2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission by Question 104. What is your current employee status?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 38 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 35 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 373
2020 Term 19 61 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 38 5 7 4 0 0 84 10 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 330
2018 Term 29 49 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 10
2018 Casual 40 51 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 10 7 3 1 0 79 11 373
2020 Term 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 32 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 39 13 8 4 0 0 76 11 330
2018 Casual 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 31 9 2 0 0 0 89 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 33 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 371
2020 Term 36 44 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 329
2018 Term 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 36 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 37 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 374
2020 Term 54 26 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 330
2018 Term 47 34 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2018 Casual 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 26 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 26 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 373
2020 Term 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 26 8 2 3 0 1 87 5 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 26 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 330
2018 Term 51 19 9 0 9 11 0 79 11 10
2018 Casual 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 29 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 30 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 373
2020 Term 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 33 6 6 2 0 1 87 7 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 329
2018 Term 29 41 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 10
2018 Casual 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 22 11 5 3 2 1 81 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 24 13 5 3 3 0 79 8 373
2020 Term 55 25 9 0 0 11 0 90 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 8 7 3 2 1 81 11 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 11 8 3 2 0 77 12 331
2018 Term 51 9 9 9 9 11 0 68 21 10
2018 Casual 47 29 0 11 0 0 13 87 13 10
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 21 8 3 1 0 4 87 4 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 25 8 4 1 1 1 86 5 369
2020 Term 72 9 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 26 10 3 1 1 2 86 4 368

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 24 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 29 6 6 3 1 1 85 9 372
2020 Term 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 30 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 325
2018 Term 64 19 0 9 0 0 8 90 10 10
2018 Casual 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 21 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 24 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 373
2020 Term 72 17 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 23 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 330
2018 Term 43 39 0 0 9 0 8 90 10 10
2018 Casual 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 29 12 11 4 6 0 72 16 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 33 8 9 3 5 1 80 12 374
2020 Term 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 39 10 10 4 4 0 75 14 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 14 9 2 2 0 75 11 331
2018 Term 17 53 9 0 0 21 0 88 0 10
2018 Casual 53 38 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 16 11 5 2 0 68 16 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 36 9 8 4 2 1 79 12 373
2020 Term 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 13 9 3 1 0 74 13 330
2018 Term 40 21 9 9 9 11 0 68 21 10
2018 Casual 44 47 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 37 16 13 4 3 0 66 18 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 40 12 8 3 4 0 76 11 373
2020 Term 55 17 19 0 0 9 0 79 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 16 9 3 4 0 71 12 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 18 8 2 3 0 71 10 330
2018 Term 38 9 9 13 19 11 0 54 36 10

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 11 12 4 1 0 72 17 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 39 14 8 5 2 0 72 13 374
2020 Term 65 26 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 40 17 11 7 2 0 65 18 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 42 17 10 6 2 0 66 17 331
2018 Term 29 43 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 10
2018 Casual 31 38 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 10
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 30 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 373
2020 Term 48 34 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 10 9 5 1 0 75 15 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 39 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 329
2018 Term 43 30 8 9 9 0 0 73 19 10
2018 Casual 71 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 44 3 5 3 0 0 88 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 40 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 371
2020 Term 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 43 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 47 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 331
2018 Term 38 21 41 0 0 0 0 59 0 10
2018 Casual 38 40 0 9 0 0 13 90 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 31 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 12 4 3 1 1 81 6 373
2020 Term 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 29 10 6 4 1 0 79 10 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 330
2018 Term 39 34 19 0 0 0 8 80 0 10

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 8 7 1 0 1 84 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 34 11 6 1 1 1 81 8 373
2020 Term 36 44 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 42 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 47 9 7 1 0 1 82 8 332
2018 Term 38 28 0 13 9 11 0 75 25 10
2018 Casual 29 42 8 9 0 0 13 81 10 10

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 19 11 2 2 1 2 84 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 19 9 5 4 1 1 82 9 370
2020 Term 72 17 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 12 5 4 3 0 79 9 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 39 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 373
2020 Term 26 36 20 9 0 9 0 68 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 40 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 41 17 8 6 1 0 68 15 330
2018 Term 42 9 19 11 9 9 0 57 23 10
2018 Casual 38 40 13 0 0 9 0 86 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 22 12 2 2 1 3 84 4 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 19 12 5 3 1 4 79 8 373
2020 Term 26 18 18 0 9 9 20 62 13 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 23 10 4 3 1 2 82 7 368

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 19 7 4 1 0 3 87 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 18 9 3 1 1 4 86 5 374
2020 Term 52 19 9 0 0 0 20 89 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 19 9 4 2 2 2 84 6 367

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 11 2 2 3 4 7 92 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 9 2 3 2 2 5 91 6 373
2020 Term 71 0 0 0 0 9 20 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 7 5 4 3 3 3 88 7 363

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 9 2 1 1 1 10 95 2 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 8 3 0 1 2 8 95 1 370
2020 Term 72 8 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 6 2 1 1 1 11 96 2 367

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 28 14 13 13 3 2 58 27 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 27 18 12 12 1 2 58 24 374
2020 Term 26 30 17 18 0 9 0 62 20 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 31 13 15 14 2 3 57 30 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 34 14 12 15 1 2 57 29 330
2018 Term 34 37 0 0 9 11 8 88 12 10
2018 Casual 31 35 0 0 0 9 25 100 0 10

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 38 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 371
2020 Term 45 26 11 18 0 0 0 71 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 328
2018 Term 38 37 13 0 0 0 11 85 0 10
2018 Casual 46 22 9 11 0 0 13 77 13 10

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 10 3 3 0 0 83 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 34 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 373
2020 Term 45 35 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 36 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 327
2018 Term 30 27 22 9 0 11 0 64 11 10
2018 Casual 57 31 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 34 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 373
2020 Term 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 39 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 37 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 331
2018 Term 38 39 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 10
2018 Casual 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 40 16 5 2 2 0 76 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 44 14 5 2 1 0 78 8 374
2020 Term 35 27 9 0 9 20 0 77 11 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 49 12 5 2 1 1 81 7 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 38 18 6 4 1 0 72 10 331
2018 Term 21 40 28 0 0 0 11 68 0 10

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 23 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 27 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 374
2020 Term 65 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 28 7 5 1 1 0 88 5 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 25 5 5 2 0 1 87 8 330
2018 Term 63 19 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2018 Casual 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 36 11 3 3 0 0 84 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 37 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 374
2020 Term 45 37 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 36 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 363
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 39 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 332
2018 Term 66 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2018 Casual 63 18 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 18 3 1 0 2 2 96 1 315

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 44 26 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 47 34 374
2020 Term 0 53 47 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 42 35 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 33 331
2018 Term 19 38 43 10
2018 Casual 52 20 28 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 42 28 6 0 4 95
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 38 41 0 1 6 87
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 38 39 0 0 7 84
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 31 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 368
2020 Term 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 38 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 38 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 331
2018 Term 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Casual 42 38 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 47 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 45 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 373
2020 Term 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 45 11 5 2 1 0 82 6 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 47 11 8 0 0 0 80 8 330
2018 Term 38 43 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2018 Casual 42 26 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 15 34 26 18 1 3 46 19 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 14 40 28 13 1 1 41 18 371
2020 Term 0 18 27 26 29 0 0 55 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 15 36 31 12 0 1 43 20 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 17 36 29 13 0 1 42 21 329
2018 Term 22 9 9 30 21 0 8 55 35 10
2018 Casual 0 13 49 29 9 0 0 38 13 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 17 30 25 18 2 2 44 24 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 14 32 28 17 1 0 46 22 372
2020 Term 0 0 27 36 37 0 0 73 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 31 28 15 1 1 45 23 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 14 33 27 15 1 0 43 23 329
2018 Term 13 9 37 0 21 11 8 26 28 10
2018 Casual 0 28 22 27 11 0 13 43 32 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 10 29 32 23 1 3 56 13 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 8 34 34 19 0 1 54 12 370
2020 Term 9 0 18 37 36 0 0 73 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 10 35 32 20 1 1 53 12 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 11 37 34 15 0 0 49 13 329
2018 Term 0 9 22 39 9 0 20 60 12 10
2018 Casual 0 0 31 26 31 0 13 65 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 17 25 21 23 0 4 46 28 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 26 27 22 1 1 50 23 371
2020 Term 9 9 20 19 43 0 0 62 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 29 25 21 2 3 48 22 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 18 34 24 17 1 1 41 25 329
2018 Term 0 0 41 8 39 0 11 54 0 10
2018 Casual 0 18 28 33 9 0 13 48 21 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 25 23 24 2 4 50 24 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 7 25 32 27 1 2 61 13 373
2020 Term 9 0 0 19 61 11 0 90 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 11 25 29 24 3 4 56 17 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 32 24 21 1 2 46 21 328
2018 Term 19 19 0 21 21 8 13 53 47 10
2018 Casual 13 0 49 0 29 9 0 32 14 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 11 30 26 20 1 5 48 20 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 11 33 27 20 3 1 49 17 372
2020 Term 9 0 36 9 35 11 0 49 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 12 31 31 17 1 3 50 17 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 13 38 28 16 1 0 44 17 329
2018 Term 9 0 21 30 17 9 13 61 12 10
2018 Casual 8 0 60 0 20 0 13 23 9 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 9 21 33 31 0 3 66 12 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 12 34 29 19 1 1 49 16 372
2020 Term 10 9 18 35 28 0 0 63 19 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 10 27 35 22 1 2 59 13 367

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 45 13 11 6 2 0 70 17 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 47 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 372
2020 Term 36 27 19 0 0 18 0 77 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 44 20 9 4 2 0 66 13 367

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 24 6 4 3 0 1 88 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 7 4 5 1 0 84 9 372
2020 Term 65 26 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 28 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 329
2018 Term 47 21 0 32 0 0 0 68 32 10
2018 Casual 63 28 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 90 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 372
2020 Term 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 34 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 36 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 331
2018 Term 47 11 19 22 0 0 0 59 22 10
2018 Casual 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 27 9 2 2 1 0 88 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 33 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 372
2020 Term 54 35 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 36 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 330
2018 Term 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Casual 58 22 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 372
2020 Term 44 27 11 0 9 9 0 78 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 41 12 5 2 3 1 80 7 362
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 41 8 6 2 1 0 83 8 330
2018 Term 38 39 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 10
2018 Casual 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 9 4 3 4 1 84 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 11 6 2 4 0 79 9 374
2020 Term 44 36 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 11 5 2 3 1 81 7 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 39 13 5 1 3 0 80 7 332
2018 Term 47 21 9 13 9 0 0 68 22 10
2018 Casual 49 20 22 0 0 9 0 76 0 10

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 24 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 30 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 372
2020 Term 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 30 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 36 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 330
2018 Term 47 43 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2018 Casual 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 25 6 5 5 6 7 81 12 315

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 24 7 4 6 6 7 81 11 315

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 26 19 3 2 6 2 74 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 15 5 2 5 1 76 8 374
2020 Term 9 44 18 0 9 20 0 66 11 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 26 9 5 3 5 5 81 9 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 31 9 5 4 4 2 81 10 371
2020 Term 36 35 0 9 0 20 0 89 11 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 17 19 3 4 38 6 54 13 315

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 24 15 6 4 8 9 70 12 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 31 19 5 4 8 5 68 11 372
2020 Term 36 17 9 0 0 38 0 85 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28 21 9 3 6 5 63 14 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 36 14 11 5 6 2 67 17 331
2018 Term 29 34 9 9 9 9 0 69 21 10
2018 Casual 51 22 9 0 0 18 0 89 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 36 12 7 3 4 1 76 11 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 14 7 4 4 1 74 11 374
2020 Term 44 28 19 0 0 9 0 79 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 32 16 12 4 3 1 67 17 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 14 10 3 2 1 72 14 331
2018 Term 17 43 19 0 9 11 0 68 11 10
2018 Casual 37 22 22 11 0 9 0 64 12 10

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 39 15 5 2 2 0 78 7 373
2020 Term 53 38 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 36 19 7 2 2 0 72 9 364
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 47 17 7 1 1 0 75 8 329
2018 Casual 29 38 24 0 0 9 0 74 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 23 16 11 8 16 3 58 23 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 22 17 10 11 13 2 55 25 371
2020 Term 17 17 19 0 9 18 20 54 15 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 19 24 14 10 11 3 45 28 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 20 20 16 11 13 5 44 32 331
2018 Term 0 13 39 9 9 21 8 18 26 10
2018 Casual 20 26 9 13 11 9 13 58 30 10

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 31 1 3 2 0 0 93 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 41 2 7 1 0 0 90 8 373
2020 Term 37 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 8 3 4 1 3 85 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 9 7 2 0 1 81 9 373
2020 Term 28 43 11 18 0 0 0 71 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 38 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 364

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 30 5 2 2 1 1 91 4 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 9 4 2 0 1 86 6 368
2020 Term 45 37 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 366

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 17 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 20 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 372
2020 Term 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 90 6 1 1 1 0 0 97 3 315
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 11 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 367

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 16 4 2 2 1 78 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 15 5 1 0 0 78 6 373
2020 Term 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 34 13 4 1 2 0 81 6 366

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 374
2020 Term 0 100 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 329

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 35 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 40

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 31 40

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 43

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 44
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 40

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 40

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 40

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 40

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 40

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 33 40

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 40

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 40

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 43

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 43

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 40

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 40

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 43

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 44
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 44

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 44

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 40

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 44
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 44
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 43

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 43

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 37 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 43
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 43

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 13 13 4 3 36 13 60 14 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 16 18 5 5 29 7 57 15 374
2020 Term 8 9 19 0 0 55 9 47 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 19 7 4 32 7 51 18 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 17 19 6 3 31 8 54 15 329
2018 Term 29 11 9 0 23 19 9 56 31 10
2018 Casual 38 9 13 11 0 29 0 67 16 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 31 15 4 2 12 2 76 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 29 18 5 3 10 1 71 8 374
2020 Term 26 26 10 0 0 38 0 84 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 30 18 7 3 10 1 70 10 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 39 18 5 2 8 0 73 7 329
2018 Term 29 30 0 0 23 19 0 72 28 10
2018 Casual 37 13 22 11 0 18 0 60 13 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 374
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 329
2018 Casual 0 100 10

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 20

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 38 20

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 20

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 20

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 20

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 20

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 20

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 20

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 20

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 20

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 20

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 20

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 16 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 12 15 4 1 38 12 62 9 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 16 17 4 4 32 5 60 13 372
2020 Term 0 17 19 0 0 55 9 47 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 13 17 6 2 38 9 53 14 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 17 19 3 2 33 7 59 9 329
2018 Term 20 9 11 23 0 28 9 46 36 10
2018 Casual 38 11 22 0 0 29 0 69 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 28 14 2 2 11 4 79 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 16 5 3 9 1 74 8 374
2020 Term 17 46 10 0 0 27 0 86 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 28 20 6 1 11 2 69 8 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 34 19 3 2 11 0 73 6 331
2018 Term 29 19 11 13 9 19 0 58 28 10
2018 Casual 49 11 22 0 0 18 0 74 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 371
2020 Term 0 100 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 367

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 21 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 37

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 87 13 37

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 48 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 39 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 32

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 27 5 1 1 2 6 92 2 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 9 3 2 2 2 85 5 372
2020 Term 37 36 0 0 0 9 18 100 0 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 22 8 2 30 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 9 8 0 3 0 0 90 3 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 9 17 11 46 5 2 61 21 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 23 10 38 7 0 51 24 50
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 20 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 24 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 373
2020 Term 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 4 8 6 46 4 29 77 11 315

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 13 3 1 2 1 82 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 38 8 2 1 2 0 88 3 373
2020 Term 46 26 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 43 14 3 2 2 0 80 6 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 41 11 5 1 1 0 82 7 331
2018 Term 21 58 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 10
2018 Casual 42 17 31 0 11 0 0 58 11 10

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 37 14 2 315

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 20 7 2 1 1 2 89 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 8 3 2 2 1 85 6 372
2020 Term 74 17 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 22 7 7 4 1 1 82 11 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 26 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 372
2020 Term 46 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 39 10 4 4 1 0 81 8 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 34 14 6 3 1 0 76 10 373
2020 Term 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 40 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 40 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 332
2018 Term 17 30 34 19 0 0 0 47 19 10
2018 Casual 33 29 18 0 11 9 0 68 12 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 43 14 11 1 2 0 74 12 115
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 46 15 9 2 0 0 75 10 133

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 9 8 6 0 2 77 14 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 30 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 373
2020 Term 38 44 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 30 20 9 9 0 1 62 18 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 25 21 10 16 0 1 52 27 331
2018 Term 49 0 30 9 11 0 0 49 21 10
2018 Casual 22 29 40 0 9 0 0 51 9 10

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 25 31 13 7 0 1 48 21 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 29 31 13 8 0 0 48 22 372
2020 Term 18 26 29 18 9 0 0 44 27 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 25 11 4 1 1 59 15 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 35 30 12 5 0 1 52 17 331
2018 Term 36 11 34 19 0 0 0 47 19 10
2018 Casual 29 20 33 9 9 0 0 49 18 10

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 22 8 4 0 1 66 12 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 32 23 9 5 0 1 62 15 373
2020 Term 20 43 18 0 9 0 10 70 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 30 22 8 4 0 2 66 12 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 38 27 9 3 0 1 61 12 329
2018 Term 27 30 23 9 0 0 11 64 11 10
2018 Casual 33 26 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 22 21 16 14 0 2 48 31 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 28 21 12 10 1 1 56 23 373
2020 Term 46 18 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 30 21 14 8 1 1 56 22 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 28 28 17 8 0 1 47 25 330
2018 Term 27 21 43 0 9 0 0 47 9 10
2018 Casual 20 17 22 0 42 0 0 37 42 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 14 4 3 0 3 79 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 27 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 372
2020 Term 29 35 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 9 3 1 0 4 87 4 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 31 13 2 1 0 4 84 3 330
2018 Term 58 30 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 10
2018 Casual 58 29 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 32 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 29 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 371
2020 Term 20 34 28 0 18 0 0 54 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 27 16 8 4 0 1 71 12 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 31 16 9 4 0 1 70 13 331
2018 Term 49 21 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 10
2018 Casual 24 35 13 9 20 0 0 58 29 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 30 18 2 4 1 1 75 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 33 17 7 2 1 1 74 9 374
2020 Term 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 36 18 6 2 1 1 75 8 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 18 7 4 0 1 70 11 331
2018 Term 31 58 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 10
2018 Casual 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 18 5 5 0 1 72 10 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 19 7 3 1 1 70 10 371
2020 Term 32 37 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 40 18 6 2 0 1 74 8 363
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 19 7 2 1 2 71 9 329
2018 Casual 42 17 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 10

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 28 15 5 4 0 1 76 9 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 33 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 371
2020 Term 42 28 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 33 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 18 7 3 0 1 71 10 330
2018 Term 47 9 13 21 9 0 0 57 30 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 18 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 27 8 7 5 0 1 80 12 371
2020 Term 65 17 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 24 12 6 6 0 1 75 12 362

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 25 17 4 5 0 0 74 10 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 21 11 6 0 1 62 16 374
2020 Term 9 28 36 0 27 0 0 37 27 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 27 18 5 5 0 2 73 9 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 41 16 7 2 0 1 74 10 371
2020 Term 29 35 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 32 13 6 2 0 1 78 8 362
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 34 22 4 2 0 1 71 6 329
2018 Term 47 9 13 19 0 11 0 64 21 10
2018 Casual 31 60 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 13 8 2 5 1 2 85 7 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 371
2020 Term 45 8 29 18 0 0 0 53 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 24 10 2 4 0 2 83 7 361
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 21 15 4 2 1 3 79 6 330
2018 Casual 61 17 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 23 10 2 2 0 1 85 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 31 16 7 3 0 1 73 11 370
2020 Term 38 35 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 8 3 2 1 1 7 94 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 11 6 1 1 0 6 92 2 372
2020 Term 73 8 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 9 1 1 2 0 10 96 3 363
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 13 4 1 1 0 5 93 2 330
2018 Term 70 9 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 10
2018 Casual 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 8 5 1 3 1 6 91 4 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 10 6 3 3 0 4 87 6 372
2020 Term 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 12 8 4 4 1 2 84 8 367
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 14 8 1 4 0 3 86 6 329
2018 Term 68 0 0 23 0 0 9 75 25 10
2018 Casual 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 22 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 20 8 3 1 0 2 87 5 373
2020 Term 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 28 16 3 3 0 2 77 7 327
2018 Term 50 19 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 10
2018 Casual 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 13 8 2 3 0 3 87 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 15 7 5 4 1 2 84 9 371
2020 Term 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 20 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 359
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 21 13 5 5 0 2 76 11 329
2018 Term 38 21 22 19 0 0 0 59 19 10
2018 Casual 72 8 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 11 5 2 0 0 20 91 3 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 14 4 2 1 1 17 92 4 373
2020 Term 64 8 0 0 0 0 28 100 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 17 6 2 1 1 19 89 3 363
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 18 5 2 1 0 23 89 4 326
2018 Term 61 9 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 13 6 1 0 0 7 92 1 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 16 4 0 1 0 5 94 1 374
2020 Term 64 17 10 0 0 0 9 89 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 17 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 363
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 18 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 328
2018 Casual 81 0 0 11 0 8 0 88 12 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 10 2 0 2 0 5 96 2 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 10 2 2 1 1 2 95 3 373
2020 Term 17 9 47 9 18 0 0 26 27 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 8 1 1 2 0 4 95 3 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 11 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 329
2018 Term 27 0 21 11 41 0 0 27 53 10
2018 Casual 22 26 0 29 11 0 13 54 46 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 12 3 2 0 2 82 5 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 34 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 374
2020 Term 47 35 0 9 0 9 0 90 10 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 25 17 3 2 0 2 78 5 365
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 17 4 3 0 2 76 6 328
2018 Term 51 21 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 10
2018 Casual 60 20 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 10

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 30 41 11 3 0 0 45 14 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 37 38 10 2 0 0 50 13 372
2020 Term 29 27 26 18 0 0 0 56 18 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 37 33 9 2 0 0 56 11 368
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 31 42 9 2 0 0 47 12 332
2018 Term 9 13 47 30 0 0 0 22 30 10
2018 Casual 31 38 11 9 11 0 0 69 20 10

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 16 40 26 14 0 0 40 20 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 18 40 27 9 0 0 36 24 373
2020 Term 0 28 26 26 20 0 0 46 28 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 13 38 27 16 0 0 43 18 366
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 15 40 26 15 0 0 41 18 328
2018 Term 0 28 53 19 0 0 0 19 28 10
2018 Casual 20 18 49 0 13 0 0 13 38 10
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 76 10 0 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 61 11 0 374
2020 Term 26 64 10 0 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 45
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 103

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 17 8 4 4 1 17 80 10 315
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 18 12 8 6 0 8 73 14 374
2020 Term 64 18 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 19 14 10 8 1 7 66 19 363
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 13 16 12 12 2 7 55 27 331
2018 Term 51 9 0 9 9 0 21 76 24 10
2018 Casual 48 9 0 0 9 0 34 86 14 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 33 20 2 24 0 9 50 28 45
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 27 18 14 10 1 7 54 27 103

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 15 12 16 49 0 4 20 68 45
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 15 19 24 1 9 35 48 103
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