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

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 EX 52 40 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2022 EX-01 51 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 EX 45 48 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 33
2020 EX-01 38 56 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 40 46 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 35
2019 EX-01 35 59 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 42 42 3 6 6 0 0 84 13 31
2018 EX-01 27 47 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15

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 EX 55 34 3 6 3 0 0 89 8 35
2022 EX-01 50 36 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 20
2020 EX 42 36 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 33
2020 EX-01 25 44 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2019 EX 37 31 20 6 6 0 0 69 11 35
2019 EX-01 18 41 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2018 EX 34 41 9 9 6 0 0 75 16 32
2018 EX-01 19 50 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16

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 EX 57 40 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 67 27 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2020 EX-01 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 EX 54 40 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 35
2019 EX-01 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 52 45 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 31 63 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 EX 47 40 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 35
2022 EX-01 44 51 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 52 39 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 46 46 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2019 EX-01 41 53 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 50 38 0 9 3 0 0 88 13 32
2018 EX-01 38 44 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16

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 EX 57 37 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 46 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 55 30 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 33
2020 EX-01 44 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 EX 63 31 0 0 3 3 0 97 3 35
2019 EX-01 65 29 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 50 34 3 6 6 0 0 84 13 32
2018 EX-01 44 31 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16

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 EX 61 28 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2022 EX-01 46 40 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 EX 53 34 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2020 EX-01 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 EX 57 31 6 3 0 3 0 91 3 35
2019 EX-01 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2018 EX 47 41 0 9 3 0 0 88 13 32
2018 EX-01 44 38 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16

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 EX 57 16 15 12 0 0 0 74 12 35
2022 EX-01 50 24 16 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2020 EX 41 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2020 EX-01 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2019 EX 46 31 11 0 9 3 0 79 9 35
2019 EX-01 47 35 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 EX 50 9 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 32
2018 EX-01 44 6 25 13 13 0 0 50 25 16
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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 EX 72 20 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2022 EX-01 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 EX 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 69 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 EX-01 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

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 EX 64 26 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 35
2022 EX-01 60 26 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2020 EX 61 27 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 33
2020 EX-01 44 38 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2019 EX 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2019 EX-01 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 EX 59 25 9 3 3 0 0 84 6 32
2018 EX-01 44 31 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16

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 EX 63 19 6 4 5 3 0 85 9 35
2022 EX-01 60 24 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 20
2020 EX 72 13 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 32
2020 EX-01 63 13 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16
2019 EX 57 31 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2019 EX-01 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 EX 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2018 EX-01 38 38 13 6 6 0 0 75 13 16

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 EX 66 26 3 3 0 3 0 95 3 35
2022 EX-01 51 35 5 5 0 5 0 90 5 20
2020 EX 61 30 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 38 50 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2019 EX 50 29 12 6 0 3 0 82 6 34
2019 EX-01 25 44 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2018 EX 53 34 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2018 EX-01 38 44 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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 EX 55 29 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 35
2022 EX-01 51 25 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2020 EX 44 47 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32
2020 EX-01 13 75 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 38 53 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2019 EX-01 19 75 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 53 23 17 7 0 0 0 77 7 30
2018 EX-01 38 38 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16

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 EX 47 31 20 3 0 0 0 78 3 35
2022 EX-01 46 19 30 5 0 0 0 65 5 20
2020 EX 31 47 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 32
2020 EX-01 13 67 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 EX 32 53 9 3 0 3 0 88 3 34
2019 EX-01 6 75 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EX 28 50 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2018 EX-01 19 50 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16

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 EX 55 26 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 35
2022 EX-01 51 25 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2020 EX 39 36 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 33
2020 EX-01 19 50 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2019 EX 26 50 12 9 0 3 0 79 9 34
2019 EX-01 0 69 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2018 EX 25 50 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 32
2018 EX-01 19 44 19 19 0 0 0 63 19 16
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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 EX 29 37 17 12 5 0 0 66 17 35
2022 EX-01 26 40 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 20
2020 EX 27 45 12 12 3 0 0 73 15 33
2020 EX-01 19 44 13 19 6 0 0 63 25 16
2019 EX 26 40 17 14 3 0 0 66 17 35
2019 EX-01 12 47 18 24 0 0 0 59 24 17
2018 EX 31 34 13 16 6 0 0 66 22 32
2018 EX-01 25 31 19 13 13 0 0 56 25 16

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 EX 49 43 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 35
2022 EX-01 36 60 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 58 33 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 38 56 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 49 37 3 6 3 0 3 88 9 35
2019 EX-01 41 53 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 34 56 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 32
2018 EX-01 31 63 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 EX 54 26 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 35
2022 EX-01 56 24 5 9 6 0 0 80 16 20
2020 EX 42 45 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 33
2020 EX-01 38 44 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2019 EX 46 31 11 11 0 0 0 77 11 35
2019 EX-01 35 35 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2018 EX 41 34 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 32
2018 EX-01 25 44 13 19 0 0 0 69 19 16

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 EX 54 40 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2022 EX-01 35 61 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 48 30 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 33
2020 EX-01 38 31 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2019 EX 57 34 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2019 EX-01 41 53 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 32
2018 EX-01 38 56 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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 EX 51 20 14 9 0 0 6 76 10 35
2022 EX-01 60 19 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 20
2020 EX 48 30 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 33
2020 EX-01 38 31 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16

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 EX 44 35 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 35
2022 EX-01 31 36 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 20
2020 EX 38 38 9 13 3 0 0 75 16 32
2020 EX-01 33 33 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2019 EX 25 47 16 13 0 0 0 72 13 32
2019 EX-01 19 50 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2018 EX 22 44 25 6 3 0 0 66 9 32
2018 EX-01 6 50 31 6 6 0 0 56 13 16

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 EX 29 44 11 9 5 0 3 74 15 35
2022 EX-01 21 40 10 16 9 0 5 64 26 20
2020 EX 52 24 6 3 12 0 3 78 16 33
2020 EX-01 44 31 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 16
2019 EX 38 32 21 6 3 0 0 71 9 34
2019 EX-01 29 35 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 17

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 EX 63 29 3 3 0 0 3 95 3 35
2022 EX-01 54 31 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 20
2020 EX 66 19 9 0 3 0 3 87 3 32
2020 EX-01 56 25 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2019 EX-01 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

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 EX 83 15 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2022 EX-01 80 15 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 EX 82 6 6 3 0 0 3 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 89 6 0 0 3 0 3 97 3 35
2019 EX-01 94 0 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17

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 EX 83 9 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 86 5 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2020 EX 73 15 0 3 0 0 9 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 75 19 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2019 EX 83 6 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 35
2019 EX-01 82 6 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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 EX 32 25 23 5 6 0 9 62 13 35
2022 EX-01 36 24 25 9 6 0 0 60 15 20
2020 EX 27 36 9 9 12 0 6 68 23 33
2020 EX-01 25 44 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2019 EX 29 23 14 20 6 3 6 56 28 35
2019 EX-01 18 35 18 29 0 0 0 53 29 17
2018 EX 13 34 19 16 9 0 9 52 28 32
2018 EX-01 0 50 19 19 13 0 0 50 31 16

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 EX 58 37 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 63 31 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 32
2020 EX-01 40 47 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2019 EX 49 43 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2019 EX-01 24 71 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 53 41 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 32
2018 EX-01 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 EX 59 35 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 60 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 58 30 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 50 31 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 EX 51 34 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 35
2019 EX-01 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2018 EX 44 38 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 32
2018 EX-01 38 38 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16

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 EX 57 20 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 35
2022 EX-01 39 31 9 16 5 0 0 70 20 20
2020 EX 38 41 3 13 6 0 0 78 19 32
2020 EX-01 31 50 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2019 EX 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 34
2019 EX-01 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 39 48 6 0 6 0 0 87 6 31
2018 EX-01 40 47 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 EX 49 45 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 35 61 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 52 45 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 25 75 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 45 42 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2019 EX-01 25 56 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2018 EX 41 44 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 32
2018 EX-01 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16

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 EX 38 32 11 5 14 0 0 70 19 35
2022 EX-01 32 34 10 9 14 0 0 67 24 20
2020 EX 30 33 15 15 6 0 0 64 21 33
2020 EX-01 19 44 19 13 6 0 0 63 19 16
2019 EX 34 43 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 35
2019 EX-01 24 47 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2018 EX 31 38 16 13 3 0 0 69 16 32
2018 EX-01 25 25 19 25 6 0 0 50 31 16

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 EX 6 25 15 23 31 0 0 31 54 35
2022 EX-01 10 20 16 14 39 0 0 31 54 20
2020 EX 0 15 18 24 42 0 0 15 67 33
2020 EX-01 0 13 13 31 44 0 0 13 75 16
2019 EX 6 21 21 24 29 0 0 26 53 34
2019 EX-01 13 13 13 31 31 0 0 25 63 16
2018 EX 9 31 13 25 22 0 0 41 47 32
2018 EX-01 19 19 6 13 44 0 0 38 56 16

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 EX 67 17 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 35
2022 EX-01 67 19 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 20

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 EX 59 23 17 35
2022 EX-01 66 15 19 20
2020 EX 58 21 21 33
2020 EX-01 56 19 25 16
2019 EX 49 31 20 35
2019 EX-01 53 24 24 17
2018 EX 53 28 19 32
2018 EX-01 50 25 25 16

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 EX 9 44 42 5 0 0 20
2022 EX-01 7 53 33 7 0 0 15
2020 EX 11 32 53 0 0 5 19
2019 EX 12 24 65 0 0 0 17
2018 EX 24 6 71 0 0 0 17
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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 EX 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 71 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 79 18 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 75 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 74 20 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2019 EX-01 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 EX 88 9 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2018 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 EX 42 43 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 35
2022 EX-01 26 60 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2020 EX 45 45 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 25 63 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 EX 35 50 9 3 0 3 0 88 3 34
2019 EX-01 24 65 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 EX 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2018 EX-01 25 63 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

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 EX 8 24 35 19 14 0 0 33 32 35
2022 EX-01 14 16 37 29 5 0 0 34 30 20
2020 EX 16 19 31 34 0 0 0 34 34 32
2020 EX-01 27 20 27 27 0 0 0 27 47 15
2019 EX 3 6 60 31 0 0 0 31 9 35
2019 EX-01 6 6 65 24 0 0 0 24 12 17
2018 EX 0 25 44 25 6 0 0 31 25 32
2018 EX-01 0 25 69 6 0 0 0 6 25 16

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 EX 12 20 40 17 11 0 0 28 32 35
2022 EX-01 16 20 44 20 0 0 0 20 36 20
2020 EX 12 21 27 30 9 0 0 39 33 33
2020 EX-01 13 38 31 13 6 0 0 19 50 16
2019 EX 6 21 24 32 18 0 0 50 26 34
2019 EX-01 12 29 24 24 12 0 0 35 41 17
2018 EX 6 19 38 28 9 0 0 38 25 32
2018 EX-01 13 25 50 13 0 0 0 13 38 16

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 EX 13 9 55 15 8 0 0 23 22 35
2022 EX-01 19 16 50 15 0 0 0 15 35 20
2020 EX 6 38 34 19 3 0 0 22 44 32
2020 EX-01 13 33 40 13 0 0 0 13 47 15
2019 EX 3 17 57 17 6 0 0 23 20 35
2019 EX-01 6 12 65 6 12 0 0 18 18 17
2018 EX 6 22 44 28 0 0 0 28 28 32
2018 EX-01 13 25 50 13 0 0 0 13 38 16

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 EX 19 25 27 23 6 0 0 29 44 35
2022 EX-01 19 29 33 20 0 0 0 20 48 20
2020 EX 25 38 19 19 0 0 0 19 63 32
2020 EX-01 20 60 7 13 0 0 0 13 80 15
2019 EX 0 36 33 24 3 3 0 28 38 33
2019 EX-01 0 50 25 19 6 0 0 25 50 16
2018 EX 19 25 31 25 0 0 0 25 44 32
2018 EX-01 19 31 31 19 0 0 0 19 50 16

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 EX 17 13 49 15 5 0 0 20 31 35
2022 EX-01 16 19 45 16 5 0 0 21 34 20
2020 EX 0 16 31 41 13 0 0 53 16 32
2020 EX-01 0 13 33 53 0 0 0 53 13 15
2019 EX 0 20 37 31 9 0 3 41 21 35
2019 EX-01 0 35 18 29 18 0 0 47 35 17
2018 EX 19 22 38 22 0 0 0 22 41 32
2018 EX-01 31 19 38 13 0 0 0 13 50 16

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 EX 20 14 35 26 5 0 0 32 34 35
2022 EX-01 25 10 40 20 5 0 0 24 35 20
2020 EX 13 19 31 28 9 0 0 38 31 32
2020 EX-01 13 33 33 20 0 0 0 20 47 15
2019 EX 3 17 43 31 3 3 0 35 21 35
2019 EX-01 0 29 41 24 6 0 0 29 29 17
2018 EX 16 34 31 19 0 0 0 19 50 32
2018 EX-01 19 56 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 16

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 EX 8 17 34 29 11 0 0 40 25 35
2022 EX-01 5 25 35 29 5 0 0 35 30 20
2020 EX 28 34 25 13 0 0 0 13 63 32
2020 EX-01 13 40 40 7 0 0 0 7 53 15
2019 EX 26 37 31 3 3 0 0 6 63 35
2019 EX-01 18 47 35 0 0 0 0 0 65 17

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 EX 26 43 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 35
2022 EX-01 21 35 35 9 0 0 0 56 9 20
2020 EX 21 48 24 3 3 0 0 70 6 33
2020 EX-01 13 44 38 0 6 0 0 56 6 16
2019 EX 23 43 26 6 0 3 0 68 6 35
2019 EX-01 12 47 35 6 0 0 0 59 6 17

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 EX 78 11 3 5 0 3 0 92 5 35
2022 EX-01 81 10 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2020 EX 79 18 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 77 20 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2019 EX-01 59 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 63 31 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 32
2018 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 79 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 EX-01 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 50 47 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32
2018 EX-01 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 64 25 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 EX 74 23 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2020 EX-01 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 EX 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 EX-01 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 50 44 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 32
2018 EX-01 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 66 31 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 58 36 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 31 63 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 50 47 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2019 EX-01 29 65 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 EX 66 31 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32
2018 EX-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 72 20 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 35
2022 EX-01 60 31 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2020 EX 70 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 57 37 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2019 EX-01 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 EX 72 25 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2018 EX-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 EX 72 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2022 EX-01 60 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 EX 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 71 26 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2019 EX-01 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 63 25 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 32
2018 EX-01 63 19 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16

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 EX 72 25 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 EX 66 26 5 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 EX 43 45 5 3 0 3 0 91 3 35
2022 EX-01 36 49 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 EX 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 EX 66 20 3 3 0 0 8 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 60 26 0 5 0 0 9 95 5 20
2020 EX 85 9 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 25 43 23 0 0 5 3 75 0 35
2022 EX-01 25 41 25 0 0 9 0 73 0 20

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 EX 52 28 12 3 0 0 6 85 3 35
2022 EX-01 40 45 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 EX 58 27 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 38 38 13 6 0 0 6 80 7 16
2019 EX 51 26 9 6 3 0 6 82 9 35
2019 EX-01 35 35 12 0 6 0 12 80 7 17
2018 EX 38 41 6 9 3 0 3 81 13 32
2018 EX-01 38 44 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

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 EX 81 11 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2022 EX-01 76 14 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 EX 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 71 23 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2019 EX-01 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 44 41 6 3 3 3 0 87 6 32
2018 EX-01 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

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 EX 57 29 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2022 EX-01 45 36 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2020 EX 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 49 40 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2019 EX-01 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 EX 55 29 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2018 EX-01 44 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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 EX 29 32 11 5 5 0 18 74 13 35
2022 EX-01 25 36 14 5 9 0 10 68 16 20
2020 EX 42 15 21 12 0 0 9 63 13 33
2020 EX-01 31 19 38 6 0 0 6 53 7 16
2019 EX 23 20 34 3 6 3 11 50 10 35
2019 EX-01 18 12 41 6 6 6 12 36 14 17
2018 EX 31 13 19 13 13 3 9 50 29 32
2018 EX-01 19 19 31 6 19 6 0 40 27 16

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 EX 40 37 0 12 11 0 0 77 23 35
2022 EX-01 45 41 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 20
2020 EX 16 53 6 22 3 0 0 69 25 32
2020 EX-01 19 56 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 16

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 EX 62 29 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EX-01 54 42 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 27 48 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 33
2020 EX-01 19 56 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16
2019 EX 66 26 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2019 EX-01 59 29 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17

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 EX 66 31 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 64 21 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 33
2020 EX-01 50 31 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 74 20 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 35
2019 EX-01 65 29 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17

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 EX 71 23 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 64 25 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 EX 70 21 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 63 25 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16

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 EX 86 11 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 86 10 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2019 EX 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 EX-01 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 EX 73 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 20 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 69 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2019 EX-01 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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
2019 EX 14 86 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 35 20 5 3 0 17 20 87 4 35
2022 EX-01 25 35 9 5 0 5 21 81 6 20
2020 EX 45 21 9 3 0 9 12 85 4 33
2020 EX-01 38 25 19 0 0 6 13 77 0 16
2019 EX 31 31 14 3 3 9 9 76 7 35
2019 EX-01 6 35 24 6 6 12 12 54 15 17
2018 EX 31 38 16 3 6 6 0 73 10 32
2018 EX-01 31 25 25 6 6 6 0 60 13 16

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 EX 60 29 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2022 EX-01 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 EX 61 27 6 3 0 3 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 51 43 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2019 EX-01 35 59 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 EX 44 38 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 32
2018 EX-01 38 38 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 38 20 8 0 0 16 17 88 0 35
2022 EX-01 26 36 14 0 0 14 10 81 0 20
2020 EX 48 18 6 3 3 15 6 85 8 33
2020 EX-01 38 31 6 0 0 13 13 92 0 16
2019 EX 31 29 11 0 0 23 6 84 0 35
2019 EX-01 18 29 12 0 0 35 6 80 0 17
2018 EX 41 19 22 0 0 19 0 73 0 32
2018 EX-01 25 13 31 0 0 31 0 55 0 16

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 EX 60 34 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 70 18 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 46 43 6 0 0 3 3 94 0 35
2019 EX-01 35 53 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 EX 47 34 16 0 0 3 0 84 0 32
2018 EX-01 38 31 25 0 0 6 0 73 0 16

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 EX 13 87 35
2022 EX-01 19 81 20
2020 EX 18 82 33
2020 EX-01 19 81 16
2019 EX 11 89 35
2019 EX-01 12 88 17

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 EX 68 26 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 67 15 9 3 0 0 6 87 3 33
2020 EX-01 56 25 6 0 0 0 13 93 0 16

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 EX 80 15 3 3 0 35
2022 EX-01 80 10 5 5 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 86 14 35
2022 EX-01 90 10 20

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 47 53 35
2022 EX-01 48 52 20

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 72 28 35
2022 EX-01 89 11 20

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 65 35 35
2022 EX-01 74 26 20

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 33 67 35
2022 EX-01 27 73 20

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 61 39 35
2022 EX-01 57 43 20

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 26 74 35
2022 EX-01 27 73 20

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 8 92 35
2022 EX-01 10 90 20

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 8 92 35
2022 EX-01 15 85 20

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 34 66 35
2022 EX-01 36 64 20

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 17 83 35
2022 EX-01 27 73 20

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 0 100 35
2022 EX-01 0 100 20

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 13 87 35
2022 EX-01 6 94 20

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 69 21 7 0 0 0 3 93 0 35
2022 EX-01 62 26 6 0 0 0 5 93 0 20

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 3 17 15 11 45 8 0 61 22 35
2022 EX-01 5 15 22 10 32 15 0 49 24 20

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 0 26 18 36 15 6 0 53 28 35
2022 EX-01 0 42 16 25 6 10 0 35 47 20
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 57 29 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 35
2022 EX-01 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 73 15 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 33
2020 EX-01 63 25 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16

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 EX 0 4 3 11 58 3 22 92 5 35
2022 EX-01 0 6 5 20 50 5 14 86 8 20

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 EX 49 37 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2022 EX-01 35 46 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2020 EX 67 24 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 51 40 6 0 0 3 0 94 0 35
2019 EX-01 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 EX 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 32
2018 EX-01 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 11 29 26 31 3 35
2022 EX-01 5 42 20 33 0 20

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 EX 60 18 17 3 3 0 0 78 5 35
2022 EX-01 54 27 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 20
2020 EX 61 24 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 33
2020 EX-01 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16

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 EX 49 20 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 35
2022 EX-01 41 31 9 14 5 0 0 71 19 20
2020 EX 58 18 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 33
2020 EX-01 56 25 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16

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 EX 38 46 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 35
2022 EX-01 30 51 10 5 5 0 0 81 9 20
2020 EX 42 39 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 33
2020 EX-01 31 44 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2019 EX 51 46 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 35
2019 EX-01 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 44 41 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2018 EX-01 31 50 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16

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 EX 25 58 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 35
2022 EX-01 34 50 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 EX 27 52 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 33
2020 EX-01 19 56 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2019 EX 17 66 9 3 0 3 3 88 3 35
2019 EX-01 0 88 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17

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 EX 31 43 16 6 3 0 0 74 9 35
2022 EX-01 40 19 24 10 6 0 0 59 16 20
2020 EX 42 30 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 33
2020 EX-01 25 50 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16
2019 EX 29 31 20 9 11 0 0 60 20 35
2019 EX-01 18 29 29 12 12 0 0 47 24 17
2018 EX 22 38 16 9 16 0 0 59 25 32
2018 EX-01 25 25 13 13 25 0 0 50 38 16

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 EX 3 24 12 23 39 0 0 26 62 35
2022 EX-01 0 21 16 14 49 0 0 21 63 20
2020 EX 0 18 18 42 21 0 0 18 64 33
2020 EX-01 0 19 6 56 19 0 0 19 75 16
2019 EX 6 23 17 31 23 0 0 29 54 35
2019 EX-01 6 12 18 41 24 0 0 18 65 17
2018 EX 6 26 23 19 26 0 0 32 45 31
2018 EX-01 0 13 25 19 44 0 0 13 63 16

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 EX 6 27 37 16 14 0 0 33 30 35
2022 EX-01 0 32 34 14 19 0 0 32 33 20
2020 EX 6 18 27 33 15 0 0 24 48 33
2020 EX-01 0 25 25 31 19 0 0 25 50 16
2019 EX 15 29 29 18 9 0 0 44 26 34
2019 EX-01 12 24 29 18 18 0 0 35 35 17
2018 EX 9 34 25 16 16 0 0 44 31 32
2018 EX-01 0 25 38 13 25 0 0 25 38 16

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 EX 9 33 14 22 22 0 0 42 44 35
2022 EX-01 5 38 9 28 19 0 0 43 48 20
2020 EX 6 27 27 27 12 0 0 33 39 33
2020 EX-01 0 38 13 38 13 0 0 38 50 16
2019 EX 9 34 31 20 6 0 0 43 26 35
2019 EX-01 0 29 29 35 6 0 0 29 41 17
2018 EX 0 41 25 13 22 0 0 41 34 32
2018 EX-01 0 31 25 19 25 0 0 31 44 16

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 EX 11 21 20 29 19 0 0 32 48 35
2022 EX-01 0 31 21 25 24 0 0 31 49 20
2020 EX 6 16 31 16 31 0 0 22 47 32
2020 EX-01 0 20 27 20 33 0 0 20 53 15
2019 EX 17 14 20 29 20 0 0 31 49 35
2019 EX-01 12 6 29 29 24 0 0 18 53 17
2018 EX 22 31 9 19 19 0 0 53 38 32
2018 EX-01 25 13 0 31 31 0 0 38 63 16

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 EX 11 26 20 23 19 0 0 37 43 35
2022 EX-01 5 30 21 25 19 0 0 35 44 20
2020 EX 15 15 30 21 18 0 0 30 39 33
2020 EX-01 0 25 25 31 19 0 0 25 50 16
2019 EX 23 9 29 26 14 0 0 31 40 35
2019 EX-01 12 6 47 24 12 0 0 18 35 17
2018 EX 13 44 13 9 22 0 0 56 31 32
2018 EX-01 13 31 13 0 44 0 0 44 44 16

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 EX 38 48 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 35
2022 EX-01 25 65 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 EX 42 33 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 33
2020 EX-01 25 56 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 43 37 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 35
2019 EX-01 24 47 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 17
2018 EX 22 41 19 9 6 0 3 65 16 32
2018 EX-01 13 56 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16

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 EX 17 32 32 6 11 0 3 50 17 35
2022 EX-01 10 41 25 5 14 0 5 54 20 20
2020 EX 18 42 18 12 9 0 0 61 21 33
2020 EX-01 6 50 25 6 13 0 0 56 19 16
2019 EX 14 57 14 9 6 0 0 71 14 35
2019 EX-01 0 65 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2018 EX 13 59 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 32
2018 EX-01 0 56 13 19 13 0 0 56 31 16

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 EX 44 48 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 35
2022 EX-01 35 60 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 41 38 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 32
2020 EX-01 19 44 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 16
2019 EX 43 40 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35
2019 EX-01 29 47 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2018 EX 34 44 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 32
2018 EX-01 25 56 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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 EX 38 43 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 35
2022 EX-01 26 49 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2020 EX 35 32 19 6 6 0 0 68 13 31
2020 EX-01 13 33 27 13 13 0 0 47 27 15
2019 EX 46 20 26 9 0 0 0 66 9 35
2019 EX-01 35 12 35 18 0 0 0 47 18 17

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 EX 52 28 6 14 0 0 0 80 14 35
2022 EX-01 45 35 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 20
2020 EX 19 38 34 9 0 0 0 56 9 32
2020 EX-01 13 27 47 13 0 0 0 40 13 15

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 EX 31 29 11 23 5 0 0 60 29 35
2022 EX-01 29 31 10 25 5 0 0 60 30 20
2020 EX 25 25 22 22 6 0 0 50 28 32
2020 EX-01 20 33 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 15
2019 EX 20 17 46 6 11 0 0 37 17 35
2019 EX-01 12 24 41 6 18 0 0 35 24 17
2018 EX 19 28 31 13 9 0 0 47 22 32
2018 EX-01 13 19 31 19 19 0 0 31 38 16

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 EX 72 25 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 67 28 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 56 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2020 EX-01 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 EX 69 20 3 6 3 0 0 89 9 35
2019 EX-01 71 18 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 EX 72 25 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32
2018 EX-01 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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 EX 58 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 35
2022 EX-01 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 EX 18 30 36 12 3 0 0 48 15 33
2020 EX-01 19 19 50 6 6 0 0 38 13 16

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 EX 83 6 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 80 11 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2020 EX 63 16 6 3 0 3 9 89 4 32
2020 EX-01 60 20 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 15
2019 EX 86 9 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 35
2019 EX-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 77 19 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 69 25 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16

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 EX 83 4 5 0 3 0 6 91 3 35
2022 EX-01 75 6 10 0 5 0 5 85 5 20
2020 EX 85 3 3 3 0 0 6 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 81 6 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2019 EX 69 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2019 EX-01 59 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 78 16 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 32
2018 EX-01 75 19 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 EX 71 18 3 5 0 0 3 92 6 35
2022 EX-01 64 21 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 20
2020 EX 66 22 6 3 0 0 3 90 3 32
2020 EX-01 53 33 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2019 EX 51 40 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2019 EX-01 47 47 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 EX 47 38 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 32
2018 EX-01 44 44 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

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 EX 77 12 3 3 3 0 3 92 5 35
2022 EX-01 70 16 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 20
2020 EX 72 9 9 3 3 0 3 84 6 32
2020 EX-01 60 13 13 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
2019 EX 60 29 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2019 EX-01 53 29 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 EX 59 22 9 3 6 0 0 81 9 32
2018 EX-01 50 25 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16

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 EX 54 26 12 6 0 0 3 82 6 35
2022 EX-01 50 26 14 5 0 0 5 80 5 20
2020 EX 55 12 24 6 3 0 0 67 9 33
2020 EX-01 63 6 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2019 EX 49 31 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 35
2019 EX-01 53 24 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2018 EX 34 38 16 9 3 0 0 72 13 32
2018 EX-01 25 31 19 19 6 0 0 56 25 16

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 EX 77 15 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 70 20 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2020 EX 69 22 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 32
2020 EX-01 63 25 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2019 EX 77 17 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35
2019 EX-01 76 18 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2018 EX 72 25 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32
2018 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 88 6 3 0 0 0 3 96 0 35
2022 EX-01 78 11 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 20
2020 EX 79 12 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2019 EX 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 EX-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 EX 88 9 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 32
2018 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 52 26 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 35
2022 EX-01 45 26 14 5 9 0 0 71 14 20
2020 EX 45 33 9 3 6 0 3 81 9 33
2020 EX-01 31 38 6 6 13 0 6 73 20 16
2019 EX 51 31 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2019 EX-01 53 35 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 EX 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32
2018 EX-01 50 25 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16

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 EX 0 17 35 31 17 0 0 17 48 35
2022 EX-01 0 5 51 29 16 0 0 5 44 20
2020 EX 9 9 39 33 9 0 0 18 42 33
2020 EX-01 0 0 44 44 13 0 0 0 56 16
2019 EX 9 20 40 29 3 0 0 29 31 35
2019 EX-01 6 18 29 41 6 0 0 24 47 17
2018 EX 3 31 28 28 9 0 0 34 38 32
2018 EX-01 6 13 25 38 19 0 0 19 56 16

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 EX 14 37 32 15 3 0 0 17 51 35
2022 EX-01 14 39 31 11 5 0 0 16 54 20
2020 EX 21 36 33 9 0 0 0 9 58 33
2020 EX-01 25 38 38 0 0 0 0 0 63 16
2019 EX 9 43 29 14 6 0 0 20 51 35
2019 EX-01 12 47 18 18 6 0 0 24 59 17
2018 EX 13 28 25 25 9 0 0 34 41 32
2018 EX-01 13 38 25 13 13 0 0 25 50 16
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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 EX 38 56 6 0 35
2022 EX-01 48 48 5 0 20
2020 EX 42 39 18 0 33
2020 EX-01 44 50 6 0 16

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 EX 16 84 15
2020 EX 57 43 14

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 EX 54 24 11 5 3 0 3 80 9 35
2022 EX-01 50 20 10 9 6 0 5 74 16 20
2020 EX 58 12 18 6 3 0 3 72 9 33
2020 EX-01 38 25 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 16
2019 EX 39 30 6 12 12 0 0 70 24 33
2019 EX-01 31 25 13 13 19 0 0 56 31 16
2018 EX 44 25 3 16 13 0 0 69 28 32
2018 EX-01 31 25 0 25 19 0 0 56 44 16

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 EX 22 41 14 15 8 0 0 63 23 15
2020 EX 7 36 21 14 14 0 7 46 31 14

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 EX 0 24 7 30 24 15 0 28 64 15
2020 EX 7 36 0 21 21 7 7 50 50 14
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