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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 29 39 16 8 8 0 0 68 17 15
2019 IS 28 43 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 54
2019 IS-03 36 36 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2019 IS-04 17 67 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2018 IS 43 37 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 68
2018 IS-03 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2018 IS-04 47 32 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS-05 53 26 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 30 22 30 9 8 0 0 52 17 15
2019 IS 30 41 20 6 4 0 0 70 9 54
2019 IS-03 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 IS-04 33 44 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2018 IS 41 41 4 9 4 0 0 82 13 68
2018 IS-03 38 38 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13
2018 IS-04 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2018 IS-05 47 42 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 45 40 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS 41 35 17 6 2 0 0 76 7 54
2019 IS-03 29 36 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2019 IS-04 39 44 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2018 IS 50 31 9 9 1 0 0 81 10 68
2018 IS-03 46 31 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2018 IS-04 53 26 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS-05 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 36 32 16 17 0 0 0 68 17 15
2019 IS 33 41 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 54
2019 IS-03 36 36 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2019 IS-04 33 56 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2018 IS 40 44 10 4 1 0 0 84 6 68
2018 IS-03 31 46 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2018 IS-04 32 47 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS-05 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19

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 IS 45 16 24 15 0 0 0 61 15 15
2019 IS 21 37 17 15 10 0 0 58 25 52
2019 IS-03 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2019 IS-04 28 44 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2018 IS 30 33 25 7 4 0 0 63 12 67
2018 IS-03 15 46 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2018 IS-04 32 16 37 11 5 0 0 47 16 19
2018 IS-05 42 37 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 36 39 9 17 0 0 0 75 17 15
2019 IS 21 37 23 12 8 0 0 58 19 52
2019 IS-03 15 46 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2019 IS-04 28 44 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2018 IS 30 37 21 7 4 0 0 67 12 67
2018 IS-03 8 69 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2018 IS-04 37 16 32 11 5 0 0 53 16 19
2018 IS-05 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19

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 IS 37 30 9 8 8 7 0 73 18 15
2019 IS 17 32 21 17 9 2 2 51 27 53
2019 IS-03 21 29 14 14 7 7 7 58 25 14
2019 IS-04 22 44 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2018 IS 27 27 27 10 4 3 1 56 16 67
2018 IS-03 23 23 8 23 15 8 0 50 42 13
2018 IS-04 21 37 26 11 0 5 0 61 11 19
2018 IS-05 47 16 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 19
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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 IS 62 30 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 IS 57 24 11 2 0 4 2 86 2 54
2019 IS-03 43 29 21 0 0 7 0 77 0 14
2019 IS-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 IS 42 52 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 48 37 9 4 0 0 2 87 4 54
2019 IS-03 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 IS-04 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2018 IS 57 25 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 68
2018 IS-03 46 23 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2018 IS-04 58 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2018 IS-05 63 21 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS 52 35 4 6 2 0 2 89 8 54
2019 IS-03 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 IS-04 67 22 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18
2018 IS 57 24 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 68
2018 IS-03 38 23 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2018 IS-04 53 37 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2018 IS-05 68 16 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 19

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 30 29 7 17 0 17 0 71 21 15
2019 IS 24 44 17 9 2 4 0 71 12 54
2019 IS-03 29 50 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14
2019 IS-04 28 56 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 18
2018 IS 22 37 18 16 4 3 0 61 21 68
2018 IS-03 15 38 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2018 IS-04 21 42 5 26 5 0 0 63 32 19
2018 IS-05 26 32 32 5 0 5 0 61 6 19

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 39 20 16 9 17 0 0 59 25 15
2019 IS 17 44 19 15 4 2 0 62 19 54
2019 IS-03 29 36 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
2019 IS-04 17 56 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2018 IS 19 34 24 16 6 1 0 54 22 68
2018 IS-03 15 23 46 15 0 0 0 38 15 13
2018 IS-04 21 32 16 26 5 0 0 53 32 19
2018 IS-05 21 32 37 11 0 0 0 53 11 19

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 30 14 31 9 17 0 0 44 25 15
2019 IS 11 28 30 15 11 4 2 41 27 54
2019 IS-03 21 29 29 7 0 7 7 58 8 14
2019 IS-04 6 33 39 17 6 0 0 39 22 18
2018 IS 10 28 32 21 6 3 0 39 27 68
2018 IS-03 8 15 38 23 8 8 0 25 33 13
2018 IS-04 5 47 16 26 5 0 0 53 32 19
2018 IS-05 5 21 63 5 5 0 0 26 11 19

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 39 21 0 15 25 0 0 60 40 15
2019 IS 19 26 22 24 9 0 0 44 33 54
2019 IS-03 36 29 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2019 IS-04 17 22 22 33 6 0 0 39 39 18
2018 IS 19 34 25 12 10 0 0 53 22 68
2018 IS-03 8 46 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2018 IS-04 26 37 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 19
2018 IS-05 16 21 37 11 16 0 0 37 26 19
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 15 55 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 15
2019 IS 28 39 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 54
2019 IS-03 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 IS-04 28 39 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 18
2018 IS 38 32 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 68
2018 IS-03 31 38 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 IS-04 37 37 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 19
2018 IS-05 53 5 26 16 0 0 0 58 16 19

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 24 62 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 19 42 15 19 6 0 0 60 25 53
2019 IS-03 29 50 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 IS-04 17 44 17 22 0 0 0 61 22 18
2018 IS 25 34 19 19 1 0 0 60 21 67
2018 IS-03 38 15 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 13
2018 IS-04 37 16 21 26 0 0 0 53 26 19
2018 IS-05 21 47 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19

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 IS 54 15 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 IS 44 26 17 9 0 0 4 73 10 54
2019 IS-03 57 7 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14
2019 IS-04 50 28 11 6 0 0 6 82 6 18
2018 IS 49 32 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 68
2018 IS-03 38 23 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2018 IS-04 53 37 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2018 IS-05 53 32 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 46 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 IS 20 46 15 15 4 0 0 67 19 54
2019 IS-03 29 50 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 IS-04 22 50 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2018 IS 29 41 15 10 4 0 0 71 15 68
2018 IS-03 38 38 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13
2018 IS-04 21 37 21 21 0 0 0 58 21 19
2018 IS-05 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19

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 IS 60 9 16 7 0 9 0 76 7 15

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 23 9 46 15 0 7 0 34 16 15
2019 IS 17 36 19 21 4 4 0 55 25 53
2019 IS-03 21 43 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
2019 IS-04 17 33 22 22 0 6 0 53 24 18
2018 IS 16 44 24 10 3 3 0 62 14 68
2018 IS-03 23 31 23 8 8 8 0 58 17 13
2018 IS-04 11 32 42 11 0 5 0 44 11 19
2018 IS-05 21 47 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 19

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 IS 35 25 16 0 15 9 0 66 17 15
2019 IS 32 40 15 8 0 2 4 76 8 53
2019 IS-03 43 36 7 0 0 0 14 92 0 14
2019 IS-04 22 56 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18

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 IS 44 25 22 0 0 9 0 75 0 15
2019 IS 33 35 27 0 2 2 2 70 2 52
2019 IS-03 38 31 15 0 0 8 8 82 0 13
2019 IS-04 39 28 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 18

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 IS 72 0 0 9 0 19 0 89 11 15
2019 IS 72 19 4 0 2 2 2 94 2 53
2019 IS-03 50 29 0 0 7 7 7 92 8 14
2019 IS-04 78 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 IS 57 8 15 0 0 19 0 81 0 15
2019 IS 73 17 0 0 2 0 8 98 2 52
2019 IS-03 64 14 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 14
2019 IS-04 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 IS 26 28 15 6 17 7 0 58 25 15
2019 IS 25 28 19 15 4 8 2 58 21 53
2019 IS-03 7 64 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 14
2019 IS-04 39 6 22 28 0 6 0 47 29 18
2018 IS 22 28 24 18 4 3 1 52 23 68
2018 IS-03 15 23 38 0 15 8 0 42 17 13
2018 IS-04 5 21 32 32 5 5 0 28 39 19
2018 IS-05 42 21 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 19

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 46 24 7 15 8 0 0 69 24 15
2019 IS 32 40 11 13 4 0 0 72 17 53
2019 IS-03 36 43 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
2019 IS-04 39 33 17 0 11 0 0 72 11 18
2018 IS 30 39 13 18 0 0 0 69 18 67
2018 IS-03 46 15 15 23 0 0 0 62 23 13
2018 IS-04 32 37 5 26 0 0 0 68 26 19
2018 IS-05 33 39 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 23 53 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 15
2019 IS 26 43 17 11 2 0 0 70 13 53
2019 IS-03 36 36 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 IS-04 29 53 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 IS 35 35 15 12 1 1 0 72 13 68
2018 IS-03 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2018 IS-04 26 37 11 16 5 5 0 67 22 19
2018 IS-05 47 26 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 45 31 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 15
2019 IS 21 45 17 13 4 0 0 66 17 53
2019 IS-03 21 57 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 IS-04 28 50 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
2018 IS 25 42 16 12 4 0 0 67 16 67
2018 IS-03 38 31 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 13
2018 IS-04 11 50 33 0 6 0 0 61 6 18
2018 IS-05 37 32 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 15 54 7 8 9 7 0 74 19 15
2019 IS 29 46 6 15 2 2 0 76 18 52
2019 IS-03 29 50 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14
2019 IS-04 35 35 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2018 IS 18 47 19 13 0 0 3 67 14 68
2018 IS-03 0 62 15 15 0 0 8 67 17 13
2018 IS-04 11 37 26 26 0 0 0 47 26 19
2018 IS-05 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 19

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 44 31 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 15
2019 IS 43 31 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 54
2019 IS-03 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 IS-04 50 28 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2018 IS 45 39 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 67
2018 IS-03 38 46 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2018 IS-04 44 33 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2018 IS-05 53 42 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19

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 IS 22 46 17 7 8 0 0 68 15 15
2019 IS 22 44 24 6 4 0 0 67 9 54
2019 IS-03 50 21 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2019 IS-04 6 78 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2018 IS 25 38 15 12 9 0 1 64 21 68
2018 IS-03 46 23 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 IS-04 26 42 5 11 11 0 5 72 22 19
2018 IS-05 21 42 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 19

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 IS 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15

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 IS 48 21 31 15
2019 IS 36 26 38 53
2019 IS-03 36 36 29 14
2019 IS-04 33 22 44 18
2018 IS 29 32 38 68
2018 IS-03 38 23 38 13
2018 IS-04 32 32 37 19
2018 IS-05 21 37 42 19

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
2019 IS 11 17 61 11 0 0 18
2018 IS 5 35 40 15 0 5 20
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 30 52 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 15
2019 IS 25 51 15 8 2 0 0 75 9 53
2019 IS-03 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 IS-04 18 47 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 17
2018 IS 49 38 4 7 1 0 0 87 9 68
2018 IS-03 46 31 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2018 IS-04 42 47 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2018 IS-05 68 16 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 24 46 7 24 0 0 0 69 24 15
2019 IS 11 45 21 19 4 0 0 57 23 53
2019 IS-03 7 50 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14
2019 IS-04 22 28 28 22 0 0 0 50 22 18
2018 IS 22 46 22 10 0 0 0 68 10 68
2018 IS-03 15 31 38 15 0 0 0 46 15 13
2018 IS-04 26 42 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19
2018 IS-05 32 53 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19

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 IS 15 25 53 7 0 0 0 7 40 15
2019 IS 15 26 39 15 2 2 2 17 42 54
2019 IS-03 7 21 50 7 0 7 7 8 33 14
2019 IS-04 11 17 50 22 0 0 0 22 28 18
2018 IS 14 35 33 15 2 2 0 17 49 66
2018 IS-04 5 58 26 5 5 0 0 11 63 19
2018 IS-05 16 21 21 37 0 5 0 39 39 19

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 IS 49 22 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 15
2019 IS 40 28 19 8 2 2 2 10 71 53
2019 IS-03 29 21 29 7 0 7 7 8 58 14
2019 IS-04 39 44 6 6 6 0 0 11 83 18
2018 IS 26 38 28 4 0 1 1 5 67 68
2018 IS-03 31 31 23 8 0 0 8 8 67 13
2018 IS-04 32 42 21 5 0 0 0 5 74 19
2018 IS-05 26 32 32 5 0 5 0 6 61 19

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 IS 8 32 51 8 0 0 0 8 40 15
2019 IS 22 30 37 9 2 0 0 11 52 54
2019 IS-03 14 7 71 0 7 0 0 7 21 14
2019 IS-04 33 39 22 6 0 0 0 6 72 18
2018 IS 18 35 28 15 3 1 0 18 54 68
2018 IS-03 23 23 23 31 0 0 0 31 46 13
2018 IS-04 11 47 32 11 0 0 0 11 58 19
2018 IS-05 16 26 32 16 5 5 0 22 44 19

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 IS 15 32 38 7 8 0 0 15 47 15
2019 IS 33 37 15 7 6 0 2 13 72 54
2019 IS-03 29 29 14 14 7 0 7 23 62 14
2019 IS-04 17 50 22 6 6 0 0 11 67 18
2018 IS 22 16 34 19 6 1 0 26 39 67
2018 IS-03 23 8 31 38 0 0 0 38 31 13
2018 IS-04 26 21 37 16 0 0 0 16 47 19
2018 IS-05 11 16 37 16 16 5 0 33 28 19

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 IS 8 31 54 7 0 0 0 7 39 15
2019 IS 19 19 29 23 6 0 4 30 40 52
2019 IS-03 7 14 29 36 0 0 14 42 25 14
2019 IS-04 19 25 38 13 6 0 0 19 44 16
2018 IS 11 20 35 21 9 3 2 32 32 66
2018 IS-03 23 0 23 31 8 8 8 45 27 13
2018 IS-04 11 37 21 26 5 0 0 32 47 19
2018 IS-05 6 11 44 17 17 6 0 35 18 18

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 IS 15 39 46 0 0 0 0 0 54 15
2019 IS 28 19 35 11 6 0 2 17 47 54
2019 IS-03 21 21 21 29 0 0 7 31 46 14
2019 IS-04 28 0 56 6 11 0 0 17 28 18
2018 IS 21 22 34 13 4 3 3 19 45 68
2018 IS-03 15 15 23 23 8 8 8 36 36 13
2018 IS-04 26 26 37 5 5 0 0 11 53 19
2018 IS-05 26 21 21 21 5 5 0 28 50 19

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 IS 0 9 62 29 0 0 0 29 9 15
2019 IS 28 22 28 9 13 0 0 22 50 54
2019 IS-03 21 21 36 7 14 0 0 21 43 14
2019 IS-04 6 39 33 6 17 0 0 22 44 18

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 0 68 0 24 8 0 0 68 32 15
2019 IS 6 15 13 42 23 0 0 21 65 52
2019 IS-03 14 29 7 43 7 0 0 43 50 14
2019 IS-04 6 22 17 39 17 0 0 28 56 18

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 60 23 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 15
2019 IS 54 28 7 7 2 2 0 83 9 54
2019 IS-03 36 43 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14
2019 IS-04 67 17 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2018 IS 58 22 7 9 1 1 0 82 11 67
2018 IS-03 50 17 8 17 0 8 0 73 18 12
2018 IS-04 47 32 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS-05 63 16 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 15
2019 IS 50 41 6 4 0 0 0 91 4 54
2019 IS-03 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 IS-04 50 33 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2018 IS 51 33 1 10 4 0 0 84 15 67
2018 IS-03 33 33 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2018 IS-04 53 37 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19
2018 IS-05 53 32 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 19

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 52 30 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 15
2019 IS 56 31 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 54
2019 IS-03 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 IS-04 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2018 IS 54 31 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 67
2018 IS-03 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2018 IS-04 53 26 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS-05 63 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 23 53 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 15
2019 IS 36 36 19 8 2 0 0 72 9 53
2019 IS-03 29 57 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 IS-04 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2018 IS 31 45 16 6 1 0 0 76 7 67
2018 IS-03 15 62 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2018 IS-04 26 37 32 5 0 0 0 63 5 19
2018 IS-05 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19

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 IS 17 44 31 8 0 0 0 60 8 15
2019 IS 42 36 8 9 2 4 0 80 12 53
2019 IS-03 29 57 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2019 IS-04 56 17 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2018 IS 39 31 21 7 0 1 0 71 8 67
2018 IS-03 31 31 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2018 IS-04 37 26 26 5 0 5 0 67 6 19
2018 IS-05 58 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 68 7 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 15
2019 IS 47 43 6 2 2 0 0 91 4 53
2019 IS-03 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 IS-04 67 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2018 IS 43 40 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 67
2018 IS-03 23 62 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2018 IS-04 42 26 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19
2018 IS-05 68 21 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

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 IS 46 27 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 15

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 IS 39 34 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 15

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 IS 8 15 60 8 0 8 0 26 9 15

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 IS 9 64 19 0 0 9 0 80 0 10

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 IS 0 7 41 0 0 53 0 14 0 15

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 IS 26 34 15 9 0 15 0 72 11 15
2019 IS 28 33 17 17 2 0 4 63 19 54
2019 IS-03 29 36 21 7 0 0 7 69 8 14
2019 IS-04 28 39 11 11 6 0 6 71 18 18
2018 IS 19 48 13 7 9 1 1 69 17 67
2018 IS-03 17 33 17 8 25 0 0 50 33 12
2018 IS-04 16 58 5 0 16 5 0 78 17 19
2018 IS-05 21 37 21 21 0 0 0 58 21 19

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 IS 28 16 40 8 0 0 8 48 9 15
2019 IS 19 58 11 9 2 0 0 77 11 53
2019 IS-03 14 57 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 IS-04 28 56 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 18
2018 IS 35 21 18 19 4 3 0 58 24 68
2018 IS-03 15 23 15 31 8 8 0 42 42 13
2018 IS-04 32 21 21 16 11 0 0 53 26 19
2018 IS-05 53 11 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 19

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 32 27 25 15 0 0 0 59 15 15
2019 IS 15 43 28 13 0 0 0 58 13 53
2019 IS-03 14 50 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2019 IS-04 22 44 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 18
2018 IS 18 37 26 16 1 1 0 55 18 68
2018 IS-03 0 38 38 23 0 0 0 38 23 13
2018 IS-04 21 42 16 11 5 5 0 67 17 19
2018 IS-05 32 26 32 11 0 0 0 58 11 19

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 IS 8 13 21 27 8 22 0 28 45 15
2019 IS 9 38 19 15 8 9 2 53 26 53
2019 IS-03 7 43 21 21 0 7 0 54 23 14
2019 IS-04 6 50 22 6 11 0 6 59 18 18
2018 IS 12 22 25 15 16 10 0 38 34 68
2018 IS-03 0 31 31 8 23 8 0 33 33 13
2018 IS-04 11 11 32 16 21 11 0 24 41 19
2018 IS-05 26 16 11 26 5 16 0 50 38 19

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 27 49 0 15 9 0 0 76 24 15

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 IS 62 22 0 7 9 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 19 31 6 25 19 0 0 50 44 52
2019 IS-03 29 21 0 36 14 0 0 50 50 14
2019 IS-04 24 18 12 29 18 0 0 41 47 17

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 62 29 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 15
2019 IS 22 30 15 17 17 0 0 52 33 54
2019 IS-03 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2019 IS-04 22 28 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 18

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 IS 81 7 4 4 0 0 4 92 4 54
2019 IS-03 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 IS-04 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18

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 IS 41 16 13 0 0 8 22 81 0 15
2019 IS 52 24 15 2 2 2 4 80 4 54
2019 IS-03 57 14 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 14
2019 IS-04 44 22 28 0 6 0 0 67 6 18

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 30 70 53
2019 IS-04 28 72 18
2018 IS 23 77 66
2018 IS-05 26 74 19

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 31 69 16
2018 IS 67 33 15

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 50 50 16
2018 IS 47 53 15

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
2019 IS 0 100 16
2018 IS 0 100 15

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 15

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
2018 IS 0 100 15

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 IS 0 100 15

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 31 69 16
2018 IS 53 47 15

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 31 69 16
2018 IS 53 47 15

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 31 69 16

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 63 38 16
2018 IS 53 47 15

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 50 50 16
2018 IS 33 67 15

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 IS 0 100 16
2018 IS 0 100 15

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 IS 33 67 15

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
2019 IS 69 31 16
2018 IS 60 40 15

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
2019 IS 0 100 16

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
2019 IS 0 100 16
2018 IS 0 100 15

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
2018 IS 0 100 15

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 IS 33 67 15

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
2018 IS 33 67 15

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
2018 IS 0 100 15

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
2018 IS 0 100 15

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
2019 IS 50 50 16
2018 IS 40 60 15

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
2019 IS 31 69 16

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
2019 IS 0 100 16
2018 IS 0 100 15

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
2019 IS 56 44 16
2018 IS 40 60 15

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
2019 IS 6 17 30 7 9 24 7 32 24 54
2019 IS-03 7 21 21 14 0 29 7 44 22 14
2019 IS-04 0 11 33 6 6 28 17 20 20 18
2018 IS 4 18 26 6 15 25 6 32 30 68
2018 IS-03 0 23 23 0 31 23 0 30 40 13
2018 IS-04 0 21 11 11 16 37 5 36 45 19
2018 IS-05 5 21 42 5 5 16 5 33 13 19

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
2019 IS 13 35 17 11 6 17 2 59 20 54
2019 IS-03 14 50 7 14 0 14 0 75 17 14
2019 IS-04 22 22 17 6 6 22 6 62 15 18
2018 IS 10 29 26 10 12 10 1 45 25 68
2018 IS-03 0 38 23 8 23 8 0 42 33 13
2018 IS-04 5 37 16 16 11 16 0 50 31 19
2018 IS-05 21 26 37 11 0 5 0 50 11 19

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
2018 IS 9 91 68
2018 IS-05 0 100 19

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
2019 IS 9 9 31 6 2 30 13 32 13 54
2019 IS-03 14 7 21 14 0 21 21 38 25 14
2019 IS-04 6 11 28 0 0 39 17 38 0 18
2018 IS 7 12 37 3 3 32 6 31 10 68
2018 IS-03 8 15 31 0 15 31 0 33 22 13
2018 IS-04 0 21 26 5 0 42 5 40 10 19
2018 IS-05 11 0 47 5 0 32 5 17 8 19

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
2019 IS 19 32 23 2 2 21 2 66 5 53
2019 IS-03 15 38 23 8 0 15 0 64 9 13
2019 IS-04 28 28 6 0 0 39 0 91 0 18
2018 IS 16 28 28 4 4 15 3 55 11 67
2018 IS-03 17 33 17 0 17 8 8 60 20 12
2018 IS-04 16 21 26 5 5 26 0 50 14 19
2018 IS-05 21 32 32 5 0 11 0 59 6 19

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 IS 31 69 15
2019 IS 17 83 54
2019 IS-03 0 100 14
2019 IS-04 17 83 18

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 IS 57 21 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 15
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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 IS 71 14 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15

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 IS 0 9 25 6 29 9 22 51 13 15

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 30 16 39 7 8 0 0 46 15 15
2019 IS 15 53 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 53
2019 IS-03 21 64 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 IS-04 22 50 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2018 IS 19 51 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 68
2018 IS-03 15 54 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 IS-04 21 42 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 19
2018 IS-05 21 47 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 19

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 9 9 39 27 17 15

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 IS 64 14 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15

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 IS 46 10 13 22 8 0 0 56 31 15

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 25 37 9 22 7 0 0 63 28 15
2019 IS 15 22 35 19 9 0 0 37 28 54
2019 IS-03 21 36 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 14
2019 IS-04 22 11 50 11 6 0 0 33 17 18
2018 IS 12 41 26 12 9 0 0 53 21 68
2018 IS-03 15 38 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2018 IS-04 16 37 32 5 11 0 0 53 16 19
2018 IS-05 5 42 37 11 5 0 0 47 16 19

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
2019 IS 18 45 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

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 IS 24 42 9 0 25 0 0 66 25 15
2019 IS 7 37 20 15 19 0 2 45 34 54
2019 IS-03 7 36 21 14 14 0 7 46 31 14
2019 IS-04 6 44 22 17 11 0 0 50 28 18
2018 IS 9 25 16 25 19 0 6 36 47 68
2018 IS-03 15 38 0 23 15 0 8 58 42 13
2018 IS-04 11 21 26 16 21 0 5 33 39 19
2018 IS-05 5 21 26 37 11 0 0 26 47 19

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 IS 17 36 15 17 15 0 0 53 31 15
2019 IS 9 30 35 17 9 0 0 39 26 54
2019 IS-03 14 36 29 21 0 0 0 50 21 14
2019 IS-04 0 33 50 17 0 0 0 33 17 18
2018 IS 9 25 31 18 16 0 1 34 34 68
2018 IS-03 31 15 8 23 23 0 0 46 46 13
2018 IS-04 5 21 47 11 16 0 0 26 26 19
2018 IS-05 5 37 21 26 11 0 0 42 37 19

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 9 32 43 0 16 0 0 41 16 10
2019 IS 9 24 33 22 9 0 2 34 32 54
2019 IS-03 7 36 36 14 0 0 7 46 15 14
2019 IS-04 6 22 28 22 22 0 0 28 44 18
2018 IS 7 26 32 22 12 0 0 34 34 68
2018 IS-03 8 38 8 38 8 0 0 46 46 13
2018 IS-04 5 16 53 16 11 0 0 21 26 19
2018 IS-05 11 32 26 21 11 0 0 42 32 19

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 IS 9 8 40 20 23 0 0 17 43 10
2019 IS 6 20 22 30 20 0 2 26 51 54
2019 IS-03 14 21 21 21 14 0 7 38 38 14
2019 IS-04 0 22 28 33 17 0 0 22 50 18
2018 IS 9 24 31 22 13 0 0 33 36 67
2018 IS-03 15 15 23 23 23 0 0 31 46 13
2018 IS-04 0 33 39 17 11 0 0 33 28 18
2018 IS-05 16 21 37 16 11 0 0 37 26 19

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 23 31 30 0 0 8 7 65 0 15
2019 IS 31 24 24 11 7 0 2 57 19 54
2019 IS-03 50 14 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2019 IS-04 17 39 33 6 6 0 0 56 11 18
2018 IS 22 39 19 10 7 0 1 62 18 67
2018 IS-03 38 31 15 8 0 0 8 75 8 13
2018 IS-04 16 42 16 16 11 0 0 58 26 19
2018 IS-05 21 42 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19

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 IS 15 32 24 13 15 0 0 47 29 15
2019 IS 22 30 22 15 9 0 2 53 25 54
2019 IS-03 36 21 14 14 7 0 7 62 23 14
2019 IS-04 11 39 28 17 6 0 0 50 22 18
2018 IS 24 24 28 13 12 0 0 47 25 68
2018 IS-03 31 15 23 15 15 0 0 46 31 13
2018 IS-04 26 26 21 16 11 0 0 53 26 19
2018 IS-05 21 32 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19

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 IS 23 38 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 15
2019 IS 19 37 24 15 4 2 0 57 19 54
2019 IS-03 21 50 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2019 IS-04 17 33 39 6 6 0 0 50 11 18
2018 IS 19 31 37 7 6 0 0 50 13 68
2018 IS-03 23 31 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 13
2018 IS-04 16 32 37 11 5 0 0 47 16 19
2018 IS-05 26 37 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 19

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 IS 8 44 40 0 8 0 0 52 8 15
2019 IS 9 33 30 17 9 0 2 43 26 54
2019 IS-03 7 50 14 21 0 0 7 62 23 14
2019 IS-04 6 28 44 22 0 0 0 33 22 18
2018 IS 12 34 24 19 12 0 0 46 31 68
2018 IS-03 15 31 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 13
2018 IS-04 16 32 26 16 11 0 0 47 26 19
2018 IS-05 16 37 21 11 16 0 0 53 26 19

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 IS 6 47 38 0 0 8 0 58 0 15
2019 IS 13 43 24 11 9 0 0 56 20 54
2019 IS-03 7 57 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2019 IS-04 22 39 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18
2018 IS 16 29 28 16 10 0 0 46 26 68
2018 IS-03 23 31 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13
2018 IS-04 21 32 16 21 11 0 0 53 32 19
2018 IS-05 16 47 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 19

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 IS 45 25 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 15
2019 IS 41 24 26 7 0 0 2 66 8 54
2019 IS-03 43 29 21 0 0 0 7 77 0 14
2019 IS-04 39 33 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 18

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 IS 47 29 15 8 0 0 0 76 8 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 7 46 15 15 17 0 0 53 32 15
2019 IS 24 35 20 11 7 0 2 60 19 54
2019 IS-03 14 57 0 14 7 0 7 77 23 14
2019 IS-04 17 39 33 6 6 0 0 56 11 18
2018 IS 24 29 28 12 6 1 0 54 18 68
2018 IS-03 23 15 31 15 8 8 0 42 25 13
2018 IS-04 26 32 26 11 5 0 0 58 16 19
2018 IS-05 26 42 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19

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 IS 54 29 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 15
2019 IS 25 28 19 11 15 0 2 54 27 53
2019 IS-03 38 15 8 15 15 0 8 58 33 13
2019 IS-04 17 39 28 11 6 0 0 56 17 18
2018 IS 30 15 18 18 19 0 0 45 37 67
2018 IS-03 67 0 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2018 IS-04 26 26 11 26 11 0 0 53 37 19
2018 IS-05 32 11 26 21 11 0 0 42 32 19

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 31 45 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 15

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 IS 76 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 IS 65 11 13 4 6 0 2 77 9 54
2019 IS-03 64 14 0 7 7 0 7 85 15 14
2019 IS-04 72 11 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2018 IS 43 19 12 6 10 4 6 69 18 68
2018 IS-03 54 0 8 0 15 15 8 70 20 13
2018 IS-04 26 32 16 11 5 5 5 65 18 19
2018 IS-05 58 16 11 11 0 0 5 78 11 19

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 IS 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 IS 69 13 9 2 7 0 0 81 9 54
2019 IS-03 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 IS-04 78 6 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2018 IS 60 15 7 4 7 0 6 79 13 67
2018 IS-03 62 8 0 0 23 0 8 75 25 13
2018 IS-04 47 21 11 5 5 0 11 76 12 19
2018 IS-05 58 26 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 19

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 68 17 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 48 43 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 54
2019 IS-03 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 IS-04 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2018 IS 34 41 13 4 6 0 1 76 10 68
2018 IS-03 46 15 15 0 15 0 8 67 17 13
2018 IS-04 21 47 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2018 IS-05 42 37 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 62 14 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 15
2019 IS 61 17 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 54
2019 IS-03 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 IS-04 78 11 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2018 IS 49 31 4 6 7 0 1 82 14 67
2018 IS-03 54 15 8 0 15 0 8 75 17 13
2018 IS-04 47 37 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 19
2018 IS-05 61 28 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 IS 53 26 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 15
2019 IS 57 9 4 4 0 0 26 90 5 53
2019 IS-03 54 0 0 0 0 0 46 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 67 0 6 0 0 0 28 92 0 18
2018 IS 52 16 1 3 0 0 27 94 4 67
2018 IS-03 75 0 0 0 0 0 25 100 0 12
2018 IS-04 47 5 0 5 0 0 42 91 9 19
2018 IS-05 47 16 5 5 0 0 26 86 7 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS 69 11 11 4 0 2 4 84 4 54
2019 IS-03 50 21 14 0 0 0 14 83 0 14
2019 IS-04 78 0 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2018 IS 63 21 6 1 3 0 6 89 5 68
2018 IS-03 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2018 IS-04 63 16 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 19
2018 IS-05 68 16 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 19

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 IS 66 9 16 0 0 0 8 82 0 15
2019 IS 65 20 9 2 2 0 2 87 4 54
2019 IS-03 50 36 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2019 IS-04 72 11 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2018 IS 68 19 6 1 3 0 3 89 5 68
2018 IS-03 77 8 0 0 8 0 8 92 8 13
2018 IS-04 58 26 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2018 IS-05 68 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

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 IS 46 34 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 39 31 19 4 4 0 4 73 8 54
2019 IS-03 29 21 36 7 0 0 7 54 8 14
2019 IS-04 28 39 11 6 11 0 6 71 18 18
2018 IS 45 28 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 67
2018 IS-03 38 31 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 13
2018 IS-04 44 17 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2018 IS-05 47 37 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 9 6 63 13 8 0 0 15 21 15
2019 IS 8 30 47 4 11 0 0 38 15 53
2019 IS-03 7 43 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 14
2019 IS-04 0 44 50 0 6 0 0 44 6 18
2018 IS 7 25 44 19 4 0 0 32 24 68
2018 IS-03 8 46 8 31 8 0 0 54 38 13
2018 IS-04 11 5 63 21 0 0 0 16 21 19
2018 IS-05 5 37 42 16 0 0 0 42 16 19

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 IS 9 16 60 14 0 0 0 14 25 10
2019 IS 17 19 35 19 11 0 0 30 35 54
2019 IS-03 7 14 50 14 14 0 0 29 21 14
2019 IS-04 11 22 22 28 17 0 0 44 33 18
2018 IS 11 23 39 20 8 0 0 27 33 66
2018 IS-03 15 15 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13
2018 IS-04 11 17 44 11 17 0 0 28 28 18
2018 IS-05 5 32 32 26 5 0 0 32 37 19
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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 IS 34 38 29 0 15

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 IS 41 13 7 9 8 0 22 69 22 15
2019 IS 20 24 28 9 13 0 6 47 24 54
2019 IS-03 21 21 29 7 7 0 14 50 17 14
2019 IS-04 28 22 39 6 0 0 6 53 6 18
2018 IS 29 7 22 15 16 3 7 41 34 68
2018 IS-03 38 0 23 8 15 0 15 45 27 13
2018 IS-04 37 5 21 11 21 0 5 44 33 19
2018 IS-05 32 21 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19
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