2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	43	9	6	3	82	9	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	31	13	12	2	73	14	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	34	26	5	3	65	8	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	41	11	7	3	79	10	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	32	6	15	5	74	20	40

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	35	10	7	5	79	11	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	25	21	4	7	68	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	47	10	9	0	81	9	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	39	11	9	3	76	13	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	30	11	12	3	74	15	40

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	37	7	3	2	87	5	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	38	11	0	2	87	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	43	4	3	0	93	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	36	9	5	1	85	6	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	28	8	11	0	81	11	40

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	38	11	5	2	82	8	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	35	14	2	2	82	4	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	48	6	0	6	88	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	40	10	6	2	82	8	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	34	13	7	2	78	9	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	32	11	7	4	1	0	78	10	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	18	16	11	2	0	0	71	13	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	28	6	2	3	0	0	89	5	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	31	11	5	2	1	0	82	7	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	21	12	9	5	0	2	73	15	39

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	33	12	7	4	0	77	11	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	24	16	9	2	0	73	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	44	8	3	3	0	86	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	34	12	5	3	1	80	8	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	29	9	9	5	0	77	14	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	25	11	12	8	4	0	67	21	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	23	13	18	4	2	2	63	23	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	37	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	22	16	11	8	3	1	64	20	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	6	12	18	17	6	0	50	37	39

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	27	9	3	3	0	6	83	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	20	17	2	0	3	4	79	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	43	14	4	0	0	11	80	4	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	25	10	5	2	1	3	83	7	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	18	17	3	4	0	2	75	8	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	31	6	4	3	1	0	87	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	45	9	2	0	0	0	89	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	31	12	3	4	0	0	82	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	31	9	5	2	1	1	84	7	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	20	6	9	2	0	2	83	11	38

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	27	6	4	4	87	8	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	19	10	2	2	85	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	30	11	3	0	86	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	29	7	5	4	85	8	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	21	8	8	0	84	8	40

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	34	9	6	5	11	78	12	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	28	5	5	7	7	83	12	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	34	3	0	3	6	94	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	37	13	5	3	7	78	8	611
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	15	4	8	9	25	73	22	39

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	36	14	11	7	5	67	19	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	23	13	11	5	3	70	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	39	13	2	6	6	78	9	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	39	15	7	4	3	74	11	609
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	20	16	10	11	4	62	21	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	32	17	15	9	7	55	26	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	27	18	9	7	7	64	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	41	19	5	3	6	72	9	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	38	17	11	4	7	65	17	608
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	25	3	16	11	12	65	31	39

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	38	15	15	9	3	61	24	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	34	27	8	4	2	60	13	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	39	13	9	3	6	73	13	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	39	18	12	6	3	62	19	611
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	27	12	19	14	4	53	34	38

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	33	12	10	4	0	73	15	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	31	17	12	4	0	67	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	34	15	0	2	0	83	2	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	38	12	11	3	1	74	14	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	41	11	9	7	0	73	16	40

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	41	6	7	4	83	10	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	30	15	15	2	68	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	53	8	6	0	85	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	39	11	7	4	78	11	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	35	12	13	5	70	18	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	32	6	9	3	1	1	82	12	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	46	6	2	2	0	0	89	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	44	10	4	0	0	0	87	4	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	34	10	6	4	0	1	80	11	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	29	13	7	2	0	2	77	9	39

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	38	10	8	2	0	80	10	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	33	12	12	4	2	72	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	60	10	7	0	0	83	7	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	38	10	9	3	1	78	12	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	19	30	8	7	0	56	15	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	26	8	4	3	2	2	84	8	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	23	13	2	2	0	4	81	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	28	10	8	0	0	4	81	8	25

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	41	13	9	6	2	71	15	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	29	15	6	7	3	71	14	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	53	20	3	2	0	74	5	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	39	15	13	6	3	65	19	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	21	8	24	14	5	52	40	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	23	12	6	6	1	5	75	12	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	23	6	0	6	4	9	85	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	23	14	4	0	0	4	82	4	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	23	13	6	3	0	5	77	9	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	18	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	20	11	5	3	3	5	79	9	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	15	14	6	4	6	4	73	12	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	30	9	6	0	0	4	84	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	21	15	5	2	1	3	77	7	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	17	14	4	11	0	0	71	15	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	10	5	1	4	3	6	89	5	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	15	1	6	7	8	7	83	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	77	6	0	4	0	0	13	95	5	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	77	8	4	2	2	2	4	92	4	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	4	6	4	4	2	0	87	7	37

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	9	4	2	2	2	11	91	5	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	16	4	2	4	4	14	88	8	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	6	9	0	0	4	18	88	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	77	7	3	0	1	0	11	94	2	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	12	0	0	3	0	5	96	4	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	31	11	14	12	3	3	61	27	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	12	14	15	25	7	2	39	45	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	54	14	9	5	6	4	69	16	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	26	16	20	14	2	3	48	36	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	6	8	17	30	5	11	35	56	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	38	10	10	5	75	15	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	39	6	9	8	77	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	45	12	11	0	77	11	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	39	12	10	3	75	13	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	39	15	8	3	74	12	39

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	40	9	7	5	0	79	12	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	38	4	9	9	0	79	18	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	64	2	0	0	0	98	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	36	13	8	3	1	76	11	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	48	8	6	5	0	81	11	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	36	12	8	3	77	11	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	34	13	7	2	78	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	44	22	2	0	76	2	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	43	11	6	3	81	8	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	38	10	8	0	82	8	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	44	12	9	3	4	75	13	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	37	18	10	4	2	67	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	58	9	2	3	0	85	5	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	46	17	8	1	4	72	10	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	41	18	10	2	2	69	12	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	34	8	7	5	0	80	12	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	32	10	8	4	0	77	13	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	30	0	2	3	6	95	5	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	29	7	5	3	1	85	8	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	13	9	7	6	0	78	13	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	31	15	9	6	0	1	70	15	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	25	11	0	2	0	0	87	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	35	6	0	0	6	0	94	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	32	14	5	4	0	0	77	9	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	18	2	3	0	0	0	95	3	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	68	23	3	2	2	2	1	93	4	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	14	7	5	5	3	2	83	10	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	83	5	3	0	0	6	4	97	0	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	29	29	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	30	30	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	20	37	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	26	34	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	18	28	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	35	40	5	2	9	220
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	47	38	0	0	6	15
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	23	51	3	5	10	242
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	7	40	5	31	4	22

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	38	5	4	2	0	90	5	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	45	15	7	2	0	76	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	52	7	2	0	0	91	2	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	41	8	3	1	0	88	4	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	31	10	7	3	3	79	11	40

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	46	13	10	4	1	72	15	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	40	11	11	4	2	73	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	69	2	3	0	0	95	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	48	9	8	1	1	81	9	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	32	19	10	6	0	65	16	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	19	38	22	11	1	2	34	28	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	20	36	19	19	0	0	38	26	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	15	57	10	18	0	0	28	15	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	17	38	24	12	1	2	36	25	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	14	40	22	5	0	3	28	31	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	24	31	17	8	1	4	26	41	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	20	38	8	16	2	3	25	34	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	19	39	11	14	3	0	26	34	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	24	30	17	11	2	2	30	39	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	20	23	20	13	3	3	36	39	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	13	34	27	14	0	2	42	23	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	2	36	29	20	6	5	55	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	0	21	39	39	0	0	79	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	13	33	30	17	1	1	48	18	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	8	13	43	33	0	3	78	8	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	20	27	19	16	1	2	36	36	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	12	26	30	13	6	3	47	25	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	3	0	31	12	45	9	0	63	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	14	29	24	19	3	2	45	24	609
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	22	13	38	23	0	3	64	22	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	23	27	18	12	2	4	31	41	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	4	27	13	17	8	11	37	30	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	16	25	13	23	19	4	47	20	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	23	25	23	14	4	2	39	34	610
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	11	26	16	24	12	3	46	24	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	19	33	19	10	1	3	31	34	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	15	34	16	14	7	0	33	30	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	4	52	10	16	9	9	32	5	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	20	31	23	11	2	2	36	31	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	7	29	24	18	3	2	45	23	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	12	34	27	19	0	2	47	18	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	11	44	27	11	0	2	38	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	14	26	21	15	7	11	45	23	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	29	30	16	8	1	1	24	45	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	37	24	12	6	3	0	19	57	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	35	18	19	10	4	51	30	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	36	14	5	13	8	65	20	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	52	22	6	0	11	68	7	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	43	20	12	3	4	63	16	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	30	7	23	14	4	54	39	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	24	5	4	3	0	88	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	13	13	6	7	3	74	13	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	33	2	0	0	6	98	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	28	8	5	2	0	84	8	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	25	3	6	2	0	89	8	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	26	3	4	2	92	5	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	13	9	2	5	83	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	86	14	0	0	0	100	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	36	4	5	1	90	6	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	32	4	0	2	94	2	40

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	31	6	4	2	0	88	6	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	8	20	4	5	3	70	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	43	2	0	0	6	98	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	38	9	3	1	1	87	4	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	29	5	0	2	0	92	2	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	35	9	5	3	3	82	9	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	26	6	7	9	7	76	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	51	2	0	3	6	94	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	38	10	4	2	1	84	6	609
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	27	10	10	0	2	79	11	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	35	10	5	2	5	0	83	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	16	16	5	0	2	2	79	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	49	8	3	0	0	0	89	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	34	7	1	0	2	1	91	2	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	33	9	2	2	2	0	86	5	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	33	4	5	2	89	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	27	4	2	5	89	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	44	2	3	0	95	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	29	5	2	1	92	4	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	19	8	4	2	85	7	38

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	28	8	6	4	7	7	78	12	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	25	11	6	5	3	4	77	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	4	2	3	0	32	4	92	5	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	28	8	7	3	8	6	79	12	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	27	13	2	6	6	4	77	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	2	6	3	0	26	9	86	5	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	30	18	3	3	12	0	72	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	16	14	11	4	4	2	69	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	21	15	6	3	27	4	66	13	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	30	6	5	6	5	4	81	12	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	24	11	0	11	8	0	76	12	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	33	4	0	3	20	7	90	4	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	19	19	3	2	38	4	58	9	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	13	20	1	7	29	11	52	14	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	16	23	0	3	42	7	49	6	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	29	15	5	5	10	8	69	12	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	28	22	6	7	6	11	58	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	27	4	8	0	19	22	79	14	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	33	14	6	5	7	4	71	13	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	19	8	0	8	5	10	82	9	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	34	10	9	4	2	1	77	13	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	34	8	2	7	3	6	81	10	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	24	23	9	0	13	4	62	10	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	35	9	8	3	2	1	78	12	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	37	12	3	3	14	0	78	8	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	36	16	6	3	2	75	9	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	24	25	0	2	4	71	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	51	12	3	4	6	80	7	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	42	14	3	2	2	80	6	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	36	13	3	3	2	79	7	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	25	16	10	10	14	4	56	24	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	16	17	7	5	11	5	66	14	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	40	7	5	0	16	4	84	7	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	24	21	12	8	12	4	51	24	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	17	16	11	9	11	2	57	24	39

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	48	3	7	3	87	11	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	45	7	13	2	77	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	36	7	13	0	80	13	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	34	7	8	3	0	0	82	12	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	41	6	2	2	0	2	90	4	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	33	16	0	0	3	0	84	0	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	33	5	7	4	0	0	84	12	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	23	2	6	6	0	2	86	12	40

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	35	5	5	2	1	88	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	41	6	4	4	2	85	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	30	0	2	0	0	98	2	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	34	6	3	1	0	89	5	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	23	2	3	6	0	89	9	40

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	24	3	2	1	0	94	3	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	69	25	0	1	2	3	96	4	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	29	0	7	0	0	93	7	20

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	88	9	1	1	1	0	97	2	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	84	13	0	4	0	0	96	4	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	87	5	0	0	7	0	93	7	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	87	9	1	1	0	1	97	2	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	87	13	0	0	0	0	100	0	38

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	25	6	1	1	1	0	92	2	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	29	4	2	0	4	2	94	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	71	9	13	4	3	0	0	80	7	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	25	6	1	0	2	0	92	2	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	69	20	8	2	0	0	0	90	2	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	520
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	618

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	57	59

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	28	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	35	59

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	59

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	40

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	51	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	58

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	42	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	55	58

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	46	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	59	58

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	60	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	58

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	58

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	39	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	49	58

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	59	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	58

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	58

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	40

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	86	58

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	39	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	58	58

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	72	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	58

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	86	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	79	58

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	47	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	62	57

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	57

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	57

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	57

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	57

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	78	57

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	78	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	57

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	54	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	13	8	3	4	43	15	63	17	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	12	12	0	4	19	24	72	7	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	13	16	6	4	34	10	52	19	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	11	26	2	8	29	4	46	15	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	35	11	4	3	15	0	79	8	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	26	12	4	0	8	2	82	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	52	6	0	0	19	4	93	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	34	13	4	2	8	1	79	7	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	24	8	10	3	10	0	77	14	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	617

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	51

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	87	13	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	25	51

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	86	40

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	51

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	49

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	49

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	49

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

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	49

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	49

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	49

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

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	49

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	79	49

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	49

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	73	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	62	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	79	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	40

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	55	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	55	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	55	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	44	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	78	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	10	11	4	2	45	10	62	13	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	13	14	5	5	24	8	65	14	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	13	15	3	2	39	10	60	10	619
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	12	16	2	2	38	4	65	8	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	34	10	4	2	13	0	81	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	23	13	2	7	7	5	75	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	40	3	0	0	16	11	96	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	33	14	2	2	8	1	81	4	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	25	7	5	3	14	0	81	10	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	71	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	82	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	38	120
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	34	15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	78	22	120
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	40	15
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	93	7	120

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	34	6	7	2	0	1	84	9	95
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	32	4	8	5	0	0	84	13	110

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	27	4	5	2	2	3	89	7	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	26	9	2	2	4	2	85	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	21	17	2	0	8	7	77	3	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	90	7	1	1	1	460
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	82	12	3	0	3	25
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	100	0	0	0	0	15

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	95	5	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	100	0	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	95	5	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	76	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	71	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	70	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	53	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	64	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	49	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	54	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	49	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	87	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	84	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	64	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	54	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	80	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	84	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	77	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	85	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	86	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	89	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	77	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	77	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	79	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	79	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	1	99	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	96	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	61	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	79	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	14	4	1	2	0	7	92	4	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	3	7	7	4	0	0	83	10	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	10	3	0	3	5	11	94	3	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	9	12	12	54	5	4	72	15	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	16	22	14	41	3	0	57	20	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	23	5	22	23	14	4	55	39	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	15	14	19	42	4	2	65	20	470
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	15	19	8	45	3	0	55	25	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	14	16	10	26	10	9	44	36	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	29	5	4	3	1	1	88	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	16	9	2	5	0	0	84	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	41	0	3	0	7	0	97	3	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	5	8	6	42	5	32	76	11	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	7	13	3	44	2	26	64	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	0	11	0	65	7	14	82	5	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	41	13	7	6	3	74	13	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	32	14	6	8	7	70	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	32	21	5	7	16	61	15	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	44	8	4	1	3	87	5	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	36	11	9	3	0	77	12	40

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	30	36	19	6	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	19	49	12	2	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	5	34	23	35	2	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	25	7	3	3	2	1	86	6	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	27	5	0	5	0	2	90	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	19	19	2	0	16	0	75	3	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	29	6	8	6	2	1	79	14	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	19	16	4	2	0	0	78	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	15	13	22	6	7	0	57	29	25

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	39	10	9	7	0	74	16	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	40	13	9	2	2	75	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	58	13	2	0	6	83	2	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	43	14	6	3	2	77	9	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	43	4	7	8	3	81	15	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	55	11	14	3	1	0	71	17	170

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	27	20	8	13	0	2	58	21	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	27	11	8	8	2	5	71	18	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	27	17	13	6	7	0	61	21	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	27	25	11	15	0	1	48	26	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	27	21	10	8	0	0	62	17	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	28	24	17	15	0	1	44	32	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	17	28	7	11	0	0	53	18	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	32	23	0	0	0	4	76	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	29	25	13	8	0	0	54	21	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	33	10	3	0	3	2	87	3	40

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	31	23	12	9	1	55	22	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	28	20	5	5	2	68	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	17	21	0	0	4	79	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	33	20	11	5	0	64	16	612
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	26	6	0	0	2	94	0	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	22	22	18	18	1	1	42	36	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	5	21	14	21	3	0	43	36	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	14	31	3	0	0	7	64	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	27	20	14	7	1	1	58	22	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	29	5	9	6	0	0	80	15	38

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	19	11	9	7	4	72	17	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	25	9	0	5	3	86	5	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	7	4	0	0	10	96	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	22	9	5	3	4	82	8	613
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	75	17	3	0	0	5	97	0	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	26	19	11	11	0	0	59	22	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	32	18	6	3	0	0	73	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	23	16	10	0	0	4	74	10	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	24	18	10	6	1	1	66	16	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	26	11	5	0	0	2	84	5	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	31	17	6	9	0	1	68	15	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	22	26	11	7	3	0	55	18	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	22	22	2	0	7	4	73	2	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	37	21	7	4	0	1	68	11	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	33	12	11	0	0	2	76	11	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	32	19	11	9	0	2	61	20	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	17	24	12	7	0	2	56	20	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	41	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	35	22	7	5	1	1	66	11	615
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	24	22	15	0	0	2	62	15	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	28	17	9	8	0	1	66	17	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	16	12	12	9	0	3	67	21	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	35	40	6	0	0	0	54	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	31	21	11	5	1	1	63	16	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	19	27	14	2	0	0	57	16	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	25	13	6	7	0	1	74	13	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	19	15	8	7	0	2	69	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	16	17	3	2	0	0	77	5	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	27	15	7	4	1	1	73	12	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	22	14	10	4	0	0	72	14	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	22	11	3	2	1	1	83	5	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	15	11	12	2	0	0	74	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	42	19	4	2	7	0	73	7	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	27	16	10	7	0	1	67	17	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	19	24	12	4	0	0	61	16	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	29	32	4	0	0	4	62	4	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	33	17	7	5	1	1	71	12	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	27	15	2	0	0	0	82	2	38

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	20	12	5	8	1	2	74	13	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	21	15	2	2	0	0	82	4	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	20	13	0	0	0	4	86	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	21	11	4	5	1	1	79	10	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	11	9	3	2	0	2	85	6	39

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	26	15	3	3	1	78	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	34	11	4	4	0	82	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	21	25	0	0	11	72	0	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	10	7	2	3	1	8	87	6	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	8	0	0	6	0	11	93	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	15	8	0	0	0	19	91	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	11	4	1	2	1	8	92	3	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	83	10	0	0	3	0	4	96	4	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	76	5	5	2	4	1	6	88	7	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	5	4	6	2	0	5	87	9	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	0	7	0	0	3	14	91	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	10	5	4	3	1	3	88	7	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	82	7	3	3	2	0	2	91	6	39

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	16	6	2	3	4	89	5	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	8	5	5	2	2	88	7	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	6	9	0	0	11	90	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	22	9	3	2	2	85	5	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	21	4	0	5	2	91	5	40

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	12	6	4	6	3	85	9	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	2	10	6	4	2	79	11	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	6	4	5	0	11	90	6	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	18	8	5	3	2	84	8	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	19	8	0	2	0	90	2	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	10	5	2	1	1	20	90	4	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	2	2	0	0	0	22	97	0	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	6	4	0	0	0	20	95	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	11	5	2	1	0	23	90	4	611
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	10	0	0	0	0	27	100	0	38

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	13	5	1	2	7	91	3	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	84	7	1	0	3	4	95	3	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	6	4	0	0	11	96	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	16	6	2	0	5	92	2	614
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	9	6	2	0	2	92	2	38

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	77	10	3	2	1	0	6	93	4	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	15	3	4	2	0	2	91	6	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	11	4	6	3	7	4	86	10	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	80	8	4	1	2	1	4	92	4	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	79	16	2	0	0	0	2	98	0	39

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	24	14	7	3	0	2	75	11	515
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	20	7	2	2	0	0	90	4	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	47	10	8	0	7	4	80	9	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	25	16	4	3	1	1	76	7	616
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	19	12	5	0	0	0	84	5	39

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	33	36	15	7	1	42	22	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	37	34	10	4	0	51	15	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	52	27	9	0	0	64	9	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	34	33	11	2	1	54	13	618
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	42	19	2	2	0	76	5	40

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	19	36	24	12	0	36	28	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	11	53	32	2	0	34	14	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	3	0	51	31	15	0	46	3	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	16	40	21	15	1	37	22	617
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	16	37	36	7	0	43	20	40

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	53	12	2	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	59	17	0	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	40	27	0	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	170
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	66	10

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	17	13	8	10	1	16	63	21	520
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	11	14	6	7	5	22	64	17	40
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	22	6	0	0	6	22	91	0	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	17	17	14	14	1	6	51	30	601
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	6	9	2	13	3	12	71	18	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	19	20	16	29	2	5	30	48	170
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	25	28	24	12	0	0	37	35	10

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	14	10	22	42	4	4	19	70	170
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	11	20	49	20	0	0	11	69	10

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark