2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 40 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 565
2020 Non-shift worker 39 35 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 563
2019 Non-shift worker 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 660
2018 Non-shift worker 35 40 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 562

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 47 19 0 4 0 0 78 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 35 11 7 5 0 0 78 11 565
2020 Non-shift worker 39 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 563
2019 Non-shift worker 38 37 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 662
2018 Non-shift worker 35 35 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 561

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 45 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 49 38 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 565
2020 Non-shift worker 51 33 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 557
2019 Non-shift worker 50 34 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 660
2018 Non-shift worker 45 36 12 4 2 0 0 82 7 559

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 40 8 0 6 0 0 85 6 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 39 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 44 36 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 563
2019 Non-shift worker 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 663
2018 Non-shift worker 37 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 560

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 36 16 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 47 31 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 570
2020 Non-shift worker 45 31 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 561
2019 Non-shift worker 51 30 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 659
2018 Non-shift worker 42 31 15 7 4 1 0 75 10 557

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 33 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 25
2022 Non-shift worker 44 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 570
2020 Non-shift worker 45 33 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 555
2019 Non-shift worker 47 33 11 6 3 0 0 80 8 659
2018 Non-shift worker 38 37 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 557

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 Shift worker 34 39 3 19 0 5 0 77 20 25
2022 Non-shift worker 40 24 12 12 7 4 1 67 20 570
2020 Non-shift worker 38 27 14 12 6 2 0 67 18 564
2019 Non-shift worker 40 22 14 12 8 4 1 65 21 661
2018 Non-shift worker 32 24 18 12 9 4 1 59 22 561
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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 Shift worker 31 38 19 0 3 0 8 76 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 51 26 10 3 3 1 6 83 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 60 25 8 5 1 0 1 86 6 564
2019 Non-shift worker 55 24 11 5 2 1 3 82 7 660

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 26 13 3 4 0 5 79 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 54 33 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 570
2020 Non-shift worker 53 32 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 564
2019 Non-shift worker 52 31 8 5 2 1 1 84 7 656
2018 Non-shift worker 45 30 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 557

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 45 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 25
2022 Non-shift worker 61 26 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 570
2020 Non-shift worker 60 25 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 564
2019 Non-shift worker 56 28 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 663
2018 Non-shift worker 47 29 9 8 5 1 1 77 14 559

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 36 7 3 4 11 0 84 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 39 33 8 6 5 10 0 80 12 565
2020 Non-shift worker 44 28 12 7 2 7 0 78 10 565
2019 Non-shift worker 38 35 12 5 3 7 0 78 9 657
2018 Non-shift worker 35 34 13 6 3 9 1 76 9 562

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 50 4 11 4 6 0 80 16 25
2022 Non-shift worker 30 35 14 10 7 4 0 68 18 570
2020 Non-shift worker 37 34 15 9 4 1 0 72 13 561
2019 Non-shift worker 34 37 15 7 4 2 0 73 11 657
2018 Non-shift worker 32 34 17 9 4 2 0 69 14 559

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 Shift worker 22 27 25 6 8 11 0 56 16 25
2022 Non-shift worker 22 32 17 15 8 7 0 57 24 565
2020 Non-shift worker 26 34 14 17 5 6 0 63 23 564
2019 Non-shift worker 24 37 16 11 5 7 0 66 17 655
2018 Non-shift worker 21 32 21 12 6 7 0 58 19 560

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 25 36 3 4 6 0 54 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 23 38 14 14 8 3 0 62 23 570
2020 Non-shift worker 27 37 13 17 4 2 0 65 22 562
2019 Non-shift worker 22 37 18 12 7 4 0 62 20 655
2018 Non-shift worker 18 34 20 17 6 3 0 55 25 561
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 43 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 40 33 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 565
2020 Non-shift worker 38 38 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 564
2019 Non-shift worker 37 37 12 10 3 0 1 74 14 663
2018 Non-shift worker 32 33 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 562

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 45 26 0 3 0 0 71 3 25
2022 Non-shift worker 41 42 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 565
2020 Non-shift worker 40 38 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 561
2019 Non-shift worker 39 39 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 663
2018 Non-shift worker 34 38 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 560

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 Shift worker 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 49 33 6 8 3 1 1 83 11 570
2020 Non-shift worker 49 34 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 564
2019 Non-shift worker 45 33 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 657
2018 Non-shift worker 36 37 11 8 6 0 2 74 15 561

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 Shift worker 29 42 15 11 4 0 0 71 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 41 38 11 8 2 0 1 79 10 565
2020 Non-shift worker 36 39 11 9 4 0 1 76 13 562
2019 Non-shift worker 39 36 12 8 3 0 1 76 12 657
2018 Non-shift worker 30 45 10 9 5 1 2 76 14 564

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 Shift worker 33 43 11 13 0 0 0 76 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 56 25 9 4 3 2 2 84 7 570
2020 Non-shift worker 51 25 12 6 3 1 1 78 10 562

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 Shift worker 29 43 19 3 7 0 0 72 10 25
2022 Non-shift worker 30 41 13 9 5 2 0 72 14 565
2020 Non-shift worker 29 33 15 15 6 2 0 63 21 563
2019 Non-shift worker 25 37 15 14 7 3 0 64 21 656
2018 Non-shift worker 23 35 17 12 8 4 1 60 21 558

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 Shift worker 35 39 12 0 2 5 7 84 3 25
2022 Non-shift worker 48 22 12 5 6 1 5 75 12 570
2020 Non-shift worker 54 19 12 6 4 1 4 77 11 563
2019 Non-shift worker 53 22 12 5 3 0 5 79 8 659

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 Shift worker 39 19 7 25 0 8 4 65 28 25
2022 Non-shift worker 54 20 11 5 3 2 5 80 8 570
2020 Non-shift worker 49 24 13 7 3 1 3 76 10 557
2019 Non-shift worker 52 21 14 5 3 1 3 76 9 658

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 Shift worker 57 21 0 7 0 8 7 91 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 70 10 4 2 4 3 7 89 6 570
2020 Non-shift worker 76 8 5 2 3 2 3 89 6 561
2019 Non-shift worker 78 7 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 657

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 Shift worker 47 16 6 3 2 9 16 84 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 69 9 4 2 2 1 12 90 5 565
2020 Non-shift worker 75 9 5 1 1 1 7 92 2 563
2019 Non-shift worker 77 7 3 0 2 1 11 94 2 657

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 Shift worker 13 47 17 13 10 0 0 60 24 25
2022 Non-shift worker 25 31 11 14 12 4 4 60 28 570
2020 Non-shift worker 21 27 14 18 15 2 3 50 36 564
2019 Non-shift worker 20 24 15 19 16 3 3 47 37 661
2018 Non-shift worker 15 25 16 17 19 3 4 44 39 561

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 36 12 11 4 0 0 74 14 25
2022 Non-shift worker 37 38 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 565
2020 Non-shift worker 37 38 13 10 3 0 0 75 12 561
2019 Non-shift worker 36 39 12 9 3 0 0 75 12 658
2018 Non-shift worker 32 41 12 9 6 0 0 73 14 561

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 41 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 41 8 7 5 0 0 79 12 565
2020 Non-shift worker 41 33 12 9 5 0 0 75 14 562
2019 Non-shift worker 40 36 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 660
2018 Non-shift worker 32 39 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 560

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 32 32 3 4 0 0 61 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 41 37 12 8 3 0 0 78 10 565
2020 Non-shift worker 39 38 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 558
2019 Non-shift worker 38 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 658
2018 Non-shift worker 34 38 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 558

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 Shift worker 23 42 28 4 0 3 0 66 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 28 44 12 9 4 3 0 75 13 565
2020 Non-shift worker 26 44 16 10 2 2 0 72 12 564
2019 Non-shift worker 24 44 17 8 1 4 0 72 10 661
2018 Non-shift worker 25 38 20 8 4 5 0 67 12 559

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 Shift worker 41 44 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 47 33 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 565
2020 Non-shift worker 51 27 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 561
2019 Non-shift worker 56 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 661
2018 Non-shift worker 51 31 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 562

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 23 21 2 4 6 3 70 6 25
2022 Non-shift worker 42 31 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 570
2020 Non-shift worker 43 29 12 9 7 0 0 73 15 562
2019 Non-shift worker 48 30 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 658
2018 Non-shift worker 45 28 14 8 4 0 1 73 12 562

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 Shift worker 65 14 8 4 3 3 3 84 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 68 21 3 2 2 2 1 92 4 570

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 Shift worker 50 18 32 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 28 29 565
2020 Non-shift worker 38 32 30 565
2019 Non-shift worker 41 26 33 661
2018 Non-shift worker 40 27 33 564

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 Shift worker 0 31 13 0 32 24 15
2022 Non-shift worker 10 34 38 4 6 8 240
2020 Non-shift worker 13 25 54 2 2 5 219
2019 Non-shift worker 9 20 48 2 11 9 265
2018 Non-shift worker 10 23 52 2 8 4 222
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 50 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 51 39 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 565
2020 Non-shift worker 54 34 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 563
2019 Non-shift worker 47 40 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 660
2018 Non-shift worker 45 39 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 561

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 44 10 6 8 0 0 76 14 25
2022 Non-shift worker 26 47 12 10 3 1 0 74 14 565
2020 Non-shift worker 33 47 11 7 1 1 0 80 9 565
2019 Non-shift worker 32 47 10 8 1 1 0 80 9 660
2018 Non-shift worker 33 42 13 8 2 2 0 76 11 558

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 Shift worker 0 28 39 24 9 0 0 33 28 25
2022 Non-shift worker 8 18 39 20 13 1 1 34 26 565
2020 Non-shift worker 11 23 33 24 8 0 1 32 34 561
2019 Non-shift worker 7 17 38 23 12 1 2 36 25 658
2018 Non-shift worker 9 22 36 19 11 1 2 31 32 559

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 Shift worker 13 23 34 15 9 0 6 25 38 25
2022 Non-shift worker 15 23 32 16 10 1 3 26 40 565
2020 Non-shift worker 15 24 31 16 10 2 1 27 41 563
2019 Non-shift worker 12 24 30 18 12 2 2 32 37 659
2018 Non-shift worker 15 25 32 14 11 2 2 26 42 562

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 Shift worker 0 7 29 37 24 0 3 63 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 8 11 34 28 16 1 2 45 20 570
2020 Non-shift worker 8 18 28 31 14 1 1 46 26 560
2019 Non-shift worker 5 11 31 31 20 1 1 52 17 656
2018 Non-shift worker 5 16 33 29 15 1 2 45 21 561

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 Shift worker 0 13 28 23 19 6 10 51 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 15 18 27 20 18 1 1 38 34 565
2020 Non-shift worker 15 21 26 23 14 1 1 38 36 562
2019 Non-shift worker 8 13 27 26 21 3 2 49 22 653
2018 Non-shift worker 12 21 26 24 13 1 3 39 35 561

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 Shift worker 2 37 16 13 13 15 3 33 48 25
2022 Non-shift worker 15 20 27 17 14 3 4 33 38 570
2020 Non-shift worker 7 16 27 27 19 3 1 48 24 560
2019 Non-shift worker 9 22 25 22 15 5 3 40 33 654
2018 Non-shift worker 18 23 24 17 13 3 2 31 43 558

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 Shift worker 3 21 24 23 16 6 6 45 28 25
2022 Non-shift worker 13 17 35 18 12 2 3 31 32 570
2020 Non-shift worker 13 19 32 22 11 2 1 34 33 561
2019 Non-shift worker 10 18 31 24 12 3 2 38 29 660
2018 Non-shift worker 12 21 36 16 10 3 2 28 34 560

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 Shift worker 10 13 20 37 10 4 7 52 26 25
2022 Non-shift worker 6 12 35 26 18 0 3 46 18 570
2020 Non-shift worker 12 27 33 20 7 0 0 27 39 562
2019 Non-shift worker 15 28 30 17 8 1 1 25 44 659

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 Shift worker 25 45 9 14 0 6 0 75 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 14 36 18 17 10 5 0 52 28 570
2020 Non-shift worker 19 43 19 13 5 1 0 63 18 565
2019 Non-shift worker 19 41 19 13 4 5 0 63 18 656

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 Shift worker 56 22 5 11 0 6 0 83 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 63 24 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 57 27 6 6 4 1 0 85 10 563
2019 Non-shift worker 56 28 7 5 2 1 0 85 8 660
2018 Non-shift worker 50 30 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 561

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 71 22 0 3 4 0 0 93 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 67 24 3 3 2 0 0 91 5 565
2020 Non-shift worker 60 31 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 563
2019 Non-shift worker 55 35 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 657
2018 Non-shift worker 52 36 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 561

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 40 8 3 0 6 0 88 3 25
2022 Non-shift worker 57 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 565
2020 Non-shift worker 51 36 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 561
2019 Non-shift worker 50 37 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 660
2018 Non-shift worker 45 37 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 561

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 Shift worker 39 35 16 0 4 6 0 79 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 45 35 8 5 4 3 0 82 9 570
2020 Non-shift worker 44 36 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 562
2019 Non-shift worker 47 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 653
2018 Non-shift worker 47 38 7 5 2 1 0 86 6 559

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 Shift worker 39 41 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 44 35 10 5 2 4 0 83 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 50 35 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 563
2019 Non-shift worker 56 32 7 2 0 2 0 91 2 659
2018 Non-shift worker 48 35 10 2 2 2 0 86 4 559

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 56 32 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 570
2020 Non-shift worker 59 31 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 564
2019 Non-shift worker 63 28 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 658
2018 Non-shift worker 54 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 559

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 Shift worker 35 25 19 0 3 14 5 73 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 25 8 6 4 8 7 79 11 570

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 Shift worker 34 25 16 0 0 18 6 79 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 25 8 7 3 8 6 79 12 565

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 Shift worker 37 30 16 11 0 7 0 71 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 34 28 17 4 3 12 1 72 8 565
2020 Non-shift worker 46 36 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 564

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 Shift worker 44 32 10 4 3 7 0 81 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 30 7 4 6 6 4 81 11 565
2020 Non-shift worker 49 29 8 7 3 1 2 81 11 565

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 Shift worker 3 24 30 0 3 30 9 45 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 14 18 19 3 3 38 5 58 10 565

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
2020 Non-shift worker 5 0 39 5 32 12 6 6 46 13

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 Shift worker 18 34 12 7 4 10 16 70 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 27 28 16 5 5 11 9 68 12 565
2020 Non-shift worker 29 35 14 7 3 6 5 73 12 563
2019 Non-shift worker 33 32 14 6 5 6 4 72 12 660
2018 Non-shift worker 24 33 15 11 5 6 6 66 17 561

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 Shift worker 31 27 24 8 4 6 0 62 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 40 34 10 8 4 3 1 77 13 570
2020 Non-shift worker 48 35 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 564
2019 Non-shift worker 40 35 9 8 4 3 1 78 12 658
2018 Non-shift worker 30 36 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 559

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 Shift worker 34 39 24 3 0 0 0 73 3 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 35 16 5 3 2 0 75 8 570
2020 Non-shift worker 46 37 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 561
2019 Non-shift worker 38 40 15 3 2 1 0 79 6 660
2018 Non-shift worker 36 39 16 6 2 1 1 76 8 559

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 Shift worker 20 41 14 4 7 9 5 71 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 23 25 15 9 9 14 5 59 23 570
2020 Non-shift worker 28 23 18 12 6 9 4 58 21 563
2019 Non-shift worker 21 24 20 12 8 12 4 53 23 661
2018 Non-shift worker 19 22 18 13 11 13 4 50 29 559

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 47 3 8 4 0 0 85 12 565
2020 Non-shift worker 30 46 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 562

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 40 11 5 0 0 5 83 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 565
2020 Non-shift worker 32 41 10 12 4 0 1 73 17 563
2019 Non-shift worker 51 33 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 661

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 Shift worker 50 39 0 8 0 3 0 92 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 53 35 5 4 2 0 1 89 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 559
2019 Non-shift worker 56 33 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 658

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 66 27 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 25
2022 Non-shift worker 69 24 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 565
2020 Non-shift worker 67 24 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 562

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 87 9 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 570
2019 Non-shift worker 87 9 1 1 0 0 0 97 2 657

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 66 24 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 570
2020 Non-shift worker 68 21 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 563
2019 Non-shift worker 66 24 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 658

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 570
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 565
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 662
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 563

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 45
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 52
2019 Non-shift worker 45 55 60
2018 Non-shift worker 50 50 81

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 74 26 45
2020 Non-shift worker 65 35 52
2019 Non-shift worker 65 35 60
2018 Non-shift worker 50 50 81

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 45
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 52
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 81

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 52
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 60
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 81

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 45
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 52
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 81

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 45

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 45

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 45
2020 Non-shift worker 21 79 52
2019 Non-shift worker 32 68 59
2018 Non-shift worker 18 82 82

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 63 37 45
2020 Non-shift worker 38 62 52
2019 Non-shift worker 43 57 59
2018 Non-shift worker 39 61 82

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 57 43 45
2020 Non-shift worker 50 50 52
2019 Non-shift worker 46 54 59
2018 Non-shift worker 50 50 82

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 45
2020 Non-shift worker 44 56 52
2019 Non-shift worker 40 60 59
2018 Non-shift worker 40 60 82

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 Non-shift worker 28 72 45
2020 Non-shift worker 27 73 52
2019 Non-shift worker 27 73 59
2018 Non-shift worker 32 68 82

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 62 38 45
2020 Non-shift worker 62 38 52
2019 Non-shift worker 52 48 59
2018 Non-shift worker 57 43 82

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 45
2020 Non-shift worker 32 68 52
2019 Non-shift worker 28 72 59
2018 Non-shift worker 23 77 82

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 45
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 59
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 82

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 45
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 52

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 45
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 52
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 59
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 82

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 64 36 45
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 52
2019 Non-shift worker 41 59 59
2018 Non-shift worker 37 63 82

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 45
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 52
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 59

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 45
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 52
2019 Non-shift worker 21 79 59
2018 Non-shift worker 19 81 82

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 Non-shift worker 50 50 45
2020 Non-shift worker 69 31 52
2019 Non-shift worker 40 60 59
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 82

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 Non-shift worker 32 68 45
2020 Non-shift worker 32 68 52
2019 Non-shift worker 28 72 59
2018 Non-shift worker 31 69 82

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 45
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 52
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 59
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 82

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 Non-shift worker 13 87 45
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 59

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 45
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 52

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 45
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 82

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 45
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 52
2019 Non-shift worker 23 77 59
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 82

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 45
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 52
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 59
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 82

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 Non-shift worker 23 77 45
2020 Non-shift worker 17 83 52
2019 Non-shift worker 22 78 59
2018 Non-shift worker 21 79 82

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 Non-shift worker 9 91 40
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 77

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 Non-shift worker 9 91 40
2018 Non-shift worker 23 77 77

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 40
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 77

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 40
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 77

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 40
2018 Non-shift worker 19 81 77

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 Non-shift worker 19 81 40
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 77

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 Non-shift worker 27 73 40
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 77

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 Non-shift worker 18 82 40
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 77

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 40
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 77

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 Non-shift worker 29 71 40
2018 Non-shift worker 27 73 77

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 40

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 Non-shift worker 42 58 40
2018 Non-shift worker 33 67 77

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

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 Non-shift worker 27 73 40
2018 Non-shift worker 45 55 77

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

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 Non-shift worker 23 77 40
2018 Non-shift worker 18 82 77

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 Shift worker 19 21 7 4 8 28 14 68 20 25
2022 Non-shift worker 13 12 9 3 3 43 17 64 15 565
2020 Non-shift worker 21 15 14 4 3 34 9 63 13 562
2019 Non-shift worker 18 14 15 6 4 34 9 55 18 660
2018 Non-shift worker 15 17 18 6 5 34 5 52 18 556

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 Shift worker 28 42 12 7 4 8 0 75 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 33 35 11 4 2 15 1 80 7 570
2020 Non-shift worker 42 32 13 4 2 7 0 80 6 562
2019 Non-shift worker 39 33 12 5 2 8 1 80 7 662
2018 Non-shift worker 34 31 14 6 2 12 1 74 10 557

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 570
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 563
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 661
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 561

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 40
2020 Non-shift worker 35 65 42
2019 Non-shift worker 26 74 51
2018 Non-shift worker 41 59 34

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 84 16 40
2020 Non-shift worker 82 18 42
2019 Non-shift worker 77 23 51
2018 Non-shift worker 76 24 34

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 42
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 51
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 40

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 40

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 40
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 51

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 40
2020 Non-shift worker 31 69 42
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 50
2018 Non-shift worker 20 80 34

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 40
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 42
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 50
2018 Non-shift worker 22 78 34

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 40
2020 Non-shift worker 17 83 42
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 50

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 40

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 40
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 42
2019 Non-shift worker 20 80 50
2018 Non-shift worker 23 77 34

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 40
2020 Non-shift worker 18 82 42
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 50
2018 Non-shift worker 24 76 34

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 42
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 50
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

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 Non-shift worker 5 95 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 42
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 50

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 40
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 42
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 50
2018 Non-shift worker 17 83 34

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 42
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 50
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 40
2020 Non-shift worker 16 84 42
2019 Non-shift worker 23 77 50
2018 Non-shift worker 17 83 34

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 50
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 40
2020 Non-shift worker 23 77 42
2019 Non-shift worker 35 65 50
2018 Non-shift worker 19 81 34

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 Non-shift worker 41 59 40
2020 Non-shift worker 32 68 42
2019 Non-shift worker 23 77 50
2018 Non-shift worker 36 64 34

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 Non-shift worker 14 86 40
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 42
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 50
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 34

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 40
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

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 Non-shift worker 19 81 40
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 50

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 40
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 50

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 40

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 40
2020 Non-shift worker 18 82 42
2018 Non-shift worker 26 74 34

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 40
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 50

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 Non-shift worker 41 59 40
2020 Non-shift worker 47 53 42
2019 Non-shift worker 47 53 50
2018 Non-shift worker 42 58 34

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

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 Non-shift worker 12 88 40
2018 Non-shift worker 18 82 32

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

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 Non-shift worker 16 84 40

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 Non-shift worker 16 84 40

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 Non-shift worker 18 82 40

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 Non-shift worker 13 87 40
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 32

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 Non-shift worker 24 76 40
2018 Non-shift worker 25 75 32

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 Non-shift worker 5 95 40

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 Non-shift worker 34 66 40
2018 Non-shift worker 48 52 32

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 32

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 Non-shift worker 49 51 40
2018 Non-shift worker 52 48 32

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

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 Non-shift worker 20 80 40
2018 Non-shift worker 17 83 32

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 Shift worker 19 20 15 0 7 29 9 63 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 10 11 4 2 44 11 64 13 565
2020 Non-shift worker 21 15 14 3 3 36 8 66 10 561
2019 Non-shift worker 20 13 14 3 2 38 9 63 10 663
2018 Non-shift worker 18 13 21 2 3 39 5 54 9 560

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 Shift worker 38 31 16 3 7 4 0 72 11 25
2022 Non-shift worker 37 34 10 3 2 13 1 82 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 43 32 12 3 2 8 1 82 5 564
2019 Non-shift worker 42 31 13 2 2 9 1 81 5 663
2018 Non-shift worker 34 33 13 3 3 14 1 78 6 560

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 Shift worker 20 80 25
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 565
2020 Non-shift worker 20 80 561
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 661

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 Non-shift worker 60 40 130
2020 Non-shift worker 59 41 114

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 73 27 130
2020 Non-shift worker 85 15 115
2019 Non-shift worker 90 10 128

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 Non-shift worker 51 32 5 7 2 1 1 85 9 100
2020 Non-shift worker 52 30 15 4 0 0 0 82 4 100
2019 Non-shift worker 51 34 3 7 6 0 0 85 12 116

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 Shift worker 48 32 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 57 27 4 5 2 2 3 89 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 56 29 6 5 2 1 1 87 7 564

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 Shift worker 95 5 0 0 0 15
2022 Non-shift worker 89 7 1 2 1 485

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 Shift worker 94 6 20
2022 Non-shift worker 96 4 505

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 Shift worker 11 89 20
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 505

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 Shift worker 56 44 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 505

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 Shift worker 33 67 20
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 505

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 Shift worker 16 84 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 505

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 Shift worker 34 66 20
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 505

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 Shift worker 12 88 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 505

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 Shift worker 21 79 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 505

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 Shift worker 8 92 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 505

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 Shift worker 9 91 20
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 505

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 Shift worker 5 95 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 505

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 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 505

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 Shift worker 19 81 20
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 505

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 Shift worker 59 28 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 72 13 4 2 2 0 7 92 4 505

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 Shift worker 10 8 24 10 44 0 4 56 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 5 10 12 13 51 5 4 71 17 505

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 Shift worker 0 6 26 10 55 0 4 67 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 15 14 18 41 5 2 63 22 505
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 55 42 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 58 28 5 4 3 1 1 87 7 570
2020 Non-shift worker 56 25 7 6 4 1 1 82 10 563

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 Shift worker 0 7 11 4 47 4 27 74 10 25
2022 Non-shift worker 3 4 8 6 43 5 31 75 12 565

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 42 23 3 4 3 0 68 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 30 40 12 8 6 4 0 73 14 570
2020 Non-shift worker 49 38 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 563
2019 Non-shift worker 41 44 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 663
2018 Non-shift worker 35 44 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 557

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 33 33 23 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 9 29 38 19 5 570

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 Shift worker 57 32 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 59 24 8 3 3 2 1 86 6 570
2020 Non-shift worker 54 29 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 563

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 Shift worker 44 32 9 9 0 3 3 81 10 25
2022 Non-shift worker 49 27 8 8 6 2 1 78 15 565
2020 Non-shift worker 46 30 7 9 6 1 1 77 16 564

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 49 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 33 40 10 9 6 1 0 74 15 570
2020 Non-shift worker 40 34 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 564
2019 Non-shift worker 33 42 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 660
2018 Non-shift worker 30 40 13 12 3 2 0 71 15 559

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 Non-shift worker 16 54 12 13 4 1 0 71 17 170
2020 Non-shift worker 23 48 14 9 3 0 3 73 12 165
2019 Non-shift worker 22 49 14 9 1 2 2 75 11 177

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 Shift worker 19 34 24 10 10 0 3 55 21 25
2022 Non-shift worker 31 27 19 8 12 1 2 60 21 560
2020 Non-shift worker 30 30 20 10 8 1 1 61 18 562
2019 Non-shift worker 23 26 24 11 15 0 1 50 26 660
2018 Non-shift worker 20 21 26 15 16 1 2 42 31 562

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 24 30 6 9 0 0 55 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 27 24 15 14 0 1 46 29 565
2020 Non-shift worker 22 30 21 15 11 0 0 53 26 564
2019 Non-shift worker 29 28 23 12 7 0 0 57 19 662
2018 Non-shift worker 20 28 25 16 10 0 1 49 26 562

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 39 27 5 3 0 0 66 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 27 30 22 12 8 0 1 57 20 565
2020 Non-shift worker 28 29 21 13 9 0 0 57 22 560
2019 Non-shift worker 35 32 19 8 5 0 0 67 13 656
2018 Non-shift worker 27 29 21 12 10 0 2 57 22 561

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 Shift worker 17 34 24 5 17 0 3 52 22 25
2022 Non-shift worker 23 19 22 17 17 1 1 43 34 565
2020 Non-shift worker 27 25 20 15 12 1 1 53 27 560
2019 Non-shift worker 32 27 19 13 7 1 1 60 21 656
2018 Non-shift worker 24 21 23 16 13 1 2 47 30 562

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 Shift worker 53 22 17 3 2 0 3 77 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 51 20 10 7 7 0 4 74 15 565
2020 Non-shift worker 46 22 13 7 7 1 5 71 15 561
2019 Non-shift worker 59 20 8 5 3 0 5 84 7 657
2018 Non-shift worker 51 19 12 5 4 0 8 76 10 560

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 18 23 14 12 0 0 52 25 25
2022 Non-shift worker 35 27 18 10 10 0 0 62 20 565
2020 Non-shift worker 34 25 17 13 10 0 0 59 23 564
2019 Non-shift worker 43 24 17 9 6 1 1 68 15 661
2018 Non-shift worker 37 27 16 9 9 0 1 64 19 561

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 Shift worker 30 19 34 9 4 0 3 51 14 25
2022 Non-shift worker 37 29 17 7 8 1 1 68 15 560
2020 Non-shift worker 33 31 19 10 4 1 1 65 15 564
2019 Non-shift worker 31 37 21 7 3 0 1 69 10 662
2018 Non-shift worker 25 32 24 11 5 1 2 59 17 559

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 Shift worker 13 42 28 17 0 0 0 56 17 25
2022 Non-shift worker 31 31 18 10 8 0 2 63 19 565
2020 Non-shift worker 26 29 20 15 8 0 1 56 23 565
2019 Non-shift worker 31 35 22 7 4 0 1 67 11 659
2018 Non-shift worker 23 32 23 13 6 1 2 57 19 558

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 Shift worker 12 21 33 24 7 0 3 34 32 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 28 17 8 7 0 1 67 16 565
2020 Non-shift worker 32 29 17 15 6 0 1 62 21 562
2019 Non-shift worker 31 31 21 11 5 1 1 63 16 660
2018 Non-shift worker 28 30 21 14 6 0 1 59 20 560

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 17 31 8 4 0 3 57 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 49 24 13 6 7 0 1 74 13 565
2020 Non-shift worker 47 28 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 560
2019 Non-shift worker 47 26 14 8 4 1 1 74 12 661

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 23 11 10 6 0 3 72 17 25
2022 Non-shift worker 58 23 11 4 2 1 1 82 6 565
2020 Non-shift worker 32 26 24 11 6 1 0 59 17 561

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 Shift worker 35 19 39 2 2 0 3 55 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 39 28 16 10 6 0 1 68 16 565
2020 Non-shift worker 33 30 19 12 5 0 1 63 17 560
2019 Non-shift worker 39 33 16 7 5 1 1 73 11 656
2018 Non-shift worker 33 28 19 12 6 0 1 63 18 560

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 Shift worker 36 29 13 2 13 0 7 70 16 25
2022 Non-shift worker 54 19 13 4 7 1 2 75 12 565
2020 Non-shift worker 46 26 14 7 4 1 2 73 12 559
2019 Non-shift worker 58 20 11 4 4 1 1 80 9 662
2018 Non-shift worker 55 20 12 6 5 0 3 77 11 555

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 28 30 5 6 0 3 58 11 25
2022 Non-shift worker 52 26 15 3 3 0 1 79 6 565
2020 Non-shift worker 24 33 24 10 9 0 1 57 19 562

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 Shift worker 53 14 14 4 2 0 12 76 7 25
2022 Non-shift worker 70 10 6 2 3 1 8 88 6 565
2020 Non-shift worker 65 16 8 3 1 1 6 87 4 558
2019 Non-shift worker 74 11 4 1 2 1 7 92 3 662
2018 Non-shift worker 71 13 4 2 3 1 7 91 5 555

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 Shift worker 65 12 14 0 0 3 6 85 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 77 5 5 3 4 1 6 88 7 565
2020 Non-shift worker 77 9 4 3 2 1 4 91 5 561
2019 Non-shift worker 76 9 4 4 3 1 3 89 6 662
2018 Non-shift worker 67 13 8 3 4 1 5 85 7 560

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 64 18 10 6 0 0 3 84 6 25
2022 Non-shift worker 72 14 5 2 2 0 4 90 5 565
2020 Non-shift worker 67 19 9 3 1 0 2 87 4 559
2019 Non-shift worker 63 21 8 3 3 0 2 86 6 658
2018 Non-shift worker 57 25 9 4 3 0 2 84 6 560

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 Shift worker 61 19 12 6 0 0 3 81 6 25
2022 Non-shift worker 72 11 5 4 5 0 3 85 9 565
2020 Non-shift worker 68 15 6 5 4 0 2 85 9 558
2019 Non-shift worker 64 18 7 4 3 0 2 84 8 658
2018 Non-shift worker 57 18 11 7 5 0 2 77 12 560

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 61 6 7 6 0 0 19 83 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 63 9 5 1 1 0 20 91 3 565
2020 Non-shift worker 61 11 6 2 0 0 20 89 3 565
2019 Non-shift worker 58 11 4 2 1 0 24 91 4 653
2018 Non-shift worker 53 11 6 2 2 0 25 86 5 559

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 65 10 9 3 4 0 8 81 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 74 12 4 1 2 0 7 92 3 565
2020 Non-shift worker 75 15 4 1 1 0 4 94 2 564
2019 Non-shift worker 72 15 6 2 0 0 5 92 2 657
2018 Non-shift worker 65 18 6 2 1 0 8 90 3 561

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 Shift worker 58 9 14 13 3 0 3 69 17 25
2022 Non-shift worker 77 11 2 2 2 1 5 94 4 565
2020 Non-shift worker 72 14 7 3 1 1 2 89 4 560
2019 Non-shift worker 79 9 4 1 2 1 4 93 3 660
2018 Non-shift worker 74 12 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 560

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 36 13 13 0 0 3 74 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 50 24 14 6 3 0 2 76 10 565
2020 Non-shift worker 44 28 16 5 5 1 1 73 10 564
2019 Non-shift worker 52 25 15 4 2 0 1 78 7 660
2018 Non-shift worker 44 30 16 4 3 0 3 77 7 560

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 37 31 20 0 0 0 49 20 25
2022 Non-shift worker 9 34 36 14 7 1 0 43 21 570
2020 Non-shift worker 15 31 35 14 5 0 0 46 19 563
2019 Non-shift worker 21 35 32 10 2 0 0 56 12 663
2018 Non-shift worker 16 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 16 562

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 9 59 19 14 0 0 32 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 9 18 37 25 11 0 0 37 26 565
2020 Non-shift worker 11 18 34 24 12 0 0 37 29 562
2019 Non-shift worker 6 16 39 22 16 0 0 38 22 661
2018 Non-shift worker 9 18 37 25 10 0 1 36 27 557
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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 Shift worker 16 71 14 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 33 51 14 2 570
2020 Non-shift worker 33 50 16 1 565

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 Non-shift worker 31 69 185
2020 Non-shift worker 36 64 193

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 Shift worker 41 16 16 9 0 0 18 69 11 25
2022 Non-shift worker 35 17 13 7 9 2 17 64 20 570
2020 Non-shift worker 35 19 17 12 7 1 9 60 21 562
2019 Non-shift worker 33 16 16 12 14 1 8 54 29 655
2018 Non-shift worker 32 16 15 12 16 1 8 52 31 562

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 Non-shift worker 9 22 19 17 27 2 5 33 46 185
2020 Non-shift worker 17 22 16 20 18 0 7 42 41 193

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 Non-shift worker 4 14 12 23 40 3 3 20 67 185
2020 Non-shift worker 9 20 13 22 32 0 4 30 56 192
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