0	0	3	94	0	34

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	Full-time	20	43	17	10	5	4	0	67	16	1230
2022	Part-time	13	45	14	10	8	7	5	65	20	45
2020	Full-time	30	45	15	4	2	3	1	78	7	1264
2020	Part-time	43	32	20	2	0	2	0	77	2	44
2019	Full-time	23	48	16	7	2	4	0	74	10	1121
2019	Part-time	27	29	25	5	0	12	2	65	6	35

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	Full-time	43	33	10	8	6	0	0	76	14	1225
2022	Part-time	57	31	7	2	0	0	4	90	2	45
2020	Full-time	51	31	9	6	3	0	0	82	9	1261
2020	Part-time	61	34	2	2	0	0	0	95	2	44
2019	Full-time	52	34	6	5	2	0	1	86	8	1120
2019	Part-time	69	24	5	0	0	2	0	95	0	34

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	35	14	9	8	0	69	17	1225
2022	Part-time	37	41	10	7	2	4	81	9	45
2020	Full-time	35	34	17	8	6	0	69	14	1258
2020	Part-time	52	34	12	0	0	2	88	0	44
2019	Full-time	40	34	16	6	3	0	74	10	1119
2019	Part-time	60	31	7	0	2	0	90	2	34

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	Full-time	66	24	4	2	1	1	1	92	3	1225
2022	Part-time	76	15	4	5	0	0	0	91	5	45

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	Full-time	39	30	31	1230
2022	Part-time	63	25	12	45
2020	Full-time	26	41	33	1269
2020	Part-time	20	30	50	44
2019	Full-time	36	32	32	1126
2019	Part-time	24	41	34	35

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	Full-time	12	31	32	5	10	10	480
2022	Part-time	5	22	9	5	58	0	25

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	41	8	5	2	85	7	1225
2022	Part-time	48	36	5	11	0	84	11	40
2020	Full-time	52	37	6	3	1	90	4	1263
2020	Part-time	42	40	14	5	0	81	5	44
2019	Full-time	46	41	9	3	1	87	4	1117
2019	Part-time	46	44	10	0	0	90	0	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	44	17	11	5	1	67	16	1225
2022	Part-time	22	57	7	10	0	4	82	11	45
2020	Full-time	35	46	11	5	1	2	83	7	1265
2020	Part-time	39	40	12	2	2	4	82	5	44
2019	Full-time	29	48	14	6	1	1	78	7	1124
2019	Part-time	42	36	14	2	0	5	82	2	35

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	Full-time	11	30	35	15	5	1	2	21	42	1230
2022	Part-time	9	30	23	18	17	0	3	36	40	45
2020	Full-time	8	23	40	19	8	1	1	27	32	1269
2020	Part-time	12	11	27	41	5	4	0	47	24	44
2019	Full-time	9	26	38	19	7	0	1	26	35	1126
2019	Part-time	5	24	27	35	7	0	2	43	29	35

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	Full-time	18	29	31	12	6	0	2	19	48	1225
2022	Part-time	13	17	41	5	16	0	7	23	32	45
2020	Full-time	10	22	36	20	8	2	1	29	34	1265
2020	Part-time	10	28	35	16	10	2	0	26	38	44
2019	Full-time	16	27	34	12	8	1	2	20	45	1125
2019	Part-time	7	31	27	16	8	5	6	27	43	35

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	Full-time	14	23	31	21	9	0	2	31	38	1225
2022	Part-time	5	8	31	25	19	0	12	50	14	45
2020	Full-time	10	18	35	24	10	1	1	35	29	1258
2020	Part-time	5	17	24	36	15	4	0	52	23	44
2019	Full-time	8	21	36	22	10	0	1	33	30	1121
2019	Part-time	0	24	25	31	8	9	4	44	27	35

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	Full-time	21	23	25	16	10	1	3	27	47	1225
2022	Part-time	11	9	31	15	19	0	15	40	24	45
2020	Full-time	14	21	28	21	12	1	3	34	37	1264
2020	Part-time	5	15	19	34	16	9	2	57	22	44
2019	Full-time	14	25	26	19	11	1	3	31	41	1122
2019	Part-time	2	15	33	25	14	4	6	44	19	35

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	Full-time	12	16	28	22	14	4	4	39	31	1225
2022	Part-time	7	16	20	20	23	4	9	50	27	45
2020	Full-time	6	12	26	31	19	3	3	54	19	1262
2020	Part-time	5	12	19	24	28	12	0	59	19	43
2019	Full-time	8	19	29	26	15	1	2	42	28	1121
2019	Part-time	0	12	30	27	19	7	4	52	14	35

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	Full-time	15	25	34	14	7	3	2	22	42	1225
2022	Part-time	13	11	38	20	10	1	7	32	26	45
2020	Full-time	11	18	37	21	11	2	1	32	30	1259
2020	Part-time	2	14	42	29	9	3	0	39	17	44
2019	Full-time	12	26	36	15	8	1	2	24	39	1120
2019	Part-time	10	22	39	14	2	7	6	19	36	35

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	Full-time	3	9	29	36	18	1	3	57	13	1225
2022	Part-time	3	8	22	39	20	0	9	64	12	45
2020	Full-time	4	14	38	29	13	1	1	43	18	1263
2020	Part-time	0	9	42	39	10	0	0	49	9	44
2019	Full-time	8	19	36	23	12	1	1	35	28	1125
2019	Part-time	9	17	26	24	16	3	4	43	29	35

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	Full-time	12	31	20	21	13	3	0	44	35	1230
2022	Part-time	19	39	15	13	9	4	2	62	23	45
2020	Full-time	24	45	14	9	3	4	0	72	13	1260
2020	Part-time	33	41	19	2	2	2	0	75	5	44
2019	Full-time	17	40	20	14	4	3	0	60	19	1114
2019	Part-time	15	54	14	12	0	5	0	73	12	35

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	Full-time	59	26	6	6	2	1	0	86	8	1225
2022	Part-time	63	21	9	2	2	0	3	86	4	45
2020	Full-time	58	27	6	5	3	1	0	86	8	1263
2020	Part-time	48	41	7	2	0	2	0	90	2	43
2019	Full-time	53	31	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	1119
2019	Part-time	66	22	9	2	0	0	0	89	2	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	27	4	4	1	0	90	5	1225
2022	Part-time	74	24	0	0	0	2	100	0	45
2020	Full-time	64	27	3	3	1	0	92	5	1258
2020	Part-time	64	31	2	2	0	0	95	2	43
2019	Full-time	59	29	5	6	1	0	88	7	1120
2019	Part-time	74	22	4	0	0	0	96	0	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	31	7	4	2	1	87	6	1225
2022	Part-time	62	27	9	2	0	0	89	2	45
2020	Full-time	59	30	6	4	2	1	89	5	1254
2020	Part-time	59	30	7	2	0	2	91	2	44
2019	Full-time	52	35	8	4	1	0	87	5	1123
2019	Part-time	68	17	8	5	0	2	87	5	35

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	Full-time	34	40	11	8	4	2	0	76	12	1230
2022	Part-time	28	40	12	7	5	3	5	74	13	45
2020	Full-time	44	41	8	5	1	1	0	86	6	1261
2020	Part-time	65	26	7	2	0	0	0	91	2	44
2019	Full-time	43	40	10	5	1	1	0	84	6	1116
2019	Part-time	49	44	2	0	0	3	2	98	0	35

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	Full-time	34	41	10	6	2	6	0	80	9	1225
2022	Part-time	34	49	6	5	3	3	0	85	8	45
2020	Full-time	48	35	9	4	2	4	0	86	5	1263
2020	Part-time	49	28	9	7	0	4	3	82	8	44
2019	Full-time	49	36	9	2	1	2	0	87	4	1120
2019	Part-time	55	38	5	0	0	2	0	95	0	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	36	9	5	2	0	83	8	1225
2022	Part-time	73	21	1	5	0	0	94	5	45
2020	Full-time	64	27	4	3	1	0	91	4	1266
2020	Part-time	66	29	2	2	0	0	95	2	44
2019	Full-time	57	34	6	2	1	0	91	3	1121
2019	Part-time	67	26	5	0	0	2	95	0	35

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	Full-time	47	28	9	5	2	5	4	82	9	1225
2022	Part-time	36	39	8	4	2	8	3	84	7	45

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	Full-time	44	27	8	7	4	6	4	79	12	1225
2022	Part-time	43	21	14	8	3	6	5	72	13	45

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	Full-time	31	33	20	4	1	9	0	72	6	1225
2022	Part-time	32	27	25	8	0	8	0	64	9	45
2020	Full-time	49	34	9	3	2	3	0	85	5	1262
2020	Part-time	47	33	9	2	0	6	3	87	3	44

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	Full-time	42	33	8	6	3	5	3	81	10	1225
2022	Part-time	44	40	5	2	1	4	4	92	3	45
2020	Full-time	52	30	6	5	2	3	2	86	8	1264
2020	Part-time	47	42	7	0	0	2	2	93	0	44

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	Full-time	12	21	19	4	2	37	4	57	12	1225
2022	Part-time	4	29	21	2	2	37	6	58	6	45

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	Full-time	6	3	27	7	35	23	0	11	54	25
2020	Full-time	5	0	19	18	44	9	5	5	73	21

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	Full-time	30	29	13	7	5	8	7	69	15	1225
2022	Part-time	38	25	11	2	0	6	18	83	2	45
2020	Full-time	34	31	13	6	3	7	5	75	10	1264
2020	Part-time	34	29	15	2	5	9	7	74	8	44
2019	Full-time	34	31	13	7	4	5	5	73	13	1123
2019	Part-time	36	32	10	5	2	5	10	81	8	35

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	Full-time	34	40	12	7	4	2	1	77	12	1225
2022	Part-time	27	43	8	17	0	4	3	74	18	45
2020	Full-time	47	34	9	5	2	2	1	84	7	1264
2020	Part-time	47	38	9	2	2	2	0	86	5	44
2019	Full-time	43	38	10	5	3	1	1	82	8	1124
2019	Part-time	56	25	4	10	0	0	5	85	10	35

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	Full-time	31	40	19	4	3	2	0	73	8	1225
2022	Part-time	44	39	10	4	0	0	3	86	4	45
2020	Full-time	47	35	12	3	2	2	0	84	5	1262
2020	Part-time	49	35	12	0	2	2	0	86	2	44
2019	Full-time	44	37	13	3	1	1	0	82	5	1118
2019	Part-time	76	17	2	2	0	2	0	95	2	35

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	Full-time	18	22	19	13	9	16	3	49	27	1230
2022	Part-time	14	30	11	6	12	21	6	60	25	45
2020	Full-time	25	24	17	10	7	13	3	59	20	1262
2020	Part-time	26	16	26	9	2	18	2	52	15	44
2019	Full-time	20	24	20	12	8	12	4	52	24	1120
2019	Part-time	40	30	10	7	5	5	3	77	13	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	45	5	9	3	84	12	1225
2022	Part-time	56	36	0	8	0	92	8	45
2020	Full-time	32	50	5	11	2	82	13	1264
2020	Part-time	44	45	4	7	0	89	7	44

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	36	11	12	6	1	71	18	1220
2022	Part-time	44	32	4	15	5	0	77	20	45
2020	Full-time	31	39	11	15	3	1	71	18	1266
2020	Part-time	43	30	12	15	0	0	73	15	44
2019	Full-time	52	34	6	6	1	0	87	8	1121
2019	Part-time	62	20	10	8	0	0	83	8	35

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	Full-time	43	37	9	8	3	0	0	81	10	1225
2022	Part-time	66	21	4	4	0	2	3	91	5	45
2020	Full-time	42	37	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	1260
2020	Part-time	40	39	12	10	0	0	0	78	10	44
2019	Full-time	51	36	7	4	2	0	0	88	5	1117
2019	Part-time	72	19	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	24	3	2	1	95	2	1225
2022	Part-time	82	16	1	0	0	99	0	45
2020	Full-time	74	20	3	2	1	94	3	1260
2020	Part-time	81	19	0	0	0	100	0	43

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	87	10	1	1	1	1	97	2	1230
2022	Part-time	86	12	0	2	0	0	98	2	45
2019	Full-time	85	11	1	1	1	0	97	2	1119
2019	Part-time	84	2	9	3	0	2	89	3	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	24	8	1	0	2	91	2	1225
2022	Part-time	75	17	6	2	0	0	92	2	45
2020	Full-time	72	19	7	1	0	1	91	1	1266
2020	Part-time	76	14	7	0	0	2	92	0	43
2019	Full-time	65	24	7	1	1	2	92	2	1124
2019	Part-time	76	17	5	0	0	2	95	0	35

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	Full-time	10	90	1225
2022	Part-time	0	100	45

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	53	115

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	45	115

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	115

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	Full-time	1	99	115

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	Full-time	4	96	115

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	Full-time	8	92	115

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	115

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	115

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	115

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	115

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	115

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	Full-time	27	73	115

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	65	35	115

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	115

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	115

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	115

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	115

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	115

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	115

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	115

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	Full-time	53	47	115

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	Full-time	18	82	115

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	Full-time	6	94	115

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	Full-time	9	91	115

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	Full-time	13	87	115

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	Full-time	5	95	115

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	Full-time	8	92	115

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	115

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	Full-time	28	72	115

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	Full-time	9	91	110

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	Full-time	17	83	110

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	Full-time	3	97	110

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	Full-time	5	95	110

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	Full-time	7	93	110

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	Full-time	10	90	110

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	Full-time	13	87	110

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	Full-time	14	86	110

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	Full-time	15	85	110

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	Full-time	30	70	110

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	Full-time	13	87	110

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	Full-time	48	52	110

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	Full-time	2	98	110

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	Full-time	56	44	110

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	Full-time	1	99	110

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	Full-time	13	87	110

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	Full-time	12	11	13	6	3	46	10	52	19	1225
2022	Part-time	16	7	3	7	4	43	20	62	30	45
2020	Full-time	18	16	13	4	4	39	7	61	15	1265
2020	Part-time	24	14	16	2	0	36	7	67	4	44
2019	Full-time	17	16	18	6	4	30	8	55	16	1123
2019	Part-time	24	16	14	5	2	29	9	65	12	35

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	Full-time	27	35	15	5	2	15	1	73	9	1230
2022	Part-time	24	37	2	6	1	26	5	88	10	45
2020	Full-time	37	32	12	4	3	11	1	79	7	1265
2020	Part-time	41	19	22	2	0	13	2	71	3	44
2019	Full-time	37	34	14	4	2	7	1	77	7	1124
2019	Part-time	56	27	7	0	3	7	0	90	3	35

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	Full-time	8	92	1225
2020	Full-time	6	94	1264
2020	Part-time	0	100	44
2019	Full-time	7	93	1124
2019	Part-time	0	100	34

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	100
2020	Full-time	45	55	78
2019	Full-time	40	60	75

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	31	100
2020	Full-time	78	22	78
2019	Full-time	73	27	75

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	100

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	100	100
2020	Full-time	100	78
2019	Full-time	100	75

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	Full-time	11	89	100
2020	Full-time	12	88	78

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	Full-time	10	90	100
2019	Full-time	0	100	75

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	100
2019	Full-time	7	93	75

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	100
2020	Full-time	27	73	78
2019	Full-time	28	72	71

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	100
2020	Full-time	26	74	78
2019	Full-time	11	89	71

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	100
2020	Full-time	16	84	78
2019	Full-time	15	85	71

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	100
2020	Full-time	6	94	78

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	100
2020	Full-time	34	66	78
2019	Full-time	37	63	71

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	100
2020	Full-time	23	77	78
2019	Full-time	20	80	71

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	100
2020	Full-time	8	92	78

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	Full-time	1	99	100

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	100
2020	Full-time	6	94	78

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	100
2020	Full-time	13	87	78
2019	Full-time	11	89	71

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	Full-time	2	98	100
2020	Full-time	0	100	78
2019	Full-time	0	100	71

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	100
2020	Full-time	20	80	78
2019	Full-time	17	83	71

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	100	100
2020	Full-time	100	78
2019	Full-time	100	71

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	100
2020	Full-time	10	90	78
2019	Full-time	15	85	71

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	Full-time	38	62	100
2020	Full-time	36	64	78
2019	Full-time	34	66	71

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	Full-time	11	89	100
2020	Full-time	14	86	78
2019	Full-time	8	92	71

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	Full-time	8	92	100
2020	Full-time	8	92	78
2019	Full-time	9	91	71

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	Full-time	8	92	100
2020	Full-time	17	83	78
2019	Full-time	11	89	71

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	Full-time	5	95	100
2020	Full-time	13	87	78
2019	Full-time	10	90	71

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	Full-time	4	96	100

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	Full-time	6	94	100
2020	Full-time	10	90	78

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	100
2020	Full-time	15	85	78
2019	Full-time	7	93	71

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	Full-time	46	54	100
2020	Full-time	40	60	78
2019	Full-time	51	49	71

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	Full-time	5	95	95

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	Full-time	12	88	95

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	Full-time	3	97	95

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	Full-time	1	99	95

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	Full-time	3	97	95

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	Full-time	5	95	95

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	Full-time	8	92	95

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	Full-time	19	81	95

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	Full-time	14	86	95

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	Full-time	21	79	95

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	Full-time	8	92	95

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	Full-time	43	57	95

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	Full-time	2	98	95

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	Full-time	60	40	95

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	Full-time	0	100	95

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	Full-time	16	84	95

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	Full-time	13	14	15	4	3	45	7	54	14	1230
2022	Part-time	21	6	5	7	2	46	14	66	21	45
2020	Full-time	19	14	14	3	2	41	6	63	10	1263
2020	Part-time	24	11	14	2	0	43	5	68	5	44
2019	Full-time	18	15	19	3	3	35	8	58	9	1122
2019	Part-time	28	23	14	0	0	20	14	78	0	35

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	Full-time	27	36	15	4	2	15	1	75	7	1230
2022	Part-time	24	30	20	2	1	18	5	71	4	45
2020	Full-time	39	32	12	3	2	11	0	80	5	1259
2020	Part-time	41	21	17	2	0	16	2	76	3	44
2019	Full-time	40	32	14	3	2	9	1	79	5	1123
2019	Part-time	59	27	7	0	0	7	0	92	0	35

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	Full-time	13	87	1225
2022	Part-time	12	88	45
2020	Full-time	12	88	1266
2020	Part-time	6	94	44
2019	Full-time	15	85	1122
2019	Part-time	12	88	35

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	Full-time	63	37	165

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	79	21	165

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	Full-time	47	31	7	13	2	0	1	79	14	130

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	Full-time	46	36	6	5	1	3	3	88	6	1225
2022	Part-time	50	27	11	2	6	0	4	80	8	45
2020	Full-time	56	28	6	4	2	2	3	88	6	1269
2020	Part-time	45	44	2	4	0	0	5	93	4	44

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	Full-time	83	11	3	2	2	1030
2022	Part-time	71	17	0	0	11	25

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	Full-time	74	26	1065
2022	Part-time	52	48	25

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	Full-time	33	67	1065
2022	Part-time	38	62	25

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	Full-time	55	45	1065
2022	Part-time	41	59	25

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	Full-time	45	55	1065
2022	Part-time	24	76	25

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	Full-time	16	84	1065
2022	Part-time	3	97	25

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	Full-time	23	77	1065
2022	Part-time	11	89	25

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	Full-time	11	89	1065
2022	Part-time	3	97	25

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	Full-time	15	85	1065
2022	Part-time	11	89	25

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	Full-time	10	90	1065
2022	Part-time	8	92	25

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	Full-time	18	82	1065
2022	Part-time	18	82	25

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	Full-time	16	84	1065
2022	Part-time	20	80	25

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	Full-time	4	96	1065
2022	Part-time	3	97	25

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	Full-time	25	75	1065
2022	Part-time	32	68	25

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	Full-time	75	12	4	2	2	0	4	91	4	1065
2022	Part-time	91	3	0	2	4	0	0	94	6	25

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	Full-time	4	12	15	18	44	4	3	66	17	1065
2022	Part-time	5	20	33	0	29	6	6	34	29	25

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	Full-time	6	18	18	18	36	3	1	56	25	1065
2022	Part-time	20	18	5	20	37	0	0	57	38	25

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	29	5	4	4	1	87	7	1230
2022	Part-time	63	30	4	0	4	0	93	4	45
2020	Full-time	59	28	6	4	2	1	87	7	1264
2020	Part-time	50	31	10	7	0	2	83	7	44

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	Full-time	3	7	10	9	36	6	29	70	15	1225
2022	Part-time	2	3	8	4	45	5	33	80	7	45

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	44	16	7	4	2	73	11	1225
2022	Part-time	31	37	14	9	1	8	74	11	45
2020	Full-time	42	42	9	4	1	2	86	5	1265
2020	Part-time	54	28	13	2	0	2	84	2	44
2019	Full-time	46	41	8	2	1	1	88	4	1116
2019	Part-time	47	30	7	11	3	2	79	14	35

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	27	38	20	6	1230
2022	Part-time	8	29	30	30	3	45

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	Full-time	55	29	8	3	2	2	1	86	6	1230
2022	Part-time	63	28	0	2	0	3	4	98	2	45
2020	Full-time	59	25	8	4	2	2	1	85	6	1258
2020	Part-time	57	28	11	0	2	2	0	86	2	44

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	Full-time	50	28	8	7	6	1	0	79	14	1230
2022	Part-time	49	22	12	7	10	0	0	71	17	45
2020	Full-time	50	29	8	8	4	1	0	79	12	1265
2020	Part-time	46	29	9	7	5	2	2	78	13	43

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	42	13	13	7	1	67	20	1225
2022	Part-time	35	46	6	6	2	5	86	8	45
2020	Full-time	40	36	11	8	3	1	78	11	1265
2020	Part-time	52	32	12	0	5	0	84	5	44
2019	Full-time	34	42	13	6	4	0	77	10	1122
2019	Part-time	38	44	7	5	5	2	83	10	35

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	Full-time	16	50	14	15	4	1	0	67	19	410

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	Full-time	34	26	18	10	8	1	3	63	19	1225
2022	Part-time	25	14	26	10	16	4	5	43	28	45
2020	Full-time	32	30	20	11	6	0	0	63	18	1258
2020	Part-time	27	18	20	21	12	0	3	46	33	44
2019	Full-time	22	30	22	11	13	0	1	53	24	1125
2019	Part-time	23	22	28	12	15	0	0	44	28	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	25	28	16	17	0	38	34	1220
2022	Part-time	13	28	30	14	7	7	45	23	45
2020	Full-time	16	25	27	18	13	0	41	31	1263
2020	Part-time	31	38	14	15	2	0	69	17	44
2019	Full-time	18	31	27	15	9	0	49	24	1124
2019	Part-time	34	21	29	13	2	0	55	15	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	26	23	16	16	1	44	33	1225
2022	Part-time	29	22	21	13	7	7	55	22	45
2020	Full-time	21	28	26	15	10	0	49	25	1264
2020	Part-time	30	30	27	10	0	2	62	10	43
2019	Full-time	23	32	25	12	8	0	55	20	1114
2019	Part-time	37	25	22	7	7	2	63	15	35

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	Full-time	16	22	24	16	21	1	1	39	37	1220
2022	Part-time	21	17	29	6	17	0	9	42	26	45
2020	Full-time	22	23	25	16	12	0	1	46	28	1256
2020	Part-time	43	27	16	7	5	0	2	72	12	44
2019	Full-time	22	26	26	14	11	0	1	49	26	1118
2019	Part-time	32	31	25	5	2	3	2	66	8	34

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	Full-time	38	23	15	9	10	1	4	65	20	1225
2022	Part-time	51	15	13	0	0	0	21	84	0	45
2020	Full-time	39	27	16	9	7	0	3	68	16	1259
2020	Part-time	57	26	8	5	0	0	5	87	5	43
2019	Full-time	49	25	12	7	4	0	3	76	11	1121
2019	Part-time	55	19	12	0	0	3	11	86	0	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	26	21	12	13	1	54	25	1225
2022	Part-time	40	26	16	9	3	5	69	14	45
2020	Full-time	28	26	23	12	11	0	54	23	1264
2020	Part-time	71	12	5	7	5	0	83	12	44
2019	Full-time	34	31	19	8	7	1	66	15	1121
2019	Part-time	38	25	27	5	0	5	66	5	34

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	Full-time	25	32	21	10	9	1	1	59	20	1225
2022	Part-time	20	47	17	4	6	0	5	71	11	45
2020	Full-time	34	35	19	7	3	0	1	70	10	1263
2020	Part-time	46	28	21	3	2	0	0	74	5	44
2019	Full-time	29	36	21	9	4	0	1	66	13	1124
2019	Part-time	41	20	20	14	2	0	2	63	17	35

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	Full-time	19	29	24	14	12	1	1	48	27	1225
2022	Part-time	21	25	23	17	7	0	7	50	25	45
2020	Full-time	24	35	25	10	5	0	1	60	15	1259
2020	Part-time	41	40	9	5	5	0	0	81	10	44
2019	Full-time	24	36	23	12	5	0	0	60	17	1122
2019	Part-time	36	40	12	8	2	0	2	78	10	35

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	Full-time	28	30	19	11	10	1	1	59	21	1225
2022	Part-time	27	28	30	5	5	0	5	58	11	45
2020	Full-time	35	32	18	10	4	0	1	68	14	1258
2020	Part-time	45	25	21	10	0	0	0	70	10	44
2019	Full-time	30	32	21	10	6	0	1	63	16	1123
2019	Part-time	21	48	19	7	2	0	2	71	10	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	27	14	7	6	2	72	13	1225
2022	Part-time	46	34	12	4	0	5	84	4	45
2020	Full-time	52	25	13	6	4	1	77	10	1259
2020	Part-time	65	23	3	7	2	0	88	9	44
2019	Full-time	49	26	14	7	4	1	75	11	1120
2019	Part-time	52	18	14	5	0	11	79	5	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	27	12	6	4	2	77	10	1225
2022	Part-time	64	18	5	6	2	5	87	8	45
2020	Full-time	29	30	22	12	6	0	60	18	1260
2020	Part-time	42	27	6	17	7	0	69	24	44

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	Full-time	29	30	22	11	6	1	1	60	17	1225
2022	Part-time	36	28	20	5	6	0	5	68	12	45
2020	Full-time	29	31	23	11	5	1	0	60	16	1265
2020	Part-time	41	31	23	5	0	0	0	72	5	44
2019	Full-time	34	33	20	8	4	0	1	68	12	1117
2019	Part-time	29	34	21	5	3	3	6	69	8	35

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	Full-time	41	22	16	8	10	1	3	66	18	1225
2022	Part-time	40	20	16	10	5	0	9	66	17	45
2020	Full-time	44	28	15	7	2	0	2	75	10	1255
2020	Part-time	46	34	16	5	0	0	0	79	5	44
2019	Full-time	61	23	9	4	2	0	1	85	6	1118
2019	Part-time	47	30	13	5	0	0	5	82	5	34

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	29	11	3	3	2	83	6	1225
2022	Part-time	48	31	9	4	3	5	83	8	45
2020	Full-time	30	38	21	7	4	0	68	11	1261
2020	Part-time	23	52	18	5	2	0	75	6	44

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	Full-time	69	13	5	2	3	1	8	90	5	1225
2022	Part-time	65	15	5	4	2	0	8	87	7	45
2020	Full-time	66	18	8	2	1	1	5	89	3	1260
2020	Part-time	60	20	11	2	0	0	6	85	2	44
2019	Full-time	78	9	3	1	1	1	6	94	2	1119
2019	Part-time	68	17	2	2	0	0	10	95	3	35

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	Full-time	72	11	5	2	3	1	6	89	5	1225
2022	Part-time	81	7	3	0	0	2	6	96	0	45
2020	Full-time	81	8	4	3	2	1	3	92	4	1264
2020	Part-time	83	7	7	0	2	0	0	90	2	44
2019	Full-time	75	10	6	2	3	1	2	88	6	1113
2019	Part-time	77	12	3	2	0	3	3	95	2	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	67	18	5	3	2	4	89	5	1225
2022	Part-time	73	20	2	0	0	5	98	0	45
2020	Full-time	72	16	6	2	2	2	90	4	1254
2020	Part-time	71	19	5	3	2	0	90	5	44
2019	Full-time	58	26	10	3	2	2	85	5	1114
2019	Part-time	73	19	2	0	2	3	95	2	35

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	Full-time	64	15	8	3	5	1	4	83	9	1220
2022	Part-time	78	11	3	4	0	0	5	93	4	45
2020	Full-time	71	14	7	4	3	0	2	86	7	1255
2020	Part-time	79	11	0	5	2	2	0	93	7	44
2019	Full-time	64	18	8	5	4	0	2	83	9	1110
2019	Part-time	68	17	7	2	0	0	5	90	3	34

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	11	4	2	1	18	91	4	1225
2022	Part-time	54	8	0	0	0	38	100	0	45
2020	Full-time	60	10	5	2	1	21	89	4	1258
2020	Part-time	60	5	3	5	0	28	90	7	44
2019	Full-time	58	13	5	2	1	21	89	4	1109
2019	Part-time	73	7	5	0	0	15	94	0	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	13	5	1	1	6	92	3	1225
2022	Part-time	73	9	8	0	2	9	90	2	45
2020	Full-time	74	16	5	1	0	3	93	2	1269
2020	Part-time	77	11	5	5	0	2	90	5	44
2019	Full-time	75	15	5	1	0	4	93	1	1111
2019	Part-time	78	15	0	0	0	7	100	0	35

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	Full-time	66	12	6	5	6	1	4	82	12	1225
2022	Part-time	38	11	14	21	9	0	7	53	33	45
2020	Full-time	75	14	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	1269
2020	Part-time	62	22	8	7	0	0	0	84	7	43
2019	Full-time	75	10	5	3	3	0	3	88	7	1118
2019	Part-time	69	14	5	2	5	0	5	88	7	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	27	16	5	3	2	75	8	1230
2022	Part-time	38	24	25	5	3	5	66	8	45
2020	Full-time	43	31	16	6	3	1	74	9	1269
2020	Part-time	41	28	22	7	0	2	71	7	44
2019	Full-time	51	28	14	3	2	1	80	6	1118
2019	Part-time	44	33	15	0	3	5	82	3	35

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	28	38	16	9	36	26	1230
2022	Part-time	20	33	30	12	5	53	17	45
2020	Full-time	13	33	36	14	4	46	18	1269
2020	Part-time	17	50	29	2	2	66	5	44
2019	Full-time	18	34	36	9	3	52	12	1124
2019	Part-time	16	46	33	4	0	63	4	35

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	23	38	20	10	0	30	32	1225
2022	Part-time	8	13	35	28	12	5	42	22	45
2020	Full-time	9	21	37	22	10	0	33	30	1265
2020	Part-time	5	8	52	18	18	0	36	12	43
2019	Full-time	6	18	38	27	12	0	38	24	1112
2019	Part-time	0	12	41	29	15	4	45	12	35

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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	Full-time	23	63	14	1	1225
2022	Part-time	38	53	8	0	45
2020	Full-time	29	52	18	1	1269
2020	Part-time	51	25	22	2	44

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	Full-time	42	58	280
2022	Part-time	37	63	20
2020	Full-time	37	63	365
2020	Part-time	41	59	22

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	16	13	6	7	3	18	67	16	1225
2022	Part-time	46	12	3	4	4	3	27	83	12	45
2020	Full-time	39	17	15	9	8	2	10	64	19	1269
2020	Part-time	51	5	8	14	0	2	21	72	18	44
2019	Full-time	34	20	15	12	12	0	7	58	26	1100
2019	Part-time	45	17	11	10	0	0	16	74	12	35

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	Full-time	12	25	20	18	18	2	5	41	38	280
2022	Part-time	4	39	21	9	26	0	0	44	35	20
2020	Full-time	20	30	16	15	12	2	5	54	29	364
2020	Part-time	19	40	14	23	5	0	0	58	28	22

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	18	18	20	35	1	4	24	57	280
2022	Part-time	0	38	0	21	37	0	4	40	60	20
2020	Full-time	8	19	16	20	33	2	2	28	55	363
2020	Part-time	14	22	5	36	23	0	0	36	59	22

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Heritage by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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