2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Finance Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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 Man 37 42 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 245
2022 Woman 35 43 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 270
2020 Man 44 37 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 250
2020 Woman 40 44 9 6 2 0 0 84 7 250
2019 Man 46 41 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 302
2019 Woman 48 36 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 278
2018 Man 37 47 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 233
2018 Woman 39 44 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 234

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 Man 37 40 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 240
2022 Woman 40 35 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 270
2020 Man 42 35 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 247
2020 Woman 37 44 10 7 2 0 0 82 9 249
2019 Man 43 40 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 302
2019 Woman 45 34 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 279
2018 Man 38 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 235
2018 Woman 46 30 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 234

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 Man 43 40 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 240
2022 Woman 45 37 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 270
2020 Man 49 38 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 248
2020 Woman 54 35 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 246
2019 Man 53 35 9 1 1 0 1 88 3 303
2019 Woman 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 278
2018 Man 49 37 11 3 1 0 0 86 3 235
2018 Woman 54 37 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 236

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 Man 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 240
2022 Woman 40 43 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 270
2020 Man 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 249
2020 Woman 49 34 11 5 0 0 0 84 6 252
2019 Man 50 40 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 302
2019 Woman 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 279
2018 Man 46 40 10 4 1 0 0 86 5 235
2018 Woman 47 40 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 236

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 Man 44 31 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 245
2022 Woman 40 40 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 270
2020 Man 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 249
2020 Woman 56 30 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 249
2019 Man 58 31 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 303
2019 Woman 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 274
2018 Man 55 32 7 3 3 0 0 87 5 236
2018 Woman 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 235

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 Man 40 35 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 245
2022 Woman 41 38 12 6 3 0 0 79 10 265
2020 Man 55 29 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 246
2020 Woman 54 34 7 4 1 1 0 89 5 248
2019 Man 55 33 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 302
2019 Woman 56 32 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 278
2018 Man 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 238
2018 Woman 52 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 233

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 Man 43 24 16 8 3 6 0 70 13 245
2022 Woman 36 29 16 11 5 3 0 67 17 270
2020 Man 49 26 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 249
2020 Woman 44 30 15 6 3 3 0 76 8 251
2019 Man 50 28 12 6 2 1 1 80 8 303
2019 Woman 47 27 12 5 5 4 0 77 10 279
2018 Man 51 26 10 8 3 1 1 79 11 237
2018 Woman 42 27 15 7 5 4 0 72 12 235
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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 Man 56 33 6 2 0 1 2 91 2 245
2022 Woman 54 27 9 3 1 0 5 86 4 270
2020 Man 60 28 7 3 0 1 1 89 3 249
2020 Woman 59 24 9 3 1 1 4 87 4 252
2019 Man 59 28 7 2 1 1 1 89 3 300
2019 Woman 61 20 8 4 0 1 5 86 5 278

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 Man 54 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 245
2022 Woman 50 32 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 265
2020 Man 51 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 248
2020 Woman 54 30 6 5 2 2 1 86 8 252
2019 Man 53 36 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 301
2019 Woman 59 27 6 4 1 2 1 89 6 276
2018 Man 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 233
2018 Woman 51 30 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 232

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 Man 58 30 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 245
2022 Woman 52 29 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 270
2020 Man 56 28 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 250
2020 Woman 57 27 6 8 2 0 1 84 9 252
2019 Man 60 28 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 301
2019 Woman 62 24 5 5 2 1 1 87 7 278
2018 Man 51 31 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 235
2018 Woman 52 26 11 4 6 0 0 79 11 233

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 Man 39 32 13 7 3 6 0 76 11 245
2022 Woman 40 33 11 8 1 7 0 78 9 270
2020 Man 59 24 8 3 1 5 0 87 4 250
2020 Woman 53 25 10 3 2 7 0 85 5 250
2019 Man 55 27 9 1 0 7 0 89 2 303
2019 Woman 54 30 7 5 0 5 0 88 5 278
2018 Man 51 26 12 2 2 7 1 83 4 234
2018 Woman 46 30 11 5 3 5 0 80 8 237

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 Man 31 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 240
2022 Woman 37 32 14 11 4 2 0 70 15 270
2020 Man 56 28 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 250
2020 Woman 55 29 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 248
2019 Man 55 32 8 2 1 1 0 88 4 302
2019 Woman 53 33 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 278
2018 Man 47 33 9 4 4 1 0 82 8 235
2018 Woman 46 34 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 236

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 Man 23 32 18 16 10 2 0 56 26 245
2022 Woman 27 28 18 15 8 4 0 58 24 265
2020 Man 43 36 10 6 2 4 0 82 8 248
2020 Woman 42 35 14 6 2 2 0 78 8 251
2019 Man 44 38 10 3 1 3 0 85 4 302
2019 Woman 38 41 11 6 1 2 0 81 8 279
2018 Man 35 37 16 5 3 3 0 75 9 233
2018 Woman 34 36 15 9 3 3 0 72 13 236

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 Man 18 35 17 21 8 1 0 54 29 240
2022 Woman 25 34 20 13 8 0 0 59 21 270
2020 Man 28 38 18 12 3 2 0 67 15 250
2020 Woman 30 38 14 12 3 2 0 69 16 249
2019 Man 26 47 16 10 1 0 0 73 11 301
2019 Woman 27 45 12 11 3 2 0 73 15 276
2018 Man 22 40 16 14 5 2 0 64 19 235
2018 Woman 22 40 14 17 7 1 0 62 23 237
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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 Man 32 43 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 245
2022 Woman 34 35 15 11 3 1 0 70 15 270
2020 Man 39 39 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 250
2020 Woman 34 41 11 12 2 0 0 76 14 249
2019 Man 37 44 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 303
2019 Woman 39 39 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 279
2018 Man 33 41 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 235
2018 Woman 43 31 12 6 8 0 0 73 14 235

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 Man 34 47 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 240
2022 Woman 35 44 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 270
2020 Man 34 45 11 7 2 0 0 80 10 247
2020 Woman 42 41 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 247
2019 Man 35 47 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 303
2019 Woman 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 278
2018 Man 28 50 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 234
2018 Woman 32 46 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 236

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 Man 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 245
2022 Woman 40 32 14 12 3 0 0 72 14 270
2020 Man 45 32 11 9 2 0 0 77 12 248
2020 Woman 47 32 9 7 3 1 0 80 10 251
2019 Man 43 38 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 301
2019 Woman 50 29 10 6 3 1 1 80 10 278
2018 Man 39 39 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 234
2018 Woman 43 34 7 10 5 1 0 78 15 234

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 Man 26 47 13 10 4 0 1 74 13 245
2022 Woman 31 38 13 13 4 0 1 70 17 265
2020 Man 23 49 13 12 2 0 1 73 14 248
2020 Woman 35 36 13 12 2 0 2 72 14 249
2019 Man 33 42 12 9 3 0 0 75 12 299
2019 Woman 37 39 9 10 2 1 1 78 12 276
2018 Man 30 49 8 8 3 0 2 81 11 237
2018 Woman 25 48 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 236

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 Man 51 30 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 245
2022 Woman 50 27 12 6 3 1 1 79 9 270
2020 Man 52 28 10 4 5 1 0 82 8 249
2020 Woman 53 24 10 7 2 3 0 81 10 252

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 Man 22 44 18 9 4 2 0 68 13 240
2022 Woman 23 43 16 11 5 2 0 68 16 270
2020 Man 31 43 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 250
2020 Woman 32 37 14 11 3 3 0 72 14 251
2019 Man 30 40 14 12 1 2 1 72 14 303
2019 Woman 33 36 11 12 5 3 0 71 17 277
2018 Man 31 38 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 237
2018 Woman 32 38 12 9 7 2 0 71 16 234

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 Man 40 29 18 5 5 0 2 71 11 245
2022 Woman 43 18 16 7 7 1 8 68 15 270
2020 Man 42 24 18 10 3 1 2 68 14 248
2020 Woman 47 18 15 11 4 2 3 68 16 252
2019 Man 47 28 15 3 1 1 4 79 5 303
2019 Woman 45 24 18 6 4 0 3 71 10 279

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 Man 41 30 17 7 2 1 2 73 9 240
2022 Woman 44 27 13 6 4 1 4 76 11 270
2020 Man 48 26 13 6 3 1 2 77 10 250
2020 Woman 51 21 17 6 2 1 3 75 8 252
2019 Man 53 24 15 2 1 0 5 81 3 303
2019 Woman 61 24 8 3 1 1 1 87 4 277

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 Man 82 4 3 1 2 2 7 94 3 245
2022 Woman 73 9 4 0 1 4 8 93 2 270
2020 Man 83 4 3 3 1 2 4 92 4 249
2020 Woman 77 9 3 1 2 4 4 93 3 252
2019 Man 80 6 4 1 1 3 5 93 2 299
2019 Woman 83 5 3 2 0 4 2 94 3 278

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 Man 81 5 2 0 0 1 10 96 1 245
2022 Woman 73 6 1 3 2 1 14 93 6 270
2020 Man 83 6 2 1 0 0 8 96 1 250
2020 Woman 78 4 4 2 0 1 10 93 2 252
2019 Man 87 2 1 0 0 2 7 98 0 302
2019 Woman 87 3 1 1 0 1 7 98 1 278

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 Man 32 30 13 13 9 1 1 64 23 245
2022 Woman 25 35 10 16 10 1 2 62 28 270
2020 Man 34 33 9 12 11 2 1 68 23 250
2020 Woman 27 32 15 14 7 3 3 62 22 251
2019 Man 30 32 16 9 8 3 3 65 18 303
2019 Woman 34 27 14 12 8 3 1 64 21 279
2018 Man 32 29 12 12 10 3 3 64 23 236
2018 Woman 33 27 12 11 12 4 1 64 24 236

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 Man 34 44 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 240
2022 Woman 37 38 9 9 5 1 0 76 15 270
2020 Man 36 42 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 247
2020 Woman 39 38 13 8 1 0 0 78 10 247
2019 Man 41 44 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 299
2019 Woman 43 36 9 8 2 1 1 80 10 279
2018 Man 38 46 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 236
2018 Woman 35 41 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 237

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 Man 37 34 15 9 5 0 0 72 14 240
2022 Woman 41 36 12 8 2 0 0 78 11 265
2020 Man 36 40 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 250
2020 Woman 42 37 11 8 1 0 1 80 10 250
2019 Man 35 43 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 303
2019 Woman 46 32 12 7 3 1 0 79 9 277
2018 Man 35 38 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 234
2018 Woman 38 36 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 237

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 Man 35 42 13 6 2 1 1 79 8 240
2022 Woman 37 39 12 8 3 0 1 77 10 265
2020 Man 39 42 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 248
2020 Woman 37 45 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 247
2019 Man 42 42 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 300
2019 Woman 41 41 9 5 1 1 1 85 6 273
2018 Man 34 44 12 6 2 1 1 80 8 236
2018 Woman 38 37 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 236

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 Man 24 47 16 7 3 3 0 74 10 245
2022 Woman 25 43 19 9 2 2 0 69 11 270
2020 Man 25 48 15 8 1 1 0 75 10 249
2020 Woman 25 48 16 7 2 2 0 75 9 250
2019 Man 24 46 20 6 1 2 0 72 8 302
2019 Woman 27 47 14 6 2 4 0 77 9 279
2018 Man 27 44 19 5 2 2 0 73 8 238
2018 Woman 31 36 19 7 4 3 0 69 11 236

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 Man 38 33 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 240
2022 Woman 37 32 13 9 8 0 0 70 18 265
2020 Man 38 34 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 250
2020 Woman 35 35 12 13 4 0 0 71 17 251
2019 Man 43 39 7 8 3 1 0 83 11 303
2019 Woman 42 38 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 279
2018 Man 40 40 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 236
2018 Woman 40 37 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 236

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 Man 25 36 19 12 8 0 0 61 20 245
2022 Woman 27 33 19 12 9 0 0 61 21 270
2020 Man 22 30 26 17 5 0 0 52 22 250
2020 Woman 25 31 21 15 8 0 0 56 23 251
2019 Man 26 44 18 8 3 0 0 70 12 301
2019 Woman 29 37 23 10 2 0 0 66 12 277
2018 Man 25 40 20 11 4 0 0 65 15 237
2018 Woman 29 32 23 10 5 0 0 62 15 236

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 Man 65 27 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 245
2022 Woman 58 23 8 3 2 4 2 86 5 265

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 Man 39 33 28 245
2022 Woman 36 31 33 270
2020 Man 35 34 30 248
2020 Woman 31 35 34 252
2019 Man 36 34 30 302
2019 Woman 32 29 39 277
2018 Man 31 35 34 238
2018 Woman 33 30 37 235

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 Man 4 31 43 17 0 4 95
2022 Woman 5 36 48 8 1 3 95
2020 Man 1 41 44 8 3 3 87
2020 Woman 4 36 45 5 2 8 78
2019 Man 3 35 43 9 2 7 107
2019 Woman 12 30 47 5 0 6 89
2018 Man 8 36 37 11 6 3 75
2018 Woman 12 32 34 5 8 8 75
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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 Man 47 39 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 240
2022 Woman 47 37 11 5 1 0 0 84 6 265
2020 Man 51 38 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 248
2020 Woman 53 35 6 6 1 0 0 88 6 250
2019 Man 55 35 8 1 1 0 0 90 3 303
2019 Woman 56 31 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 278
2018 Man 52 40 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 236
2018 Woman 55 38 3 1 2 0 0 94 3 236

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 Man 19 48 18 11 4 1 0 67 15 245
2022 Woman 21 44 21 8 3 2 1 67 11 265
2020 Man 24 45 19 9 2 1 0 70 10 250
2020 Woman 35 45 11 6 1 1 0 81 7 251
2019 Man 30 49 16 3 1 1 0 80 5 302
2019 Woman 33 45 14 4 1 2 0 80 6 279
2018 Man 30 43 13 9 3 1 0 74 12 238
2018 Woman 36 39 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 235

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 Man 9 28 41 17 4 0 1 21 37 245
2022 Woman 8 26 36 21 8 1 1 29 34 265
2020 Man 6 24 42 21 6 0 0 27 31 250
2020 Woman 7 22 39 21 9 1 0 31 29 252
2019 Man 5 20 43 21 9 0 1 31 25 302
2019 Woman 5 22 40 24 7 1 2 33 27 278
2018 Man 6 21 45 20 6 1 1 27 27 236
2018 Woman 10 23 39 21 6 0 1 26 34 236

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 Man 8 19 41 22 7 0 2 30 28 245
2022 Woman 8 19 32 31 7 0 1 39 28 265
2020 Man 8 13 32 34 12 1 0 46 21 250
2020 Woman 7 17 34 27 13 1 1 41 24 251
2019 Man 5 14 36 31 14 0 1 45 19 302
2019 Woman 5 14 38 26 12 1 2 40 20 279
2018 Man 7 18 34 27 12 1 2 40 25 236
2018 Woman 9 16 36 25 11 2 2 37 26 236

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 Man 10 29 34 20 7 0 1 27 39 240
2022 Woman 12 25 31 22 8 1 2 30 38 265
2020 Man 6 19 43 21 11 0 0 32 25 248
2020 Woman 8 23 36 22 10 0 2 33 31 249
2019 Man 4 19 37 25 14 0 1 39 23 300
2019 Woman 5 19 45 21 8 1 1 29 25 276
2018 Man 4 19 38 26 12 1 1 39 23 236
2018 Woman 7 17 43 25 7 0 1 32 25 233

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 Man 12 16 31 24 14 2 1 40 29 240
2022 Woman 11 20 26 25 11 2 5 39 33 265
2020 Man 8 17 28 31 12 2 1 45 26 249
2020 Woman 9 18 34 24 11 1 3 37 28 251
2019 Man 4 11 32 30 19 1 3 51 16 303
2019 Woman 10 17 27 27 15 2 2 44 27 278
2018 Man 6 16 29 29 15 2 3 46 24 234
2018 Woman 10 23 31 25 10 1 1 35 33 235

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 Man 6 15 26 28 18 4 2 50 22 240
2022 Woman 6 16 24 26 20 2 6 50 23 265
2020 Man 6 10 23 36 21 2 1 59 17 250
2020 Woman 6 7 23 40 20 2 2 63 13 252
2019 Man 2 11 26 36 21 1 2 60 13 300
2019 Woman 6 10 28 30 18 4 4 52 17 277
2018 Man 4 12 26 36 18 2 3 57 16 233
2018 Woman 7 19 32 25 13 3 1 39 27 234

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 Man 7 20 35 26 9 2 1 36 28 240
2022 Woman 4 17 31 31 13 2 2 46 22 265
2020 Man 6 18 29 31 15 1 0 47 24 250
2020 Woman 7 12 32 34 13 1 1 48 19 249
2019 Man 6 13 33 32 14 0 1 47 19 300
2019 Woman 4 15 34 30 13 2 2 45 20 277
2018 Man 6 15 39 23 14 1 2 39 21 236
2018 Woman 7 14 41 28 7 2 1 37 21 235

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 Man 4 11 40 29 14 1 1 44 15 240
2022 Woman 2 12 29 36 18 1 2 55 15 265
2020 Man 5 15 35 31 12 0 0 44 21 250
2020 Woman 6 18 36 27 12 0 0 39 25 251
2019 Man 3 15 38 31 11 0 1 43 18 303
2019 Woman 4 14 37 29 14 0 2 44 18 278

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 Man 10 34 25 19 9 3 0 45 29 245
2022 Woman 14 31 24 20 8 3 1 46 29 270
2020 Man 22 42 17 12 5 2 0 65 17 247
2020 Woman 24 48 11 10 3 4 0 75 13 250
2019 Man 21 44 22 6 2 4 1 68 9 302
2019 Woman 19 43 17 13 2 5 0 66 16 275

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 Man 63 23 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 240
2022 Woman 55 30 8 4 1 1 0 86 5 270
2020 Man 58 26 7 5 4 1 0 85 9 249
2020 Woman 55 28 6 5 4 1 0 84 10 252
2019 Man 62 28 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 302
2019 Woman 57 28 5 6 2 1 0 86 9 278
2018 Man 57 24 8 6 4 1 0 81 10 236
2018 Woman 49 30 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 235

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 Man 74 20 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 240
2022 Woman 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 270
2020 Man 74 20 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 249
2020 Woman 70 21 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 252
2019 Man 74 19 4 2 0 0 0 94 3 302
2019 Woman 66 22 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 278
2018 Man 67 23 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 235
2018 Woman 64 27 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 235

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 Man 63 28 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 240
2022 Woman 52 31 9 4 1 3 0 86 5 270
2020 Man 56 34 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 249
2020 Woman 59 26 8 4 0 1 1 88 5 250
2019 Man 61 30 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 302
2019 Woman 54 32 6 4 1 1 0 88 6 279
2018 Man 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 236
2018 Woman 53 31 8 4 3 0 1 85 8 236

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 Man 31 43 14 8 2 3 0 75 11 245
2022 Woman 27 43 13 13 3 2 0 71 16 265
2020 Man 30 47 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 247
2020 Woman 31 38 13 14 3 1 0 70 18 252
2019 Man 31 46 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 302
2019 Woman 35 41 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 276
2018 Man 37 43 10 5 2 3 0 83 7 237
2018 Woman 42 34 12 8 3 2 0 77 11 233

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 Man 25 43 14 7 2 9 0 74 10 245
2022 Woman 16 38 19 12 5 9 1 60 19 270
2020 Man 29 40 17 6 2 6 0 73 9 249
2020 Woman 25 39 17 9 4 6 0 68 14 252
2019 Man 33 42 12 6 1 6 0 80 7 303
2019 Woman 37 39 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 278
2018 Man 37 39 14 3 2 6 0 81 5 238
2018 Woman 38 39 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 235

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 Man 45 41 7 5 1 0 0 87 5 245
2022 Woman 54 35 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 270
2020 Man 60 32 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 248
2020 Woman 62 30 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 250
2019 Man 61 31 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 302
2019 Woman 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 276
2018 Man 62 27 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 235
2018 Woman 58 32 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 233

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 Man 39 32 10 5 2 7 6 81 8 245
2022 Woman 30 31 16 6 3 7 6 71 10 270

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 Man 39 30 12 5 1 8 6 79 7 245
2022 Woman 30 33 14 6 4 7 6 73 11 270

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 Man 21 21 28 7 2 20 0 53 11 245
2022 Woman 14 14 34 14 3 18 2 35 22 270
2020 Man 28 40 14 6 4 8 0 74 11 249
2020 Woman 27 37 18 9 3 5 1 68 13 252

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 Man 39 33 10 8 2 6 3 78 11 245
2022 Woman 31 35 10 7 4 8 5 76 13 270
2020 Man 46 33 7 4 3 5 1 85 8 248
2020 Woman 43 27 11 7 4 6 1 76 12 250

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 Man 7 11 16 4 6 54 2 41 23 240
2022 Woman 4 16 15 8 3 49 4 43 24 270

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 Man 37 31 9 6 2 9 7 80 10 240
2022 Woman 24 28 20 6 3 10 10 64 11 270
2020 Man 32 33 12 5 2 8 8 77 8 250
2020 Woman 31 30 13 7 3 9 7 72 11 252
2019 Man 46 29 8 2 1 6 8 87 4 300
2019 Woman 40 25 9 7 4 7 8 77 12 279
2018 Man 31 27 14 7 4 11 7 70 13 235
2018 Woman 28 32 10 13 4 7 6 69 19 235

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 Man 30 41 13 8 4 4 0 74 12 240
2022 Woman 32 39 10 12 3 3 0 74 16 270
2020 Man 36 35 12 11 2 2 2 74 13 248
2020 Woman 41 35 8 9 4 3 0 78 14 251
2019 Man 40 37 12 5 1 5 1 81 6 301
2019 Woman 43 39 8 5 1 2 1 85 7 277
2018 Man 42 38 8 6 2 3 1 84 8 236
2018 Woman 48 32 8 7 3 2 0 82 10 236

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 Man 25 43 23 4 2 2 0 70 6 240
2022 Woman 26 37 22 8 3 4 0 66 11 270
2020 Man 38 39 13 5 2 2 0 79 7 250
2020 Woman 36 35 17 6 3 2 0 74 9 252
2019 Man 39 41 15 2 1 2 0 82 3 302
2019 Woman 43 38 15 2 1 2 0 82 3 278
2018 Man 43 35 15 3 2 1 0 79 5 237
2018 Woman 39 41 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 236

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 Man 15 24 18 12 6 21 5 52 24 245
2022 Woman 15 17 22 11 10 20 6 43 27 270
2020 Man 24 20 18 9 8 19 2 55 22 250
2020 Woman 20 25 17 11 10 15 3 54 25 252
2019 Man 18 22 22 10 4 20 5 53 18 302
2019 Woman 19 22 20 13 8 16 2 50 25 279
2018 Man 20 26 15 12 9 14 4 56 25 237
2018 Woman 21 23 18 12 12 14 2 51 28 234

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 Man 34 50 4 9 3 0 0 84 13 245
2022 Woman 50 38 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 270
2020 Man 33 52 3 11 1 0 0 85 13 248
2020 Woman 40 49 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 251

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 Man 46 36 8 7 1 0 1 84 8 245
2022 Woman 53 31 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 270
2020 Man 27 44 12 14 4 0 0 71 17 249
2020 Woman 35 39 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 250
2019 Man 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 303
2019 Woman 62 30 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 278

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 Man 48 35 8 6 2 0 1 83 8 245
2022 Woman 49 32 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 270
2020 Man 44 38 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 248
2020 Woman 43 41 8 5 1 0 1 85 6 248
2019 Man 61 27 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 301
2019 Woman 56 36 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 276

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 Man 74 14 4 4 2 2 0 90 6 245
2022 Woman 80 15 2 1 0 1 0 96 1 265
2020 Man 73 16 6 2 2 2 0 90 4 248
2020 Woman 79 13 2 3 1 1 1 94 4 252

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 Man 81 11 2 3 1 1 2 94 3 245
2022 Woman 82 11 1 5 1 0 0 94 5 270
2019 Man 78 12 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 297
2019 Woman 85 10 3 2 0 0 1 95 2 278

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 Man 28 35 23 8 3 2 0 65 11 245
2022 Woman 30 27 28 10 1 3 0 59 11 270
2020 Man 28 32 19 14 4 3 0 62 18 250
2020 Woman 31 29 21 11 3 4 1 63 15 251
2019 Man 31 26 26 8 4 6 0 60 13 301
2019 Woman 34 30 18 11 3 5 0 67 15 279

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 Woman 6 94 265
2020 Man 4 96 249
2020 Woman 7 93 251
2019 Man 4 96 301
2019 Woman 8 92 277
2018 Man 4 96 238
2018 Woman 11 89 236

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 35 65 15
2019 Man 45 55 11
2019 Woman 51 49 22
2018 Man 52 48 10
2018 Woman 33 67 27

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 63 37 15
2019 Man 53 47 11
2019 Woman 68 32 22

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 15

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 22
2018 Man 0 100 10
2018 Woman 0 100 27

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 5 95 15

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 22
2018 Man 0 100 10
2018 Woman 0 100 27

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 5 95 15

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 36 64 15

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 44 56 15
2019 Man 54 46 11
2019 Woman 33 67 22

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 41 59 15

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 30 70 15

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 38 62 15

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 41 59 15
2019 Man 45 55 11
2019 Woman 54 46 22

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 15

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 22
2018 Man 0 100 10
2018 Woman 0 100 27

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 15

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 15

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 46 54 15

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 15

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 15

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 46 54 15

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 15

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 15

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 22

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 15

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 23 77 15

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 15
2019 Man 46 54 11
2019 Woman 42 58 22

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 5 95 15

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 15

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 5 95 15

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 17 83 15

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 37 63 15

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 15

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 30 70 15

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 64 36 15

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 15

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 72 28 15

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 64 36 15

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 11 12 2 2 48 13 58 12 240
2022 Woman 7 9 11 4 4 51 15 47 21 265
2020 Man 17 10 12 2 2 49 8 62 11 248
2020 Woman 17 12 11 5 4 42 9 61 17 251
2019 Man 15 11 13 2 1 45 13 63 7 302
2019 Woman 19 11 14 5 2 37 13 58 15 279
2018 Man 18 13 10 3 3 43 11 66 12 235
2018 Woman 15 14 17 3 8 36 8 51 19 236

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 Man 21 36 14 4 0 23 1 76 5 245
2022 Woman 18 28 20 5 3 25 1 62 11 265
2020 Man 27 33 14 3 2 18 1 75 7 249
2020 Woman 29 30 17 5 2 15 2 71 8 252
2019 Man 31 33 14 1 1 18 2 80 2 303
2019 Woman 36 25 18 4 1 14 2 73 6 279
2018 Man 34 30 17 3 2 13 0 74 6 235
2018 Woman 29 31 17 4 5 14 0 70 11 235

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 Man 3 97 245
2022 Woman 4 96 265
2020 Man 4 96 249
2020 Woman 6 94 251
2019 Man 3 97 302
2019 Woman 7 93 278
2018 Man 3 97 236
2018 Woman 4 96 233

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 55 45 10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 70 30 10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 28 72 10

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 14
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 19

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 10

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 14

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 10

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 65 35 10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 10

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 44 56 10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 14

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 17 83 10
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 14

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 14
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 19

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 10

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 19

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 10
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 19

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 74 26 10

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 59 41 10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 19

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 20 80 10

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 28 72 10

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 10

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 10

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 28 72 10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 41 59 10

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 12 16 2 1 45 8 59 7 245
2022 Woman 7 9 15 3 2 54 10 45 13 265
2020 Man 18 9 13 4 2 49 6 60 12 248
2020 Woman 14 13 10 5 3 47 8 60 17 250
2019 Man 17 10 14 1 1 44 12 63 5 303
2019 Woman 19 10 13 3 3 40 12 61 12 277
2018 Man 19 14 12 2 1 43 10 68 6 236
2018 Woman 16 15 19 2 3 37 7 56 10 237

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 Man 23 34 15 3 1 22 2 75 5 245
2022 Woman 18 26 19 5 3 26 2 62 12 265
2020 Man 26 33 16 5 1 18 1 73 7 248
2020 Woman 25 31 19 5 2 16 2 68 9 252
2019 Man 33 31 14 2 1 17 2 79 3 303
2019 Woman 36 23 18 3 2 17 2 73 5 277
2018 Man 33 30 18 1 2 15 1 75 4 235
2018 Woman 31 32 15 3 3 16 0 74 8 237

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 Man 5 95 240
2022 Woman 12 88 270
2020 Man 7 93 249
2020 Woman 9 91 252
2019 Man 8 92 303
2019 Woman 13 87 279

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 10
2022 Woman 67 33 30
2020 Man 39 61 18
2020 Woman 46 54 24

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 84 16 10
2022 Woman 94 6 30
2020 Man 84 16 18
2020 Woman 92 8 24
2019 Man 92 8 25
2019 Woman 92 8 37

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 21 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2022 Woman 63 26 4 0 3 4 0 93 3 30
2020 Man 68 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Woman 52 35 5 9 0 0 0 87 9 22
2019 Man 43 52 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2019 Woman 65 26 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33

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 Man 43 39 6 7 1 3 2 86 8 245
2022 Woman 44 38 7 4 3 1 3 86 7 270
2020 Man 41 37 9 3 2 5 3 84 5 248
2020 Woman 52 28 7 6 1 4 3 85 7 252

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 63 19 2 8 225
2022 Woman 17 55 15 2 11 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 78 22 225
2022 Woman 74 26 240

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 54 225
2022 Woman 35 65 240

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 225
2022 Woman 57 43 240

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 48 225
2022 Woman 43 57 240

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 225
2022 Woman 16 84 240

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 48 52 225
2022 Woman 45 55 240

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 225
2022 Woman 16 84 240

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 225
2022 Woman 11 89 240

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 225
2022 Woman 10 90 240

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 225
2022 Woman 30 70 240

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 225
2022 Woman 20 80 240

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 225
2022 Woman 2 98 240

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 225
2022 Woman 17 83 240

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 78 18 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 225
2022 Woman 78 15 2 2 0 0 2 95 3 240

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 21 17 19 26 1 2 47 36 225
2022 Woman 15 17 14 18 27 4 5 49 35 240

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 28 19 18 20 4 0 39 41 225
2022 Woman 10 19 20 20 27 3 0 49 30 240
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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 Man 57 28 5 6 2 1 1 87 8 245
2022 Woman 51 29 6 8 4 1 0 81 12 270
2020 Man 47 32 9 7 2 2 1 81 10 249
2020 Woman 50 32 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 249

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 Man 1 4 5 9 53 5 22 85 8 245
2022 Woman 2 3 11 6 36 5 37 73 8 270

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 Man 14 44 19 12 6 4 0 60 20 245
2022 Woman 14 38 20 17 5 5 0 55 24 270
2020 Man 29 44 15 8 2 2 0 75 10 249
2020 Woman 32 45 11 9 1 2 0 79 10 249
2019 Man 24 47 15 8 1 5 0 74 10 302
2019 Woman 32 44 14 6 1 3 0 78 8 276
2018 Man 30 45 13 6 2 3 0 78 8 237
2018 Woman 31 45 15 3 2 3 0 79 6 233

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 29 36 19 4 245
2022 Woman 10 23 39 21 7 270

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 Man 50 33 10 2 1 2 1 86 4 245
2022 Woman 48 29 13 4 1 3 1 81 5 270
2020 Man 45 32 13 3 3 4 0 80 6 248
2020 Woman 48 30 12 4 3 2 1 80 7 250

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 Man 42 30 10 13 4 0 1 73 17 245
2022 Woman 44 23 9 14 9 1 1 67 23 270
2020 Man 36 25 13 16 8 1 0 62 25 246
2020 Woman 38 28 12 12 8 2 0 68 20 252

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 Man 28 39 16 10 4 3 0 69 14 240
2022 Woman 22 42 16 12 5 3 0 65 18 270
2020 Man 32 37 14 10 4 3 0 70 15 249
2020 Woman 36 34 15 10 4 1 0 70 15 252
2019 Man 25 44 17 9 2 3 0 71 11 301
2019 Woman 32 36 16 11 2 3 0 70 14 278
2018 Man 24 45 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 238
2018 Woman 27 38 18 10 4 3 0 67 15 234

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 Man 9 60 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 65
2022 Woman 17 40 19 18 1 5 0 60 20 70
2020 Man 15 49 20 14 2 2 0 64 16 61
2020 Woman 28 36 13 18 5 0 0 64 22 67
2019 Man 22 53 9 10 0 4 3 79 11 78
2019 Woman 19 55 11 4 3 4 3 80 7 69

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 Man 41 27 18 6 7 0 0 69 13 245
2022 Woman 36 30 15 9 6 0 4 69 16 265
2020 Man 44 34 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 248
2020 Woman 48 28 14 4 5 0 0 76 10 250
2019 Man 30 29 20 12 9 0 0 59 21 303
2019 Woman 23 36 18 7 14 0 1 60 21 278
2018 Man 24 29 25 14 7 0 1 53 22 237
2018 Woman 24 28 24 11 13 0 0 52 24 234

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 Man 13 20 31 21 15 0 0 33 36 245
2022 Woman 13 24 24 21 18 1 0 37 39 265
2020 Man 12 22 31 26 9 0 0 34 35 249
2020 Woman 13 23 25 22 15 0 0 37 38 251
2019 Man 13 33 36 15 4 0 0 46 19 302
2019 Woman 16 29 32 17 6 0 0 45 23 279
2018 Man 12 29 35 17 7 0 1 41 24 236
2018 Woman 9 25 37 17 10 0 1 35 27 235

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 Man 12 29 26 21 12 0 0 41 33 245
2022 Woman 13 28 27 15 16 0 1 41 31 265
2020 Man 14 34 30 12 9 0 0 48 21 248
2020 Woman 18 24 27 20 10 0 1 43 30 252
2019 Man 18 37 26 12 6 0 0 55 19 300
2019 Woman 20 34 27 14 5 0 0 54 19 278
2018 Man 15 32 33 14 4 0 1 48 18 236
2018 Woman 15 31 33 14 6 0 1 46 21 231

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 Man 20 28 24 14 13 0 0 48 27 240
2022 Woman 17 28 23 14 15 0 3 46 30 265
2020 Man 26 27 25 11 11 0 0 52 23 249
2020 Woman 25 27 21 15 11 0 1 53 26 250
2019 Man 26 33 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 301
2019 Woman 23 32 24 11 9 1 0 55 20 279
2018 Man 23 30 29 13 4 0 2 54 17 235
2018 Woman 19 26 27 15 10 1 1 46 26 233

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 Man 27 26 25 11 12 0 0 53 23 240
2022 Woman 23 27 17 15 13 0 4 53 29 265
2020 Man 25 27 24 15 8 0 0 52 23 249
2020 Woman 27 25 18 16 12 0 1 53 28 245
2019 Man 29 39 19 8 3 0 1 69 11 303
2019 Woman 34 33 16 9 6 0 2 68 16 279
2018 Man 25 36 25 9 4 0 1 61 13 236
2018 Woman 25 33 18 12 6 1 4 62 19 229

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 Man 15 28 25 15 16 0 0 43 32 245
2022 Woman 19 23 22 18 18 0 1 42 36 265
2020 Man 16 25 27 20 13 0 0 41 32 248
2020 Woman 17 23 22 22 16 0 0 40 38 252
2019 Man 20 36 26 13 5 0 1 56 18 303
2019 Woman 21 33 24 12 10 0 0 54 22 277
2018 Man 23 30 33 8 6 0 1 53 14 234
2018 Woman 22 31 22 13 11 0 1 54 24 233

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 Man 24 34 27 11 4 0 0 58 16 245
2022 Woman 29 33 20 6 10 1 1 64 16 265
2020 Man 29 38 20 9 3 1 0 68 12 248
2020 Woman 32 36 23 6 2 0 1 69 8 250
2019 Man 30 43 19 5 2 0 1 73 8 301
2019 Woman 33 36 18 8 2 1 3 71 10 279
2018 Man 26 39 24 7 4 1 0 65 11 234
2018 Woman 27 36 22 10 4 0 2 64 14 236

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 Man 19 30 28 13 10 0 0 49 23 245
2022 Woman 19 36 22 13 9 0 1 55 23 265
2020 Man 20 37 28 9 5 0 0 58 14 246
2020 Woman 24 33 25 13 4 0 1 58 17 251
2019 Man 21 42 26 8 3 0 1 64 10 302
2019 Woman 22 42 25 6 3 0 3 66 9 279
2018 Man 19 42 21 12 4 1 1 62 16 233
2018 Woman 17 40 26 12 3 0 1 58 16 234

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 Man 28 35 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 245
2022 Woman 27 33 20 9 9 0 1 61 18 265
2020 Man 29 36 21 8 5 0 1 66 13 247
2020 Woman 33 29 25 9 3 0 1 62 12 251
2019 Man 28 39 23 7 3 0 0 68 9 302
2019 Woman 31 38 17 9 3 1 1 70 13 279
2018 Man 25 36 25 9 4 0 1 62 13 235
2018 Woman 23 32 24 13 6 1 0 56 20 236

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 Man 47 28 13 8 3 0 0 75 11 245
2022 Woman 43 28 17 8 3 1 1 72 11 265
2020 Man 47 32 11 5 4 0 1 80 9 245
2020 Woman 45 29 15 8 2 0 1 75 10 252
2019 Man 50 31 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 300
2019 Woman 52 22 15 7 2 1 0 75 9 277

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 Man 48 31 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 245
2022 Woman 49 29 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 265
2020 Man 23 25 32 12 6 0 0 49 19 248
2020 Woman 23 27 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 251

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 Man 38 29 21 10 2 0 0 67 12 245
2022 Woman 37 31 17 7 6 1 1 69 13 265
2020 Man 30 34 23 10 3 0 0 64 14 248
2020 Woman 29 33 20 12 4 0 1 63 16 252
2019 Man 38 33 22 5 2 0 0 71 7 302
2019 Woman 34 37 17 7 2 1 0 73 10 279
2018 Man 26 39 22 9 2 0 1 66 11 234
2018 Woman 26 35 25 9 3 1 1 62 12 235

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 Man 56 24 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 240
2022 Woman 51 23 11 6 5 2 2 77 11 265
2020 Man 45 30 15 6 2 0 1 76 8 245
2020 Woman 45 30 17 6 3 0 0 74 8 249
2019 Man 67 20 8 3 2 0 1 88 5 303
2019 Woman 69 18 8 2 1 1 2 89 3 278
2018 Man 63 24 5 3 3 0 1 88 6 235
2018 Woman 54 27 9 3 4 0 2 84 7 235

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 Man 44 37 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 245
2022 Woman 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 265
2020 Man 30 41 19 7 3 0 0 72 10 246
2020 Woman 31 31 26 9 3 0 0 62 12 249

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 Man 85 6 3 0 1 0 5 96 1 245
2022 Woman 72 11 4 2 1 0 9 92 4 265
2020 Man 78 13 3 0 0 0 5 96 1 247
2020 Woman 75 14 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 251
2019 Man 85 5 3 0 0 1 5 96 0 302
2019 Woman 82 9 3 0 0 1 5 97 0 278
2018 Man 79 13 2 1 1 1 3 96 2 235
2018 Woman 71 16 2 2 1 1 6 95 3 235

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 Man 88 6 2 1 0 0 3 97 1 245
2022 Woman 78 8 3 2 2 1 6 93 3 265
2020 Man 88 5 2 1 1 0 3 95 2 245
2020 Woman 82 6 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 248
2019 Man 87 5 2 1 1 1 3 96 2 301
2019 Woman 81 8 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 278
2018 Man 82 10 2 2 2 1 1 94 3 233
2018 Woman 73 15 4 2 3 1 3 91 5 237

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 Man 80 14 3 1 0 0 1 95 2 240
2022 Woman 67 21 6 1 1 0 4 91 2 265
2020 Man 80 12 6 0 0 0 1 94 1 244
2020 Woman 71 18 4 2 1 1 2 93 3 246
2019 Man 72 19 5 2 1 0 1 92 2 300
2019 Woman 68 19 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 277
2018 Man 69 21 6 4 0 0 1 90 4 236
2018 Woman 58 26 12 3 1 0 1 84 4 232

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 Man 72 16 7 3 2 0 1 89 4 240
2022 Woman 69 14 8 2 4 0 4 86 5 265
2020 Man 73 16 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 246
2020 Woman 68 14 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 250
2019 Man 71 18 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 302
2019 Woman 68 16 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 275
2018 Man 60 21 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 235
2018 Woman 58 19 13 5 5 0 0 77 10 234

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 Man 67 7 4 0 1 0 21 94 1 240
2022 Woman 64 11 4 0 0 0 20 94 0 265
2020 Man 67 8 4 1 0 0 20 94 1 247
2020 Woman 63 13 2 1 0 1 21 96 2 252
2019 Man 58 14 2 1 0 0 25 95 2 300
2019 Woman 63 9 4 1 1 0 22 92 2 276
2018 Man 56 10 4 1 0 0 28 92 2 235
2018 Woman 52 12 8 1 1 0 25 86 4 230

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 Man 76 17 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 245
2022 Woman 74 14 5 1 1 0 5 94 2 265
2020 Man 71 20 4 3 0 0 2 93 3 248
2020 Woman 72 15 5 2 0 1 4 92 3 252
2019 Man 68 18 8 3 1 1 1 88 4 302
2019 Woman 70 17 8 0 0 1 3 91 1 276
2018 Man 65 21 9 1 0 0 3 90 1 235
2018 Woman 64 25 5 2 1 0 3 92 3 231

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 Man 88 7 3 1 1 0 1 96 1 245
2022 Woman 82 9 2 0 2 0 5 96 2 265
2020 Man 80 13 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 248
2020 Woman 84 9 2 0 2 0 3 95 2 252
2019 Man 86 8 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 303
2019 Woman 85 8 2 1 1 1 2 95 3 277
2018 Man 84 8 3 1 1 0 4 96 2 236
2018 Woman 83 9 2 1 2 0 2 94 4 232

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 Man 56 25 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 245
2022 Woman 52 25 13 4 3 0 3 79 7 265
2020 Man 48 27 16 6 2 1 0 76 7 249
2020 Woman 44 27 20 5 3 0 1 72 8 252
2019 Man 56 28 10 3 1 0 2 85 4 303
2019 Woman 50 31 12 3 2 0 1 82 5 277
2018 Man 50 27 15 4 2 0 3 79 6 235
2018 Woman 52 27 13 3 4 0 1 80 7 232

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 Man 9 29 40 17 5 0 0 37 22 245
2022 Woman 8 25 41 20 7 0 0 33 26 270
2020 Man 8 34 35 19 4 0 0 42 23 249
2020 Woman 11 29 41 12 6 0 0 40 18 252
2019 Man 17 40 31 11 1 0 0 57 12 303
2019 Woman 19 36 35 8 2 1 0 56 9 277
2018 Man 11 39 38 10 2 0 0 50 12 238
2018 Woman 11 33 36 16 4 0 0 45 20 237

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 Man 9 19 42 21 9 0 0 29 28 240
2022 Woman 12 25 37 19 6 0 0 25 38 270
2020 Man 9 26 42 15 8 0 0 22 35 247
2020 Woman 11 27 40 15 6 0 1 22 38 249
2019 Man 6 16 41 28 8 0 1 37 22 303
2019 Woman 6 18 43 25 7 0 0 32 25 274
2018 Man 4 15 43 27 10 0 0 37 19 237
2018 Woman 9 16 47 21 8 0 0 28 25 234
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 64 15 1 240
2022 Woman 22 64 14 0 270
2020 Man 26 58 17 0 249
2020 Woman 24 58 17 0 252

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 50
2022 Woman 31 69 60
2020 Man 41 59 62
2020 Woman 38 62 61

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 Man 46 18 10 3 3 3 16 80 8 240
2022 Woman 43 16 13 6 4 2 15 71 13 270
2020 Man 52 21 11 6 2 1 6 80 8 249
2020 Woman 45 22 13 7 4 1 8 73 13 252
2019 Man 44 16 14 8 5 2 9 68 16 301
2019 Woman 40 20 14 9 11 1 5 64 22 276
2018 Man 48 22 10 6 5 2 7 76 13 235
2018 Woman 40 15 18 11 8 1 7 60 21 235

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 29 13 15 22 0 3 48 39 50
2022 Woman 18 18 11 21 20 4 8 41 46 60
2020 Man 23 21 7 23 23 1 3 45 48 62
2020 Woman 25 22 15 27 11 0 0 47 38 61

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 22 8 27 35 2 1 28 64 50
2022 Woman 8 8 18 14 42 7 3 18 63 60
2020 Man 8 14 10 31 34 1 2 23 67 62
2020 Woman 10 14 6 31 34 3 2 25 68 60
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