2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Shared Services Canada by Question 93. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

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 Working on-site 46 35 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 110
2022 Working remotely 40 35 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 38 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3507
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 470

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 Working on-site 37 41 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 110
2022 Working remotely 42 34 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 35 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 36 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 3502
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 35 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 470

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 Working on-site 58 32 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 110
2022 Working remotely 53 29 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 52 31 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3472
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 31 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 467

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 Working on-site 47 42 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 110
2022 Working remotely 46 34 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 44 36 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 3509
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 34 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 469

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 Working on-site 46 36 12 3 3 1 0 82 6 110
2022 Working remotely 47 27 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 32 12 5 5 1 0 77 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 42 31 14 7 5 1 0 74 12 3493
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 31 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 467

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 Working on-site 42 39 10 8 0 0 0 81 8 110
2022 Working remotely 45 31 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 34 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 1520
2020 Working remotely 42 32 14 7 5 0 0 74 11 3479
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 69 14 468

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 Working on-site 40 26 17 8 3 6 1 71 11 110
2022 Working remotely 40 24 16 9 7 4 0 67 17 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 26 17 9 8 4 0 65 17 1525
2020 Working remotely 39 24 18 10 6 3 0 65 17 3498
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 24 21 12 7 4 0 59 19 470
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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 Working on-site 40 34 13 5 0 2 6 80 6 110
2022 Working remotely 53 25 12 3 2 1 4 83 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 26 7 3 1 0 3 88 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 57 24 11 3 2 1 2 83 5 3507
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 28 16 3 1 1 1 79 5 471

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 Working on-site 48 36 11 3 1 0 1 85 4 110
2022 Working remotely 56 29 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 26 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 1520
2020 Working remotely 53 29 9 5 3 0 1 83 9 3505
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 32 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 469

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 Working on-site 53 27 10 6 2 0 2 82 7 110
2022 Working remotely 63 23 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 22 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 1525
2020 Working remotely 64 21 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 3512
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 24 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 471

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 Working on-site 35 29 13 7 5 10 1 73 13 110
2022 Working remotely 42 28 12 4 4 9 1 78 9 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 29 12 4 4 9 0 78 9 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 28 13 5 4 10 0 76 10 3511
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 27 19 5 4 11 1 68 10 472

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 Working on-site 32 33 15 8 7 4 1 68 16 110
2022 Working remotely 35 29 16 10 7 3 0 66 17 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 31 15 8 7 3 0 68 16 1525
2020 Working remotely 36 32 15 9 5 3 0 70 15 3498
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 31 22 9 8 4 0 60 17 469

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 Working on-site 26 29 20 5 13 8 0 59 20 110
2022 Working remotely 27 29 18 11 9 6 0 59 21 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 31 18 12 8 4 0 61 20 1525
2020 Working remotely 27 32 19 11 6 6 0 63 18 3501
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 29 25 12 8 6 0 52 21 471

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 Working on-site 31 34 19 9 6 1 1 65 15 110
2022 Working remotely 29 33 16 12 8 3 0 63 20 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 35 15 12 8 2 0 65 20 1525
2020 Working remotely 27 34 16 12 7 2 0 63 20 3507
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 33 21 12 8 2 0 57 21 472
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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 Working on-site 36 32 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 110
2022 Working remotely 43 32 13 6 5 1 0 75 11 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 34 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 34 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3506
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 38 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 470

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 Working on-site 42 37 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 110
2022 Working remotely 37 41 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 1525
2020 Working remotely 34 41 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 43 13 11 4 0 0 71 15 467

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 Working on-site 38 44 13 5 1 0 0 82 6 110
2022 Working remotely 51 29 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 30 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 51 29 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3500
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 31 14 6 3 0 1 76 9 468

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 Working on-site 37 40 9 8 6 0 0 77 15 110
2022 Working remotely 43 37 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1520
2020 Working remotely 41 35 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 3496
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 37 19 8 3 0 0 69 11 471

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 Working on-site 48 35 12 2 2 1 1 84 4 110
2022 Working remotely 60 22 8 3 4 1 1 85 7 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 21 8 3 3 1 1 85 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 57 21 12 3 4 1 1 81 7 3497
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 25 16 4 3 1 1 77 7 469

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 Working on-site 34 34 19 5 4 3 1 71 9 110
2022 Working remotely 37 34 13 7 6 3 0 73 13 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 34 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 1525
2020 Working remotely 34 33 16 8 6 2 0 69 14 3495
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 35 17 10 8 2 1 64 18 471

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 Working on-site 57 16 10 2 2 4 9 84 5 110
2022 Working remotely 56 20 10 4 4 1 6 82 8 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 23 12 4 5 1 5 78 9 1525
2020 Working remotely 55 23 12 5 3 0 3 80 8 3513
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 27 10 3 2 1 3 85 5 471

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 Working on-site 53 19 13 2 2 1 9 81 5 110
2022 Working remotely 57 21 10 3 3 2 5 83 7 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 21 10 4 4 1 3 82 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 55 22 12 5 2 1 3 80 7 3505
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 23 13 5 3 1 2 78 8 468

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 Working on-site 71 6 5 4 1 4 10 89 5 110
2022 Working remotely 75 7 4 2 3 4 6 90 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 8 4 2 3 3 5 90 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 75 8 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 3496
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 9 5 2 2 5 3 90 4 469

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 Working on-site 69 8 6 1 1 2 14 91 3 110
2022 Working remotely 74 6 3 1 2 2 11 93 4 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 7 3 1 2 2 9 93 3 1525
2020 Working remotely 76 10 4 1 1 1 7 94 2 3503
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 13 6 2 1 3 7 90 4 469

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 Working on-site 26 36 13 12 5 4 3 67 18 110
2022 Working remotely 30 32 10 11 13 3 2 65 25 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 33 10 11 12 2 2 66 24 1525
2020 Working remotely 30 27 14 12 13 2 2 60 26 3508
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 27 14 16 17 1 1 52 34 472

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 Working on-site 38 39 14 5 2 1 0 78 7 110
2022 Working remotely 41 36 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 37 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 35 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 3488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 38 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 470

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 Working on-site 40 36 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 110
2022 Working remotely 46 33 11 5 4 0 0 79 9 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 32 10 5 4 0 0 81 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 44 33 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 3496
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 31 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 471

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 Working on-site 38 41 12 7 1 0 0 79 9 110
2022 Working remotely 46 34 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 35 10 5 4 0 0 81 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3472
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 40 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 468

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 Working on-site 27 39 19 6 3 6 0 71 9 110
2022 Working remotely 33 37 15 7 4 4 1 73 11 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 41 14 7 4 2 1 76 10 1525
2020 Working remotely 29 41 16 7 4 4 0 73 11 3502
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 43 22 7 3 4 0 66 11 470

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 Working on-site 44 28 14 6 5 1 1 74 11 110
2022 Working remotely 58 26 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 31 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 1525
2020 Working remotely 54 28 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 3500
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 32 12 4 2 0 1 81 7 471

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 Working on-site 51 28 12 5 1 0 3 81 6 110
2022 Working remotely 46 33 12 5 3 0 0 80 9 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 34 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 1525
2020 Working remotely 38 31 16 9 5 0 0 70 15 3497
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 38 17 6 4 0 1 73 10 469

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 Working on-site 55 20 8 1 5 2 9 84 7 110
2022 Working remotely 71 19 4 1 2 2 1 93 3 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 20 5 2 2 1 1 92 4 1525

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 Working on-site 24 47 30 110
2022 Working remotely 37 32 31 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 32 30 1525
2020 Working remotely 26 37 37 3511
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 43 38 471

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 Working on-site 23 51 14 9 0 3 25
2022 Working remotely 18 42 20 5 7 8 985
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 40 27 6 3 9 585
2020 Working remotely 16 38 35 2 4 5 948
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 40 36 1 0 3 93
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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 Working on-site 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 110
2022 Working remotely 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1520
2020 Working remotely 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 3489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 37 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 465

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 Working on-site 26 43 21 8 2 0 0 69 10 110
2022 Working remotely 32 42 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 44 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 1525
2020 Working remotely 34 41 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 3510
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 39 22 7 4 3 0 66 12 471

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 Working on-site 7 23 33 17 14 3 3 33 32 110
2022 Working remotely 10 21 34 20 12 1 3 33 32 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 24 36 19 8 1 1 28 35 1525
2020 Working remotely 11 25 36 18 8 1 1 27 36 3513
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 29 32 18 7 1 1 25 41 472

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 Working on-site 6 36 30 10 12 4 2 23 45 110
2022 Working remotely 18 25 29 14 9 1 4 25 45 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 29 30 12 7 1 2 20 49 1520
2020 Working remotely 18 25 31 15 8 2 2 23 45 3503
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 30 27 12 7 1 1 19 53 472

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 Working on-site 5 7 28 34 21 3 3 58 12 110
2022 Working remotely 8 14 28 28 18 1 3 48 22 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 16 32 25 14 1 1 40 27 1520
2020 Working remotely 11 17 33 25 13 1 1 38 28 3494
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 16 35 26 13 1 1 40 25 471

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 Working on-site 12 19 22 21 19 2 5 43 33 110
2022 Working remotely 12 16 26 22 18 1 5 43 30 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 21 29 20 14 2 2 36 35 1520
2020 Working remotely 14 19 27 22 14 1 2 37 35 3506
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 24 27 23 9 1 1 33 39 468

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 Working on-site 7 10 24 17 24 6 13 51 21 110
2022 Working remotely 9 15 26 21 19 4 5 44 27 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 17 25 23 18 4 4 44 28 1525
2020 Working remotely 9 15 27 27 17 3 2 47 25 3489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 12 23 33 19 3 2 54 21 471

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 Working on-site 8 24 31 16 10 8 2 29 36 110
2022 Working remotely 18 22 30 14 12 2 3 27 42 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 25 30 12 10 2 1 22 47 1520
2020 Working remotely 19 23 30 16 8 1 1 25 44 3503
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 25 28 13 7 3 1 21 50 471

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 Working on-site 1 3 32 35 20 4 5 60 4 110
2022 Working remotely 2 6 20 36 31 1 3 70 8 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 6 25 36 28 1 2 66 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 3 8 28 37 22 1 1 61 10 3505
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 8 31 41 16 1 1 58 11 472

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 Working on-site 20 35 23 14 5 3 1 57 19 110
2022 Working remotely 21 35 18 15 8 3 0 57 24 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 36 18 15 9 2 0 57 24 1525
2020 Working remotely 21 36 21 13 7 2 0 58 20 3491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 36 24 13 7 2 0 55 21 471

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 Working on-site 53 29 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 110
2022 Working remotely 62 24 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 25 5 3 3 1 0 88 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 58 25 7 5 4 1 0 83 10 3495
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 29 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 471

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 Working on-site 57 30 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 110
2022 Working remotely 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 62 27 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 3478
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 469

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 Working on-site 49 34 9 6 0 2 0 84 6 110
2022 Working remotely 57 30 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 32 7 2 2 1 0 88 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 53 32 9 3 2 1 0 86 6 3473
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 35 13 4 1 1 0 82 5 466

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 Working on-site 41 37 10 6 1 4 0 82 7 110
2022 Working remotely 46 31 12 4 4 2 1 80 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 37 10 4 3 3 0 82 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 45 36 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 3487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 38 15 3 2 4 1 79 5 469

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 Working on-site 35 35 14 2 1 11 1 80 3 110
2022 Working remotely 43 31 11 3 2 8 1 82 6 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 33 12 3 2 7 1 82 5 1520
2020 Working remotely 46 32 12 3 2 5 1 82 5 3501
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 35 15 3 2 7 2 78 6 469

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 Working on-site 56 35 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 110
2022 Working remotely 58 29 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 32 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 1525
2020 Working remotely 58 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 5 3491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 467

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 Working on-site 50 20 9 4 3 8 7 82 8 110
2022 Working remotely 50 20 9 3 3 8 5 81 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 22 10 4 4 7 5 80 9 1525

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 Working on-site 50 18 12 2 2 8 7 81 5 110
2022 Working remotely 49 21 10 4 3 8 5 81 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 22 11 4 4 6 6 79 9 1525

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 Working on-site 34 21 9 3 3 28 2 78 8 110
2022 Working remotely 38 21 14 4 2 19 2 75 7 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 24 15 5 2 16 2 74 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 44 31 14 3 1 7 1 81 4 3507
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 35 15 2 2 8 2 79 4 471

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 Working on-site 43 21 15 5 2 8 6 74 8 110
2022 Working remotely 49 26 8 4 3 6 4 83 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 27 9 4 4 6 4 82 8 1520
2020 Working remotely 51 27 10 4 3 4 2 82 7 3489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 30 12 5 2 4 3 79 8 467

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 Working on-site 14 11 25 1 2 38 11 47 5 110
2022 Working remotely 12 14 19 3 4 42 6 50 13 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 15 23 4 3 37 5 47 12 1525

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Working remotely 3 9 19 10 29 29 0 18 55 30
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 0 21 12 27 35 0 7 60 30
2020 Working remotely 2 5 35 19 23 17 0 8 50 61

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 Working on-site 37 28 16 8 4 4 2 70 13 110
2022 Working remotely 36 26 13 5 3 8 8 74 10 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 33 13 5 4 6 5 76 9 1525
2020 Working remotely 34 29 15 6 4 6 5 72 11 3502
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 33 22 5 2 5 3 68 8 471

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 Working on-site 33 32 16 12 6 2 1 66 18 110
2022 Working remotely 35 36 12 8 4 3 1 74 12 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 36 14 6 4 3 1 75 10 1525
2020 Working remotely 39 35 12 6 3 3 2 77 10 3505
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 38 15 8 4 3 2 72 12 472

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 Working on-site 34 37 16 6 1 3 2 76 7 110
2022 Working remotely 40 34 15 4 3 3 0 77 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 36 17 4 3 2 0 76 6 1525
2020 Working remotely 41 35 15 4 2 2 0 78 6 3496
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 41 17 3 4 3 1 75 7 469

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 Working on-site 26 21 19 10 5 14 4 58 19 110
2022 Working remotely 27 23 17 8 7 14 3 60 19 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 24 19 9 8 12 4 58 20 1525
2020 Working remotely 27 24 18 9 8 11 3 59 20 3496
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 30 19 8 7 11 3 60 17 469

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 Working on-site 30 52 5 9 3 1 0 83 12 110
2022 Working remotely 56 34 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 38 4 5 2 0 0 89 8 1525
2020 Working remotely 51 37 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 3508
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 46 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 469

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 Working on-site 41 33 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 110
2022 Working remotely 60 22 6 3 3 1 5 88 7 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 31 9 7 5 0 2 78 13 1525
2020 Working remotely 48 33 9 7 2 0 1 82 10 3503
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 35 9 13 4 0 0 73 17 472

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 Working on-site 37 42 12 4 5 0 0 78 10 110
2022 Working remotely 57 28 7 3 2 1 2 87 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 33 8 5 2 0 1 84 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 52 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3476
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 37 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 465

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 Working on-site 65 28 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 105
2022 Working remotely 75 18 4 1 1 1 0 94 2 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 20 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 1525
2020 Working remotely 76 16 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 3497
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 23 5 2 2 1 2 91 4 469

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 Working on-site 83 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 110
2022 Working remotely 84 9 2 2 1 0 1 94 4 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 84 10 2 1 2 0 1 95 3 1525

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 Working on-site 49 25 11 1 3 8 3 84 4 110
2022 Working remotely 55 24 12 4 1 3 1 83 5 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 26 10 4 2 4 1 84 6 1525
2020 Working remotely 50 26 13 4 2 4 1 80 6 3505
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 29 10 4 2 8 2 82 6 472

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 Working on-site 5 95 110
2022 Working remotely 8 92 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 1525
2020 Working remotely 9 91 3510
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 471

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 31 69 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 135
2020 Working remotely 41 59 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 50 36

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 67 33 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 45 135
2020 Working remotely 65 35 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 46 36

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 8 92 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 135
2020 Working remotely 9 91 327

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 Working remotely 1 99 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 135
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 36

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 Working remotely 12 88 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 135
2020 Working remotely 6 94 327

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 Working remotely 4 96 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 135

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 8 92 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 135
2020 Working remotely 5 95 327

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 38 62 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 135
2020 Working remotely 44 56 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 50 36

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 46 54 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 135
2020 Working remotely 47 53 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 36

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 47 53 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 47 135
2020 Working remotely 50 50 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 36

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 44 56 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 135
2020 Working remotely 43 57 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 36

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 Working remotely 30 70 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 135
2020 Working remotely 33 67 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 36

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 50 50 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 135
2020 Working remotely 50 50 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 42 36

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 31 69 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 135
2020 Working remotely 33 67 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 36

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 0 100 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 135

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 3 97 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 135
2020 Working remotely 6 94 327

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 9 91 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 135
2020 Working remotely 9 91 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 36

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 50 50 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 135
2020 Working remotely 47 53 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 50 36

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 17 83 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 135
2020 Working remotely 21 79 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 36

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 11 89 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 135
2020 Working remotely 14 86 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 36

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 Working remotely 56 44 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 135
2020 Working remotely 54 46 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 36

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 Working remotely 21 79 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 135
2020 Working remotely 28 72 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 36

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 Working remotely 6 94 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 135
2020 Working remotely 9 91 327

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 Working remotely 13 87 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 135
2020 Working remotely 12 88 327

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 Working remotely 10 90 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 135
2020 Working remotely 11 89 327

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 Working remotely 5 95 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 135
2020 Working remotely 4 96 327

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 Working remotely 7 93 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 135
2020 Working remotely 11 89 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 36

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 17 83 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 135
2020 Working remotely 12 88 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 36

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 Working remotely 30 70 220
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 135
2020 Working remotely 27 73 327
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 36

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 Working remotely 11 89 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 125
2020 Working remotely 11 89 313

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 Working remotely 22 78 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 125
2020 Working remotely 15 85 313

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 Working remotely 7 93 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 125
2020 Working remotely 11 89 313

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 Working remotely 6 94 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 125
2020 Working remotely 6 94 313

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 Working remotely 13 87 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 125
2020 Working remotely 13 87 313

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 Working remotely 9 91 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 125
2020 Working remotely 11 89 313

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 Working remotely 21 79 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 125
2020 Working remotely 16 84 313

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 Working remotely 15 85 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 125
2020 Working remotely 12 88 313

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 Working remotely 14 86 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 125
2020 Working remotely 17 83 313

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 Working remotely 27 73 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 125
2020 Working remotely 26 74 313

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 Working remotely 9 91 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 125
2020 Working remotely 8 92 313

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 Working remotely 38 62 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 60 125
2020 Working remotely 45 55 313

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 Working remotely 1 99 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 125

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 Working remotely 50 50 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 43 125
2020 Working remotely 50 50 313

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 Working remotely 1 99 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 125

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 Working remotely 15 85 205
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 125
2020 Working remotely 14 86 313

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 Working on-site 17 9 20 2 2 37 13 53 7 110
2022 Working remotely 18 11 11 3 3 41 14 64 12 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 13 15 3 3 37 11 60 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 23 15 16 4 3 30 9 62 11 3506
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 18 18 4 2 28 8 64 9 469

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 Working on-site 39 18 12 4 2 21 5 77 8 110
2022 Working remotely 36 29 11 3 2 16 3 80 6 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 29 12 3 2 16 2 78 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 38 30 14 3 3 10 1 77 6 3502
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 29 13 5 2 10 2 77 8 470

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 Working on-site 6 94 110
2022 Working remotely 6 94 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 1525
2020 Working remotely 6 94 3503
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 471

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 26 74 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 110
2020 Working remotely 33 67 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 29

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 66 34 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 33 110
2020 Working remotely 72 28 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 31 29

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 3 97 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 110
2020 Working remotely 5 95 224

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 Working remotely 1 99 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 110
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

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 Working remotely 12 88 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 110
2020 Working remotely 10 90 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 29

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 Working remotely 4 96 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 110
2020 Working remotely 3 97 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 21 79 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 110
2020 Working remotely 12 88 224

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 16 84 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 110
2020 Working remotely 27 73 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 29

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 15 85 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 110
2020 Working remotely 23 77 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 29

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 11 89 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 110
2020 Working remotely 17 83 224

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 7 93 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 110
2020 Working remotely 5 95 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 18 82 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 110
2020 Working remotely 27 73 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 29

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 23 77 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 110
2020 Working remotely 28 72 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 76 29

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 6 94 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 110
2020 Working remotely 5 95 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

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 Working remotely 5 95 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 110
2020 Working remotely 3 97 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 4 96 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 110
2020 Working remotely 7 93 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 9 91 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 110
2020 Working remotely 12 88 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

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 Working remotely 8 92 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 110
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 17 83 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 110
2020 Working remotely 17 83 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 29

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 0 100 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 110
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 29

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 43 57 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 110
2020 Working remotely 23 77 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 29

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 Working remotely 36 64 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 110
2020 Working remotely 28 72 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 29

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 Working remotely 14 86 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 110
2020 Working remotely 12 88 224

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 Working remotely 6 94 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 110
2020 Working remotely 5 95 224

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 Working remotely 16 84 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 110
2020 Working remotely 10 90 224

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 Working remotely 6 94 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 110
2020 Working remotely 8 92 224

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 Working remotely 10 90 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 110
2020 Working remotely 3 97 224

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 Working remotely 6 94 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 110
2020 Working remotely 6 94 224

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 14 86 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 110
2020 Working remotely 8 92 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 29

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 Working remotely 50 50 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 110
2020 Working remotely 55 45 224
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 29

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 Working remotely 2 98 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 110
2020 Working remotely 7 93 218

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 Working remotely 11 89 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 110
2020 Working remotely 16 84 218

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 Working remotely 1 99 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 110
2020 Working remotely 5 95 218

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 Working remotely 1 99 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 110
2020 Working remotely 3 97 218

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 Working remotely 4 96 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 110
2020 Working remotely 3 97 218

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 Working remotely 3 97 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 110
2020 Working remotely 4 96 218

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 Working remotely 15 85 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 110
2020 Working remotely 7 93 218

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 Working remotely 14 86 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 110
2020 Working remotely 13 87 218

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 Working remotely 10 90 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 110
2020 Working remotely 12 88 218

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 Working remotely 24 76 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 110
2020 Working remotely 23 77 218

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 Working remotely 12 88 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 110
2020 Working remotely 9 91 218

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 Working remotely 37 63 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 110
2020 Working remotely 47 53 218

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 Working remotely 3 97 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 110

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 Working remotely 68 32 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 31 110
2020 Working remotely 64 36 218

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 Working remotely 3 97 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 110

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 Working remotely 15 85 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 110
2020 Working remotely 12 88 218

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 Working on-site 19 12 21 2 2 38 7 55 6 110
2022 Working remotely 21 11 14 2 2 41 9 64 9 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 14 17 2 2 38 9 61 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 23 15 17 2 2 32 8 64 7 3500
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 19 19 2 1 29 6 66 6 469

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 Working on-site 33 28 14 3 1 17 3 77 5 110
2022 Working remotely 37 28 13 2 2 15 2 79 6 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 30 14 3 2 14 2 77 6 1525
2020 Working remotely 40 29 14 3 2 11 1 79 5 3500
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 28 16 3 1 11 2 77 5 470

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 Working on-site 8 92 110
2022 Working remotely 11 89 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 1520
2020 Working remotely 14 86 3492
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 469

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 Working remotely 55 45 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 58 140
2020 Working remotely 42 58 474

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 77 23 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 29 140
2020 Working remotely 78 22 475

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 Working remotely 47 37 6 4 4 1 0 85 8 235
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 40 6 7 2 2 0 85 9 105
2020 Working remotely 55 32 7 4 2 1 0 87 5 373

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 Working on-site 48 31 11 4 2 2 2 82 6 110
2022 Working remotely 57 27 6 3 1 3 2 89 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 28 6 3 2 3 2 90 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 57 26 7 3 2 2 3 87 5 3508
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 31 9 4 1 3 3 85 5 469

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 26 7 3 22 1525

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 Working on-site 90 10 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 1525

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 Working on-site 32 68 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 1525

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 Working on-site 45 55 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 45 1525

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 Working on-site 51 49 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 1525

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 Working on-site 42 58 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 1525

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 Working on-site 43 57 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 1525

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 Working on-site 26 74 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 1525

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 Working on-site 54 46 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 1525

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 Working on-site 24 76 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 1525

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 Working on-site 42 58 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 1525

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 Working on-site 32 68 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 1525

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 Working on-site 6 94 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 1525

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 Working on-site 14 86 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 1525

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 Working on-site 48 19 6 0 3 3 21 88 4 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 81 12 3 1 1 0 1 95 3 1520

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 Working on-site 6 6 17 11 34 5 22 61 16 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 12 17 13 48 3 2 65 18 1520

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 Working on-site 6 15 17 15 28 8 11 52 26 110
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 15 18 16 40 3 1 58 23 1520
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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 Working on-site 48 36 7 4 3 2 0 86 7 110
2022 Working remotely 61 25 6 3 4 1 0 87 7 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 25 5 3 4 1 1 87 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 55 26 8 6 4 1 0 82 9 3496
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 31 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 467

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 Working on-site 1 5 10 6 44 7 27 76 9 110
2022 Working remotely 4 4 9 5 45 6 27 75 11 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 5 13 8 41 6 25 70 11 1520

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 Working on-site 34 37 12 9 1 5 1 76 11 110
2022 Working remotely 41 37 11 5 3 4 0 81 8 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 37 12 6 3 3 0 78 10 1525
2020 Working remotely 48 36 9 3 1 2 0 86 4 3497
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 37 14 4 1 3 0 81 5 471

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 33 36 11 4 110
2022 Working remotely 15 30 33 16 5 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 29 36 17 5 1525

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 Working on-site 47 29 14 3 3 4 0 79 6 110
2022 Working remotely 61 23 7 2 2 3 1 88 4 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 26 7 2 2 3 1 88 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 55 25 11 4 3 3 1 82 6 3490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 28 12 3 2 3 1 82 5 469

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 Working on-site 42 25 17 8 5 2 0 69 13 110
2022 Working remotely 54 24 7 7 5 2 0 80 13 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 24 8 8 6 1 1 78 14 1525
2020 Working remotely 45 27 10 9 7 1 1 73 16 3499
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 27 13 9 5 2 1 72 15 471

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 Working on-site 36 38 14 5 7 0 0 74 12 110
2022 Working remotely 37 37 11 7 5 2 1 76 12 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 40 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 41 33 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 3502
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 35 16 9 4 1 1 71 13 471

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 Working on-site 22 35 30 7 5 0 0 58 12 20
2022 Working remotely 29 48 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 750
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 48 10 10 3 1 1 76 14 625
2020 Working remotely 32 44 14 8 2 1 0 76 10 1124
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 51 17 8 1 1 0 74 9 106

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 Working on-site 37 23 21 9 5 1 3 63 15 105
2022 Working remotely 36 27 15 8 11 1 3 65 20 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 27 16 8 11 1 3 64 19 1520
2020 Working remotely 33 28 20 10 8 0 1 61 19 3498
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 30 20 11 8 0 1 60 20 467

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 Working on-site 33 30 21 7 7 0 2 64 14 110
2022 Working remotely 27 28 23 11 10 0 1 56 21 2605
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 28 24 13 12 0 1 50 26 1515
2020 Working remotely 22 25 26 15 11 0 0 47 26 3505
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 28 28 13 9 0 1 50 22 471

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 Working on-site 43 28 13 3 5 1 7 78 8 110
2022 Working remotely 31 29 19 9 8 1 2 62 18 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 30 20 12 10 1 1 57 23 1515
2020 Working remotely 26 29 22 14 9 0 1 55 23 3498
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 31 20 12 7 0 1 60 19 469

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 Working on-site 30 23 24 9 12 1 1 54 21 110
2022 Working remotely 27 25 21 11 13 1 2 54 25 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 26 23 16 13 1 1 47 29 1525
2020 Working remotely 24 26 21 15 13 1 1 51 28 3495
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 25 26 14 12 1 1 47 26 467

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 Working on-site 62 11 13 2 3 1 9 81 5 110
2022 Working remotely 53 21 10 4 3 1 7 81 8 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 26 12 6 5 1 5 76 12 1525
2020 Working remotely 44 25 14 8 5 0 3 72 14 3491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 29 14 4 4 0 2 77 8 469

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 Working on-site 53 19 12 7 4 1 3 76 11 110
2022 Working remotely 44 27 14 7 8 0 1 71 15 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 26 16 9 9 1 1 65 18 1520
2020 Working remotely 32 28 20 11 8 0 0 61 19 3501
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 33 18 7 6 0 1 68 13 471

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 Working on-site 43 29 12 8 1 1 7 78 10 110
2022 Working remotely 38 31 17 6 6 1 2 71 12 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 33 17 7 6 1 1 69 13 1520
2020 Working remotely 36 34 18 7 4 1 1 71 11 3503
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 36 21 6 5 0 1 68 11 468

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 Working on-site 34 32 10 11 6 2 5 71 19 110
2022 Working remotely 30 30 19 10 9 1 1 61 20 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 32 21 12 10 1 1 56 22 1520
2020 Working remotely 26 31 23 12 7 0 1 57 19 3498
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 35 23 10 7 1 0 60 17 470

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 Working on-site 37 26 14 10 7 1 7 68 18 110
2022 Working remotely 33 31 17 9 8 1 1 65 17 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 32 18 9 8 0 1 64 18 1525
2020 Working remotely 31 32 19 11 6 0 1 64 17 3499
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 33 21 10 5 1 1 64 15 466

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 Working on-site 49 25 11 5 4 1 5 78 10 110
2022 Working remotely 52 24 12 5 5 1 2 78 10 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 24 11 5 5 1 1 78 11 1525
2020 Working remotely 49 27 12 6 4 0 1 77 10 3490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 32 12 8 5 1 1 74 13 468

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 Working on-site 56 25 9 3 2 0 5 85 5 110
2022 Working remotely 58 23 10 3 3 1 2 83 6 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 25 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 37 31 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 3501
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 31 20 10 5 0 1 64 16 470

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 Working on-site 40 34 13 5 5 1 2 76 10 105
2022 Working remotely 37 30 16 8 7 1 1 68 16 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 32 19 10 7 1 1 64 17 1525
2020 Working remotely 33 31 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 3499
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 30 21 12 4 2 0 62 17 470

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 Working on-site 56 18 9 6 7 1 3 77 14 105
2022 Working remotely 68 12 5 2 4 1 7 88 7 2605
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 21 10 4 7 1 2 78 11 1520
2020 Working remotely 59 23 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 3477
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 32 17 4 4 0 1 75 8 469

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 Working on-site 47 30 10 5 1 1 5 83 7 110
2022 Working remotely 66 22 6 3 2 0 1 89 4 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 25 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 1520
2020 Working remotely 49 30 13 5 3 0 0 80 7 3482
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 37 18 5 3 0 1 75 7 468

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 Working on-site 75 10 7 1 0 0 7 91 1 110
2022 Working remotely 76 8 3 1 2 1 9 93 4 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 12 5 1 2 1 9 91 3 1525
2020 Working remotely 70 15 6 2 1 0 5 90 3 3478
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 21 9 2 2 1 3 87 4 471

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 Working on-site 80 6 5 1 1 1 6 92 2 105
2022 Working remotely 78 7 4 2 3 2 5 91 5 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 9 4 3 3 2 5 90 6 1520
2020 Working remotely 79 8 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 3476
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 11 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 470

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 Working on-site 67 18 5 5 1 0 4 89 6 110
2022 Working remotely 72 16 5 2 2 1 3 91 4 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 21 6 3 2 1 3 89 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 70 18 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 3476
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 20 6 2 1 1 3 91 3 466

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 Working on-site 68 20 2 3 3 0 4 92 6 110
2022 Working remotely 71 13 5 3 4 1 3 87 7 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 16 5 4 3 1 2 87 7 1525
2020 Working remotely 70 14 7 3 3 0 2 86 7 3484
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 17 7 3 2 1 1 87 6 469

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 Working on-site 71 7 4 2 0 0 16 92 2 110
2022 Working remotely 67 8 3 1 1 1 19 94 3 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 13 6 2 1 0 17 89 4 1520
2020 Working remotely 64 11 5 1 1 0 17 92 3 3488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 12 4 1 0 0 19 93 2 469

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 Working on-site 73 13 6 1 0 0 6 92 1 110
2022 Working remotely 73 13 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 2610
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 18 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 1520
2020 Working remotely 72 16 5 2 1 0 3 92 3 3502
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 23 10 3 2 1 2 85 5 469

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 Working on-site 74 9 4 1 5 1 6 89 6 110
2022 Working remotely 75 11 5 2 3 1 4 90 5 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 14 4 3 2 1 3 91 5 1525
2020 Working remotely 72 14 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 3508
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 15 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 469

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 Working on-site 59 25 8 3 1 0 5 88 4 110
2022 Working remotely 54 24 12 4 3 0 2 80 7 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 27 11 4 3 0 3 82 6 1525
2020 Working remotely 49 28 14 5 3 0 2 78 8 3508
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 28 12 4 1 1 1 82 6 469

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 Working on-site 22 44 24 7 3 0 0 66 10 110
2022 Working remotely 16 33 35 10 5 0 0 50 15 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 36 34 12 5 0 0 48 18 1525
2020 Working remotely 16 34 33 11 5 0 0 50 16 3504
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 34 34 10 4 1 0 51 15 472

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 Working on-site 5 11 43 25 16 0 0 41 16 110
2022 Working remotely 7 14 37 24 17 0 0 42 21 2615
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 18 37 25 11 0 0 36 27 1525
2020 Working remotely 10 19 37 23 10 0 0 33 29 3501
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 18 37 27 11 1 0 38 25 471
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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 Working on-site 13 65 16 6 110
2022 Working remotely 21 63 14 2 2625
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 62 13 3 1525
2020 Working remotely 30 52 16 2 3515
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 48 19 2 472

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 Working on-site 66 34 15
2022 Working remotely 39 61 545
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 350
2020 Working remotely 42 58 1075
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 145

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 Working on-site 51 13 6 5 6 3 15 79 13 110
2022 Working remotely 41 16 11 5 7 3 17 71 16 2620
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 17 11 5 7 3 14 71 15 1525
2020 Working remotely 41 18 15 9 8 1 7 65 19 3511
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 20 12 8 8 3 8 68 18 472

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 Working on-site 34 16 26 0 17 0 6 53 19 15
2022 Working remotely 13 20 13 17 27 2 8 37 49 545
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 18 17 19 27 2 5 33 49 350
2020 Working remotely 14 22 18 19 22 1 4 38 43 1072
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 26 17 17 20 0 5 44 38 144

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 Working on-site 22 44 5 7 17 6 0 69 25 15
2022 Working remotely 8 19 10 19 40 2 3 28 61 540
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 17 13 23 37 1 2 24 62 350
2020 Working remotely 9 19 16 22 33 1 2 28 56 1073
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 20 18 22 29 0 1 31 51 145
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