2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 117. What is your gender?

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 Man 38 43 10 5 3 1 1 83 7 130
2022 Woman 38 42 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 165
2020 Man 26 46 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 113
2020 Woman 38 46 10 6 1 0 0 84 7 170
2019 Man 37 46 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 102
2019 Woman 29 52 12 4 3 0 0 81 8 129
2018 Man 28 47 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 91
2018 Woman 32 47 15 2 3 0 0 80 5 128

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 Man 31 41 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 130
2022 Woman 30 44 13 11 1 0 0 74 13 165
2020 Man 24 40 17 17 3 0 0 64 19 113
2020 Woman 36 36 17 10 2 0 0 72 12 171
2019 Man 28 45 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 101
2019 Woman 25 41 21 11 3 0 0 65 14 129
2018 Man 31 42 21 4 2 0 0 73 6 91
2018 Woman 22 47 18 11 1 0 0 69 13 130

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 Man 40 45 9 5 2 0 1 85 7 130
2022 Woman 41 42 13 4 1 0 0 83 5 165
2020 Man 47 30 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 113
2020 Woman 41 39 16 2 2 0 0 80 4 170
2019 Man 46 39 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 102
2019 Woman 36 51 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 129
2018 Man 44 39 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 90
2018 Woman 42 50 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 128

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 Man 40 37 12 4 4 1 1 79 9 130
2022 Woman 38 44 11 6 0 0 0 82 6 165
2020 Man 31 43 10 15 1 0 0 74 16 111
2020 Woman 34 49 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 170
2019 Man 41 44 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 102
2019 Woman 30 53 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 128
2018 Man 30 49 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 91
2018 Woman 31 53 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 129

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 Man 44 31 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 130
2022 Woman 37 42 14 5 2 1 0 79 7 165
2020 Man 37 34 15 11 3 0 0 72 13 113
2020 Woman 37 33 15 11 2 1 0 71 14 171
2019 Man 38 35 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 101
2019 Woman 32 44 12 9 2 0 0 76 12 127
2018 Man 33 40 18 8 1 0 0 73 10 91
2018 Woman 29 42 21 7 1 0 0 70 8 130

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 Man 42 33 14 4 6 0 1 76 10 130
2022 Woman 32 49 13 5 2 0 0 80 6 165
2020 Man 32 37 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 113
2020 Woman 36 38 16 7 2 1 0 74 9 167
2019 Man 34 39 17 5 4 1 0 73 9 100
2019 Woman 31 44 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 129
2018 Man 28 43 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 91
2018 Woman 29 44 18 7 2 0 0 73 8 130

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 Man 41 27 15 5 8 5 0 71 13 130
2022 Woman 33 33 13 7 4 9 1 73 12 165
2020 Man 32 22 23 13 7 3 0 55 21 113
2020 Woman 35 32 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 170
2019 Man 32 23 23 13 7 1 1 56 20 101
2019 Woman 34 29 20 7 7 2 1 65 14 129
2018 Man 31 29 21 13 3 3 0 62 17 91
2018 Woman 28 31 21 12 4 4 1 62 16 131
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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 Man 53 37 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 130
2022 Woman 53 35 6 2 1 1 3 92 2 165
2020 Man 51 32 9 3 2 0 3 86 4 112
2020 Woman 51 32 11 2 1 1 2 85 4 171
2019 Man 53 33 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 102
2019 Woman 51 31 11 2 0 2 2 86 3 129

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 Man 49 39 7 1 4 0 0 88 5 130
2022 Woman 55 34 7 3 1 0 1 90 4 165
2020 Man 53 31 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 113
2020 Woman 49 39 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 171
2019 Man 42 48 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 102
2019 Woman 33 44 10 10 2 0 1 77 13 129
2018 Man 45 40 6 7 1 0 1 86 8 91
2018 Woman 31 50 10 6 1 1 1 82 7 130

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 Man 54 33 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 130
2022 Woman 52 31 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 165
2020 Man 58 27 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 113
2020 Woman 57 28 8 4 3 1 0 86 6 171
2019 Man 49 37 10 1 3 0 0 86 4 102
2019 Woman 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 129
2018 Man 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 91
2018 Woman 39 36 15 8 1 0 1 76 9 130

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 Man 38 42 11 2 4 4 0 83 6 130
2022 Woman 36 38 12 6 2 6 0 79 8 165
2020 Man 36 29 11 11 4 9 0 71 16 113
2020 Woman 29 44 15 7 1 5 0 76 8 171
2019 Man 18 40 18 13 4 7 0 63 18 102
2019 Woman 10 48 20 13 4 6 1 61 18 129
2018 Man 19 42 18 5 8 9 0 66 13 91
2018 Woman 16 36 25 10 4 9 0 57 16 131

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 Man 32 39 17 5 6 1 0 71 12 130
2022 Woman 26 45 19 6 3 1 0 72 10 165
2020 Man 29 28 24 10 8 0 1 58 18 113
2020 Woman 28 37 20 11 2 2 0 67 13 170
2019 Man 24 33 25 12 6 0 0 57 18 101
2019 Woman 13 41 25 12 5 3 1 57 17 129
2018 Man 18 32 33 11 6 0 0 50 17 91
2018 Woman 16 44 19 11 6 2 0 62 18 131

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 Man 19 39 26 5 8 2 1 60 13 130
2022 Woman 19 38 26 11 2 4 0 59 14 165
2020 Man 24 26 23 17 9 1 1 51 26 112
2020 Woman 20 36 22 14 3 5 1 59 18 171
2019 Man 12 37 24 16 6 5 0 51 23 101
2019 Woman 5 42 30 12 5 5 1 50 18 129
2018 Man 15 21 45 12 4 2 0 37 17 90
2018 Woman 14 31 31 12 8 5 0 47 20 130

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 Man 31 40 16 11 3 0 0 71 13 130
2022 Woman 27 46 18 7 1 1 0 74 8 165
2020 Man 25 45 15 4 10 0 0 71 14 113
2020 Woman 28 50 14 5 1 1 0 79 6 169
2019 Man 14 42 23 11 8 2 0 57 19 102
2019 Woman 6 48 24 14 5 2 0 55 20 129
2018 Man 17 31 34 11 8 0 0 47 19 90
2018 Woman 13 42 22 16 7 2 0 55 23 130
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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 Man 35 39 13 6 6 1 0 75 12 130
2022 Woman 38 40 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 165
2020 Man 26 46 11 13 4 0 0 72 17 113
2020 Woman 34 40 17 7 1 1 0 75 9 171
2019 Man 26 47 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 102
2019 Woman 22 51 16 9 3 0 0 73 12 129
2018 Man 29 31 30 4 5 0 0 60 10 91
2018 Woman 27 39 21 13 0 0 0 65 13 128

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 Man 25 50 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 130
2022 Woman 27 52 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 165
2020 Man 26 38 11 21 4 0 0 64 25 111
2020 Woman 32 41 13 12 2 0 0 73 14 170
2019 Man 18 54 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 101
2019 Woman 13 60 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 129
2018 Man 17 49 24 9 1 0 0 66 10 91
2018 Woman 25 54 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 130

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 Man 46 37 9 5 2 0 1 83 8 130
2022 Woman 47 36 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 165
2020 Man 41 41 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 113
2020 Woman 48 34 10 4 1 2 0 84 5 171
2019 Man 40 44 10 2 3 0 1 85 5 102
2019 Woman 33 42 13 9 2 0 0 75 11 128
2018 Man 37 45 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 91
2018 Woman 31 46 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 131

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 Man 30 40 13 12 4 1 0 71 17 130
2022 Woman 26 53 12 7 3 0 0 79 9 165
2020 Man 27 42 19 8 3 0 0 69 12 113
2020 Woman 34 45 12 6 1 0 1 80 7 170
2019 Man 32 46 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 102
2019 Woman 23 50 12 13 2 0 0 74 14 128
2018 Man 20 59 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 91
2018 Woman 24 53 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 131

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 Man 50 30 10 4 4 1 1 82 8 130
2022 Woman 49 27 11 2 3 3 5 83 5 165
2020 Man 56 20 17 2 4 1 0 77 6 112
2020 Woman 49 30 13 4 2 2 1 81 6 171

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 Man 21 40 25 8 6 0 0 61 14 130
2022 Woman 21 45 17 12 4 2 0 67 16 165
2020 Man 26 30 23 13 6 2 0 57 20 112
2020 Woman 21 43 18 12 3 2 0 65 16 166
2019 Man 17 46 23 10 3 1 0 63 13 101
2019 Woman 16 56 14 7 5 2 0 73 12 129
2018 Man 14 47 18 15 6 0 0 61 21 90
2018 Woman 20 43 24 8 5 1 0 63 13 131

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 Man 47 21 18 4 4 0 6 72 9 130
2022 Woman 43 26 14 5 3 2 7 75 9 165
2020 Man 46 22 22 4 1 1 4 71 6 113
2020 Woman 55 19 11 6 5 1 4 78 11 171
2019 Man 46 24 16 5 5 0 3 73 10 100
2019 Woman 48 22 13 8 4 1 5 74 12 129

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 Man 36 27 21 6 5 0 5 66 12 130
2022 Woman 54 21 14 3 2 0 5 79 6 165
2020 Man 47 27 14 8 0 2 3 77 8 112
2020 Woman 55 20 14 4 3 1 3 78 8 170
2019 Man 41 30 18 5 3 1 2 73 8 101
2019 Woman 49 26 11 8 1 2 4 79 10 129

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 Man 64 10 6 3 6 2 9 83 10 130
2022 Woman 73 9 6 2 1 4 5 90 3 165
2020 Man 75 7 6 6 1 0 5 86 7 111
2020 Woman 71 11 5 2 2 3 5 90 5 167
2019 Man 74 9 2 3 5 4 3 89 9 102
2019 Woman 77 9 4 3 1 1 6 92 4 128

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 Man 69 8 5 1 2 1 14 91 3 130
2022 Woman 73 7 3 2 1 2 12 93 3 165
2020 Man 77 10 2 0 1 3 7 97 1 113
2020 Woman 76 8 4 1 1 3 9 95 1 170
2019 Man 75 8 3 0 3 3 8 93 3 99
2019 Woman 79 6 0 0 0 2 13 100 0 129

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 Man 27 33 13 12 10 3 2 63 24 130
2022 Woman 15 32 17 22 6 4 4 51 30 165
2020 Man 25 18 20 21 12 2 3 45 34 113
2020 Woman 23 27 18 17 11 3 1 52 29 169
2019 Man 12 36 21 18 9 2 2 50 28 102
2019 Woman 20 28 16 19 13 2 2 50 33 129
2018 Man 12 26 29 24 8 1 0 38 32 91
2018 Woman 11 24 27 19 15 2 2 36 36 131

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 Man 34 44 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 130
2022 Woman 31 45 15 7 2 0 1 76 9 165
2020 Man 26 38 14 17 5 1 0 64 22 113
2020 Woman 28 40 19 11 2 0 0 68 13 171
2019 Man 21 49 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 102
2019 Woman 18 48 18 12 3 0 1 66 15 128
2018 Man 30 40 14 15 2 0 0 70 17 91
2018 Woman 20 41 25 12 1 0 1 61 13 129

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 Man 33 38 14 8 8 0 0 71 16 130
2022 Woman 34 44 14 5 2 0 0 78 8 165
2020 Man 31 30 19 14 6 0 0 60 21 113
2020 Woman 34 37 16 11 2 0 0 71 13 171
2019 Man 30 41 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 102
2019 Woman 24 42 20 11 2 0 0 66 13 129
2018 Man 30 36 16 15 3 0 0 66 18 90
2018 Woman 27 44 15 12 2 0 0 71 14 129

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 Man 32 46 13 5 6 0 0 77 10 130
2022 Woman 30 52 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 165
2020 Man 24 41 16 13 5 0 0 65 19 111
2020 Woman 31 44 17 7 2 0 0 75 8 170
2019 Man 27 52 15 5 1 0 0 79 6 100
2019 Woman 19 55 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 125
2018 Man 22 44 24 9 1 0 0 66 10 91
2018 Woman 23 45 19 12 2 0 0 68 13 130

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 Man 25 43 21 6 4 1 0 69 10 130
2022 Woman 22 46 21 2 3 6 0 72 6 165
2020 Man 17 43 23 10 4 3 0 62 15 111
2020 Woman 20 44 25 7 1 3 0 66 8 170
2019 Man 17 51 21 7 3 1 0 68 10 101
2019 Woman 16 43 27 8 2 4 0 61 11 129
2018 Man 18 38 31 9 1 3 0 57 11 90
2018 Woman 13 42 33 5 1 7 0 58 6 131

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 Man 42 33 13 5 5 1 1 76 10 130
2022 Woman 43 36 11 4 2 1 2 82 6 165
2020 Man 37 30 23 5 3 1 1 68 9 113
2020 Woman 42 32 13 10 2 1 1 75 12 169
2019 Man 41 35 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 102
2019 Woman 38 42 9 7 3 0 1 80 10 128
2018 Man 36 37 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 90
2018 Woman 33 50 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 130

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 Man 30 35 19 8 8 0 0 66 15 130
2022 Woman 29 38 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 165
2020 Man 21 25 26 13 14 0 1 47 27 112
2020 Woman 26 30 21 13 8 0 1 57 22 171
2019 Man 35 36 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 101
2019 Woman 31 41 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 127
2018 Man 34 33 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 91
2018 Woman 42 32 18 4 5 0 0 74 8 131

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 Man 59 28 8 2 1 2 1 89 2 130
2022 Woman 66 21 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 165

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 Man 40 32 29 130
2022 Woman 43 34 24 165
2020 Man 29 39 32 113
2020 Woman 27 42 31 171
2019 Man 26 39 34 102
2019 Woman 26 43 31 128
2018 Man 24 48 28 91
2018 Woman 29 41 30 130

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 Man 12 30 27 14 12 5 50
2022 Woman 12 28 26 6 21 8 70
2020 Man 17 6 52 19 6 0 32
2020 Woman 12 18 49 6 14 2 46
2019 Man 19 19 40 19 0 4 27
2019 Woman 6 24 40 17 6 6 34
2018 Man 9 26 50 5 5 4 22
2018 Woman 14 18 46 8 6 7 37
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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 Man 51 33 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 130
2022 Woman 44 42 9 4 1 0 1 87 4 165
2020 Man 35 39 11 10 4 0 0 74 14 113
2020 Woman 43 42 9 5 0 0 1 86 5 171
2019 Man 35 48 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 102
2019 Woman 28 54 12 5 1 0 0 82 5 129
2018 Man 36 47 15 2 0 0 0 82 2 90
2018 Woman 33 54 8 4 0 1 0 88 4 130

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 Man 24 49 16 8 2 0 1 73 11 130
2022 Woman 24 60 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 165
2020 Man 25 44 17 12 3 0 0 69 14 113
2020 Woman 28 49 15 4 1 2 1 79 5 170
2019 Man 21 45 21 13 1 0 0 66 14 102
2019 Woman 18 65 9 6 2 1 0 84 8 129
2018 Man 17 39 27 11 5 0 0 56 17 90
2018 Woman 18 56 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 131

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 Man 10 32 39 12 8 0 1 19 42 130
2022 Woman 10 25 43 14 6 0 2 20 36 165
2020 Man 22 40 28 7 3 0 0 10 62 113
2020 Woman 20 32 31 11 4 1 1 15 53 170
2019 Man 18 35 36 8 2 0 1 11 53 102
2019 Woman 13 37 35 10 4 1 0 14 51 129
2018 Man 9 41 39 9 3 0 0 12 49 91
2018 Woman 12 38 35 10 2 2 2 12 52 131

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 Man 21 26 34 12 4 2 1 17 49 130
2022 Woman 17 27 32 15 5 1 3 21 46 165
2020 Man 31 27 21 11 6 3 1 18 60 113
2020 Woman 27 26 27 12 3 4 1 16 56 170
2019 Man 36 24 20 15 4 0 1 19 61 102
2019 Woman 23 29 30 14 3 0 1 17 52 129
2018 Man 30 37 16 13 4 0 0 16 68 91
2018 Woman 31 25 28 9 5 0 3 15 57 131

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 Man 6 23 42 20 9 0 0 28 30 130
2022 Woman 5 24 41 22 7 0 1 29 29 165
2020 Man 24 24 32 14 4 2 1 18 49 113
2020 Woman 17 36 25 15 6 2 0 21 53 170
2019 Man 16 27 36 10 9 1 1 19 44 102
2019 Woman 12 35 40 11 2 0 0 13 47 129
2018 Man 13 26 44 14 2 0 0 16 40 91
2018 Woman 9 33 40 16 1 0 2 17 42 130

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 Man 16 29 26 15 11 2 1 27 46 130
2022 Woman 15 27 25 17 9 0 7 28 45 165
2020 Man 27 34 18 12 3 3 3 16 65 113
2020 Woman 26 20 27 14 8 2 2 24 48 169
2019 Man 26 33 20 10 9 1 1 19 60 102
2019 Woman 17 32 27 14 6 2 2 21 51 129
2018 Man 18 32 32 11 5 0 2 16 51 91
2018 Woman 20 36 27 11 5 0 1 17 56 130

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 Man 11 29 25 20 12 1 1 33 41 130
2022 Woman 13 20 30 19 7 6 5 29 37 165
2020 Man 13 21 28 23 10 4 2 35 36 113
2020 Woman 13 22 25 20 9 7 4 32 40 169
2019 Man 13 20 21 23 18 2 3 43 35 102
2019 Woman 13 27 30 13 13 2 3 27 42 129
2018 Man 12 20 23 35 8 1 2 44 33 91
2018 Woman 12 28 29 17 9 1 2 28 42 131

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 Man 16 24 32 18 8 1 1 26 41 130
2022 Woman 12 24 34 16 7 4 4 25 38 165
2020 Man 23 32 29 11 2 3 0 13 58 113
2020 Woman 14 24 37 14 6 3 1 21 40 170
2019 Man 15 28 31 17 4 2 2 22 45 101
2019 Woman 11 27 38 17 4 2 1 22 39 129
2018 Man 21 32 31 8 6 2 1 14 54 91
2018 Woman 16 26 39 11 3 1 3 15 44 131

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 Man 2 9 25 40 24 0 0 64 11 130
2022 Woman 1 5 23 41 27 0 3 71 6 165
2020 Man 3 12 41 32 10 2 0 43 16 113
2020 Woman 2 7 28 38 25 1 0 63 9 169
2019 Man 3 18 36 32 10 1 0 42 21 102
2019 Woman 4 12 36 32 15 1 1 48 16 129

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 Man 17 45 23 11 4 0 0 62 15 130
2022 Woman 13 43 27 11 3 2 0 58 15 165
2020 Man 18 32 26 17 5 2 0 51 22 113
2020 Woman 20 42 18 13 4 4 0 65 17 170
2019 Man 13 34 27 18 6 1 0 48 24 102
2019 Woman 11 38 33 15 2 1 0 49 17 129

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 Man 69 20 5 3 1 0 1 90 5 130
2022 Woman 63 28 4 4 1 0 0 91 4 165
2020 Man 63 27 5 3 3 0 0 90 5 113
2020 Woman 61 29 3 4 2 0 1 91 6 170
2019 Man 60 27 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 102
2019 Woman 47 38 4 9 1 1 0 86 10 128
2018 Man 53 37 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 91
2018 Woman 45 36 9 9 1 0 0 81 10 130

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 Man 67 25 5 3 1 0 0 91 3 130
2022 Woman 65 26 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 165
2020 Man 65 27 3 4 2 0 0 92 6 112
2020 Woman 65 29 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 169
2019 Man 61 29 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 101
2019 Woman 49 40 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 129
2018 Man 55 40 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 91
2018 Woman 46 40 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 131

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 Man 53 35 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 130
2022 Woman 48 36 11 2 1 1 1 85 3 165
2020 Man 49 31 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 112
2020 Woman 51 34 11 3 1 1 0 86 4 171
2019 Man 47 40 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 102
2019 Woman 40 46 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 128
2018 Man 38 47 11 2 1 1 0 86 3 91
2018 Woman 36 45 15 4 0 0 0 82 4 131

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 Man 33 49 9 3 4 2 0 84 7 130
2022 Woman 30 51 13 5 0 1 0 82 5 165
2020 Man 30 42 19 6 3 1 0 72 9 113
2020 Woman 28 53 14 4 1 1 0 81 5 169
2019 Man 30 42 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 101
2019 Woman 28 44 15 8 2 2 0 73 11 129
2018 Man 26 59 4 7 0 3 0 89 7 90
2018 Woman 29 46 18 4 2 1 0 77 5 130

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 Man 35 41 10 6 4 4 0 80 10 130
2022 Woman 26 41 19 5 3 6 0 72 8 165
2020 Man 41 41 14 0 2 2 1 84 2 113
2020 Woman 42 41 9 4 0 3 0 86 4 170
2019 Man 32 48 8 3 4 5 0 84 7 101
2019 Woman 33 50 11 5 0 2 0 84 5 128
2018 Man 30 49 13 1 1 6 0 84 2 91
2018 Woman 26 54 12 5 1 1 0 81 7 131

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 Man 55 33 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 130
2022 Woman 53 41 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 165
2020 Man 48 41 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 113
2020 Woman 45 43 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 169
2019 Man 39 47 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 102
2019 Woman 42 46 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 128
2018 Man 36 48 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 91
2018 Woman 34 55 9 1 2 0 0 89 2 130

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 Man 40 30 8 7 5 4 5 77 14 130
2022 Woman 42 33 8 5 2 3 7 83 8 165

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 Man 42 28 11 4 6 6 5 78 10 130
2022 Woman 43 31 11 4 2 2 7 81 7 165

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 Man 24 30 19 6 5 15 1 64 13 130
2022 Woman 20 25 24 8 4 18 1 56 14 165
2020 Man 30 43 16 3 1 7 0 79 4 113
2020 Woman 30 43 13 4 0 9 1 80 5 171

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 Man 39 34 9 8 4 4 3 78 13 130
2022 Woman 31 44 6 6 4 6 3 82 11 165
2020 Man 37 42 10 5 1 3 2 82 7 113
2020 Woman 36 37 10 7 2 4 4 79 10 170

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 Man 9 16 18 6 10 37 4 41 28 130
2022 Woman 8 13 22 5 3 44 6 41 16 165

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 Man 34 26 16 4 6 9 5 69 12 130
2022 Woman 28 36 14 5 2 4 11 75 8 165
2020 Man 31 43 9 7 3 4 4 80 10 113
2020 Woman 29 27 19 9 2 9 6 65 12 171
2019 Man 32 39 11 8 3 5 2 77 12 102
2019 Woman 25 35 13 10 6 8 2 67 18 129
2018 Man 19 53 15 3 5 2 2 75 9 91
2018 Woman 17 37 18 12 4 7 4 62 18 130

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 Man 23 43 16 10 5 3 1 69 15 130
2022 Woman 17 41 16 16 5 4 0 61 22 165
2020 Man 31 44 12 10 2 1 0 76 12 113
2020 Woman 19 45 15 12 5 3 1 67 18 171
2019 Man 24 43 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 101
2019 Woman 14 44 17 19 4 2 0 59 23 129
2018 Man 23 49 8 11 4 3 1 76 16 90
2018 Woman 27 41 13 14 4 1 0 69 18 131

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 Man 27 44 19 6 4 1 0 71 10 130
2022 Woman 18 46 25 8 3 1 0 64 10 165
2020 Man 27 51 15 5 2 1 0 79 6 113
2020 Woman 28 43 19 4 1 4 0 74 6 170
2019 Man 25 40 22 11 2 0 0 65 13 101
2019 Woman 16 48 22 8 2 2 1 66 11 128
2018 Man 21 43 27 6 2 0 0 65 8 89
2018 Woman 20 42 21 12 2 3 0 63 15 129

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 Man 17 24 19 14 6 13 6 51 25 130
2022 Woman 12 22 25 9 9 17 5 44 23 165
2020 Man 17 34 19 13 8 7 2 56 24 112
2020 Woman 16 17 28 14 9 14 2 39 28 171
2019 Man 13 23 21 11 15 14 4 43 31 102
2019 Woman 5 19 21 20 9 19 7 32 39 129
2018 Man 14 24 26 16 11 9 0 41 30 91
2018 Woman 10 24 24 19 8 11 4 41 31 131

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 Man 55 37 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 130
2022 Woman 59 34 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 165
2020 Man 40 43 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 113
2020 Woman 57 34 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 171

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 Man 49 31 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 130
2022 Woman 49 35 5 7 2 1 3 86 9 165
2020 Man 33 42 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 113
2020 Woman 42 37 9 8 2 1 1 81 10 171
2019 Man 45 30 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 102
2019 Woman 41 39 7 8 5 0 0 81 12 128

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 Man 49 37 7 5 2 1 0 87 6 130
2022 Woman 48 42 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 165
2020 Man 35 41 15 5 3 1 0 77 8 112
2020 Woman 47 35 9 7 1 0 1 83 8 168
2019 Man 48 37 12 1 2 0 0 85 3 100
2019 Woman 46 37 9 8 2 0 0 82 9 128

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 Man 69 25 1 4 2 0 0 94 6 130
2022 Woman 76 23 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 165
2020 Man 65 28 2 3 2 0 1 94 4 112
2020 Woman 78 20 1 0 1 1 0 98 1 170

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 Man 81 14 2 1 1 0 2 97 1 130
2022 Woman 90 8 1 1 0 0 1 99 1 165
2019 Man 90 8 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 101
2019 Woman 83 16 1 0 1 0 0 98 1 127

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 Man 46 39 11 2 1 1 0 86 3 130
2022 Woman 44 34 16 5 1 1 1 78 6 165
2020 Man 46 34 16 1 1 2 0 81 2 113
2020 Woman 56 30 11 0 2 0 1 87 2 171
2019 Man 46 32 17 4 1 0 0 78 5 99
2019 Woman 45 30 15 5 1 4 1 78 6 129

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 Man 9 91 130
2022 Woman 7 93 165
2020 Man 11 89 112
2020 Woman 7 93 170
2019 Man 11 89 102
2019 Woman 9 91 128

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 15
2022 Woman 57 43 10

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 83 17 15
2022 Woman 51 49 10

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 12

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 11
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 12

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 11
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 12

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 11
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 12

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 12

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 15
2022 Woman 18 82 10

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 46 15
2022 Woman 25 75 10

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 49 15
2022 Woman 60 40 10

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 15
2022 Woman 23 77 10

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 Man 29 71 15
2022 Woman 32 68 10
2019 Man 46 54 11
2019 Woman 41 59 12

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 69 31 15
2022 Woman 57 43 10

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 15
2022 Woman 24 76 10

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 11

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 12

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 15
2022 Woman 25 75 10
2020 Man 41 59 12
2020 Woman 47 53 11
2019 Man 46 54 11
2019 Woman 57 43 12

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 66 15
2022 Woman 16 84 10

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 Man 56 44 15
2022 Woman 44 56 10
2020 Man 50 50 12
2020 Woman 43 57 11

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 Man 40 60 15
2022 Woman 18 82 10

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 Man 16 84 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 17 83 10

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 11

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 Man 8 92 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Man 37 63 15
2022 Woman 32 68 10
2020 Man 42 58 12
2020 Woman 47 53 11

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 Man 9 91 15
2022 Woman 26 74 10

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 Man 23 77 15
2022 Woman 26 74 10

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 Man 17 83 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Man 8 92 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 9 91 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 16 84 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 14 86 15
2022 Woman 9 91 10

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Man 8 92 15
2022 Woman 31 69 10

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 Man 22 78 15
2022 Woman 50 50 10

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 Man 8 92 15
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Man 45 55 15
2022 Woman 67 33 10

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 Man 8 92 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 11

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 Man 50 50 15
2022 Woman 43 57 10

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 Man 7 93 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 12 10 11 3 4 44 16 55 17 130
2022 Woman 9 7 8 5 2 54 15 52 21 165
2020 Man 12 20 15 2 3 38 9 61 10 113
2020 Woman 13 15 12 6 2 43 9 59 15 171
2019 Man 18 18 15 7 2 29 10 60 15 100
2019 Woman 7 13 16 3 4 43 14 46 17 129
2018 Man 13 17 18 6 1 36 9 55 12 90
2018 Woman 10 16 19 4 3 39 8 49 14 130

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 Man 25 38 10 8 3 15 2 75 14 130
2022 Woman 20 41 15 3 3 17 1 73 8 165
2020 Man 31 30 14 6 2 16 1 74 10 112
2020 Woman 26 40 13 6 2 12 2 76 9 171
2019 Man 32 38 13 8 3 7 0 75 12 102
2019 Woman 19 46 16 3 4 11 0 73 8 129
2018 Man 18 45 21 5 0 11 1 71 6 90
2018 Woman 19 43 16 6 1 12 2 72 9 130

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 Man 4 96 130
2022 Woman 8 92 165
2020 Man 7 93 113
2020 Woman 6 94 170
2019 Man 5 95 102
2019 Woman 6 94 129

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 23 77 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 Woman 60 40 15

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 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 Woman 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 Woman 8 92 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 Woman 8 92 15

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 15

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 15

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 39 61 15

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 15

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

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

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 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 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 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 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 37 63 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 Woman 31 69 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 Woman 22 78 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 Woman 14 86 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 Woman 30 70 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 Woman 15 85 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 Woman 8 92 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 Woman 7 93 15

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 15 85 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 Woman 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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 7 93 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 15 85 10

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 Woman 16 84 10

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 Woman 32 68 10

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 Woman 15 85 10

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 Woman 48 52 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 77 23 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 24 76 10

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 Man 18 9 15 3 2 46 7 58 11 130
2022 Woman 13 7 10 2 2 56 11 60 11 165
2020 Man 14 22 14 2 2 40 6 67 7 113
2020 Woman 14 13 17 4 1 47 5 56 9 171
2019 Man 22 16 17 3 2 34 7 64 8 102
2019 Woman 3 17 16 2 1 52 9 50 10 127
2018 Man 12 17 21 2 1 38 8 55 6 91
2018 Woman 10 18 18 2 3 40 8 55 10 130

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 Man 29 33 13 7 1 14 2 74 10 130
2022 Woman 22 36 12 5 2 22 1 75 9 165
2020 Man 32 36 16 1 2 14 0 78 3 112
2020 Woman 24 41 16 2 1 16 1 78 3 171
2019 Man 33 35 17 3 2 10 1 76 5 102
2019 Woman 16 42 16 4 1 19 2 73 7 129
2018 Man 20 40 26 4 1 10 0 66 5 91
2018 Woman 18 44 16 6 1 12 2 73 9 130

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 Man 4 96 130
2022 Woman 9 91 165
2020 Man 5 95 113
2020 Woman 14 86 170
2019 Man 9 91 102
2019 Woman 11 89 127

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 Woman 40 60 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 80 20 15

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 Woman 43 50 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10

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 Man 41 37 8 3 4 2 4 83 8 130
2022 Woman 36 43 6 5 1 4 6 87 7 165
2020 Man 47 34 8 0 3 4 4 89 3 112
2020 Woman 44 41 6 5 1 2 2 87 6 171

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 Man 57 16 4 5 18 110
2022 Woman 44 25 2 1 29 135

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 Man 52 48 110
2022 Woman 57 43 135

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 Man 49 51 110
2022 Woman 60 40 135

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 Man 80 20 110
2022 Woman 87 13 135

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 Man 62 38 110
2022 Woman 72 28 135

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 Man 28 72 110
2022 Woman 29 71 135

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 Man 48 52 110
2022 Woman 50 50 135

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 Man 22 78 110
2022 Woman 24 76 135

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 Man 17 83 110
2022 Woman 11 89 135

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 Man 7 93 110
2022 Woman 15 85 135

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 Man 30 70 110
2022 Woman 30 70 135

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 Man 35 65 110
2022 Woman 31 69 135

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 Man 0 100 110
2022 Woman 1 99 135

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 Man 8 92 110
2022 Woman 5 95 135

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 Man 84 10 2 1 2 0 1 95 3 110
2022 Woman 79 16 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 135

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 Man 3 13 21 19 38 4 2 61 17 110
2022 Woman 6 8 22 21 35 4 5 61 14 135

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 Man 4 19 25 19 26 6 1 48 25 110
2022 Woman 7 29 18 18 24 4 0 44 37 135
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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 Man 48 37 7 3 4 0 0 85 8 130
2022 Woman 46 40 6 2 3 2 0 88 6 165
2020 Man 49 31 9 8 2 1 0 81 10 113
2020 Woman 50 32 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 171

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 Man 5 5 7 10 50 3 21 79 12 125
2022 Woman 2 2 4 15 39 3 34 86 7 165

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 Man 23 42 22 5 5 3 0 67 11 130
2022 Woman 16 54 19 5 2 4 0 73 7 165
2020 Man 32 47 15 4 3 0 0 79 6 112
2020 Woman 33 50 10 4 2 1 0 83 6 170
2019 Man 19 37 25 10 6 3 0 58 17 101
2019 Woman 17 51 21 7 3 1 0 69 10 128
2018 Man 18 45 29 3 1 3 0 65 4 91
2018 Woman 15 52 22 9 0 2 0 69 9 131

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 26 35 22 4 130
2022 Woman 7 36 46 11 1 165

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 Man 49 29 12 2 4 2 1 80 7 130
2022 Woman 47 35 10 2 2 1 2 85 4 165
2020 Man 41 40 10 5 1 3 0 83 6 113
2020 Woman 44 39 11 5 1 0 0 83 7 171

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 Man 42 29 14 6 8 0 1 72 14 130
2022 Woman 40 33 13 8 3 2 0 75 12 165
2020 Man 38 33 15 11 2 1 0 71 14 112
2020 Woman 37 32 10 13 6 1 0 71 19 170

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 Man 22 48 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 130
2022 Woman 21 54 14 4 5 2 0 77 9 165
2020 Man 28 39 15 13 5 1 0 67 18 113
2020 Woman 30 38 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 171
2019 Man 23 36 19 14 8 1 0 59 22 102
2019 Woman 14 42 22 14 8 0 0 56 22 129
2018 Man 17 48 23 9 2 1 0 65 12 91
2018 Woman 18 44 20 14 4 1 0 62 18 130

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 Man 8 43 31 11 7 0 0 51 17 50
2022 Woman 5 43 28 22 0 3 0 49 22 40
2020 Man 14 30 26 20 9 0 0 45 29 44
2020 Woman 21 48 19 8 4 0 0 70 12 41
2019 Man 6 40 30 12 9 0 2 47 22 43
2019 Woman 6 45 29 16 0 0 3 53 17 31

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 Man 36 29 18 7 6 1 2 67 14 130
2022 Woman 44 31 13 3 6 1 2 77 10 165
2020 Man 39 30 22 4 6 0 0 68 10 112
2020 Woman 40 29 15 7 7 1 1 70 15 168
2019 Man 39 26 17 7 11 0 0 65 18 102
2019 Woman 39 32 17 3 6 0 2 73 10 128
2018 Man 32 35 16 10 6 0 1 67 16 91
2018 Woman 38 31 15 7 5 1 3 72 12 129

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 Man 12 22 29 18 19 0 0 34 37 130
2022 Woman 13 18 29 22 18 0 1 31 40 165
2020 Man 8 15 24 20 33 0 0 23 53 112
2020 Woman 10 17 27 23 23 0 0 27 46 171
2019 Man 14 21 33 15 17 0 0 35 32 102
2019 Woman 16 16 32 24 12 0 0 32 35 129
2018 Man 8 19 41 20 12 0 0 27 32 91
2018 Woman 14 21 36 19 9 0 0 35 29 130

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 Man 12 27 30 20 11 0 1 39 31 130
2022 Woman 14 23 33 17 12 0 1 38 29 165
2020 Man 14 18 23 21 24 0 0 33 45 112
2020 Woman 11 22 27 23 18 0 0 32 41 171
2019 Man 13 23 25 18 21 0 1 35 40 101
2019 Woman 10 20 32 27 10 1 0 30 37 129
2018 Man 9 19 38 23 11 0 0 29 34 91
2018 Woman 13 16 36 28 7 0 0 29 35 130

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 Man 11 23 28 19 18 1 0 35 37 130
2022 Woman 16 20 24 21 18 0 1 37 39 165
2020 Man 12 14 26 18 28 1 0 27 47 113
2020 Woman 14 16 27 22 21 1 1 30 43 169
2019 Man 17 17 24 20 23 0 0 34 43 102
2019 Woman 13 24 21 23 17 1 2 38 40 129
2018 Man 12 16 32 29 10 1 1 29 39 91
2018 Woman 10 25 28 19 16 2 1 36 35 129

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 Man 34 29 14 12 6 0 5 66 19 130
2022 Woman 33 27 18 12 6 1 4 62 19 165
2020 Man 25 26 20 16 13 0 0 51 29 110
2020 Woman 28 23 22 14 11 1 1 51 26 170
2019 Man 38 21 23 8 9 0 0 59 17 101
2019 Woman 35 27 20 9 5 0 3 65 14 128
2018 Man 21 37 27 8 5 1 1 59 13 91
2018 Woman 39 27 20 7 5 0 1 67 12 130

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 Man 31 25 26 10 7 1 0 57 18 130
2022 Woman 29 25 17 15 11 1 1 56 27 165
2020 Man 27 25 23 14 10 0 1 52 24 112
2020 Woman 29 24 21 16 10 1 0 53 26 170
2019 Man 31 21 26 14 8 0 0 52 22 102
2019 Woman 32 25 23 14 5 0 0 57 19 129
2018 Man 23 33 28 11 5 0 0 56 16 89
2018 Woman 26 27 25 13 8 1 1 53 21 129

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 Man 26 28 26 8 9 2 1 56 18 130
2022 Woman 28 34 24 8 4 0 2 63 12 165
2020 Man 24 31 28 11 6 0 0 56 16 112
2020 Woman 28 33 19 12 6 1 1 62 18 171
2019 Man 17 35 28 13 8 0 0 52 21 102
2019 Woman 18 39 25 11 5 2 0 59 16 129
2018 Man 13 32 40 10 3 1 0 46 13 88
2018 Woman 20 35 29 12 3 0 1 56 15 131

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 Man 19 28 23 18 12 1 0 47 30 130
2022 Woman 24 28 28 11 8 0 1 52 19 165
2020 Man 12 25 24 25 15 0 0 37 40 113
2020 Woman 20 22 22 23 12 1 0 42 35 171
2019 Man 9 29 28 21 13 0 0 38 34 102
2019 Woman 14 29 33 18 6 1 0 43 24 129
2018 Man 9 24 35 22 11 0 0 32 33 88
2018 Woman 15 24 40 14 6 0 1 39 21 131

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 Man 29 32 19 10 8 1 1 62 19 130
2022 Woman 25 35 24 8 7 1 1 60 16 165
2020 Man 21 25 21 20 13 0 0 46 33 113
2020 Woman 30 24 22 18 7 0 0 53 25 170
2019 Man 19 26 26 19 10 0 0 45 29 102
2019 Woman 22 36 19 16 7 0 0 58 23 129
2018 Man 11 37 28 14 10 0 0 48 24 88
2018 Woman 17 35 27 13 8 0 1 52 21 130

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 Man 48 21 17 4 9 0 1 70 13 130
2022 Woman 42 32 17 5 3 1 1 75 8 165
2020 Man 39 26 13 11 10 0 1 66 21 113
2020 Woman 50 17 18 10 4 1 0 67 14 169
2019 Man 38 29 18 7 8 0 0 67 15 102
2019 Woman 37 36 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 128

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 Man 41 33 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 130
2022 Woman 49 27 14 6 2 1 1 77 8 165
2020 Man 25 27 23 14 12 0 0 51 26 113
2020 Woman 30 30 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 170

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 Man 23 34 22 15 4 1 1 58 20 130
2022 Woman 27 30 25 12 5 1 1 58 17 165
2020 Man 18 23 22 19 17 0 0 41 37 113
2020 Woman 29 28 17 17 9 0 0 57 26 171
2019 Man 23 25 25 20 6 0 0 49 26 101
2019 Woman 26 36 23 12 3 0 0 62 15 127
2018 Man 14 30 32 18 7 0 0 44 24 88
2018 Woman 29 32 18 13 7 1 0 62 20 131

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 Man 57 16 17 1 6 0 2 75 8 130
2022 Woman 53 30 10 3 1 0 2 85 4 165
2020 Man 56 24 13 5 3 0 0 79 7 112
2020 Woman 52 26 9 9 3 1 1 79 12 170
2019 Man 52 19 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 101
2019 Woman 57 20 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 129
2018 Man 55 21 13 2 8 0 0 76 10 88
2018 Woman 52 17 16 8 6 0 1 69 14 131

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 Man 61 26 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 125
2022 Woman 60 28 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 165
2020 Man 43 33 18 3 2 0 0 77 5 111
2020 Woman 54 32 8 3 3 0 1 86 6 169

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 Man 73 12 5 1 1 1 7 92 2 130
2022 Woman 78 12 2 2 1 0 5 95 3 165
2020 Man 67 15 11 2 0 2 3 87 2 112
2020 Woman 74 14 5 1 1 1 4 92 2 169
2019 Man 73 11 5 2 3 1 5 90 5 102
2019 Woman 77 10 5 1 1 2 5 93 2 129
2018 Man 68 17 5 0 3 1 5 91 4 88
2018 Woman 73 15 8 0 2 0 3 90 2 131

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 Man 75 9 5 1 5 2 3 88 6 130
2022 Woman 80 7 5 2 3 1 2 89 5 165
2020 Man 76 9 3 4 3 1 5 90 7 110
2020 Woman 82 9 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 169
2019 Man 69 16 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 102
2019 Woman 72 16 5 1 3 1 3 91 4 129
2018 Man 80 10 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 87
2018 Woman 74 13 6 2 1 0 3 90 4 129

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 Man 67 19 8 1 2 1 2 89 3 130
2022 Woman 65 18 10 4 1 0 2 85 5 165
2020 Man 73 13 4 3 2 0 5 91 5 110
2020 Woman 76 12 5 4 1 0 2 90 5 170
2019 Man 57 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 102
2019 Woman 62 21 10 6 0 0 2 84 6 128
2018 Man 58 22 13 4 1 0 1 81 5 91
2018 Woman 55 27 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 127

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 Man 68 16 7 2 5 1 2 86 7 130
2022 Woman 73 10 5 5 4 0 2 85 9 165
2020 Man 72 11 7 4 5 0 1 84 9 111
2020 Woman 72 9 8 7 2 0 2 82 10 168
2019 Man 55 27 4 7 6 1 0 83 13 101
2019 Woman 59 18 9 9 4 0 1 77 13 128
2018 Man 60 17 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 90
2018 Woman 58 25 9 5 2 0 1 83 7 127

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 Man 61 14 5 2 2 0 17 90 4 130
2022 Woman 57 7 2 2 2 0 29 91 5 165
2020 Man 58 11 6 5 2 1 17 84 9 112
2020 Woman 69 4 4 1 0 1 22 94 1 169
2019 Man 51 16 12 3 1 0 17 81 5 101
2019 Woman 52 8 7 2 0 2 28 87 3 129
2018 Man 55 14 11 2 0 0 18 84 2 91
2018 Woman 53 8 6 4 1 1 27 85 6 127

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 Man 72 16 4 0 1 0 7 95 1 130
2022 Woman 76 13 3 2 1 0 6 95 2 165
2020 Man 68 16 9 3 1 0 3 87 4 113
2020 Woman 80 10 4 3 1 0 3 93 4 171
2019 Man 71 20 1 3 1 0 4 95 4 102
2019 Woman 82 9 2 3 0 1 3 95 3 128
2018 Man 73 18 5 1 0 0 3 93 1 91
2018 Woman 75 14 4 2 1 0 4 92 3 126

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 Man 62 15 8 3 7 0 4 81 10 130
2022 Woman 70 8 6 0 6 1 9 86 7 165
2020 Man 62 20 9 2 4 0 3 84 7 112
2020 Woman 70 14 8 3 4 0 2 85 7 170
2019 Man 65 14 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 102
2019 Woman 73 10 5 9 2 0 2 84 11 129
2018 Man 67 15 8 2 1 0 7 87 4 91
2018 Woman 68 11 5 9 5 0 3 81 14 126

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 Man 55 22 12 5 2 0 3 79 8 130
2022 Woman 51 22 17 3 2 1 4 77 6 165
2020 Man 53 23 19 3 1 0 1 78 4 113
2020 Woman 48 27 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 171
2019 Man 61 22 10 3 3 1 1 84 6 101
2019 Woman 58 25 10 5 1 0 1 83 6 128
2018 Man 52 24 16 3 1 0 4 79 5 91
2018 Woman 49 25 14 8 1 0 4 77 9 127

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 Man 10 20 43 20 7 0 0 30 28 130
2022 Woman 7 28 46 15 4 0 0 35 19 165
2020 Man 7 22 37 25 9 0 0 30 34 113
2020 Woman 9 26 40 17 8 0 0 35 25 171
2019 Man 12 24 40 19 5 0 0 36 24 102
2019 Woman 11 29 36 20 3 0 0 40 23 129
2018 Man 9 24 46 17 3 0 0 34 20 91
2018 Woman 9 22 51 15 2 0 0 31 18 131

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 Man 2 23 37 23 16 0 0 39 24 130
2022 Woman 4 19 44 22 11 0 0 33 23 165
2020 Man 10 27 36 21 7 0 0 28 36 113
2020 Woman 10 21 38 23 8 1 0 31 31 170
2019 Man 9 17 40 16 17 1 0 33 27 101
2019 Woman 8 22 34 23 13 0 0 36 30 128
2018 Man 4 19 37 27 12 0 0 40 24 91
2018 Woman 5 15 43 29 9 0 0 37 20 131
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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 Man 23 60 17 0 130
2022 Woman 25 63 10 2 165
2020 Man 29 50 20 1 113
2020 Woman 29 59 10 1 171

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 Man 69 31 30
2022 Woman 59 41 40
2020 Man 36 64 32
2020 Woman 35 65 50

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 Man 46 14 8 4 2 5 21 82 8 130
2022 Woman 39 12 10 6 8 0 26 68 19 165
2020 Man 50 15 8 5 5 0 16 77 13 113
2020 Woman 42 13 12 6 10 1 15 67 18 170
2019 Man 54 10 10 10 3 1 12 74 15 102
2019 Woman 56 9 8 5 8 1 14 76 15 129
2018 Man 61 12 11 2 3 1 10 82 6 90
2018 Woman 55 10 8 2 6 2 17 79 11 130

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 Man 19 23 18 15 22 0 3 44 37 30
2022 Woman 10 44 13 10 13 2 9 60 26 40
2020 Man 20 30 10 10 28 0 4 51 39 32
2020 Woman 6 30 16 16 23 2 7 39 43 49

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 Man 9 16 9 13 37 3 13 30 60 30
2022 Woman 3 14 19 20 25 0 19 21 56 40
2020 Man 0 26 9 10 38 0 18 31 58 32
2020 Woman 2 13 12 20 31 0 23 20 65 50
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