2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Security Intelligence Service by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 33 10 8 4 0 0 79 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 39 8 9 10 0 0 73 19
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 40 13 11 6 0 0 70 17
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 26 12 14 9 1 0 65 22
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 41 7 7 5 0 0 81 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 40 13 12 7 0 0 68 19
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 41 12 13 7 0 0 68 20
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 40 13 10 6 0 0 70 16

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 37 12 8 5 1 0 74 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 34 15 12 15 0 0 58 27
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 33 16 16 14 0 0 53 31
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 32 9 14 23 1 0 54 37
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 35 12 12 3 0 0 73 15
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 35 17 16 11 0 0 57 26
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 33 17 20 13 0 0 50 33
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 38 14 16 12 0 0 58 28

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 33 7 4 2 0 0 88 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 34 9 5 5 0 0 81 10
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 6
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 27 11 2 3 1 0 83 5
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 30 10 6 1 0 0 83 7
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 33 9 6 2 0 0 84 8
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 33 9 4 3 0 0 83 8
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 31 11 7 3 0 0 79 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 40 14 7 7 0 0 73 14
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 43 13 9 4 0 0 74 13
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 36 13 7 7 1 0 73 14
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 33 11 7 1 0 0 80 9
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 43 12 8 4 0 0 76 12
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 41 15 9 5 0 0 71 14
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 36 14 5 3 0 0 78 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 31 13 10 10 1 0 66 20
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 24 15 22 25 0 0 38 47
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 21 18 26 25 0 0 31 51
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 25 16 20 24 1 0 40 44
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 30 17 9 9 0 0 64 19
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 25 22 19 15 0 0 44 33
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 27 20 25 14 0 0 41 39
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 24 21 19 13 1 0 47 32

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 32 11 15 6 0 0 68 21
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 27 16 22 22 0 0 40 44
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 26 17 25 23 0 0 35 48
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 27 13 22 25 1 0 40 47
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 35 14 9 7 0 0 70 16
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 29 19 21 13 0 0 47 34
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 31 19 23 14 0 0 43 38
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 29 20 19 10 0 0 52 28

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 22 16 11 12 4 1 59 24
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 22 11 20 25 2 0 42 47
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 23 17 20 19 4 1 41 41
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 24 11 16 20 4 1 50 38
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 18 22 13 13 1 1 51 26
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 21 21 21 17 3 0 40 39
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 20 19 24 15 4 0 40 40
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 24 13 13 11 2 1 62 25
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 26 8 4 3 1 4 85 7
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 29 8 2 4 0 2 85 6
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 62 24 7 2 2 1 2 89 4
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 59 23 7 3 4 1 3 85 7
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 23 11 3 3 1 3 83 6
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 26 11 5 3 0 2 81 8
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 29 10 4 2 0 1 84 6
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 34 16 3 3 0 2 78 6

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 28 7 7 3 1 1 83 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 31 9 9 6 0 1 77 14
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 33 9 7 5 0 0 79 12
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 27 9 10 9 2 1 71 20
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 29 7 9 1 0 1 82 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 29 12 10 7 0 0 71 17
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 31 12 10 7 0 1 71 17

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 24 8 4 4 0 0 84 8
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 27 9 8 7 0 0 76 15
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 27 10 7 8 0 0 75 15
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 23 12 10 6 1 1 71 17
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 25 8 5 3 0 1 83 8
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 27 11 8 7 0 1 73 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 31 10 9 6 0 0 75 15
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 71 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 31 14 8 7 7 0 69 16
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 29 17 16 17 6 0 47 35
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 28 21 19 18 4 0 40 39
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 30 10 13 25 5 1 49 40
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 31 17 7 4 6 0 70 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 28 16 19 13 5 0 49 34
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 27 20 20 15 3 0 43 36
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 30 23 16 14 2 0 46 30

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 34 13 12 11 4 0 62 25
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 23 16 18 31 1 0 35 49
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 21 16 24 31 0 0 28 55
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 22 11 21 32 1 1 35 54
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 33 20 12 8 2 0 59 20
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 25 15 24 22 1 0 38 47
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 23 17 23 27 0 0 33 50
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 29 17 18 21 1 0 44 40

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 27 21 15 13 5 1 48 30
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 17 17 20 37 1 0 25 58
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 17 14 26 37 2 0 21 64
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 17 14 21 39 2 1 24 61
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 31 21 16 13 3 0 48 30
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 18 19 25 27 1 0 28 53
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 17 19 26 31 1 0 23 58
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 22 22 27 20 1 0 30 48

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 26 20 16 16 1 0 47 33
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 18 14 27 34 0 0 25 60
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 18 17 28 30 1 0 24 58
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 23 14 19 34 2 0 31 54
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 31 15 21 14 1 0 50 35
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 21 16 28 26 0 0 30 54
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 24 21 25 22 1 0 32 48
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 24 24 20 16 1 0 39 36
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 32 11 13 7 1 0 68 21
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 31 15 17 16 0 0 52 33
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 31 16 17 17 0 0 49 34
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 25 10 20 22 1 0 47 43
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 34 16 10 3 0 0 71 13
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 34 15 17 13 0 0 55 30
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 32 18 19 15 0 0 48 34
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 33 20 17 13 0 0 51 30

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 44 10 10 5 0 0 75 15
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 44 11 16 11 0 0 62 27
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 44 13 15 9 0 0 64 23
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 35 14 16 10 1 0 59 26
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 39 11 13 2 0 0 73 15
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 40 14 16 7 0 0 63 23
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 43 14 16 6 0 0 65 21
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 34 21 12 9 0 0 58 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 34 7 8 5 1 1 79 14
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 30 10 11 6 0 1 73 17
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 34 11 9 6 0 0 74 15
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 32 11 12 8 2 1 68 20
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 25 10 9 2 0 1 78 11
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 32 12 9 7 0 1 72 16
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 31 12 10 6 0 1 72 15
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 29 16 12 10 0 0 62 22

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 33 9 17 8 0 1 66 25
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 35 12 22 14 0 0 52 36
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 35 13 22 15 0 0 50 37
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 38 10 16 14 1 1 60 30
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 35 14 13 6 0 0 68 18
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 35 13 19 8 0 0 59 27
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 38 15 19 7 0 0 59 26
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 37 11 12 6 0 1 71 18

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 20 10 2 5 1 2 81 8
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 11
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 23 11 6 4 1 1 78 11
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 24 13 9 7 3 3 69 17
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 22 10 4 4 2 1 82 8
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 20 11 8 7 2 1 74 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 24 14 6 6 1 1 74 12
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 20 22 5 9 2 2 63 14

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 31 14 15 12 3 0 59 27
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 24 14 23 29 0 0 34 53
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 19 15 25 35 0 0 25 60
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 21 12 24 30 3 1 32 55
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 28 16 17 13 3 0 52 32
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 25 16 23 23 1 0 38 46
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 18 20 28 25 1 0 26 54
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 22 24 25 20 1 1 30 45

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 26 13 4 4 1 4 77 9
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 26 16 8 7 1 3 69 15
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 25 17 8 9 1 3 65 18
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 22 16 8 9 1 7 65 18
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 23 9 2 2 0 4 86 4
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 21 13 7 7 0 4 72 14
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 22 19 6 6 0 3 69 12
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 24 10 7 1 0 5 81 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 25 14 7 3 3 4 74 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 22 22 8 11 0 2 58 20
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 22 19 9 7 2 4 62 17
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 24 14 5 6 2 7 73 12
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 20 16 7 2 0 4 74 9
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 23 19 9 6 1 3 64 16
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 28 18 8 6 1 3 67 14
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 21 21 7 2 1 5 69 9

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 75 9 2 2 1 4 6 93 4
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 12 5 2 4 3 6 88 6
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 13 5 3 4 4 6 86 9
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 57 15 9 6 5 2 6 78 12
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 71 12 6 2 0 2 7 91 3
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 70 11 5 4 3 4 4 87 7
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 13 7 3 3 3 4 85 7
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 11 11 5 5 5 5 78 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 9 1 2 2 2 12 93 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 8 3 2 2 1 12 92 5
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 8 5 2 3 1 15 89 6
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 70 6 2 5 2 2 13 90 7
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 8 5 1 2 1 9 91 4
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 8 5 3 3 3 8 88 6
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 72 10 4 2 3 1 9 90 5
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 71 13 2 2 2 3 7 93 4

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 30 10 17 12 2 1 59 30
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 30 8 22 23 0 1 47 46
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 28 7 22 30 0 1 41 52
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 26 10 15 33 1 4 40 50
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 31 15 14 16 1 1 53 31
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 23 15 24 23 1 2 36 49
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 22 16 24 29 0 0 31 53
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 23 11 23 30 1 2 33 55

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 36 11 8 6 1 0 75 14
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 38 14 12 11 0 0 63 24
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 43 11 12 9 0 0 67 21
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 37 13 14 6 1 1 67 20
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 38 11 12 3 0 0 75 15
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 37 14 13 10 0 0 62 23
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 40 14 16 8 0 0 62 24
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 39 16 9 8 0 0 67 17

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 33 9 10 5 0 0 76 15
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 36 10 13 8 0 0 68 22
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 42 12 9 8 0 0 72 17
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 33 15 10 8 1 1 66 18
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 28 10 9 6 0 0 75 14
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 36 18 13 7 0 0 61 21
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 34 18 11 9 0 0 62 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 38 12 8 4 1 0 76 12
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 34 15 13 12 0 1 60 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 32 20 16 8 0 1 56 24
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 32 15 14 13 1 0 58 27
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 42 14 8 2 0 0 76 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 40 17 15 6 1 1 61 21
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 39 17 20 7 0 0 56 26
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 36 21 11 9 0 0 59 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 40 14 9 5 2 0 71 15
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 39 19 17 10 1 0 54 27
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 40 23 12 8 1 1 56 21
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 39 13 14 11 2 2 61 26
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 40 13 13 3 3 0 70 16
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 39 22 15 7 4 0 55 22
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 39 23 18 4 2 0 54 22
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 40 22 15 7 1 0 55 23

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 28 7 7 6 1 1 80 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 33 9 13 8 0 0 69 21
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 38 8 12 10 0 0 69 23
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 31 16 14 9 1 0 62 22
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 29 8 8 4 0 1 80 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 31 13 14 8 0 0 65 22
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 35 10 16 9 0 0 64 26
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 44 13 11 9 0 0 67 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 27 14 8 3 1 1 74 12
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 33 18 10 8 0 1 64 18
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 32 19 14 10 0 1 56 25
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 25 14 23 13 1 1 49 37
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 28 14 4 3 0 0 79 7
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 36 15 7 6 0 1 72 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 31 18 10 8 0 0 63 18
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 29 18 15 8 0 0 59 23

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 21 4 4 2 1 3 90 6
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 21 6 3 4 1 3 87 7
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 24 6 3 3 2 2 87 6
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 24 12 3 5 3 4 79 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 27 24
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 22 31
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 24 41
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 22 27
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 33 29
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 20 40
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 28 37
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 29 29

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 2 59 23 6 2 7
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 46 33 13 0 5
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 40 36 13 0 5
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 14 29 9 2 6
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 45 38 1 2 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 40 39 12 0 4
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 37 41 10 0 6
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 12 16 15 0 1
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 35 6 5 4 0 0 85 9
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 38 8 9 8 0 0 75 17
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 45 8 9 5 0 0 78 14
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 38 7 9 5 1 0 79 14
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 8
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 38 12 8 5 0 0 75 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 43 9 7 5 0 0 79 12
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 30 16 8 1 0 0 75 9

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 38 14 11 7 1 0 67 19
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 33 15 18 17 0 0 50 35
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 37 16 19 16 0 0 49 35
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 33 13 17 16 1 1 54 33
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 40 17 12 8 0 0 62 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 41 19 14 10 0 0 57 24
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 40 16 13 7 0 0 64 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 17 42 18 11 1 4 30 25
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 27 35 12 7 1 1 20 45
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 30 38 13 3 0 1 16 45
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 31 34 12 3 1 2 16 50
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 21 32 30 7 0 0 37 31
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 27 34 20 6 0 1 27 39
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 30 34 19 4 0 1 23 43
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 29 35 16 3 0 1 19 46

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 29 29 13 10 1 4 24 45
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 28 27 8 4 1 1 13 60
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 28 25 10 5 0 2 15 59
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 26 27 9 4 1 3 14 58
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 19 32 14 13 2 0 27 40
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 22 27 12 6 0 1 18 54
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 28 20 9 4 0 1 13 67
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 25 25 10 4 1 1 15 60

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 9 23 34 24 1 5 62 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 12 35 29 12 1 2 42 21
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 16 35 31 9 0 1 40 25
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 23 36 20 6 1 3 28 35
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 11 23 36 24 1 1 61 15
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 13 33 35 13 0 2 49 17
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 14 32 37 8 0 1 46 21
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 21 37 22 9 0 1 31 31

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 19 26 15 15 1 4 32 40
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 28 18 7 5 0 1 13 69
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 29 17 6 2 0 1 8 75
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 48 22 14 11 2 1 2 14 72
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 14 30 20 18 0 2 40 29
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 24 27 17 8 0 1 25 48
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 26 27 12 5 0 1 18 55
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 30 24 9 7 0 1 16 59

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 27 22 14 8 5 3 24 52
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 25 20 7 5 1 1 12 67
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 27 20 7 3 0 2 11 69
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 31 17 8 3 1 4 11 71
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 18 29 21 15 2 3 39 31
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 23 24 22 9 1 2 31 44
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 24 28 20 8 0 1 28 43
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 19 35 18 9 0 1 27 37

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 24 30 13 10 4 2 24 45
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 26 27 10 4 1 2 15 58
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 25 24 7 4 1 2 12 63
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 28 23 7 4 1 3 12 64
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 23 28 19 11 1 0 30 41
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 28 26 14 4 1 1 19 54
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 27 22 12 3 1 1 16 62
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 29 24 10 6 1 1 16 59

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 19 26 22 14 1 4 38 34
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 20 35 17 9 0 0 27 38
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 25 32 18 7 1 1 25 42
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 23 31 16 8 1 2 25 44
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 17 28 26 18 1 0 44 27
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 19 29 26 14 0 1 40 30
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 24 34 23 8 0 1 31 35
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 20 34 27 9 0 1 35 31

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 24 18 25 19 2 1 37 44
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 15 13 29 39 0 0 19 68
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 1 13 13 32 40 1 0 14 72
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 4 19 15 24 37 1 1 23 62
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 28 16 25 14 2 0 44 40
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 18 19 34 23 1 0 24 58
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 20 18 32 26 1 0 23 59
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 24 16 27 27 1 0 30 53

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 23 6 8 6 1 0 81 14
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 29 6 10 7 1 0 77 17
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 28 6 10 6 0 0 78 16
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 27 6 10 6 1 1 78 17
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 23 11 4 6 0 0 79 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 33 10 9 6 1 0 75 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 31 9 9 6 0 0 75 15
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 29 10 9 8 0 1 73 18

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 23 5 5 3 0 0 86 8
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 33 4 7 3 0 0 85 10
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 31 5 6 3 0 0 86 9
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 48 32 10 6 3 1 1 81 9
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 26 5 5 2 0 0 88 7
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 35 7 8 2 0 0 83 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 35 7 6 2 0 0 84 8
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 34 11 9 3 0 1 77 12

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 26 7 6 2 1 0 85 8
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 38 7 4 4 0 0 85 8
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 36 10 4 3 0 0 84 7
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 31 8 9 5 2 1 78 13
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 84 5
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 40 9 5 2 1 0 84 7
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 37 8 7 3 1 0 82 9
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 45 9 9 5 1 1 77 14

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 37 9 9 4 1 0 78 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 39 19 14 9 2 0 58 23
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 40 20 15 8 1 0 56 23
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 36 17 15 11 2 1 56 27
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 42 11 10 3 0 0 76 13
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 42 17 15 6 1 0 62 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 39 22 15 5 1 0 57 20
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 40 17 13 9 0 0 61 22

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 36 12 7 3 6 1 75 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 38 15 10 5 6 1 68 16
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 46 12 9 4 5 0 74 13
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 36 10 10 6 2 1 73 17
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 33 18 6 4 5 0 71 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 40 16 8 5 3 0 69 14
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 40 17 8 4 2 0 71 12
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 40 15 10 6 1 0 68 16

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 28 7 4 2 0 0 86 7
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 39 12 12 7 0 0 69 19
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 41 10 15 8 0 0 67 23
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 34 7 18 11 1 0 63 29
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 31 7 3 0 0 0 90 3
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 36 13 10 5 0 0 72 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 41 15 9 5 0 0 72 13
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 35 13 11 5 0 0 71 16

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 24 9 7 3 7 4 79 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 27 10 6 5 5 4 78 11
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 30 9 6 4 2 2 80 11
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 28 11 7 6 2 2 75 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 23 9 6 3 8 4 79 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 27 10 5 5 4 4 78 11
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 28 10 8 3 3 2 79 11
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 26 12 9 5 2 2 73 14

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 24 22 8 2 12 1 63 12
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 25 30 10 4 10 1 51 16
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 31 28 7 2 9 0 59 10
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 31 23 4 5 6 1 66 9
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 34 17 6 4 8 0 71 11
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 36 17 10 5 7 1 66 16
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 36 21 7 3 4 0 68 10
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 37 19 7 6 3 0 67 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 31 8 5 6 5 2 80 12
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 35 8 9 6 4 5 75 16
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 39 11 6 4 3 3 77 12
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 31 10 5 6 3 2 78 12
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 32 8 5 6 3 2 80 11
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 35 11 10 7 3 1 70 18
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 36 12 8 4 2 1 75 12
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 30 15 9 4 2 1 72 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 12 20 3 6 42 9 41 19
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 10 24 7 6 40 7 30 24
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 14 25 7 8 38 3 32 26
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 16 29 5 10 28 2 36 21

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 0 0 14 79 7 0 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 7 7 0 71 14 0 8 83
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 0 0 54 38 8 0 0 100
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 0 25 17 50 8 0 0 73

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 25 13 11 7 4 3 67 19
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 30 15 12 12 4 2 59 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 33 13 12 11 2 3 62 24
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 32 13 12 11 2 5 62 24
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 24 16 7 7 7 1 68 14
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 28 16 14 10 5 2 58 25
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 38 13 13 10 2 2 62 24
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 33 22 12 11 0 2 53 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 39 14 9 4 5 2 72 14
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 32 18 16 14 4 1 51 31
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 38 17 17 10 3 1 54 28
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 38 15 13 11 1 1 60 24
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 36 13 7 5 4 0 74 13
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 37 17 12 10 2 1 60 22
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 41 17 13 6 2 1 64 19
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 33 19 10 6 2 0 65 16

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 40 18 6 4 2 1 72 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 33 22 15 12 1 0 51 27
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 38 21 19 8 1 0 51 27
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 28 22 14 13 1 0 50 27
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 40 17 5 4 1 0 74 9
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 37 22 14 7 1 0 57 21
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 39 22 14 5 1 0 59 19
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 34 20 13 6 1 0 60 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 26 17 13 7 13 3 56 23
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 21 17 19 23 8 1 36 46
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 20 19 20 27 5 1 30 50
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 25 15 15 23 4 1 44 40
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 26 17 10 11 8 1 58 23
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 20 16 23 20 8 1 36 47
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 25 16 25 19 4 0 37 46
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 26 13 19 20 1 0 47 39

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 43 6 19 10 0 0 65 29
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 38 7 25 19 0 0 49 44
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 36 5 29 21 0 0 45 50
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 38 6 20 23 1 0 50 44
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 39 7 17 6 0 0 70 23
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 39 8 20 11 0 0 60 32
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 40 6 24 12 0 0 58 36
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 36 8 22 9 0 0 62 30

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 36 4 12 5 0 0 78 18
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 38 7 15 8 0 0 70 23
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 37 8 13 9 0 0 70 22
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 28 8 11 8 1 0 73 19
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 31 7 10 2 0 0 81 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 35 9 12 6 0 0 73 18
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 37 6 16 4 0 0 74 20
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 34 6 6 2 0 0 85 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 33 9 8 2 0 0 81 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 35 12 14 8 0 0 66 22
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 34 10 13 9 0 0 67 22
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 33 10 10 10 1 0 71 19
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 38 12 8 3 0 0 77 11
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 35 15 14 9 0 0 63 23
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 37 13 15 8 0 0 64 23
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 71 18 5 3 2 0 1 90 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 21 6 4 2 0 1 88 6
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 24 4 5 4 1 1 86 9
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 24 6 5 3 1 1 86 8
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 12 6 2 1 0 0 91 3
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 20 6 4 1 2 1 88 6
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 22 6 4 2 0 1 88 6
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 24 8 5 2 0 0 85 7

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 80 11 2 1 4 0 1 92 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 78 10 3 2 3 0 3 91 6
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 77 12 3 3 3 0 3 91 6
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 82 9 3 1 3 1 2 92 4

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 27 15 6 4 4 2 74 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 30 21 6 2 4 2 70 8
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 33 13 8 3 6 3 73 13
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 36 15 5 3 6 1 76 9
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 31 12 3 2 3 2 82 5
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 30 16 8 3 4 2 72 11
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 30 19 7 3 4 1 70 10
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 26 23 7 3 4 1 65 11

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 80
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 93
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 86
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 86
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 40
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 53
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 49
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 33
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 58
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 53
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 66

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 43
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 34
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 62 38
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 69 31
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 53
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 75 25
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 33
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 69 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 71
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 97
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 1 99
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 1 99
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 66
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 59
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 62

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 54
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 62
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 71
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 55
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 74
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 59
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 54 46
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 61 39
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 42
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 62 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 49
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 71
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 60
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 53
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 58
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 64
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 62 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 66
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 61
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 62
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 57
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 43
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 57
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 46
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 66 34
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 53
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 50
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 54
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 73
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 49
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 72
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 1 99
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 1 99
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 89
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 57
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 48
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 66 34
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 47
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 43
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 56
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 77
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 75
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 74
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 84
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 74

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 83
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 86
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 51
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 44
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 71 29
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 66 34
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 33
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 31
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 69 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 57
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 68
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 63
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 70
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 63
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 66

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 79
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 74
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 88
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 94
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 84
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 78
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 77
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 86
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 94
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 83
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 77
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 69
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 74
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 87
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 74
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 84
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 69
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 85
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 84
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 80
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 76
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 87
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 74
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 71
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 81
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 84
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 97
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 66
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 68
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 57
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 71
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 88

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 49
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 47
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 54
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 53
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 44
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 1 99
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 46
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 35
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 44
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 63 37
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 31
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 80
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 84

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 12 12 6 6 40 10 51 25
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 13 15 12 18 29 7 31 46
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 15 17 15 18 22 6 30 47
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 19 13 14 22 18 4 38 45
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 17 15 5 6 33 7 57 17
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 17 19 13 14 23 4 36 38
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 17 23 18 13 17 3 32 39
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 21 22 13 13 15 1 43 31

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 28 15 7 5 15 3 66 15
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 32 17 15 11 9 1 52 29
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 37 17 14 10 6 0 56 26
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 35 17 11 12 2 0 59 24
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 29 19 5 5 12 0 67 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 31 19 13 11 7 0 54 26
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 34 23 14 8 3 0 54 23
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 37 14 13 7 2 0 65 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 88
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 94
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 55
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 75
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 50
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 95 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 72 28
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 77 23
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 73 27
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 90 10
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 77
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 80
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 74
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 71
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 68
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 78
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 65
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 77
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 79
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 73
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 77
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 82
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 72
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 55
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 78
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 63
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 68
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 82
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 81
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 77
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 82
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 63
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 80
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 86
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 85
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 86
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 80
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 54
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 64
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 67
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 83
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 79
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 85
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 81
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 82

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 81
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 40
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 47
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 61
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 59 41
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 42
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 47
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 56

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 68
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 86
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 82
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 84
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 82
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 2 98
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 89
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 90
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 68
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 78
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 71

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 47
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 44
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 61
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 67
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 32
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 32
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 42
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 78
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 81

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 12 16 5 2 38 10 55 14
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 13 20 10 9 34 5 35 32
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 14 21 12 10 32 4 34 34
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 22 18 11 10 26 2 45 29
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 14 18 5 2 36 8 55 13
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 19 21 10 9 27 4 41 28
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 18 26 11 8 22 4 40 25
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 23 24 11 8 16 2 48 23

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 30 17 7 3 11 4 68 12
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 30 19 12 9 11 2 54 24
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 36 17 15 6 9 1 58 23
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 40 17 10 9 3 1 62 20
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 30 19 6 2 13 0 68 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 30 22 10 8 9 1 56 19
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 35 22 11 6 5 0 60 17
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 37 19 9 8 2 0 63 18

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 88
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 93
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 87

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 44
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 49
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 62 38
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 47
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 33
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 60
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 46
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 50

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 23
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 33
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 76 24
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 47
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 27
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 34
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 85 15
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 73 27

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 23 7 13 10 0 0 70 23
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 26 8 29 0 3 0 62 30
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 36 8 9 6 0 0 77 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 36 0 9 18 0 0 73 27
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 37 16 11 0 0 0 74 11
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 34 11 6 3 0 0 80 9
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 19 25 0 13 0 0 63 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 31 8 4 3 3 3 85 7
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 33 8 6 2 3 3 83 8
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 32 7 4 2 2 4 86 7
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 33 9 6 2 3 2 82 8
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 33 6 6 1 3 2 86 8
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 33 12 6 2 4 3 79 9
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 35 12 6 3 2 2 79 9
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 29 11 6 6 2 2 76 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 3 16 70 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 3 6 17 58 17
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 4 11 68 14

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 94 6
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 94 6
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 95 5
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 98 2

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 13 5 2 6 0 31 82 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 11 3 1 4 1 39 86 9
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 11 3 1 6 2 41 82 13
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 11 8 1 5 1 47 75 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 17 10 9 22 3 32 47 38
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 12 9 7 13 4 44 37 46
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 11 11 7 14 3 46 41 37
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 9 14 3 13 1 52 34 37

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 27 13 9 17 5 17 34 49
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 18 11 8 14 6 31 35 47
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 20 11 10 12 9 32 37 45
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 20 13 6 15 5 28 32 50
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 25 7 5 4 1 1 84 9
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 27 7 7 4 0 0 83 10
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 28 6 5 3 0 0 86 8
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 21 9 8 6 1 1 77 14
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 32 10 6 2 0 0 82 8
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 35 10 9 6 0 0 74 16
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 32 8 9 7 0 0 76 16
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 40 11 5 6 2 0 78 11

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 1 6 13 5 44 5 25 71 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 8 13 7 39 4 26 66 16
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 7 15 7 39 5 24 65 15
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 4 16 9 40 2 25 66 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 41 17 8 4 4 0 69 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 44 15 16 6 1 0 62 23
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 50 15 10 4 2 0 70 14
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 55 10 6 6 1 0 78 12
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 41 15 8 2 2 0 74 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 45 16 8 4 1 0 72 12
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 50 14 7 2 1 0 76 10
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 44 19 5 1 1 0 75 6

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 32 30 14 3
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 30 36 19 5
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 26 42 18 4
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 30 27 23 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 22 7 2 3 4 1 87 6
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 27 9 4 3 2 1 84 7
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 26 9 3 2 3 0 85 6
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 23 11 5 2 7 2 79 8
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 28 8 4 2 4 1 86 6
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 31 13 6 5 3 1 75 11
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 32 12 5 4 2 1 78 9
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 32 17 9 3 5 1 68 13

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 23 12 7 7 1 1 74 15
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 27 9 8 8 0 0 75 16
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 27 8 9 7 1 0 76 16
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 20 9 13 12 2 1 65 26
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 29 14 10 6 1 0 70 16
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 34 13 11 10 1 1 66 21
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 35 10 12 11 0 0 67 23
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 33 13 16 11 2 1 60 27

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 38 13 13 7 2 0 66 21
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 30 19 22 15 0 0 43 38
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 37 16 21 14 1 0 48 36
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 30 14 18 19 1 0 49 37
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 37 14 11 7 2 0 67 18
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 28 20 19 15 1 0 45 35
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 30 24 18 15 1 0 43 33
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 33 22 13 10 1 0 54 23

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 35 10 15 4 0 2 71 20
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 49 16 11 2 2 0 70 14
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 53 11 13 3 0 1 72 16
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 48 13 16 4 1 0 66 21
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 58 12 12 4 0 0 73 15
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 46 11 11 7 0 2 71 18
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 41 16 14 4 0 0 65 19
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 57 9 13 2 0 0 76 15

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 23 18 15 15 1 1 51 31
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 24 20 14 17 0 0 48 32
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 22 20 14 20 0 0 45 34
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 22 11 15 23 1 0 51 38
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 29 17 10 6 0 1 67 16
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 28 16 13 8 0 0 62 21
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 25 17 10 8 0 1 65 18
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 27 16 13 5 1 0 66 18

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 30 25 10 7 0 1 57 18
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 23 27 18 18 0 0 37 36
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 23 26 20 20 0 1 33 40
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 17 27 19 27 1 0 26 47
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 34 18 10 7 0 0 64 17
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 29 27 14 9 0 0 50 23
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 29 25 15 12 0 0 48 27
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 27 26 19 10 0 0 45 29

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 31 17 5 3 0 3 74 8
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 34 22 12 8 0 2 57 20
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 33 23 12 7 0 2 57 19
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 33 21 17 12 1 0 49 30
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 35 11 6 3 0 0 80 9
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 36 16 8 4 0 1 71 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 37 19 10 4 0 0 67 14
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 33 24 12 6 0 0 58 18

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 20 25 17 21 1 1 36 39
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 10 20 22 42 0 0 16 64
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 12 19 19 45 0 1 17 64
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 9 18 23 45 1 0 13 69
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 24 21 15 11 0 0 52 27
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 21 23 21 17 0 0 39 38
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 19 23 24 17 0 1 37 41
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 17 25 23 19 0 0 34 41

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 22 11 2 3 1 3 83 6
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 23 15 7 5 0 6 72 12
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 29 11 7 7 0 5 74 14
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 28 19 7 12 1 8 59 21
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 65 24 2 5 1 0 2 91 7
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 23 15 4 2 0 3 79 6
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 28 13 6 3 0 3 77 10
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 19 16 9 6 1 4 68 16

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 28 14 8 10 0 1 67 18
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 25 21 12 14 0 1 52 27
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 28 24 13 13 0 0 50 26
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 27 21 15 11 1 1 53 26
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 33 17 8 5 0 0 70 13
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 32 19 11 11 0 1 59 22
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 28 25 13 10 0 1 52 23
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 25 27 9 10 0 0 53 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 33 18 6 5 1 1 70 12
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 28 21 14 16 0 1 48 31
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 34 21 15 11 0 1 53 26
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 25 29 10 17 1 1 44 27
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 32 17 11 7 0 0 65 17
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 25 25 16 11 1 1 47 27
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 27 27 18 10 0 1 44 29
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 32 24 14 10 0 1 50 25

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 30 23 8 7 1 1 61 16
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 28 23 15 17 0 1 44 33
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 31 26 17 13 0 0 44 30
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 27 24 20 15 1 2 39 37
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 38 15 12 7 0 0 65 19
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 32 27 15 7 0 0 50 23
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 27 28 18 9 0 1 44 27
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 29 27 17 11 0 1 45 28

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 31 20 10 5 1 0 65 15
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 28 21 13 18 0 1 47 32
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 33 22 14 11 0 1 53 25
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 30 21 12 16 2 0 50 28
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 31 18 7 7 0 0 68 14
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 29 21 14 12 0 1 53 26
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 28 24 17 10 0 0 49 27
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 31 24 15 10 0 1 50 25

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 22 16 7 5 1 1 71 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 27 19 10 15 0 1 55 26
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 31 15 13 15 0 1 56 29
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 22 19 8 24 2 0 48 33
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 26 14 8 4 0 0 75 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 25 22 12 10 0 1 55 23
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 21 22 15 14 0 0 49 29
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 27 23 15 10 0 0 52 25

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 24 12 7 4 1 1 77 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 27 10 7 6 0 2 77 13
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 32 11 4 5 0 1 80 9
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 27 14 6 8 2 1 72 14
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 31 13 5 4 0 0 78 9
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 29 15 8 5 0 1 72 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 31 18 9 3 0 1 69 13
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 35 20 5 6 1 1 69 11

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 31 19 8 4 1 0 68 13
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 31 19 11 8 0 1 61 19
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 31 21 14 9 1 0 56 22
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 28 19 15 14 1 0 51 29
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 34 16 7 3 0 0 74 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 39 19 8 4 0 0 69 12
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 34 22 10 7 0 0 61 17
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 25 24 18 8 1 0 49 27

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 22 13 5 5 1 2 75 11
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 26 19 7 7 0 1 66 15
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 27 12 7 7 0 2 73 14
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 22 12 5 6 1 2 76 11
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 18 22 8 8 0 0 63 16
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 26 22 10 10 0 1 58 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 25 19 10 8 0 1 63 18
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 27 17 4 7 0 0 73 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 29 12 11 6 0 2 70 18
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 31 18 7 8 0 1 67 15
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 34 17 8 8 0 1 67 16
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 25 21 7 7 1 0 64 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 20 15 5 7 0 1 73 12
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 24 14 7 6 0 2 72 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 27 15 7 6 0 2 72 13
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 28 14 7 1 0 1 77 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 12 4 2 2 0 8 92 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 13 3 1 2 0 12 93 4
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 70 11 3 3 2 0 11 91 5
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 71 10 7 0 1 1 10 91 1
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 8 6 2 1 0 5 90 4
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 10 7 4 2 1 7 86 6
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 66 17 6 3 2 0 6 89 5
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 75 14 7 0 2 0 3 91 2

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 75 11 4 4 2 1 3 90 6
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 17 6 4 5 1 5 85 9
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 16 6 3 5 1 4 86 8
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 14 12 3 7 1 2 77 11
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 12 5 1 0 0 3 94 1
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 11 10 3 5 1 2 81 8
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 16 10 4 3 0 2 82 7
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 20 10 4 3 1 1 83 7

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 18 7 3 1 1 3 89 4
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 26 6 2 3 0 3 88 6
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 28 8 2 3 0 1 87 5
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 54 25 13 3 3 1 1 80 6
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 20 4 2 0 0 1 94 2
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 23 9 3 2 0 1 86 5
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 23 10 4 3 0 1 83 7
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 25 16 2 2 0 0 80 4

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 17 8 2 2 1 2 87 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 20 11 6 8 0 3 73 15
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 24 11 6 7 0 1 76 13
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 24 14 5 10 1 1 71 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 75 13 6 4 0 0 1 90 4
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 18 15 8 7 0 1 70 14
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 20 17 7 6 0 1 70 13
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 28 14 6 6 1 1 74 12

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 7 4 1 1 1 23 93 2
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 11 4 1 1 0 30 92 3
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 16 5 2 1 0 26 89 4
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 48 21 10 5 2 1 13 79 9
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 6 3 0 0 0 21 95 1
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 10 4 1 0 0 28 93 1
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 12 5 3 1 0 22 88 5
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 18 14 5 2 0 18 74 9

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 12 5 0 1 1 6 93 2
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 15 6 2 2 0 7 89 5
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 19 4 2 2 0 6 91 4
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 64 20 7 3 2 1 4 88 5
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 85 9 4 0 0 0 3 96 0
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 14 6 3 1 0 5 90 4
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 74 13 6 2 0 0 5 92 2
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 71 18 8 1 0 0 3 92 1

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 11 3 3 1 0 1 93 4
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 9 3 1 1 0 4 95 2
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 81 11 3 1 1 0 4 95 2
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 83 9 3 1 1 1 3 96 1
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 84 11 2 0 1 0 1 96 2
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 79 12 5 1 1 0 1 93 2
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 81 12 3 1 1 0 1 95 2
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 82 14 2 1 0 1 1 97 1

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 22 9 3 2 0 2 86 5
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 26 11 2 2 0 3 84 5
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 27 11 4 3 0 3 82 7
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 25 9 2 3 1 4 84 6
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 22 8 5 2 0 1 85 7
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 27 14 3 1 0 1 82 5
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 30 12 4 2 0 1 82 6
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 48 34 13 3 1 0 1 82 5

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 34 34 11 3 0 0 52 14
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 25 42 18 9 0 0 31 27
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 27 44 18 8 0 0 30 26
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 18 39 22 15 1 0 24 37
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 38 33 12 2 0 0 53 14
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 31 36 19 6 0 0 39 25
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 26 38 21 7 0 0 34 28
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 25 44 15 5 0 0 37 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 16 34 25 17 0 0 42 23
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 25 40 15 7 0 0 22 38
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 25 41 15 5 0 0 20 39
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 30 35 13 3 1 1 16 49
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 21 38 20 11 0 0 30 32
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 22 40 19 6 0 0 25 35
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 25 37 16 7 0 0 23 40
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 30 31 14 8 0 0 22 47
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 62 18 4
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 63 16 2
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 59 15 1
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 57 19 1
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 62 20 1
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 60 16 1
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 62 19 0
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 61 23 1

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 59
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 56
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 50
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 47
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 42
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 35
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 72 28

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 13 6 1 3 5 27 85 6
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 15 7 2 3 3 21 84 7
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 10 5 3 2 3 23 86 7
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 9 7 2 2 3 28 85 5
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 13 10 5 3 2 14 79 9
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 19 8 6 3 2 10 80 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 13 7 4 2 1 9 85 7
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 58 11 9 5 2 1 14 82 8

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 19 13 13 28 0 6 42 44
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 20 7 18 36 3 1 36 56
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 23 15 13 34 0 3 36 48
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 22 17 14 21 5 7 41 41
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 21 5 21 16 3 3 56 39
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 31 13 18 15 1 2 54 33
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 26 14 17 15 0 4 52 34
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 23 19 23 4 0 4 52 28

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 9 13 17 40 2 11 20 65
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 17 12 10 29 2 18 36 49
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 23 12 15 24 0 15 39 47
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 22 7 9 19 2 26 50 40
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 8 8 16 26 5 13 39 52
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 26 11 11 19 1 17 50 36
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 29 14 13 6 0 16 61 23
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 15 8 19 12 0 27 47 42
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