2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transportation Safety Board of Canada by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - IS

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 IS 41 44 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2020 IS 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 23 40 14 22 0 0 0 64 22 15
2020 IS 20 47 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2019 IS 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2018 IS 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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 IS 55 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2020 IS 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 IS 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2018 IS 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 IS 40 44 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2020 IS 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 IS 24 62 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 IS 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 IS 16 70 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2020 IS 40 33 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 46 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 IS-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 IS 16 47 7 23 0 0 8 68 24 15
2020 IS 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2019 IS 23 38 8 8 15 8 0 67 25 13
2019 IS-04 30 50 0 0 10 10 0 89 11 10
2018 IS 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
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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 IS 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 IS 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 IS 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 IS-04 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 67 27 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 31 23 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 13
2019 IS-04 40 20 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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 IS 56 37 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 IS 73 13 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 IS 38 23 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2019 IS-04 50 10 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 45 9 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11

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 IS 32 54 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2020 IS 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2019 IS 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2019 IS-04 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2018 IS 45 9 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11

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 IS 32 39 14 15 0 0 0 71 15 15
2020 IS 13 40 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 15
2019 IS 38 23 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2018 IS 45 9 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11

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 IS 15 49 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 15
2020 IS 20 20 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 15
2019 IS 46 8 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2019 IS-04 50 10 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2018 IS 9 27 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 11

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 IS 30 26 22 14 7 0 0 56 22 15
2020 IS 7 27 47 13 7 0 0 33 20 15
2019 IS 15 38 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 13
2019 IS-04 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 9 27 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
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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 IS 23 47 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 15
2020 IS 33 33 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2019 IS 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2018 IS 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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 IS 48 30 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 15
2020 IS 20 67 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 IS 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 IS 26 52 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 15
2020 IS 67 13 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2019 IS 38 31 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2019 IS-04 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 IS 36 45 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

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 IS 24 55 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2020 IS 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 27 27 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11

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 IS 31 38 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 15
2020 IS 73 7 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 24 32 15 22 0 7 0 60 24 15
2020 IS 7 36 43 0 7 7 0 46 8 14
2019 IS 31 31 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2018 IS 18 27 9 45 0 0 0 45 45 11

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 IS 70 15 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 15
2020 IS 27 27 20 7 7 7 7 62 15 15
2019 IS 38 46 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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 IS 47 15 15 15 0 0 8 68 16 15
2020 IS 40 33 7 0 7 7 7 85 8 15
2019 IS 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 70 0 0 8 0 7 15 90 10 15
2020 IS 67 20 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 15
2019 IS 85 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 71 0 0 0 0 7 22 100 0 15
2020 IS 73 7 0 7 0 7 7 92 8 15
2019 IS 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10

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 IS 0 48 7 30 15 0 0 48 45 15
2020 IS 13 20 33 13 13 7 0 36 29 15
2019 IS 8 38 15 8 23 8 0 50 33 13
2019 IS-04 10 40 20 10 10 10 0 56 22 10
2018 IS 9 18 18 27 18 0 9 30 50 11

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 IS 8 71 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2020 IS 29 43 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 IS 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 IS 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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 IS 31 54 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2020 IS 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 IS 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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 IS 31 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2020 IS 33 40 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2018 IS 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 IS 23 39 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 15
2020 IS 0 71 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2019 IS 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2018 IS 9 45 9 27 0 9 0 60 30 11

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 IS 41 45 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2020 IS 33 47 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2019 IS 33 17 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 12
2018 IS 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 IS 41 37 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 15
2020 IS 27 40 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2019 IS 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 IS 71 14 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 32 15 53 15
2020 IS 27 40 33 15
2019 IS 31 23 46 13
2019 IS-04 10 30 60 10
2018 IS 18 18 64 11
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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 IS 70 16 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 IS 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 IS 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 IS 38 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 IS 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 IS 15 0 54 31 0 0 0 31 15 15
2020 IS 7 33 27 13 13 7 0 29 43 15
2019 IS 8 25 42 17 8 0 0 25 33 12
2019 IS-04 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2018 IS 0 27 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 11

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 IS 7 15 32 30 9 7 0 41 24 15
2020 IS 7 21 29 36 7 0 0 43 29 14
2019 IS 0 8 50 17 25 0 0 42 8 12
2019 IS-04 0 10 40 20 30 0 0 50 10 10
2018 IS 9 18 36 9 27 0 0 36 27 11

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 IS 15 15 48 15 8 0 0 23 29 15
2020 IS 33 7 33 20 7 0 0 27 40 15
2019 IS 15 8 62 8 8 0 0 15 23 13
2019 IS-04 10 0 70 10 10 0 0 20 10 10
2018 IS 36 9 36 18 0 0 0 18 45 11

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 IS 30 17 31 7 8 0 7 16 51 15
2020 IS 27 13 33 13 7 7 0 21 43 15
2019 IS 17 0 58 17 8 0 0 25 17 12
2019 IS-04 20 0 50 20 10 0 0 30 20 10
2018 IS 18 18 45 18 0 0 0 18 36 11

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 IS 7 8 32 30 16 0 7 49 16 15
2020 IS 0 13 53 7 13 13 0 23 15 15
2019 IS 0 25 50 17 8 0 0 25 25 12
2019 IS-04 0 30 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2018 IS 9 9 27 36 18 0 0 55 18 11

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 IS 24 7 38 24 7 0 0 31 31 15
2020 IS 7 33 20 33 7 0 0 40 40 15
2019 IS 0 17 50 8 25 0 0 33 17 12
2019 IS-04 0 10 50 10 30 0 0 40 10 10
2018 IS 9 36 36 0 18 0 0 18 45 11

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 IS 0 15 30 31 24 0 0 55 15 15
2020 IS 7 13 47 27 7 0 0 33 20 15
2019 IS 0 0 33 50 17 0 0 67 0 12
2019 IS-04 0 0 30 50 20 0 0 70 0 10

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 IS 17 47 22 14 0 0 0 63 14 15
2020 IS 7 27 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 15
2019 IS 15 8 38 31 0 8 0 25 33 13
2019 IS-04 20 10 40 20 0 10 0 33 22 10

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 IS 63 15 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2020 IS 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 46 23 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS-04 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 IS 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

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 IS 56 30 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 IS 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 IS 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 IS 36 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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 IS 46 37 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 15
2020 IS 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 IS 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2019 IS-04 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 IS 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 IS 24 40 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 15
2020 IS 20 40 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 IS 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 IS 0 60 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 IS 32 23 14 7 0 24 0 72 10 15
2020 IS 13 33 40 7 0 7 0 50 7 15
2019 IS 31 38 8 8 0 15 0 82 9 13
2019 IS-04 20 40 10 10 0 20 0 75 13 10
2018 IS 10 30 40 0 0 20 0 50 0 10

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 IS 30 47 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2020 IS 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 IS 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 IS 48 8 15 7 0 21 0 71 9 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 48 22 8 0 0 21 0 90 0 15

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 16 8 15 8 0 54 0 51 17 15
2020 IS 13 27 47 0 0 13 0 46 0 15

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 24 32 15 0 0 21 8 79 0 15
2020 IS 60 7 13 0 0 20 0 83 0 15

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 0 0 23 0 0 69 8 0 0 15

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 30 33 15 0 0 14 9 81 0 15
2020 IS 40 27 20 0 0 13 0 77 0 15
2019 IS 23 23 8 8 31 0 8 50 42 13
2019 IS-04 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2018 IS 9 45 9 36 0 0 0 55 36 11

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 IS 46 25 8 7 0 14 0 82 8 15
2020 IS 20 47 13 7 0 13 0 77 8 15
2019 IS 31 15 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 13
2019 IS-04 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11

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 IS 31 31 29 10 0 0 0 61 10 15
2020 IS 21 29 43 7 0 0 0 50 7 14
2019 IS 15 38 23 15 0 8 0 58 17 13
2019 IS-04 20 50 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2018 IS 9 45 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11

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 IS 16 23 15 0 0 46 0 72 0 15
2020 IS 27 20 13 13 0 27 0 64 18 15
2019 IS 8 23 15 15 8 23 8 44 33 13
2019 IS-04 10 20 20 10 0 30 10 50 17 10
2018 IS 9 9 36 18 0 27 0 25 25 11

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 IS 27 41 0 32 0 0 0 68 32 10
2020 IS 20 53 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 15

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 48 37 7 0 0 0 8 92 0 15
2020 IS 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 IS 53 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 IS 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 IS 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 87 0 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 15
2019 IS 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 53 26 15 0 0 7 0 84 0 15
2020 IS 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 IS 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 0 100 15

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 IS 0 0 15 0 0 70 15 0 0 15
2020 IS 13 7 20 0 0 53 7 50 0 15
2019 IS 8 15 8 23 8 23 15 38 50 13
2019 IS-04 0 20 10 30 0 20 20 33 50 10
2018 IS 0 18 9 27 0 45 0 33 50 11

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
2020 IS 13 27 33 7 7 13 0 46 15 15
2019 IS 25 25 25 17 0 8 0 55 18 12
2019 IS-04 20 20 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 10
2018 IS 0 36 18 27 9 9 0 40 40 11

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 IS 0 100 15
2020 IS 0 100 15
2018 IS 0 100 11

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
2020 IS 13 7 20 0 0 47 13 50 0 15
2019 IS 8 8 31 8 0 31 15 29 14 13
2019 IS-04 0 10 30 10 0 30 20 20 20 10
2018 IS 9 9 18 0 0 64 0 50 0 11

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
2020 IS 20 27 20 7 0 27 0 64 9 15
2019 IS 31 15 38 8 0 8 0 50 8 13
2019 IS-04 30 10 40 10 0 10 0 44 11 10
2018 IS 9 18 27 9 0 36 0 43 14 11

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 IS 0 100 15
2020 IS 0 100 15
2019 IS 8 92 13
2019 IS-04 10 90 10

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 48 45 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2020 IS 47 27 13 0 0 7 7 85 0 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 48 36 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2020 IS 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 0 0 7 8 55 15 15 90 0 15

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 31 45 15 10 0 0 0 76 10 15
2020 IS 13 67 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 15 38 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2019 IS-04 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 IS 9 55 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 23 25 37 8 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 55 30 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2020 IS 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 40 37 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2020 IS 40 33 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 16 52 0 8 7 17 0 82 18 15
2020 IS 20 20 13 40 7 0 0 40 47 15
2019 IS 15 15 23 31 15 0 0 31 46 13
2019 IS-04 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2018 IS 9 18 36 18 18 0 0 27 36 11

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 IS 22 22 41 0 7 0 8 48 8 15
2020 IS 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 IS 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 18 36 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11

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 IS 0 39 31 15 15 0 0 39 30 15
2020 IS 7 13 33 33 13 0 0 20 47 15
2019 IS 0 54 31 0 15 0 0 54 15 13
2019 IS-04 0 70 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 0 27 27 36 9 0 0 27 45 11

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 IS 0 47 31 8 15 0 0 47 22 15
2020 IS 7 20 40 13 20 0 0 27 33 15
2019 IS 8 62 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13
2019 IS-04 10 70 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 IS 0 27 27 27 18 0 0 27 45 11

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 IS 0 21 39 10 30 0 0 21 39 15
2020 IS 7 27 33 7 27 0 0 33 33 15
2019 IS 0 31 38 15 15 0 0 31 31 13
2019 IS-04 0 30 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 10
2018 IS 0 18 64 9 9 0 0 18 18 11

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 IS 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2020 IS 27 47 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2019 IS 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 IS 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11

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 IS 25 60 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2020 IS 13 13 53 13 7 0 0 27 20 15
2019 IS 8 46 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2019 IS-04 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 IS 18 55 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 IS 15 56 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2020 IS 13 33 27 27 0 0 0 47 27 15
2019 IS 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 27 55 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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 IS 38 41 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 15
2020 IS 27 27 33 7 7 0 0 53 13 15
2019 IS 23 38 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 IS 9 45 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11

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 IS 47 22 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 15
2020 IS 33 27 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2019 IS 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11

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 IS 15 39 24 15 7 0 0 54 22 15
2020 IS 33 40 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 15
2019 IS 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS-04 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 IS 30 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2020 IS 13 53 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 31 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2020 IS 27 40 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15
2019 IS 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2019 IS-04 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 IS 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11

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 IS 53 30 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 15
2020 IS 67 13 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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 IS 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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 IS 68 0 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 15
2020 IS 87 0 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 75 8 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2019 IS-04 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2018 IS 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 IS 60 0 8 0 0 0 32 88 0 15
2020 IS 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 IS 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 55 18 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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 IS 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 64 27 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 IS 38 55 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 IS 60 27 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 IS 31 8 46 15 0 0 0 38 15 13
2019 IS-04 40 10 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 IS 18 36 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11

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 IS 42 16 0 0 0 0 43 100 0 10
2020 IS 67 13 0 7 0 0 13 92 8 15
2019 IS 77 0 0 0 8 0 15 91 9 13
2019 IS-04 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2018 IS 55 18 0 9 0 0 18 89 11 11

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 IS 78 7 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 15
2020 IS 87 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 IS 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11

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 IS 53 25 0 7 0 0 15 91 9 15
2020 IS 67 20 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 IS 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 IS-04 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 IS 82 9 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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 IS 37 47 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2020 IS 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2019 IS 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2019 IS-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 IS 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 IS 0 38 39 15 7 0 0 38 22 15
2020 IS 7 21 50 14 7 0 0 29 21 14
2019 IS 8 31 46 15 0 0 0 38 15 13
2019 IS-04 10 30 60 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
2018 IS 0 45 55 0 0 0 0 45 0 11

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 IS 7 15 47 24 7 0 0 31 22 15
2020 IS 7 27 47 7 13 0 0 20 33 15
2019 IS 0 15 54 23 8 0 0 31 15 13
2019 IS-04 0 10 50 30 10 0 0 40 10 10
2018 IS 9 9 55 27 0 0 0 27 18 11
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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 IS 15 69 16 0 15
2020 IS 33 53 13 0 15

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 49 15 8 0 0 0 29 89 0 15
2020 IS 47 40 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2019 IS 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2018 IS 36 0 9 27 18 0 9 40 50 11
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