2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - PM

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 PM 44 41 13 0 3 0 0 85 3 35
2020 PM 61 32 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 41
2020 PM-01 63 25 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 PM 28 52 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 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 PM 64 23 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 35
2020 PM 66 17 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 41
2020 PM-01 56 13 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2019 PM 44 32 16 4 4 0 0 76 8 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 PM 53 33 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 35
2020 PM 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 41
2020 PM-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 PM 44 36 20 0 0 0 0 80 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 PM 56 27 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 35
2020 PM 68 24 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 41
2020 PM-01 75 13 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 54 33 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24

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 PM 68 22 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 35
2020 PM 80 13 3 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2020 PM-01 88 0 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2019 PM 68 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 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 PM 75 14 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 35
2020 PM 78 13 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2020 PM-01 87 0 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 PM 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 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 PM 56 26 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 35
2020 PM 49 22 12 7 7 2 0 73 15 41
2020 PM-01 44 19 13 13 13 0 0 63 25 16
2019 PM 52 16 20 4 4 0 4 71 8 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 PM 68 20 6 0 3 3 0 91 3 35
2020 PM 71 7 15 0 0 0 7 84 0 41
2020 PM-01 50 6 25 0 0 0 19 69 0 16
2019 PM 68 16 8 4 0 0 4 88 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 PM 80 8 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 35
2020 PM 76 10 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 41
2020 PM-01 75 6 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2019 PM 60 28 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 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 PM 75 18 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 35
2020 PM 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 72 16 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 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 PM 63 25 2 0 3 3 4 94 3 35
2020 PM 78 5 10 0 2 5 0 87 3 41
2020 PM-01 75 0 13 0 0 13 0 86 0 16
2019 PM 72 20 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 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 PM 63 23 7 0 3 0 4 89 3 35
2020 PM 73 10 12 2 0 2 0 85 3 41
2020 PM-01 75 6 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2019 PM 72 20 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 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 PM 56 27 10 0 3 0 4 87 3 35
2020 PM 61 20 10 0 2 7 0 87 3 41
2020 PM-01 75 6 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2019 PM 44 36 4 8 4 4 0 83 13 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 PM 51 27 13 6 0 0 4 81 6 35
2020 PM 63 15 12 5 0 5 0 82 5 41
2020 PM-01 81 0 0 13 0 6 0 87 13 16
2019 PM 48 32 12 4 0 4 0 83 4 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 PM 60 25 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 35
2020 PM 56 27 12 2 0 2 0 85 3 41
2020 PM-01 44 19 25 6 0 6 0 67 7 16
2019 PM 48 32 8 4 8 0 0 80 12 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 PM 62 25 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 35
2020 PM 63 27 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 PM 36 44 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 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 PM 62 22 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 35
2020 PM 56 24 12 5 0 2 0 83 5 41
2020 PM-01 44 25 13 13 0 6 0 73 13 16
2019 PM 68 16 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 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 PM 58 40 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35
2020 PM 73 17 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 41
2020 PM-01 75 19 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2019 PM 29 50 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24

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 PM 65 16 10 0 3 0 5 86 3 35
2020 PM 63 17 15 2 0 2 0 83 3 41
2020 PM-01 50 19 19 6 0 6 0 73 7 16

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 PM 65 14 12 3 3 0 3 82 6 35
2020 PM 66 20 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 41
2020 PM-01 69 19 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2019 PM 46 25 13 8 0 8 0 77 9 24

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 PM 57 18 9 0 0 0 16 90 0 35
2020 PM 71 10 15 2 2 0 0 80 5 41
2020 PM-01 81 0 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2019 PM 52 16 8 4 4 0 16 81 10 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 PM 75 5 8 0 0 0 12 91 0 35
2020 PM 76 15 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2020 PM-01 88 0 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 56 20 4 0 4 0 16 90 5 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 PM 75 8 5 0 0 2 10 95 0 35
2020 PM 85 2 5 0 0 7 0 95 0 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2019 PM 56 12 0 0 4 8 20 94 6 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 PM 70 3 3 3 0 0 22 93 3 35
2020 PM 80 7 2 0 2 5 2 95 3 41
2020 PM-01 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2019 PM 68 8 0 0 0 0 24 100 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 PM 30 32 10 8 12 0 8 68 21 35
2020 PM 39 17 12 10 5 5 12 68 18 41
2020 PM-01 25 31 0 19 6 6 13 69 31 16
2019 PM 25 25 13 4 8 17 8 67 17 24

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 PM 55 28 10 0 3 4 0 87 3 35
2020 PM 46 49 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 41
2020 PM-01 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 PM 56 24 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 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 PM 51 35 3 0 6 2 4 91 6 35
2020 PM 46 39 12 2 0 0 0 85 2 41
2020 PM-01 31 44 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
2019 PM 48 24 20 4 0 4 0 75 4 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 PM 65 23 7 2 3 0 0 87 5 35
2020 PM 68 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 41
2020 PM-01 81 0 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 PM 48 36 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25

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 PM 46 44 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 35
2020 PM 55 33 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 40
2020 PM-01 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 PM 44 28 16 4 0 8 0 78 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 PM 70 15 4 9 0 0 3 87 9 35
2020 PM 78 20 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 41
2020 PM-01 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2019 PM 68 12 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 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 PM 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2020 PM 61 34 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 41
2020 PM-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 PM 56 20 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 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 PM 72 17 5 0 0 0 6 94 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 PM 43 29 28 35
2020 PM 32 37 32 41
2020 PM-01 38 25 38 16
2019 PM 40 24 36 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 PM 19 17 33 9 23 0 15
2020 PM 8 8 38 8 38 0 13
2019 PM 10 20 10 0 60 0 10
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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 PM 79 13 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2020 PM 70 20 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2020 PM-01 80 7 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 PM 64 28 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 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 PM 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2020 PM 73 17 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 PM 44 48 8 0 0 0 0 92 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 PM 0 6 34 21 36 0 3 59 6 35
2020 PM 0 2 27 34 37 0 0 71 2 41
2020 PM-01 0 0 13 19 69 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 12 16 16 28 20 4 4 52 30 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 PM 3 11 27 28 27 4 0 58 15 35
2020 PM 5 7 27 22 37 2 0 60 13 41
2020 PM-01 6 0 0 31 63 0 0 94 6 16
2019 PM 4 16 28 44 0 0 8 48 22 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 PM 0 0 17 27 50 0 5 82 0 35
2020 PM 0 2 10 37 49 0 2 88 3 41
2020 PM-01 0 6 6 13 69 0 6 87 7 16
2019 PM 12 4 16 44 20 0 4 67 17 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 PM 2 6 19 18 46 0 8 70 9 35
2020 PM 0 5 5 25 63 0 3 90 5 40
2020 PM-01 0 6 6 0 81 0 6 87 7 16
2019 PM 4 8 20 20 36 8 4 64 14 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 PM 0 19 11 15 43 7 6 67 21 35
2020 PM 0 5 10 29 51 0 5 85 5 41
2020 PM-01 0 6 13 19 56 0 6 80 7 16
2019 PM 8 12 8 32 20 12 8 65 25 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 PM 3 10 25 25 31 0 5 59 14 35
2020 PM 0 2 20 24 51 2 0 78 3 41
2020 PM-01 0 6 13 6 75 0 0 81 6 16
2019 PM 4 12 28 24 16 4 12 48 19 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 PM 3 0 15 37 45 0 0 82 3 35
2020 PM 0 5 29 29 37 0 0 66 5 41
2020 PM-01 0 6 31 6 56 0 0 63 6 16
2019 PM 0 13 21 25 29 4 8 62 14 24

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 PM 57 27 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 35
2020 PM 56 34 7 0 0 2 0 93 0 41
2020 PM-01 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 32 52 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 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 PM 61 24 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 35
2020 PM 71 17 2 7 2 0 0 88 10 41
2020 PM-01 56 31 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2019 PM 52 28 12 0 4 4 0 83 4 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 PM 76 22 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2020 PM 80 15 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 41
2020 PM-01 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 PM 68 16 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25

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 PM 61 31 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2020 PM 68 17 7 2 0 2 2 90 3 41
2020 PM-01 50 25 13 0 0 6 6 86 0 16
2019 PM 56 24 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 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 PM 65 25 8 0 0 3 0 92 0 35
2020 PM 68 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2020 PM-01 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 PM 64 24 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 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 PM 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 35
2020 PM 61 15 15 2 2 5 0 79 5 41
2020 PM-01 69 6 6 6 6 6 0 80 13 16
2019 PM 60 24 12 0 0 4 0 88 0 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 PM 72 20 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 35
2020 PM 83 15 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 41
2020 PM-01 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 PM 80 16 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 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 PM 56 16 7 9 3 4 5 79 13 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 PM 50 26 11 5 3 0 5 80 8 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 PM 37 19 22 5 0 14 3 67 6 35
2020 PM 41 15 17 7 2 15 2 68 12 41
2020 PM-01 38 13 6 13 6 19 6 67 25 16

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 PM 47 33 5 9 0 3 3 85 9 35
2020 PM 61 20 10 7 0 2 0 83 8 41
2020 PM-01 75 0 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 16

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 PM 4 7 22 0 0 52 15 33 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 PM 40 26 7 3 3 19 3 84 7 35
2020 PM 54 24 5 2 0 10 5 91 3 41
2020 PM-01 50 13 6 0 0 19 13 91 0 16
2019 PM 42 25 8 4 0 8 13 84 5 24

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 PM 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 35
2020 PM 73 15 7 2 0 2 0 90 3 41
2020 PM-01 75 6 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 16
2019 PM 44 32 16 0 4 4 0 79 4 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 PM 58 36 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2020 PM 65 23 8 3 0 0 3 90 3 40
2020 PM-01 73 7 7 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2019 PM 56 28 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25

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 PM 42 28 16 2 3 6 2 77 6 35
2020 PM 51 20 10 5 2 10 2 81 8 41
2020 PM-01 56 19 13 6 0 6 0 80 7 16
2019 PM 46 17 8 8 8 13 0 71 19 24

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 PM 71 22 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 35
2020 PM 63 29 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 41
2020 PM-01 75 19 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 PM 78 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2020 PM 44 37 7 5 5 0 2 83 10 41
2020 PM-01 56 25 6 0 6 0 6 87 7 16
2019 PM 36 32 12 20 0 0 0 68 20 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 PM 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2020 PM 61 27 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 41
2020 PM-01 75 6 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 PM 44 48 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 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 PM 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2020 PM 83 15 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 41
2020 PM-01 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 PM 92 5 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2019 PM 80 12 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 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 PM 72 24 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 35
2020 PM 73 24 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 41
2020 PM-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 PM 56 36 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 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 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 PM 30 16 14 3 0 29 8 73 4 35
2020 PM 39 7 7 2 0 32 12 83 4 41
2020 PM-01 38 13 6 0 0 31 13 89 0 16
2019 PM 40 0 16 0 0 28 16 71 0 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 PM 46 37 12 0 0 3 3 88 0 35
2020 PM 66 7 5 2 0 15 5 91 3 41
2020 PM-01 63 6 13 0 0 13 6 85 0 16
2019 PM 52 16 16 0 0 12 4 81 0 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
2020 PM 0 100 41
2020 PM-01 0 100 16
2019 PM 0 100 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 PM 34 7 11 3 0 36 9 76 5 35
2020 PM 41 2 7 2 0 34 12 82 5 41
2020 PM-01 44 0 6 6 0 38 6 78 11 16
2019 PM 24 0 24 0 0 28 24 50 0 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 PM 46 31 8 0 0 9 7 91 0 35
2020 PM 71 5 5 2 0 15 2 91 3 41
2020 PM-01 75 0 6 6 0 6 6 86 7 16
2019 PM 44 12 28 0 0 8 8 67 0 25

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 PM 8 92 35
2020 PM 8 93 40
2020 PM-01 7 93 15
2019 PM 16 84 25

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 PM 52 27 11 0 0 4 6 88 0 35
2020 PM 78 20 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 41
2020 PM-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
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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 PM 71 19 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 35
2020 PM 61 29 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 41
2020 PM-01 56 38 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 PM 0 3 3 3 44 4 44 90 5 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 PM 47 36 8 3 0 6 0 89 3 35
2020 PM 56 20 7 5 0 12 0 86 6 41
2020 PM-01 44 13 19 6 0 19 0 69 8 16
2019 PM 44 24 12 8 4 8 0 74 13 25

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 PM 12 35 35 19 0 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 PM 72 20 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2020 PM 68 22 2 0 0 5 2 97 0 41
2020 PM-01 69 19 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 16

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 PM 65 15 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 35
2020 PM 53 30 3 13 3 0 0 83 15 40
2020 PM-01 38 50 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16

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 PM 55 29 5 8 0 0 3 86 8 35
2020 PM 66 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 41
2020 PM-01 69 19 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2019 PM 52 28 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 25

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 PM 40 31 10 11 3 0 4 74 15 35
2020 PM 54 22 10 2 10 2 0 78 13 41
2020 PM-01 63 13 13 0 6 6 0 80 7 16
2019 PM 40 16 12 16 16 0 0 56 32 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 PM 43 31 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 35
2020 PM 49 22 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 41
2020 PM-01 75 6 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 PM 40 24 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 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 PM 60 23 8 2 0 0 7 89 3 35
2020 PM 68 20 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 41
2020 PM-01 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 PM 48 16 16 12 4 4 0 67 17 25

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 PM 45 22 25 6 0 0 2 68 6 35
2020 PM 66 20 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 41
2020 PM-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 PM 48 20 12 4 16 0 0 68 20 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 PM 74 7 3 3 0 0 13 93 4 35
2020 PM 80 2 10 5 0 0 2 85 5 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 16
2019 PM 60 20 4 4 4 4 4 87 9 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 PM 68 18 11 0 0 0 3 89 0 35
2020 PM 51 24 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 41
2020 PM-01 56 25 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2019 PM 44 32 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 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 PM 65 20 10 0 0 3 2 90 0 35
2020 PM 76 10 12 2 0 0 0 85 2 41
2020 PM-01 88 0 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 50 25 8 8 0 4 4 82 9 24

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 PM 57 27 6 5 0 0 4 88 6 35
2020 PM 70 18 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2020 PM-01 81 6 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 32 36 20 0 8 4 0 71 8 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 PM 59 24 9 3 0 0 4 87 3 35
2020 PM 73 12 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 PM 44 32 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 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 PM 66 25 0 3 3 0 2 94 6 35
2020 PM 80 10 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 PM 63 21 13 0 0 0 4 87 0 24

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 PM 62 15 12 6 0 0 4 81 6 35
2020 PM 46 24 22 2 5 0 0 71 7 41
2020 PM-01 63 13 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16

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 PM 53 30 8 3 2 2 2 86 6 35
2020 PM 54 29 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 41
2020 PM-01 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 PM 46 21 21 4 4 0 4 70 9 24

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 PM 81 3 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 35
2020 PM 61 15 12 2 7 0 2 78 10 41
2020 PM-01 75 13 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 16
2019 PM 48 24 20 4 0 0 4 75 4 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 PM 67 23 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 35
2020 PM 56 32 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 41
2020 PM-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 PM 72 5 3 0 0 0 20 97 0 35
2020 PM 80 15 3 0 3 0 0 95 3 40
2020 PM-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 PM 72 8 4 0 0 0 16 95 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 PM 78 3 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 35
2020 PM 93 0 0 5 2 0 0 93 7 41
2020 PM-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 PM 96 0 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 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 PM 83 5 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 35
2020 PM 93 0 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 41
2020 PM-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 PM 64 20 12 0 0 0 4 88 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 PM 77 10 2 0 3 0 7 94 3 35
2020 PM 88 2 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 41
2020 PM-01 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 PM 84 8 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 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 PM 66 5 5 0 0 0 24 94 0 35
2020 PM 76 5 7 0 2 0 10 89 3 41
2020 PM-01 88 0 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 16
2019 PM 50 21 0 4 0 0 25 94 6 24

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 PM 62 15 12 0 0 0 12 87 0 35
2020 PM 78 10 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 41
2020 PM-01 81 6 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 PM 76 16 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 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 PM 56 28 5 6 3 0 2 86 9 35
2020 PM 51 17 22 2 7 0 0 68 10 41
2020 PM-01 38 25 25 6 6 0 0 63 13 16
2019 PM 44 8 8 12 20 0 8 57 35 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 PM 47 23 15 0 6 0 10 77 7 35
2020 PM 59 17 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 41
2020 PM-01 63 19 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2019 PM 56 24 16 0 0 0 4 83 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 PM 25 51 19 2 3 0 0 75 5 35
2020 PM 32 39 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 41
2020 PM-01 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16
2019 PM 20 32 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 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 PM 3 9 38 32 17 0 0 50 12 35
2020 PM 5 8 25 43 20 0 0 63 13 40
2020 PM-01 13 0 6 50 31 0 0 81 13 16
2019 PM 4 12 24 44 16 0 0 60 16 25
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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 PM 9 80 8 3 35
2020 PM 27 44 17 12 41
2020 PM-01 31 44 6 19 16

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
2020 PM 45 55 11

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 PM 43 12 3 0 3 0 39 90 5 35
2020 PM 51 2 0 2 10 10 24 81 19 41
2020 PM-01 56 6 0 0 0 13 25 100 0 16
2019 PM 28 16 16 0 12 0 28 61 17 25

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
2020 PM 18 0 27 36 9 0 9 20 50 11

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
2020 PM 9 9 18 45 18 0 0 18 64 11
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