2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transportation Safety Board of Canada by Question 121. Which ethnic origins do you identify with?

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 Northern Europe 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 30
2022 Western Europe 45 32 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 25 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 23 58 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 30
2022 Western Europe 44 24 7 10 15 0 0 68 25 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 40 19 13 0 0 0 68 13 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 32 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20

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 Northern Europe 66 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2022 Western Europe 67 25 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 52 35 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 30
2022 Western Europe 46 35 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 25 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20

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 Northern Europe 45 23 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 30
2022 Western Europe 43 29 7 18 4 0 0 72 22 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 21 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 43 31 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 30
2022 Western Europe 32 40 10 14 4 0 0 72 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 21 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 36 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 56 12 13 9 0 3 6 75 10 30
2022 Western Europe 53 19 16 4 7 0 0 72 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 14 7 6 7 7 0 78 14 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
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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 Northern Europe 58 12 17 7 3 0 3 72 10 30
2022 Western Europe 62 28 3 0 4 0 4 93 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 39 49 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 4 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 20

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 Northern Europe 67 19 7 3 3 0 0 86 6 30
2022 Western Europe 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 18 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20

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 Northern Europe 64 19 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 30
2022 Western Europe 54 39 0 0 4 0 4 96 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 70 21 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20

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 Northern Europe 34 57 3 0 6 0 0 91 6 30
2022 Western Europe 40 29 13 10 7 0 0 69 17 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 38 8 14 0 7 0 77 15 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 49 28 19 5 0 0 0 77 5 20

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 Northern Europe 28 43 7 10 13 0 0 71 22 30
2022 Western Europe 26 22 31 14 7 0 0 48 21 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 18 21 0 14 7 0 62 15 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 31 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20

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 Northern Europe 20 45 10 16 9 0 0 65 26 30
2022 Western Europe 26 27 28 14 4 0 0 54 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 39 13 27 7 7 7 0 56 15 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 58 0 19 5 0 0 76 24 20

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 Northern Europe 34 31 19 3 13 0 0 65 16 30
2022 Western Europe 37 33 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 34 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 48 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 20
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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 Northern Europe 35 35 17 6 7 0 0 70 13 30
2022 Western Europe 43 18 21 7 11 0 0 61 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 47 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20

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 Northern Europe 45 39 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 30
2022 Western Europe 31 51 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 38 42 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 Northern Europe 46 34 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 30
2022 Western Europe 42 35 10 6 4 0 4 79 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 66 21 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 72 19 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20

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 Northern Europe 43 32 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 30
2022 Western Europe 36 57 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 62 24 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 20

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 Northern Europe 51 26 13 3 3 0 3 79 7 30
2022 Western Europe 69 17 3 3 4 0 4 89 7 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20

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 Northern Europe 12 39 23 10 13 3 0 53 23 30
2022 Western Europe 26 42 6 14 8 4 0 70 23 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 33 46 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 33 14 4 0 9 0 80 5 20

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 Northern Europe 43 22 20 3 3 0 10 71 6 30
2022 Western Europe 58 27 7 0 0 4 4 93 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 81 6 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 67 10 13 0 5 0 6 81 5 20

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 Northern Europe 43 17 24 6 3 0 7 64 10 30
2022 Western Europe 56 18 11 0 4 4 7 83 5 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 15 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 27 10 0 4 0 6 85 5 20

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 Northern Europe 78 7 0 6 0 3 6 93 7 30
2022 Western Europe 71 10 4 0 4 4 7 91 5 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 80 0 7 0 0 7 6 92 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 85 9 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 75 7 0 3 3 3 10 94 6 30
2022 Western Europe 78 4 4 0 0 4 11 96 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 81 6 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 81 0 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 20

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 Northern Europe 7 22 6 17 30 0 17 35 58 30
2022 Western Europe 5 21 24 16 23 0 10 29 44 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 7 20 27 14 20 7 6 30 39 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 14 29 9 29 14 0 5 45 45 20

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 Northern Europe 50 22 16 7 6 0 0 71 13 30
2022 Western Europe 51 20 10 11 8 0 0 71 19 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 58 28 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 20

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 Northern Europe 48 13 17 18 3 0 0 61 22 30
2022 Western Europe 40 32 10 7 12 0 0 72 19 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 27 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 22 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20

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 Northern Europe 39 42 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 30
2022 Western Europe 52 20 13 0 12 0 4 74 12 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 46 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 63 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20

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 Northern Europe 33 32 12 9 13 0 0 65 23 30
2022 Western Europe 23 45 4 18 7 0 3 70 26 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 47 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 31 14 9 0 4 0 76 10 20

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 Northern Europe 54 33 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2022 Western Europe 65 17 3 4 11 0 0 82 15 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 77 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20

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 Northern Europe 25 40 17 9 9 0 0 65 18 30
2022 Western Europe 31 37 14 3 15 0 0 68 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 34 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 51 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20

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 Northern Europe 70 23 3 0 0 0 3 96 0 30
2022 Western Europe 76 20 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 19 44 36 30
2022 Western Europe 24 66 10 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 22 65 13 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 21 50 29 20
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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 Northern Europe 64 23 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2022 Western Europe 65 24 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 47 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 50 30 3 10 6 0 0 81 16 30
2022 Western Europe 49 37 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 38 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 54 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 9 10 43 28 10 0 0 38 19 30
2022 Western Europe 8 19 46 17 10 0 0 27 27 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 0 62 18 20 0 0 38 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 10 9 31 40 10 0 0 50 19 20

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 Northern Europe 16 27 23 18 13 3 0 32 45 30
2022 Western Europe 9 21 31 25 14 0 0 38 31 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 13 19 49 13 0 6 66 14 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 14 9 40 5 25 0 7 32 24 20

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 Northern Europe 12 9 33 25 21 0 0 45 21 30
2022 Western Europe 19 13 26 29 14 0 0 43 32 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 0 22 52 26 0 0 78 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 19 19 37 26 0 0 63 19 20

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 Northern Europe 16 20 29 16 13 0 6 31 38 30
2022 Western Europe 11 15 31 29 10 0 3 40 27 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 14 26 21 33 0 6 58 15 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 18 44 4 25 0 0 29 26 20

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 Northern Europe 6 13 24 23 32 0 3 56 19 30
2022 Western Europe 9 3 28 20 36 0 4 58 13 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 7 21 18 27 8 19 62 10 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 9 22 20 37 0 12 65 10 20

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 Northern Europe 15 30 20 28 7 0 0 35 45 30
2022 Western Europe 13 13 34 22 18 0 0 40 26 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 27 14 41 12 0 6 57 29 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 14 23 27 14 15 0 7 31 40 20

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 Northern Europe 9 9 32 32 18 0 0 50 18 30
2022 Western Europe 0 7 42 27 24 0 0 51 7 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 0 28 28 32 0 12 69 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 9 39 32 21 0 0 52 9 20

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 Northern Europe 11 41 29 9 9 0 0 52 18 30
2022 Western Europe 22 22 28 24 4 0 0 44 28 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 33 32 0 35 0 0 0 65 35 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 50 23 18 0 0 0 59 18 20

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 Northern Europe 53 25 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 30
2022 Western Europe 58 18 3 14 8 0 0 75 21 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20

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 Northern Europe 58 39 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2022 Western Europe 62 24 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 26 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 31 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 Northern Europe 45 43 3 6 3 0 0 87 10 30
2022 Western Europe 55 27 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 26 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 69 26 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 Northern Europe 35 32 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 30
2022 Western Europe 55 17 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 28 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 31 5 5 0 4 0 90 5 20

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 Northern Europe 40 27 18 6 3 6 0 71 9 30
2022 Western Europe 35 48 13 0 0 3 0 86 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 41 19 0 0 14 0 78 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 56 24 9 5 0 5 0 85 5 20

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 Northern Europe 54 40 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 30
2022 Western Europe 52 20 14 11 4 0 0 72 15 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 41 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 72 16 3 3 0 3 3 93 3 30
2022 Western Europe 62 24 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 65 20 8 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 78 14 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 20

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 Northern Europe 65 26 3 0 0 3 3 97 0 30
2022 Western Europe 54 35 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 65 20 8 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 72 14 4 0 0 9 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 40 28 7 6 6 13 0 78 14 30
2022 Western Europe 36 27 14 10 0 10 3 72 12 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 19 7 6 0 27 0 82 8 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 20 33 17 4 0 22 4 71 6 20

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 Northern Europe 63 24 3 3 3 3 0 90 6 30
2022 Western Europe 58 18 17 3 4 0 0 76 7 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 19 15 7 0 13 0 75 8 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 22 0 0 0 10 9 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 10 5 41 6 0 38 0 23 10 30
2022 Western Europe 4 3 45 4 0 41 3 12 7 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 19 14 14 0 41 0 54 23 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 20 22 9 0 45 4 38 18 20

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 Northern Europe 31 47 3 7 6 7 0 83 14 30
2022 Western Europe 31 34 16 4 15 0 0 65 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 20 21 7 0 6 6 68 8 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 28 4 18 0 9 5 74 21 20

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 Northern Europe 45 36 6 7 3 3 0 84 10 30
2022 Western Europe 33 39 7 11 10 0 0 72 21 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 14 20 13 0 6 0 65 14 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 46 4 0 5 5 0 90 5 20

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 Northern Europe 35 47 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 30
2022 Western Europe 40 32 17 3 8 0 0 72 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 35 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 52 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20

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 Northern Europe 27 29 20 9 3 9 4 63 14 30
2022 Western Europe 33 17 16 8 14 9 4 57 25 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 34 12 0 7 13 0 78 8 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 46 5 22 4 5 18 0 62 11 20

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 Northern Europe 32 47 0 12 9 0 0 79 21 30
2022 Western Europe 34 56 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 52 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 55 29 3 7 3 0 3 87 10 30
2022 Western Europe 66 27 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 78 8 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 20

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 Northern Europe 58 33 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 30
2022 Western Europe 65 24 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 77 14 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 30
2022 Western Europe 60 25 7 4 0 0 4 89 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 14 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20

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 Northern Europe 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Western Europe 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 86 9 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 73 22 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 30
2022 Western Europe 72 10 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 60 31 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 20

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 Western Europe 23 77 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 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 Northern Europe 29 26 7 0 6 22 10 81 9 30
2022 Western Europe 18 8 23 7 11 22 10 39 26 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 28 5 9 5 41 13 60 30 20

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 Northern Europe 37 34 9 0 3 16 0 85 3 30
2022 Western Europe 31 37 7 10 11 3 0 71 22 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 58 5 5 0 5 4 89 5 20

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 Northern Europe 0 100 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 100 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 100 20

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 Northern Europe 23 23 10 0 3 38 3 78 5 30
2022 Western Europe 22 12 16 0 4 45 0 63 7 30
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 28 9 0 0 50 13 75 0 20

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 Northern Europe 34 34 22 0 3 7 0 73 3 30
2022 Western Europe 42 31 10 0 4 14 0 84 5 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 32 26 22 0 0 20 0 73 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 49 31 9 0 0 10 0 90 0 20

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 Northern Europe 16 84 30
2022 Western Europe 10 90 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 100 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 95 20

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 Northern Europe 65 32 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2022 Western Europe 61 22 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 23 28 17 11 21 20
2022 Western Europe 51 19 15 0 15 15

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 Northern Europe 43 57 20
2022 Western Europe 33 67 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 41 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 69 10

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 Northern Europe 49 51 20
2022 Western Europe 33 67 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 9 91 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 83 10

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 Northern Europe 74 26 20
2022 Western Europe 54 46 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 49 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 58 10

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 Northern Europe 79 21 20
2022 Western Europe 67 33 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 50 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 56 44 10

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 Northern Europe 35 65 20
2022 Western Europe 40 60 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 71 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 27 73 10

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 Northern Europe 29 71 20
2022 Western Europe 33 67 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 18 82 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 25 75 10

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 Northern Europe 16 84 20
2022 Western Europe 20 80 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 18 82 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 25 75 10

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 Northern Europe 21 79 20
2022 Western Europe 13 87 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 59 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 52 10

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 Northern Europe 10 90 20
2022 Western Europe 21 79 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 71 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 87 10

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 Northern Europe 53 47 20
2022 Western Europe 33 67 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 59 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 83 10

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 Northern Europe 64 36 20
2022 Western Europe 41 59 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 21 79 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 52 48 10

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 Northern Europe 16 84 20
2022 Western Europe 14 86 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 9 91 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 81 10

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 Northern Europe 5 95 20
2022 Western Europe 6 94 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 10 90 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 100 10

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 Northern Europe 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Western Europe 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Northern Europe 0 0 21 14 42 0 23 73 0 20
2022 Western Europe 0 0 0 7 73 7 13 100 0 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 0 22 0 68 0 10 76 0 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 0 10 39 51 0 0 90 0 10

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 Northern Europe 5 32 24 25 15 0 0 39 37 20
2022 Western Europe 0 32 14 6 47 0 0 53 32 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 21 18 42 20 0 0 61 21 10
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 16 43 22 10 9 0 35 18 10
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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 Northern Europe 64 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2022 Western Europe 70 16 3 7 3 0 0 86 10 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 27 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 3 0 3 3 66 6 18 92 4 30
2022 Western Europe 3 4 4 0 72 0 17 87 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 0 0 7 54 0 39 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 0 4 0 62 9 25 94 0 20

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 Northern Europe 53 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2022 Western Europe 50 35 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 20 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 43 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 29 27 38 6 0 30
2022 Western Europe 25 23 36 5 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 20 26 54 0 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 5 28 53 9 5 20

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 Northern Europe 58 32 3 0 3 0 3 93 3 30
2022 Western Europe 69 13 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 28 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Northern Europe 46 31 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 30
2022 Western Europe 66 16 0 7 10 0 0 82 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 32 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 31 50 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 30
2022 Western Europe 37 33 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 40 38 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 55 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20

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 Northern Europe 27 48 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 10
2022 Western Europe 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 37 24 27 3 6 0 3 63 9 30
2022 Western Europe 38 28 7 16 12 0 0 65 28 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 14 18 0 20 0 0 61 20 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 28 14 19 25 14 0 0 42 39 20

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 Northern Europe 21 39 13 15 13 0 0 60 27 30
2022 Western Europe 13 13 33 27 14 0 0 26 41 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 44 36 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 30 24 23 9 0 0 43 32 20

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 Northern Europe 24 42 21 3 9 0 0 67 12 30
2022 Western Europe 17 20 33 19 11 0 0 37 30 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 67 27 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 38 44 0 0 0 0 56 0 20

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 Northern Europe 20 21 40 6 13 0 0 41 19 30
2022 Western Europe 10 46 12 14 18 0 0 57 32 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 39 14 0 0 0 6 85 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 15 47 9 5 0 7 35 15 20

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 Northern Europe 54 21 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 30
2022 Western Europe 38 29 10 20 0 0 3 69 20 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 75 12 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 32 13 5 0 0 7 80 5 20

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 Northern Europe 40 32 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 30
2022 Western Europe 30 34 28 4 4 0 0 64 8 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 68 26 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 26 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 20

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 Northern Europe 30 38 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 30
2022 Western Europe 28 28 14 7 23 0 0 56 30 25
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 21 26 0 0 0 6 72 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 27 27 4 0 0 0 68 4 20

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 Northern Europe 34 33 22 9 3 0 0 66 12 30
2022 Western Europe 20 22 35 15 8 0 0 42 23 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 35 42 4 14 5 0 0 77 19 20

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 Northern Europe 40 26 18 13 3 0 0 66 16 30
2022 Western Europe 31 24 22 12 11 0 0 55 24 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 68 19 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 29 20 0 5 0 0 76 5 20

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 Northern Europe 40 41 9 3 7 0 0 81 10 30
2022 Western Europe 41 12 22 11 14 0 0 53 25 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 42 20 25 7 0 0 6 66 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 54 32 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20

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 Northern Europe 59 23 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 30
2022 Western Europe 42 38 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 62 18 6 7 0 0 6 86 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 44 43 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20

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 Northern Europe 40 34 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 30
2022 Western Europe 31 37 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 41 53 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 41 16 0 5 0 0 80 5 20

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 Northern Europe 73 11 6 3 3 0 3 87 7 30
2022 Western Europe 80 12 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 12 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 22 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20

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 Northern Europe 54 20 16 3 6 0 0 75 9 30
2022 Western Europe 63 28 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 37 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 20

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 Northern Europe 85 9 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 30
2022 Western Europe 90 7 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 9 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 82 3 6 0 0 6 3 93 0 30
2022 Western Europe 71 7 7 4 8 0 3 81 12 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 68 20 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 86 4 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Western Europe 67 22 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 40 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 69 26 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 Northern Europe 61 23 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2022 Western Europe 65 11 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 19 7 7 0 0 6 85 7 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 31 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 Northern Europe 55 20 3 3 0 0 19 92 4 30
2022 Western Europe 68 3 14 0 0 0 15 84 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 42 13 0 0 0 0 45 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 56 9 5 4 0 0 26 88 6 20

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 Northern Europe 52 26 13 0 3 0 6 83 3 30
2022 Western Europe 88 7 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 75 19 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 78 13 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 69 15 4 3 3 0 6 90 6 30
2022 Western Europe 81 7 0 5 8 0 0 87 13 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 67 24 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20

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 Northern Europe 56 25 10 6 0 0 3 84 6 30
2022 Western Europe 56 19 22 0 0 0 3 78 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 27 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 39 14 9 0 0 4 76 9 20

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 Northern Europe 10 33 41 15 0 0 0 44 15 30
2022 Western Europe 4 53 19 10 15 0 0 56 25 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 22 57 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 30 47 14 0 0 0 39 14 20

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 Northern Europe 0 12 51 30 7 0 0 37 12 30
2022 Western Europe 8 22 32 22 16 0 0 38 30 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 8 27 26 39 0 0 66 8 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 9 15 40 35 0 0 0 35 24 20
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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 Northern Europe 17 67 16 0 30
2022 Western Europe 18 63 14 5 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 6 72 22 0 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 36 20 0 20

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 Northern Europe 54 15 6 6 0 3 16 86 7 30
2022 Western Europe 39 15 3 14 0 3 26 76 20 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 15 0 6 12 7 12 77 23 15
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 60 18 4 0 9 4 4 86 10 20
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