2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 38 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 55
2022 Woman 58 28 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 145
2020 Man 47 33 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 52
2020 Woman 61 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 144
2019 Man 52 30 13 3 2 0 0 82 6 34
2019 Woman 54 35 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 105
2018 Man 53 40 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 41
2018 Woman 45 42 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 95

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 30 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 55
2022 Woman 56 26 10 5 3 0 0 82 9 145
2020 Man 46 39 2 7 7 0 0 84 14 51
2020 Woman 51 27 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 143
2019 Man 52 36 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 34
2019 Woman 53 30 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 105
2018 Man 57 32 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 41
2018 Woman 44 36 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 93

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 67 23 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 55
2022 Woman 67 23 5 5 0 0 1 90 5 145
2020 Man 56 32 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 51
2020 Woman 69 21 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 143
2019 Man 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 34
2019 Woman 68 25 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 102
2018 Man 61 34 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 41
2018 Woman 62 28 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 93

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 44 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 55
2022 Woman 59 25 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 145
2020 Man 52 36 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 52
2020 Woman 62 26 6 5 1 0 0 89 5 144
2019 Man 46 46 3 3 2 0 0 91 6 34
2019 Woman 54 37 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 105
2018 Man 52 36 7 0 2 3 0 91 2 41
2018 Woman 57 29 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 93

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 24 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 55
2022 Woman 66 22 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 145
2020 Man 55 26 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 52
2020 Woman 72 16 6 1 3 1 0 89 5 144
2019 Man 60 28 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 34
2019 Woman 59 22 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 104
2018 Man 61 17 17 5 0 0 0 79 5 41
2018 Woman 55 30 9 3 2 1 0 86 6 94

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 28 0 5 2 0 0 92 8 55
2022 Woman 64 19 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 145
2020 Man 51 33 4 7 4 0 0 84 12 52
2020 Woman 67 23 6 1 3 0 0 90 5 143
2019 Man 60 31 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 34
2019 Woman 58 27 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 104
2018 Man 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 41
2018 Woman 54 33 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 94

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 20 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 55
2022 Woman 56 21 10 6 4 2 0 79 10 145
2020 Man 53 20 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 52
2020 Woman 62 21 8 4 4 1 1 84 8 143
2019 Man 48 33 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 34
2019 Woman 54 19 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 105
2018 Man 59 15 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 41
2018 Woman 48 24 12 9 3 4 0 75 13 94
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 21 6 0 2 2 2 91 2 55
2022 Woman 61 23 7 3 1 3 1 88 4 145
2020 Man 63 18 5 8 2 0 4 85 10 52
2020 Woman 57 23 14 2 1 2 2 83 2 144
2019 Man 51 33 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 34
2019 Woman 67 20 7 4 0 0 3 89 4 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 28 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 55
2022 Woman 65 27 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 145
2020 Man 56 23 11 8 0 2 0 81 8 52
2020 Woman 57 26 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 144
2019 Man 45 42 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 34
2019 Woman 61 27 7 4 0 0 1 89 4 104
2018 Man 51 39 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 41
2018 Woman 57 31 4 5 1 1 1 89 7 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 69 20 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 55
2022 Woman 67 23 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 145
2020 Man 63 19 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 52
2020 Woman 68 22 5 3 1 0 2 91 4 144
2019 Man 52 35 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 34
2019 Woman 68 19 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 105
2018 Man 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2018 Woman 63 24 7 3 1 1 1 88 4 95

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 36 2 8 0 2 0 90 8 55
2022 Woman 60 22 7 3 3 4 1 87 6 145
2020 Man 50 30 6 5 0 9 0 88 6 52
2020 Woman 57 21 6 4 4 6 1 84 9 143
2019 Man 45 39 13 0 0 3 0 87 0 34
2019 Woman 51 22 10 10 4 2 0 75 14 105
2018 Man 50 29 17 2 0 2 0 80 2 41
2018 Woman 51 27 13 3 3 3 0 80 7 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 55
2022 Woman 56 28 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 145
2020 Man 49 28 14 4 2 4 0 80 6 52
2020 Woman 55 26 8 3 4 3 1 84 8 143
2019 Man 38 41 12 6 0 3 0 82 6 34
2019 Woman 45 25 13 12 4 1 0 71 16 102
2018 Man 38 38 13 7 0 5 0 79 7 40
2018 Woman 32 39 14 9 3 2 1 73 12 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 37 10 10 4 2 0 76 15 55
2022 Woman 39 33 11 7 4 5 1 77 11 145
2020 Man 34 36 15 8 2 5 0 74 10 51
2020 Woman 41 34 11 7 2 5 1 79 9 143
2019 Man 29 38 15 9 0 9 0 74 9 34
2019 Woman 29 34 18 12 5 3 0 65 17 105
2018 Man 33 27 20 15 0 3 2 64 16 40
2018 Woman 18 33 29 13 1 5 0 54 14 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 43 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 55
2022 Woman 41 36 10 10 2 1 1 78 12 145
2020 Man 34 39 12 12 2 2 0 74 14 52
2020 Woman 41 31 13 8 3 4 1 75 12 141
2019 Man 30 33 18 12 3 3 0 66 15 34
2019 Woman 31 31 15 16 6 2 0 62 22 105
2018 Man 29 37 9 15 5 3 2 70 21 41
2018 Woman 19 36 23 15 4 3 0 56 20 95
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 32 4 2 4 0 0 90 5 55
2022 Woman 57 25 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 145
2020 Man 50 30 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 52
2020 Woman 45 35 9 8 1 1 1 81 10 143
2019 Man 52 36 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 34
2019 Woman 44 32 15 7 2 0 0 75 9 105
2018 Man 56 30 7 2 2 2 0 88 5 41
2018 Woman 42 32 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 95

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 47 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 55
2022 Woman 49 34 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 145
2020 Man 34 42 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 52
2020 Woman 40 40 6 11 3 0 1 80 13 143
2019 Man 36 47 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 34
2019 Woman 43 37 10 9 1 0 0 80 9 105
2018 Man 40 38 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 41
2018 Woman 35 39 10 13 1 1 0 75 15 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 23 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 55
2022 Woman 57 28 8 5 1 1 0 85 7 145
2020 Man 51 32 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 51
2020 Woman 57 29 6 5 1 1 1 87 7 144
2019 Man 38 50 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 34
2019 Woman 56 30 8 5 0 0 1 87 5 105
2018 Man 49 33 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 41
2018 Woman 53 33 4 4 3 2 1 88 7 95

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 40 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 50
2022 Woman 49 38 4 7 2 1 0 88 9 145
2020 Man 31 54 8 5 0 0 2 87 5 52
2020 Woman 41 31 14 9 3 1 1 74 12 144
2019 Man 43 43 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 34
2019 Woman 46 36 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 105
2018 Man 39 39 10 8 2 2 0 80 10 41
2018 Woman 40 41 4 12 2 0 1 82 14 94

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 24 6 4 0 2 0 90 4 50
2022 Woman 69 18 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 145
2020 Man 59 23 8 5 0 4 0 86 5 51
2020 Woman 56 23 8 7 1 3 1 83 9 144

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 46 9 6 2 4 0 83 8 55
2022 Woman 42 33 10 7 5 3 0 78 12 145
2020 Man 23 36 20 8 2 10 2 66 11 52
2020 Woman 34 30 11 13 4 6 1 70 18 143
2019 Man 34 32 25 6 3 0 0 66 9 34
2019 Woman 31 31 15 11 8 4 1 64 20 105
2018 Man 33 32 17 12 3 3 0 67 15 41
2018 Woman 31 29 14 14 6 4 1 63 21 94

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 16 14 5 0 0 4 79 6 55
2022 Woman 57 19 15 3 2 0 2 78 6 145
2020 Man 55 23 12 4 2 0 4 82 5 52
2020 Woman 47 20 14 9 1 3 6 73 11 143
2019 Man 52 20 16 6 0 0 6 77 6 34
2019 Woman 62 23 8 3 1 0 3 88 4 104

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 22 9 5 2 2 2 83 7 55
2022 Woman 57 18 13 6 2 1 3 78 9 145
2020 Man 59 24 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 52
2020 Woman 49 20 15 4 2 5 6 77 6 142
2019 Man 67 17 7 7 0 0 3 86 7 32
2019 Woman 61 17 8 9 0 2 3 83 9 105

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 88 2 0 0 3 0 8 97 3 55
2022 Woman 82 5 4 3 0 3 3 92 3 145
2020 Man 83 8 2 0 2 0 4 95 2 51
2020 Woman 82 5 5 2 3 1 3 90 5 142
2019 Man 91 3 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 33
2019 Woman 82 8 2 1 2 2 4 95 3 105

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 7 2 0 0 0 10 98 0 55
2022 Woman 76 11 4 1 1 2 5 94 2 145
2020 Man 80 12 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 50
2020 Woman 70 15 5 2 1 1 7 92 3 142
2019 Man 85 9 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 34
2019 Woman 90 2 1 0 0 0 7 99 0 104

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 35 17 7 9 2 2 65 17 55
2022 Woman 27 31 12 18 7 2 3 61 26 145
2020 Man 29 26 17 12 8 6 2 60 21 52
2020 Woman 28 25 14 15 9 4 5 59 26 144
2019 Man 37 13 27 14 7 0 2 51 21 34
2019 Woman 21 29 10 17 14 4 5 55 35 104
2018 Man 18 16 25 23 7 3 8 39 33 40
2018 Woman 20 12 15 30 12 6 4 36 47 95

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 31 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 55
2022 Woman 54 31 7 7 0 1 1 86 7 145
2020 Man 53 27 4 10 6 0 0 80 16 50
2020 Woman 50 28 10 7 3 2 1 80 10 142
2019 Man 46 40 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 34
2019 Woman 46 40 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 103
2018 Man 50 38 2 2 5 2 0 90 8 41
2018 Woman 50 32 5 8 4 1 0 83 12 93

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 32 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 55
2022 Woman 60 27 7 5 1 0 0 87 5 145
2020 Man 52 32 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 52
2020 Woman 57 24 10 5 2 1 1 83 7 143
2019 Man 52 36 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 34
2019 Woman 55 32 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 105
2018 Man 50 35 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 41
2018 Woman 56 29 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 35 10 2 4 0 0 84 6 55
2022 Woman 55 28 9 6 1 1 0 84 7 145
2020 Man 45 42 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 52
2020 Woman 40 43 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 143
2019 Man 42 40 16 0 2 0 0 82 2 34
2019 Woman 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 105
2018 Man 46 35 12 4 0 2 0 83 5 41
2018 Woman 43 40 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 33 16 2 0 0 0 82 2 55
2022 Woman 45 35 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 145
2020 Man 46 39 4 5 4 2 0 87 9 52
2020 Woman 46 31 13 4 1 5 0 81 5 144
2019 Man 26 59 13 0 0 3 0 87 0 34
2019 Woman 36 42 14 4 1 3 0 81 5 103
2018 Man 45 33 10 5 6 2 0 79 11 41
2018 Woman 33 39 15 7 1 4 0 76 9 94

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 23 11 2 2 2 0 85 4 55
2022 Woman 59 26 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 145
2020 Man 46 30 12 7 2 0 2 78 10 51
2020 Woman 53 30 7 8 2 1 0 83 10 143
2019 Man 55 28 9 3 2 0 3 85 5 34
2019 Woman 67 21 4 5 2 0 1 89 7 104
2018 Man 57 24 2 10 2 3 3 85 13 41
2018 Woman 64 21 7 7 0 1 0 85 7 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 33 5 17 2 0 0 76 19 55
2022 Woman 35 36 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 145
2020 Man 33 39 18 10 0 0 0 73 10 52
2020 Woman 23 34 21 9 11 0 1 58 21 143
2019 Man 40 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 34
2019 Woman 42 26 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 105
2018 Man 31 38 18 8 2 0 3 71 10 40
2018 Woman 37 32 14 8 7 1 0 70 15 95

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 28 4 2 0 3 2 94 2 55
2022 Woman 76 13 5 1 1 3 2 93 2 145

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 46 33 55
2022 Woman 37 34 28 145
2020 Man 20 57 23 52
2020 Woman 18 50 32 144
2019 Man 16 40 44 34
2019 Woman 13 44 43 104
2018 Man 21 34 45 41
2018 Woman 13 46 41 95

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 9 65 0 17 9 10
2022 Woman 9 37 39 0 9 7 55
2020 Man 8 21 42 11 11 8 10
2020 Woman 23 21 35 0 12 9 26
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 70 24 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 55
2022 Woman 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 145
2020 Man 65 29 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 52
2020 Woman 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 90 4 142
2019 Man 52 40 3 0 6 0 0 91 6 34
2019 Woman 61 32 6 1 1 0 0 93 2 105
2018 Man 69 24 3 0 2 2 0 95 2 41
2018 Woman 59 30 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 93

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 50 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 55
2022 Woman 53 33 5 7 1 1 0 86 8 145
2020 Man 51 35 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 52
2020 Woman 54 35 6 2 1 2 0 90 3 142
2019 Man 39 51 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 33
2019 Woman 39 42 8 9 1 1 0 82 10 105
2018 Man 33 43 14 8 0 2 0 78 8 41
2018 Woman 35 43 11 8 2 1 0 79 11 95

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 21 36 28 15 0 0 43 21 55
2022 Woman 8 23 28 25 12 1 4 39 32 145
2020 Man 2 23 26 36 12 2 0 48 25 52
2020 Woman 7 14 37 29 10 2 1 40 21 144
2019 Man 3 14 36 35 11 0 0 47 18 34
2019 Woman 7 20 35 24 13 1 0 38 27 105
2018 Man 7 12 37 26 15 2 0 42 20 41
2018 Woman 7 32 23 19 14 1 3 35 41 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 19 30 29 18 0 2 48 21 55
2022 Woman 6 12 31 23 21 1 5 48 20 145
2020 Man 9 0 42 22 25 0 2 48 9 52
2020 Woman 5 9 34 24 20 5 4 48 15 143
2019 Man 0 11 29 40 17 3 0 59 11 34
2019 Woman 6 13 26 34 19 2 0 54 20 104
2018 Man 0 7 30 38 23 2 0 62 8 40
2018 Woman 3 14 32 29 18 4 0 49 17 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 11 24 30 31 2 2 64 12 55
2022 Woman 5 9 25 31 26 0 4 60 14 145
2020 Man 4 5 26 35 30 0 0 65 10 52
2020 Woman 3 7 29 36 21 3 1 59 11 144
2019 Man 2 0 28 46 24 0 0 70 2 34
2019 Woman 1 5 21 38 34 0 1 73 6 105
2018 Man 0 5 25 36 31 2 0 69 5 40
2018 Woman 3 8 24 31 29 3 1 63 12 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 26 33 18 17 0 2 36 30 55
2022 Woman 10 19 32 17 17 0 4 36 31 145
2020 Man 7 18 26 19 29 2 0 49 25 52
2020 Woman 12 22 22 21 16 3 4 40 37 144
2019 Man 18 13 26 24 20 0 0 43 31 34
2019 Woman 11 19 26 25 14 2 3 42 31 105
2018 Man 13 22 18 25 19 0 3 45 36 40
2018 Woman 18 20 28 19 12 2 0 32 39 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 11 27 28 25 2 4 56 16 55
2022 Woman 5 20 27 23 17 3 5 43 27 145
2020 Man 5 18 19 19 31 2 7 55 24 50
2020 Woman 7 16 22 24 18 7 7 49 26 143
2019 Man 3 8 26 30 32 0 0 62 11 34
2019 Woman 4 10 25 29 29 3 0 60 14 105
2018 Man 3 2 33 31 29 2 0 61 5 41
2018 Woman 4 15 23 37 16 4 1 56 20 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 11 35 25 22 2 0 48 17 55
2022 Woman 5 11 31 27 19 3 4 49 17 145
2020 Man 2 15 23 29 29 0 2 59 18 52
2020 Woman 1 8 38 28 18 4 4 50 10 143
2019 Man 6 10 38 25 17 3 0 44 17 34
2019 Woman 4 9 35 29 21 2 0 51 13 105
2018 Man 3 9 39 27 20 2 0 48 12 41
2018 Woman 3 14 36 23 20 3 1 45 18 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 19 45 24 7 0 0 31 25 55
2022 Woman 11 23 31 18 13 1 3 32 35 145
2020 Man 11 23 40 16 10 0 0 26 34 52
2020 Woman 15 33 31 15 4 0 2 20 49 143
2019 Man 6 12 42 20 20 0 0 40 18 34
2019 Woman 11 21 32 20 17 0 0 36 32 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 32 20 10 4 2 0 65 14 55
2022 Woman 31 40 11 13 4 2 0 72 17 145
2020 Man 32 25 23 13 0 4 2 61 14 52
2020 Woman 34 31 14 12 1 7 2 71 14 143
2019 Man 25 36 15 25 0 0 0 60 25 34
2019 Woman 31 29 15 16 5 4 0 62 22 104

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 20 2 2 0 2 0 96 2 55
2022 Woman 68 15 6 6 3 2 0 85 9 145
2020 Man 59 23 4 12 2 0 0 83 14 52
2020 Woman 60 23 7 7 2 1 1 85 9 143
2019 Man 57 33 3 6 0 0 0 90 6 34
2019 Woman 56 32 3 6 3 1 0 88 9 105
2018 Man 61 19 9 8 3 0 0 80 10 40
2018 Woman 51 26 11 9 1 1 0 78 10 94

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 76 22 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 55
2022 Woman 75 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 145
2020 Man 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 52
2020 Woman 68 24 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 142
2019 Man 71 23 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
2019 Woman 68 23 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 103
2018 Man 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2018 Woman 64 22 8 3 1 1 0 87 4 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 55
2022 Woman 68 22 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 145
2020 Man 58 28 2 6 4 2 0 88 10 52
2020 Woman 58 29 8 3 1 1 1 88 4 143
2019 Man 57 40 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34
2019 Woman 60 29 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 105
2018 Man 56 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2018 Woman 55 32 4 4 3 1 0 89 7 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 28 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 55
2022 Woman 66 21 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 145
2020 Man 56 38 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 52
2020 Woman 58 25 8 5 1 3 0 86 6 143
2019 Man 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 34
2019 Woman 59 31 5 4 0 1 0 90 4 101
2018 Man 67 23 2 2 0 0 5 95 2 41
2018 Woman 59 24 9 5 1 2 0 85 6 94

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 27 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 55
2022 Woman 61 26 7 3 1 2 0 88 5 145
2020 Man 49 31 10 4 0 6 0 86 4 51
2020 Woman 53 24 8 6 4 5 1 81 10 144
2019 Man 61 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2019 Woman 57 24 7 3 4 3 1 85 8 104
2018 Man 61 32 2 2 0 2 0 95 2 41
2018 Woman 65 20 6 7 1 0 0 85 8 93

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 73 25 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 55
2022 Woman 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 145
2020 Man 66 22 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 52
2020 Woman 80 12 2 4 1 1 0 93 5 141
2019 Man 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2019 Woman 72 23 1 3 0 1 0 96 3 104
2018 Man 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 41
2018 Woman 66 24 4 4 1 0 0 90 5 94

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 25 4 4 2 2 7 89 6 55
2022 Woman 57 24 5 3 2 3 5 89 6 145

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 30 4 4 2 2 6 89 6 55
2022 Woman 58 21 6 3 4 3 5 86 7 145

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 26 2 2 0 6 0 96 2 55
2022 Woman 70 15 13 1 0 1 1 86 1 145
2020 Man 55 28 10 2 0 4 0 87 2 52
2020 Woman 59 20 11 2 3 4 0 82 6 143

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 70 20 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 55
2022 Woman 65 20 6 3 3 2 2 88 5 145
2020 Man 49 34 2 2 2 2 9 93 5 52
2020 Woman 59 22 7 3 5 1 2 84 9 143

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 31 17 2 0 20 4 75 2 55
2022 Woman 32 26 14 2 1 20 3 77 5 145

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 26 9 6 0 8 9 82 7 55
2022 Woman 41 23 17 2 2 10 5 76 5 145
2020 Man 42 22 12 9 2 4 8 73 13 52
2020 Woman 37 24 17 6 4 9 5 70 11 144
2019 Man 33 33 19 6 0 6 3 73 6 34
2019 Woman 43 27 7 13 2 3 6 76 16 105
2018 Man 37 36 10 8 0 7 3 80 9 40
2018 Woman 33 20 16 11 8 8 4 60 22 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 27 11 8 4 2 2 76 12 55
2022 Woman 40 20 17 7 8 7 1 66 16 145
2020 Man 32 38 17 2 4 2 4 75 7 51
2020 Woman 42 30 8 9 6 4 1 76 16 144
2019 Man 44 32 7 9 0 0 9 82 10 34
2019 Woman 49 31 8 12 0 1 0 81 12 104
2018 Man 34 36 16 9 0 2 3 74 10 41
2018 Woman 44 27 13 8 4 2 2 74 12 94

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 28 14 2 2 2 0 83 3 55
2022 Woman 49 30 11 6 2 1 0 80 9 145
2020 Man 45 35 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 52
2020 Woman 53 28 8 5 1 4 0 85 7 140
2019 Man 42 44 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 34
2019 Woman 48 34 11 4 1 2 1 84 5 105
2018 Man 30 42 17 8 0 2 0 74 8 40
2018 Woman 42 37 16 2 1 2 0 81 3 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 18 16 6 2 17 6 70 10 55
2022 Woman 34 19 17 7 5 11 6 64 15 145
2020 Man 35 25 9 10 6 10 4 71 19 52
2020 Woman 32 24 10 5 8 13 7 71 16 142
2019 Man 39 28 10 3 6 6 8 78 11 34
2019 Woman 28 24 15 11 6 13 3 62 20 105
2018 Man 27 22 27 7 0 12 5 59 9 41
2018 Woman 28 26 17 9 6 9 5 63 17 95

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 48 10 13 3 0 0 74 16 55
2022 Woman 42 36 5 10 6 0 1 79 16 145
2020 Man 21 57 2 18 2 0 0 78 20 52
2020 Woman 28 44 6 18 3 0 0 72 22 144

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 53 4 0 4 0 8 92 4 50
2022 Woman 54 31 4 6 3 0 3 87 9 145
2020 Man 37 36 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 51
2020 Woman 35 42 10 10 3 0 1 78 12 143
2019 Man 57 35 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 34
2019 Woman 52 35 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 37 4 2 0 0 2 94 2 55
2022 Woman 66 21 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 145
2020 Man 51 29 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 51
2020 Woman 50 27 14 5 3 1 1 78 7 144
2019 Man 51 44 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 33
2019 Woman 57 29 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 103

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 75 13 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 55
2022 Woman 74 18 3 1 2 0 2 94 4 145
2020 Man 69 23 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 51
2020 Woman 80 10 4 5 1 0 0 91 5 143

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 15 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 55
2022 Woman 88 5 4 1 2 0 0 93 2 145
2019 Man 79 16 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 34
2019 Woman 85 10 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 39 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 55
2022 Woman 69 17 10 1 2 1 0 88 3 145
2020 Man 60 28 6 0 2 4 0 92 2 52
2020 Woman 67 18 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 144
2019 Man 51 43 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2019 Woman 64 25 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 105

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 Woman 5 95 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 16 7 2 4 37 12 74 12 55
2022 Woman 27 13 7 2 2 38 11 78 8 145
2020 Man 23 10 12 4 2 32 17 65 12 52
2020 Woman 28 10 12 3 3 33 10 67 12 144
2019 Man 26 9 27 3 3 25 6 51 10 34
2019 Woman 31 9 15 5 3 31 7 63 13 104
2018 Man 26 19 16 3 0 26 10 71 4 41
2018 Woman 26 15 9 3 5 35 7 70 14 94

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 38 4 2 0 10 0 94 2 55
2022 Woman 56 23 10 2 1 7 0 86 3 145
2020 Man 55 29 8 2 2 4 0 87 5 52
2020 Woman 52 18 11 4 3 12 2 80 7 144
2019 Man 42 25 19 0 0 10 4 78 0 33
2019 Woman 55 19 10 7 3 6 1 79 11 105
2018 Man 47 36 7 5 0 5 0 87 5 41
2018 Woman 49 21 16 3 2 9 0 77 5 94

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 Woman 5 95 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 14 8 0 0 42 6 85 0 55
2022 Woman 33 13 11 3 1 29 8 74 7 145
2020 Man 31 8 8 6 4 30 13 69 17 52
2020 Woman 36 15 12 2 4 25 5 74 9 144
2019 Man 26 21 15 3 3 25 6 69 9 34
2019 Woman 37 7 17 2 2 29 6 68 6 105
2018 Man 35 14 14 5 0 27 5 72 7 41
2018 Woman 38 10 14 2 1 29 6 74 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 24 2 2 0 8 2 96 2 55
2022 Woman 62 21 8 3 1 4 1 88 4 145
2020 Man 58 27 4 5 0 7 0 91 5 52
2020 Woman 61 16 9 2 3 8 1 84 6 144
2019 Man 57 24 9 0 0 10 0 90 0 34
2019 Woman 58 16 8 4 2 8 4 84 7 105
2018 Man 55 38 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 41
2018 Woman 57 24 10 4 0 5 1 85 4 95

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 55
2022 Woman 23 77 145
2020 Man 14 86 52
2020 Woman 29 71 142
2019 Man 21 79 34
2019 Woman 39 61 105

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 Woman 66 34 35

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 88 12 35

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 Woman 54 36 0 3 4 4 0 93 7 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 20 2 2 0 0 2 96 2 55
2022 Woman 64 26 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 145
2020 Man 60 32 0 0 4 0 4 96 4 52
2020 Woman 69 18 7 4 1 1 2 88 5 142

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 23 8 9 31 15
2022 Woman 63 4 9 5 19 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 37 15
2022 Woman 59 41 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 15
2022 Woman 37 63 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 57 15
2022 Woman 77 23 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 15
2022 Woman 57 43 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 15
2022 Woman 30 70 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 15
2022 Woman 44 56 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 15
2022 Woman 11 89 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 62 15
2022 Woman 22 78 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 62 15
2022 Woman 15 85 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 15
2022 Woman 42 58 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 15
2022 Woman 26 74 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 15
2022 Woman 8 92 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 15
2022 Woman 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 31 0 0 7 0 12 92 8 15
2022 Woman 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 6 12 18 44 0 7 67 20 15
2022 Woman 7 15 11 11 36 11 8 59 28 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 18 13 18 31 0 0 49 38 15
2022 Woman 11 26 9 23 18 10 4 46 43 25
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 25 3 4 2 0 0 92 6 55
2022 Woman 66 23 4 5 2 0 1 90 7 145
2020 Man 57 24 6 4 6 2 0 83 10 51
2020 Woman 63 21 7 5 3 0 1 85 7 144

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 4 9 5 60 3 17 82 7 55
2022 Woman 4 6 7 5 43 5 30 73 15 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 45 4 6 2 0 0 89 7 55
2022 Woman 40 40 13 3 3 1 1 81 5 145
2020 Man 38 47 10 2 2 0 0 85 4 52
2020 Woman 55 29 6 4 1 3 1 87 6 144
2019 Man 62 28 6 0 0 3 0 93 0 34
2019 Woman 53 30 11 5 0 1 0 84 5 105
2018 Man 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 41
2018 Woman 52 37 6 5 1 0 0 89 5 94

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 31 45 4 2 55
2022 Woman 14 24 37 19 7 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 72 18 4 2 0 2 2 94 2 55
2022 Woman 70 18 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 145
2020 Man 59 24 7 2 2 6 0 88 5 52
2020 Woman 66 18 10 3 2 1 1 86 4 142

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 20 6 4 6 0 2 84 10 55
2022 Woman 60 18 9 9 3 1 0 79 13 145
2020 Man 45 30 6 11 8 0 0 75 19 52
2020 Woman 61 17 12 4 4 1 1 79 8 144

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 46 4 2 7 2 0 87 9 55
2022 Woman 40 39 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 145
2020 Man 47 35 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 52
2020 Woman 51 30 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 141
2019 Man 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 34
2019 Woman 43 31 13 11 2 1 0 74 13 105
2018 Man 49 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 41
2018 Woman 38 29 16 11 4 2 0 68 15 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 57 9 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 Woman 25 42 17 12 5 0 0 67 16 40
2020 Man 37 20 30 0 7 7 0 61 7 17
2020 Woman 17 41 29 5 0 4 4 63 5 33
2019 Man 24 41 16 5 7 7 0 69 14 15
2019 Woman 34 56 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 32 11 4 6 0 0 79 10 55
2022 Woman 51 24 12 3 8 0 3 77 11 145
2020 Man 55 18 13 4 9 0 0 73 14 52
2020 Woman 47 26 16 5 6 0 0 72 11 142
2019 Man 40 37 14 3 6 0 0 77 9 34
2019 Woman 34 26 22 7 10 0 1 60 18 104
2018 Man 42 17 17 10 14 0 0 59 24 41
2018 Woman 28 30 18 16 7 0 1 58 23 94

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 29 20 22 9 0 2 47 32 55
2022 Woman 20 24 23 17 17 0 0 44 34 145
2020 Man 28 29 21 12 7 0 4 58 20 52
2020 Woman 15 28 21 21 14 1 0 43 35 142
2019 Man 28 21 24 25 3 0 0 49 28 34
2019 Woman 20 29 26 13 11 0 0 49 24 105
2018 Man 27 27 19 18 10 0 0 54 28 41
2018 Woman 18 27 22 17 17 0 0 45 34 94

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 40 20 5 2 0 2 73 7 55
2022 Woman 34 24 22 9 9 0 2 59 18 145
2020 Man 42 28 11 7 8 0 5 73 15 51
2020 Woman 35 27 21 6 8 1 1 63 14 144
2019 Man 45 34 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 33
2019 Woman 42 28 15 8 5 0 2 72 13 105
2018 Man 30 33 24 13 0 0 0 63 13 41
2018 Woman 36 31 11 12 7 0 3 69 20 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 27 19 21 20 0 0 40 41 55
2022 Woman 14 23 28 15 18 1 1 38 34 145
2020 Man 28 29 23 12 7 0 2 58 19 52
2020 Woman 18 26 18 18 17 1 2 45 36 143
2019 Man 35 15 15 35 0 0 0 49 35 33
2019 Woman 18 26 26 17 12 1 0 44 29 105
2018 Man 25 30 7 25 12 0 0 56 37 40
2018 Woman 18 20 23 19 18 0 1 39 38 94

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 19 14 11 2 0 4 73 13 55
2022 Woman 50 20 16 4 8 0 2 71 12 145
2020 Man 51 25 15 0 4 0 4 80 5 52
2020 Woman 42 22 17 9 9 1 1 65 19 144
2019 Man 53 29 5 10 0 0 3 85 10 34
2019 Woman 58 18 9 7 4 1 3 80 11 105
2018 Man 47 24 9 8 2 0 9 79 11 41
2018 Woman 52 24 10 4 5 0 4 79 10 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 27 7 11 5 0 2 76 16 55
2022 Woman 42 22 19 7 9 1 0 65 17 145
2020 Man 38 21 20 12 8 0 2 60 20 52
2020 Woman 30 27 14 18 12 0 0 57 29 144
2019 Man 46 19 25 9 0 0 0 65 9 34
2019 Woman 38 34 17 6 4 1 0 73 10 104
2018 Man 33 31 17 9 5 0 5 67 15 41
2018 Woman 40 20 13 16 10 0 1 61 26 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 29 15 7 0 4 0 77 7 55
2022 Woman 47 30 12 7 2 1 1 78 9 145
2020 Man 49 29 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 52
2020 Woman 43 29 16 5 4 3 1 75 9 142
2019 Man 57 28 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 34
2019 Woman 39 37 15 6 1 2 1 78 7 105
2018 Man 45 36 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 41
2018 Woman 33 35 19 10 2 1 0 69 12 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 41 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 55
2022 Woman 30 33 19 9 7 0 2 65 16 145
2020 Man 29 31 24 6 6 2 2 62 13 52
2020 Woman 34 33 20 5 4 2 1 69 10 144
2019 Man 40 33 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 34
2019 Woman 27 39 26 4 3 0 1 67 7 104
2018 Man 39 25 29 5 2 0 0 64 7 41
2018 Woman 25 30 22 17 6 0 0 55 23 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 33 18 4 0 0 0 79 4 55
2022 Woman 51 22 11 9 4 1 1 75 13 145
2020 Man 36 36 16 6 4 0 2 73 10 52
2020 Woman 46 28 14 8 1 1 1 76 10 143
2019 Man 48 31 9 11 0 0 0 79 11 34
2019 Woman 45 27 19 5 3 0 1 73 8 105
2018 Man 41 39 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 41
2018 Woman 34 36 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 70 17 6 0 5 0 2 89 6 55
2022 Woman 60 19 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 145
2020 Man 59 23 9 4 4 0 2 82 8 52
2020 Woman 56 19 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 144
2019 Man 73 15 6 3 0 0 3 91 4 34
2019 Woman 56 25 11 4 5 0 0 80 8 104

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 33 3 4 6 0 2 86 11 55
2022 Woman 47 27 15 7 3 1 1 75 10 145
2020 Man 31 36 19 12 2 0 0 66 15 52
2020 Woman 33 34 18 9 6 0 1 67 15 143

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 25 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 55
2022 Woman 39 29 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 145
2020 Man 39 28 15 14 4 0 0 67 18 52
2020 Woman 36 31 17 8 6 1 1 68 14 144
2019 Man 47 41 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 34
2019 Woman 54 21 16 4 3 0 1 76 7 103
2018 Man 41 44 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 41
2018 Woman 31 33 21 11 4 0 0 64 15 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 76 20 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 50
2022 Woman 62 18 7 3 3 1 6 86 6 145
2020 Man 42 37 13 7 2 0 0 79 9 52
2020 Woman 53 23 14 4 4 0 1 78 7 144
2019 Man 79 18 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34
2019 Woman 67 16 10 3 1 0 2 85 4 105
2018 Man 60 38 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2018 Woman 69 16 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 91

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 39 18 5 6 0 0 71 11 55
2022 Woman 36 25 21 10 7 1 1 62 17 145
2020 Man 25 39 21 5 10 0 0 64 15 52
2020 Woman 16 30 23 14 17 0 1 46 32 144

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 83 9 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 55
2022 Woman 73 10 2 1 2 2 9 94 4 145
2020 Man 72 15 5 0 2 0 5 92 2 51
2020 Woman 68 13 9 2 2 1 4 86 4 143
2019 Man 88 9 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 34
2019 Woman 83 9 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 104
2018 Man 86 9 0 2 0 0 3 98 2 41
2018 Woman 79 10 2 4 0 0 5 93 4 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 84 6 3 2 0 0 6 95 2 55
2022 Woman 81 7 2 3 2 1 4 93 5 145
2020 Man 81 9 0 2 7 0 2 92 8 51
2020 Woman 82 5 5 1 3 0 4 91 4 143
2019 Man 88 6 0 0 3 0 3 96 4 34
2019 Woman 88 4 2 2 3 0 1 93 5 105
2018 Man 84 5 5 3 0 0 3 92 3 40
2018 Woman 82 8 6 1 0 0 3 93 1 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 55
2022 Woman 71 17 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 145
2020 Man 76 12 6 2 2 0 2 90 5 51
2020 Woman 76 14 6 1 2 0 1 91 3 143
2019 Man 85 12 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2019 Woman 68 19 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 104
2018 Man 75 15 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 39
2018 Woman 53 33 5 4 3 0 1 87 8 94

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 80 11 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 55
2022 Woman 70 16 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 145
2020 Man 72 17 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 51
2020 Woman 76 10 8 1 2 0 2 88 4 143
2019 Man 82 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2019 Woman 68 16 10 2 3 0 2 85 5 104
2018 Man 77 19 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2018 Woman 69 15 8 2 3 0 2 86 6 95

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 73 17 2 0 2 0 7 96 2 55
2022 Woman 68 12 4 1 0 1 14 94 2 145
2020 Man 64 10 6 0 2 0 17 90 3 52
2020 Woman 67 7 6 2 1 0 17 89 3 142
2019 Man 77 9 9 2 0 0 3 89 2 34
2019 Woman 71 3 5 1 0 0 20 93 1 104
2018 Man 63 15 10 0 2 0 10 86 3 40
2018 Woman 54 13 1 3 0 1 28 94 4 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 25 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 55
2022 Woman 68 15 8 4 1 1 4 87 5 145
2020 Man 62 25 8 3 0 0 2 89 3 52
2020 Woman 69 19 8 2 1 1 1 89 3 144
2019 Man 79 18 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 34
2019 Woman 63 18 9 3 3 0 5 84 6 105
2018 Man 73 20 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2018 Woman 58 23 12 1 3 0 2 83 4 93

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 77 11 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 55
2022 Woman 83 7 3 1 1 1 4 95 2 145
2020 Man 73 15 5 2 4 0 0 88 6 52
2020 Woman 70 17 5 2 3 1 2 89 6 144
2019 Man 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 34
2019 Woman 80 8 6 0 2 1 4 92 2 105
2018 Man 86 4 0 0 5 2 3 95 5 39
2018 Woman 81 10 3 3 2 0 1 92 5 94

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 24 7 2 4 0 0 87 5 55
2022 Woman 50 25 15 7 2 1 0 76 9 145
2020 Man 45 42 12 2 0 0 0 87 2 51
2020 Woman 46 25 19 4 4 0 2 72 8 144
2019 Man 73 18 4 3 0 0 3 93 3 33
2019 Woman 59 24 15 0 1 0 1 84 1 105
2018 Man 64 17 15 0 3 2 0 83 3 40
2018 Woman 33 37 25 4 1 0 0 70 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 31 36 9 5 0 0 49 15 55
2022 Woman 14 29 41 11 4 0 1 43 15 145
2020 Man 19 37 29 12 4 0 0 56 15 52
2020 Woman 13 31 35 15 5 0 0 44 21 143
2019 Man 18 43 27 9 0 0 3 63 9 34
2019 Woman 18 42 27 12 1 0 0 60 13 105
2018 Man 28 31 26 10 5 0 0 59 15 41
2018 Woman 11 39 26 17 6 1 0 50 23 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 20 39 18 21 0 0 39 22 55
2022 Woman 10 18 37 20 14 0 0 34 29 145
2020 Man 8 22 32 18 20 0 0 38 30 52
2020 Woman 13 22 34 22 9 0 0 31 35 144
2019 Man 3 8 31 28 27 0 3 56 12 34
2019 Woman 10 13 40 33 4 0 0 37 23 105
2018 Man 3 21 37 19 18 2 0 38 24 41
2018 Woman 13 18 35 26 9 0 0 35 30 95
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 60 21 4 55
2022 Woman 18 66 14 1 145
2020 Man 23 62 15 0 52
2020 Woman 23 55 19 2 144

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 Woman 49 51 25
2020 Man 33 67 12
2020 Woman 62 38 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 17 5 5 12 0 21 72 21 55
2022 Woman 49 11 6 4 6 2 22 79 13 145
2020 Man 51 16 2 8 10 0 14 78 20 52
2020 Woman 46 14 12 7 5 1 16 72 14 144
2019 Man 56 8 14 9 10 0 2 66 19 34
2019 Woman 50 12 10 6 10 0 11 70 18 105
2018 Man 40 20 13 7 17 0 3 62 25 40
2018 Woman 43 17 14 9 7 0 10 67 18 95

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 Woman 26 28 9 7 19 8 4 61 29 25
2020 Man 27 16 36 0 7 0 15 50 8 12
2020 Woman 35 21 12 12 17 0 4 58 30 34

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 Woman 7 30 7 11 30 4 12 44 48 25
2020 Man 9 9 9 0 40 0 33 27 60 12
2020 Woman 15 11 12 19 13 5 25 36 47 34
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