2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transportation Safety Board of Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 26 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 90
2022 Woman 52 34 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 65
2020 Man 50 31 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 111
2020 Woman 52 32 6 9 0 0 0 84 9 65
2019 Man 54 28 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 99
2019 Woman 60 22 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 55
2018 Man 40 31 11 13 6 0 0 71 19 90
2018 Woman 59 33 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 59

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 90
2022 Woman 30 36 12 11 11 0 0 66 21 65
2020 Man 41 36 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 112
2020 Woman 32 44 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 64
2019 Man 38 42 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 100
2019 Woman 44 29 8 16 4 0 0 73 20 52
2018 Man 27 29 17 9 18 0 0 57 26 89
2018 Woman 45 31 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 58

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 73 20 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 90
2022 Woman 61 33 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 65
2020 Man 70 20 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 109
2020 Woman 59 28 9 3 0 0 0 87 3 64
2019 Man 69 18 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 100
2019 Woman 71 17 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 53
2018 Man 59 29 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 89
2018 Woman 71 24 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 58

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 28 13 1 1 0 0 85 2 90
2022 Woman 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 65
2020 Man 55 31 9 5 1 0 0 86 5 112
2020 Woman 50 37 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 65
2019 Man 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 100
2019 Woman 54 27 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 55
2018 Man 38 40 15 4 4 0 0 78 8 90
2018 Woman 65 26 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 58

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 29 12 5 4 0 0 78 10 90
2022 Woman 46 25 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 65
2020 Man 50 27 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 109
2020 Woman 57 22 15 5 2 0 0 78 6 65
2019 Man 49 25 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 100
2019 Woman 35 44 9 5 5 0 0 80 11 55
2018 Man 35 18 26 8 13 0 0 54 21 90
2018 Woman 56 23 12 4 4 2 0 80 8 58

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 34 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 90
2022 Woman 43 29 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 65
2020 Man 48 28 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 111
2020 Woman 55 23 17 3 2 0 0 78 5 65
2019 Man 47 29 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 99
2019 Woman 41 35 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 55
2018 Man 31 25 22 12 11 0 0 55 23 91
2018 Woman 49 33 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 58

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 20 14 7 5 2 0 73 12 90
2022 Woman 53 22 3 11 3 3 5 81 15 65
2020 Man 53 22 9 12 3 0 2 76 15 111
2020 Woman 55 23 8 8 3 2 2 81 11 65
2019 Man 44 26 15 7 6 2 0 71 14 100
2019 Woman 37 37 6 9 4 4 4 80 14 55
2018 Man 40 18 18 12 11 1 1 59 23 91
2018 Woman 43 24 15 6 2 5 4 74 10 58
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 27 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 90
2022 Woman 56 22 9 0 6 0 7 83 7 65
2020 Man 54 29 7 4 5 0 1 84 9 112
2020 Woman 57 25 9 2 0 0 8 88 2 65
2019 Man 56 25 8 5 2 1 3 84 7 100
2019 Woman 48 20 13 4 2 4 9 79 6 55

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 31 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 90
2022 Woman 60 26 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 65
2020 Man 59 22 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 112
2020 Woman 58 28 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 65
2019 Man 60 19 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 97
2019 Woman 54 19 0 13 10 2 2 76 24 53
2018 Man 40 32 8 13 7 0 0 72 20 89
2018 Woman 56 20 5 7 7 0 4 80 15 58

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 28 5 5 1 1 1 88 6 90
2022 Woman 55 29 5 1 7 2 2 87 8 65
2020 Man 67 17 8 4 3 1 1 85 6 112
2020 Woman 69 17 6 5 0 0 3 89 5 65
2019 Man 62 21 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 100
2019 Woman 62 16 6 13 2 0 2 79 15 55
2018 Man 44 25 13 8 10 0 0 69 18 90
2018 Woman 58 17 3 7 7 0 8 81 15 58

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 35 15 6 3 5 0 74 10 90
2022 Woman 43 31 5 10 5 8 0 80 15 65
2020 Man 44 26 12 5 5 7 1 76 12 112
2020 Woman 44 36 9 6 3 2 0 81 10 65
2019 Man 32 32 13 7 9 7 0 68 17 100
2019 Woman 32 24 24 15 4 2 0 57 19 55
2018 Man 28 17 21 14 13 5 1 48 29 91
2018 Woman 36 31 7 11 9 5 0 71 21 59

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 28 22 9 7 3 0 61 17 90
2022 Woman 35 29 11 17 6 1 0 65 24 65
2020 Man 37 29 15 10 6 2 1 68 17 112
2020 Woman 44 32 11 11 2 0 0 77 12 65
2019 Man 29 31 14 10 13 2 0 62 24 100
2019 Woman 28 26 26 13 7 0 0 54 20 55
2018 Man 16 25 14 19 22 2 1 43 42 91
2018 Woman 44 21 15 9 9 2 0 66 19 59

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 39 12 18 7 3 0 61 27 90
2022 Woman 34 27 19 16 3 1 0 62 19 65
2020 Man 29 31 14 14 5 5 1 65 21 112
2020 Woman 38 33 17 8 2 3 0 73 10 65
2019 Man 20 30 18 16 13 2 0 51 30 99
2019 Woman 30 28 15 20 7 0 0 57 28 55
2018 Man 12 25 15 25 15 6 1 40 44 91
2018 Woman 31 26 11 13 9 7 2 63 25 59

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 33 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 90
2022 Woman 32 40 13 11 5 0 0 72 15 65
2020 Man 30 32 16 9 8 3 2 65 18 112
2020 Woman 38 31 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 65
2019 Man 21 37 16 8 14 4 0 60 23 100
2019 Woman 19 25 13 28 13 2 0 45 42 55
2018 Man 16 33 14 16 17 3 1 51 35 91
2018 Woman 32 30 13 9 15 0 0 62 25 58
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 24 18 11 5 0 0 67 15 90
2022 Woman 30 35 17 8 8 0 2 66 16 65
2020 Man 41 30 12 13 3 0 0 71 16 112
2020 Woman 32 33 9 16 6 0 3 67 23 64
2019 Man 32 34 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 100
2019 Woman 30 32 13 11 11 0 2 63 23 53
2018 Man 23 27 24 11 15 0 0 50 26 91
2018 Woman 54 23 6 12 5 0 0 77 17 59

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 90
2022 Woman 43 31 6 12 6 0 2 75 19 65
2020 Man 39 45 4 10 3 0 0 84 13 112
2020 Woman 43 39 5 10 3 0 0 83 13 64
2019 Man 36 47 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 100
2019 Woman 43 24 12 15 4 0 2 69 20 53
2018 Man 27 44 14 8 6 0 0 71 14 91
2018 Woman 47 31 8 8 5 0 0 78 14 59

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 33 6 6 2 0 1 85 9 90
2022 Woman 47 31 6 9 5 0 2 79 14 65
2020 Man 53 25 11 4 5 0 1 79 10 112
2020 Woman 56 30 6 5 0 2 2 89 5 64
2019 Man 53 25 8 10 2 0 1 80 12 100
2019 Woman 48 22 9 13 4 0 4 73 18 54
2018 Man 38 30 18 3 10 1 0 68 13 91
2018 Woman 53 23 5 5 7 2 4 82 13 58

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 39 5 8 10 0 0 77 17 90
2022 Woman 49 32 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 65
2020 Man 43 29 11 15 3 0 0 71 18 112
2020 Woman 49 40 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 63
2019 Man 38 35 15 10 2 0 0 73 12 100
2019 Woman 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 55
2018 Man 27 35 11 12 15 0 0 61 28 91
2018 Woman 41 29 8 15 6 0 2 72 21 59

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 21 12 7 2 2 2 78 10 90
2022 Woman 54 18 13 3 5 1 5 78 8 65
2020 Man 54 13 17 5 5 3 3 72 10 112
2020 Woman 60 22 9 3 2 0 5 85 5 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 30 21 12 11 3 0 55 23 90
2022 Woman 30 35 13 11 6 4 2 68 18 65
2020 Man 23 29 18 12 11 5 3 56 24 111
2020 Woman 33 33 12 14 2 5 2 70 17 65
2019 Man 29 29 18 10 11 2 0 60 22 99
2019 Woman 22 46 7 6 15 2 2 71 21 55
2018 Man 15 21 22 14 24 4 0 38 40 91
2018 Woman 34 27 12 11 8 8 2 67 20 59

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 20 8 1 2 1 7 88 3 90
2022 Woman 61 14 11 3 3 0 8 81 7 65
2020 Man 63 22 6 3 3 2 2 88 6 112
2020 Woman 55 20 12 8 2 0 3 78 10 65
2019 Man 58 29 10 0 0 1 1 90 0 99
2019 Woman 54 28 7 5 0 2 4 86 6 55

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 19 14 8 3 1 6 72 12 90
2022 Woman 64 12 13 0 5 0 6 82 5 65
2020 Man 51 17 15 7 4 2 3 72 12 112
2020 Woman 59 25 6 2 3 0 5 88 5 64
2019 Man 45 25 15 0 7 4 3 76 8 99
2019 Woman 58 13 13 4 9 0 4 73 13 55

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 9 3 1 4 4 4 91 6 90
2022 Woman 72 8 0 5 0 6 9 95 5 65
2020 Man 80 5 3 1 5 4 3 91 6 112
2020 Woman 70 16 5 2 0 2 6 93 2 65
2019 Man 72 7 4 2 6 6 3 87 9 99
2019 Woman 65 11 5 4 4 3 7 86 8 55

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 5 3 1 0 2 8 95 1 90
2022 Woman 69 5 3 3 1 3 16 90 6 65
2020 Man 81 6 1 0 1 4 6 98 1 112
2020 Woman 83 8 2 3 0 0 5 95 3 65
2019 Man 84 5 3 0 0 2 6 97 0 99
2019 Woman 76 6 6 0 0 5 7 94 0 54

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 18 15 18 32 1 7 30 54 90
2022 Woman 12 31 4 15 22 3 11 51 44 65
2020 Man 14 12 19 18 23 5 8 30 48 112
2020 Woman 14 22 14 26 16 3 6 39 46 65
2019 Man 14 16 17 19 23 3 8 34 47 100
2019 Woman 11 15 16 20 26 2 10 29 52 55
2018 Man 8 13 18 15 39 1 6 23 58 91
2018 Woman 11 23 17 18 18 2 11 39 41 59

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 30 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 90
2022 Woman 39 33 7 12 6 0 2 73 19 65
2020 Man 41 32 15 9 4 0 0 73 13 111
2020 Woman 40 39 11 8 0 0 2 81 8 64
2019 Man 42 32 10 10 5 0 0 74 15 99
2019 Woman 41 39 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 52
2018 Man 25 33 15 12 14 0 0 58 27 90
2018 Woman 46 34 8 7 5 0 0 80 13 58

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 30 13 6 8 0 0 72 14 90
2022 Woman 41 30 14 9 5 0 2 72 14 65
2020 Man 41 28 19 11 2 0 0 69 12 112
2020 Woman 48 38 6 3 2 0 3 89 5 64
2019 Man 36 38 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 100
2019 Woman 43 31 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 53
2018 Man 22 27 26 13 11 0 0 49 25 88
2018 Woman 52 25 13 4 5 0 0 77 9 58

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 31 6 6 6 0 2 81 12 90
2022 Woman 38 36 9 9 6 0 2 75 16 65
2020 Man 39 35 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 112
2020 Woman 39 47 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 65
2019 Man 39 43 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 98
2019 Woman 38 40 6 15 2 0 0 77 17 54
2018 Man 24 30 22 14 10 0 0 54 24 89
2018 Woman 49 27 12 9 4 0 0 76 13 58

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 34 18 11 9 1 0 61 20 90
2022 Woman 26 44 5 13 4 5 3 76 18 65
2020 Man 24 39 21 14 2 1 0 64 15 112
2020 Woman 26 52 11 5 2 3 2 82 7 64
2019 Man 26 42 15 8 6 3 0 70 15 100
2019 Woman 21 39 16 11 7 6 0 63 20 55
2018 Man 19 28 21 18 12 2 0 48 31 91
2018 Woman 29 36 15 8 4 7 2 71 13 59

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 31 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 90
2022 Woman 57 25 9 1 8 0 0 82 9 65
2020 Man 58 26 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 112
2020 Woman 62 25 7 6 0 0 0 86 6 65
2019 Man 54 33 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 99
2019 Woman 49 27 11 9 2 0 2 77 11 55
2018 Man 39 40 8 8 5 0 0 78 13 87
2018 Woman 56 33 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 59

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 42 16 5 4 0 1 74 10 90
2022 Woman 38 30 14 13 5 0 2 69 18 65
2020 Man 32 40 18 6 3 0 1 72 10 111
2020 Woman 32 33 21 5 9 0 0 65 14 65
2019 Man 33 34 23 6 4 0 0 68 10 100
2019 Woman 31 19 22 13 11 4 0 52 25 53
2018 Man 33 31 17 14 5 0 0 64 19 89
2018 Woman 33 30 23 10 2 0 2 64 12 58

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 21 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 90
2022 Woman 67 19 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 65

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 47 29 90
2022 Woman 29 43 28 65
2020 Man 18 55 27 112
2020 Woman 17 58 25 65
2019 Man 20 47 33 100
2019 Woman 24 50 26 55
2018 Man 21 40 39 90
2018 Woman 8 53 39 59

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 14 27 0 6 13 20
2022 Woman 45 23 27 0 6 0 20
2020 Man 36 5 39 10 0 10 20
2020 Woman 0 9 73 0 9 9 11
2019 Man 55 0 10 10 14 11 20
2019 Woman 31 8 54 0 8 0 13
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 69 23 2 3 1 1 0 94 4 90
2022 Woman 57 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 65
2020 Man 57 29 8 5 1 1 0 86 5 112
2020 Woman 64 28 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 64
2019 Man 63 26 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 100
2019 Woman 56 25 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 53
2018 Man 55 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 88
2018 Woman 66 27 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 58

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 90
2022 Woman 49 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 65
2020 Man 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 112
2020 Woman 47 46 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 65
2019 Man 45 36 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 100
2019 Woman 41 40 15 2 2 0 0 82 4 55
2018 Man 32 32 21 7 7 1 0 65 14 91
2018 Woman 59 31 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 59

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 19 42 21 9 0 2 30 26 90
2022 Woman 7 14 36 29 14 0 0 44 21 65
2020 Man 4 19 38 25 12 0 3 37 24 112
2020 Woman 12 14 23 29 18 2 2 49 27 65
2019 Man 5 27 42 15 9 1 1 24 32 100
2019 Woman 13 26 26 25 11 0 0 35 39 54
2018 Man 10 25 38 20 6 1 1 26 35 91
2018 Woman 10 13 44 23 7 0 4 31 24 56

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 22 32 23 9 0 1 32 36 90
2022 Woman 6 20 25 18 23 3 5 44 29 65
2020 Man 16 15 32 21 12 0 4 33 33 111
2020 Woman 9 14 24 25 26 0 2 52 24 64
2019 Man 21 9 35 20 11 3 1 32 31 100
2019 Woman 7 17 36 15 19 5 0 37 26 54
2018 Man 22 22 27 16 10 2 1 27 45 88
2018 Woman 6 10 27 34 15 2 6 54 17 56

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 10 31 30 16 0 1 47 21 90
2022 Woman 5 11 29 33 19 1 2 54 16 65
2020 Man 10 8 31 32 16 0 3 49 19 110
2020 Woman 9 6 32 23 26 2 2 51 16 65
2019 Man 4 11 39 33 12 1 0 46 15 100
2019 Woman 13 13 36 20 16 2 0 38 26 55
2018 Man 12 18 36 23 10 0 1 33 30 89
2018 Woman 10 10 23 41 10 2 4 54 21 57

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 15 16 29 27 13 0 1 40 31 90
2022 Woman 12 16 32 11 19 0 9 33 31 65
2020 Man 8 20 29 24 14 1 3 40 29 111
2020 Woman 14 17 13 28 23 2 5 54 33 65
2019 Man 10 16 38 21 13 1 1 35 26 100
2019 Woman 20 27 24 17 9 2 0 27 49 54
2018 Man 26 29 27 9 8 1 0 18 55 90
2018 Woman 17 19 34 16 7 0 6 25 39 56

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 7 24 25 29 2 6 59 15 90
2022 Woman 3 11 31 21 21 1 11 49 16 65
2020 Man 3 6 23 35 28 1 4 66 10 111
2020 Woman 0 17 17 25 35 6 0 64 18 65
2019 Man 3 11 22 39 20 2 4 62 14 100
2019 Woman 7 19 30 24 11 7 2 38 29 54
2018 Man 16 23 23 23 14 1 0 37 39 90
2018 Woman 11 18 29 29 3 2 8 36 32 55

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 24 26 24 9 1 1 34 39 90
2022 Woman 12 14 30 22 21 0 1 43 26 65
2020 Man 13 24 32 15 14 0 2 30 37 112
2020 Woman 6 19 14 35 20 2 5 58 27 64
2019 Man 17 17 37 15 12 2 0 27 35 100
2019 Woman 8 17 39 11 19 7 0 32 26 54
2018 Man 21 20 35 16 7 2 0 23 42 90
2018 Woman 7 17 23 36 9 4 4 49 26 56

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 8 34 30 21 1 1 52 13 90
2022 Woman 1 12 29 21 30 0 6 54 15 65
2020 Man 2 9 41 34 12 1 2 47 11 112
2020 Woman 6 9 34 23 26 0 0 50 16 64
2019 Man 7 19 27 34 12 1 0 47 26 100
2019 Woman 2 13 35 39 7 4 0 48 16 54

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 38 27 12 5 0 0 56 17 90
2022 Woman 21 31 22 19 6 1 0 53 25 65
2020 Man 16 42 26 12 3 1 0 59 15 110
2020 Woman 23 35 20 16 2 5 0 61 18 65
2019 Man 18 32 18 22 7 3 0 51 30 100
2019 Woman 14 22 29 24 7 4 0 37 33 55

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 17 6 12 5 1 0 77 17 90
2022 Woman 60 22 5 6 3 3 2 86 10 65
2020 Man 55 24 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 111
2020 Woman 72 17 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 65
2019 Man 52 19 12 6 9 2 0 72 15 100
2019 Woman 54 24 7 9 4 2 0 79 13 55
2018 Man 37 19 8 16 18 1 0 57 35 91
2018 Woman 53 26 10 5 7 0 0 78 12 58

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 25 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 90
2022 Woman 62 29 5 2 2 0 2 92 3 65
2020 Man 60 23 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 112
2020 Woman 79 16 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 62
2019 Man 50 30 5 9 4 1 0 82 13 99
2019 Woman 54 27 4 9 6 0 0 82 15 55
2018 Man 35 32 9 13 12 0 0 67 25 88
2018 Woman 55 27 3 13 2 0 0 82 14 57

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 27 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 90
2022 Woman 51 33 5 5 2 1 3 88 7 65
2020 Man 53 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 109
2020 Woman 49 42 6 0 2 0 2 92 2 65
2019 Man 52 27 12 6 1 1 0 80 7 99
2019 Woman 45 31 9 7 6 2 0 78 13 55
2018 Man 39 33 15 6 5 1 1 73 12 91
2018 Woman 58 28 8 3 2 0 0 87 6 58

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 32 10 9 2 1 0 79 11 90
2022 Woman 41 32 7 9 5 6 0 77 15 65
2020 Man 45 34 14 2 3 1 1 81 5 112
2020 Woman 37 45 7 9 0 2 0 83 10 65
2019 Man 45 34 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 98
2019 Woman 27 42 20 5 2 4 0 72 8 55
2018 Man 35 32 16 5 7 3 1 70 13 91
2018 Woman 41 42 11 2 4 0 0 83 5 58

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 34 15 4 0 8 0 79 5 90
2022 Woman 30 36 11 6 3 14 0 77 11 65
2020 Man 48 27 15 4 2 4 0 78 7 112
2020 Woman 43 34 14 6 0 3 0 79 6 65
2019 Man 43 30 14 2 5 4 1 78 7 99
2019 Woman 29 44 9 7 4 8 0 79 12 55
2018 Man 39 26 17 3 3 8 2 73 8 91
2018 Woman 31 40 14 3 2 10 0 79 5 58

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 34 5 3 3 0 0 88 7 90
2022 Woman 48 32 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 65
2020 Man 58 27 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 111
2020 Woman 56 28 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 65
2019 Man 56 26 6 6 5 0 0 82 11 97
2019 Woman 48 33 9 4 6 0 0 82 9 55
2018 Man 41 35 11 4 9 0 0 76 13 91
2018 Woman 57 29 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 58

Anti-racism

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 20 5 4 1 4 0 89 6 90
2022 Woman 56 17 8 3 3 9 3 84 7 65

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 24 5 4 1 4 0 89 6 90
2022 Woman 55 22 6 2 3 9 3 87 5 65

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 30 16 3 1 15 1 76 5 90
2022 Woman 28 14 12 16 5 22 3 56 27 65
2020 Man 44 27 21 4 1 4 0 74 5 112
2020 Woman 35 29 17 9 0 9 0 71 10 65

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 25 9 3 1 4 3 85 5 90
2022 Woman 47 30 5 6 3 6 3 84 10 65
2020 Man 59 21 11 6 1 3 0 82 7 110
2020 Woman 52 28 9 2 2 8 0 87 3 65

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 9 26 6 3 44 3 33 18 90
2022 Woman 6 9 26 3 1 47 7 33 10 65

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 33 13 10 6 5 1 69 17 90
2022 Woman 34 22 13 5 6 11 10 71 14 65
2020 Man 37 26 17 11 5 2 3 65 17 112
2020 Woman 38 18 17 8 2 8 9 68 11 65
2019 Man 37 20 18 10 12 3 0 59 23 100
2019 Woman 30 22 9 9 18 6 6 58 31 55
2018 Man 21 24 15 17 20 2 1 47 38 91
2018 Woman 35 22 6 10 10 5 12 68 24 58

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 41 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 90
2022 Woman 43 28 6 14 4 4 0 74 19 65
2020 Man 39 32 10 8 5 5 1 75 14 111
2020 Woman 41 31 8 14 2 5 0 76 16 65
2019 Man 32 30 19 9 8 0 1 63 18 99
2019 Woman 34 31 11 13 6 3 2 69 19 55
2018 Man 27 36 10 12 10 5 0 67 23 91
2018 Woman 40 34 10 7 7 0 2 75 14 59

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 41 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 90
2022 Woman 30 34 23 9 1 1 0 65 11 65
2020 Man 44 28 15 9 2 2 0 73 11 111
2020 Woman 40 32 19 8 0 2 0 73 8 65
2019 Man 40 29 14 9 5 2 0 71 15 99
2019 Woman 20 37 15 20 2 6 0 60 24 54
2018 Man 27 31 23 9 10 1 0 58 19 91
2018 Woman 30 48 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 58

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 17 19 11 2 14 3 62 16 90
2022 Woman 21 20 14 9 15 17 5 52 30 65
2020 Man 39 19 16 12 9 5 1 61 22 111
2020 Woman 26 19 12 19 3 17 4 56 28 65
2019 Man 28 20 18 11 10 9 2 55 24 98
2019 Woman 18 22 15 15 15 11 5 47 35 55
2018 Man 25 15 17 19 13 9 3 45 36 91
2018 Woman 24 22 22 8 6 14 5 57 17 59

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 49 2 7 4 0 0 87 11 90
2022 Woman 48 30 6 12 3 0 0 78 15 65
2020 Man 43 41 5 10 1 0 0 85 11 112
2020 Woman 54 34 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 26 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 90
2022 Woman 60 25 8 2 1 2 3 88 3 65
2020 Man 58 30 8 2 2 0 1 88 4 112
2020 Woman 58 31 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 65
2019 Man 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 100
2019 Woman 51 38 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 54

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 31 5 1 1 0 0 92 2 90
2022 Woman 63 26 5 2 3 2 0 91 4 65
2020 Man 59 27 6 6 1 0 0 86 7 111
2020 Woman 65 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 64
2019 Man 55 32 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 100
2019 Woman 46 33 11 6 2 0 2 81 8 55

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 72 18 6 1 1 0 1 91 3 90
2022 Woman 71 19 5 3 0 1 2 92 3 65
2020 Man 80 13 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 112
2020 Woman 84 9 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 10 2 1 1 2 3 96 2 90
2022 Woman 83 8 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 65
2019 Man 87 6 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 99
2019 Woman 79 15 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 54

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 27 4 2 1 1 1 92 3 90
2022 Woman 64 22 11 2 0 2 0 88 2 65
2020 Man 70 20 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 111
2020 Woman 58 28 8 3 0 2 2 89 3 65
2019 Man 68 19 6 1 3 3 0 90 4 100
2019 Woman 67 26 2 0 2 4 0 96 2 55

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 90
2022 Woman 10 90 65
2020 Man 6 94 112
2020 Woman 9 91 64
2019 Man 12 88 100
2019 Woman 11 89 55
2018 Man 20 80 91
2018 Woman 15 85 59

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 20 7 5 4 36 9 69 18 90
2022 Woman 11 11 11 8 6 39 14 46 30 65
2020 Man 25 16 16 8 5 23 5 58 19 112
2020 Woman 21 16 11 6 6 37 3 61 21 65
2019 Man 15 18 14 10 16 22 5 45 36 100
2019 Woman 11 24 11 4 17 31 4 52 31 55
2018 Man 13 18 11 15 18 24 3 41 44 91
2018 Woman 6 27 7 8 14 29 9 54 35 59

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 37 10 1 5 11 0 82 6 90
2022 Woman 22 38 8 8 5 17 2 74 16 65
2020 Man 38 24 19 12 1 6 0 66 13 112
2020 Woman 35 28 20 6 5 6 0 67 12 65
2019 Man 34 23 15 10 12 4 1 60 24 99
2019 Woman 29 26 21 5 9 8 2 61 16 54
2018 Man 27 23 23 13 9 3 1 52 23 89
2018 Woman 29 32 5 12 12 8 0 67 27 59

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Man 5 95 100
2019 Woman 11 89 55

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 22 13 1 2 40 3 71 6 90
2022 Woman 13 11 13 1 1 53 8 60 7 65
2020 Man 32 14 15 3 3 27 7 69 8 112
2020 Woman 23 11 20 0 0 43 3 62 0 65
2019 Man 19 14 22 6 5 29 5 49 17 99
2019 Woman 18 13 26 2 6 28 8 49 12 54
2018 Man 15 9 29 4 6 36 1 38 15 91
2018 Woman 11 21 12 2 6 42 7 63 14 59

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 38 14 1 2 11 0 81 4 90
2022 Woman 34 26 13 2 3 22 0 78 6 65
2020 Man 41 28 14 5 2 10 0 76 8 112
2020 Woman 36 30 15 6 0 12 0 75 7 65
2019 Man 41 30 12 4 6 6 1 76 11 100
2019 Woman 33 27 20 2 6 13 0 69 9 55
2018 Man 28 27 26 1 7 11 0 62 9 91
2018 Woman 28 28 18 5 6 16 0 66 12 58

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 90
2022 Woman 8 92 65
2020 Man 9 91 112
2020 Woman 8 92 65
2019 Man 17 83 100
2019 Woman 17 83 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 38 3 2 1 1 1 93 3 90
2022 Woman 45 34 9 3 2 1 5 85 5 65
2020 Man 57 27 4 3 4 2 4 89 7 112
2020 Woman 64 23 6 2 0 0 5 92 2 65

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 20 19 10 26 55
2022 Woman 31 28 9 4 28 25

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 55 60
2022 Woman 46 54 30

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 60
2022 Woman 34 66 30

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 41 60
2022 Woman 56 44 30

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 37 60
2022 Woman 48 52 30

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 60
2022 Woman 29 71 30

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 60
2022 Woman 42 58 30

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 60
2022 Woman 27 73 30

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 60
2022 Woman 16 84 30

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 60
2022 Woman 7 93 30

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 60
2022 Woman 39 61 30

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 54 60
2022 Woman 35 65 30

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 15 85 60
2022 Woman 6 94 30

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 60
2022 Woman 14 86 30

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 14 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 60
2022 Woman 83 10 0 0 3 0 3 96 4 30

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 2 22 15 48 3 9 72 3 55
2022 Woman 0 7 3 24 44 4 18 87 8 30

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 24 25 23 20 2 0 44 30 60
2022 Woman 7 20 24 14 31 4 0 46 28 30
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 24 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 90
2022 Woman 60 23 6 2 6 1 2 85 8 65
2020 Man 61 22 6 5 5 1 1 84 9 111
2020 Woman 65 20 5 5 2 2 2 89 7 64

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 1 6 4 3 64 6 16 86 9 90
2022 Woman 1 2 8 2 48 8 32 82 5 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 36 18 2 0 1 0 80 2 90
2022 Woman 40 42 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 65
2020 Man 46 44 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 112
2020 Woman 38 51 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 65
2019 Man 42 33 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 100
2019 Woman 24 50 11 7 5 2 0 76 13 55
2018 Man 38 36 13 12 1 1 0 75 13 91
2018 Woman 37 41 9 6 5 2 0 79 12 59

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 34 35 10 1 90
2022 Woman 17 32 42 3 6 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 27 9 1 1 2 2 88 2 90
2022 Woman 55 23 16 0 2 1 3 82 2 65
2020 Man 51 24 13 3 3 5 0 80 6 111
2020 Woman 59 24 9 3 0 2 3 87 3 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 24 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 90
2022 Woman 50 27 5 2 13 1 2 80 15 65
2020 Man 48 20 14 10 5 3 0 70 16 110
2020 Woman 43 34 8 11 3 0 2 78 14 65

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 46 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 90
2022 Woman 41 34 10 8 6 2 0 76 14 65
2020 Man 37 34 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 112
2020 Woman 37 28 15 12 6 2 0 65 19 65
2019 Man 31 26 18 12 12 0 0 58 24 99
2019 Woman 19 29 16 22 13 2 0 48 35 55
2018 Man 25 24 19 17 15 0 0 48 32 91
2018 Woman 33 31 10 12 12 2 0 66 24 59

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 45 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 20
2022 Woman 25 54 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 25
2020 Man 23 72 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2020 Woman 24 47 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 24
2019 Man 13 55 23 5 0 0 5 71 5 22
2019 Woman 26 49 5 14 5 0 0 75 19 19

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 23 16 15 15 0 1 54 30 90
2022 Woman 32 22 21 14 8 0 3 56 23 65
2020 Man 43 22 19 11 4 0 1 66 15 112
2020 Woman 54 32 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 65
2019 Man 39 35 15 2 9 0 0 74 11 100
2019 Woman 42 31 13 7 7 0 0 72 15 55
2018 Man 23 31 19 13 14 0 0 54 27 90
2018 Woman 34 18 23 13 8 0 3 54 22 59

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 33 25 15 6 0 1 52 22 90
2022 Woman 21 29 14 17 17 0 1 51 35 65
2020 Man 18 33 24 16 7 0 1 52 23 111
2020 Woman 17 29 20 18 14 0 2 47 33 65
2019 Man 15 41 26 14 4 0 0 56 18 100
2019 Woman 17 27 22 9 25 0 0 44 34 55
2018 Man 16 31 26 14 13 0 0 47 27 90
2018 Woman 11 35 23 19 10 0 2 47 30 58

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 33 28 9 4 0 1 58 13 90
2022 Woman 33 28 25 8 5 0 1 62 13 65
2020 Man 28 30 29 8 4 0 1 59 12 112
2020 Woman 33 26 22 6 12 0 2 59 19 65
2019 Man 29 36 25 5 4 0 0 66 9 99
2019 Woman 22 41 5 17 13 0 2 64 30 55
2018 Man 22 38 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 90
2018 Woman 28 23 27 11 8 2 2 53 20 59

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 23 30 7 13 1 3 48 21 90
2022 Woman 24 23 22 16 12 0 3 48 29 65
2020 Man 29 21 24 17 6 0 3 51 24 112
2020 Woman 28 21 19 15 15 0 2 50 31 65
2019 Man 18 31 23 19 8 0 1 50 27 100
2019 Woman 13 21 20 20 24 0 2 35 45 55
2018 Man 14 26 26 14 18 1 0 40 33 90
2018 Woman 16 22 30 13 13 2 4 40 28 59

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 32 9 6 2 0 3 82 8 90
2022 Woman 50 19 12 6 3 0 9 76 11 65
2020 Man 63 18 12 5 1 0 2 82 6 112
2020 Woman 47 33 6 6 5 0 3 83 11 64
2019 Man 57 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 100
2019 Woman 36 29 17 7 7 2 2 68 15 55
2018 Man 57 29 6 2 4 0 1 87 6 89
2018 Woman 45 24 14 8 2 0 7 74 11 59

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 31 12 3 5 0 1 79 9 90
2022 Woman 42 25 17 6 8 0 1 68 15 65
2020 Man 39 36 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 112
2020 Woman 35 25 22 12 5 0 2 61 17 65
2019 Man 47 31 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 99
2019 Woman 29 31 24 11 5 0 0 60 16 55
2018 Man 36 31 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 89
2018 Woman 36 29 19 8 4 0 4 68 12 58

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 33 20 7 6 0 1 67 13 90
2022 Woman 40 23 17 9 6 0 5 66 16 65
2020 Man 38 29 20 5 5 0 3 69 10 112
2020 Woman 40 29 9 16 2 2 3 72 18 65
2019 Man 36 31 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 100
2019 Woman 35 31 17 13 4 0 0 67 17 55
2018 Man 27 27 19 15 12 0 0 54 27 91
2018 Woman 38 34 13 4 8 2 2 74 12 58

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 28 19 11 6 0 1 63 17 90
2022 Woman 35 34 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 65
2020 Man 36 29 23 6 5 0 1 65 12 111
2020 Woman 37 33 8 14 6 0 3 71 21 65
2019 Man 22 47 20 7 2 1 0 70 9 99
2019 Woman 20 38 19 11 11 2 0 58 23 55
2018 Man 20 39 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 91
2018 Woman 31 33 14 12 5 2 4 68 18 58

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 27 17 11 4 1 1 67 15 90
2022 Woman 41 26 15 7 8 0 3 69 15 65
2020 Man 44 29 16 4 6 0 1 74 10 112
2020 Woman 46 19 19 12 2 0 3 66 14 65
2019 Man 41 33 20 3 3 0 0 74 6 100
2019 Woman 45 14 20 13 7 0 0 59 20 55
2018 Man 33 30 15 15 7 1 0 64 22 90
2018 Woman 45 26 11 8 5 0 3 74 14 58

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 27 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 90
2022 Woman 43 19 18 11 7 0 3 64 18 65
2020 Man 59 20 6 8 5 0 1 80 14 111
2020 Woman 52 14 16 9 5 2 3 69 15 65
2019 Man 57 22 9 5 7 0 0 79 12 100
2019 Woman 40 21 20 13 6 0 0 62 18 55

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 26 12 8 5 0 1 74 14 90
2022 Woman 49 30 12 3 3 0 3 81 6 65
2020 Man 29 35 17 12 6 0 2 64 18 112
2020 Woman 35 33 18 9 3 2 0 69 13 65

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 37 15 7 2 0 1 76 9 90
2022 Woman 32 48 11 2 6 0 1 81 8 65
2020 Man 42 32 15 7 1 1 3 76 8 112
2020 Woman 40 34 12 5 6 0 3 76 11 65
2019 Man 49 28 17 1 4 0 0 77 5 99
2019 Woman 38 36 17 6 4 0 0 74 9 55
2018 Man 35 34 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 91
2018 Woman 37 36 13 8 2 0 4 76 10 58

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 17 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 90
2022 Woman 68 15 6 2 3 0 5 88 5 65
2020 Man 59 28 9 1 2 0 1 88 3 111
2020 Woman 67 23 2 3 2 0 3 94 5 65
2019 Man 70 15 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 97
2019 Woman 66 17 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 54
2018 Man 63 21 10 2 3 0 1 85 5 90
2018 Woman 51 27 7 5 5 0 5 82 11 58

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 28 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 90
2022 Woman 57 27 11 1 1 0 3 86 3 65
2020 Man 43 34 16 5 2 0 1 78 6 110
2020 Woman 49 34 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 65

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 87 8 1 1 0 1 1 97 2 90
2022 Woman 67 8 2 0 0 0 24 98 0 65
2020 Man 79 9 3 0 1 1 7 96 1 110
2020 Woman 86 5 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 65
2019 Man 83 11 1 0 1 0 3 98 1 97
2019 Woman 80 4 9 0 0 2 5 90 0 54
2018 Man 80 14 1 1 0 0 3 98 1 91
2018 Woman 76 4 7 2 2 0 10 88 4 58

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 83 7 3 0 3 2 1 93 4 90
2022 Woman 66 9 5 2 1 1 16 91 4 65
2020 Man 80 8 5 1 3 1 3 91 4 110
2020 Woman 76 9 6 2 0 2 5 92 2 64
2019 Man 69 14 8 1 7 1 0 84 8 100
2019 Woman 65 15 2 7 11 0 0 80 18 55
2018 Man 55 20 10 2 10 1 1 77 13 91
2018 Woman 64 12 7 3 7 0 7 82 10 58

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 21 6 1 0 0 1 93 1 90
2022 Woman 63 28 1 0 2 0 6 97 2 65
2020 Man 77 14 4 2 2 1 1 93 4 110
2020 Woman 70 22 3 2 0 2 2 95 2 64
2019 Man 65 17 15 2 1 0 0 82 3 100
2019 Woman 56 26 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 55
2018 Man 51 21 16 2 8 0 1 74 11 90
2018 Woman 66 20 4 2 2 0 7 93 3 59

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 19 9 4 1 0 1 86 6 90
2022 Woman 54 20 10 6 3 0 6 79 11 65
2020 Man 69 9 9 5 5 1 2 80 10 111
2020 Woman 64 19 6 3 3 3 2 87 7 64
2019 Man 66 15 12 2 4 0 1 82 6 100
2019 Woman 59 7 17 4 11 0 2 68 15 55
2018 Man 41 23 13 8 14 0 1 65 22 89
2018 Woman 58 15 6 12 2 0 7 78 15 58

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 10 5 0 0 0 24 93 0 90
2022 Woman 43 16 3 3 0 0 35 90 5 65
2020 Man 66 7 4 2 0 1 21 93 2 110
2020 Woman 63 14 1 2 3 0 17 93 6 65
2019 Man 63 9 5 1 0 0 23 92 1 99
2019 Woman 65 8 2 2 4 0 19 91 7 55
2018 Man 44 12 6 2 5 0 31 81 9 90
2018 Woman 48 14 2 5 0 0 32 91 7 59

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 72 18 8 0 1 0 2 91 1 90
2022 Woman 71 12 3 0 0 0 14 96 0 65
2020 Man 72 18 7 0 0 0 3 93 0 112
2020 Woman 77 14 5 0 0 2 3 95 0 65
2019 Man 76 15 2 3 0 0 4 95 3 100
2019 Woman 80 15 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 54
2018 Man 68 21 6 4 1 0 1 90 5 89
2018 Woman 74 12 3 0 0 0 11 97 0 59

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 79 13 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 90
2022 Woman 67 11 1 2 7 2 11 89 9 65
2020 Man 75 16 5 1 0 1 2 94 1 112
2020 Woman 78 11 3 3 2 0 3 92 5 65
2019 Man 78 15 4 0 1 0 1 95 1 99
2019 Woman 82 7 4 2 2 2 2 92 4 55
2018 Man 68 22 3 3 2 0 1 91 6 90
2018 Woman 71 10 2 2 7 0 7 87 10 59

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 24 13 2 2 0 2 83 4 90
2022 Woman 45 28 14 5 0 2 6 80 5 65
2020 Man 54 29 8 4 3 0 2 85 7 112
2020 Woman 49 28 8 9 3 0 3 79 13 65
2019 Man 61 22 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 100
2019 Woman 59 28 7 0 4 2 0 89 4 55
2018 Man 56 24 15 5 1 0 0 80 6 90
2018 Woman 46 34 6 5 2 0 7 86 7 58

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 43 36 9 3 0 0 52 13 90
2022 Woman 8 40 31 16 5 0 0 48 21 65
2020 Man 19 37 31 9 5 0 0 56 13 111
2020 Woman 20 28 37 9 5 0 0 48 14 64
2019 Man 19 33 35 8 4 0 0 53 12 99
2019 Woman 18 28 27 18 7 2 0 47 26 55
2018 Man 13 33 31 11 12 0 0 46 23 91
2018 Woman 15 41 31 11 2 0 0 56 13 59

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 14 43 30 9 0 0 40 18 90
2022 Woman 13 14 37 28 7 0 0 36 27 65
2020 Man 5 16 34 30 14 0 0 45 21 112
2020 Woman 14 18 33 19 16 0 0 35 32 63
2019 Man 4 16 32 36 12 0 0 48 20 100
2019 Woman 11 12 33 28 15 0 0 43 24 54
2018 Man 11 21 34 24 11 0 0 35 31 91
2018 Woman 3 18 28 36 11 2 2 49 22 58
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 59 20 1 90
2022 Woman 31 53 16 0 65
2020 Man 31 47 22 0 112
2020 Woman 25 57 18 0 65

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 56 15
2022 Woman 40 60 20
2020 Man 43 57 35
2020 Woman 56 44 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 16 1 7 3 5 13 86 13 90
2022 Woman 47 8 9 8 6 3 20 71 18 65
2020 Man 62 12 7 6 3 1 9 81 11 112
2020 Woman 60 15 8 8 3 2 5 80 12 65
2019 Man 56 14 6 7 7 3 6 78 16 100
2019 Woman 48 8 15 9 4 4 13 66 16 54
2018 Man 60 8 3 7 11 0 11 76 21 91
2018 Woman 46 6 13 9 5 2 19 66 17 58

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 25 11 24 21 0 0 44 46 15
2022 Woman 15 41 10 15 15 5 0 59 31 20
2020 Man 26 12 26 14 17 3 3 39 33 35
2020 Woman 44 19 6 25 0 0 6 67 27 16

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 17 31 19 27 0 7 18 49 15
2022 Woman 6 15 14 19 25 0 20 26 56 20
2020 Man 14 11 23 17 31 0 3 27 50 35
2020 Woman 19 38 6 13 19 0 6 60 33 16
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