2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions 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) 34 46 12 5 3 0 0 81 8 260
2022 Term 51 34 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 44 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 232
2020 Term 43 49 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 52 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 199
2019 Term 46 34 16 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 49 17 4 1 0 0 77 6 193
2018 Term 37 36 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 22

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) 25 44 14 12 4 0 0 70 16 260
2022 Term 43 41 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37 18 14 2 0 0 66 16 233
2020 Term 37 39 16 5 3 0 0 76 7 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 46 16 13 3 0 0 69 15 198
2019 Term 46 19 27 4 4 0 0 65 8 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 46 20 9 2 0 0 69 11 195
2018 Term 37 35 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 22

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) 39 43 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 260
2022 Term 39 52 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 35 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 232
2020 Term 50 29 19 0 3 0 0 79 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 46 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 199
2019 Term 38 39 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 46 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 192
2018 Term 47 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 22

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) 34 45 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 260
2022 Term 57 28 11 0 0 4 0 89 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 47 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 230
2020 Term 50 41 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 52 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 198
2019 Term 50 27 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 53 14 5 0 0 0 80 5 195
2018 Term 47 39 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 21

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) 33 39 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 255
2022 Term 59 28 5 5 0 2 0 89 5 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 16 12 3 0 0 68 15 233
2020 Term 57 19 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 44 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 196
2019 Term 54 19 23 0 4 0 0 73 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 42 21 8 1 0 0 70 9 196
2018 Term 38 37 15 5 5 0 0 75 9 21

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) 30 45 16 5 4 0 0 75 9 255
2022 Term 54 31 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 17 9 3 1 0 69 13 230
2020 Term 50 28 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 44 17 7 3 1 0 73 10 197
2019 Term 54 27 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 43 21 9 0 0 0 70 10 195
2018 Term 35 51 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22

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) 31 31 15 6 8 8 0 68 15 255
2022 Term 54 28 13 6 0 0 0 82 6 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 29 18 11 9 2 1 61 21 233
2020 Term 49 22 12 11 3 2 0 73 15 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 29 21 10 7 3 1 61 18 198
2019 Term 62 11 15 8 4 0 0 74 11 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 30 21 13 4 4 0 60 18 196
2018 Term 32 31 18 9 5 4 0 66 14 22
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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) 53 36 6 3 0 1 1 90 3 260
2022 Term 57 30 3 3 2 0 4 91 6 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 10 3 2 0 1 84 5 232
2020 Term 60 27 8 0 0 0 5 92 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 33 10 3 0 1 1 87 3 199
2019 Term 53 20 8 4 4 4 8 83 9 26

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) 50 38 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 260
2022 Term 59 26 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 233
2020 Term 65 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 48 8 8 3 0 1 82 10 199
2019 Term 61 23 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 46 8 7 1 0 1 84 8 196
2018 Term 31 43 17 5 0 4 0 77 5 22

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) 51 33 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 260
2022 Term 65 20 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 233
2020 Term 59 25 8 3 3 2 0 86 6 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 199
2019 Term 62 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 39 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 196
2018 Term 52 26 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 21

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) 33 40 15 4 4 4 0 76 8 260
2022 Term 53 36 0 3 0 9 0 97 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 16 10 3 5 0 70 13 233
2020 Term 55 25 7 6 0 7 0 86 6 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 45 20 15 4 5 1 58 20 198
2019 Term 34 35 8 4 4 16 0 82 9 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 37 23 10 6 8 0 58 17 196
2018 Term 14 49 17 0 5 15 0 74 5 22

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) 23 44 20 7 6 0 0 67 13 260
2022 Term 54 28 9 3 3 2 0 85 6 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 36 24 11 6 1 0 59 17 232
2020 Term 45 27 11 11 3 0 3 74 14 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 38 26 14 6 1 1 53 20 198
2019 Term 34 31 16 8 4 8 0 71 12 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 40 26 11 7 1 0 55 19 196
2018 Term 23 40 19 14 5 0 0 63 18 22

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) 15 40 28 11 5 2 0 56 16 260
2022 Term 31 36 12 5 5 11 0 75 11 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 34 25 16 6 3 0 52 23 232
2020 Term 38 22 16 15 3 2 3 64 19 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 38 29 15 6 5 1 48 22 198
2019 Term 15 42 12 16 4 12 0 65 22 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 26 39 12 7 4 0 40 19 195
2018 Term 24 27 23 13 5 8 0 55 20 22

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) 24 45 19 9 3 0 0 69 12 260
2022 Term 47 32 9 10 0 2 0 81 10 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 50 15 6 6 0 0 74 12 231
2020 Term 35 46 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 45 24 13 8 2 0 54 21 199
2019 Term 19 42 15 8 7 8 0 66 17 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 39 26 15 8 0 0 51 23 194
2018 Term 24 22 35 15 5 0 0 46 19 22
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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) 33 40 16 6 5 1 0 73 11 260
2022 Term 51 37 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 42 16 11 3 0 0 70 14 233
2020 Term 45 36 12 5 3 0 0 80 7 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 51 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 199
2019 Term 31 35 27 4 4 0 0 65 7 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 40 26 8 2 0 0 63 11 193
2018 Term 44 5 34 17 0 0 0 49 17 22

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) 23 53 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 260
2022 Term 34 45 6 14 0 0 0 79 14 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 39 13 17 3 0 0 67 20 231
2020 Term 35 44 4 14 3 0 0 79 17 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 56 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 198
2019 Term 19 54 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 53 17 9 1 0 0 72 11 195
2018 Term 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22

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) 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 260
2022 Term 47 38 6 7 0 0 2 87 7 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 35 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 233
2020 Term 43 47 7 0 0 3 0 92 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 44 12 6 3 0 1 80 8 198
2019 Term 50 27 16 8 0 0 0 77 8 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 46 13 6 1 0 0 79 7 196
2018 Term 36 37 18 0 5 4 0 77 5 22

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) 23 50 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 260
2022 Term 41 32 5 19 2 0 0 74 21 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 45 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 232
2020 Term 37 35 21 5 0 0 3 74 5 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 48 11 12 2 0 0 75 14 198
2019 Term 35 38 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 56 13 9 1 0 0 77 10 196
2018 Term 28 45 9 18 0 0 0 72 18 22

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) 46 30 12 4 3 2 2 80 7 255
2022 Term 61 22 3 2 4 6 2 90 7 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 16 4 4 1 0 76 8 232
2020 Term 57 28 11 0 0 2 2 89 0 40

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) 17 43 23 11 5 1 0 61 16 260
2022 Term 37 36 11 9 4 2 0 75 14 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 38 21 15 5 1 0 59 20 227
2020 Term 34 30 23 5 6 2 0 65 11 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 52 21 7 4 1 0 68 11 198
2019 Term 27 39 8 19 4 4 0 68 24 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 44 23 10 6 0 0 60 17 195
2018 Term 14 51 12 13 5 5 0 69 19 22

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) 42 24 16 6 5 1 5 71 12 260
2022 Term 55 26 11 2 0 0 6 86 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 19 17 6 3 0 4 72 10 233
2020 Term 48 31 8 2 0 2 10 89 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 22 15 7 5 0 5 73 12 198
2019 Term 56 16 12 8 4 4 0 75 13 25

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) 43 26 18 5 4 0 4 73 9 260
2022 Term 52 15 13 6 8 0 6 71 15 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 12 7 2 1 2 78 9 231
2020 Term 55 12 23 0 3 2 5 72 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 27 14 7 1 0 4 77 8 198
2019 Term 31 27 15 15 7 4 0 60 24 26

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) 67 9 7 3 4 4 6 84 8 255
2022 Term 71 14 2 2 0 0 11 95 2 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 9 6 5 1 2 5 86 7 228
2020 Term 72 13 5 0 0 2 7 94 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 9 4 3 2 2 4 90 6 198
2019 Term 73 8 0 0 4 8 8 96 4 26

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) 71 7 3 2 2 2 13 92 4 255
2022 Term 76 5 3 0 0 0 16 96 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 9 3 0 1 3 7 95 1 232
2020 Term 70 10 5 0 0 2 12 94 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 7 2 0 1 1 11 97 1 197
2019 Term 72 8 0 0 0 8 12 100 0 25

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) 19 31 15 19 9 3 3 54 30 260
2022 Term 28 36 10 17 4 2 2 67 22 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24 19 21 13 1 1 46 35 231
2020 Term 34 20 22 8 6 8 2 60 15 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 31 18 20 11 2 2 49 32 199
2019 Term 16 38 15 12 19 0 0 54 31 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 23 29 22 14 1 1 34 36 196
2018 Term 11 27 27 15 9 8 4 43 27 22

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) 28 47 13 8 5 0 0 75 13 260
2022 Term 41 39 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 18 16 3 0 0 63 19 233
2020 Term 28 45 15 7 3 3 0 74 10 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 49 15 13 4 0 0 68 17 198
2019 Term 15 46 16 19 0 0 4 64 20 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 40 21 14 2 0 0 64 16 194
2018 Term 28 40 19 5 4 0 5 71 9 22

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) 30 41 15 7 6 0 0 71 13 260
2022 Term 34 43 14 9 0 0 0 78 9 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 16 14 4 0 0 66 18 233
2020 Term 37 35 20 5 3 0 0 73 7 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 42 16 11 4 0 0 69 15 199
2019 Term 23 39 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 40 16 14 3 0 0 68 17 193
2018 Term 28 44 15 14 0 0 0 72 14 22

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) 27 50 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 260
2022 Term 41 45 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 41 17 11 4 0 0 67 16 230
2020 Term 38 44 16 2 0 0 0 82 2 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 55 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 193
2019 Term 39 38 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 45 22 12 2 0 0 65 14 195
2018 Term 32 44 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 22

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) 22 43 22 6 4 3 0 67 10 260
2022 Term 31 42 20 0 2 4 0 77 2 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 42 26 10 3 2 0 60 13 230
2020 Term 23 54 12 5 3 3 0 79 8 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 48 25 7 4 2 0 63 11 198
2019 Term 27 39 19 11 0 4 0 68 12 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 38 33 7 1 5 0 56 9 195
2018 Term 14 52 20 5 0 8 0 73 5 22

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) 39 36 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 255
2022 Term 53 31 8 0 4 0 4 87 4 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 19 8 3 0 1 69 12 231
2020 Term 50 29 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 39 13 6 5 0 1 77 11 198
2019 Term 50 35 4 12 0 0 0 85 12 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 45 11 6 3 0 1 79 10 194
2018 Term 33 49 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 22

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) 22 38 22 10 7 0 0 60 18 260
2022 Term 55 27 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 26 26 14 12 0 1 47 27 232
2020 Term 30 38 14 9 6 0 3 71 15 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 42 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 196
2019 Term 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 34 22 6 3 0 0 68 9 196
2018 Term 57 27 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 22

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) 62 25 6 3 1 2 1 89 5 260
2022 Term 69 19 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 40

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) 37 34 28 260
2022 Term 51 26 23 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 40 33 233
2020 Term 29 48 23 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 43 31 198
2019 Term 27 38 35 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 45 28 196
2018 Term 23 33 44 21

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) 14 28 36 11 3 8 100
2022 Term 7 36 6 4 47 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 13 56 14 0 1 63
2020 Term 10 19 48 0 23 0 11
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 24 45 13 0 6 52
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 25 50 6 0 5 51
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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) 43 40 9 6 1 0 0 84 6 255
2022 Term 58 30 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 39 10 8 2 0 1 80 9 233
2020 Term 42 41 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 51 12 5 2 0 0 82 6 199
2019 Term 27 62 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 51 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 194
2018 Term 28 52 15 0 0 5 0 84 0 22

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) 22 54 16 6 3 0 0 76 9 260
2022 Term 36 53 5 3 0 0 2 91 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 48 17 8 2 0 1 72 11 232
2020 Term 38 36 16 6 0 5 0 78 6 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 55 15 11 1 1 0 73 13 199
2019 Term 31 61 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 48 21 11 4 0 0 64 15 195
2018 Term 19 58 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 22

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) 10 34 37 13 5 0 1 18 45 255
2022 Term 13 10 53 7 15 0 2 22 23 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 37 27 10 3 0 0 12 60 233
2020 Term 12 36 37 7 8 0 0 15 48 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 39 35 7 3 0 1 10 55 199
2019 Term 12 27 42 19 0 0 0 19 38 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 40 38 7 2 1 0 9 53 196
2018 Term 0 38 31 22 0 4 5 25 42 22

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) 21 31 30 12 4 0 1 16 53 255
2022 Term 16 19 36 17 7 2 2 25 37 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 26 22 12 5 2 1 18 59 233
2020 Term 15 33 35 10 2 2 2 13 50 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 27 23 15 3 0 1 18 59 199
2019 Term 16 27 42 11 4 0 0 15 43 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 32 22 9 4 0 0 14 64 196
2018 Term 23 12 32 23 5 0 5 29 37 22

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) 6 28 44 18 5 0 0 23 33 255
2022 Term 7 14 37 30 13 0 0 43 21 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 33 28 13 4 1 0 17 54 233
2020 Term 15 25 33 18 7 2 0 26 41 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 34 39 8 2 0 1 10 50 199
2019 Term 4 23 27 23 19 4 0 44 28 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 33 42 12 2 0 0 13 45 195
2018 Term 0 17 45 28 5 0 5 34 18 22

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) 20 30 26 16 6 0 3 22 51 260
2022 Term 5 26 18 18 22 6 4 45 35 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 27 25 12 4 1 1 16 58 233
2020 Term 13 25 20 25 10 2 3 38 41 39
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 36 23 12 4 0 2 17 60 199
2019 Term 19 11 23 12 27 8 0 42 33 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 36 30 9 4 0 1 13 57 196
2018 Term 17 33 23 13 10 0 5 24 52 22

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) 14 26 29 18 8 3 2 28 42 260
2022 Term 10 21 26 19 16 4 4 38 34 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 23 27 22 8 5 2 32 40 232
2020 Term 14 18 24 22 12 2 7 38 35 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 27 16 14 1 3 31 41 199
2019 Term 4 15 23 31 19 8 0 54 21 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 25 27 25 8 1 2 35 38 196
2018 Term 13 31 29 17 5 0 5 23 46 22

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) 15 25 35 16 6 2 2 23 41 255
2022 Term 16 21 29 19 10 2 2 31 39 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 30 14 3 2 1 18 51 233
2020 Term 8 27 45 5 12 3 0 17 36 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 29 36 15 4 0 1 20 44 198
2019 Term 4 27 27 35 0 8 0 37 33 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 31 36 7 4 2 1 12 52 196
2018 Term 13 15 41 13 5 5 9 21 32 22

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 6 25 43 22 0 1 66 8 255
2022 Term 0 12 21 28 39 0 0 67 12 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 8 33 36 19 1 0 56 11 232
2020 Term 0 18 35 35 12 0 0 47 18 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 16 34 32 13 1 0 45 21 199
2019 Term 0 4 46 35 12 4 0 48 4 26

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) 13 43 26 13 4 1 0 56 18 255
2022 Term 23 44 24 10 0 0 0 66 10 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 39 23 17 4 2 0 55 21 232
2020 Term 32 29 20 8 8 2 0 63 16 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 36 30 19 3 1 0 47 22 199
2019 Term 19 34 27 12 7 0 0 53 19 26

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) 64 26 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 255
2022 Term 73 17 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 29 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 232
2020 Term 65 30 0 2 3 0 0 95 5 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 4 7 2 1 0 88 8 198
2019 Term 50 31 11 4 0 4 0 84 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 195
2018 Term 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 22

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) 63 27 5 4 0 0 0 90 4 255
2022 Term 76 15 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 30 3 3 1 0 0 92 4 231
2020 Term 66 31 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 35 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 198
2019 Term 62 34 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 39 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 196
2018 Term 47 39 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22

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) 49 38 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 255
2022 Term 58 24 13 0 2 0 2 84 2 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 33 13 5 1 0 0 80 7 232
2020 Term 59 28 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 43 10 3 2 0 0 86 4 198
2019 Term 54 35 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 46 13 3 0 1 0 83 4 196
2018 Term 45 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 22

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) 28 52 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 260
2022 Term 43 43 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 49 17 6 2 1 0 75 8 231
2020 Term 35 50 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 45 18 8 3 2 0 72 10 198
2019 Term 42 35 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 52 13 6 1 3 0 79 7 194
2018 Term 36 59 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22

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) 30 40 16 6 4 4 0 73 10 255
2022 Term 35 47 7 4 0 7 0 88 4 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 43 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 232
2020 Term 47 37 10 3 0 3 0 86 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 50 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 197
2019 Term 39 35 8 4 4 11 0 83 8 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 52 13 3 1 3 0 82 5 196
2018 Term 27 49 14 0 5 5 0 80 5 22

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) 49 40 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 260
2022 Term 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 44 11 3 1 0 0 86 4 231
2020 Term 55 40 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 50 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 198
2019 Term 66 23 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 51 11 1 1 0 0 86 3 196
2018 Term 31 65 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

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) 41 31 8 7 4 2 7 79 12 260
2022 Term 40 35 5 2 6 10 3 86 9 40

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) 42 30 11 4 4 2 6 79 9 260
2022 Term 43 28 7 2 4 12 3 84 7 40

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) 23 27 23 8 5 13 1 58 15 255
2022 Term 24 30 8 0 0 34 3 87 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 45 15 4 0 7 0 79 5 233
2020 Term 35 37 13 3 0 12 0 82 3 40

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) 34 40 8 6 5 5 2 80 12 255
2022 Term 36 38 7 9 4 2 4 79 14 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 9 8 1 2 4 80 9 233
2020 Term 28 41 18 6 3 5 0 72 9 39

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) 8 15 24 6 7 39 2 38 22 260
2022 Term 9 17 2 6 5 55 7 67 28 40

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) 30 31 17 5 4 5 7 69 11 255
2022 Term 37 30 9 5 0 8 11 83 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 31 18 10 2 6 4 67 13 233
2020 Term 23 49 11 2 6 5 5 79 9 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 38 13 9 5 6 2 72 15 199
2019 Term 23 31 11 8 4 15 8 70 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 44 17 8 4 5 4 68 14 195
2018 Term 25 44 15 4 9 4 0 71 14 22

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) 19 43 16 13 6 2 0 64 19 260
2022 Term 26 33 16 13 3 7 2 65 18 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 47 12 13 4 1 0 70 18 233
2020 Term 31 31 22 8 3 5 0 66 11 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 45 15 14 7 2 0 63 22 198
2019 Term 19 35 23 19 0 4 0 56 20 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 45 10 13 4 2 0 72 17 195
2018 Term 14 39 19 18 5 5 0 56 24 22

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) 19 47 22 8 4 0 0 67 11 255
2022 Term 31 36 30 3 0 0 0 67 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 47 19 5 1 2 0 75 6 232
2020 Term 31 42 15 5 3 5 0 76 8 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 45 21 11 2 2 0 65 13 198
2019 Term 27 35 27 4 4 0 4 64 8 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 42 24 10 2 1 0 64 13 192
2018 Term 9 41 27 10 5 8 0 54 16 22

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) 13 22 26 12 10 12 5 42 27 260
2022 Term 20 30 6 14 0 25 5 72 20 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 23 25 17 9 9 1 43 29 232
2020 Term 15 27 24 2 11 15 5 53 16 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 20 21 17 14 15 4 36 38 199
2019 Term 8 27 27 8 4 19 8 48 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 25 25 17 11 10 2 41 30 196
2018 Term 9 23 24 22 5 9 9 39 32 22

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) 55 37 1 4 3 0 0 92 7 260
2022 Term 62 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 38 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 233
2020 Term 50 39 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 40

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) 44 37 8 8 1 0 1 82 9 260
2022 Term 61 25 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 37 10 8 4 1 1 79 11 233
2020 Term 30 58 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 36 8 11 5 0 0 76 17 198
2019 Term 62 27 8 0 4 0 0 89 4 26

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) 43 43 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 260
2022 Term 61 29 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 229
2020 Term 48 29 12 7 2 0 0 78 10 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 38 10 4 1 1 0 84 6 196
2019 Term 54 31 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26

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) 71 25 1 2 1 0 0 96 4 260
2022 Term 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 25 2 1 2 0 0 95 3 231
2020 Term 80 18 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 40

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) 85 11 1 1 0 0 1 97 1 255
2022 Term 84 7 4 0 0 0 5 96 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 86 12 2 0 1 0 0 97 1 196
2019 Term 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26

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 34 14 4 1 1 0 81 5 260
2022 Term 44 36 14 5 0 0 2 81 5 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 14 1 2 0 0 83 2 233
2020 Term 72 12 11 0 3 3 0 86 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 16 4 0 1 1 80 5 196
2019 Term 27 43 15 8 4 4 0 72 12 26

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) 9 91 260
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 231
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 198
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 196
2018 Term 0 100 21

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 20

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) 65 35 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 30 20

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) 18 82 25

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 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 25

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 13

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 37 13

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) 48 52 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 20

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 13

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) 23 77 25

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 28 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 20

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 25

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 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 4 96 25

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 25

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 20

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 25

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) 46 54 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 13

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) 26 74 25

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) 9 91 25

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) 8 92 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 4 96 25

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) 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 8 92 25

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 39 61 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 20

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) 17 83 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) 29 71 25

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) 8 92 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) 4 96 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) 5 95 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 8 92 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 3 97 25

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) 18 82 25

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) 31 69 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 13

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) 11 89 25

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) 51 49 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 13

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 13

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) 44 56 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 20
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 13

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) 4 96 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) 0 100 25

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) 10 10 10 5 3 49 13 52 21 260
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 19 14 4 3 38 8 60 13 233
2020 Term 12 10 16 3 0 51 8 53 7 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 16 16 5 4 37 11 54 16 197
2019 Term 15 12 15 8 0 27 23 54 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 16 20 6 3 36 9 49 15 194
2018 Term 9 17 15 0 5 50 5 56 10 22

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) 21 38 14 7 4 14 2 70 13 255
2022 Term 28 41 6 0 0 26 0 93 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 39 15 6 2 10 1 74 10 232
2020 Term 30 24 15 6 0 25 0 72 8 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 45 14 5 4 9 0 74 10 199
2019 Term 39 27 12 8 0 16 0 77 9 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 46 17 6 1 9 2 72 8 194
2018 Term 19 32 17 5 0 27 0 70 6 22

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 94 255
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 232
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 199
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 195
2018 Term 0 100 22

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 15

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) 64 36 15

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 15

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 15

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) 6 94 15

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) 6 94 15

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 15

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 15

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 15

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 15

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 15

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

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) 0 100 15

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 15

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 15

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 15

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 15

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 15

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) 29 71 15

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) 23 77 15

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) 11 89 15

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) 23 77 15

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) 11 89 15

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) 14 86 15

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) 5 95 15

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 15

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) 47 53 15

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) 0 100 15

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) 6 94 15

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 15

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 15

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) 0 100 15

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 15

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 15

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) 6 94 15

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) 13 87 15

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) 20 80 15

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) 12 88 15

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) 38 62 15

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 15

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) 75 25 15

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) 0 100 15

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) 20 80 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 9 13 3 2 49 9 56 13 260
2022 Term 16 5 6 0 0 69 5 79 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 17 17 4 1 42 5 58 10 233
2020 Term 14 11 17 2 0 51 5 56 5 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 17 17 3 1 43 6 58 9 197
2019 Term 11 15 8 0 4 46 15 70 10 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 17 20 3 2 40 7 54 9 195
2018 Term 5 21 19 0 10 40 5 48 18 22

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) 24 36 15 7 2 15 2 71 11 260
2022 Term 31 29 3 5 0 32 0 89 7 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 41 16 3 1 13 1 76 5 232
2020 Term 32 24 23 0 0 20 0 71 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 41 17 4 1 15 0 74 6 198
2019 Term 27 31 8 0 4 23 7 84 5 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 43 20 6 1 11 1 69 8 195
2018 Term 25 35 13 5 5 18 0 72 12 22

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 93 260
2022 Term 2 98 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 232
2020 Term 0 100 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 198
2019 Term 4 96 25

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) 37 63 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 27

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 18 27
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 21

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) 30 53 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 15
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 37 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 14

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) 36 43 7 5 2 2 5 85 8 260
2022 Term 39 26 10 2 4 10 8 80 8 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 37 7 3 2 3 2 88 5 232
2020 Term 47 37 8 0 0 2 6 92 0 40

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) 49 20 3 3 26 220
2022 Term 62 20 0 3 15 30

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) 55 45 220
2022 Term 43 57 30

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) 53 47 220
2022 Term 57 43 30

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) 81 19 220
2022 Term 88 12 30

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) 66 34 220
2022 Term 58 42 30

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) 30 70 220
2022 Term 15 85 30

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) 50 50 220
2022 Term 38 62 30

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) 22 78 220
2022 Term 23 77 30

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) 13 87 220
2022 Term 15 85 30

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) 11 89 220
2022 Term 6 94 30

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) 28 72 220
2022 Term 37 63 30

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) 30 70 220
2022 Term 49 51 30

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) 0 100 220
2022 Term 2 98 30

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) 8 92 220
2022 Term 7 93 30

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) 83 11 3 0 1 0 2 96 1 220
2022 Term 79 13 0 4 0 0 3 96 4 30

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) 5 10 18 19 40 4 4 64 16 220
2022 Term 7 10 27 29 22 3 3 54 17 30

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) 6 23 19 17 30 5 0 50 30 220
2022 Term 2 28 21 36 7 6 0 46 32 30
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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) 45 41 6 2 4 1 0 87 7 260
2022 Term 51 35 5 5 2 2 0 88 7 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 30 9 7 2 1 0 81 10 233
2020 Term 39 45 2 8 6 0 0 84 14 40

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) 4 4 7 13 43 3 27 79 11 255
2022 Term 3 3 3 15 43 3 29 87 9 35

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) 17 50 20 7 5 1 0 68 12 255
2022 Term 35 35 21 0 0 8 0 77 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 50 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 232
2020 Term 36 42 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 47 24 8 4 1 0 64 12 197
2019 Term 23 42 11 8 8 8 0 71 17 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 48 25 6 1 2 0 67 8 196
2018 Term 5 52 29 9 0 5 0 60 10 22

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 33 40 16 3 260
2022 Term 20 23 38 14 6 40

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) 46 34 11 4 3 1 1 81 7 260
2022 Term 56 29 10 0 2 0 2 87 2 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 39 12 6 1 2 0 80 7 233
2020 Term 49 42 3 0 6 0 0 92 6 40

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) 39 33 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 260
2022 Term 47 22 10 9 9 2 0 71 19 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 11 13 4 1 0 71 17 231
2020 Term 38 24 10 18 8 2 0 63 27 40

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) 17 52 16 9 5 1 0 69 14 260
2022 Term 37 48 7 0 2 6 0 90 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 39 18 12 5 0 0 64 18 233
2020 Term 40 34 12 5 6 3 0 77 11 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 40 21 16 8 0 0 56 23 199
2019 Term 35 31 19 4 8 4 0 68 12 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 45 22 12 4 1 0 62 16 195
2018 Term 18 45 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 22

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) 7 44 29 16 4 1 0 51 20 90
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 42 30 14 5 0 3 49 20 74

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) 41 31 14 4 7 1 2 74 12 260
2022 Term 40 22 15 13 8 0 2 64 21 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 29 19 6 6 1 0 69 12 229
2020 Term 32 30 15 10 12 0 0 62 23 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 31 16 5 8 0 1 70 13 198
2019 Term 46 8 27 4 11 0 4 56 16 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 33 15 9 6 0 3 70 14 194
2018 Term 28 34 22 4 9 4 0 64 13 22

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) 9 18 27 23 23 0 0 27 46 255
2022 Term 17 27 35 14 7 0 0 44 21 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 14 27 21 30 0 0 21 52 233
2020 Term 7 25 23 29 15 0 0 32 44 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 16 34 23 14 0 0 28 37 199
2019 Term 27 31 20 4 19 0 0 58 23 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 18 39 21 11 0 0 29 32 195
2018 Term 10 23 42 16 9 0 0 33 25 22

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) 9 24 32 20 14 0 1 33 34 255
2022 Term 28 21 31 14 5 0 3 49 19 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 19 26 23 24 0 0 28 46 233
2020 Term 15 23 28 27 7 0 0 37 34 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 19 32 25 16 0 1 27 41 198
2019 Term 27 42 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 18 37 27 10 0 0 27 37 195
2018 Term 15 15 41 24 5 0 0 30 29 22

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) 9 20 26 22 22 0 0 30 44 260
2022 Term 25 27 19 12 12 5 0 55 26 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 14 27 22 27 0 0 24 49 231
2020 Term 15 20 30 19 15 0 0 35 35 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 21 25 23 20 0 1 31 43 199
2019 Term 39 23 4 12 23 0 0 62 35 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 29 25 14 0 1 31 39 193
2018 Term 14 19 28 17 13 9 0 36 33 22

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) 28 29 19 13 7 0 3 59 21 260
2022 Term 56 18 5 11 2 0 9 80 14 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 24 24 16 14 0 0 46 30 229
2020 Term 34 27 17 13 7 0 2 62 21 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 27 24 10 7 0 1 59 17 197
2019 Term 65 8 12 0 11 0 4 76 12 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 26 7 5 1 1 62 12 195
2018 Term 39 33 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 22

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) 27 27 21 12 12 1 1 54 24 260
2022 Term 42 12 28 14 4 0 0 54 18 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 22 23 17 11 0 0 49 28 232
2020 Term 25 33 24 13 5 0 0 58 18 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 24 25 16 6 0 0 53 22 199
2019 Term 42 19 24 4 11 0 0 61 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 30 27 11 6 0 0 55 18 193
2018 Term 24 27 22 22 6 0 0 50 28 21

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) 23 31 26 9 8 0 2 55 18 260
2022 Term 36 34 16 7 0 5 2 75 8 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 31 24 13 7 0 0 55 20 233
2020 Term 28 38 21 8 5 0 0 66 13 39
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 38 26 12 7 1 0 54 19 199
2019 Term 27 31 27 11 4 0 0 58 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 33 33 12 4 1 1 49 17 194
2018 Term 25 41 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 21

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) 15 29 27 16 12 0 0 44 28 260
2022 Term 37 19 23 13 5 2 0 57 19 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 22 24 16 0 0 37 41 233
2020 Term 19 19 32 27 3 0 0 38 30 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 27 31 22 10 1 0 38 31 199
2019 Term 19 38 27 8 8 0 0 57 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 40 18 9 0 0 33 27 194
2018 Term 13 45 24 13 5 0 0 58 18 21

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) 22 35 23 10 10 1 0 58 19 255
2022 Term 36 27 19 9 5 0 3 66 14 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 24 22 21 10 0 0 47 31 233
2020 Term 31 26 19 15 9 0 0 57 24 39
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 33 22 19 8 0 0 51 27 199
2019 Term 31 31 19 7 11 0 0 62 19 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 34 27 14 10 0 0 48 25 193
2018 Term 18 33 38 10 0 0 0 52 10 21

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) 39 29 19 5 7 1 1 69 12 260
2022 Term 62 17 13 5 0 0 2 81 5 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 21 16 12 7 0 0 64 20 232
2020 Term 47 22 17 5 3 2 3 73 9 39
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 17 6 7 0 0 70 13 198
2019 Term 42 27 20 4 8 0 0 69 11 26

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) 45 31 15 5 3 1 0 76 9 260
2022 Term 48 29 10 11 0 0 2 78 12 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 31 22 11 9 0 0 58 21 232
2020 Term 30 19 20 25 5 0 0 49 30 40

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) 22 31 24 14 7 1 0 54 21 255
2022 Term 32 26 20 14 4 0 3 60 19 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 24 17 21 14 0 0 48 35 233
2020 Term 23 35 25 15 3 0 0 57 18 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 31 24 18 4 0 0 54 22 196
2019 Term 34 31 23 4 8 0 0 65 11 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 32 24 16 7 0 0 53 23 194
2018 Term 32 31 18 10 9 0 0 64 19 21

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) 53 24 13 3 4 0 2 79 8 255
2022 Term 59 19 17 0 3 0 3 79 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 27 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 231
2020 Term 45 20 22 13 0 0 0 65 13 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 20 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 198
2019 Term 58 19 7 4 11 0 0 77 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 20 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 194
2018 Term 63 9 24 0 4 0 0 71 4 21

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) 58 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 255
2022 Term 72 14 5 2 4 0 3 88 6 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 229
2020 Term 41 36 12 7 2 0 0 78 10 40

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) 76 10 5 1 1 0 6 92 3 255
2022 Term 76 14 0 0 0 3 7 100 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 16 6 1 1 1 4 91 2 230
2020 Term 71 10 15 0 0 2 2 84 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 10 5 1 1 1 5 92 3 199
2019 Term 73 16 0 0 4 8 0 96 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 15 6 0 3 0 5 91 3 194
2018 Term 66 20 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21

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 9 5 2 4 0 3 88 7 255
2022 Term 80 5 7 0 0 7 2 92 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 10 3 3 2 0 3 93 5 228
2020 Term 72 10 5 0 3 2 8 92 3 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 17 3 3 3 1 2 91 6 199
2019 Term 77 4 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 11 5 3 1 0 2 90 5 192
2018 Term 70 15 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 20

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) 66 19 9 3 2 0 2 87 5 255
2022 Term 70 15 11 0 0 3 2 89 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 13 6 3 1 0 3 89 4 229
2020 Term 71 15 0 6 3 0 5 91 9 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 25 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 198
2019 Term 62 8 15 11 4 0 0 69 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 24 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 193
2018 Term 44 32 10 4 10 0 0 76 14 22

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) 69 13 7 4 5 0 2 83 9 255
2022 Term 73 11 7 2 0 0 7 90 3 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 10 9 7 4 0 2 80 11 228
2020 Term 78 10 5 5 0 0 2 89 5 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 24 7 8 4 1 0 80 13 197
2019 Term 69 12 4 8 8 0 0 81 15 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 21 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 192
2018 Term 73 18 0 4 5 0 0 91 9 22

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) 54 12 4 2 2 0 26 89 6 255
2022 Term 84 0 3 0 0 0 13 97 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 7 6 3 1 0 20 88 5 230
2020 Term 66 7 0 0 0 3 24 100 0 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 13 10 3 1 1 24 83 4 198
2019 Term 73 0 0 4 0 4 19 95 5 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 12 9 3 0 0 23 85 4 193
2018 Term 50 4 5 4 5 0 32 80 13 22

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) 75 14 2 1 1 0 7 96 2 255
2022 Term 67 13 11 0 0 0 9 88 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 13 7 3 1 0 2 89 3 233
2020 Term 72 13 0 5 3 0 8 92 8 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 14 1 3 0 1 4 96 3 199
2019 Term 76 8 4 8 0 0 4 88 8 25
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 15 5 1 0 0 4 93 2 192
2018 Term 74 12 0 9 0 0 5 91 9 22

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) 73 11 5 1 3 0 7 91 4 255
2022 Term 29 15 18 8 30 0 0 43 38 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 13 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 231
2020 Term 27 35 13 5 15 0 5 65 21 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 12 4 4 2 0 2 91 6 199
2019 Term 34 4 27 23 11 0 0 38 35 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 11 5 3 1 0 5 90 4 192
2018 Term 28 13 9 28 22 0 0 41 50 22

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) 51 23 16 4 3 0 3 77 7 255
2022 Term 62 16 9 11 0 0 2 79 11 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 25 17 4 2 0 1 77 6 233
2020 Term 36 30 21 7 5 0 0 67 12 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 24 11 5 2 1 1 82 7 197
2019 Term 77 19 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 24 15 5 1 0 5 78 6 193
2018 Term 41 37 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 22

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) 6 21 46 19 7 0 0 28 26 260
2022 Term 16 26 38 20 0 0 0 42 20 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 21 41 22 9 0 0 28 31 233
2020 Term 10 33 33 17 6 0 0 44 23 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 24 42 21 4 0 0 33 25 199
2019 Term 27 35 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 50 16 3 0 0 30 20 196
2018 Term 13 20 51 16 0 0 0 33 16 22

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) 5 24 39 20 11 0 0 31 30 255
2022 Term 0 9 49 31 11 0 0 42 9 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 26 39 17 7 0 0 25 37 232
2020 Term 10 13 39 32 5 0 0 37 23 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 38 19 13 0 0 32 30 197
2019 Term 7 11 34 20 23 4 0 45 20 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 17 40 29 9 0 0 38 21 196
2018 Term 4 23 36 27 10 0 0 37 27 22
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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) 24 63 12 1 260
2022 Term 22 64 14 0 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 57 14 0 233
2020 Term 43 37 18 2 40

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) 63 37 60
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 65

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) 42 14 9 5 6 0 23 74 15 260
2022 Term 44 6 12 7 3 7 20 70 14 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 14 12 5 8 0 11 72 15 232
2020 Term 29 16 5 5 13 3 29 66 26 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 9 10 9 5 1 12 72 17 199
2019 Term 61 7 4 4 4 0 19 85 10 26
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 10 10 2 6 1 15 79 9 194
2018 Term 67 19 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 22

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) 16 31 15 11 16 3 7 53 31 60
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 31 12 7 33 1 7 42 45 64

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) 7 14 11 15 29 5 19 28 58 60
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 15 10 13 39 0 22 21 66 65
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