2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission by Question 121. Which ethnic origins do you identify with?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 43 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 25
2022 Southern Europe 67 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 53 34 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 43 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 57 29 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 33 47 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 15

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 52 33 7 8 0 0 0 86 8 25
2022 Southern Europe 74 14 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 49 39 2 8 2 0 0 89 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 33 3 0 5 0 5 92 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 47 34 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 15

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 60 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 56 32 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 32 8 0 0 0 5 91 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 54 34 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 54 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 40 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 25
2022 Southern Europe 57 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 52 38 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 57 27 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 67 15 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 42 38 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 15

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 54 25 15 3 4 0 0 79 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 61 32 2 2 4 0 0 92 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 6 9 3 10 0 0 78 13 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 71 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 56 18 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 15

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 28 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 53 40 2 2 4 0 0 92 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 10 13 5 5 0 0 78 10 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 20 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 47 33 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 15

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 48 22 15 7 0 0 8 76 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 47 21 26 0 6 0 0 68 6 15
2022 Western Europe 54 32 5 4 0 2 4 91 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 66 11 7 7 5 5 0 80 13 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 13 16 0 3 3 0 80 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 48 27 6 14 5 0 0 75 20 15
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 63 22 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 68 15 11 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2022 Western Europe 67 21 7 2 2 0 2 89 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 69 6 14 6 0 0 5 79 6 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 57 26 10 3 0 0 3 86 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 22 14 7 5 0 6 72 13 15

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 62 27 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 80 8 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 75 14 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 25 8 6 0 0 5 85 7 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 72 16 9 0 0 0 3 91 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 49 18 6 15 12 0 0 67 27 15

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 56 25 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 0 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Western Europe 63 26 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 18 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 83 8 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 53 20 7 14 5 0 0 74 19 15

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 46 22 14 8 7 4 0 70 15 25
2022 Southern Europe 26 69 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 31 32 19 7 6 4 0 66 14 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 49 13 15 18 5 0 0 62 23 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 50 26 0 4 3 16 0 91 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 47 18 0 21 5 8 0 71 29 15

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 46 18 15 14 7 0 0 64 20 25
2022 Southern Europe 25 47 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2022 Western Europe 26 43 13 6 7 4 0 72 14 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 39 26 18 13 5 0 0 64 18 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 30 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 40 25 21 0 13 0 0 65 13 15

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 24 33 18 22 3 0 0 57 24 25
2022 Southern Europe 25 55 14 0 0 6 0 85 0 15
2022 Western Europe 26 34 19 13 4 4 0 63 18 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 31 37 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 35 28 13 13 3 4 4 68 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 34 31 11 15 8 0 0 65 24 15

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 39 19 7 29 3 4 0 60 33 25
2022 Southern Europe 27 61 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 37 31 18 5 9 0 0 68 15 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 37 3 11 8 0 0 77 19 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 47 3 10 8 0 0 79 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 47 17 8 19 8 0 0 64 27 15
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 26 23 4 3 0 0 71 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 56 30 6 4 6 0 0 85 9 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 30 6 4 5 0 7 85 9 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 42 34 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 15

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 31 51 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 67 21 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Western Europe 50 43 2 2 4 0 0 93 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 29 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 56 36 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 36 38 0 21 5 0 0 74 26 15

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 41 41 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 0 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Western Europe 62 25 4 6 3 0 0 86 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 20 14 10 0 0 5 75 10 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 40 25 0 6 20 0 8 71 29 15

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 39 36 22 3 0 0 0 75 3 25
2022 Southern Europe 48 39 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2022 Western Europe 63 26 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 32 5 7 10 0 0 79 17 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 60 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 49 18 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15

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 Northern Europe 57 25 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 0 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 63 18 8 2 5 0 4 84 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 15 18 4 0 0 9 77 4 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 74 8 15 0 0 3 0 84 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 62 14 7 13 5 0 0 75 18 15

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 39 26 22 10 0 4 0 67 10 25
2022 Southern Europe 35 53 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Western Europe 32 50 10 2 4 2 0 84 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 58 18 9 3 10 3 0 78 13 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 33 16 3 0 7 0 80 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 49 30 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 15

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 26 12 4 0 0 7 83 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 54 24 18 2 2 0 0 78 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 62 24 6 0 3 0 4 90 4 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 12 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 63 16 7 7 0 0 7 85 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 67 23 6 0 2 2 0 91 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 12 3 4 5 0 4 87 10 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 26 3 0 0 0 7 96 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 67 13 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 64 8 0 7 4 4 14 87 13 25
2022 Southern Europe 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 75 9 6 0 2 0 8 91 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 74 12 0 0 3 3 7 97 3 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 6 6 3 0 0 12 90 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 82 0 0 6 5 7 0 88 12 15

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 65 16 0 4 0 0 14 95 5 25
2022 Southern Europe 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 79 4 6 2 2 0 6 89 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 75 10 0 0 3 0 12 97 3 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 76 2 4 0 0 0 18 95 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 74 20 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 15

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 14 33 15 26 7 0 4 49 35 25
2022 Southern Europe 7 51 17 19 0 0 6 62 20 15
2022 Western Europe 29 34 5 19 9 0 4 64 30 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 31 16 6 14 5 0 63 21 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 22 17 5 14 0 0 64 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 34 20 26 7 5 8 0 58 13 15

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 52 30 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 67 22 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 47 41 2 7 3 0 0 88 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 38 6 11 0 0 5 82 11 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 61 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 48 19 27 7 0 0 0 66 7 15

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 46 36 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 57 29 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 37 9 0 5 0 5 85 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 57 32 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 35 33 13 8 5 7 0 73 14 15

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 39 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 61 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 59 27 6 8 0 0 0 87 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 26 10 0 5 5 0 85 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 40 27 22 6 5 0 0 67 11 15

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 33 41 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 52 29 6 6 0 8 0 87 7 15
2022 Western Europe 39 36 11 10 0 5 0 78 11 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 39 21 9 5 0 0 66 13 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 41 6 3 0 4 0 91 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 26 55 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 15

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 70 23 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 80 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 74 20 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 20 9 0 5 0 0 87 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 56 27 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 15

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 26 55 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 25
2022 Southern Europe 55 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 46 35 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 58 26 12 0 5 0 0 84 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 27 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 50 31 14 0 6 0 0 81 6 15

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 77 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 80 13 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 79 15 0 4 0 2 0 96 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 86 11 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 93 4 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 42 36 23 25
2022 Southern Europe 33 46 21 15
2022 Western Europe 19 53 27 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 34 29 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 22 60 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 41 39 21 15

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 27 46 0 16 0 11 10
2022 Western Europe 29 52 9 0 0 10 10
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 28 9 26 0 0 10
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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 Northern Europe 64 28 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 68 29 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 61 34 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 28 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 47 40 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 30 37 8 15 10 0 0 67 25 25
2022 Southern Europe 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 34 50 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 36 4 10 0 0 5 85 11 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 44 16 3 0 3 0 80 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 34 37 20 0 0 8 0 78 0 15

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 16 39 42 3 0 0 45 16 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 7 40 25 28 0 0 54 7 15
2022 Western Europe 0 21 39 24 16 0 0 40 21 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 8 9 34 22 24 0 3 47 18 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 3 9 26 24 33 2 3 60 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 5 19 40 6 30 0 0 36 24 15

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 4 11 60 25 0 0 0 25 15 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 27 18 20 36 0 0 55 27 15
2022 Western Europe 13 19 31 15 21 2 0 36 32 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 8 20 19 27 21 0 5 50 30 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 16 22 30 20 0 3 52 26 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 14 8 32 24 22 0 0 47 21 15

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 4 41 40 16 0 0 55 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 0 26 47 28 0 0 74 0 15
2022 Western Europe 0 15 32 28 23 2 0 52 15 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 17 3 34 33 11 0 3 45 20 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 2 13 24 28 30 0 3 60 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 13 0 13 36 38 0 0 74 13 15

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 4 22 39 27 9 0 0 36 26 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 14 29 22 35 0 0 57 14 15
2022 Western Europe 13 12 27 24 22 0 2 47 25 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 13 11 27 16 24 0 10 44 27 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 18 17 25 32 0 3 59 23 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 11 18 21 13 29 0 8 45 32 15

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 19 28 42 11 0 0 53 19 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 31 20 22 27 0 0 49 31 15
2022 Western Europe 4 17 30 22 16 9 2 43 24 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 5 26 16 25 22 0 6 50 33 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 15 21 24 32 0 3 58 20 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 5 13 28 24 31 0 0 55 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 17 16 39 20 8 0 0 28 33 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 8 21 43 28 0 0 71 8 15
2022 Western Europe 14 13 32 23 13 2 2 37 29 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 8 6 33 24 18 0 11 47 16 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 7 5 15 39 29 0 6 72 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 14 6 42 16 22 0 0 38 20 15

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 18 33 20 29 0 0 49 18 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 23 14 21 42 0 0 63 23 15
2022 Western Europe 0 10 20 38 30 0 2 70 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 0 18 29 37 0 4 69 13 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 2 9 17 38 33 0 0 72 11 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 0 22 18 38 22 0 0 60 22 15

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 19 34 11 25 11 0 0 53 36 25
2022 Southern Europe 35 49 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 Western Europe 28 46 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 36 31 6 6 17 3 0 70 24 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 52 16 11 2 0 0 71 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 34 19 13 23 5 7 0 56 30 15

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 28 11 4 7 0 0 78 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 81 7 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 72 21 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 61 23 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 74 18 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 59 6 7 7 13 0 8 70 22 15

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 57 18 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 76 15 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 32 3 0 5 0 0 92 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 77 18 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 67 14 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 15

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 62 26 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 Western Europe 59 30 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 58 28 9 0 0 0 5 91 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 75 22 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 60 21 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 15

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 43 33 12 4 4 4 0 80 8 25
2022 Southern Europe 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 56 33 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 9 8 7 5 0 0 80 11 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 62 25 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 53 27 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 15

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 35 50 4 7 0 4 0 88 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 42 32 15 4 2 6 0 78 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 22 10 0 5 8 0 84 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 54 34 0 7 3 2 0 90 10 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 39 20 12 0 13 16 0 70 16 15

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 57 32 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 60 30 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 68 10 9 8 0 0 5 82 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 81 13 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 62 26 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15

Anti-racism

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 59 12 8 8 0 0 13 82 9 25
2022 Southern Europe 47 27 0 0 9 11 6 89 11 15
2022 Western Europe 52 23 5 2 8 4 5 83 11 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 49 26 3 0 8 10 4 87 9 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 11 6 2 0 10 11 89 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 46 21 8 0 12 13 0 77 14 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 58 16 12 4 0 0 10 82 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 47 27 0 6 9 11 0 83 17 15
2022 Western Europe 58 19 5 2 6 4 5 85 9 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 26 0 0 8 10 4 91 9 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 10 8 2 0 14 11 87 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 46 5 8 8 20 13 0 58 32 15

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 52 19 20 3 0 7 0 75 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 58 21 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 15
2022 Western Europe 44 20 20 8 0 5 2 70 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 33 3 0 5 11 0 91 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 46 19 25 0 0 7 3 72 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 27 17 27 15 8 6 0 47 25 15

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 69 8 8 4 0 8 3 86 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 55 28 0 6 0 11 0 93 7 15
2022 Western Europe 47 29 5 8 4 3 4 82 13 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 20 11 10 5 8 0 73 16 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 56 23 2 2 0 6 11 94 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 21 0 5 15 7 0 78 22 15

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 11 22 22 8 3 29 4 50 17 25
2022 Southern Europe 20 6 23 0 0 52 0 53 0 15
2022 Western Europe 12 18 13 2 9 44 2 55 20 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 13 23 11 3 0 47 5 73 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 22 13 17 3 6 28 11 58 14 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 25 22 11 0 7 34 0 72 11 15

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 38 19 11 11 7 11 4 66 21 25
2022 Southern Europe 52 29 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2022 Western Europe 36 31 9 8 2 8 7 78 11 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 29 15 4 8 0 16 68 14 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 16 9 0 0 16 11 88 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 19 22 7 7 5 20 20 68 20 15

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 52 18 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 25
2022 Southern Europe 39 47 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2022 Western Europe 38 36 16 7 4 0 0 74 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 53 6 0 8 3 3 85 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 37 6 5 0 5 5 88 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 55 24 7 6 8 0 0 78 15 15

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 52 18 23 8 0 0 0 70 8 25
2022 Southern Europe 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 Western Europe 47 30 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 49 43 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 41 16 0 2 3 0 82 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 51 25 7 8 0 8 0 83 9 15

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 31 21 8 7 11 16 7 67 22 25
2022 Southern Europe 43 33 13 6 0 6 0 80 6 15
2022 Western Europe 25 27 15 8 11 14 0 60 22 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 9 28 0 11 19 7 47 15 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 29 23 10 7 2 27 3 73 13 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 48 0 13 6 5 23 5 67 16 15

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 34 48 0 14 3 0 0 83 17 25
2022 Southern Europe 48 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 59 39 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 79 8 3 5 5 0 0 87 10 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 63 11 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 15

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 47 25 7 8 10 0 3 75 18 25
2022 Southern Europe 58 14 14 0 6 7 0 78 7 15
2022 Western Europe 58 35 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 58 23 3 7 0 0 9 89 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 23 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 72 8 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 57 25 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 25
2022 Southern Europe 58 29 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 10
2022 Western Europe 71 24 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 74 14 0 3 5 0 5 92 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 16 7 0 0 0 4 93 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 73 15 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 93 4 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 86 8 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 Western Europe 75 12 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 10 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 83 5 5 3 0 3 0 91 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 87 7 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 84 12 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 0 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Western Europe 95 2 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 91 4 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 95 2 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 38 26 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 56 7 13 6 6 11 0 72 13 15
2022 Western Europe 46 33 10 9 0 2 0 80 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 66 15 13 3 3 0 0 80 6 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 23 16 0 0 2 0 84 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 40 33 12 7 8 0 0 73 15 15

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 27 15 22 0 7 25 4 60 10 25
2022 Western Europe 20 8 12 5 5 28 22 55 21 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 19 8 4 0 3 38 28 80 9 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 15 12 13 9 0 40 11 56 18 35

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 35 28 18 11 0 7 0 69 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 57 24 6 0 0 13 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 36 29 25 2 5 0 4 67 7 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 38 29 7 0 3 23 0 87 4 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 35 28 14 3 3 15 2 76 7 35

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 Southern Europe 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 30 12 11 3 0 40 4 75 5 25
2022 Western Europe 20 4 13 7 0 37 19 55 17 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 17 14 7 0 0 44 18 82 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 15 10 18 3 0 37 18 55 6 35

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 Northern Europe 47 28 10 0 0 15 0 88 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 57 29 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2022 Western Europe 38 25 22 7 0 4 4 68 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 14 10 3 5 11 4 79 9 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 35 25 11 6 0 16 6 79 8 35

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 Northern Europe 12 88 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 100 15
2022 Western Europe 6 94 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 89 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 89 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 22 78 15

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 62 30 0 0 4 4 0 96 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 52 41 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 64 23 7 0 2 0 4 90 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 21 6 0 5 5 0 88 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 75 16 2 0 0 0 6 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 54 27 11 8 0 0 0 80 8 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 67 21 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2022 Southern Europe 70 13 0 6 0 11 0 93 7 15
2022 Western Europe 74 14 4 4 2 0 2 89 7 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 25 0 0 5 3 0 95 5 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 57 22 8 0 12 0 0 80 12 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 0 11 15 46 0 28 85 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 6 0 0 6 38 7 44 88 12 15
2022 Western Europe 2 4 6 7 51 4 26 83 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 6 4 3 40 5 42 81 12 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 3 0 4 55 8 30 95 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 5 7 14 0 60 8 6 70 14 15

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Western Europe 47 36 11 2 4 0 0 83 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 58 27 3 3 5 5 0 89 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 51 32 13 0 0 4 0 86 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 33 37 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 15

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 18 29 32 18 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 21 20 53 6 0 15
2022 Western Europe 20 33 33 11 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 30 9 48 14 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 41 26 8 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 13 19 36 20 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 81 6 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Western Europe 64 21 7 2 4 0 2 86 6 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 19 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 52 22 6 0 5 15 0 87 6 15

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 55 34 0 7 4 0 0 89 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 63 21 0 6 0 11 0 93 7 15
2022 Western Europe 66 16 8 4 4 0 2 84 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 30 11 5 5 3 0 79 10 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 24 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 50 15 0 24 12 0 0 64 36 15

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 32 39 14 11 4 0 0 71 14 25
2022 Southern Europe 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 34 48 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 25 4 3 5 4 0 88 8 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 54 30 10 3 0 3 0 87 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 33 41 7 6 5 8 0 81 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 39 42 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 15
2022 Western Europe 28 51 13 4 0 5 0 82 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 44 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 36 31 16 15 0 0 3 69 15 25
2022 Southern Europe 47 37 0 6 11 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Western Europe 50 20 16 2 12 0 0 70 14 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 16 0 12 5 3 0 82 18 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 56 36 3 2 3 0 0 92 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 18 14 22 0 0 0 64 22 15

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 11 46 19 16 7 0 0 57 23 25
2022 Southern Europe 15 36 36 13 0 0 0 51 13 15
2022 Western Europe 28 16 33 14 9 0 0 43 23 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 25 25 33 5 12 0 0 50 17 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 44 23 7 0 0 0 69 7 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 33 23 26 13 6 0 0 55 19 15

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 25 56 11 4 4 0 0 81 7 25
2022 Southern Europe 42 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2022 Western Europe 40 13 24 19 2 2 0 54 22 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 13 55 19 3 10 0 0 68 13 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 34 18 6 2 0 0 74 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 38 29 27 0 6 0 0 67 6 15

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 19 22 25 19 12 0 4 42 32 25
2022 Southern Europe 21 38 17 24 0 0 0 59 24 10
2022 Western Europe 34 17 14 18 16 0 2 52 35 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 19 20 23 8 23 0 6 42 33 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 35 17 34 13 2 0 0 51 15 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 14 30 35 5 7 0 9 48 14 15

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 48 22 19 4 4 0 4 73 8 25
2022 Southern Europe 72 20 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 44 26 18 2 8 0 2 71 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 31 7 0 4 0 7 88 4 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 71 20 0 5 0 2 2 95 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 66 13 0 7 6 0 8 86 14 15

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 21 51 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 25
2022 Southern Europe 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 44 27 19 5 4 0 0 71 10 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 42 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 35 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 14 7 29 6 0 0 59 34 15

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 20 58 19 0 3 0 0 78 3 25
2022 Southern Europe 72 16 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 47 29 13 2 7 2 0 78 9 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 33 9 5 4 0 3 82 9 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 62 20 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 44 30 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 15

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 19 39 29 6 7 0 0 58 13 25
2022 Southern Europe 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 30 45 15 0 7 2 0 77 8 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 30 13 9 8 0 6 68 18 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 20 22 3 0 0 0 75 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 37 32 13 0 18 0 0 69 18 15

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 25
2022 Southern Europe 52 36 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Western Europe 50 33 11 0 4 2 0 84 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 16 6 13 8 0 3 72 22 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 23 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 42 25 7 0 26 0 0 67 26 15

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 48 21 15 9 7 0 0 70 15 25
2022 Southern Europe 76 6 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2022 Western Europe 62 17 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 18 6 5 8 0 0 81 12 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 84 7 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 46 30 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 15

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 30 30 22 8 10 0 0 60 18 25
2022 Southern Europe 67 7 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 15
2022 Western Europe 58 30 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 18 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 69 20 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 45 22 15 6 11 0 0 68 17 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 30 17 31 7 11 0 4 49 19 25
2022 Southern Europe 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2022 Western Europe 44 41 4 5 6 0 0 85 11 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 30 15 0 4 0 3 81 4 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 63 18 9 4 3 3 0 83 8 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 54 19 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 55 12 12 7 3 0 12 76 11 25
2022 Southern Europe 73 14 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2022 Western Europe 75 12 8 0 3 0 2 89 3 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 10 3 0 16 0 11 79 18 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 84 5 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 88 0 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 38 38 21 0 3 0 0 76 3 25
2022 Southern Europe 63 15 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 15
2022 Western Europe 67 24 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 25 6 0 10 0 3 84 10 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 67 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 77 4 8 0 0 0 11 91 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 94 0 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 76 10 7 0 2 0 6 90 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 75 11 0 3 0 0 12 96 4 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 88 2 4 0 0 0 5 96 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 76 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 66 12 8 0 4 0 11 87 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 88 0 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2022 Western Europe 82 6 2 0 2 0 7 96 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 70 7 3 0 8 3 8 87 9 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 92 3 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 67 13 0 0 12 0 8 87 13 15

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 34 14 0 0 0 8 85 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 87 8 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 Western Europe 75 17 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 14 3 0 3 0 8 93 3 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 70 25 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 59 19 7 7 0 0 8 85 8 15

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 56 18 18 0 0 0 8 81 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 75 6 4 2 9 0 4 84 12 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 25 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 61 8 19 0 12 0 0 69 12 15

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 59 18 12 0 0 0 11 87 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 67 11 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 70 5 10 0 0 0 15 89 0 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 14 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 39 25 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 15

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 72 12 12 0 0 0 4 88 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 76 12 4 0 2 0 6 93 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 81 12 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 25
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 81 13 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 63 6 14 0 0 0 17 83 0 15

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 76 8 11 0 0 0 4 88 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 71 7 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2022 Western Europe 86 6 3 0 2 0 4 95 2 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 78 12 0 0 4 0 6 96 4 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 66 13 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 15

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 24 15 4 0 5 7 78 4 25
2022 Southern Europe 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Western Europe 56 23 15 0 4 0 2 80 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 33 10 3 0 0 6 85 3 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 54 30 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 51 13 24 6 6 0 0 64 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 14 40 32 10 4 0 0 54 14 25
2022 Southern Europe 22 47 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2022 Western Europe 19 27 25 24 5 0 0 46 29 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 21 33 33 12 0 0 0 54 12 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 21 39 34 6 0 0 0 60 6 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 7 31 38 13 11 0 0 38 24 15

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 22 47 21 11 0 0 31 22 25
2022 Southern Europe 0 13 45 27 15 0 0 42 13 15
2022 Western Europe 6 15 35 26 18 0 0 44 21 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 21 24 39 15 0 0 55 21 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 3 16 28 42 11 0 0 53 18 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 12 26 34 13 15 0 0 28 38 15
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 8 88 4 0 25
2022 Southern Europe 18 75 7 0 15
2022 Western Europe 15 74 11 0 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 81 3 3 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 73 11 0 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 20 67 13 0 15

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 63 14 7 0 4 0 12 88 5 25
2022 Southern Europe 64 21 7 0 0 0 8 93 0 15
2022 Western Europe 46 17 10 7 7 0 12 73 16 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 49 29 4 0 5 0 14 90 6 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 23 6 0 3 0 5 91 3 35
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Other 53 8 6 6 7 0 20 76 17 15
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