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 - STUDENT

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 STUDENT 37 45 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 20
2020 STUDENT 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 22
2019 STUDENT 29 46 14 7 5 0 0 75 12 59
2018 STUDENT 32 43 15 4 6 0 0 74 11 47

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 STUDENT 43 46 5 0 6 0 0 88 6 20
2020 STUDENT 55 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 22
2019 STUDENT 36 42 10 5 7 0 0 78 12 59
2018 STUDENT 39 41 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 46

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 STUDENT 44 46 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 STUDENT 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2019 STUDENT 40 36 21 0 3 0 0 76 3 58
2018 STUDENT 37 35 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 46

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 STUDENT 53 31 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 20
2020 STUDENT 41 45 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 STUDENT 41 41 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 59
2018 STUDENT 33 49 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 45

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 STUDENT 53 36 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 STUDENT 59 27 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 STUDENT 42 36 14 3 5 0 0 78 8 59
2018 STUDENT 46 35 7 9 2 2 0 82 11 46

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 STUDENT 63 22 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 20
2020 STUDENT 64 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 STUDENT 41 34 14 8 3 0 0 75 12 59
2018 STUDENT 38 38 13 9 2 0 0 77 11 47

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 STUDENT 20 27 32 0 6 15 0 55 7 20
2020 STUDENT 55 14 18 5 0 9 0 75 5 22
2019 STUDENT 22 28 26 10 10 3 0 52 21 58
2018 STUDENT 23 21 19 17 11 9 0 49 30 47
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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 STUDENT 51 22 5 0 0 6 16 93 0 20
2020 STUDENT 55 27 9 0 0 5 5 90 0 22
2019 STUDENT 44 22 19 8 3 2 2 68 12 59

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 STUDENT 58 31 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 STUDENT 59 27 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 STUDENT 38 38 12 3 5 3 0 79 9 58
2018 STUDENT 51 34 4 4 6 0 0 85 11 47

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 STUDENT 79 9 5 0 6 0 0 88 6 20
2020 STUDENT 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 STUDENT 41 34 8 12 5 0 0 75 17 59
2018 STUDENT 57 28 2 6 6 0 0 85 13 47

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 STUDENT 57 15 16 0 0 12 0 82 0 20
2020 STUDENT 68 27 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 44 29 12 7 2 7 0 78 9 59
2018 STUDENT 53 21 4 11 2 9 0 81 14 47

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 STUDENT 58 20 12 11 0 0 0 78 11 20
2020 STUDENT 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 37 36 17 7 2 2 0 74 9 59
2018 STUDENT 45 32 6 4 6 6 0 82 11 47

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 STUDENT 48 20 16 0 11 5 0 72 11 20
2020 STUDENT 55 36 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 25 36 15 8 3 8 3 69 13 59
2018 STUDENT 38 32 6 11 4 9 0 77 16 47

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 STUDENT 36 43 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 20
2020 STUDENT 64 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 STUDENT 24 37 12 17 3 7 0 65 22 59
2018 STUDENT 26 28 9 28 6 4 0 56 36 47
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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 STUDENT 73 21 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
2020 STUDENT 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2019 STUDENT 36 41 10 5 7 0 2 78 12 59
2018 STUDENT 46 35 9 2 7 2 0 82 9 46

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 STUDENT 49 35 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 20
2020 STUDENT 41 27 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 22
2019 STUDENT 24 42 17 12 3 0 2 67 16 59
2018 STUDENT 26 34 21 13 6 0 0 60 19 47

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 STUDENT 59 30 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 20
2020 STUDENT 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 STUDENT 41 34 8 8 5 3 0 77 14 59
2018 STUDENT 47 26 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 47

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 STUDENT 41 43 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 20
2020 STUDENT 50 27 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2019 STUDENT 29 41 8 17 5 0 0 69 22 59
2018 STUDENT 38 47 6 4 4 0 0 85 9 47

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 STUDENT 74 20 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 73 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22

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 STUDENT 57 28 5 5 0 6 0 90 5 20
2020 STUDENT 73 23 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 36 33 12 7 3 7 2 75 11 58
2018 STUDENT 28 37 17 9 2 7 0 70 12 46

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 STUDENT 40 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 STUDENT 55 14 18 0 0 0 14 79 0 22
2019 STUDENT 41 36 12 0 3 2 7 83 4 59

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 STUDENT 70 15 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 STUDENT 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 49 27 12 3 0 2 7 83 4 59

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 STUDENT 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 86 5 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 64 19 5 3 0 2 7 91 4 59

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 STUDENT 74 11 5 0 0 0 11 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 82 5 5 0 0 0 9 95 0 22
2019 STUDENT 64 10 5 3 2 2 14 88 6 59

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 STUDENT 36 33 15 5 6 0 5 72 11 20
2020 STUDENT 64 27 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 29 27 15 7 5 7 10 67 14 59
2018 STUDENT 28 43 4 7 4 9 4 83 13 46

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 STUDENT 48 36 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2020 STUDENT 41 41 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2019 STUDENT 34 37 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 59
2018 STUDENT 28 46 4 11 7 0 4 77 18 46

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 STUDENT 44 45 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 20
2020 STUDENT 55 32 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 STUDENT 36 32 20 5 5 0 2 69 10 59
2018 STUDENT 36 36 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 44

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 STUDENT 53 31 5 0 6 5 0 89 6 20
2020 STUDENT 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 STUDENT 39 39 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 59
2018 STUDENT 40 37 7 9 5 2 0 79 14 43

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 STUDENT 32 51 6 0 6 5 0 87 6 20
2020 STUDENT 45 41 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2019 STUDENT 19 37 24 8 7 5 0 59 16 59
2018 STUDENT 17 39 20 13 2 7 2 62 17 46

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 STUDENT 61 22 0 6 11 0 0 83 17 20
2020 STUDENT 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2019 STUDENT 52 21 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 58
2018 STUDENT 55 28 9 2 4 2 0 85 7 47

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 STUDENT 68 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 STUDENT 64 27 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2019 STUDENT 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 59
2018 STUDENT 66 26 6 0 0 2 0 93 0 47

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 STUDENT 79 10 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 20

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 71 18 12 20
2020 STUDENT 23 18 59 22
2019 STUDENT 66 10 24 59
2018 STUDENT 53 15 32 47

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 STUDENT 0 29 0 6 66 0 15
2019 STUDENT 0 0 13 5 79 3 39
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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 STUDENT 53 41 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
2020 STUDENT 50 36 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 STUDENT 42 41 14 2 2 0 0 83 3 59
2018 STUDENT 48 39 2 11 0 0 0 87 11 46

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 STUDENT 46 37 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 20
2020 STUDENT 41 50 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2019 STUDENT 28 50 10 10 0 2 0 79 11 58
2018 STUDENT 33 46 7 13 0 2 0 80 13 46

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 STUDENT 6 16 22 21 35 0 0 56 22 20
2020 STUDENT 5 9 41 23 18 5 0 43 14 22
2019 STUDENT 2 14 37 25 15 2 5 44 16 59
2018 STUDENT 11 22 28 22 15 0 2 38 33 46

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 STUDENT 14 17 36 12 22 0 0 33 31 20
2020 STUDENT 9 23 9 18 23 9 9 50 39 22
2019 STUDENT 15 27 29 7 10 2 10 19 48 59
2018 STUDENT 13 30 23 15 15 2 2 31 44 47

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 STUDENT 5 0 10 26 58 0 0 84 5 20
2020 STUDENT 9 5 9 36 27 14 0 74 16 22
2019 STUDENT 2 3 21 31 33 2 9 71 6 58
2018 STUDENT 4 7 17 37 30 2 2 70 11 46

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 STUDENT 0 10 5 25 43 11 6 81 12 20
2020 STUDENT 5 0 9 45 27 9 5 84 5 22
2019 STUDENT 5 12 17 36 24 0 7 64 18 59
2018 STUDENT 6 13 17 30 23 4 6 60 21 47

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 STUDENT 0 11 9 11 37 17 16 71 16 20
2020 STUDENT 5 0 5 32 32 27 0 88 6 22
2019 STUDENT 2 12 19 14 34 7 14 60 17 59
2018 STUDENT 2 21 15 19 23 15 4 53 29 47

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 STUDENT 10 22 25 10 28 0 5 40 34 20
2020 STUDENT 9 5 14 27 32 9 5 68 16 22
2019 STUDENT 10 25 20 19 15 0 10 38 40 59
2018 STUDENT 6 26 28 26 11 2 2 38 33 47

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 STUDENT 5 16 28 9 38 0 5 49 22 20
2020 STUDENT 9 14 45 27 5 0 0 32 23 22
2019 STUDENT 15 19 32 14 15 0 5 30 36 59

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 STUDENT 32 21 22 16 5 5 0 55 21 20
2020 STUDENT 41 23 18 5 0 14 0 74 5 22
2019 STUDENT 24 27 14 19 8 7 2 56 30 59

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 STUDENT 72 16 0 5 6 0 0 88 12 20
2020 STUDENT 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 51 20 17 10 2 0 0 71 12 59
2018 STUDENT 47 34 2 9 4 4 0 84 13 47

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 STUDENT 84 11 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 58 27 8 3 3 0 0 85 7 59
2018 STUDENT 74 17 4 2 0 2 0 93 2 46

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 STUDENT 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 STUDENT 44 36 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 59
2018 STUDENT 51 30 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 47

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 STUDENT 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 64 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2019 STUDENT 36 44 14 2 3 2 0 81 5 59
2018 STUDENT 55 36 2 4 0 2 0 93 4 47

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 STUDENT 57 23 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2020 STUDENT 64 27 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22
2019 STUDENT 36 44 8 2 7 2 2 82 9 59
2018 STUDENT 45 34 4 6 0 9 2 88 7 47

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 STUDENT 85 5 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 STUDENT 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 59
2018 STUDENT 64 32 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 47

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 STUDENT 57 11 6 5 5 11 5 81 12 20

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 51 16 12 5 0 5 12 81 6 20

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 46 14 17 5 0 18 0 73 7 20
2020 STUDENT 50 32 0 5 5 9 0 90 10 22

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 STUDENT 68 22 0 5 0 0 6 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 64 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22

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 STUDENT 15 26 22 0 6 26 5 60 9 20

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 58 20 5 0 0 6 12 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 36 32 9 0 0 18 5 88 0 22
2019 STUDENT 36 29 5 7 7 12 5 78 16 59
2018 STUDENT 28 23 13 11 4 19 2 65 19 47

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 STUDENT 31 30 11 10 6 6 6 69 18 20
2020 STUDENT 50 9 14 23 0 5 0 62 24 22
2019 STUDENT 19 22 22 19 8 7 3 45 30 59
2018 STUDENT 26 20 20 17 7 7 4 51 27 46

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 STUDENT 46 28 22 5 0 0 0 74 5 20
2020 STUDENT 59 36 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 29 41 20 3 5 2 0 71 9 59
2018 STUDENT 33 39 17 7 0 2 2 75 7 46

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 STUDENT 32 19 27 5 0 5 12 62 6 20
2020 STUDENT 59 18 9 5 0 5 5 85 5 22
2019 STUDENT 27 19 15 17 7 12 3 54 28 59
2018 STUDENT 20 18 13 9 4 27 9 59 21 45

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 STUDENT 42 36 0 10 12 0 0 78 22 20
2020 STUDENT 27 59 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22

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 STUDENT 75 16 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 32 41 5 14 5 0 5 76 19 22
2019 STUDENT 44 39 3 10 3 0 0 83 14 59

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 STUDENT 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 59 32 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2019 STUDENT 45 29 7 12 3 2 2 77 16 58

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 STUDENT 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22

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 STUDENT 79 5 0 5 5 0 5 89 11 20
2019 STUDENT 75 14 5 0 2 0 5 93 2 59

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 STUDENT 46 16 11 18 0 5 5 68 20 20
2020 STUDENT 59 14 0 0 0 27 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 59 17 7 5 2 8 2 85 8 59

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 STUDENT 0 100 20
2019 STUDENT 14 86 59

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
2020 STUDENT 45 5 5 0 0 41 5 92 0 22
2019 STUDENT 22 17 12 5 5 24 15 64 17 59
2018 STUDENT 11 19 6 2 2 49 11 74 11 47

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 STUDENT 47 5 16 0 0 31 0 76 0 20
2020 STUDENT 59 14 5 0 0 23 0 94 0 22
2019 STUDENT 36 29 10 5 3 10 7 78 10 59
2018 STUDENT 23 30 15 0 0 28 4 78 0 47

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 STUDENT 0 100 20
2020 STUDENT 0 100 22

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
2020 STUDENT 41 9 0 0 5 41 5 92 8 22
2019 STUDENT 27 15 10 5 3 25 14 69 14 59
2018 STUDENT 13 13 9 2 2 55 6 67 11 47

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 STUDENT 47 27 5 0 0 22 0 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 55 18 9 5 0 14 0 84 5 22
2019 STUDENT 41 24 8 7 2 12 7 79 10 59
2018 STUDENT 26 21 15 2 0 32 4 73 3 47

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 STUDENT 5 95 20
2020 STUDENT 0 100 21
2019 STUDENT 14 86 59

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 STUDENT 48 30 5 5 0 5 5 88 6 20
2020 STUDENT 59 32 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 22
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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 STUDENT 66 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 STUDENT 55 32 5 5 0 5 0 90 5 22

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 STUDENT 0 5 4 10 49 0 32 87 7 20

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 37 36 5 11 0 11 0 82 12 20
2020 STUDENT 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 STUDENT 20 42 20 10 5 2 0 64 16 59
2018 STUDENT 26 45 11 6 2 11 0 79 10 47

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 0 49 22 29 0 20

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 68 27 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 22

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 STUDENT 49 21 0 24 6 0 0 71 29 20
2020 STUDENT 55 14 23 5 0 5 0 71 5 22

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 STUDENT 45 39 5 5 6 0 0 84 12 20
2020 STUDENT 55 41 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2019 STUDENT 24 36 24 8 7 2 0 60 16 59
2018 STUDENT 26 36 23 11 0 4 0 64 11 47

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 STUDENT 17 32 14 22 16 0 0 49 37 20
2020 STUDENT 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 22
2019 STUDENT 19 19 32 17 14 0 0 37 31 59
2018 STUDENT 17 33 26 13 11 0 0 50 24 46

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 STUDENT 24 43 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 20
2020 STUDENT 45 41 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 STUDENT 36 36 22 3 2 0 2 72 5 59
2018 STUDENT 37 20 37 4 2 0 0 57 7 46

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 STUDENT 69 16 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20
2020 STUDENT 68 18 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 STUDENT 49 30 12 7 0 0 2 80 7 57
2018 STUDENT 50 26 9 13 0 2 0 78 13 46

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 STUDENT 68 16 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20
2020 STUDENT 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 STUDENT 38 24 17 10 3 3 3 67 15 58
2018 STUDENT 48 20 15 9 7 0 2 69 16 46

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 STUDENT 74 15 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 66 20 5 3 0 0 5 91 4 59
2018 STUDENT 74 11 9 4 0 0 2 87 4 46

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 STUDENT 43 32 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 20
2020 STUDENT 36 41 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2019 STUDENT 31 34 19 9 5 0 2 67 14 58
2018 STUDENT 44 24 18 11 2 0 0 69 13 45

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 STUDENT 64 16 5 5 9 0 0 80 14 20
2020 STUDENT 64 32 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 37 37 12 10 2 0 2 76 12 59
2018 STUDENT 45 32 15 4 4 0 0 77 9 47

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 STUDENT 53 26 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 20
2020 STUDENT 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 STUDENT 42 32 12 7 3 2 2 77 11 59
2018 STUDENT 26 35 24 11 4 0 0 61 15 46

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 STUDENT 48 26 11 0 15 0 0 74 15 20
2020 STUDENT 41 32 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 22
2019 STUDENT 40 17 17 16 9 0 2 58 25 58
2018 STUDENT 32 21 23 13 11 0 0 53 23 47

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 STUDENT 88 5 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 49 25 10 8 5 0 2 76 14 59

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 STUDENT 62 26 5 0 6 0 0 88 6 20
2020 STUDENT 23 27 36 9 5 0 0 50 14 22

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 STUDENT 33 41 20 5 0 0 0 74 5 20
2020 STUDENT 32 36 9 18 5 0 0 68 23 22
2019 STUDENT 48 28 16 7 0 0 2 77 7 58
2018 STUDENT 40 19 26 9 6 0 0 60 15 47

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 STUDENT 80 10 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 41 41 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2019 STUDENT 56 19 12 5 8 0 0 75 14 59
2018 STUDENT 54 26 13 4 2 0 0 80 7 46

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 STUDENT 36 42 16 5 0 0 0 78 5 20
2020 STUDENT 27 27 32 5 9 0 0 55 14 22

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 STUDENT 79 11 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 77 14 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 22
2019 STUDENT 73 8 8 3 2 0 5 86 5 59
2018 STUDENT 81 9 9 0 0 2 0 91 0 47

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 STUDENT 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 86 9 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 71 9 3 9 5 0 3 82 14 58
2018 STUDENT 85 11 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 46

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 STUDENT 89 5 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 STUDENT 71 9 14 3 2 0 2 81 5 58
2018 STUDENT 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 47

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 STUDENT 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 69 5 14 7 3 0 2 76 10 59
2018 STUDENT 81 11 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 47

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 STUDENT 78 0 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 73 5 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 75 2 2 2 0 0 20 96 2 59
2018 STUDENT 73 7 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 45

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 STUDENT 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 STUDENT 75 8 7 5 0 0 5 88 5 59
2018 STUDENT 80 17 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 46

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 STUDENT 68 11 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 20
2020 STUDENT 50 27 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2019 STUDENT 52 12 12 5 12 0 7 69 19 58
2018 STUDENT 39 20 26 7 7 0 2 60 13 46

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 STUDENT 50 34 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 20
2020 STUDENT 32 41 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 22
2019 STUDENT 42 32 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 59
2018 STUDENT 55 23 17 2 2 0 0 79 4 47

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 STUDENT 29 46 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 20
2020 STUDENT 23 50 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 22
2019 STUDENT 29 44 20 5 2 0 0 73 7 59
2018 STUDENT 21 51 23 2 2 0 0 72 4 47

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 STUDENT 5 4 28 53 11 0 0 63 9 20
2020 STUDENT 9 0 27 45 18 0 0 64 9 22
2019 STUDENT 5 24 32 24 15 0 0 39 29 59
2018 STUDENT 2 13 35 30 20 0 0 50 15 46
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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 STUDENT 43 16 36 5 20
2020 STUDENT 36 45 14 5 22

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 26 22 4 0 0 11 37 92 0 20
2020 STUDENT 36 14 9 0 5 9 27 79 7 22
2019 STUDENT 47 15 5 5 7 5 15 77 16 55
2018 STUDENT 39 20 15 7 2 2 15 71 11 46
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