2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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 Full-time 48 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 595
2022 Part-time 60 28 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 35
2020 Full-time 45 39 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 593
2020 Part-time 56 27 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 19
2019 Full-time 47 32 11 6 4 0 0 79 11 485
2019 Part-time 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

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 Full-time 46 37 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 595
2022 Part-time 69 26 3 2 0 0 0 96 2 35
2020 Full-time 45 35 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 592
2020 Part-time 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 44 33 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 483
2019 Part-time 55 37 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25

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 Full-time 58 30 9 2 0 0 0 88 3 595
2022 Part-time 74 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 35
2020 Full-time 56 30 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 591
2020 Part-time 54 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2019 Full-time 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 3 482
2019 Part-time 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

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 Full-time 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 590
2022 Part-time 64 29 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 51 36 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 593
2020 Part-time 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 50 32 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 485
2019 Part-time 58 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25

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 Full-time 56 29 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 595
2022 Part-time 69 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 35
2020 Full-time 53 32 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 587
2020 Part-time 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 52 25 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 485
2019 Part-time 76 11 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 25

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 Full-time 55 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 595
2022 Part-time 71 22 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 52 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 584
2020 Part-time 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 50 29 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 483
2019 Part-time 61 28 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 25

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 Full-time 50 22 14 6 4 4 0 75 10 595
2022 Part-time 49 28 11 3 2 4 4 84 5 35
2020 Full-time 43 25 18 8 4 2 1 70 12 591
2020 Part-time 34 49 11 0 0 0 6 88 0 19
2019 Full-time 42 25 12 9 9 2 1 69 19 485
2019 Part-time 48 11 15 0 5 11 11 76 6 25
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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 Full-time 54 27 8 3 2 2 4 86 5 595
2022 Part-time 63 20 5 3 0 0 9 91 3 35
2020 Full-time 56 21 13 3 2 1 4 82 5 592
2020 Part-time 52 27 9 0 0 6 6 89 0 19
2019 Full-time 53 24 13 3 2 2 3 81 5 486
2019 Part-time 60 28 0 4 0 0 8 96 4 25

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 Full-time 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 590
2022 Part-time 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2020 Full-time 59 26 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 592
2020 Part-time 62 27 0 5 0 0 6 94 6 19
2019 Full-time 53 27 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 482
2019 Part-time 56 21 13 0 0 0 11 86 0 25

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 Full-time 64 24 6 3 2 0 1 88 6 590
2022 Part-time 71 27 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 35
2020 Full-time 61 25 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 595
2020 Part-time 62 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 56 25 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 485
2019 Part-time 71 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 Full-time 53 30 6 3 2 6 0 89 5 595
2022 Part-time 66 26 3 2 0 4 0 95 2 35
2020 Full-time 51 30 9 3 2 5 0 85 5 594
2020 Part-time 58 31 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 48 30 8 5 6 3 0 80 12 486
2019 Part-time 53 23 13 5 0 7 0 81 5 25

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 Full-time 46 33 11 5 2 3 0 81 8 590
2022 Part-time 66 32 0 0 0 2 0 100 0 35
2020 Full-time 51 30 11 5 2 2 0 82 7 592
2020 Part-time 64 25 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 46 31 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 486
2019 Part-time 53 27 8 5 0 7 0 86 5 25

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 Full-time 38 32 14 9 4 3 0 73 13 595
2022 Part-time 63 30 0 4 0 2 0 95 5 35
2020 Full-time 38 34 15 5 3 5 0 75 9 592
2020 Part-time 52 31 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 19
2019 Full-time 35 34 13 8 7 3 0 71 15 486
2019 Part-time 41 26 22 0 0 12 0 75 0 25

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 Full-time 36 37 11 10 4 2 0 75 14 595
2022 Part-time 55 30 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 35
2020 Full-time 33 38 14 9 3 3 0 73 12 594
2020 Part-time 43 40 6 0 0 11 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 32 33 14 11 7 3 0 67 19 485
2019 Part-time 37 39 12 0 0 12 0 86 0 25
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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 Full-time 49 33 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 595
2022 Part-time 60 28 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 35
2020 Full-time 43 35 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 593
2020 Part-time 73 17 4 0 0 6 0 95 0 19
2019 Full-time 40 38 10 8 5 0 0 78 12 485
2019 Part-time 51 34 4 8 0 0 3 87 9 25

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 Full-time 48 38 7 7 1 0 0 86 8 595
2022 Part-time 63 28 6 0 0 0 2 94 0 35
2020 Full-time 40 43 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 589
2020 Part-time 37 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 Full-time 38 40 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 482
2019 Part-time 52 33 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25

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 Full-time 54 32 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 590
2022 Part-time 60 28 8 2 0 0 2 90 2 35
2020 Full-time 52 29 12 4 1 0 1 82 6 590
2020 Part-time 56 39 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 19
2019 Full-time 48 32 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 482
2019 Part-time 55 24 8 5 8 0 0 79 13 25

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 Full-time 47 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 595
2022 Part-time 56 37 3 0 2 0 3 95 2 35
2020 Full-time 43 38 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 592
2020 Part-time 55 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2019 Full-time 44 36 10 7 2 0 1 80 9 484
2019 Part-time 34 43 9 5 0 0 9 85 5 25

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 Full-time 60 25 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 590
2022 Part-time 60 20 4 0 0 0 15 95 0 35
2020 Full-time 56 24 13 3 2 1 1 82 5 593
2020 Part-time 74 17 4 0 0 0 6 95 0 19

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 Full-time 38 37 12 8 4 1 0 76 11 595
2022 Part-time 55 20 14 2 0 6 3 82 2 35
2020 Full-time 37 35 14 7 3 3 0 74 11 592
2020 Part-time 56 33 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 37 31 14 10 4 3 0 71 15 483
2019 Part-time 46 25 0 9 12 4 4 77 23 25

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 Full-time 55 24 9 3 1 0 8 86 4 595
2022 Part-time 39 27 12 0 0 0 23 85 0 35
2020 Full-time 54 21 12 6 3 1 3 79 9 594
2020 Part-time 68 21 0 0 6 0 6 94 6 19
2019 Full-time 54 21 11 4 3 1 5 80 8 486
2019 Part-time 66 10 11 0 0 0 13 88 0 25

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 Full-time 57 21 9 2 5 1 6 83 7 590
2022 Part-time 52 14 10 0 0 0 24 87 0 35
2020 Full-time 54 20 13 6 3 1 3 77 9 593
2020 Part-time 55 28 6 0 0 0 11 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 59 20 10 4 2 2 4 83 6 483
2019 Part-time 62 5 0 7 5 0 21 85 15 25

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 Full-time 78 7 3 1 1 3 7 94 2 595
2022 Part-time 62 7 3 0 0 0 28 96 0 35
2020 Full-time 77 8 4 1 2 4 4 93 3 591
2020 Part-time 83 6 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 74 9 5 2 1 3 5 90 4 483
2019 Part-time 70 8 0 0 0 5 18 100 0 25

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 Full-time 78 7 1 1 0 2 10 97 2 595
2022 Part-time 52 8 5 0 3 0 31 89 4 35
2020 Full-time 74 11 4 1 2 3 6 92 3 590
2020 Part-time 89 0 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 77 6 4 1 1 2 10 94 2 484
2019 Part-time 66 8 5 0 0 0 22 94 0 25

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 Full-time 26 33 13 12 10 2 4 62 24 595
2022 Part-time 15 44 9 3 3 0 26 80 8 35
2020 Full-time 26 32 13 12 8 5 3 63 23 594
2020 Part-time 21 33 17 5 0 6 19 71 7 19
2019 Full-time 29 24 14 15 11 4 2 57 28 486
2019 Part-time 18 24 12 0 17 5 25 59 24 25

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 Full-time 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 590
2022 Part-time 57 31 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 35
2020 Full-time 41 38 11 6 3 0 1 80 8 589
2020 Part-time 39 50 5 0 0 0 6 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 40 36 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 481
2019 Part-time 54 34 4 9 0 0 0 88 9 25

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 Full-time 50 32 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 595
2022 Part-time 61 22 14 0 0 0 2 85 0 35
2020 Full-time 42 37 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 591
2020 Part-time 56 32 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 44 30 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 484
2019 Part-time 58 20 13 5 4 0 0 78 8 25

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 Full-time 49 35 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 590
2022 Part-time 72 20 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 589
2020 Part-time 56 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2019 Full-time 45 35 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 479
2019 Part-time 60 32 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 24

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 Full-time 32 43 16 5 2 2 0 77 7 590
2022 Part-time 52 34 12 2 0 0 0 85 2 35
2020 Full-time 31 43 16 5 2 3 0 77 7 591
2020 Part-time 34 55 0 0 5 6 0 94 6 19
2019 Full-time 30 39 17 9 3 3 0 70 12 486
2019 Part-time 52 25 15 4 0 5 0 80 4 25

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 Full-time 64 23 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 590
2022 Part-time 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 35
2020 Full-time 50 31 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 594
2020 Part-time 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 51 26 12 5 5 1 1 78 10 483
2019 Part-time 62 34 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25

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 Full-time 51 30 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 595
2022 Part-time 77 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2020 Full-time 41 31 15 7 4 0 0 73 11 587
2020 Part-time 61 11 17 6 0 0 6 76 6 19
2019 Full-time 43 32 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 481
2019 Part-time 68 21 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 25

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 Full-time 70 19 4 2 1 1 3 93 3 595
2022 Part-time 78 20 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35

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 Full-time 38 33 29 590
2022 Part-time 40 42 18 35
2020 Full-time 25 39 36 595
2020 Part-time 3 46 51 19
2019 Full-time 34 29 38 486
2019 Part-time 41 14 46 25

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 Full-time 10 36 29 6 11 8 220
2022 Part-time 17 0 17 0 67 0 15
2019 Full-time 12 13 36 2 26 11 161
2019 Part-time 0 7 11 0 71 11 11
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 63 31 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 590
2022 Part-time 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2020 Full-time 60 31 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 589
2020 Part-time 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 59 31 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 484
2019 Part-time 73 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 Full-time 42 43 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 590
2022 Part-time 56 37 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 43 42 9 3 1 1 0 86 5 594
2020 Part-time 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 44 41 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 485
2019 Part-time 63 35 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25

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 Full-time 6 19 38 20 13 0 3 35 26 590
2022 Part-time 0 15 30 16 34 0 5 53 15 35
2020 Full-time 7 23 35 22 10 1 1 32 31 592
2020 Part-time 11 11 21 24 16 6 11 48 27 19
2019 Full-time 9 19 33 26 12 0 1 38 28 482
2019 Part-time 0 9 39 24 20 4 5 48 9 25

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 Full-time 12 24 29 18 12 1 3 32 38 590
2022 Part-time 4 12 30 19 26 3 5 49 18 35
2020 Full-time 8 15 33 25 14 4 1 42 24 591
2020 Part-time 0 17 15 20 30 17 0 61 20 19
2019 Full-time 10 17 33 23 12 3 3 37 28 480
2019 Part-time 3 20 26 20 26 0 5 48 24 25

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 Full-time 4 11 27 31 23 1 4 57 15 590
2022 Part-time 2 7 19 16 56 0 0 73 9 35
2020 Full-time 5 14 23 35 20 1 1 56 20 587
2020 Part-time 0 0 28 28 44 0 0 72 0 19
2019 Full-time 5 11 31 31 20 1 1 52 17 481
2019 Part-time 0 0 19 40 36 0 5 80 0 25

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 Full-time 8 15 24 24 22 1 5 50 25 590
2022 Part-time 4 7 22 21 40 0 5 64 13 35
2020 Full-time 7 16 24 26 22 3 2 51 24 589
2020 Part-time 5 0 26 15 42 11 0 65 6 19
2019 Full-time 7 13 27 25 24 3 3 51 21 482
2019 Part-time 3 9 8 37 35 0 8 79 12 25

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 Full-time 11 15 24 19 22 4 5 45 28 595
2022 Part-time 10 23 19 19 14 3 13 38 39 35
2020 Full-time 5 13 23 28 23 4 2 55 20 586
2020 Part-time 5 6 23 23 32 11 0 62 12 19
2019 Full-time 12 22 21 19 19 4 3 41 36 481
2019 Part-time 0 23 16 29 19 0 13 56 26 25

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 Full-time 7 17 33 21 16 2 5 40 25 590
2022 Part-time 4 5 46 15 26 0 3 42 10 35
2020 Full-time 6 11 30 29 19 3 1 50 18 593
2020 Part-time 0 6 20 36 27 11 0 71 6 19
2019 Full-time 9 13 34 24 15 3 2 41 23 481
2019 Part-time 3 8 22 30 24 8 5 62 13 25

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 Full-time 2 5 25 34 29 1 4 66 7 590
2022 Part-time 2 0 32 12 50 0 3 64 2 35
2020 Full-time 3 12 32 31 20 1 2 52 15 593
2020 Part-time 0 3 43 31 23 0 0 53 3 19
2019 Full-time 3 7 27 33 25 2 2 61 11 481
2019 Part-time 0 4 29 41 18 3 5 64 4 25

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 Full-time 29 40 15 11 4 1 0 70 14 595
2022 Part-time 42 43 5 4 2 3 0 88 6 35
2020 Full-time 28 45 14 8 2 3 0 75 11 590
2020 Part-time 44 39 6 0 0 11 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 26 36 19 12 5 2 0 63 18 484
2019 Part-time 52 31 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25

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 Full-time 62 27 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 590
2022 Part-time 73 22 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 35
2020 Full-time 60 26 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 593
2020 Part-time 67 23 4 0 0 0 6 95 0 19
2019 Full-time 54 25 9 5 6 1 0 80 11 485
2019 Part-time 56 39 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 25

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 Full-time 69 24 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 590
2022 Part-time 72 23 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 35
2020 Full-time 68 25 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 593
2020 Part-time 72 10 12 0 0 6 0 87 0 18
2019 Full-time 57 28 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 484
2019 Part-time 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

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 Full-time 57 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 590
2022 Part-time 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2020 Full-time 56 30 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 588
2020 Part-time 62 32 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 50 32 10 6 2 1 0 83 7 482
2019 Part-time 58 35 0 4 0 3 0 96 4 25

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 Full-time 48 37 7 4 2 2 0 87 5 595
2022 Part-time 71 19 5 2 0 3 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 47 38 9 3 2 2 0 86 4 591
2020 Part-time 39 50 0 5 0 6 0 94 6 19
2019 Full-time 47 34 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 485
2019 Part-time 63 29 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 25

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 Full-time 41 35 11 4 1 7 0 83 5 590
2022 Part-time 58 36 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2020 Full-time 43 32 12 3 3 6 1 81 6 591
2020 Part-time 53 26 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 19
2019 Full-time 47 29 14 4 1 3 1 80 5 486
2019 Part-time 61 20 0 8 3 9 0 89 11 25

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 Full-time 65 27 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 595
2022 Part-time 79 19 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 35
2020 Full-time 65 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 589
2020 Part-time 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 484
2019 Part-time 64 33 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 25

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 Full-time 50 24 10 3 2 5 6 83 6 595
2022 Part-time 74 12 3 3 0 3 6 94 3 35

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 Full-time 49 25 9 3 2 5 6 84 5 595
2022 Part-time 74 12 3 3 0 3 6 94 3 35

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 Full-time 33 21 20 6 2 17 1 66 10 590
2022 Part-time 51 27 0 0 4 18 0 95 5 35
2020 Full-time 28 29 19 6 3 14 1 67 10 595
2020 Part-time 41 26 16 11 0 6 0 71 12 19

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 Full-time 48 31 8 3 2 5 3 86 5 590
2022 Part-time 67 25 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 35
2020 Full-time 47 29 10 4 2 5 2 82 7 586
2020 Part-time 41 44 10 0 0 6 0 89 0 19

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 Full-time 11 17 20 2 3 41 7 53 9 590
2022 Part-time 14 21 13 0 0 47 4 73 0 35

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 Full-time 39 28 12 5 3 5 8 78 9 590
2022 Part-time 50 25 3 7 0 3 13 89 8 35
2020 Full-time 38 32 12 5 2 7 3 78 8 592
2020 Part-time 39 34 10 0 0 11 6 88 0 19
2019 Full-time 36 30 15 6 5 4 4 71 13 485
2019 Part-time 42 35 0 0 5 12 6 94 6 25

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 Full-time 39 35 14 5 3 3 1 76 9 595
2022 Part-time 65 27 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 35
2020 Full-time 35 35 13 9 3 4 1 73 13 593
2020 Part-time 50 34 11 4 0 0 0 84 4 19
2019 Full-time 36 31 15 10 5 3 1 69 15 484
2019 Part-time 49 18 19 5 5 4 0 70 10 25

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 Full-time 44 36 12 4 1 3 0 82 5 595
2022 Part-time 70 21 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2020 Full-time 40 37 15 3 1 3 0 79 5 589
2020 Part-time 47 48 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 39 32 18 6 4 1 0 72 10 486
2019 Part-time 55 30 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 24

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 Full-time 29 24 17 7 4 15 4 66 13 595
2022 Part-time 60 15 4 2 0 8 11 92 3 35
2020 Full-time 29 26 16 7 6 14 3 65 15 593
2020 Part-time 41 34 16 0 0 6 3 83 0 19
2019 Full-time 28 19 18 13 9 10 3 54 25 483
2019 Part-time 38 11 15 5 5 24 4 67 13 25

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 Full-time 62 33 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 590
2022 Part-time 71 24 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 35
2020 Full-time 47 41 4 5 3 0 0 88 7 594
2020 Part-time 53 41 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

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 Full-time 65 27 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 590
2022 Part-time 63 33 0 0 2 0 3 98 2 35
2020 Full-time 39 40 9 8 3 0 1 80 11 595
2020 Part-time 62 32 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 52 28 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 487
2019 Part-time 70 27 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 25

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 Full-time 66 27 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 590
2022 Part-time 86 12 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 35
2020 Full-time 45 37 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 591
2020 Part-time 72 23 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 55 34 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 484
2019 Part-time 68 18 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 25

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 Full-time 79 17 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 590
2022 Part-time 81 16 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2020 Full-time 76 19 2 1 1 0 0 95 2 591
2020 Part-time 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

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 Full-time 87 8 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 595
2022 Part-time 88 10 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 35
2019 Full-time 80 12 2 3 1 0 1 93 5 485
2019 Part-time 95 0 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25

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 Full-time 68 24 5 1 0 2 0 93 2 595
2022 Part-time 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2020 Full-time 66 21 8 2 1 1 0 88 3 595
2020 Part-time 67 6 6 4 0 17 0 88 5 19
2019 Full-time 66 22 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 487
2019 Part-time 67 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25

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 Full-time 6 94 590
2020 Full-time 8 92 595
2020 Part-time 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 54 46 35
2020 Full-time 39 61 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 72 28 35
2020 Full-time 67 33 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 35
2020 Full-time 0 100 46

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 71 35
2020 Full-time 26 74 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 49 51 35
2020 Full-time 39 61 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 50 50 35
2020 Full-time 39 61 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 34 66 35
2020 Full-time 41 59 46

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 31 69 35
2020 Full-time 25 75 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 56 44 35
2020 Full-time 52 48 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 71 35
2020 Full-time 19 81 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 35
2020 Full-time 0 100 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 85 35
2020 Full-time 13 87 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 41 59 35
2020 Full-time 41 59 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 19 81 35
2020 Full-time 24 76 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 35
2020 Full-time 19 81 46

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 57 43 35
2020 Full-time 48 52 46

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 35
2020 Full-time 30 70 46

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 35
2020 Full-time 14 86 46

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 35
2020 Full-time 14 86 46

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 35
2020 Full-time 11 89 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 35

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 26 74 35
2020 Full-time 40 60 46

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 35

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 36 64 35

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 35

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 35

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 35

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 35

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 35

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 35

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 35

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 31 69 35

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 2 98 35

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 40 60 35

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 56 44 35

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 85 35

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 Full-time 20 12 12 3 1 40 12 66 10 595
2022 Part-time 21 20 5 2 0 46 5 84 5 35
2020 Full-time 22 14 16 3 3 33 9 62 10 595
2020 Part-time 30 11 0 6 0 38 16 88 12 19
2019 Full-time 22 12 14 7 4 27 14 58 18 486
2019 Part-time 20 8 16 0 5 39 13 58 10 25

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 Full-time 42 30 11 3 1 12 2 83 4 595
2022 Part-time 36 45 4 2 0 12 0 92 2 35
2020 Full-time 34 28 14 4 2 16 2 76 7 595
2020 Part-time 56 17 16 0 0 6 6 82 0 19
2019 Full-time 38 26 15 6 3 12 1 73 10 484
2019 Part-time 43 19 16 5 0 17 0 75 6 25

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 Full-time 4 96 590
2020 Full-time 5 95 594
2020 Part-time 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 31 69 25
2020 Full-time 15 85 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 62 38 25
2020 Full-time 65 35 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25
2020 Full-time 0 100 29

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 25

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 32 68 25
2020 Full-time 19 81 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 13 87 25
2020 Full-time 28 72 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 25
2020 Full-time 20 80 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 26 74 25
2020 Full-time 21 79 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 30 70 25
2020 Full-time 17 83 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 25

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 25
2020 Full-time 0 100 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 25
2020 Full-time 23 77 29

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 25
2020 Full-time 0 100 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 25
2020 Full-time 18 82 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25
2020 Full-time 0 100 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 46 54 25

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 38 62 25
2020 Full-time 23 77 29

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 25

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 25

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 25

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 25

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 13 87 25

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 58 42 25
2020 Full-time 59 41 29

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 25

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 13 87 25

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 25

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 25

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 25

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 25

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 25

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 17 83 25

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 21 79 25

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 25

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 37 63 25

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 25

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 52 48 25

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 20 80 25

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 Full-time 23 12 13 2 1 39 10 68 6 590
2022 Part-time 30 13 8 0 0 46 4 85 0 35
2020 Full-time 24 15 16 2 1 34 7 66 6 594
2020 Part-time 30 17 0 0 0 38 16 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 22 11 19 3 2 29 14 58 9 487
2019 Part-time 22 4 19 0 5 32 18 52 9 25

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 Full-time 41 30 9 2 1 13 3 85 4 590
2022 Part-time 45 27 10 0 0 18 0 88 0 35
2020 Full-time 35 28 16 3 1 16 1 76 5 595
2020 Part-time 56 28 0 0 0 10 6 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 40 25 16 4 1 13 2 76 6 486
2019 Part-time 48 17 17 4 5 11 0 72 10 24

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 Full-time 8 92 590
2022 Part-time 10 90 35
2020 Full-time 11 89 587
2020 Part-time 17 83 19
2019 Full-time 13 87 484
2019 Part-time 17 83 25

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 49 50

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 78 22 50

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 29 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 35

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 Full-time 55 29 5 3 2 3 4 89 5 590
2022 Part-time 53 27 7 4 0 0 9 87 4 35
2020 Full-time 53 31 7 5 1 2 2 87 6 591
2020 Part-time 39 50 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 19

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 Full-time 42 16 3 3 36 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 49 150

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 Full-time 31 69 150

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 Full-time 54 46 150

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 Full-time 46 54 150

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 Full-time 21 79 150

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 Full-time 32 68 150

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 Full-time 12 88 150

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 Full-time 24 76 150

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 Full-time 16 84 150

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 Full-time 16 84 150

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 Full-time 32 68 150

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 Full-time 13 87 150

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 Full-time 7 93 150

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 Full-time 79 12 0 0 2 0 8 98 2 150

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 Full-time 2 15 12 16 41 2 11 66 20 150

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 Full-time 5 18 23 13 29 7 4 48 26 150
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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 Full-time 63 25 5 3 3 1 0 89 6 595
2022 Part-time 80 12 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 35
2020 Full-time 55 31 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 591
2020 Part-time 56 38 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 19

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 Full-time 1 3 8 7 48 4 29 82 6 590
2022 Part-time 2 0 9 6 56 2 24 84 3 35

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 Full-time 28 40 15 8 3 6 0 72 12 590
2022 Part-time 47 43 3 4 0 3 0 93 4 35
2020 Full-time 31 37 19 7 2 5 0 71 10 593
2020 Part-time 36 42 11 0 6 0 6 82 6 19
2019 Full-time 27 30 20 11 4 8 1 62 15 484
2019 Part-time 36 24 24 5 0 11 0 67 6 25

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 14 31 32 18 5 595
2022 Part-time 27 44 19 8 2 35

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 Full-time 60 26 8 3 2 1 1 88 4 595
2022 Part-time 76 17 3 2 0 0 3 95 2 35
2020 Full-time 53 27 9 4 2 3 1 84 7 593
2020 Part-time 41 47 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 19

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 Full-time 55 24 7 7 6 1 0 81 13 590
2022 Part-time 75 13 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 35
2020 Full-time 43 29 9 12 5 1 1 73 17 591
2020 Part-time 41 28 8 17 0 0 6 74 18 19

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 Full-time 41 38 10 7 2 1 0 80 10 590
2022 Part-time 64 29 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 35
2020 Full-time 42 33 14 5 3 2 0 77 9 594
2020 Part-time 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 31 33 18 9 6 3 0 67 15 484
2019 Part-time 40 38 13 7 0 3 0 80 7 25

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 Full-time 21 49 13 13 3 1 0 71 16 220

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 Full-time 40 31 15 5 6 1 3 73 12 590
2022 Part-time 25 21 33 10 6 0 5 48 17 35
2020 Full-time 43 25 19 6 7 0 0 68 13 592
2020 Part-time 39 32 19 4 6 0 0 71 10 19
2019 Full-time 42 25 17 8 7 0 1 67 15 485
2019 Part-time 25 29 24 17 5 0 0 54 22 25

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 Full-time 25 31 25 9 9 0 1 56 19 590
2022 Part-time 37 30 18 7 5 0 3 69 12 35
2020 Full-time 24 26 23 15 10 1 0 51 26 592
2020 Part-time 51 17 27 0 6 0 0 68 6 19
2019 Full-time 29 25 24 12 8 1 0 54 21 483
2019 Part-time 49 36 9 7 0 0 0 85 7 25

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 Full-time 35 29 21 7 5 0 2 65 13 590
2022 Part-time 48 22 20 5 2 0 3 72 8 35
2020 Full-time 34 30 17 10 7 1 1 65 18 589
2020 Part-time 56 11 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 19
2019 Full-time 36 28 20 10 5 1 0 65 15 483
2019 Part-time 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 24

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 Full-time 28 26 21 13 10 1 1 55 23 595
2022 Part-time 23 37 12 14 8 0 6 64 23 35
2020 Full-time 32 25 21 13 7 1 1 59 20 592
2020 Part-time 43 15 21 4 5 6 6 66 10 19
2019 Full-time 34 25 19 12 9 1 1 60 21 482
2019 Part-time 51 30 17 0 3 0 0 80 3 25

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 Full-time 52 24 11 4 4 0 4 80 8 595
2022 Part-time 48 22 12 3 2 0 13 80 5 35
2020 Full-time 47 26 14 6 5 1 1 74 11 584
2020 Part-time 72 6 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 19
2019 Full-time 47 23 15 5 5 1 3 73 11 484
2019 Part-time 80 5 9 0 3 0 4 88 3 25

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 Full-time 44 26 17 7 6 0 1 71 13 595
2022 Part-time 43 33 16 0 2 0 6 81 2 35
2020 Full-time 33 30 17 9 9 1 1 64 18 590
2020 Part-time 51 6 27 17 0 0 0 56 17 19
2019 Full-time 40 24 19 8 8 1 0 65 16 484
2019 Part-time 66 16 7 7 0 0 5 86 7 25

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 Full-time 41 31 15 6 4 1 1 74 11 590
2022 Part-time 49 33 10 0 2 0 6 87 2 35
2020 Full-time 41 33 16 5 2 0 1 76 8 591
2020 Part-time 61 17 11 5 0 0 6 82 6 19
2019 Full-time 37 30 18 9 4 1 1 69 13 479
2019 Part-time 57 17 18 5 0 3 0 77 5 25

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 Full-time 31 31 23 8 6 1 1 63 14 590
2022 Part-time 42 36 10 7 2 0 3 81 9 35
2020 Full-time 33 32 21 9 5 0 0 65 14 589
2020 Part-time 52 23 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2019 Full-time 34 32 20 9 5 1 0 66 14 480
2019 Part-time 54 33 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 25

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 Full-time 40 28 16 9 5 0 2 70 14 595
2022 Part-time 43 37 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 35
2020 Full-time 40 34 16 7 3 0 0 74 9 589
2020 Part-time 46 26 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 19
2019 Full-time 38 31 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 479
2019 Part-time 52 36 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 25

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 Full-time 55 25 11 3 5 0 2 81 8 590
2022 Part-time 56 26 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 35
2020 Full-time 51 28 11 7 3 0 1 80 10 592
2020 Part-time 66 11 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 19
2019 Full-time 51 26 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 480
2019 Part-time 61 28 4 5 3 0 0 89 7 25

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 Full-time 52 24 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 590
2022 Part-time 43 36 13 5 0 0 3 82 5 35
2020 Full-time 31 29 25 10 5 0 0 60 16 590
2020 Part-time 4 47 44 0 0 0 6 53 0 19

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 Full-time 46 28 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 590
2022 Part-time 52 26 16 2 4 0 0 78 6 35
2020 Full-time 37 33 18 6 5 0 0 70 12 591
2020 Part-time 51 20 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 19
2019 Full-time 45 29 15 6 3 1 1 75 9 475
2019 Part-time 60 22 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 25

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 Full-time 73 13 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 590
2022 Part-time 66 18 3 5 0 0 8 92 5 35
2020 Full-time 50 27 14 4 3 1 1 79 7 592
2020 Part-time 56 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2019 Full-time 63 18 8 5 3 1 2 83 9 479
2019 Part-time 72 7 5 4 5 0 7 85 9 25

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 Full-time 65 25 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 590
2022 Part-time 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 35
2020 Full-time 37 35 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 592
2020 Part-time 42 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19

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 Full-time 79 8 2 1 1 1 8 95 2 595
2022 Part-time 70 13 5 0 3 0 10 91 3 35
2020 Full-time 69 16 6 3 1 1 4 90 4 589
2020 Part-time 72 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 75 10 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 476
2019 Part-time 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

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 Full-time 82 6 4 1 2 0 5 93 3 595
2022 Part-time 81 10 0 2 0 0 6 98 2 35
2020 Full-time 81 8 3 2 2 1 3 93 4 585
2020 Part-time 83 6 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 74 13 4 2 4 1 2 90 6 482
2019 Part-time 76 16 0 0 5 4 0 95 5 25

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 Full-time 70 18 5 2 1 0 3 91 3 590
2022 Part-time 81 12 2 0 0 0 6 98 0 35
2020 Full-time 75 16 6 1 1 0 2 92 1 585
2020 Part-time 72 17 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 63 22 8 2 2 0 2 87 5 477
2019 Part-time 75 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25

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 Full-time 74 13 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 590
2022 Part-time 91 2 2 0 2 0 3 96 2 35
2020 Full-time 74 13 5 3 2 0 1 89 6 589
2020 Part-time 73 15 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 65 18 8 5 3 0 2 84 8 480
2019 Part-time 80 10 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 25

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 Full-time 64 11 6 1 1 0 17 91 2 590
2022 Part-time 71 2 3 2 0 0 22 93 3 35
2020 Full-time 69 12 5 1 1 0 12 92 2 590
2020 Part-time 66 6 6 0 0 0 23 93 0 19
2019 Full-time 68 10 4 1 1 0 16 93 2 478
2019 Part-time 73 0 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 25

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 Full-time 74 14 5 1 1 0 5 93 1 590
2022 Part-time 78 6 5 0 0 0 11 94 0 35
2020 Full-time 75 14 5 2 1 0 3 92 2 594
2020 Part-time 72 6 11 6 0 0 6 82 6 19
2019 Full-time 75 14 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 479
2019 Part-time 89 4 0 3 0 0 5 97 3 25

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 Full-time 60 13 11 5 9 0 2 75 14 590
2022 Part-time 49 10 16 10 4 0 11 67 15 35
2020 Full-time 57 18 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 593
2020 Part-time 47 15 21 0 11 0 6 65 12 19
2019 Full-time 53 13 13 8 10 0 3 68 19 482
2019 Part-time 51 20 8 0 20 0 0 72 20 25

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 Full-time 52 26 12 5 1 0 2 80 7 590
2022 Part-time 63 12 14 0 0 0 11 85 0 35
2020 Full-time 51 28 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 595
2020 Part-time 56 17 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 19
2019 Full-time 61 24 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 481
2019 Part-time 68 18 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 25

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 Full-time 13 43 30 11 3 0 1 56 14 590
2022 Part-time 38 26 28 4 0 3 0 66 4 35
2020 Full-time 18 33 33 13 3 0 0 52 16 595
2020 Part-time 32 30 32 6 0 0 0 62 6 19
2019 Full-time 23 32 31 10 3 0 0 55 13 486
2019 Part-time 31 34 28 7 0 0 0 65 7 25

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 Full-time 6 13 40 25 15 0 1 40 20 590
2022 Part-time 4 14 30 21 31 0 0 52 19 35
2020 Full-time 7 17 39 25 12 0 0 37 25 590
2020 Part-time 0 11 44 27 19 0 0 45 11 19
2019 Full-time 8 16 33 27 16 0 0 43 24 484
2019 Part-time 4 8 23 44 22 0 0 65 12 24
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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 Full-time 14 70 14 1 590
2022 Part-time 35 55 10 0 35
2020 Full-time 25 55 17 3 595
2020 Part-time 41 32 21 6 19

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 Full-time 65 35 85
2022 Part-time 68 32 10

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 Full-time 44 16 10 3 4 2 21 78 9 595
2022 Part-time 51 12 4 0 4 0 28 88 6 35
2020 Full-time 44 18 13 5 4 3 13 74 11 595
2020 Part-time 45 17 0 0 11 0 27 85 15 19
2019 Full-time 46 17 14 5 6 1 11 71 13 481
2019 Part-time 47 17 12 3 12 0 10 71 16 24

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 Full-time 14 35 10 19 17 1 4 52 37 85
2022 Part-time 32 15 12 35 6 0 0 47 41 10

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 Full-time 13 22 8 15 23 3 16 43 47 85
2022 Part-time 8 17 12 28 0 0 35 39 42 10
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