2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 38 51 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 55
2022 Non-supervisor 32 47 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 85
2020 Supervisor 45 39 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 56
2020 Non-supervisor 42 31 18 3 5 0 0 73 9 93
2019 Supervisor 59 31 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2019 Non-supervisor 44 34 9 10 4 0 0 78 13 82

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 Supervisor 38 32 15 13 2 0 0 70 15 55
2022 Non-supervisor 32 44 16 3 5 0 0 76 8 85
2020 Supervisor 41 34 12 11 2 0 0 75 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 34 45 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 91
2019 Supervisor 47 43 0 8 2 0 0 90 10 40
2019 Non-supervisor 33 44 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 82

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 Supervisor 51 42 2 0 4 2 0 94 4 55
2022 Non-supervisor 36 50 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 85
2020 Supervisor 57 27 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 42 44 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 93
2019 Supervisor 62 25 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 40
2019 Non-supervisor 49 35 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 82

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 Supervisor 41 48 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 50
2022 Non-supervisor 31 53 11 2 3 0 0 83 6 85
2020 Supervisor 52 34 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 39 39 13 5 3 0 0 78 9 92
2019 Supervisor 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 40
2019 Non-supervisor 38 44 14 2 2 0 0 82 5 82

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 Supervisor 45 22 15 12 4 2 0 69 16 55
2022 Non-supervisor 40 36 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 85
2020 Supervisor 58 25 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 55
2020 Non-supervisor 50 37 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 93
2019 Supervisor 72 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 39
2019 Non-supervisor 45 35 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 80

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 Supervisor 44 23 15 14 2 2 0 69 16 55
2022 Non-supervisor 38 41 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 85
2020 Supervisor 53 29 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 55
2020 Non-supervisor 48 38 7 7 1 0 0 86 8 92
2019 Supervisor 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 45 38 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 82

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 Supervisor 47 16 9 21 2 4 0 66 24 55
2022 Non-supervisor 41 25 21 6 5 1 0 67 12 85
2020 Supervisor 41 27 16 5 7 2 2 70 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 40 26 16 9 6 1 2 68 16 93
2019 Supervisor 47 25 13 5 5 5 0 76 11 40
2019 Non-supervisor 34 30 12 11 9 5 0 67 20 82
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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 Supervisor 55 37 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 55
2022 Non-supervisor 52 34 9 0 0 0 5 90 0 85
2020 Supervisor 62 29 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 56
2020 Non-supervisor 65 17 10 6 2 0 0 82 9 93
2019 Supervisor 78 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 49 34 11 4 1 0 1 84 5 82

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 Supervisor 47 39 6 4 2 0 2 88 6 55
2022 Non-supervisor 62 29 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 80
2020 Supervisor 62 23 4 2 5 0 4 89 7 56
2020 Non-supervisor 59 31 3 4 2 0 0 90 6 93
2019 Supervisor 65 32 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 49 36 6 4 5 0 0 85 9 80

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 Supervisor 50 31 10 7 0 2 0 83 7 55
2022 Non-supervisor 66 27 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 85
2020 Supervisor 68 20 5 5 0 0 2 89 5 56
2020 Non-supervisor 60 32 2 4 1 0 0 92 5 93
2019 Supervisor 78 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 53 36 5 4 4 0 0 88 7 82

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 Supervisor 36 33 10 11 4 6 0 74 16 55
2022 Non-supervisor 44 33 14 5 0 4 1 81 5 85
2020 Supervisor 30 38 14 5 9 4 0 70 15 56
2020 Non-supervisor 44 32 12 8 0 4 0 80 8 93
2019 Supervisor 45 33 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 40
2019 Non-supervisor 36 34 17 5 4 5 0 73 9 82

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 Supervisor 20 34 15 15 12 4 0 57 28 55
2022 Non-supervisor 33 34 15 13 4 0 0 67 17 85
2020 Supervisor 24 31 22 19 4 0 0 56 22 54
2020 Non-supervisor 39 32 18 8 1 2 0 73 9 93
2019 Supervisor 29 43 13 15 0 0 0 72 15 40
2019 Non-supervisor 30 37 15 15 4 0 0 67 18 81

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 Supervisor 10 35 13 27 10 6 0 47 39 55
2022 Non-supervisor 25 36 16 15 6 3 0 62 21 85
2020 Supervisor 16 34 21 16 11 2 0 51 27 56
2020 Non-supervisor 31 33 18 12 3 2 0 66 15 93
2019 Supervisor 27 35 18 18 0 2 0 64 18 40
2019 Non-supervisor 22 32 19 22 2 2 0 55 25 82

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 Supervisor 24 35 24 8 7 2 0 60 15 55
2022 Non-supervisor 32 43 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 85
2020 Supervisor 23 38 21 7 11 0 0 61 18 56
2020 Non-supervisor 28 45 14 10 1 2 0 75 11 93
2019 Supervisor 24 50 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 40
2019 Non-supervisor 18 43 20 16 4 0 0 61 19 82
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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 Supervisor 35 37 10 18 0 0 0 72 18 55
2022 Non-supervisor 42 38 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 85
2020 Supervisor 41 37 7 11 4 0 0 79 14 56
2020 Non-supervisor 40 42 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 93
2019 Supervisor 48 35 3 15 0 0 0 82 15 40
2019 Non-supervisor 29 47 16 4 4 1 0 77 7 82

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 Supervisor 37 47 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 50
2022 Non-supervisor 43 42 14 1 0 0 0 85 1 85
2020 Supervisor 40 44 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 55
2020 Non-supervisor 43 39 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 92
2019 Supervisor 52 44 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 40
2019 Non-supervisor 34 51 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 82

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 Supervisor 45 44 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 55
2022 Non-supervisor 58 27 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 85
2020 Supervisor 55 27 5 9 0 0 4 85 9 56
2020 Non-supervisor 62 23 5 6 3 0 0 85 10 92
2019 Supervisor 73 15 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 48 37 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 82

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 Supervisor 37 46 10 6 0 0 2 84 6 55
2022 Non-supervisor 41 47 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 85
2020 Supervisor 36 34 16 7 2 0 5 74 9 56
2020 Non-supervisor 37 43 9 6 3 0 2 81 10 93
2019 Supervisor 41 28 18 3 10 0 0 69 13 40
2019 Non-supervisor 37 42 10 9 2 0 0 79 12 82

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 Supervisor 48 31 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 55
2022 Non-supervisor 59 24 11 0 1 1 4 87 1 85
2020 Supervisor 54 20 14 5 2 2 4 77 8 56
2020 Non-supervisor 61 18 13 2 3 0 2 81 5 93

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 Supervisor 21 47 15 9 6 2 0 69 16 55
2022 Non-supervisor 25 33 21 15 2 1 2 60 18 85
2020 Supervisor 34 32 20 9 4 2 0 67 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 31 39 12 15 2 1 0 71 17 93
2019 Supervisor 34 38 20 5 3 0 0 72 8 40
2019 Non-supervisor 21 34 18 16 7 3 0 57 24 82

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 Supervisor 47 23 15 7 4 0 3 73 12 55
2022 Non-supervisor 43 22 12 10 7 1 5 69 19 85
2020 Supervisor 66 18 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 56
2020 Non-supervisor 59 14 14 3 2 0 8 79 6 93
2019 Supervisor 63 17 17 0 0 2 0 82 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 59 17 11 2 4 0 7 82 7 82

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 Supervisor 62 21 6 2 4 2 4 88 6 50
2022 Non-supervisor 52 23 16 3 1 1 3 79 5 85
2020 Supervisor 68 23 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 61 13 14 3 1 0 8 80 5 93
2019 Supervisor 59 26 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 59 22 9 5 1 2 2 85 6 82

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 Supervisor 79 5 6 2 4 0 3 88 6 55
2022 Non-supervisor 78 8 3 3 0 5 3 93 4 85
2020 Supervisor 87 5 4 0 4 0 0 93 4 55
2020 Non-supervisor 82 4 5 1 0 2 5 93 1 93
2019 Supervisor 87 5 0 0 0 3 5 100 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 79 9 2 4 2 0 4 91 6 82

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 Supervisor 87 4 2 0 0 0 7 98 0 55
2022 Non-supervisor 68 14 6 0 1 2 9 92 1 85
2020 Supervisor 88 7 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 56
2020 Non-supervisor 80 6 1 0 2 2 9 96 2 93
2019 Supervisor 80 3 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 85 4 0 0 1 0 10 99 1 82

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 Supervisor 8 18 23 19 25 4 3 28 48 55
2022 Non-supervisor 5 27 17 20 20 8 4 36 45 85
2020 Supervisor 4 29 18 23 16 0 11 36 44 56
2020 Non-supervisor 17 20 15 29 13 2 3 40 44 93
2019 Supervisor 20 30 20 15 13 0 3 51 28 40
2019 Non-supervisor 12 28 9 28 18 2 2 43 48 82

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 Supervisor 49 24 15 6 7 0 0 73 12 55
2022 Non-supervisor 18 52 21 7 3 0 0 69 9 85
2020 Supervisor 39 45 11 2 4 0 0 84 5 56
2020 Non-supervisor 33 42 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 93
2019 Supervisor 54 25 3 15 3 0 0 79 18 40
2019 Non-supervisor 33 38 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 81

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 Supervisor 36 43 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 55
2022 Non-supervisor 28 38 18 12 3 0 1 67 15 85
2020 Supervisor 46 32 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 56
2020 Non-supervisor 44 32 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 93
2019 Supervisor 52 28 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 40
2019 Non-supervisor 39 37 10 11 4 0 0 76 14 82

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 Supervisor 32 48 9 4 6 2 0 81 10 55
2022 Non-supervisor 36 49 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 85
2020 Supervisor 36 45 15 4 0 0 0 82 4 55
2020 Non-supervisor 40 46 12 1 1 0 0 86 2 93
2019 Supervisor 55 30 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 40
2019 Non-supervisor 41 45 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 81

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 Supervisor 31 41 13 8 4 4 0 74 13 55
2022 Non-supervisor 13 51 25 6 3 2 0 66 9 85
2020 Supervisor 33 38 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 55
2020 Non-supervisor 36 42 13 5 2 1 0 79 8 92
2019 Supervisor 35 47 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 39
2019 Non-supervisor 18 53 15 6 5 1 1 74 11 82

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 Supervisor 50 33 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 55
2022 Non-supervisor 46 41 9 2 0 0 1 88 2 85
2020 Supervisor 59 29 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 56
2020 Non-supervisor 59 28 3 5 2 0 2 89 8 93
2019 Supervisor 65 23 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 40
2019 Non-supervisor 57 22 12 4 2 1 1 81 6 82

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 Supervisor 28 31 29 10 2 0 0 60 12 55
2022 Non-supervisor 61 24 8 1 5 1 0 86 6 85
2020 Supervisor 36 36 12 14 2 0 0 71 16 56
2020 Non-supervisor 48 37 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 92
2019 Supervisor 40 35 18 8 0 0 0 75 8 40
2019 Non-supervisor 54 32 9 5 0 0 0 87 5 82

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 Supervisor 58 29 2 2 2 2 5 94 4 50
2022 Non-supervisor 72 15 11 0 0 1 1 89 0 85

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 Supervisor 39 34 28 55
2022 Non-supervisor 45 21 34 85
2020 Supervisor 34 30 36 56
2020 Non-supervisor 27 40 33 93
2019 Supervisor 23 42 35 40
2019 Non-supervisor 36 30 34 82

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 Supervisor 14 6 75 4 0 0 20
2022 Non-supervisor 5 13 47 0 22 14 35
2020 Supervisor 11 11 68 11 0 0 19
2020 Non-supervisor 4 16 52 4 20 4 25
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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 Supervisor 42 48 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 50
2022 Non-supervisor 43 44 10 2 0 0 0 87 2 85
2020 Supervisor 59 36 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 56
2020 Non-supervisor 49 39 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 93
2019 Supervisor 64 26 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 40
2019 Non-supervisor 47 40 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 81

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 Supervisor 29 55 8 6 0 2 0 86 6 50
2022 Non-supervisor 41 42 14 1 1 0 0 84 2 80
2020 Supervisor 46 30 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 56
2020 Non-supervisor 46 39 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 93
2019 Supervisor 50 45 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 44 39 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 82

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 Supervisor 12 12 45 26 6 0 0 32 23 55
2022 Non-supervisor 2 20 33 31 12 0 2 44 22 85
2020 Supervisor 7 27 36 25 5 0 0 30 34 56
2020 Non-supervisor 1 20 32 29 16 0 2 46 21 91
2019 Supervisor 3 18 37 25 18 0 0 42 21 40
2019 Non-supervisor 8 23 30 21 17 0 1 38 31 81

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 Supervisor 9 19 39 23 9 0 2 32 28 55
2022 Non-supervisor 13 14 47 13 10 0 2 24 28 85
2020 Supervisor 11 22 37 20 11 0 0 30 32 56
2020 Non-supervisor 15 15 35 16 18 0 0 35 30 92
2019 Supervisor 5 10 36 30 18 0 0 48 16 39
2019 Non-supervisor 20 24 35 16 5 1 0 21 44 81

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 Supervisor 6 16 32 31 14 0 2 46 22 55
2022 Non-supervisor 3 8 32 27 27 2 0 55 12 80
2020 Supervisor 4 7 41 37 11 0 0 48 11 56
2020 Non-supervisor 4 10 23 42 20 0 1 62 14 91
2019 Supervisor 0 8 36 40 13 0 3 55 8 39
2019 Non-supervisor 5 12 26 35 19 1 1 56 18 82

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 Supervisor 13 20 37 19 8 0 3 28 34 55
2022 Non-supervisor 9 15 20 20 32 1 3 54 25 85
2020 Supervisor 16 20 30 25 7 0 2 33 36 56
2020 Non-supervisor 7 10 19 30 25 3 7 61 18 90
2019 Supervisor 13 23 32 22 7 0 3 30 37 40
2019 Non-supervisor 9 21 20 23 23 0 4 48 31 81

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 Supervisor 20 28 18 24 6 0 3 31 50 55
2022 Non-supervisor 16 20 21 20 17 5 1 39 39 85
2020 Supervisor 23 16 27 23 9 0 2 33 40 56
2020 Non-supervisor 12 20 26 18 20 3 1 39 33 91
2019 Supervisor 16 22 42 12 7 0 0 20 38 40
2019 Non-supervisor 24 26 26 13 7 2 1 21 52 82

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 Supervisor 14 15 36 27 5 0 3 33 30 55
2022 Non-supervisor 7 19 34 22 17 2 0 40 26 85
2020 Supervisor 11 16 37 29 7 0 0 36 27 56
2020 Non-supervisor 6 17 36 18 21 0 1 40 24 92
2019 Supervisor 5 18 35 29 12 0 0 41 23 40
2019 Non-supervisor 12 28 32 17 10 1 0 27 41 82

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 Supervisor 0 5 18 42 34 0 0 77 5 55
2022 Non-supervisor 0 3 20 26 48 3 0 77 3 85
2020 Supervisor 2 0 16 48 34 0 0 82 2 56
2020 Non-supervisor 0 5 13 38 41 1 1 81 6 91
2019 Supervisor 0 10 20 37 30 0 3 69 11 40
2019 Non-supervisor 1 11 33 32 23 0 0 55 12 82

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 Supervisor 11 48 22 12 4 4 0 61 17 55
2022 Non-supervisor 20 47 22 8 1 2 0 68 10 85
2020 Supervisor 18 39 20 16 5 2 0 58 22 56
2020 Non-supervisor 27 40 10 13 2 8 0 73 16 92
2019 Supervisor 37 35 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 40
2019 Non-supervisor 21 40 21 15 2 1 0 62 17 82

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 Supervisor 60 29 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 50
2022 Non-supervisor 51 36 7 4 1 0 0 88 6 85
2020 Supervisor 64 29 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 56
2020 Non-supervisor 61 23 5 8 2 1 0 85 10 93
2019 Supervisor 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 55 22 7 8 7 0 0 77 15 82

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 Supervisor 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 50
2022 Non-supervisor 71 23 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 85
2020 Supervisor 70 21 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 56
2020 Non-supervisor 67 26 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 93
2019 Supervisor 65 33 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 57 24 10 7 1 0 0 82 9 82

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 Supervisor 59 24 7 6 2 2 0 84 8 50
2022 Non-supervisor 47 39 11 3 0 1 0 86 3 85
2020 Supervisor 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 55
2020 Non-supervisor 49 37 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 93
2019 Supervisor 57 35 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 52 32 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 82

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 Supervisor 39 38 7 9 4 2 0 79 14 55
2022 Non-supervisor 36 42 15 2 1 4 0 81 4 85
2020 Supervisor 32 50 12 4 2 0 0 82 5 56
2020 Non-supervisor 41 45 6 5 1 1 0 87 7 93
2019 Supervisor 36 56 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 39
2019 Non-supervisor 38 44 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 82

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 Supervisor 21 41 14 9 0 15 0 73 11 55
2022 Non-supervisor 24 36 14 11 1 14 0 69 14 85
2020 Supervisor 27 41 20 7 0 5 0 72 8 56
2020 Non-supervisor 42 29 12 10 3 4 0 74 14 93
2019 Supervisor 40 42 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 40 38 12 7 0 1 1 80 7 82

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 Supervisor 59 23 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 55
2022 Non-supervisor 59 33 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 85
2020 Supervisor 59 29 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 64 31 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 93
2019 Supervisor 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 56 37 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 82

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 Supervisor 57 20 11 8 2 2 0 79 10 55
2022 Non-supervisor 54 20 12 1 1 2 10 84 3 85

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 Supervisor 57 18 13 8 0 4 0 78 8 55
2022 Non-supervisor 51 24 9 2 1 2 10 86 4 85

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 Supervisor 19 13 36 7 2 22 0 41 13 55
2022 Non-supervisor 20 11 14 19 7 27 1 44 37 85
2020 Supervisor 11 29 29 16 4 9 4 45 22 56
2020 Non-supervisor 25 26 18 15 2 12 1 59 20 92

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 Supervisor 51 33 7 2 2 0 4 88 4 55
2022 Non-supervisor 44 33 8 2 1 3 9 87 4 85
2020 Supervisor 43 41 9 4 0 4 0 87 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 43 34 10 5 1 3 3 83 7 93

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 Supervisor 6 15 20 2 6 48 4 43 16 55
2022 Non-supervisor 4 8 19 3 3 54 7 32 18 85

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 Supervisor 30 24 19 6 4 8 8 65 11 50
2022 Non-supervisor 25 30 15 6 1 14 9 72 9 85
2020 Supervisor 39 30 9 7 2 9 4 80 10 56
2020 Non-supervisor 26 23 16 9 2 13 12 64 14 93
2019 Supervisor 54 31 5 8 0 0 3 87 8 40
2019 Non-supervisor 28 19 10 13 8 10 13 61 27 81

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 Supervisor 32 42 7 15 4 0 0 74 19 55
2022 Non-supervisor 28 37 24 6 3 2 0 66 9 85
2020 Supervisor 36 46 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 56
2020 Non-supervisor 33 33 14 13 2 4 0 70 16 93
2019 Supervisor 66 21 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 29 38 16 11 5 1 0 68 16 82

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 Supervisor 19 43 21 10 4 4 0 65 14 55
2022 Non-supervisor 28 36 26 7 2 1 0 65 9 85
2020 Supervisor 27 45 12 14 0 2 0 73 15 56
2020 Non-supervisor 35 41 13 9 1 2 0 77 10 93
2019 Supervisor 51 25 19 0 0 5 0 80 0 39
2019 Non-supervisor 29 33 23 10 5 0 0 62 15 82

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 Supervisor 15 18 17 21 8 18 3 42 36 55
2022 Non-supervisor 16 26 25 12 4 16 2 51 18 85
2020 Supervisor 11 27 20 14 7 12 9 48 27 56
2020 Non-supervisor 20 29 24 6 1 17 2 61 9 92
2019 Supervisor 22 15 22 13 0 17 10 52 17 40
2019 Non-supervisor 13 22 24 11 7 19 2 45 24 82

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 Supervisor 64 30 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 55
2022 Non-supervisor 51 40 8 0 1 0 0 91 1 85
2020 Supervisor 64 27 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 57 39 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 93

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 Supervisor 46 34 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 55
2022 Non-supervisor 55 30 9 6 1 0 0 85 7 85
2020 Supervisor 57 27 9 5 0 0 2 85 6 56
2020 Non-supervisor 48 37 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 93
2019 Supervisor 66 21 0 5 7 0 0 87 13 40
2019 Non-supervisor 60 26 7 4 2 0 1 87 6 82

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 Supervisor 62 30 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 55
2022 Non-supervisor 64 33 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 85
2020 Supervisor 45 45 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 49 34 9 6 1 1 0 84 8 92
2019 Supervisor 69 28 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 40
2019 Non-supervisor 63 24 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 82

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 Supervisor 78 18 0 2 2 0 0 97 3 55
2022 Non-supervisor 85 12 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 85
2020 Supervisor 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 56
2020 Non-supervisor 86 13 0 0 1 0 0 99 1 93

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 Supervisor 91 7 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 55
2022 Non-supervisor 95 4 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 85
2019 Supervisor 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 95 4 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 82

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 Supervisor 78 17 4 0 0 2 0 96 0 55
2022 Non-supervisor 86 12 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 80
2020 Supervisor 79 20 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 56
2020 Non-supervisor 87 10 2 0 0 1 0 98 0 93
2019 Supervisor 72 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 71 23 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 82

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 Supervisor 10 90 55
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 85

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 Non-supervisor 6 10 9 4 1 56 14 52 18 85
2020 Supervisor 14 13 18 0 2 54 0 58 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 10 11 15 2 1 49 12 53 8 93
2019 Supervisor 14 10 13 5 0 37 21 57 12 40
2019 Non-supervisor 11 11 16 4 4 45 10 48 16 82

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 Supervisor 19 41 21 6 0 14 0 70 7 55
2022 Non-supervisor 24 32 15 10 0 16 3 69 13 85
2020 Supervisor 27 36 21 5 2 9 0 69 8 56
2020 Non-supervisor 24 38 14 4 2 18 0 75 8 93
2019 Supervisor 39 44 8 3 0 5 2 89 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 26 28 18 7 1 18 1 67 11 82

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 Non-supervisor 7 93 85

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 Supervisor 16 7 12 4 0 58 4 60 9 55
2022 Non-supervisor 7 12 18 3 1 51 7 45 11 85
2020 Supervisor 13 11 13 0 0 62 2 65 0 55
2020 Non-supervisor 13 9 14 2 0 55 8 57 6 93
2019 Supervisor 14 10 8 0 3 42 23 70 7 40
2019 Non-supervisor 11 12 18 1 0 49 9 54 3 82

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 Supervisor 25 32 9 9 2 23 0 73 15 55
2022 Non-supervisor 20 30 18 7 2 21 2 65 12 85
2020 Supervisor 29 32 25 7 0 7 0 65 8 56
2020 Non-supervisor 26 30 15 4 2 23 0 72 8 93
2019 Supervisor 36 33 13 0 3 10 5 82 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 26 27 22 3 0 22 0 68 4 82

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 Supervisor 10 90 55
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 80
2020 Supervisor 12 88 56
2020 Non-supervisor 18 82 92
2019 Supervisor 15 85 40
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 82

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 Non-supervisor 71 29 10

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 63 37 10

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 Supervisor 49 33 2 13 0 2 2 85 14 55
2022 Non-supervisor 40 35 10 4 2 4 5 82 7 85
2020 Supervisor 57 30 5 4 0 2 2 91 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 56 33 2 3 2 0 3 92 6 93

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 Supervisor 83 10 0 2 4 50
2022 Non-supervisor 87 5 0 1 7 75

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 Supervisor 43 57 50
2022 Non-supervisor 50 50 75

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 Supervisor 49 51 50
2022 Non-supervisor 48 52 80

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 Supervisor 69 31 50
2022 Non-supervisor 60 40 80

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 Supervisor 73 27 50
2022 Non-supervisor 50 50 80

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 Supervisor 27 73 50
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 80

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 Supervisor 41 59 50
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 80

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 Supervisor 17 83 50
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 80

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 Supervisor 21 79 50
2022 Non-supervisor 20 80 80

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 Supervisor 12 88 50
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 80

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 Supervisor 27 73 50
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 80

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 Supervisor 25 75 50
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 80

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 Supervisor 2 98 50
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 80

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 Supervisor 13 87 50
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 80

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 Supervisor 71 19 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 50
2022 Non-supervisor 73 12 6 3 1 1 3 89 4 80

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 Supervisor 6 9 16 17 49 0 2 67 16 50
2022 Non-supervisor 2 10 11 20 45 3 9 74 13 80

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 Supervisor 11 36 12 18 19 4 0 39 49 50
2022 Non-supervisor 1 11 22 20 40 4 2 64 13 80
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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 Supervisor 58 25 4 8 2 4 0 87 10 55
2022 Non-supervisor 50 36 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 85
2020 Supervisor 58 25 5 5 2 2 2 87 8 55
2020 Non-supervisor 53 41 1 4 1 0 0 94 5 93

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 Supervisor 2 0 2 4 48 9 35 93 3 55
2022 Non-supervisor 0 1 9 4 47 3 36 84 2 85

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 Supervisor 23 41 21 13 2 0 0 64 15 55
2022 Non-supervisor 18 44 18 10 4 8 0 66 15 85
2020 Supervisor 39 38 16 4 4 0 0 77 7 56
2020 Non-supervisor 44 32 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 93
2019 Supervisor 35 52 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 40
2019 Non-supervisor 30 41 7 16 4 2 0 73 20 82

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 36 30 19 0 55
2022 Non-supervisor 9 16 44 26 5 85

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 Supervisor 62 18 11 7 0 2 0 81 7 55
2022 Non-supervisor 51 34 12 2 0 0 1 86 2 85
2020 Supervisor 52 30 5 5 4 2 2 85 9 56
2020 Non-supervisor 55 28 8 3 3 0 2 86 7 92

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 Supervisor 53 27 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 55
2022 Non-supervisor 42 34 11 10 2 0 1 77 12 85
2020 Supervisor 46 29 5 11 5 2 2 78 17 56
2020 Non-supervisor 44 33 11 6 4 0 1 78 11 93

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 Supervisor 30 35 19 13 0 2 0 67 14 55
2022 Non-supervisor 29 50 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 85
2020 Supervisor 37 43 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 56
2020 Non-supervisor 42 33 15 4 4 0 1 76 9 93
2019 Supervisor 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 33 38 10 17 2 0 0 71 19 82

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 Supervisor 22 50 13 13 0 2 0 73 13 55
2020 Supervisor 32 39 16 11 2 0 0 71 12 56
2019 Supervisor 29 42 16 7 3 3 0 74 10 40

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 Supervisor 80 14 0 4 2 0 0 94 6 55
2022 Non-supervisor 67 15 14 0 2 0 2 84 2 85
2020 Supervisor 65 15 11 2 6 0 2 81 8 54
2020 Non-supervisor 53 25 16 1 4 1 0 78 5 93
2019 Supervisor 45 28 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 40
2019 Non-supervisor 48 32 13 4 4 0 0 80 7 82

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 Supervisor 6 27 29 21 18 0 0 32 39 50
2022 Non-supervisor 22 28 31 11 8 0 0 50 19 85
2020 Supervisor 12 20 25 25 16 0 2 33 42 56
2020 Non-supervisor 26 32 23 11 8 0 1 59 18 93
2019 Supervisor 20 20 28 21 10 0 0 40 31 39
2019 Non-supervisor 22 36 14 13 15 0 0 58 28 81

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 Supervisor 13 39 21 12 16 0 0 52 28 55
2022 Non-supervisor 23 44 18 11 4 0 0 67 15 85
2020 Supervisor 16 38 25 18 2 0 2 55 20 56
2020 Non-supervisor 36 35 13 8 6 0 2 72 14 92
2019 Supervisor 25 35 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 40
2019 Non-supervisor 37 32 14 10 8 0 0 69 17 81

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 Supervisor 12 19 25 23 21 0 0 31 43 55
2022 Non-supervisor 24 18 26 13 17 1 1 43 31 85
2020 Supervisor 15 20 22 20 24 0 0 34 44 55
2020 Non-supervisor 30 26 23 11 8 1 1 58 19 92
2019 Supervisor 17 10 33 28 13 0 0 27 41 40
2019 Non-supervisor 25 28 20 11 16 0 0 53 27 81

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 Supervisor 41 35 7 7 8 0 2 77 15 55
2022 Non-supervisor 52 28 7 5 0 0 8 87 5 85
2020 Supervisor 43 36 9 9 2 0 2 80 11 56
2020 Non-supervisor 52 29 8 3 2 1 4 86 6 92
2019 Supervisor 45 30 10 12 3 0 0 75 15 40
2019 Non-supervisor 66 27 5 1 0 0 1 94 1 82

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 Supervisor 32 35 9 12 12 0 0 67 24 55
2022 Non-supervisor 29 28 23 8 11 0 1 58 19 85
2020 Supervisor 41 25 14 11 7 0 2 67 18 56
2020 Non-supervisor 38 33 15 4 9 1 0 71 13 92
2019 Supervisor 45 18 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 40
2019 Non-supervisor 45 28 17 2 6 0 1 74 9 82

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 Supervisor 23 33 18 15 10 0 2 57 25 55
2022 Non-supervisor 34 32 16 9 5 2 2 69 15 85
2020 Supervisor 30 23 30 11 4 0 2 55 15 56
2020 Non-supervisor 41 29 15 10 2 0 2 72 12 92
2019 Supervisor 32 27 25 13 0 0 3 61 13 40
2019 Non-supervisor 28 41 17 8 5 0 0 69 13 81

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 Supervisor 15 40 23 16 6 0 0 55 22 55
2022 Non-supervisor 32 32 21 6 7 0 2 65 14 80
2020 Supervisor 21 29 36 7 5 0 2 51 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 41 29 16 9 3 0 2 71 12 93
2019 Supervisor 23 33 26 13 2 0 3 57 16 39
2019 Non-supervisor 33 33 22 6 5 0 0 67 11 81

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 Supervisor 23 32 15 19 10 0 2 56 29 55
2022 Non-supervisor 43 25 18 9 3 0 1 69 13 80
2020 Supervisor 34 30 21 9 4 0 2 65 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 43 33 9 11 3 0 1 77 14 93
2019 Supervisor 37 40 18 0 3 0 3 79 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 81

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 Supervisor 39 32 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 55
2022 Non-supervisor 49 27 14 2 7 0 1 77 9 80
2020 Supervisor 46 27 11 9 4 0 4 76 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 52 28 13 2 2 0 2 82 4 92
2019 Supervisor 48 35 10 3 0 0 5 86 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 48 27 9 11 4 1 0 76 15 81

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 Supervisor 49 17 20 5 8 0 2 67 13 55
2022 Non-supervisor 47 27 9 12 3 0 2 76 15 85
2020 Supervisor 34 29 25 5 5 0 2 64 11 56
2020 Non-supervisor 34 37 15 5 8 0 1 72 13 93

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 Supervisor 36 30 15 12 8 0 0 66 20 55
2022 Non-supervisor 40 23 25 7 5 0 1 64 11 80
2020 Supervisor 29 25 32 9 4 0 2 55 13 56
2020 Non-supervisor 39 33 16 6 3 0 2 74 10 93
2019 Supervisor 37 33 16 5 10 0 0 69 15 40
2019 Non-supervisor 39 32 21 5 3 0 0 72 8 81

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 Supervisor 45 30 8 8 10 0 0 75 18 55
2022 Non-supervisor 51 18 9 5 13 0 4 72 18 85
2020 Supervisor 62 22 13 0 0 0 4 87 0 56
2020 Non-supervisor 54 20 15 6 3 0 2 75 9 91
2019 Supervisor 71 16 5 5 0 0 3 89 5 40
2019 Non-supervisor 73 15 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 80

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 Supervisor 72 17 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 55
2022 Non-supervisor 65 25 8 1 0 0 1 91 1 85
2020 Supervisor 66 20 9 2 2 0 2 87 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 60 24 11 4 0 0 1 85 4 92

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 Supervisor 79 6 4 0 2 2 7 93 2 55
2022 Non-supervisor 68 14 5 4 1 0 8 89 5 85
2020 Supervisor 88 5 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 56
2020 Non-supervisor 72 13 4 0 2 1 8 93 2 93
2019 Supervisor 80 7 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 84 10 1 0 1 0 4 97 1 81

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 Supervisor 77 9 4 4 0 2 4 92 4 50
2022 Non-supervisor 81 5 4 5 0 1 3 91 5 80
2020 Supervisor 82 11 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 55
2020 Non-supervisor 87 5 5 1 0 0 1 93 1 92
2019 Supervisor 93 2 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 84 5 4 2 4 0 1 90 6 81

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 Supervisor 74 15 5 2 2 0 2 90 4 55
2022 Non-supervisor 75 15 3 1 2 0 3 93 4 80
2020 Supervisor 59 23 14 0 0 0 4 85 0 56
2020 Non-supervisor 74 15 5 3 0 0 2 91 3 92
2019 Supervisor 65 22 10 0 0 0 3 90 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 64 20 10 2 4 0 0 84 6 81

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 Supervisor 57 13 10 7 10 2 2 73 17 55
2022 Non-supervisor 72 13 7 2 1 1 3 89 4 85
2020 Supervisor 65 16 9 2 2 0 6 86 4 55
2020 Non-supervisor 72 11 10 2 3 0 2 85 6 92
2019 Supervisor 65 16 15 0 3 0 3 82 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 70 12 9 5 4 0 0 83 8 81

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 Supervisor 61 16 16 3 2 0 2 79 5 55
2022 Non-supervisor 72 4 2 0 0 0 22 97 0 85
2020 Supervisor 52 27 12 4 2 0 4 81 6 56
2020 Non-supervisor 76 2 1 0 0 0 20 99 0 93
2019 Supervisor 45 20 20 8 3 0 5 68 11 40
2019 Non-supervisor 67 5 1 1 0 0 25 97 2 80

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 Supervisor 84 8 2 2 0 0 4 96 2 55
2022 Non-supervisor 76 15 6 0 0 0 2 94 0 80
2020 Supervisor 66 25 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 56
2020 Non-supervisor 79 13 3 1 1 0 2 94 2 92
2019 Supervisor 67 27 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 40
2019 Non-supervisor 73 14 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 81

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 Supervisor 89 6 0 2 0 2 2 98 2 55
2022 Non-supervisor 72 14 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 85
2020 Supervisor 84 9 2 4 0 0 2 94 4 56
2020 Non-supervisor 67 13 3 7 5 1 3 84 13 92
2019 Supervisor 87 3 0 3 0 0 8 97 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 87 2 4 2 1 1 2 93 4 81

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 Supervisor 61 26 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 55
2022 Non-supervisor 49 25 14 3 7 0 1 75 10 85
2020 Supervisor 55 25 9 7 0 2 2 83 8 55
2020 Non-supervisor 49 29 10 5 4 0 2 80 10 91
2019 Supervisor 45 40 5 3 0 0 8 92 3 40
2019 Non-supervisor 47 27 14 5 5 0 2 76 10 81

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 Supervisor 6 24 46 16 8 0 0 30 24 55
2022 Non-supervisor 10 34 40 11 3 0 1 45 14 85
2020 Supervisor 14 36 30 18 2 0 0 50 20 56
2020 Non-supervisor 24 38 26 9 4 0 0 61 13 93
2019 Supervisor 22 28 30 18 3 0 0 50 21 40
2019 Non-supervisor 20 36 30 7 6 0 0 56 14 82

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 Supervisor 10 18 39 21 12 0 0 32 28 55
2022 Non-supervisor 4 13 43 27 13 0 1 40 17 85
2020 Supervisor 7 25 34 18 16 0 0 34 32 56
2020 Non-supervisor 10 11 32 32 15 0 0 47 20 93
2019 Supervisor 3 16 25 34 23 0 0 57 18 39
2019 Non-supervisor 10 20 34 23 13 0 0 37 30 81
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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 Supervisor 9 87 2 2 55
2022 Non-supervisor 8 77 15 0 85
2020 Supervisor 18 70 11 2 56
2020 Non-supervisor 16 68 15 1 93

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 Supervisor 60 40 10
2020 Non-supervisor 60 40 15

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 Supervisor 49 21 6 2 4 0 19 86 7 55
2022 Non-supervisor 37 17 8 3 3 4 28 79 10 85
2020 Supervisor 53 16 15 2 5 0 9 76 8 55
2020 Non-supervisor 43 16 10 5 9 1 16 71 17 93
2019 Supervisor 38 21 15 13 8 0 5 62 22 39
2019 Non-supervisor 50 14 11 6 11 1 6 69 19 81

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 Supervisor 40 30 10 0 0 0 20 88 0 10
2020 Non-supervisor 27 40 0 7 13 0 13 77 23 15

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 Supervisor 10 0 10 10 40 0 30 14 71 10
2020 Non-supervisor 20 7 20 7 27 0 20 33 42 15
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