2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Finance Canada by Question 121. Which ethnic origins do you identify with?

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 Eastern Asia 11 68 7 5 10 0 0 79 15 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 23 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 37 46 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 34 42 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 105
2022 Western Europe 35 41 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 42 6 6 10 0 0 79 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 54 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 43 25 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 24 48 4 16 9 0 0 71 25 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 19 28 8 3 0 0 61 11 20
2022 Eastern Europe 46 37 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 39 40 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 100
2022 Western Europe 33 39 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 38 39 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 47 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 42 25 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 15

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 Eastern Asia 30 44 21 0 0 4 0 78 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 32 62 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 42 36 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 100
2022 Western Europe 33 39 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 42 6 0 7 0 0 88 7 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 46 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 53 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 28 51 11 5 0 4 0 83 6 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 40 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 49 40 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 Northern Europe 44 39 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 100
2022 Western Europe 33 44 14 7 3 0 0 77 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 56 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 16 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 52 34 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 52 27 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 42 36 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 15
2022 Northern Europe 40 39 7 11 4 0 0 79 14 105
2022 Western Europe 44 33 9 9 4 1 0 79 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 35 17 2 6 0 0 75 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 42 16 3 2 0 0 79 5 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 53 16 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 42 40 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 47 24 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 60 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 42 37 7 10 3 0 0 80 14 105
2022 Western Europe 44 27 17 7 4 1 0 72 11 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 42 9 5 6 0 0 79 11 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 50 12 5 2 0 0 82 6 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 45 19 17 9 0 11 0 71 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 43 22 9 22 3 0 0 65 26 20
2022 Eastern Europe 10 22 39 17 6 5 0 34 25 15
2022 Northern Europe 39 31 10 9 5 6 0 75 15 105
2022 Western Europe 44 22 19 8 6 2 0 67 13 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 38 30 9 9 8 6 0 72 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 22 18 11 3 10 0 64 16 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 43 16 34 6 0 0 0 60 6 15
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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 Eastern Asia 59 31 0 5 4 0 0 90 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 55 28 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 38 39 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 62 26 8 1 0 2 2 91 1 105
2022 Western Europe 48 42 1 3 1 0 4 94 5 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 44 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 16 12 0 0 0 7 88 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 33 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 48 38 4 0 10 0 0 87 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 64 22 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 40 33 0 22 5 0 0 73 27 15
2022 Northern Europe 56 34 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 105
2022 Western Europe 56 29 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 32 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 63 29 3 3 0 2 0 94 3 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 40 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 54 28 0 5 13 0 0 82 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 65 14 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 34 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 58 32 5 3 3 0 0 90 5 105
2022 Western Europe 53 36 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 33 7 0 3 0 2 90 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 63 23 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 50 31 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 61 26 4 0 4 4 0 91 5 20
2022 Southern Asia 30 27 22 4 4 9 4 66 9 20
2022 Eastern Europe 24 42 18 5 0 11 0 74 5 15
2022 Northern Europe 42 29 12 7 2 7 1 77 9 105
2022 Western Europe 43 31 10 5 3 8 0 81 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 46 9 11 0 7 0 80 11 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 29 9 13 2 6 0 75 15 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 46 14 22 19 0 0 0 60 19 15

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 Eastern Asia 54 27 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 39 22 11 19 9 0 0 61 28 20
2022 Eastern Europe 19 48 16 6 10 0 0 67 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 30 36 11 15 9 0 0 66 24 105
2022 Western Europe 35 35 20 4 4 2 0 72 8 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 31 36 18 5 10 0 0 67 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 36 16 15 4 0 0 66 19 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 37 16 12 27 8 0 0 53 34 15

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 Eastern Asia 43 30 9 14 4 0 0 73 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 34 23 20 14 9 0 0 57 23 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 22 22 18 17 6 0 40 37 15
2022 Northern Europe 20 25 17 22 15 1 0 45 37 105
2022 Western Europe 27 28 16 19 6 3 0 57 26 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 24 23 9 12 3 0 54 22 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 20 38 15 18 6 2 0 59 25 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 28 34 20 19 0 0 0 62 19 15

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 Eastern Asia 25 48 17 5 4 0 0 74 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 19 50 13 13 5 0 0 69 18 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 33 23 18 10 0 0 48 28 15
2022 Northern Europe 15 31 14 21 17 2 0 47 39 105
2022 Western Europe 23 36 16 19 4 2 0 60 24 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 21 38 20 10 11 0 0 58 22 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 32 20 24 6 0 0 49 30 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 21 33 17 29 0 0 0 54 29 15
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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 Eastern Asia 22 48 7 9 14 0 0 70 23 20
2022 Southern Asia 36 24 23 5 11 0 0 61 16 20
2022 Eastern Europe 28 45 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 15
2022 Northern Europe 33 42 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 105
2022 Western Europe 28 46 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 38 26 12 19 5 0 0 64 24 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 53 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 43 16 26 6 8 0 0 60 14 15

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 Eastern Asia 18 61 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 41 39 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 20
2022 Eastern Europe 40 49 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 31 46 7 14 2 0 0 78 15 100
2022 Western Europe 32 42 9 8 10 0 0 73 18 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 46 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 44 33 8 13 1 0 0 77 14 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 44 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 46 24 8 4 18 0 0 69 23 20
2022 Southern Asia 48 27 18 4 4 0 0 75 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 28 40 22 6 5 0 0 68 11 15
2022 Northern Europe 36 44 8 11 1 0 0 80 12 105
2022 Western Europe 42 35 13 7 4 0 0 77 10 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 39 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 43 7 9 0 0 0 85 9 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 43 25 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 31 40 16 8 4 0 0 71 13 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 27 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 20
2022 Eastern Europe 29 45 0 15 11 0 0 74 26 15
2022 Northern Europe 22 53 10 12 3 0 1 75 15 105
2022 Western Europe 31 39 12 11 6 0 1 71 17 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 40 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 37 22 9 4 2 0 65 13 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 31 33 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10

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 Eastern Asia 45 31 5 5 13 0 0 76 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 62 8 13 9 4 0 5 74 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 34 17 17 21 11 0 0 51 32 15
2022 Northern Europe 57 26 7 6 0 4 1 87 6 105
2022 Western Europe 51 30 13 5 0 0 2 82 5 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 29 8 0 6 3 0 85 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 30 9 5 0 2 0 86 5 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 42 27 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 21 56 4 15 4 0 0 77 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 24 35 32 5 4 0 0 59 9 20
2022 Eastern Europe 24 24 26 10 17 0 0 48 26 15
2022 Northern Europe 24 45 15 9 5 1 0 70 14 100
2022 Western Europe 14 53 18 7 6 2 0 69 13 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 27 37 20 11 5 0 0 63 16 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 47 12 14 3 0 0 70 18 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 37 40 6 17 0 0 0 77 17 15

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 Eastern Asia 39 31 14 0 9 0 8 76 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 44 24 10 4 4 6 8 79 9 20
2022 Eastern Europe 50 6 10 6 12 0 16 67 21 15
2022 Northern Europe 40 26 17 5 7 1 3 69 13 105
2022 Western Europe 43 22 19 9 6 1 0 66 15 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 22 10 9 3 0 7 76 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 26 16 8 5 0 1 70 14 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 43 24 19 0 7 0 8 72 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 38 40 4 11 4 0 4 80 16 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 18 26 4 5 0 4 63 9 20
2022 Eastern Europe 34 29 11 16 10 0 0 63 25 15
2022 Northern Europe 46 24 15 6 6 1 3 73 12 105
2022 Western Europe 40 34 20 3 3 0 0 74 6 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 21 6 12 2 0 4 78 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 31 15 8 1 2 1 75 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 27 48 18 0 0 0 8 81 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 72 8 4 4 4 4 4 87 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 66 17 5 0 4 0 8 90 5 20
2022 Eastern Europe 79 6 6 0 0 0 10 94 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 82 4 3 1 1 3 6 94 2 105
2022 Western Europe 83 6 1 1 1 0 7 96 3 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 8 0 0 5 6 14 94 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 86 4 2 0 0 3 5 98 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 68 9 9 0 0 6 8 90 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 61 9 4 4 0 0 22 90 6 20
2022 Southern Asia 72 12 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 68 17 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 77 5 4 1 1 1 11 93 2 105
2022 Western Europe 81 5 3 0 1 1 8 95 1 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 75 0 0 0 2 3 20 97 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 83 5 1 1 2 0 7 95 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 77 9 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 18 40 24 17 0 0 0 59 17 20
2022 Southern Asia 33 38 13 8 8 0 0 71 17 20
2022 Eastern Europe 21 45 0 23 11 0 0 66 34 15
2022 Northern Europe 31 33 8 13 11 3 2 67 25 105
2022 Western Europe 28 30 14 13 13 1 1 59 27 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 23 12 9 13 0 2 66 23 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 29 41 5 14 10 0 1 71 24 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 28 32 7 15 17 0 0 61 32 15

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 Eastern Asia 27 51 4 9 5 4 0 82 15 20
2022 Southern Asia 47 40 0 5 7 0 0 87 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 22 47 27 5 0 0 0 69 5 15
2022 Northern Europe 34 43 6 8 7 1 0 78 16 100
2022 Western Europe 32 36 15 11 6 0 0 68 16 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 36 41 9 6 8 0 0 78 14 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 46 11 7 2 0 0 81 8 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 38 22 32 0 9 0 0 59 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 28 58 4 0 5 4 0 90 6 20
2022 Southern Asia 47 8 29 9 7 0 0 55 16 20
2022 Eastern Europe 38 27 18 17 0 0 0 65 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 42 35 9 10 5 0 0 77 15 100
2022 Western Europe 30 39 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 28 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 29 43 15 10 2 2 0 73 12 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 32 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 26 46 8 12 4 4 0 75 17 20
2022 Southern Asia 39 41 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 33 50 6 11 0 0 0 84 11 15
2022 Northern Europe 35 47 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 100
2022 Western Europe 34 38 14 5 7 0 2 74 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 38 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 44 8 8 1 0 2 82 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 26 15 0 0 0 6 83 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 10 68 8 4 5 4 0 82 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 32 28 23 8 4 5 0 63 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 28 35 10 11 0 0 44 21 15
2022 Northern Europe 28 46 11 9 2 4 0 77 11 105
2022 Western Europe 26 39 20 10 3 2 0 67 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 27 43 22 6 3 0 0 69 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 22 57 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 44 35 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 39 35 4 5 14 4 0 76 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 48 31 6 9 7 0 0 78 16 20
2022 Eastern Europe 47 29 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 15
2022 Northern Europe 39 30 7 10 12 0 1 70 23 105
2022 Western Europe 45 24 9 13 8 0 0 69 21 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 36 9 6 12 0 0 73 17 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 29 33 18 16 4 0 0 62 20 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 14 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 23 51 4 9 12 0 0 74 21 20
2022 Southern Asia 24 55 9 4 9 0 0 79 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 24 28 30 5 13 0 0 52 18 15
2022 Northern Europe 27 28 24 13 7 0 0 55 21 105
2022 Western Europe 22 36 16 19 7 0 0 57 26 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 30 33 19 7 8 0 3 65 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 29 20 14 13 0 0 53 28 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 25 29 37 9 0 0 0 54 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 64 17 10 0 4 4 0 85 5 20
2022 Southern Asia 54 28 0 3 4 0 10 92 8 20
2022 Eastern Europe 53 36 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 15
2022 Northern Europe 71 21 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 105
2022 Western Europe 64 26 5 2 0 1 1 92 2 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 19 14 4 0 3 0 81 4 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 30 6 2 0 3 0 92 2 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 63 21 9 0 0 0 7 90 0 15

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 39 35 25 20
2022 Southern Asia 54 23 24 20
2022 Eastern Europe 62 21 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 34 33 33 105
2022 Western Europe 43 34 22 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 33 32 35 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 35 33 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 26 39 35 15

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 Southern Asia 0 33 50 10 0 8 10
2022 Eastern Europe 0 53 47 0 0 0 10
2022 Northern Europe 6 37 33 16 3 6 35
2022 Western Europe 3 33 53 8 0 2 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 10 17 49 16 0 9 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 39 36 25 0 0 20
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 38 46 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2022 Southern Asia 52 35 9 3 0 0 0 87 3 20
2022 Eastern Europe 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 39 49 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 100
2022 Western Europe 42 35 7 9 7 0 0 77 15 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 27 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 50 40 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 9 62 16 0 4 4 4 78 5 20
2022 Southern Asia 22 43 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 20
2022 Eastern Europe 15 56 24 6 0 0 0 70 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 15 51 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 105
2022 Western Europe 19 45 18 11 5 2 0 65 17 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 19 41 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 22 51 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 29 24 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 11 25 41 23 0 0 0 23 36 20
2022 Southern Asia 4 34 47 4 4 0 6 9 41 20
2022 Eastern Europe 6 40 27 27 0 0 0 27 46 15
2022 Northern Europe 9 23 46 17 5 0 0 22 32 105
2022 Western Europe 6 39 26 20 8 0 0 29 45 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 9 28 27 32 2 0 2 35 38 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 21 48 12 8 0 0 20 31 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 32 61 7 0 0 0 7 32 15

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 Eastern Asia 10 8 30 46 5 0 0 52 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 4 0 36 45 9 0 6 57 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 12 18 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 15
2022 Northern Europe 8 23 34 29 5 0 1 34 31 105
2022 Western Europe 10 19 39 22 8 0 2 31 29 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 3 29 39 21 8 0 0 29 32 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 25 29 28 14 0 0 42 29 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 9 16 46 29 0 0 0 29 25 15

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 Eastern Asia 4 19 39 39 0 0 0 39 23 20
2022 Southern Asia 13 8 41 33 0 0 6 35 22 20
2022 Eastern Europe 34 16 32 17 0 0 0 17 50 15
2022 Northern Europe 10 26 35 19 9 0 1 28 37 105
2022 Western Europe 14 28 28 23 7 0 0 30 42 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 3 35 35 20 2 0 5 23 40 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 8 40 23 21 8 0 0 29 48 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 32 46 22 0 0 0 22 32 15

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 Eastern Asia 0 14 49 27 5 0 4 34 15 20
2022 Southern Asia 12 10 28 19 19 6 6 43 24 20
2022 Eastern Europe 17 14 26 38 5 0 0 43 31 15
2022 Northern Europe 8 20 26 24 18 1 3 43 30 105
2022 Western Europe 18 13 30 27 8 3 0 37 33 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 9 19 33 25 5 0 9 33 31 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 10 20 33 23 14 0 0 37 30 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 24 8 47 14 8 0 0 21 32 15

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 Eastern Asia 4 16 4 67 10 0 0 76 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 9 8 16 31 20 10 6 61 20 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 15 28 41 5 0 0 46 26 15
2022 Northern Europe 5 9 30 31 19 2 3 53 15 105
2022 Western Europe 4 27 21 27 17 5 0 46 32 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 7 25 21 12 29 0 6 44 33 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 18 18 31 26 0 3 58 23 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 9 9 16 42 23 0 0 65 18 15

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 Eastern Asia 0 14 17 64 5 0 0 69 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 0 4 53 27 4 6 6 35 5 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 11 30 49 10 0 0 60 11 15
2022 Northern Europe 7 22 32 24 12 1 1 37 30 105
2022 Western Europe 5 22 38 27 7 1 0 35 27 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 19 24 33 12 0 0 45 31 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 7 18 38 26 10 2 0 37 25 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 18 8 23 36 8 8 0 48 27 15

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 Eastern Asia 10 21 26 31 12 0 0 43 31 20
2022 Southern Asia 0 17 39 25 13 0 6 41 18 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 14 34 34 17 0 0 51 14 15
2022 Northern Europe 5 14 33 37 12 0 0 49 18 105
2022 Western Europe 0 11 40 24 22 2 1 47 11 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 6 9 29 41 14 0 2 55 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 2 11 39 41 8 0 0 48 12 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 8 42 51 0 0 0 51 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 4 64 24 4 4 0 0 67 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 14 37 18 15 17 0 0 50 32 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 39 23 21 17 0 0 39 38 15
2022 Northern Europe 9 32 26 21 10 2 0 42 32 105
2022 Western Europe 14 29 21 21 11 4 0 44 34 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 15 24 32 21 8 0 0 38 29 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 37 13 27 5 4 0 52 34 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 7 22 37 19 9 0 7 31 29 15

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 Eastern Asia 64 22 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 54 15 19 9 3 0 0 69 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 61 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 60 27 4 7 3 0 0 87 9 105
2022 Western Europe 59 23 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 26 5 3 4 0 0 89 7 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 68 21 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 59 18 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 78 13 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 20
2022 Southern Asia 59 28 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 77 11 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 70 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 105
2022 Western Europe 72 13 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 64 30 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 84 15 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 60 26 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 51 29 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 20
2022 Eastern Europe 46 39 6 5 0 5 0 89 5 15
2022 Northern Europe 61 29 4 5 0 2 0 92 5 105
2022 Western Europe 58 24 11 4 0 3 0 84 4 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 32 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 27 3 1 0 2 0 95 1 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 59 26 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 11 63 8 13 4 0 0 74 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 35 30 13 13 9 0 0 66 22 20
2022 Eastern Europe 21 55 0 7 11 6 0 81 19 15
2022 Northern Europe 30 43 10 14 1 3 0 75 15 105
2022 Western Europe 31 46 11 8 1 3 0 79 10 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 48 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 47 19 6 2 4 0 72 8 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 36 27 20 0 18 0 0 62 18 15

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 Eastern Asia 18 42 19 9 9 4 0 62 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 25 33 12 27 0 4 0 60 28 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 36 6 20 6 22 0 60 32 15
2022 Northern Europe 17 50 19 6 2 6 0 71 9 105
2022 Western Europe 18 37 19 8 3 15 0 65 13 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 31 40 11 7 2 9 0 78 10 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 49 11 14 3 3 0 71 17 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 29 22 15 9 18 6 0 55 29 15

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 Eastern Asia 52 34 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2022 Southern Asia 49 39 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 45 42 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 105
2022 Western Europe 52 40 3 4 0 1 0 93 4 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 44 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 45 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 61 16 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 15 43 5 9 13 10 5 68 26 20
2022 Southern Asia 24 32 8 24 0 13 0 64 27 20
2022 Eastern Europe 32 34 7 0 6 6 15 84 7 15
2022 Northern Europe 40 30 13 3 1 6 7 81 5 105
2022 Western Europe 37 30 8 3 2 9 11 84 6 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 38 34 6 4 2 9 7 86 7 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 40 38 8 5 2 7 0 84 7 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 42 23 12 0 8 0 15 77 9 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 15 39 4 13 9 14 5 67 27 20
2022 Southern Asia 24 36 13 14 0 13 0 68 16 20
2022 Eastern Europe 27 46 0 0 15 6 6 83 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 41 29 11 3 2 7 7 81 5 105
2022 Western Europe 40 28 11 5 2 4 11 79 8 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 23 15 2 2 6 7 77 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 41 8 7 0 7 0 84 8 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 32 33 12 0 8 0 15 77 9 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 11 20 34 4 9 19 4 40 16 20
2022 Southern Asia 30 9 30 17 10 4 0 40 28 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 11 40 0 0 27 6 40 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 21 13 31 12 3 19 0 43 19 105
2022 Western Europe 13 28 28 8 1 21 0 53 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 15 25 31 6 0 19 3 52 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 11 43 10 5 14 0 33 18 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 24 6 23 9 0 38 0 48 15 15

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 11 34 10 14 4 27 0 62 24 20
2022 Southern Asia 30 31 4 10 13 11 0 69 26 20
2022 Eastern Europe 48 34 0 0 6 6 6 94 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 40 30 8 9 1 5 7 80 11 105
2022 Western Europe 40 34 9 5 3 4 6 82 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 46 12 3 2 7 4 81 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 39 9 9 2 5 0 80 11 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 50 28 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 5 12 22 14 4 42 0 29 32 20
2022 Southern Asia 5 5 26 14 6 39 5 17 35 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 11 15 6 6 56 6 30 30 15
2022 Northern Europe 4 7 17 8 3 58 3 28 28 105
2022 Western Europe 4 14 12 2 3 60 5 53 14 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 22 18 3 3 48 5 48 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 3 11 22 7 4 48 4 30 24 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 8 6 32 0 0 54 0 31 0 15

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 31 28 12 9 4 9 8 70 16 20
2022 Southern Asia 27 9 18 21 3 9 13 46 31 20
2022 Eastern Europe 21 23 18 0 15 23 0 57 20 15
2022 Northern Europe 37 30 9 3 3 12 6 81 8 105
2022 Western Europe 25 25 17 10 4 4 15 62 17 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 34 11 2 0 9 15 83 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 30 17 3 1 15 3 74 6 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 28 28 22 8 0 0 14 65 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 19 55 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 20
2022 Southern Asia 34 30 19 17 0 0 0 64 17 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 45 11 23 6 0 0 61 28 15
2022 Northern Europe 30 44 8 9 4 6 0 78 13 105
2022 Western Europe 30 44 8 12 3 3 0 77 15 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 20 51 11 5 6 3 4 77 11 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 36 12 10 7 1 0 70 17 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 38 38 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 19 47 30 0 4 0 0 66 4 20
2022 Southern Asia 34 31 27 8 0 0 0 65 8 20
2022 Eastern Europe 15 46 29 10 0 0 0 61 10 15
2022 Northern Europe 25 44 24 4 1 2 0 71 5 105
2022 Western Europe 24 42 22 7 3 2 0 68 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 23 39 25 4 2 7 0 67 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 45 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 36 15 41 8 0 0 0 51 8 15

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 Eastern Asia 19 9 15 25 8 16 8 37 43 20
2022 Southern Asia 25 23 28 8 3 13 0 55 14 20
2022 Eastern Europe 5 21 10 23 6 36 0 40 45 15
2022 Northern Europe 18 23 18 14 6 17 4 51 25 105
2022 Western Europe 14 22 21 13 3 20 7 50 21 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 19 22 5 2 29 12 51 12 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 27 16 10 7 20 1 57 22 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 21 24 32 0 8 7 7 53 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 33 53 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 47 40 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 26 57 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 36 47 1 14 1 0 0 84 15 105
2022 Western Europe 37 43 5 11 3 0 0 81 14 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 42 38 6 11 3 0 0 81 14 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 55 1 6 0 0 0 92 6 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 31 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 37 41 7 10 0 0 4 82 11 20
2022 Southern Asia 51 36 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 44 32 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 55 29 7 9 1 0 0 84 9 105
2022 Western Europe 47 32 6 8 3 0 4 82 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 49 34 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 27 43 22 0 0 0 8 76 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 35 51 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 56 31 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 36 35 6 10 12 0 0 71 22 15
2022 Northern Europe 57 30 5 6 3 0 0 87 8 105
2022 Western Europe 48 29 8 11 1 0 3 79 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 38 9 0 5 0 0 85 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 37 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 51 15 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 15

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 Eastern Asia 63 31 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 88 9 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 85 11 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 105
2022 Western Europe 59 19 7 7 4 4 0 81 12 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 21 3 3 0 6 0 94 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 89 6 1 4 0 0 0 95 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 82 14 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 94 4 0 2 0 0 1 98 2 105
2022 Western Europe 66 18 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 66 26 0 3 3 3 0 95 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 97 1 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 39 30 23 9 0 0 0 69 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 22 46 23 5 0 4 0 71 6 20
2022 Eastern Europe 31 24 25 10 10 0 0 55 20 15
2022 Northern Europe 27 35 29 5 0 4 0 65 5 105
2022 Western Europe 19 36 28 13 4 0 0 55 16 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 27 23 13 3 6 0 58 17 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 24 27 8 2 1 0 62 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 24 32 35 0 0 8 0 62 0 15

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 8 12 13 2 3 50 13 52 12 105
2022 Western Europe 6 14 9 1 1 52 16 63 8 75

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 Northern Europe 18 39 16 4 1 19 3 74 6 105
2022 Western Europe 14 47 11 6 0 21 0 78 8 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 17 27 9 3 2 36 6 76 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 40 17 11 0 15 0 67 13 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 46 14 15 8 0 17 0 72 10 15

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 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 Northern Europe 13 12 15 2 1 46 11 59 6 105
2022 Western Europe 10 14 8 1 1 53 13 71 7 75
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 10 13 15 4 0 53 5 55 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 0 23 0 0 70 8 0 0 15

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 Southern Asia 30 8 22 5 8 28 0 53 17 20
2022 Northern Europe 20 33 15 6 0 22 4 71 8 105
2022 Western Europe 18 43 10 1 1 24 3 83 3 75
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 15 42 22 4 2 15 0 67 7 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 36 8 15 0 0 42 0 74 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 4 96 20
2022 Southern Asia 0 100 20
2022 Eastern Europe 6 94 15
2022 Northern Europe 9 91 100
2022 Western Europe 10 90 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 7 93 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 88 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 8 92 15

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 Eastern Asia 13 54 18 10 4 0 0 68 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 53 35 4 0 3 0 5 92 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 43 42 0 5 5 0 6 90 10 15
2022 Northern Europe 49 34 4 10 2 1 1 84 12 105
2022 Western Europe 41 46 5 6 0 2 0 89 6 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 30 46 9 5 0 6 4 84 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 52 33 3 10 0 2 0 87 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 62 25 6 0 0 0 7 94 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 13 65 14 0 8 20
2022 Southern Asia 15 64 16 0 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 22 49 13 0 15 15
2022 Northern Europe 13 66 10 2 8 95
2022 Western Europe 7 65 18 1 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 18 56 3 7 16 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 61 18 2 14 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 19 60 0 0 21 10

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 Eastern Asia 78 22 20
2022 Southern Asia 70 30 20
2022 Eastern Europe 94 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 76 24 95
2022 Western Europe 77 23 70
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 40 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 85 15 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 74 26 10

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 Eastern Asia 45 55 20
2022 Southern Asia 40 60 20
2022 Eastern Europe 37 63 15
2022 Northern Europe 41 59 95
2022 Western Europe 52 48 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 54 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 40 60 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 43 57 10

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 Eastern Asia 54 46 20
2022 Southern Asia 66 34 20
2022 Eastern Europe 34 66 15
2022 Northern Europe 61 39 95
2022 Western Europe 57 43 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 61 39 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 68 32 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 72 28 10

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 Eastern Asia 48 52 20
2022 Southern Asia 71 29 20
2022 Eastern Europe 22 78 15
2022 Northern Europe 48 52 95
2022 Western Europe 59 41 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 49 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 47 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 61 39 10

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 Eastern Asia 35 65 20
2022 Southern Asia 17 83 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 100 15
2022 Northern Europe 19 81 95
2022 Western Europe 23 77 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 27 73 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 83 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 23 77 10

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 Eastern Asia 60 40 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 58 20
2022 Eastern Europe 30 70 15
2022 Northern Europe 42 58 95
2022 Western Europe 52 48 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 60 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 50 50 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 59 41 10

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 Eastern Asia 30 70 20
2022 Southern Asia 16 84 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 89 15
2022 Northern Europe 11 89 95
2022 Western Europe 23 77 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 16 84 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 77 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 32 68 10

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 Eastern Asia 5 95 20
2022 Southern Asia 28 72 20
2022 Eastern Europe 15 85 15
2022 Northern Europe 14 86 95
2022 Western Europe 20 80 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 14 86 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 89 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 7 93 10

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 Eastern Asia 6 94 20
2022 Southern Asia 14 86 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 84 15
2022 Northern Europe 6 94 95
2022 Western Europe 11 89 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 7 93 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 89 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 15 85 10

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 Eastern Asia 35 65 20
2022 Southern Asia 28 72 20
2022 Eastern Europe 28 72 15
2022 Northern Europe 32 68 95
2022 Western Europe 36 64 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 23 77 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 61 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 27 73 10

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 Eastern Asia 22 78 20
2022 Southern Asia 25 75 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 100 15
2022 Northern Europe 20 80 95
2022 Western Europe 19 81 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 18 82 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 20 80 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 34 66 10

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 Eastern Asia 0 100 20
2022 Southern Asia 0 100 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 100 15
2022 Northern Europe 0 100 95
2022 Western Europe 3 97 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 100 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 95 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 100 10

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 Eastern Asia 23 77 20
2022 Southern Asia 9 91 20
2022 Eastern Europe 21 79 15
2022 Northern Europe 16 84 95
2022 Western Europe 14 86 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 15 85 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 87 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 21 79 10

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 Eastern Asia 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 84 11 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 89 0 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2022 Northern Europe 82 13 3 0 1 0 1 96 1 95
2022 Western Europe 76 23 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 70
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 21 0 3 2 2 0 95 5 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 82 0 7 0 11 0 0 82 11 10

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 Eastern Asia 16 37 25 12 5 0 5 17 57 20
2022 Southern Asia 10 14 38 16 13 8 0 32 27 20
2022 Eastern Europe 13 21 10 12 27 17 0 48 40 15
2022 Northern Europe 14 14 11 22 33 1 5 58 30 95
2022 Western Europe 17 21 19 14 24 3 2 40 40 70
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 13 10 20 19 32 0 6 54 25 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 22 17 22 25 0 2 48 35 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 19 29 0 33 19 0 0 52 48 10

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 Eastern Asia 22 33 9 6 30 0 0 36 55 20
2022 Southern Asia 12 21 30 0 37 0 0 37 33 20
2022 Eastern Europe 6 33 16 16 23 6 0 41 42 15
2022 Northern Europe 8 29 20 19 21 2 0 41 38 95
2022 Western Europe 7 22 20 24 21 7 0 48 31 70
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 13 21 9 24 30 3 0 56 35 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 10 24 27 18 15 6 0 35 36 55
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 7 34 18 11 30 0 0 40 41 10
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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 Eastern Asia 28 31 13 15 9 4 0 61 25 20
2022 Southern Asia 59 28 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 40 38 0 12 5 5 0 82 18 15
2022 Northern Europe 53 33 4 6 3 0 1 87 9 105
2022 Western Europe 54 32 3 9 0 2 0 88 9 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 30 4 6 6 0 0 84 12 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 24 5 5 0 1 0 90 5 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 9 12 13 0 49 4 13 59 25 20
2022 Southern Asia 0 4 14 13 41 13 15 75 6 20
2022 Eastern Europe 6 6 5 0 29 4 49 62 26 15
2022 Northern Europe 1 1 6 3 55 4 29 88 3 105
2022 Western Europe 0 0 7 10 44 6 33 88 0 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 6 3 6 13 31 3 39 76 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 2 5 4 8 52 5 24 84 10 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 9 0 9 46 0 36 86 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 0 42 31 10 9 9 0 46 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 18 41 10 18 8 5 0 62 27 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 56 10 16 6 0 0 68 22 15
2022 Northern Europe 10 43 16 20 8 4 0 55 29 105
2022 Western Europe 13 48 16 11 7 4 1 64 19 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 40 27 9 5 8 0 56 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 48 18 17 6 2 0 59 23 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 26 21 13 15 0 25 0 62 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 4 33 29 21 13 20
2022 Southern Asia 9 48 32 11 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 11 45 16 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 13 23 39 17 8 105
2022 Western Europe 18 21 37 22 3 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 14 29 51 7 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 32 36 28 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 38 24 20 19 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 46 22 15 4 9 0 4 71 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 48 35 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 20
2022 Eastern Europe 39 30 26 5 0 0 0 69 5 15
2022 Northern Europe 54 29 9 5 1 1 2 86 6 105
2022 Western Europe 44 35 13 1 1 6 0 84 3 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 36 5 0 3 6 0 92 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 46 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 68 19 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 28 24 22 4 18 4 0 54 23 20
2022 Southern Asia 44 25 9 9 13 0 0 69 22 20
2022 Eastern Europe 22 25 16 28 5 5 0 49 34 15
2022 Northern Europe 39 27 8 16 8 0 1 67 25 105
2022 Western Europe 41 34 8 13 2 1 0 76 15 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 25 6 10 9 0 0 75 19 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 29 9 21 0 0 0 70 21 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 69 16 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 15

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 13 50 7 13 13 4 0 66 27 20
2022 Southern Asia 38 31 20 3 4 4 0 72 8 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 33 12 11 22 6 0 53 35 15
2022 Northern Europe 27 44 12 8 7 2 0 72 16 105
2022 Western Europe 22 42 16 16 3 1 0 65 19 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 22 45 4 16 5 7 0 73 23 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 14 44 21 14 4 3 0 60 18 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 29 38 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 15

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 Northern Europe 17 60 4 15 3 0 0 78 19 30
2022 Western Europe 14 51 18 17 0 0 0 65 17 20
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 10 65 15 9 0 0 0 75 9 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 43 45 6 0 0 0 49 6 15

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 Eastern Asia 36 50 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2022 Southern Asia 36 38 4 14 4 0 5 78 18 20
2022 Eastern Europe 35 17 32 10 6 0 0 52 16 15
2022 Northern Europe 40 29 17 5 8 1 0 70 13 100
2022 Western Europe 44 27 20 5 3 0 1 72 8 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 43 28 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 40 27 15 8 8 0 2 68 16 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 29 30 0 26 15 0 0 59 41 15

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 Eastern Asia 13 24 33 10 20 0 0 37 30 20
2022 Southern Asia 20 36 20 12 12 0 0 56 24 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 18 25 23 23 0 0 29 46 15
2022 Northern Europe 12 21 28 24 14 0 0 34 38 105
2022 Western Europe 15 17 28 26 14 0 0 32 39 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 17 27 17 15 25 0 0 43 40 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 2 19 37 22 21 0 0 20 43 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 47 22 30 0 0 0 47 30 15

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 Eastern Asia 4 46 32 9 10 0 0 49 19 20
2022 Southern Asia 11 55 10 12 12 0 0 66 24 20
2022 Eastern Europe 11 27 17 10 34 0 0 38 44 15
2022 Northern Europe 14 26 25 19 15 0 1 41 34 100
2022 Western Europe 12 24 28 19 16 0 0 36 36 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 10 36 14 29 12 0 0 46 41 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 8 29 34 16 14 0 0 37 29 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 7 42 39 6 6 0 0 49 12 15

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 Eastern Asia 11 45 23 16 4 0 0 57 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 28 33 13 0 16 0 9 68 18 20
2022 Eastern Europe 10 56 6 6 21 0 0 66 28 15
2022 Northern Europe 22 29 29 11 10 0 0 51 21 105
2022 Western Europe 17 21 25 14 22 1 0 39 36 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 22 20 27 7 21 0 3 43 29 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 31 19 18 14 0 0 49 32 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 24 23 30 6 16 0 0 48 22 15

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 Eastern Asia 29 32 13 13 12 0 0 61 26 20
2022 Southern Asia 22 38 14 8 12 0 5 64 21 20
2022 Eastern Europe 29 21 27 6 17 0 0 50 23 15
2022 Northern Europe 29 30 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 105
2022 Western Europe 24 21 22 16 15 0 3 46 31 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 23 20 31 15 6 0 6 45 22 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 21 22 29 10 16 0 2 43 27 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 45 39 15 0 0 0 45 15 15

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 Eastern Asia 13 36 21 18 12 0 0 49 30 20
2022 Southern Asia 28 36 14 5 11 0 5 68 17 20
2022 Eastern Europe 5 45 16 12 22 0 0 50 35 15
2022 Northern Europe 10 37 21 12 20 0 0 47 32 105
2022 Western Europe 21 16 25 21 17 0 0 37 38 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 21 18 22 24 16 0 0 39 39 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 14 35 17 21 0 0 27 39 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 38 45 9 8 0 0 38 18 15

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 Eastern Asia 33 34 22 6 4 0 0 68 10 20
2022 Southern Asia 32 20 9 21 12 0 5 55 36 20
2022 Eastern Europe 29 34 22 11 5 0 0 63 16 15
2022 Northern Europe 22 30 27 12 9 0 0 52 21 100
2022 Western Europe 31 34 20 7 7 1 0 65 14 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 23 33 7 8 0 0 52 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 43 26 8 5 0 0 62 12 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 33 30 6 31 0 0 0 63 31 15

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 Eastern Asia 17 55 8 4 15 0 0 72 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 14 28 36 8 9 0 5 44 18 20
2022 Eastern Europe 16 22 50 12 0 0 0 38 12 15
2022 Northern Europe 17 30 27 12 14 0 0 47 26 105
2022 Western Europe 14 34 22 19 11 0 0 47 30 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 20 31 27 9 13 0 0 51 22 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 45 22 15 6 0 0 57 21 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 33 29 19 20 0 0 0 62 20 15

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 Eastern Asia 30 42 8 6 14 0 0 72 20 20
2022 Southern Asia 24 36 14 14 11 0 0 60 26 20
2022 Eastern Europe 23 32 23 18 5 0 0 55 22 15
2022 Northern Europe 26 32 21 11 10 0 0 58 21 105
2022 Western Europe 25 31 23 16 4 0 0 57 20 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 22 51 14 7 7 0 0 72 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 29 23 7 4 0 0 66 11 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 55 31 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15

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 Eastern Asia 41 33 12 4 10 0 0 74 14 20
2022 Southern Asia 37 28 24 0 7 4 0 67 8 20
2022 Eastern Europe 45 22 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 15
2022 Northern Europe 49 27 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 105
2022 Western Europe 48 22 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 22 23 3 6 0 0 68 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 38 11 5 0 0 0 83 5 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 60 17 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 15

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 Eastern Asia 47 37 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 20
2022 Southern Asia 41 32 5 19 3 0 0 73 22 20
2022 Eastern Europe 42 47 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 53 27 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 105
2022 Western Europe 39 36 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 46 32 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 62 14 9 9 6 0 0 75 15 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 33 36 13 13 4 0 0 69 18 20
2022 Southern Asia 42 30 5 9 8 0 5 77 18 20
2022 Eastern Europe 57 27 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 15
2022 Northern Europe 34 29 25 11 2 0 0 63 13 105
2022 Western Europe 43 26 14 12 4 1 0 70 16 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 29 19 3 4 0 0 74 7 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 32 23 5 7 0 0 66 11 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 24 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 15

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 Eastern Asia 32 43 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 20
2022 Southern Asia 50 32 9 0 4 0 5 87 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 45 26 12 6 10 0 0 71 17 15
2022 Northern Europe 57 19 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 105
2022 Western Europe 57 17 15 5 1 2 2 77 7 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 49 36 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 26 6 9 6 0 0 79 15 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 50 17 6 19 9 0 0 67 27 15

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 Eastern Asia 49 26 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 20
2022 Southern Asia 33 36 27 4 0 0 0 69 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 50 35 6 10 0 0 0 85 10 15
2022 Northern Europe 43 38 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 105
2022 Western Europe 47 35 14 4 1 0 0 82 5 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 43 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 43 10 3 3 0 0 83 6 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 38 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 74 14 4 4 0 0 4 92 4 20
2022 Southern Asia 65 14 3 0 0 0 18 96 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 61 11 6 0 0 0 22 93 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 83 6 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 105
2022 Western Europe 82 4 4 0 0 0 10 96 0 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 13 0 0 2 0 3 98 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 85 5 3 1 2 0 4 93 3 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 70 8 8 4 4 5 0 82 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 69 14 4 0 3 4 5 92 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 67 6 0 0 6 6 15 93 7 15
2022 Northern Europe 89 6 1 1 0 1 2 98 1 105
2022 Western Europe 84 4 3 1 0 0 8 96 1 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 7 3 0 2 0 6 95 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 87 8 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 83 0 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 83 4 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 20
2022 Southern Asia 73 18 3 0 0 0 5 96 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 67 22 0 0 6 0 6 94 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 77 15 7 0 1 0 1 92 1 105
2022 Western Europe 72 10 7 2 1 0 7 89 4 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 23 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

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 Eastern Asia 78 4 10 0 9 0 0 82 9 20
2022 Southern Asia 60 18 8 0 8 0 5 83 9 20
2022 Eastern Europe 49 34 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 80 9 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 105
2022 Western Europe 72 12 8 1 0 0 7 91 1 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 8 9 7 2 0 3 82 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 67 22 7 0 2 0 2 91 2 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 69 8 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 15

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 Eastern Asia 74 4 12 0 0 0 9 86 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 69 5 0 0 0 0 26 100 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 53 6 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 73 6 5 1 0 0 15 93 1 105
2022 Western Europe 61 8 4 0 3 0 24 92 3 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 61 12 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 58 7 8 0 0 0 27 89 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 69 15 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 92 4 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 77 19 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 85 6 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 77 14 3 2 0 0 4 95 2 105
2022 Western Europe 73 14 5 0 0 0 8 95 0 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 73 11 6 4 0 0 6 90 4 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 63 17 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 83 12 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 81 9 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 90 4 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 86 5 4 1 3 0 1 92 4 105
2022 Western Europe 87 7 0 1 0 0 5 99 1 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 80 14 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 88 9 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Eastern Asia 55 7 25 4 9 0 0 62 13 20
2022 Southern Asia 51 26 13 0 4 0 5 82 4 20
2022 Eastern Europe 51 20 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 15
2022 Northern Europe 60 22 8 4 7 0 0 82 10 105
2022 Western Europe 59 19 13 3 5 0 1 80 8 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 64 23 10 0 0 0 3 90 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 42 9 2 2 0 1 86 4 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 40 29 14 9 8 0 0 69 18 15

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 Eastern Asia 7 13 45 18 17 0 0 21 34 20
2022 Southern Asia 11 41 28 20 0 0 0 52 20 20
2022 Eastern Europe 0 22 55 12 12 0 0 22 24 15
2022 Northern Europe 9 30 32 22 7 0 0 39 29 105
2022 Western Europe 7 23 51 13 6 0 0 30 20 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 30 26 25 8 0 0 41 33 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 3 27 40 28 2 0 0 30 30 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 24 62 14 0 0 0 24 14 15

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 Eastern Asia 8 13 63 16 0 0 0 16 21 20
2022 Southern Asia 7 5 40 37 6 0 5 45 13 20
2022 Eastern Europe 18 26 30 12 15 0 0 27 43 15
2022 Northern Europe 14 19 44 20 3 0 0 22 34 100
2022 Western Europe 9 26 33 19 13 0 0 32 35 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 21 34 26 8 0 0 34 33 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 31 34 19 7 0 0 26 40 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 9 27 63 0 0 0 0 0 37 15
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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 Eastern Asia 13 74 13 0 20
2022 Southern Asia 28 57 15 0 20
2022 Eastern Europe 27 58 15 0 15
2022 Northern Europe 20 67 13 0 105
2022 Western Europe 22 67 11 0 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 14 76 9 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 56 19 1 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 41 35 24 0 15

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 Northern Europe 37 63 20
2022 Western Europe 37 63 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 67 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Eastern Asia 46 18 5 4 4 0 23 83 11 20
2022 Southern Asia 48 11 4 5 5 6 21 81 14 20
2022 Eastern Europe 18 21 22 6 5 0 28 54 16 15
2022 Northern Europe 52 15 8 3 3 4 15 82 7 100
2022 Western Europe 54 12 15 4 0 3 13 78 4 75
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 19 17 3 3 0 7 76 7 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 23 11 4 5 0 15 77 11 60
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 38 14 17 15 16 0 0 52 31 15

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 Northern Europe 18 22 5 5 46 0 4 42 53 20
2022 Western Europe 12 28 21 20 10 0 10 44 32 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 32 0 25 25 0 6 46 54 15

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 18 10 9 4 55 0 4 29 62 20
2022 Western Europe 0 9 15 47 24 5 0 10 74 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 25 0 8 55 6 0 33 67 15
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