2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - 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 33 50 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 25
2020 IS 50 36 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 22
2019 IS 52 29 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 IS 45 30 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20

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 50 27 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 25
2020 IS 38 29 10 19 5 0 0 67 24 21
2019 IS 48 24 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2018 IS 35 40 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20

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 38 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 25
2020 IS 59 23 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2019 IS 57 24 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 IS 55 25 5 10 0 5 0 84 11 20

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 33 49 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 25
2020 IS 64 23 5 0 9 0 0 86 9 22
2019 IS 62 19 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 IS 45 35 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 20

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 46 25 11 18 0 0 0 71 18 25
2020 IS 41 41 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22
2019 IS 48 24 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2018 IS 45 35 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20

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 46 24 12 19 0 0 0 70 19 25
2020 IS 45 36 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22
2019 IS 40 35 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2018 IS 50 35 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20

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 28 15 30 14 3 10 0 47 19 25
2020 IS 45 23 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22
2019 IS 43 19 19 10 5 5 0 65 15 21
2018 IS 35 20 30 10 5 0 0 55 15 20
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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 46 30 11 0 3 0 10 84 4 25
2020 IS 50 23 18 0 5 0 5 76 5 22
2019 IS 62 14 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 21

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 65 26 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2020 IS 45 45 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 22
2019 IS 62 24 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 IS 65 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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 65 22 3 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2020 IS 50 36 9 0 0 5 0 90 0 22
2019 IS 48 38 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 IS 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 35 17 11 16 4 17 0 63 24 25
2020 IS 45 23 23 0 5 5 0 71 5 22
2019 IS 19 33 19 10 5 14 0 61 17 21
2018 IS 35 20 25 0 5 15 0 65 6 20

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 35 25 13 16 7 5 0 62 24 25
2020 IS 41 41 14 0 5 0 0 82 5 22
2019 IS 14 29 24 19 0 14 0 50 22 21
2018 IS 25 20 30 10 0 15 0 53 12 20

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 22 19 25 9 10 14 0 48 22 25
2020 IS 32 41 23 0 5 0 0 73 5 22
2019 IS 19 14 48 10 5 5 0 35 15 21
2018 IS 15 25 30 5 5 20 0 50 13 20

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 18 37 19 17 10 0 0 55 27 25
2020 IS 23 18 36 18 5 0 0 41 23 22
2019 IS 19 29 10 24 19 0 0 48 43 21
2018 IS 25 45 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 20
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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 33 41 10 17 0 0 0 74 17 25
2020 IS 45 23 14 14 5 0 0 68 18 22
2019 IS 33 33 19 0 14 0 0 67 14 21
2018 IS 30 35 20 10 0 5 0 68 11 20

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 64 17 0 15 4 0 0 81 19 25
2020 IS 36 45 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2019 IS 52 19 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 21
2018 IS 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20

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 72 16 3 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2020 IS 55 36 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 22
2019 IS 57 19 10 0 14 0 0 76 14 21
2018 IS 60 15 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20

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 44 39 8 3 7 0 0 82 10 25
2020 IS 38 33 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 21
2019 IS 25 40 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 20
2018 IS 45 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20

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 71 14 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 25
2020 IS 45 41 0 5 5 0 5 90 10 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 IS 14 45 29 0 12 0 0 59 12 25
2020 IS 27 23 27 9 9 5 0 52 19 22
2019 IS 19 38 19 10 10 5 0 60 20 21
2018 IS 35 35 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 20

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 46 22 11 5 0 3 13 82 5 25
2020 IS 45 14 14 14 9 0 5 62 24 22
2019 IS 62 14 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 21

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 31 42 11 3 4 0 8 80 8 25
2020 IS 32 32 9 18 5 0 5 67 24 22
2019 IS 38 24 24 0 0 5 10 72 0 21

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 64 8 3 0 4 3 18 91 5 25
2020 IS 77 5 5 5 5 0 5 86 10 22
2019 IS 71 14 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 21

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 60 3 3 0 0 0 34 96 0 25
2020 IS 77 14 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 22
2019 IS 71 14 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21

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 5 35 16 17 21 3 3 43 40 25
2020 IS 14 41 14 9 14 5 5 60 25 22
2019 IS 24 29 29 10 5 5 0 55 15 21
2018 IS 20 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 20

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 26 37 12 20 4 0 0 63 24 25
2020 IS 32 41 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 22
2019 IS 19 38 33 10 0 0 0 57 10 21
2018 IS 26 42 21 0 5 5 0 72 6 19

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 46 20 7 3 0 0 69 11 25
2020 IS 27 45 9 14 5 0 0 73 18 22
2019 IS 33 43 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2018 IS 35 35 15 5 5 5 0 74 11 20

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 35 27 12 16 7 4 0 64 24 25
2020 IS 41 50 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 22
2019 IS 38 48 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 IS 37 26 26 0 5 5 0 67 6 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 27 51 7 11 3 0 0 78 15 25
2020 IS 23 45 18 5 9 0 0 68 14 22
2019 IS 24 38 24 10 5 0 0 62 14 21
2018 IS 25 45 20 0 5 5 0 74 5 20

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 66 22 0 5 8 0 0 87 13 25
2020 IS 45 32 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 22
2019 IS 62 29 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
2018 IS 40 45 5 5 0 5 0 89 5 20

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 61 21 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 25
2020 IS 41 36 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 22
2019 IS 38 29 19 5 5 0 5 70 10 21
2018 IS 35 40 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20

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 77 9 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 25

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 39 32 29 25
2020 IS 23 41 36 22
2019 IS 29 43 29 21
2018 IS 30 30 40 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 65 22 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 25
2020 IS 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 IS 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 IS 55 35 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 20

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 41 32 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 25
2020 IS 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 IS 52 33 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 IS 45 45 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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 10 21 31 26 13 0 0 39 31 25
2020 IS 14 33 24 14 14 0 0 29 48 21
2019 IS 10 52 10 14 10 0 5 25 65 21
2018 IS 10 25 15 45 0 5 0 47 37 20

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 26 15 26 8 17 5 3 27 44 25
2020 IS 19 29 5 10 24 14 0 39 56 21
2019 IS 29 19 19 10 14 10 0 26 53 21
2018 IS 10 25 30 10 10 5 10 24 41 20

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 27 13 8 44 9 0 0 52 40 25
2020 IS 14 24 24 10 24 5 0 35 40 21
2019 IS 19 29 24 19 10 0 0 29 48 21
2018 IS 5 30 20 40 0 5 0 42 37 20

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 24 5 20 28 16 0 8 48 31 25
2020 IS 10 19 14 14 33 5 5 53 32 21
2019 IS 29 14 14 33 10 0 0 43 43 21
2018 IS 11 26 37 11 11 5 0 22 39 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 24 0 29 14 30 3 0 45 25 25
2020 IS 14 19 14 19 29 5 0 50 35 21
2019 IS 38 19 14 14 14 0 0 29 57 21
2018 IS 5 16 32 32 5 5 5 41 24 19

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 6 24 25 16 20 9 0 39 33 25
2020 IS 10 24 14 5 29 19 0 41 41 21
2019 IS 19 14 33 19 5 10 0 26 37 21
2018 IS 15 15 20 25 15 5 5 44 33 20

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 3 8 38 33 18 0 0 52 11 25
2020 IS 0 10 33 24 33 0 0 57 10 21
2019 IS 10 19 33 24 14 0 0 38 29 21

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 19 36 16 22 7 0 0 54 29 25
2020 IS 23 41 23 5 5 5 0 67 10 22
2019 IS 24 29 29 0 19 0 0 52 19 21

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 68 17 4 3 7 0 0 85 10 25
2020 IS 73 23 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2019 IS 62 14 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21
2018 IS 50 30 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 20

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 61 25 3 10 0 0 0 86 10 25
2020 IS 77 18 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2019 IS 67 19 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 IS 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

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 59 31 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2020 IS 67 19 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2019 IS 57 29 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 IS 55 25 10 0 5 5 0 84 5 20

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 28 50 13 3 3 3 0 80 6 25
2020 IS 45 32 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 22
2019 IS 38 29 24 0 10 0 0 67 10 21
2018 IS 42 47 5 0 0 5 0 94 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 41 36 14 3 3 3 0 79 6 25
2020 IS 43 43 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2019 IS 48 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 IS 40 45 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20

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 57 28 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 25
2020 IS 64 27 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22
2019 IS 57 29 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 IS 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 24 8 10 4 0 8 76 16 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 46 28 12 6 0 0 8 80 7 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 29 42 15 0 3 11 0 80 4 25
2020 IS 36 41 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 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 IS 33 46 18 3 0 0 0 79 3 25
2020 IS 68 18 0 0 9 5 0 90 10 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 IS 7 15 19 0 4 54 0 49 9 25

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 26 36 6 6 7 0 18 75 17 25
2020 IS 36 27 9 0 9 9 9 78 11 22
2019 IS 24 43 14 0 10 5 5 74 11 21
2018 IS 35 35 10 10 0 5 5 78 11 20

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 50 14 8 0 0 0 77 8 25
2020 IS 59 18 14 0 5 5 0 81 5 22
2019 IS 67 24 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2018 IS 75 15 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20

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 24 47 22 3 4 0 0 71 7 25
2020 IS 32 55 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2019 IS 43 43 10 0 0 5 0 90 0 21
2018 IS 50 40 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20

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 17 28 15 8 16 12 4 54 28 25
2020 IS 32 23 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 22
2019 IS 30 30 30 5 5 0 0 60 10 20
2018 IS 40 20 10 10 5 15 0 71 18 20

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 73 20 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 25
2020 IS 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 IS 68 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2020 IS 64 23 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 IS 43 43 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 21

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 49 40 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 25
2020 IS 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2019 IS 48 48 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 68 20 3 5 4 0 0 88 9 25
2020 IS 86 5 5 0 0 0 5 95 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 IS 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 IS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 51 32 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2020 IS 50 23 9 9 5 5 0 76 14 22
2019 IS 29 24 19 5 10 14 0 61 17 21

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 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 IS 14 0 23 0 0 36 27 38 0 22
2019 IS 5 24 19 0 0 43 10 60 0 21
2018 IS 15 30 15 0 0 30 10 75 0 20

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 IS 21 46 8 6 4 12 4 79 12 25
2020 IS 32 50 14 0 0 5 0 86 0 22
2019 IS 14 71 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 IS 30 45 5 5 0 15 0 88 6 20

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 0 100 20

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 IS 18 5 18 0 0 41 18 56 0 22
2019 IS 5 19 24 5 0 33 14 45 9 21
2018 IS 11 21 16 0 0 42 11 67 0 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
2022 IS 21 46 20 0 0 10 4 77 0 25
2020 IS 41 50 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22
2019 IS 29 52 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2018 IS 40 35 5 5 0 15 0 88 6 20

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 12 88 25
2020 IS 32 68 22
2019 IS 33 67 21

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 38 41 11 3 0 0 7 85 4 25
2020 IS 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 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 IS 63 26 3 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2020 IS 64 23 9 5 0 0 0 86 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 IS 0 0 10 12 49 8 21 86 0 25

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 22 45 20 5 4 3 0 70 9 25
2020 IS 50 27 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 22
2019 IS 38 43 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 IS 47 21 21 5 0 5 0 72 6 19

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 10 20 35 30 5 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 62 30 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 25
2020 IS 50 27 0 18 0 5 0 81 19 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 IS 63 21 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 25
2020 IS 45 23 9 14 9 0 0 68 23 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 IS 26 34 12 20 7 0 0 60 27 25
2020 IS 36 27 14 14 9 0 0 64 23 22
2019 IS 19 43 14 19 5 0 0 62 24 21
2018 IS 30 40 15 10 0 5 0 74 11 20

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 29 49 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10

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 36 22 25 9 9 0 0 57 18 25
2020 IS 23 36 18 14 9 0 0 59 23 22
2019 IS 24 24 14 10 29 0 0 48 38 21
2018 IS 15 15 5 25 30 5 5 33 61 20

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 19 28 19 17 13 0 4 49 31 25
2020 IS 29 14 29 14 14 0 0 43 29 21
2019 IS 14 19 24 29 10 5 0 35 40 21
2018 IS 10 15 25 30 15 5 0 26 47 20

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 32 20 13 14 20 0 0 53 34 25
2020 IS 27 32 9 14 14 0 5 62 29 22
2019 IS 19 14 24 33 5 5 0 35 40 21
2018 IS 15 15 35 25 5 5 0 32 32 20

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 38 18 20 17 7 0 0 56 25 25
2020 IS 35 10 25 10 15 5 0 47 26 20
2019 IS 14 19 14 29 19 5 0 35 50 21
2018 IS 15 25 5 35 15 5 0 42 53 20

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 55 20 4 9 5 0 9 81 15 25
2020 IS 45 9 32 0 9 0 5 57 10 22
2019 IS 33 38 10 5 0 5 10 83 6 21
2018 IS 25 35 20 5 0 5 10 71 6 20

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 31 17 30 17 5 0 0 49 21 25
2020 IS 32 27 14 9 18 0 0 59 27 22
2019 IS 38 33 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21
2018 IS 25 20 30 15 5 5 0 47 21 20

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 48 23 15 7 7 0 0 70 15 25
2020 IS 36 14 14 23 9 0 5 52 33 22
2019 IS 38 29 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 21
2018 IS 30 30 35 0 0 5 0 63 0 20

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 34 19 16 16 15 0 0 53 31 25
2020 IS 36 14 36 5 9 0 0 50 14 22
2019 IS 14 24 33 19 10 0 0 38 29 21
2018 IS 10 40 20 25 0 5 0 53 26 20

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 55 18 8 8 10 0 0 73 18 25
2020 IS 33 38 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21
2019 IS 57 10 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21
2018 IS 35 30 15 5 10 5 0 68 16 20

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 54 16 18 5 7 0 0 70 12 25
2020 IS 45 27 9 14 5 0 0 73 18 22
2019 IS 57 14 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21

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 52 30 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 25
2020 IS 18 41 32 5 5 0 0 59 9 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 IS 50 26 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 25
2020 IS 41 27 9 9 14 0 0 68 23 22
2019 IS 52 19 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2018 IS 45 15 25 10 0 5 0 63 11 20

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 69 14 15 0 0 3 0 85 0 25
2020 IS 81 10 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2019 IS 62 14 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2018 IS 50 20 15 10 0 5 0 74 11 20

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 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2020 IS 41 32 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 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 IS 63 11 4 4 0 0 18 90 5 25
2020 IS 73 9 14 0 0 0 5 86 0 22
2019 IS 76 14 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 21
2018 IS 85 5 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20

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 67 19 7 0 4 0 4 89 4 25
2020 IS 86 5 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 22
2019 IS 81 5 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 21
2018 IS 60 20 10 0 0 5 5 89 0 20

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 50 29 10 7 0 0 4 82 7 25
2020 IS 82 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2019 IS 57 14 14 5 5 0 5 75 10 21
2018 IS 55 40 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20

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 56 19 14 3 5 0 4 78 8 25
2020 IS 68 14 5 0 14 0 0 82 14 22
2019 IS 62 14 5 10 5 0 5 80 15 21
2018 IS 60 15 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20

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 52 16 16 0 0 0 17 81 0 25
2020 IS 73 0 0 5 0 0 23 94 6 22
2019 IS 38 5 5 5 0 0 48 82 9 21
2018 IS 35 20 5 0 0 5 35 92 0 20

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 67 14 11 0 0 0 8 89 0 25
2020 IS 82 14 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2019 IS 71 14 0 0 5 0 10 95 5 21
2018 IS 55 35 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 20

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 48 14 8 13 4 0 13 72 19 25
2020 IS 86 5 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22
2019 IS 71 14 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21
2018 IS 60 15 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20

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 24 30 39 0 0 0 7 58 0 25
2020 IS 55 14 23 5 5 0 0 68 9 22
2019 IS 33 43 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 IS 30 40 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 20

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 11 31 35 18 4 0 0 43 22 25
2020 IS 0 55 18 14 14 0 0 55 27 22
2019 IS 10 33 24 24 10 0 0 43 33 21
2018 IS 5 20 65 10 0 0 0 25 10 20

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 13 11 28 36 12 0 0 48 23 25
2020 IS 9 23 32 14 23 0 0 36 32 22
2019 IS 14 29 19 33 5 0 0 38 43 21
2018 IS 10 25 25 25 10 5 0 37 37 20
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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 IS 21 53 26 0 25
2020 IS 27 59 14 0 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 IS 51 9 4 5 3 4 25 84 10 25
2020 IS 36 9 18 23 5 5 5 50 30 22
2019 IS 14 5 33 14 19 0 14 22 39 21
2018 IS 10 5 25 10 35 5 10 18 53 20
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