2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - EC

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 EC 36 42 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 35
2022 EC-06 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2022 EC-07 29 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EC 33 33 19 11 4 0 0 67 15 27
2019 EC 37 48 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2018 EC 43 39 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 23

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 EC 24 42 13 15 6 0 0 66 21 35
2022 EC-06 31 39 0 10 21 0 0 70 30 10
2022 EC-07 10 61 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 EC 37 30 19 11 4 0 0 67 15 27
2019 EC 30 48 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 27
2018 EC 39 43 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23

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 EC 39 39 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 35
2022 EC-06 61 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2022 EC-07 30 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EC 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27
2019 EC 48 37 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 27
2018 EC 48 39 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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 EC 33 45 19 0 3 0 0 78 3 35
2022 EC-06 41 29 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2022 EC-07 20 72 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EC 37 37 7 15 4 0 0 74 19 27
2019 EC 48 30 19 4 0 0 0 78 4 27
2018 EC 43 35 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23

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 EC 40 23 31 3 3 0 0 63 6 35
2022 EC-06 31 29 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2022 EC-07 21 29 51 0 0 0 0 49 0 10
2020 EC 33 41 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 27
2019 EC 37 41 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 27
2018 EC 43 39 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 23

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 EC 31 44 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 35
2022 EC-06 31 29 20 11 10 0 0 60 21 10
2022 EC-07 11 79 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 38 35 12 8 8 0 0 73 15 26
2019 EC 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 27
2018 EC 43 35 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23

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 EC 19 32 25 9 9 6 0 54 20 35
2022 EC-06 10 30 29 11 10 10 0 45 23 10
2022 EC-07 11 40 20 20 0 10 0 57 22 10
2020 EC 22 33 19 11 11 4 0 58 23 27
2019 EC 30 19 30 19 0 4 0 50 19 27
2018 EC 35 26 22 17 0 0 0 61 17 23
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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 EC 52 42 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2022 EC-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 EC-07 50 38 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2020 EC 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2019 EC 74 19 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 27

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 EC 34 58 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EC-06 41 49 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 10 80 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 EC 59 22 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 27
2019 EC 41 44 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 27
2018 EC 22 48 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 23

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 EC 37 43 12 6 3 0 0 79 8 35
2022 EC-06 51 29 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2022 EC-07 20 39 31 10 0 0 0 59 10 10
2020 EC 52 37 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 27
2019 EC 48 33 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2018 EC 26 48 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 23

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 EC 28 42 15 2 6 6 0 74 9 35
2022 EC-06 20 39 20 0 11 10 0 66 12 10
2022 EC-07 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 41 30 7 15 4 4 0 73 19 27
2019 EC 19 41 15 19 4 4 0 62 23 27
2018 EC 22 35 22 9 4 9 0 62 14 23

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 EC 31 40 18 5 6 0 0 70 12 35
2022 EC-06 31 20 39 0 11 0 0 50 11 10
2022 EC-07 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 35 35 8 12 12 0 0 69 23 26
2019 EC 30 33 26 7 4 0 0 63 11 27
2018 EC 26 26 30 9 9 0 0 52 17 23

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 EC 19 38 29 6 6 3 0 58 12 35
2022 EC-06 11 39 30 0 10 10 0 55 11 10
2022 EC-07 0 49 42 10 0 0 0 49 10 10
2020 EC 37 26 22 7 7 0 0 63 15 27
2019 EC 15 48 26 7 4 0 0 63 11 27
2018 EC 23 18 45 5 9 0 0 41 14 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 EC 22 53 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 35
2022 EC-06 11 69 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2022 EC-07 10 69 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2020 EC 41 44 4 4 7 0 0 85 11 27
2019 EC 22 44 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 27
2018 EC 17 30 26 22 4 0 0 48 26 23
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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 EC 40 31 17 4 9 0 0 71 13 35
2022 EC-06 21 20 48 0 11 0 0 41 11 10
2022 EC-07 29 61 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 EC 41 37 15 4 4 0 0 78 7 27
2019 EC 37 44 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 27
2018 EC 32 45 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 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 EC 15 45 15 19 6 0 0 60 25 35
2022 EC-06 20 39 10 10 21 0 0 59 31 10
2022 EC-07 20 49 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 10
2020 EC 30 44 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 27
2019 EC 7 59 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 27
2018 EC 13 39 26 22 0 0 0 52 22 23

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 EC 36 43 12 2 6 0 0 79 8 35
2022 EC-06 51 29 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2022 EC-07 19 61 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 EC 52 26 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 27
2019 EC 41 41 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 27
2018 EC 30 48 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23

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 EC 15 51 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 35
2022 EC-06 40 30 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 10
2022 EC-07 10 60 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2020 EC 33 48 7 11 0 0 0 81 11 27
2019 EC 30 37 15 15 4 0 0 67 19 27
2018 EC 17 35 22 26 0 0 0 52 26 23

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 EC 43 33 12 2 9 0 0 76 11 35
2022 EC-06 52 19 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2022 EC-07 19 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 EC 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 27

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 EC 17 31 29 15 9 0 0 48 24 35
2022 EC-06 21 20 20 29 10 0 0 41 39 10
2022 EC-07 0 28 42 20 10 0 0 28 30 10
2020 EC 26 33 15 19 7 0 0 59 26 27
2019 EC 11 52 15 19 0 4 0 65 19 27
2018 EC 9 45 23 14 9 0 0 55 23 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 EC 39 18 23 6 9 0 4 60 16 35
2022 EC-06 50 9 30 11 0 0 0 59 11 10
2022 EC-07 30 31 18 0 20 0 0 61 20 10
2020 EC 52 22 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 27
2019 EC 35 23 27 12 0 0 4 60 12 26

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 EC 29 34 25 6 0 0 6 67 6 35
2022 EC-06 20 40 9 11 0 0 20 75 13 10
2022 EC-07 28 52 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 EC 70 19 4 4 0 4 0 92 4 27
2019 EC 37 30 15 11 4 0 4 69 15 27

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 EC 61 6 12 0 10 3 9 75 11 35
2022 EC-06 30 20 0 0 11 10 30 82 18 10
2022 EC-07 80 0 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 EC 74 7 4 7 4 0 4 85 12 27
2019 EC 78 11 0 4 0 0 7 96 4 27

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 EC 56 10 13 0 3 0 18 80 4 30
2022 EC-06 50 0 11 0 0 0 40 82 0 10
2020 EC 78 7 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 27
2019 EC 85 0 0 0 4 0 11 96 4 27

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 EC 16 32 21 9 21 0 0 48 30 35
2022 EC-06 11 39 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10
2022 EC-07 10 60 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 EC 26 19 15 30 11 0 0 44 41 27
2019 EC 11 33 22 19 15 0 0 44 33 27
2018 EC 13 26 26 30 4 0 0 39 35 23

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 EC 31 51 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 35
2022 EC-06 40 29 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2022 EC-07 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 26 48 0 15 7 4 0 77 23 27
2019 EC 30 52 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 27
2018 EC 35 48 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 23

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 EC 25 45 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 35
2022 EC-06 31 29 31 0 10 0 0 59 10 10
2022 EC-07 0 69 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2020 EC 33 44 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 27
2019 EC 56 22 19 4 0 0 0 78 4 27
2018 EC 35 43 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23

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 EC 25 50 19 2 3 0 0 75 5 35
2022 EC-06 31 49 11 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2022 EC-07 10 70 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 EC 37 33 15 7 7 0 0 70 15 27
2019 EC 37 37 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 27
2018 EC 30 39 13 17 0 0 0 70 17 23

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 EC 21 48 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 35
2022 EC-06 21 28 31 20 0 0 0 49 20 10
2022 EC-07 19 61 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 EC 26 37 15 7 7 7 0 68 16 27
2019 EC 22 59 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2018 EC 22 43 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 23

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 EC 38 50 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 35
2022 EC-06 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 30 49 11 0 10 0 0 78 10 10
2020 EC 44 22 19 15 0 0 0 67 15 27
2019 EC 50 35 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26
2018 EC 43 35 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 23

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 EC 33 39 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 35
2022 EC-06 49 41 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 EC-07 0 40 19 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2020 EC 26 30 33 4 7 0 0 56 11 27
2019 EC 48 30 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 27
2018 EC 39 39 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 23

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 EC 57 25 9 6 0 3 0 85 7 35
2022 EC-06 60 20 10 0 0 11 0 89 0 10
2022 EC-07 30 41 9 21 0 0 0 71 21 10

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 EC 45 20 35 35
2022 EC-06 30 10 60 10
2022 EC-07 42 30 28 10
2020 EC 37 37 26 27
2019 EC 44 33 22 27
2018 EC 30 39 30 23

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 EC 8 27 28 15 9 13 15
2020 EC 0 0 70 20 10 0 10
2019 EC 8 17 58 17 0 0 12
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 30 51 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 35
2022 EC-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2022 EC-07 40 49 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2020 EC 41 30 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 27
2019 EC 26 44 22 4 4 0 0 70 7 27
2018 EC 23 45 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 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 EC 18 57 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 35
2022 EC-06 11 70 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2022 EC-07 10 58 22 10 0 0 0 68 10 10
2020 EC 26 41 19 11 4 0 0 67 15 27
2019 EC 26 37 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 27
2018 EC 30 30 17 17 4 0 0 61 22 23

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 EC 12 30 52 3 3 0 0 6 42 35
2022 EC-06 0 19 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 10
2022 EC-07 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
2020 EC 15 44 30 11 0 0 0 11 59 27
2019 EC 11 37 44 4 4 0 0 7 48 27
2018 EC 4 52 39 0 4 0 0 4 57 23

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 EC 21 22 35 17 3 3 0 21 44 35
2022 EC-06 30 9 31 20 0 10 0 22 43 10
2022 EC-07 19 32 39 10 0 0 0 10 51 10
2020 EC 7 33 30 15 11 4 0 27 42 27
2019 EC 4 19 44 30 4 0 0 33 22 27
2018 EC 13 35 43 0 9 0 0 9 48 23

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 EC 6 31 41 16 7 0 0 22 37 35
2022 EC-06 0 29 40 21 10 0 0 30 29 10
2022 EC-07 21 28 51 0 0 0 0 0 49 10
2020 EC 26 30 26 15 4 0 0 19 56 27
2019 EC 15 30 41 4 7 4 0 12 46 27
2018 EC 13 35 48 4 0 0 0 4 48 23

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 EC 22 18 33 17 4 3 3 22 42 35
2022 EC-06 11 20 30 29 0 10 0 33 34 10
2022 EC-07 40 10 40 0 0 0 10 0 55 10
2020 EC 26 22 30 19 4 0 0 22 48 27
2019 EC 15 48 19 11 4 4 0 15 65 27
2018 EC 13 26 57 4 0 0 0 4 39 23

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 EC 6 24 47 15 4 0 4 20 31 35
2022 EC-06 0 9 61 30 0 0 0 30 9 10
2022 EC-07 20 31 49 0 0 0 0 0 51 10
2020 EC 4 26 44 11 11 4 0 23 31 27
2019 EC 0 37 19 22 19 4 0 42 38 27
2018 EC 4 26 22 39 4 4 0 45 32 23

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 EC 9 22 40 24 0 5 0 26 32 35
2022 EC-06 10 21 39 20 0 10 0 22 35 10
2022 EC-07 10 21 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 10
2020 EC 15 22 41 15 4 4 0 19 38 27
2019 EC 4 19 33 26 15 4 0 42 23 27
2018 EC 9 17 48 13 9 4 0 23 27 23

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 EC 0 7 27 28 39 0 0 66 7 35
2022 EC-06 0 0 30 40 29 0 0 70 0 10
2022 EC-07 0 0 28 31 41 0 0 72 0 10
2020 EC 0 22 26 44 7 0 0 52 22 27
2019 EC 0 19 33 30 15 4 0 46 19 27

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 EC 0 47 41 6 3 3 0 49 9 35
2022 EC-06 0 60 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2022 EC-07 0 29 61 10 0 0 0 29 10 10
2020 EC 19 41 19 15 4 4 0 62 19 27
2019 EC 15 26 44 11 4 0 0 41 15 27

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 EC 52 33 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 35
2022 EC-06 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 51 38 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2020 EC 67 22 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 27
2019 EC 59 33 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 27
2018 EC 57 39 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23

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 EC 53 37 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 35
2022 EC-06 60 20 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2022 EC-07 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 78 11 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 27
2019 EC 63 19 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27
2018 EC 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23

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 EC 33 48 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 35
2022 EC-06 40 29 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2022 EC-07 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 59 22 11 4 4 0 0 81 7 27
2019 EC 52 41 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 27
2018 EC 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23

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 EC 18 57 9 13 3 0 0 75 16 35
2022 EC-06 11 49 20 10 11 0 0 59 21 10
2022 EC-07 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 33 41 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 27
2019 EC 27 46 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 26
2018 EC 27 59 9 5 0 0 0 86 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 EC 18 40 21 10 6 6 0 61 17 35
2022 EC-06 40 9 30 10 11 0 0 49 21 10
2022 EC-07 10 49 20 11 10 0 0 59 21 10
2020 EC 44 22 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 27
2019 EC 35 38 15 4 0 8 0 79 4 26
2018 EC 26 48 13 4 0 9 0 81 5 23

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 EC 49 35 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 35
2022 EC-06 40 39 0 10 11 0 0 79 21 10
2022 EC-07 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 52 33 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2019 EC 52 44 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2018 EC 52 35 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23

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 EC 33 33 13 6 6 7 3 73 13 35
2022 EC-06 51 19 10 11 10 0 0 69 21 10
2022 EC-07 21 49 11 0 10 10 0 77 11 10

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 EC 33 33 6 6 9 10 3 76 17 35
2022 EC-06 51 19 10 0 21 0 0 69 21 10
2022 EC-07 21 49 0 11 10 10 0 77 23 10

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 EC 15 23 25 9 9 18 0 46 23 35
2022 EC-06 11 19 20 9 21 20 0 38 37 10
2022 EC-07 0 39 31 11 10 9 0 43 23 10
2020 EC 26 33 22 7 4 7 0 64 12 27

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 EC 20 47 10 13 6 4 0 70 20 35
2022 EC-06 21 39 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2022 EC-07 10 80 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 EC 33 37 7 15 0 4 4 76 16 27

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 EC 3 11 7 6 13 53 7 36 47 35
2022 EC-06 11 10 10 9 11 49 0 41 39 10
2022 EC-07 0 19 0 11 10 60 0 48 52 10

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 EC 24 30 18 6 6 9 6 64 15 35
2022 EC-06 30 20 19 11 10 10 0 55 23 10
2022 EC-07 0 50 10 10 11 9 10 62 26 10
2020 EC 33 33 15 7 0 7 4 75 8 27
2019 EC 22 44 15 7 0 4 7 75 8 27
2018 EC 39 39 9 0 4 4 4 86 5 23

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 EC 15 36 18 18 6 7 0 55 26 35
2022 EC-06 11 20 31 19 10 10 0 34 32 10
2022 EC-07 20 59 0 11 10 0 0 79 21 10
2020 EC 37 48 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 27
2019 EC 37 41 15 4 4 0 0 78 7 27
2018 EC 41 18 14 18 5 5 0 62 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 EC 18 41 22 12 3 4 0 62 16 35
2022 EC-06 11 61 9 19 0 0 0 71 19 10
2022 EC-07 20 38 21 11 10 0 0 58 21 10
2020 EC 37 37 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 27
2019 EC 30 37 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 27
2018 EC 32 27 27 9 5 0 0 59 14 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 EC 15 13 31 5 12 21 3 36 23 35
2022 EC-06 11 10 29 0 21 20 9 29 29 10
2022 EC-07 10 11 41 0 10 28 0 30 14 10
2020 EC 22 22 22 7 15 11 0 50 25 27
2019 EC 15 22 22 19 4 15 4 45 27 27
2018 EC 22 22 22 17 4 13 0 50 25 23

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 EC 60 31 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2022 EC-06 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 72 18 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 EC 48 33 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 27

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 EC 42 14 16 21 3 0 3 58 25 35
2022 EC-06 60 20 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2022 EC-07 30 11 21 18 10 0 10 45 32 10
2020 EC 33 33 11 15 7 0 0 67 22 27
2019 EC 44 30 7 11 7 0 0 74 19 27

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 EC 46 38 7 9 0 0 0 85 9 35
2022 EC-06 70 0 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 10
2022 EC-07 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 52 30 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 27
2019 EC 52 36 4 0 8 0 0 88 8 25

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 EC 79 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EC-06 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 EC-07 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26

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 EC 73 18 0 3 0 0 6 97 3 35
2022 EC-06 81 9 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 27

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 EC 30 46 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 35
2022 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 EC-07 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2020 EC 41 37 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 27
2019 EC 30 26 30 11 4 0 0 56 15 27

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 EC 16 84 35

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 EC 15 12 4 3 9 51 6 63 28 35
2020 EC 7 7 15 4 4 52 11 40 20 27
2019 EC 12 8 15 4 0 42 19 50 10 26
2018 EC 9 0 14 5 0 59 14 33 17 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 EC 19 28 23 10 6 15 0 55 19 30
2020 EC 26 30 22 7 4 11 0 63 13 27
2019 EC 33 33 11 7 4 11 0 75 13 27
2018 EC 18 41 14 14 0 9 5 68 16 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
2019 EC 0 100 27
2018 EC 0 100 23

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 EC 14 6 14 3 3 57 3 51 15 35
2020 EC 7 7 15 4 4 59 4 40 20 27
2019 EC 15 7 22 0 0 44 11 50 0 27
2018 EC 4 4 13 0 4 57 17 33 17 23

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 EC 21 28 19 9 3 18 3 61 15 35
2020 EC 26 41 19 4 4 7 0 72 8 27
2019 EC 30 26 19 4 0 19 4 71 5 27
2018 EC 17 26 22 13 0 17 4 56 17 23

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 EC 3 97 35
2022 EC-06 0 100 10
2022 EC-07 0 100 10
2020 EC 7 93 27
2019 EC 7 93 27

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 EC 28 48 9 6 0 0 9 83 7 35
2022 EC-06 20 40 10 10 0 0 19 75 12 10
2022 EC-07 20 61 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 EC 52 37 4 0 0 4 4 96 0 27

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 EC 39 23 0 10 27 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 EC 29 71 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 EC 56 44 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 EC 90 10 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 EC 67 33 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 EC 30 70 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 EC 69 31 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 EC 45 55 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 EC 22 78 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 EC 13 87 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 EC 27 73 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 EC 35 65 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 EC 0 100 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 EC 0 100 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 EC 79 14 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 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 EC 9 13 36 10 25 3 4 37 25 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 EC 8 16 26 23 17 7 3 44 27 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 EC 34 57 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2022 EC-06 41 49 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 10 81 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 56 30 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 27

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 EC 6 0 7 22 52 0 12 85 7 30
2022 EC-07 0 0 21 10 49 0 19 74 0 10

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 EC 16 41 25 9 6 4 0 59 15 35
2022 EC-06 11 40 21 29 0 0 0 50 29 10
2022 EC-07 11 47 31 0 10 0 0 58 10 10
2020 EC 30 44 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 27
2019 EC 26 33 26 7 4 4 0 62 12 27
2018 EC 17 35 30 13 0 4 0 55 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 9 21 48 19 3 35
2022 EC-06 20 9 49 21 0 10
2022 EC-07 0 11 78 0 10 10

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 EC 45 48 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 35
2022 EC-06 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 41 52 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27

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 EC 31 47 18 0 3 0 0 79 3 35
2022 EC-06 31 59 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 EC-07 10 72 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 EC 44 33 4 19 0 0 0 78 19 27

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 EC 20 43 18 13 3 3 0 65 16 35
2022 EC-06 11 48 20 21 0 0 0 59 21 10
2022 EC-07 0 59 21 0 10 10 0 66 12 10
2020 EC 26 37 19 11 7 0 0 63 19 27
2019 EC 37 15 26 15 4 4 0 54 19 27
2018 EC 17 52 26 0 4 0 0 70 4 23

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 EC 0 30 31 40 0 0 0 30 40 15
2020 EC 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 EC 0 30 50 0 0 0 20 38 0 10

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EC 32 40 16 0 12 0 0 71 12 35
2022 EC-06 40 30 21 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2022 EC-07 30 38 11 0 21 0 0 68 21 10
2020 EC 46 23 19 0 12 0 0 69 12 26
2019 EC 27 38 27 4 4 0 0 65 8 26
2018 EC 26 39 17 9 4 0 4 68 14 23

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 EC 11 25 27 18 19 0 0 35 37 30
2022 EC-07 0 11 21 28 40 0 0 11 68 10
2020 EC 11 19 37 11 22 0 0 30 33 27
2019 EC 22 11 37 22 7 0 0 33 30 27
2018 EC 0 22 43 26 9 0 0 22 35 23

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 EC 7 25 30 23 16 0 0 31 39 35
2022 EC-06 9 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2022 EC-07 0 11 31 18 40 0 0 11 58 10
2020 EC 19 11 26 19 26 0 0 30 44 27
2019 EC 15 19 33 15 19 0 0 33 33 27
2018 EC 9 9 22 43 17 0 0 17 61 23

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 EC 13 26 18 23 18 0 0 40 42 35
2022 EC-06 9 41 30 11 9 0 0 50 20 10
2022 EC-07 0 20 20 20 40 0 0 20 60 10
2020 EC 11 22 30 19 19 0 0 33 37 27
2019 EC 15 19 33 22 11 0 0 33 33 27
2018 EC 0 32 32 18 9 5 5 35 30 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 EC 28 30 5 27 9 0 0 58 37 35
2022 EC-06 29 41 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2022 EC-07 11 20 0 39 30 0 0 31 69 10
2020 EC 22 33 11 26 7 0 0 56 33 27
2019 EC 37 30 22 4 7 0 0 67 11 27
2018 EC 17 39 26 9 9 0 0 57 17 23

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 EC 24 26 20 18 12 0 0 50 30 35
2022 EC-06 49 21 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2022 EC-07 0 22 19 39 20 0 0 22 59 10
2020 EC 27 15 23 23 12 0 0 42 35 26
2019 EC 33 22 26 15 4 0 0 56 19 27
2018 EC 17 35 35 9 4 0 0 52 13 23

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 EC 13 48 24 3 12 0 0 61 15 35
2022 EC-06 9 50 10 10 21 0 0 60 30 10
2022 EC-07 0 50 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10
2020 EC 26 33 19 7 15 0 0 59 22 27
2019 EC 26 41 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 27
2018 EC 9 57 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 23

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 EC 7 19 41 23 10 0 0 26 33 35
2022 EC-06 0 20 50 30 0 0 0 20 30 10
2022 EC-07 0 21 39 30 10 0 0 21 40 10
2020 EC 15 26 37 15 7 0 0 41 22 27
2019 EC 7 48 22 15 7 0 0 56 22 27
2018 EC 4 22 52 17 4 0 0 26 22 23

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 EC 9 40 23 15 13 0 0 49 28 35
2022 EC-06 9 50 10 10 21 0 0 59 31 10
2022 EC-07 0 21 58 21 0 0 0 21 21 10
2020 EC 22 33 19 15 11 0 0 56 26 27
2019 EC 11 37 22 11 19 0 0 48 30 27
2018 EC 9 17 39 30 4 0 0 26 35 23

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 EC 38 26 18 6 13 0 0 64 18 35
2022 EC-06 20 40 20 10 11 0 0 60 20 10
2022 EC-07 31 28 31 0 10 0 0 59 10 10
2020 EC 48 26 7 7 7 0 4 77 15 27
2019 EC 44 33 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 27

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 EC 30 33 22 15 0 0 0 63 15 35
2022 EC-06 9 50 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2022 EC-07 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 EC 26 37 11 11 15 0 0 63 26 27

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 EC 16 27 28 15 15 0 0 43 30 35
2022 EC-06 0 51 9 29 11 0 0 51 40 10
2022 EC-07 10 11 59 10 10 0 0 21 20 10
2020 EC 22 33 15 22 7 0 0 56 30 27
2019 EC 32 24 20 20 4 0 0 56 24 25
2018 EC 17 39 22 17 4 0 0 57 22 23

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 EC 52 20 22 5 0 0 0 72 5 35
2022 EC-06 70 19 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 EC-07 31 29 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2020 EC 48 19 15 7 7 0 4 69 15 27
2019 EC 48 19 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 27
2018 EC 48 22 13 4 13 0 0 70 17 23

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 EC 55 35 4 6 0 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EC-06 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 EC-07 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EC 44 30 19 0 4 0 4 77 4 27

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 EC 73 6 6 6 0 0 9 87 6 35
2022 EC-06 80 0 0 11 0 0 10 88 12 10
2022 EC-07 61 19 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2020 EC 74 4 11 0 0 7 4 88 0 27
2019 EC 93 0 0 0 4 0 4 96 4 27
2018 EC 78 4 9 0 4 0 4 86 5 23

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 EC 76 6 9 2 7 0 0 82 9 35
2022 EC-06 69 10 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 10
2022 EC-07 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EC 74 15 0 4 4 0 4 92 8 27
2019 EC 81 11 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 27
2018 EC 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23

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 EC 69 13 15 0 0 0 3 85 0 35
2022 EC-06 69 20 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 EC-07 71 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2020 EC 74 19 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 27
2019 EC 52 30 11 4 0 0 4 85 4 27
2018 EC 78 13 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23

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 EC 76 9 3 6 3 0 3 87 9 35
2022 EC-06 69 10 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 10
2022 EC-07 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 EC 69 15 4 4 4 0 4 88 8 26
2019 EC 54 27 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2018 EC 52 30 9 4 4 0 0 83 9 23

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 EC 66 13 3 3 4 0 12 89 7 30
2022 EC-06 60 11 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 10
2022 EC-07 50 30 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2020 EC 59 7 0 7 0 0 26 90 10 27
2019 EC 59 15 4 4 0 0 19 91 5 27
2018 EC 48 17 4 0 0 0 30 94 0 23

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 EC 78 13 0 2 0 0 6 97 3 35
2022 EC-06 79 11 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2022 EC-07 69 21 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 EC 85 11 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 27
2019 EC 89 7 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 27
2018 EC 82 5 9 0 0 0 5 90 0 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 EC 73 12 8 0 0 0 6 91 0 35
2022 EC-06 59 21 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2022 EC-07 81 9 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 EC 67 22 4 0 4 0 4 92 4 27
2019 EC 78 4 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 27
2018 EC 78 9 0 4 0 0 9 95 5 23

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 EC 57 18 14 3 6 0 3 77 9 35
2022 EC-06 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2022 EC-07 51 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 EC 44 19 30 7 0 0 0 63 7 27
2019 EC 67 22 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 27
2018 EC 39 35 13 4 0 0 9 81 5 23

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 EC 9 18 45 20 7 0 0 28 27 35
2022 EC-06 20 10 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10
2022 EC-07 0 11 50 28 10 0 0 11 38 10
2020 EC 4 26 44 15 11 0 0 30 26 27
2019 EC 15 30 37 15 4 0 0 44 19 27
2018 EC 4 35 43 17 0 0 0 39 17 23

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 EC 9 27 33 22 9 0 0 30 37 35
2022 EC-06 0 31 30 9 30 0 0 40 31 10
2022 EC-07 20 20 49 11 0 0 0 11 40 10
2020 EC 11 19 41 19 11 0 0 30 30 27
2019 EC 12 8 42 15 23 0 0 38 19 26
2018 EC 4 13 35 26 22 0 0 48 17 23
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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 EC 25 69 6 0 35
2022 EC-06 20 70 10 0 10
2022 EC-07 31 60 10 0 10
2020 EC 30 56 15 0 27

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 EC 49 10 12 3 9 4 14 71 14 35
2022 EC-06 51 0 20 10 0 0 19 63 12 10
2022 EC-07 28 32 10 0 19 0 10 68 22 10
2020 EC 56 11 7 7 11 0 7 72 20 27
2019 EC 52 7 15 11 0 0 15 70 13 27
2018 EC 39 9 17 9 0 0 26 65 12 23
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