2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Privy Council Office by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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.

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	41	9	5	4	0	82	8	690
2022	Part-time	39	34	11	12	0	4	76	12	20
2020	Full-time	45	37	9	6	4	0	81	10	727
2020	Part-time	54	36	7	3	0	0	90	3	30
2019	Full-time	51	34	9	5	1	0	85	6	839
2019	Part-time	47	53	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	35	11	7	6	76	13	685
2022	Part-time	59	31	5	5	0	90	5	20
2020	Full-time	44	31	11	10	4	76	13	726
2020	Part-time	55	28	11	3	3	84	6	30
2019	Full-time	45	35	10	7	4	79	11	836
2019	Part-time	38	27	26	9	0	65	9	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	29	10	2	2	86	4	685
2022	Part-time	62	19	18	0	0	82	0	20
2020	Full-time	60	28	8	2	2	88	4	725
2020	Part-time	66	24	10	0	0	90	0	29
2019	Full-time	60	30	6	3	1	90	4	828
2019	Part-time	52	48	0	0	0	100	0	14

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	37	10	3	2	85	5	685
2022	Part-time	62	26	5	7	0	88	7	20
2020	Full-time	50	35	8	4	3	86	7	724
2020	Part-time	66	28	3	3	0	94	3	30
2019	Full-time	54	34	6	4	1	88	5	837
2019	Part-time	70	30	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	34	12	10	4	0	73	15	685
2022	Part-time	76	13	7	0	5	0	89	5	20
2020	Full-time	51	27	12	6	2	1	79	9	719
2020	Part-time	80	15	6	0	0	0	94	0	30
2019	Full-time	51	31	11	4	2	0	83	7	833
2019	Part-time	38	54	8	0	0	0	92	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	33	12	9	5	0	75	13	685
2022	Part-time	70	18	12	0	0	0	88	0	20
2020	Full-time	51	29	11	6	2	1	81	8	717
2020	Part-time	80	15	3	3	0	0	94	3	30
2019	Full-time	51	33	9	5	2	0	84	7	832
2019	Part-time	44	49	7	0	0	0	93	0	14

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	Full-time	39	27	15	8	7	3	0	68	16	690
2022	Part-time	66	8	15	5	0	5	0	79	5	20
2020	Full-time	47	23	13	10	3	3	0	72	14	725
2020	Part-time	63	12	7	3	3	8	4	86	6	30
2019	Full-time	48	24	14	8	4	2	1	74	11	837
2019	Part-time	35	7	43	0	9	0	7	44	10	14

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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	Full-time	59	22	10	2	2	0	4	85	5	690
2022	Part-time	34	26	3	0	0	5	31	96	0	20
2020	Full-time	60	21	9	3	2	1	3	85	5	726
2020	Part-time	33	35	16	3	3	0	11	76	6	30
2019	Full-time	56	25	9	3	2	1	4	85	6	837
2019	Part-time	35	30	9	0	0	10	16	88	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	31	7	6	4	0	83	10	690
2022	Part-time	67	18	8	0	7	0	86	7	20
2020	Full-time	56	24	9	6	4	1	81	10	727
2020	Part-time	61	24	8	4	3	0	85	7	30
2019	Full-time	51	29	9	6	4	1	81	10	834
2019	Part-time	57	32	10	0	0	0	90	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	59	24	8	4	5	0	83	10	690
2022	Part-time	70	16	8	7	0	0	86	7	20
2020	Full-time	61	23	7	5	2	1	85	7	726
2020	Part-time	82	12	3	0	3	0	94	3	30
2019	Full-time	58	25	8	5	2	0	84	8	837
2019	Part-time	43	51	6	0	0	0	94	0	14

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	Full-time	42	31	10	6	4	5	0	78	11	690
2022	Part-time	61	17	8	0	0	11	4	91	0	20
2020	Full-time	51	25	10	5	4	5	1	80	9	726
2020	Part-time	72	11	6	3	0	8	0	91	3	30
2019	Full-time	45	32	10	5	3	4	0	81	9	830
2019	Part-time	56	38	0	0	0	5	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	33	12	8	7	2	73	15	690
2022	Part-time	65	19	11	0	0	4	88	0	20
2020	Full-time	50	27	11	7	4	1	77	12	724
2020	Part-time	77	15	3	3	3	0	92	6	30
2019	Full-time	46	33	10	4	3	2	82	7	829
2019	Part-time	56	27	10	7	0	0	83	7	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	33	15	13	8	3	63	22	690
2022	Part-time	64	10	11	5	7	4	77	12	20
2020	Full-time	36	32	14	9	5	4	71	14	724
2020	Part-time	62	27	3	3	3	3	91	6	30
2019	Full-time	35	36	14	8	3	4	74	12	828
2019	Part-time	44	39	7	0	0	10	92	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	36	13	15	10	2	63	25	690
2022	Part-time	59	19	8	11	0	4	81	12	20
2020	Full-time	34	35	14	11	5	1	70	17	724
2020	Part-time	63	22	0	5	7	3	87	13	30
2019	Full-time	28	38	13	12	6	2	68	18	831
2019	Part-time	41	40	7	12	0	0	81	12	14

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	38	11	8	7	0	74	15	690
2022	Part-time	58	19	0	12	7	4	80	20	20
2020	Full-time	41	33	12	9	4	0	74	13	726
2020	Part-time	65	18	12	3	3	0	82	6	30
2019	Full-time	41	35	12	8	4	0	76	12	839
2019	Part-time	38	37	16	9	0	0	75	9	14

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	42	7	8	4	80	12	685
2022	Part-time	48	33	13	5	0	82	5	20
2020	Full-time	40	36	11	9	4	76	13	720
2020	Part-time	46	37	8	7	3	82	9	30
2019	Full-time	38	38	12	9	3	76	12	833
2019	Part-time	45	32	23	0	0	77	0	14

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	Full-time	46	33	8	7	6	1	0	79	13	690
2022	Part-time	59	22	13	0	7	0	0	81	7	20
2020	Full-time	51	27	10	8	3	1	1	79	11	725
2020	Part-time	59	35	0	3	3	0	0	94	6	30
2019	Full-time	49	28	11	7	3	0	1	78	11	837
2019	Part-time	43	37	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	37	12	12	5	1	70	17	690
2022	Part-time	40	44	0	11	0	5	88	12	20
2020	Full-time	38	34	14	11	3	1	72	14	723
2020	Part-time	40	40	7	13	0	0	80	13	29
2019	Full-time	34	39	12	11	3	1	74	14	829
2019	Part-time	42	32	26	0	0	0	74	0	14

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	Full-time	56	24	9	4	5	2	0	82	9	685
2022	Part-time	63	12	5	7	0	0	14	87	8	20
2020	Full-time	56	21	12	4	4	2	1	79	8	725
2020	Part-time	63	18	7	0	6	0	7	87	6	30

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	Full-time	27	34	16	11	8	4	0	63	20	690
2022	Part-time	49	26	11	7	0	4	3	81	7	20
2020	Full-time	33	30	16	9	6	5	1	67	16	726
2020	Part-time	50	24	7	7	3	7	3	82	11	30
2019	Full-time	30	34	15	9	8	3	1	66	18	836
2019	Part-time	29	49	14	7	0	0	0	79	7	14

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	Full-time	43	25	14	6	6	1	5	72	13	690
2022	Part-time	64	14	5	0	0	0	17	94	0	20
2020	Full-time	50	22	12	8	3	0	3	75	12	728
2020	Part-time	57	22	7	4	0	0	11	88	5	30
2019	Full-time	53	24	13	4	2	0	3	79	7	838
2019	Part-time	52	22	11	0	0	0	16	87	0	14

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	Full-time	50	23	13	4	4	2	3	77	9	690
2022	Part-time	45	15	13	10	0	0	17	72	13	20
2020	Full-time	55	21	13	5	2	1	3	79	7	726
2020	Part-time	63	16	7	5	0	0	8	87	6	30
2019	Full-time	55	23	10	4	3	1	4	82	7	837
2019	Part-time	45	20	9	10	0	0	16	77	12	14

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	Full-time	74	6	5	2	3	4	5	89	5	690
2022	Part-time	74	9	0	0	0	0	17	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	79	7	4	2	2	3	4	93	4	722
2020	Part-time	84	0	6	0	0	0	10	94	0	29
2019	Full-time	79	8	4	2	1	3	3	92	4	836
2019	Part-time	68	7	0	0	0	0	25	100	0	14

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	Full-time	75	8	4	1	1	2	10	93	3	685
2022	Part-time	66	10	5	0	0	0	20	94	0	20
2020	Full-time	78	9	4	0	0	1	7	95	1	722
2020	Part-time	80	6	3	0	0	0	11	96	0	27
2019	Full-time	83	6	1	0	0	2	8	98	0	829
2019	Part-time	66	0	0	0	0	9	25	100	0	14

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	Full-time	19	29	14	16	15	4	2	52	34	685
2022	Part-time	21	21	17	10	0	9	21	61	15	20
2020	Full-time	26	25	15	16	12	4	1	54	30	726
2020	Part-time	47	15	3	7	13	0	15	74	23	29
2019	Full-time	23	25	16	15	15	3	3	51	32	836
2019	Part-time	20	25	19	11	13	5	7	51	27	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	37	11	9	6	0	75	14	685
2022	Part-time	44	22	13	7	0	14	78	8	20
2020	Full-time	42	35	10	8	5	0	78	13	722
2020	Part-time	57	20	12	3	4	4	80	7	30
2019	Full-time	43	36	11	8	3	0	79	10	836
2019	Part-time	60	21	19	0	0	0	81	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	33	12	7	5	76	12	685
2022	Part-time	55	24	16	4	0	79	4	20
2020	Full-time	46	32	12	5	5	78	10	725
2020	Part-time	63	24	3	9	0	88	9	30
2019	Full-time	48	33	11	5	2	81	8	836
2019	Part-time	74	26	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	38	9	6	3	1	82	9	685
2022	Part-time	61	14	19	0	0	5	80	0	20
2020	Full-time	47	34	10	6	2	0	81	9	721
2020	Part-time	58	28	3	3	0	8	94	3	30
2019	Full-time	47	37	10	4	2	0	84	6	832
2019	Part-time	65	35	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	40	15	7	5	3	72	13	690
2022	Part-time	42	30	8	7	0	14	83	8	20
2020	Full-time	31	44	11	8	4	2	77	11	727
2020	Part-time	44	39	11	0	0	5	88	0	30
2019	Full-time	32	44	13	4	2	3	79	7	837
2019	Part-time	58	42	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	32	10	11	9	0	71	19	690
2022	Part-time	69	20	7	0	0	4	93	0	20
2020	Full-time	44	28	10	11	7	0	72	18	726
2020	Part-time	71	15	7	3	0	4	90	3	30
2019	Full-time	47	31	10	8	3	0	78	11	837
2019	Part-time	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	29	19	13	9	1	59	22	690
2022	Part-time	66	34	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	27	29	20	14	9	1	56	24	727
2020	Part-time	46	45	10	0	0	0	90	0	29
2019	Full-time	32	35	18	9	7	0	67	15	837
2019	Part-time	51	27	12	10	0	0	78	10	14

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	Full-time	60	25	6	3	3	2	2	88	6	690
2022	Part-time	82	0	5	0	0	4	9	94	0	20

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	24	32	690
2022	Part-time	73	20	7	20
2020	Full-time	36	30	34	728
2020	Part-time	38	14	49	30
2019	Full-time	41	26	33	838
2019	Part-time	33	18	49	14

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	Full-time	6	19	57	4	5	8	295
2022	Part-time	7	20	7	0	58	8	15
2020	Full-time	5	20	56	4	3	12	271
2020	Part-time	7	7	14	0	71	0	12

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	33	7	4	2	87	5	680
2022	Part-time	59	41	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	56	31	6	5	2	87	7	726
2020	Part-time	50	43	7	0	0	93	0	30
2019	Full-time	56	32	6	4	1	88	5	836
2019	Part-time	23	51	25	0	0	75	0	14

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	Full-time	24	45	14	10	5	2	0	70	15	690
2022	Part-time	48	38	5	0	0	4	5	95	0	20
2020	Full-time	36	37	14	7	3	2	0	75	10	723
2020	Part-time	57	27	14	0	0	0	3	86	0	29
2019	Full-time	35	41	11	7	3	2	0	78	10	839
2019	Part-time	47	53	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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	Full-time	10	24	38	17	9	0	2	27	35	685
2022	Part-time	0	9	21	37	15	4	14	63	11	20
2020	Full-time	10	26	32	21	9	1	2	30	37	725
2020	Part-time	3	7	44	19	26	3	0	46	10	30
2019	Full-time	9	22	36	21	10	1	2	32	31	836
2019	Part-time	0	22	12	21	45	0	0	66	22	14

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	Full-time	11	20	29	23	13	1	3	38	32	680
2022	Part-time	15	14	20	19	17	0	15	42	35	20
2020	Full-time	6	15	28	30	17	2	2	49	21	722
2020	Part-time	4	3	29	32	26	3	4	62	7	30
2019	Full-time	7	15	30	27	18	1	2	46	22	830
2019	Part-time	5	14	12	29	29	10	0	65	21	14

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	Full-time	10	19	33	21	13	1	2	36	30	685
2022	Part-time	0	17	15	29	26	0	13	63	20	20
2020	Full-time	9	17	32	26	14	1	2	41	26	722
2020	Part-time	0	0	30	35	35	0	0	70	0	30
2019	Full-time	6	19	34	26	14	0	1	40	25	832
2019	Part-time	0	12	34	7	47	0	0	54	12	14

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	Full-time	10	18	32	21	15	1	4	38	29	685
2022	Part-time	0	5	10	23	43	4	15	82	6	20
2020	Full-time	10	18	26	25	17	2	3	43	30	723
2020	Part-time	0	3	14	32	48	3	0	83	3	29
2019	Full-time	8	18	27	26	17	1	3	45	27	836
2019	Part-time	0	11	29	0	59	0	0	59	11	14

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	Full-time	9	18	29	20	16	2	6	39	30	685
2022	Part-time	0	14	25	5	38	4	14	52	17	20
2020	Full-time	6	14	26	28	20	4	3	52	21	726
2020	Part-time	0	3	17	31	32	5	12	76	4	29
2019	Full-time	6	14	28	28	19	2	3	50	21	833
2019	Part-time	0	9	25	12	44	10	0	62	10	14

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	Full-time	9	17	33	22	13	2	4	37	27	685
2022	Part-time	0	21	13	8	38	5	15	57	26	20
2020	Full-time	4	13	31	28	20	2	2	50	18	722
2020	Part-time	4	11	24	12	46	3	0	60	15	30
2019	Full-time	4	13	32	29	17	2	2	48	18	832
2019	Part-time	12	16	22	5	44	0	0	49	29	14

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	Full-time	4	10	32	34	18	0	3	53	14	685
2022	Part-time	10	0	37	34	9	5	6	48	11	20
2020	Full-time	4	14	36	30	16	0	1	46	18	723
2020	Part-time	0	9	38	31	22	0	0	53	9	30
2019	Full-time	4	14	37	26	16	1	1	43	19	836
2019	Part-time	11	0	25	39	15	10	0	60	12	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	32	19	18	8	4	53	27	690
2022	Part-time	39	27	15	15	0	4	69	16	20
2020	Full-time	28	36	16	11	5	4	67	16	724
2020	Part-time	59	27	3	0	3	8	94	3	30
2019	Full-time	27	39	16	10	3	4	69	14	834
2019	Part-time	38	38	17	7	0	0	76	7	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	26	6	6	5	1	83	11	690
2022	Part-time	72	16	5	7	0	0	88	7	20
2020	Full-time	53	27	6	8	5	1	80	13	724
2020	Part-time	78	5	7	10	0	0	84	10	30
2019	Full-time	53	26	8	8	5	0	79	13	836
2019	Part-time	48	32	20	0	0	0	80	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	60	29	4	4	3	90	7	690
2022	Part-time	88	8	0	4	0	96	4	20
2020	Full-time	61	26	6	4	2	87	7	721
2020	Part-time	69	28	3	0	0	97	0	29
2019	Full-time	57	28	7	6	2	86	8	836
2019	Part-time	71	23	0	7	0	93	7	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	32	7	4	3	1	87	7	690
2022	Part-time	67	24	0	9	0	0	91	9	20
2020	Full-time	52	32	8	4	2	1	85	6	718
2020	Part-time	77	18	6	0	0	0	94	0	30
2019	Full-time	54	30	10	4	1	1	85	5	834
2019	Part-time	55	45	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	34	14	7	5	2	74	12	690
2022	Part-time	62	19	9	5	0	5	85	5	20
2020	Full-time	46	34	9	5	3	3	82	8	722
2020	Part-time	63	31	6	0	0	0	94	0	30
2019	Full-time	45	38	10	3	2	2	84	5	831
2019	Part-time	59	28	13	0	0	0	87	0	14

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	Full-time	36	35	12	7	4	6	1	76	11	690
2022	Part-time	33	48	3	7	0	10	0	90	7	20
2020	Full-time	44	31	10	6	3	6	1	81	9	724
2020	Part-time	58	30	3	0	0	10	0	97	0	29
2019	Full-time	46	33	11	4	2	4	0	83	6	834
2019	Part-time	59	18	17	0	6	0	0	77	6	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	33	7	4	3	0	85	7	690
2022	Part-time	79	16	5	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Full-time	59	29	6	4	1	1	88	6	725
2020	Part-time	85	15	0	0	0	0	100	0	30
2019	Full-time	59	31	6	3	1	0	90	4	838
2019	Part-time	71	22	0	7	0	0	93	7	14

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	Full-time	44	28	9	5	4	5	5	81	10	690
2022	Part-time	43	27	5	7	0	19	0	86	8	20

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	28	9	5	4	5	5	81	9	690
2022	Part-time	43	32	0	12	0	14	0	87	13	20

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	27	21	7	3	13	2	63	12	690
2022	Part-time	30	31	10	0	0	26	4	86	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	29	14	6	3	9	0	75	9	726
2020	Part-time	48	22	16	0	0	13	0	81	0	30

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	Full-time	42	30	8	5	5	5	3	79	12	690
2022	Part-time	50	31	0	0	0	13	6	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	50	25	11	4	3	5	3	81	7	722
2020	Part-time	65	21	8	0	0	5	0	91	0	30

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	Full-time	13	15	21	4	5	37	5	48	15	690
2022	Part-time	9	9	15	0	0	63	4	54	0	20

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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	Full-time	0	6	16	12	32	34	0	9	66	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	Full-time	32	30	15	5	6	6	6	70	13	690
2022	Part-time	43	25	4	0	0	5	23	95	0	20
2020	Full-time	31	24	16	8	6	9	6	65	16	725
2020	Part-time	46	9	19	3	0	12	11	72	4	30
2019	Full-time	34	29	15	9	5	5	3	69	15	836
2019	Part-time	36	28	7	14	0	14	0	75	17	14

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	Full-time	29	34	16	11	7	3	1	65	18	690
2022	Part-time	48	43	5	0	0	5	0	95	0	20
2020	Full-time	37	30	14	10	5	4	1	70	15	721
2020	Part-time	43	38	14	3	0	0	3	83	3	30
2019	Full-time	35	33	14	9	5	4	1	71	14	837
2019	Part-time	29	36	20	9	0	5	0	69	9	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	39	18	8	3	2	70	11	690
2022	Part-time	52	30	14	0	0	4	85	0	20
2020	Full-time	41	31	16	6	2	3	74	9	724
2020	Part-time	67	27	5	0	0	0	95	0	30
2019	Full-time	37	37	15	5	3	3	76	9	838
2019	Part-time	44	35	7	9	0	5	83	9	14

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	Full-time	19	20	19	11	11	16	4	49	28	690
2022	Part-time	43	7	15	0	0	20	15	77	0	20
2020	Full-time	26	17	22	10	9	12	5	52	22	724
2020	Part-time	46	19	11	4	3	18	0	79	8	30
2019	Full-time	23	20	21	11	9	12	5	52	24	834
2019	Part-time	20	39	19	12	0	9	0	65	14	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	44	2	8	2	87	10	690
2022	Part-time	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	42	4	12	3	82	14	728
2020	Part-time	51	28	9	11	0	80	11	30

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	34	6	11	5	0	77	16	690
2022	Part-time	63	21	10	0	0	6	90	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	39	6	10	5	1	79	14	727
2020	Part-time	47	42	7	4	0	0	89	4	29
2019	Full-time	43	36	6	10	4	0	79	14	836
2019	Part-time	44	19	5	25	7	0	63	31	14

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	Full-time	49	32	9	6	3	1	0	82	10	685
2022	Part-time	70	25	0	0	0	5	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	48	30	9	8	3	0	1	79	12	717
2020	Part-time	59	30	7	4	0	0	0	89	4	30
2019	Full-time	54	33	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	833
2019	Part-time	51	39	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	14

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	Full-time	77	16	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	690
2022	Part-time	91	5	0	0	0	0	4	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	77	14	4	2	2	1	0	93	3	725
2020	Part-time	70	14	7	4	3	3	0	86	7	30

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	82	9	4	2	1	1	93	3	690
2022	Part-time	81	8	0	12	0	0	88	12	20
2019	Full-time	82	12	2	1	1	1	95	2	834
2019	Part-time	75	16	0	9	0	0	91	9	14

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	Full-time	35	29	19	9	4	4	1	67	13	690
2022	Part-time	25	33	24	3	7	9	0	64	10	20
2020	Full-time	40	30	18	7	2	2	0	71	10	728
2020	Part-time	61	15	5	8	3	8	0	82	12	30
2019	Full-time	45	26	16	6	3	4	0	74	10	838
2019	Part-time	47	37	7	9	0	0	0	84	9	14

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	690
2019	Full-time	11	89	835
2019	Part-time	0	100	14

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	59	75
2019	Full-time	50	50	90

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	75
2019	Full-time	54	46	90

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	75

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	75

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	75
2019	Full-time	7	93	90

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	75

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	75
2019	Full-time	8	92	90

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	75
2019	Full-time	46	54	89

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	75
2019	Full-time	36	64	89

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	75
2019	Full-time	46	54	89

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	75
2019	Full-time	43	57	89

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	64	75
2019	Full-time	32	68	89

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	75
2019	Full-time	47	53	89

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	75
2019	Full-time	20	80	89

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	75

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	75
2019	Full-time	11	89	89

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	75
2019	Full-time	6	94	89

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	75
2019	Full-time	39	61	89

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	75
2019	Full-time	41	59	89

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	75
2019	Full-time	14	86	89

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	75
2019	Full-time	52	48	89

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	75
2019	Full-time	20	80	89

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	75
2019	Full-time	16	84	89

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	75
2019	Full-time	12	88	89

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	75

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	75

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	75
2019	Full-time	13	87	89

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	75
2019	Full-time	6	94	89

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	61	75
2019	Full-time	38	62	89

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	70

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	70

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	70

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	70

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	70

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	70

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	70

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	70

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	70

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	70

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	70

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	70

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	70

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	53	70

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	70

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	70

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	Full-time	13	12	12	5	4	39	14	54	20	685
2020	Full-time	19	12	14	5	4	36	10	58	16	727
2020	Part-time	35	6	7	0	0	43	10	86	0	30
2019	Full-time	21	17	15	8	3	25	10	58	18	836
2019	Part-time	29	5	7	12	0	37	9	65	23	14

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	Full-time	29	28	14	8	3	17	1	70	13	685
2022	Part-time	42	21	3	0	0	30	4	96	0	20
2020	Full-time	38	24	15	5	3	13	1	73	10	727
2020	Part-time	57	16	3	0	0	24	0	96	0	30
2019	Full-time	39	27	15	6	2	10	1	74	9	835
2019	Part-time	40	16	19	9	0	16	0	67	11	14

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	685
2022	Part-time	0	100	20
2019	Full-time	6	94	837
2019	Part-time	0	100	14

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	50
2019	Full-time	27	73	53

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	75	25	50
2019	Full-time	74	26	53

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	50

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	50
2019	Full-time	0	100	53

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	50
2019	Full-time	19	81	53

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	50

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	50

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	50
2019	Full-time	32	68	52

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	50
2019	Full-time	23	77	52

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	50
2019	Full-time	16	84	52

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	50

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	50
2019	Full-time	41	59	52

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	50
2019	Full-time	35	65	52

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	50

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	50

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	50

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	50

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	50
2019	Full-time	0	100	52

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	50

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	50

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	50
2019	Full-time	18	82	52

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	66	50
2019	Full-time	34	66	51

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	50
2019	Full-time	12	88	51

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	50

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	50

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	50
2019	Full-time	0	100	51

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	50

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	50
2019	Full-time	10	90	51

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	50

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	53	50
2019	Full-time	55	45	51

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	45

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	45

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	45

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	45

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	45

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	45

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	45

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	45

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	45

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	45

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	45

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	45

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	45

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	67	33	45

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	45

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	45

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	Full-time	15	13	16	3	3	42	9	56	11	690
2020	Full-time	21	13	14	3	2	39	8	64	10	726
2020	Part-time	35	6	7	0	0	42	11	86	0	30
2019	Full-time	23	14	16	3	2	31	10	63	9	833
2019	Part-time	29	5	7	7	0	52	0	72	14	14

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	Full-time	32	29	15	4	3	16	1	73	9	685
2022	Part-time	43	27	3	0	0	24	4	96	0	20
2020	Full-time	38	25	15	4	2	15	1	75	7	726
2020	Part-time	61	16	7	0	0	16	0	92	0	30
2019	Full-time	39	27	14	4	2	13	1	77	7	834
2019	Part-time	50	18	7	9	0	16	0	81	11	14

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	Full-time	9	91	690
2022	Part-time	5	95	20
2020	Full-time	8	92	723
2020	Part-time	6	94	30
2019	Full-time	14	86	835
2019	Part-time	0	100	13

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	30	65

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	83	17	65
2019	Full-time	89	11	114

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	33	8	15	2	0	0	76	16	55
2019	Full-time	55	29	7	5	2	2	0	86	7	98

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	Full-time	47	31	7	5	3	3	5	84	8	690
2022	Part-time	67	12	8	5	0	0	9	87	5	20
2020	Full-time	51	29	9	4	1	2	4	86	5	725
2020	Part-time	62	24	3	0	0	8	3	97	0	30

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	Full-time	7	62	16	11	4	495
2022	Part-time	24	61	7	0	8	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	Full-time	70	30	645
2022	Part-time	83	17	15

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	Full-time	43	57	645
2022	Part-time	29	71	15

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	Full-time	60	40	645
2022	Part-time	67	33	15

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	Full-time	49	51	645
2022	Part-time	58	42	15

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	Full-time	27	73	645
2022	Part-time	37	63	15

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	Full-time	44	56	645
2022	Part-time	40	60	15

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	Full-time	22	78	645
2022	Part-time	19	81	15

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	Full-time	27	73	645
2022	Part-time	27	73	15

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	Full-time	20	80	645
2022	Part-time	22	78	15

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	Full-time	46	54	645
2022	Part-time	49	51	15

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	Full-time	26	74	645
2022	Part-time	40	60	15

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	Full-time	5	95	645
2022	Part-time	0	100	15

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	Full-time	12	88	645
2022	Part-time	21	79	15

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	Full-time	69	15	4	3	1	1	7	91	4	650
2022	Part-time	77	0	0	0	0	0	23	100	0	15

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	Full-time	10	19	17	12	30	4	8	47	34	650
2022	Part-time	35	13	7	0	18	0	27	25	66	15

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	Full-time	11	21	16	17	29	4	3	49	34	645
2022	Part-time	20	25	19	13	23	0	0	36	45	15

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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	26	5	5	5	1	1	85	10	690
2022	Part-time	61	28	7	0	0	0	5	93	0	20
2020	Full-time	54	27	7	6	4	1	0	82	10	723
2020	Part-time	72	17	5	6	0	0	0	89	6	30

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	Full-time	2	6	11	4	39	7	30	69	13	685
2022	Part-time	0	5	9	5	32	5	45	73	9	20

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	39	16	12	6	4	65	19	690
2022	Part-time	34	50	0	6	0	10	93	7	20
2020	Full-time	41	35	12	6	3	2	78	9	724
2020	Part-time	51	34	10	3	0	3	87	3	30
2019	Full-time	41	37	13	5	2	2	80	7	838
2019	Part-time	50	28	13	0	9	0	78	9	14

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	26	40	18	6	690
2022	Part-time	31	24	25	12	9	20

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	27	6	5	4	3	1	84	9	690
2022	Part-time	62	11	11	0	0	11	5	86	0	20
2020	Full-time	54	23	12	4	3	3	1	80	8	720
2020	Part-time	69	13	9	3	0	3	3	87	3	30

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	Full-time	48	26	6	10	8	2	1	76	18	690
2022	Part-time	45	24	17	5	0	4	5	76	6	20
2020	Full-time	43	26	11	12	6	2	0	71	18	727
2020	Part-time	58	24	10	8	0	0	0	82	8	30

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	Full-time	28	37	15	12	7	1	0	66	19	685
2022	Part-time	59	41	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	31	13	9	5	1	0	72	15	727
2020	Part-time	59	18	14	0	0	7	3	85	0	30
2019	Full-time	33	36	16	9	4	2	0	70	13	839
2019	Part-time	29	24	31	7	9	0	0	54	16	14

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	Full-time	22	50	10	12	4	1	1	73	17	195
2020	Full-time	27	45	11	11	4	2	1	73	15	201
2019	Full-time	35	43	10	8	2	0	2	79	10	201

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	Full-time	39	31	14	6	8	1	1	71	15	685
2022	Part-time	23	36	13	11	12	0	5	62	24	20
2020	Full-time	42	31	16	6	5	0	0	73	11	721
2020	Part-time	65	19	7	3	7	0	0	84	10	30
2019	Full-time	28	31	21	10	9	0	1	60	19	838
2019	Part-time	24	18	14	29	15	0	0	42	44	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	28	27	17	15	0	41	32	685
2022	Part-time	37	36	16	7	0	5	77	7	20
2020	Full-time	20	23	26	18	12	1	43	31	727
2020	Part-time	41	30	26	4	0	0	70	4	30
2019	Full-time	19	33	26	13	8	1	52	21	836
2019	Part-time	20	41	27	12	0	0	61	12	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	29	23	14	12	1	50	26	685
2022	Part-time	41	38	10	0	5	5	84	5	20
2020	Full-time	26	27	23	14	8	1	54	23	726
2020	Part-time	54	27	16	0	0	3	83	0	30
2019	Full-time	24	34	23	12	6	1	59	18	832
2019	Part-time	38	23	39	0	0	0	61	0	14

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	Full-time	21	24	25	14	15	1	1	45	29	690
2022	Part-time	59	5	21	5	5	0	5	68	11	20
2020	Full-time	26	25	22	14	10	1	1	52	25	723
2020	Part-time	51	25	15	3	3	0	3	79	6	30
2019	Full-time	26	30	22	13	8	1	1	57	21	836
2019	Part-time	36	26	20	18	0	0	0	62	18	14

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	Full-time	34	24	16	11	12	1	2	59	24	690
2022	Part-time	60	21	0	0	0	0	18	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	33	24	18	14	10	0	2	58	24	724
2020	Part-time	59	27	8	0	3	0	3	89	3	30
2019	Full-time	39	29	15	9	6	0	2	69	15	834
2019	Part-time	61	17	22	0	0	0	0	78	0	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	25	20	14	16	0	49	31	690
2022	Part-time	41	38	10	7	0	5	82	7	20
2020	Full-time	24	26	22	15	12	0	51	27	726
2020	Part-time	54	19	11	12	4	0	73	16	30
2019	Full-time	29	31	19	12	8	1	61	20	836
2019	Part-time	50	24	27	0	0	0	73	0	14

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	Full-time	32	32	19	8	8	1	1	65	16	690
2022	Part-time	59	19	17	0	0	0	5	83	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	31	16	8	3	0	2	73	11	724
2020	Part-time	73	18	3	3	0	0	4	94	3	30
2019	Full-time	33	36	20	7	3	0	1	70	10	834
2019	Part-time	76	18	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	14

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	Full-time	24	33	21	12	9	1	1	58	21	690
2022	Part-time	48	35	12	0	0	0	5	88	0	20
2020	Full-time	28	32	21	13	5	1	1	61	18	724
2020	Part-time	51	41	6	3	0	0	0	92	3	30
2019	Full-time	28	35	22	11	4	0	1	64	14	834
2019	Part-time	59	19	5	16	0	0	0	79	16	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	28	18	10	6	1	65	16	690
2022	Part-time	52	21	5	10	7	5	77	18	20
2020	Full-time	38	29	17	10	5	1	67	15	719
2020	Part-time	62	18	15	3	3	0	80	5	30
2019	Full-time	34	31	20	10	4	1	66	14	835
2019	Part-time	54	25	16	6	0	0	78	6	14

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	Full-time	49	25	13	6	6	0	1	75	12	690
2022	Part-time	58	11	26	0	0	0	5	73	0	20
2020	Full-time	51	24	12	7	4	1	1	76	11	722
2020	Part-time	78	17	0	0	6	0	0	94	6	29
2019	Full-time	50	26	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	835
2019	Part-time	52	32	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	27	9	6	4	0	81	10	690
2022	Part-time	45	26	20	4	0	5	74	4	20
2020	Full-time	36	29	19	11	5	1	65	16	725
2020	Part-time	44	34	9	7	7	0	77	14	30

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	31	17	8	5	1	71	12	685
2022	Part-time	53	21	15	7	0	5	78	7	20
2020	Full-time	36	33	17	8	4	1	70	12	725
2020	Part-time	61	27	3	7	3	0	88	10	30
2019	Full-time	41	33	16	6	2	1	75	9	835
2019	Part-time	39	54	6	0	0	0	94	0	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	22	15	6	6	1	73	12	690
2022	Part-time	50	20	21	0	4	5	74	4	20
2020	Full-time	52	28	12	5	2	1	81	7	719
2020	Part-time	58	32	3	3	4	0	90	7	30
2019	Full-time	56	24	11	5	3	1	82	7	832
2019	Part-time	65	18	17	0	0	0	83	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	32	9	5	2	0	83	8	690
2022	Part-time	66	20	10	0	0	5	90	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	33	18	7	2	1	73	9	723
2020	Part-time	54	19	13	11	3	0	73	14	30

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	Full-time	73	12	3	2	2	1	7	92	5	685
2022	Part-time	62	13	5	0	9	0	11	85	10	20
2020	Full-time	74	13	6	1	1	0	5	92	2	723
2020	Part-time	92	6	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	30
2019	Full-time	77	11	4	1	1	0	5	94	2	830
2019	Part-time	86	7	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	14

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	Full-time	79	8	4	2	3	1	4	91	5	690
2022	Part-time	89	0	0	0	0	0	11	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	82	7	4	2	1	1	3	93	4	722
2020	Part-time	97	0	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	30
2019	Full-time	74	11	6	3	2	1	3	88	5	833
2019	Part-time	93	7	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	19	6	2	2	2	90	4	690
2022	Part-time	80	9	0	0	0	11	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	74	16	6	2	1	1	91	3	720
2020	Part-time	94	6	0	0	0	0	100	0	30
2019	Full-time	59	26	9	3	2	1	86	5	829
2019	Part-time	73	14	12	0	0	0	88	0	14

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	Full-time	68	13	9	3	5	1	2	83	8	685
2022	Part-time	89	0	0	0	0	0	11	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	72	15	7	3	3	0	1	87	6	725
2020	Part-time	92	5	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	29
2019	Full-time	64	18	8	4	4	0	1	84	8	828
2019	Part-time	73	16	6	5	0	0	0	89	5	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	11	3	1	1	18	94	3	685
2022	Part-time	71	4	0	0	0	24	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	67	8	3	2	0	20	94	2	726
2020	Part-time	85	0	0	0	0	15	100	0	30
2019	Full-time	60	11	4	1	0	23	92	2	825
2019	Part-time	72	0	0	0	0	28	100	0	14

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	Full-time	73	16	4	2	0	1	3	93	2	690
2022	Part-time	81	5	0	0	0	0	15	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	74	15	6	1	1	0	3	92	2	728
2020	Part-time	90	7	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	30
2019	Full-time	71	17	6	1	1	0	4	91	2	828
2019	Part-time	72	7	7	5	0	0	9	87	6	14

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	Full-time	74	12	4	3	3	1	3	90	6	690
2022	Part-time	64	11	10	0	10	0	5	79	11	20
2020	Full-time	74	12	4	3	3	1	3	89	7	725
2020	Part-time	58	12	10	11	7	0	3	72	18	30
2019	Full-time	74	10	6	4	4	0	2	86	8	830
2019	Part-time	64	10	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	13

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	Full-time	52	30	10	4	2	0	2	84	6	690
2022	Part-time	59	25	5	0	7	0	5	88	7	20
2020	Full-time	52	27	14	4	1	1	1	81	6	726
2020	Part-time	69	28	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	30
2019	Full-time	58	25	10	3	2	0	2	85	5	832
2019	Part-time	46	32	21	0	0	0	0	79	0	14

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	30	41	15	8	36	22	690
2022	Part-time	30	47	23	0	0	77	0	20
2020	Full-time	13	30	36	16	5	43	21	724
2020	Part-time	39	23	30	8	0	62	8	30
2019	Full-time	16	35	35	11	3	51	13	837
2019	Part-time	21	41	32	5	0	62	5	14

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	24	39	17	8	26	35	690
2022	Part-time	0	5	40	22	33	55	5	20
2020	Full-time	12	21	40	20	7	27	33	726
2020	Part-time	3	9	30	34	24	58	12	30
2019	Full-time	6	20	41	24	9	34	26	833
2019	Part-time	6	14	23	48	10	58	19	13

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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	Full-time	25	62	12	1	690
2022	Part-time	40	44	15	0	20
2020	Full-time	25	54	19	2	728
2020	Part-time	29	41	26	4	30

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	Full-time	40	60	165
2020	Full-time	43	57	186
2020	Part-time	39	61	10

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	Full-time	44	19	10	5	4	3	15	77	11	690
2022	Part-time	27	5	0	0	7	0	62	83	17	20
2020	Full-time	45	20	12	6	6	1	9	72	14	727
2020	Part-time	54	9	10	7	0	3	17	79	9	30
2019	Full-time	43	20	14	7	8	1	6	68	17	821
2019	Part-time	52	23	6	12	0	0	7	81	13	14

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	Full-time	14	16	14	20	27	3	6	33	52	165
2020	Full-time	19	23	14	19	19	2	4	44	40	186
2020	Part-time	28	10	19	9	24	0	10	42	36	10

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	21	13	23	28	4	5	30	56	165
2020	Full-time	10	16	18	22	30	1	2	27	54	187
2020	Part-time	19	10	29	9	24	0	9	32	36	10

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Privy Council Office by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

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

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

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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

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

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.

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

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

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

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.

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

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

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

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources