2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Security Intelligence Service by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 36 13 11 8 0 0 69 19
2022 Woman 40 38 9 9 5 0 0 77 14
2020 Man 25 41 13 13 9 0 0 66 21
2020 Woman 35 40 10 10 4 0 0 76 14

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 35 15 14 15 0 0 56 29
2022 Woman 31 34 12 11 11 0 0 65 23
2020 Man 20 35 17 16 12 0 0 55 28
2020 Woman 26 35 15 15 8 0 0 61 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 36 9 4 4 0 0 83 7
2022 Woman 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6
2020 Man 51 30 10 5 4 0 0 81 9
2020 Woman 53 34 8 4 1 0 0 87 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 Man 34 38 14 7 6 0 0 72 13
2022 Woman 39 39 11 8 3 0 0 79 11
2020 Man 32 40 14 9 5 0 0 72 14
2020 Woman 39 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 24 18 20 22 0 0 40 42
2022 Woman 21 26 15 20 18 1 0 47 38
2020 Man 18 26 20 21 15 0 0 44 36
2020 Woman 24 28 19 17 11 1 0 52 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 29 15 20 22 0 0 43 42
2022 Woman 21 29 15 22 13 0 0 50 36
2020 Man 16 30 18 21 15 0 0 46 36
2020 Woman 24 32 18 17 9 0 0 55 26

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 21 16 18 19 2 1 45 39
2022 Woman 22 26 13 16 19 4 0 51 36
2020 Man 21 22 20 19 15 2 1 44 35
2020 Woman 25 19 19 20 13 4 0 46 34
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 30 8 3 3 1 2 86 6
2022 Woman 61 21 8 2 3 1 3 86 5
2020 Man 50 30 11 4 3 0 1 82 7
2020 Woman 54 25 12 3 2 1 3 82 5

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 32 9 8 5 0 0 78 12
2022 Woman 48 29 7 9 5 1 1 79 14
2020 Man 42 31 12 9 6 0 0 73 15
2020 Woman 46 31 9 8 5 1 1 78 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 28 10 6 6 0 0 78 12
2022 Woman 53 23 10 7 6 0 0 77 14
2020 Man 44 28 14 7 6 0 1 73 13
2020 Woman 49 29 8 8 5 0 1 78 14

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 30 17 13 18 6 0 49 33
2022 Woman 20 30 16 17 12 4 0 53 30
2020 Man 18 27 21 15 15 4 0 47 32
2020 Woman 23 29 16 18 9 4 0 54 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 23 15 19 32 1 0 34 51
2022 Woman 17 28 15 19 19 1 0 46 39
2020 Man 11 24 16 21 27 1 0 36 49
2020 Woman 19 28 17 19 15 1 0 48 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 17 18 21 35 2 0 24 58
2022 Woman 11 23 17 22 25 3 0 35 48
2020 Man 7 17 20 22 33 2 0 24 55
2020 Woman 13 24 19 25 18 2 0 37 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 20 18 23 30 1 0 29 53
2022 Woman 11 22 17 25 24 1 0 33 50
2020 Man 8 23 20 24 25 1 0 31 49
2020 Woman 14 25 17 25 18 1 0 40 43
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 31 16 19 16 0 0 49 34
2022 Woman 28 31 12 15 13 0 0 60 28
2020 Man 19 32 16 18 15 0 0 51 33
2020 Woman 25 35 17 14 9 0 0 60 23

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 42 14 14 10 0 0 62 24
2022 Woman 25 44 10 15 7 0 0 69 21
2020 Man 20 39 17 17 7 0 0 59 24
2020 Woman 30 40 12 13 4 0 0 71 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 34 10 10 6 0 1 74 16
2022 Woman 44 30 10 9 5 1 0 74 15
2020 Man 39 32 13 9 7 0 0 71 16
2020 Woman 44 29 11 10 4 0 1 74 15

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 35 13 20 13 0 0 54 33
2022 Woman 24 34 10 20 11 0 0 59 31
2020 Man 22 37 15 17 9 0 0 59 27
2020 Woman 30 36 12 17 5 0 0 66 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 24 13 5 5 1 1 77 10
2022 Woman 57 21 9 5 5 2 1 80 11
2020 Man 48 21 16 7 7 1 1 70 15
2020 Woman 53 23 11 5 5 2 1 78 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 23 16 23 27 1 0 33 51
2022 Woman 15 26 13 20 24 1 0 42 45
2020 Man 10 23 18 23 24 1 0 33 48
2020 Woman 14 24 18 23 19 1 0 39 43

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 27 15 7 8 1 2 69 15
2022 Woman 42 24 15 7 6 1 5 70 14
2020 Man 49 23 17 6 3 0 3 74 9
2020 Woman 50 21 12 5 6 1 4 75 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 23 19 8 8 1 3 63 18
2022 Woman 40 24 17 7 6 1 5 69 13
2020 Man 38 27 18 8 6 0 2 67 14
2020 Woman 44 21 18 8 4 1 4 69 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 11 5 3 4 3 5 86 8
2022 Woman 66 12 5 3 3 4 7 88 6
2020 Man 71 10 8 3 3 2 4 86 6
2020 Woman 66 13 6 4 3 4 5 87 7

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 72 8 3 2 2 1 11 92 5
2022 Woman 68 7 3 3 2 2 15 91 6
2020 Man 74 9 5 2 3 1 6 90 5
2020 Woman 70 9 4 2 2 3 10 91 5

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 28 9 19 26 1 1 45 46
2022 Woman 19 30 8 21 20 1 1 50 42
2020 Man 11 25 15 21 26 1 1 36 48
2020 Woman 14 23 15 23 22 1 1 38 46

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 40 11 11 9 0 0 68 20
2022 Woman 29 39 13 10 8 0 0 68 18
2020 Man 24 39 13 14 9 0 0 64 23
2020 Woman 29 38 14 13 6 0 0 67 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 38 11 11 9 0 0 69 20
2022 Woman 39 36 11 10 4 0 0 75 15
2020 Man 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23
2020 Woman 35 35 14 11 4 0 0 70 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 35 18 13 10 0 0 60 22
2022 Woman 32 34 14 12 7 0 0 67 19
2020 Man 20 37 19 15 8 1 0 57 23
2020 Woman 25 42 15 13 3 0 1 68 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 39 20 13 9 1 0 57 23
2022 Woman 20 41 17 13 6 2 1 63 19
2020 Man 15 37 21 17 8 2 0 53 26
2020 Woman 18 42 20 14 3 3 0 62 17

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 34 11 11 8 0 0 70 19
2022 Woman 40 32 7 12 8 0 0 73 20
2020 Man 33 34 12 14 7 0 0 67 22
2020 Woman 36 33 10 13 8 0 0 69 21

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 31 16 14 7 1 1 62 22
2022 Woman 31 30 18 11 9 0 1 62 20
2020 Man 34 33 16 10 7 0 0 67 17
2020 Woman 39 32 16 7 6 0 0 71 13

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 23 7 3 3 1 3 86 7
2022 Woman 62 22 5 3 3 2 2 88 6

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 24 33
2022 Woman 44 25 31
2020 Man 40 24 36
2020 Woman 36 29 36

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 41 33 14 1 6
2022 Woman 12 49 27 5 1 5
2020 Man 11 34 37 14 0 4
2020 Woman 12 41 36 4 0 6
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 40 9 9 7 0 0 76 16
2022 Woman 44 40 5 7 4 0 0 84 11
2020 Man 37 37 14 8 5 0 0 74 13
2020 Woman 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 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 Man 16 35 15 17 17 0 0 51 34
2022 Woman 20 39 15 16 10 0 0 59 26
2020 Man 18 38 19 14 11 0 0 56 25
2020 Woman 28 42 15 10 5 0 0 70 15

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 25 41 12 6 1 1 18 40
2022 Woman 12 26 36 16 7 1 2 24 39
2020 Man 13 30 33 18 4 0 1 23 43
2020 Woman 11 24 33 24 7 0 1 31 36

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 31 25 7 5 0 1 12 63
2022 Woman 21 24 30 14 7 1 3 22 47
2020 Man 40 24 23 9 4 0 0 13 64
2020 Woman 25 23 27 14 8 1 1 23 49

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 14 32 32 13 1 2 46 21
2022 Woman 7 15 33 29 13 0 3 44 22
2020 Man 7 14 32 34 12 0 1 47 21
2020 Woman 4 14 30 35 14 1 2 50 18

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 25 19 8 6 1 1 15 66
2022 Woman 34 27 19 10 7 0 3 17 63
2020 Man 26 25 28 14 7 0 1 21 51
2020 Woman 21 23 26 17 11 1 1 29 45

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 30 18 7 4 1 2 12 70
2022 Woman 31 24 24 10 6 2 3 17 58
2020 Man 19 23 28 20 8 1 1 28 43
2020 Woman 16 20 26 23 12 1 3 36 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 Man 34 27 24 9 4 1 1 13 62
2022 Woman 23 25 29 11 7 1 3 19 50
2020 Man 34 28 22 12 3 1 0 16 62
2020 Woman 21 25 27 17 7 2 1 24 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 19 32 20 10 1 1 31 37
2022 Woman 15 23 32 18 10 0 2 28 39
2020 Man 13 19 33 24 10 0 0 34 33
2020 Woman 7 21 30 26 15 1 1 42 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 16 16 25 38 1 0 20 64
2022 Woman 7 19 14 31 28 1 0 26 60
2020 Man 5 19 17 30 28 1 0 24 59
2020 Woman 9 24 19 30 18 1 0 33 49

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 26 6 9 6 0 0 79 15
2022 Woman 50 27 6 9 6 1 0 78 16
2020 Man 44 32 10 7 6 0 0 76 13
2020 Woman 47 28 10 9 6 0 1 75 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 32 5 5 3 0 0 87 8
2022 Woman 57 28 5 7 3 0 0 85 10
2020 Man 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 7
2020 Woman 51 30 7 9 3 0 0 82 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7
2022 Woman 52 32 6 5 3 1 0 85 9
2020 Man 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 84 8
2020 Woman 46 35 9 6 3 1 0 82 9

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 38 17 12 7 2 0 62 20
2022 Woman 22 40 17 14 6 1 0 62 21
2020 Man 23 41 18 12 7 0 0 64 19
2020 Woman 22 40 18 15 4 1 0 62 19

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 42 11 7 4 5 1 76 12
2022 Woman 28 39 14 11 4 4 0 70 15
2020 Man 31 37 18 6 5 2 0 70 11
2020 Woman 28 40 15 9 4 3 0 71 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 36 12 12 7 0 0 69 19
2022 Woman 38 38 8 10 5 0 0 76 16
2020 Man 36 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14
2020 Woman 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 27 8 6 5 4 3 79 12
2022 Woman 46 28 10 6 3 5 3 80 9

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 27 8 7 4 5 3 79 12
2022 Woman 47 26 11 6 3 5 3 79 9

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 29 25 7 3 9 1 62 11
2022 Woman 23 28 29 8 3 10 1 56 12
2020 Man 31 35 20 6 4 4 1 69 10
2020 Woman 26 35 18 9 5 7 0 65 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 36 8 6 7 4 2 77 14
2022 Woman 36 36 10 6 3 4 4 78 11
2020 Man 39 35 12 6 5 2 1 76 12
2020 Woman 35 35 11 10 6 2 2 73 16

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 13 23 7 9 38 6 32 27
2022 Woman 8 13 26 4 4 39 5 38 15

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 Man 4 4 4 8 65 15 0 9 86
2022 Woman 0 0 27 9 55 9 0 0 70
2020 Man 0 5 10 25 50 10 0 6 83
2020 Woman 0 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 70

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 33 13 10 11 3 3 64 22
2022 Woman 28 29 15 13 9 3 4 61 24
2020 Man 27 33 16 11 9 3 1 63 21
2020 Woman 25 30 16 13 9 4 2 59 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 Man 16 38 18 13 10 3 2 56 24
2022 Woman 22 35 15 15 9 3 1 60 24
2020 Man 23 37 18 11 7 2 1 62 19
2020 Woman 27 39 14 11 7 2 1 68 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 40 21 11 9 1 0 58 21
2022 Woman 21 33 21 16 8 1 0 54 24
2020 Man 23 37 22 10 7 1 0 60 17
2020 Woman 23 38 19 14 4 0 0 62 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 15 23 17 17 21 7 1 41 41
2022 Woman 13 22 19 18 19 8 1 39 40
2020 Man 16 23 17 20 18 6 1 42 40
2020 Woman 16 24 15 21 18 6 1 42 42

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 38 6 23 20 0 0 51 43
2022 Woman 15 39 6 26 14 0 0 54 40
2020 Man 18 37 9 26 11 0 0 55 37
2020 Woman 29 40 6 17 9 0 0 69 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 35 8 14 9 0 0 69 23
2022 Woman 43 37 5 11 5 0 0 79 16
2020 Man 36 34 9 15 5 0 0 71 20
2020 Woman 47 36 5 9 2 0 0 83 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 33 12 11 8 0 0 68 20
2022 Woman 39 36 8 12 5 0 0 76 17
2020 Man 27 37 15 14 8 0 0 63 22
2020 Woman 36 36 11 11 6 0 0 72 17

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 22 6 4 3 1 1 86 7
2022 Woman 67 22 4 4 2 0 1 91 6
2020 Man 62 21 9 4 2 1 1 85 6
2020 Woman 73 19 4 3 1 0 0 92 4

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 76 12 3 2 4 0 3 91 6
2022 Woman 82 9 3 2 3 0 2 92 5

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 32 16 7 2 4 2 73 10
2022 Woman 35 31 16 6 3 6 2 72 10
2020 Man 36 33 17 6 4 3 2 72 10
2020 Woman 42 27 17 6 2 4 1 73 8

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 Man 13 87
2022 Woman 16 84
2020 Man 11 89
2020 Woman 14 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 49
2022 Woman 50 50
2020 Man 39 61
2020 Woman 50 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 36
2022 Woman 63 37
2020 Man 78 22
2020 Woman 60 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 7 93

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 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 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 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 5 95

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 Man 4 96
2022 Woman 4 96

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 97
2022 Woman 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 62
2022 Woman 39 61
2020 Man 43 57
2020 Woman 43 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 64
2022 Woman 42 58
2020 Man 52 48
2020 Woman 34 66

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 53
2022 Woman 39 61
2020 Man 66 34
2020 Woman 53 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 61
2022 Woman 35 65
2020 Man 52 48
2020 Woman 36 64

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 Man 36 64
2022 Woman 42 58
2020 Man 49 51
2020 Woman 29 71

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 45
2022 Woman 53 47
2020 Man 53 47
2020 Woman 47 53

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 53
2022 Woman 35 65
2020 Man 40 60
2020 Woman 32 68

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 1 99

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96
2022 Woman 7 93

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87
2022 Woman 6 94
2020 Man 16 84
2020 Woman 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 51
2022 Woman 50 50
2020 Man 68 32
2020 Woman 39 61

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79
2022 Woman 26 74
2020 Man 23 77
2020 Woman 22 78

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88
2022 Woman 16 84
2020 Man 9 91
2020 Woman 13 87

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 Man 63 37
2022 Woman 58 42
2020 Man 58 42
2020 Woman 64 36

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 Man 31 69
2022 Woman 42 58
2020 Man 29 71
2020 Woman 39 61

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 Man 24 76
2022 Woman 12 88
2020 Man 22 78
2020 Woman 15 85

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 Man 6 94
2022 Woman 6 94
2020 Man 10 90
2020 Woman 7 93

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 Man 18 82
2022 Woman 21 79
2020 Man 18 82
2020 Woman 23 77

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 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 6 94
2020 Man 14 86
2020 Woman 5 95

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 Man 7 93
2022 Woman 10 90
2020 Man 12 88
2020 Woman 19 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 84
2022 Woman 12 88
2020 Man 9 91
2020 Woman 12 88

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 Man 26 74
2022 Woman 19 81
2020 Man 29 71
2020 Woman 17 83

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 Man 6 94
2022 Woman 8 92
2020 Man 14 86
2020 Woman 16 84

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 Man 14 86
2022 Woman 23 77
2020 Man 20 80
2020 Woman 24 76

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 Man 6 94
2022 Woman 6 94
2020 Man 12 88
2020 Woman 7 93

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 Man 6 94
2022 Woman 8 92
2020 Man 9 91
2020 Woman 12 88

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 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 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 Man 5 95
2022 Woman 12 88
2020 Man 14 86
2020 Woman 11 89

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 Man 13 88
2022 Woman 25 75
2020 Man 11 89
2020 Woman 11 89

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 Man 18 83
2022 Woman 6 94
2020 Man 9 91
2020 Woman 7 93

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 Man 11 89
2022 Woman 8 92
2020 Man 12 88
2020 Woman 13 87

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 Man 39 61
2022 Woman 33 67
2020 Man 32 68
2020 Woman 26 74

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 Man 14 86
2022 Woman 7 93
2020 Man 12 88
2020 Woman 10 90

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 Man 50 50
2022 Woman 46 54
2020 Man 55 45
2020 Woman 48 52

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 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 2 98

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 Man 58 43
2022 Woman 63 37
2020 Man 70 30
2020 Woman 55 45

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 Man 1 99
2022 Woman 2 98

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 Man 11 89
2022 Woman 13 87
2020 Man 9 91
2020 Woman 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 Man 9 16 14 10 15 27 8 39 40
2022 Woman 8 14 15 13 16 29 6 33 44
2020 Man 12 19 22 10 11 21 5 42 28
2020 Woman 10 15 19 16 13 24 4 34 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 35 16 10 9 8 2 61 21
2022 Woman 17 33 17 14 10 9 0 55 26
2020 Man 23 35 19 10 8 5 0 61 19
2020 Woman 21 30 20 14 9 6 0 55 24

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 Man 9 91
2022 Woman 11 89
2020 Man 8 92
2020 Woman 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 57
2022 Woman 28 72
2020 Man 22 78
2020 Woman 39 61

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 84 16
2022 Woman 69 31
2020 Man 91 9
2020 Woman 88 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 3 97

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 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 0 100
2020 Man 0 100
2020 Woman 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 Man 3 97
2022 Woman 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 Man 3 97
2022 Woman 1 99

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89
2022 Woman 15 85
2020 Man 11 89
2020 Woman 7 93

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 57
2022 Woman 15 85
2020 Man 37 63
2020 Woman 14 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67
2022 Woman 14 86
2020 Man 35 65
2020 Woman 19 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79
2022 Woman 5 95
2020 Man 31 69
2020 Woman 12 88

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89
2022 Woman 5 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 77
2022 Woman 27 73
2020 Man 26 74
2020 Woman 25 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70
2022 Woman 35 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 3 97

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 Man 3 97
2022 Woman 1 99

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 11 89
2020 Man 0 100
2020 Woman 7 93

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87
2022 Woman 24 76
2020 Man 15 85
2020 Woman 39 61

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 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 15 85
2022 Woman 9 91
2020 Man 13 87
2020 Woman 9 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 0 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87
2022 Woman 19 81
2020 Man 11 89
2020 Woman 14 86

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 Man 36 64
2022 Woman 32 68
2020 Man 33 67
2020 Woman 39 61

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 Man 8 92
2022 Woman 20 80

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 Man 15 85
2022 Woman 14 86

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 Man 3 97
2022 Woman 15 85

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 Man 7 93
2022 Woman 8 92

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 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 9 91

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 Man 7 93
2022 Woman 11 89

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 7 93

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 Man 54 46
2022 Woman 49 51
2020 Man 56 44
2020 Woman 45 55

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 Man 4 96
2022 Woman 4 96

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 Man 5 95
2022 Woman 19 81

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 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 1 99

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 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 4 96

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 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 1 99

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 Man 5 95
2022 Woman 1 99

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 Man 9 91
2022 Woman 13 87

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 Man 16 84
2022 Woman 4 96

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 Man 9 91
2022 Woman 6 94

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 Man 25 75
2022 Woman 16 84

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 Man 7 93
2022 Woman 1 99

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 Man 42 58
2022 Woman 43 57

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 Man 0 100
2022 Woman 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 Man 76 24
2022 Woman 64 36

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 Man 2 98
2022 Woman 0 100

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 Man 13 87
2022 Woman 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 16 19 9 8 32 6 42 27
2022 Woman 10 14 19 9 7 36 6 40 28
2020 Man 15 19 25 7 7 24 4 47 20
2020 Woman 11 17 21 11 7 28 4 41 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 35 16 10 6 8 2 63 18
2022 Woman 16 34 19 13 6 11 2 57 22
2020 Man 25 34 21 8 6 6 0 63 15
2020 Woman 21 31 22 11 6 9 0 58 19

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90
2022 Woman 14 86
2020 Man 9 91
2020 Woman 10 90

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 Man 50 50
2022 Woman 58 42
2020 Man 47 53
2020 Woman 48 52

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 32
2022 Woman 75 25
2020 Man 67 33
2020 Woman 77 23

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 Man 33 31 15 10 8 2 0 66 19
2022 Woman 48 28 4 16 4 0 0 76 20
2020 Man 46 18 21 10 5 0 0 64 15
2020 Woman 42 41 10 3 3 0 0 83 7

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 32 9 5 2 2 3 83 7
2022 Woman 48 33 7 4 2 3 3 86 7
2020 Man 41 34 13 5 4 2 2 78 9
2020 Woman 44 33 9 6 2 4 3 82 8

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 5 16 60 16
2022 Woman 4 2 20 64 9

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 93 7
2022 Woman 96 4

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 12 4 2 6 1 34 81 12
2022 Woman 36 11 3 1 4 1 44 84 9

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 14 12 7 15 3 37 38 43
2022 Woman 8 11 9 7 14 2 49 43 38

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 24 11 8 14 7 25 32 52
2022 Woman 8 18 13 9 14 6 32 37 43
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 27 7 6 4 0 1 83 9
2022 Woman 59 25 6 6 3 0 0 85 9
2020 Man 40 34 11 8 6 1 0 75 14
2020 Woman 44 34 8 8 5 0 0 78 13

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 7 14 6 45 5 20 69 13
2022 Woman 2 6 14 7 37 4 30 67 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 Man 21 45 17 10 5 2 0 67 15
2022 Woman 22 48 12 12 4 2 0 71 16
2020 Man 25 45 17 8 4 1 0 71 11
2020 Woman 29 47 14 7 2 1 0 77 9

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 15 30 32 18 6
2022 Woman 10 29 40 18 3

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 27 10 3 3 3 1 83 6
2022 Woman 60 23 7 4 2 3 0 86 7
2020 Man 40 33 13 6 4 3 1 76 10
2020 Woman 46 29 12 5 3 3 1 78 9

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 25 11 8 8 1 0 73 16
2022 Woman 50 25 8 8 7 1 0 76 16
2020 Man 30 35 13 12 9 1 0 65 21
2020 Woman 34 33 12 11 10 1 0 67 21

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 34 17 19 13 0 0 50 32
2022 Woman 16 37 15 18 13 1 0 54 31
2020 Man 16 31 22 17 12 1 0 48 30
2020 Woman 19 30 20 16 13 1 0 50 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 47 13 15 4 1 0 68 19
2022 Woman 21 51 10 14 2 0 1 73 17
2020 Man 20 46 14 15 4 0 1 67 20
2020 Woman 24 48 12 10 4 1 1 73 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 Man 22 23 17 16 21 0 0 45 38
2022 Woman 30 23 20 13 13 0 1 54 26
2020 Man 32 26 20 13 9 0 0 58 22
2020 Woman 43 28 13 9 6 0 1 72 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 25 27 16 15 0 0 41 32
2022 Woman 14 24 25 18 18 0 1 39 36
2020 Man 19 32 27 15 8 0 0 51 23
2020 Woman 24 27 23 13 12 0 0 51 25

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 34 21 10 7 0 2 62 17
2022 Woman 26 33 22 11 6 0 2 60 17
2020 Man 32 36 19 10 3 0 0 68 13
2020 Woman 36 35 16 8 4 0 0 71 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 10 23 19 41 0 0 17 60
2022 Woman 9 16 19 22 34 0 1 25 56
2020 Man 15 20 22 25 18 0 0 35 43
2020 Woman 25 20 23 18 14 0 0 45 31

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 27 14 6 6 0 2 73 13
2022 Woman 45 24 12 4 5 0 9 76 11
2020 Man 49 28 11 6 4 0 1 78 10
2020 Woman 55 21 12 4 2 0 5 80 7

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 29 19 12 12 0 0 57 24
2022 Woman 28 25 22 12 12 0 1 54 24
2020 Man 29 31 22 10 8 0 0 60 17
2020 Woman 28 27 22 11 11 0 1 55 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 32 21 12 13 0 1 53 25
2022 Woman 26 31 21 11 9 0 1 58 21
2020 Man 19 28 23 18 12 0 0 47 30
2020 Woman 25 28 24 13 8 0 1 54 21

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 28 24 16 14 0 0 46 30
2022 Woman 17 33 23 13 11 1 1 51 25
2020 Man 16 29 28 17 10 0 0 45 26
2020 Woman 23 31 23 14 7 1 1 55 21

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 31 22 13 13 1 1 51 26
2022 Woman 24 32 20 11 11 1 1 58 22
2020 Man 21 27 23 16 12 0 0 48 29
2020 Woman 29 31 21 11 7 0 0 60 19

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 27 18 10 15 0 1 57 25
2022 Woman 34 27 15 10 12 1 1 62 22
2020 Man 29 25 20 13 13 0 0 54 26
2020 Woman 35 24 21 12 8 0 0 59 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 29 12 6 5 1 2 77 11
2022 Woman 51 26 10 6 5 0 1 79 11
2020 Man 40 32 16 7 4 0 0 73 12
2020 Woman 42 29 17 7 4 0 1 71 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 32 20 11 8 1 0 61 19
2022 Woman 31 30 20 11 8 1 1 62 18
2020 Man 27 36 22 9 5 0 0 63 15
2020 Woman 32 33 19 10 5 0 0 65 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 25 15 5 8 0 1 71 13
2022 Woman 48 25 14 6 4 0 2 75 10
2020 Man 39 24 21 7 8 0 0 64 15
2020 Woman 36 25 19 11 8 0 1 61 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 30 16 8 9 0 1 66 17
2022 Woman 37 32 16 8 5 0 2 70 13
2020 Man 44 26 15 7 6 0 1 71 13
2020 Woman 50 24 14 6 5 0 2 76 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 14 3 1 2 0 8 93 4
2022 Woman 70 11 3 2 1 1 12 92 4
2020 Man 70 14 6 2 3 0 4 88 5
2020 Woman 70 12 6 3 1 1 8 89 4

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 15 6 3 4 1 3 86 7
2022 Woman 65 16 6 4 4 1 4 86 8
2020 Man 71 11 8 3 3 0 2 85 7
2020 Woman 66 16 10 3 3 1 2 84 6

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 24 7 2 3 0 2 88 5
2022 Woman 60 25 8 3 1 0 2 87 4
2020 Man 63 23 9 3 2 0 0 86 5
2020 Woman 63 21 10 3 2 0 1 85 5

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 21 10 4 7 1 1 78 12
2022 Woman 54 21 12 6 5 0 2 76 11
2020 Man 53 20 13 7 6 0 0 73 13
2020 Woman 57 18 13 5 4 1 1 76 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 16 4 1 2 0 20 91 4
2022 Woman 51 11 5 2 1 0 30 88 4
2020 Man 58 13 6 1 1 0 20 89 4
2020 Woman 58 8 4 2 1 0 26 90 4

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 67 18 6 2 2 0 4 89 5
2022 Woman 70 14 5 1 1 0 8 92 2
2020 Man 73 15 6 2 0 0 3 91 2
2020 Woman 75 12 5 1 0 0 6 93 2

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 82 11 3 1 2 0 1 94 3
2022 Woman 83 8 2 1 1 0 5 96 2
2020 Man 79 15 3 1 1 0 1 95 2
2020 Woman 83 9 3 1 1 0 2 95 2

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 23 8 3 2 0 2 87 5
2022 Woman 51 27 12 3 2 0 3 82 6
2020 Man 56 29 11 3 1 0 1 86 3
2020 Woman 52 27 13 5 2 0 1 80 7

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 27 40 16 8 0 0 35 24
2022 Woman 8 28 41 15 8 0 0 36 23
2020 Man 10 30 38 17 5 0 0 40 23
2020 Woman 12 29 37 18 5 0 0 41 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 22 39 20 9 0 0 28 33
2022 Woman 12 25 40 15 8 0 0 23 37
2020 Man 11 23 37 20 9 0 0 29 34
2020 Woman 15 24 38 16 7 0 0 23 39
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 54 19 1
2022 Woman 15 69 13 2
2020 Man 24 54 21 1
2020 Woman 15 68 15 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 Man 47 53
2022 Woman 43 57
2020 Man 64 36
2020 Woman 58 42

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 13 8 2 4 3 20 83 7
2022 Woman 50 11 4 2 1 3 29 89 5
2020 Man 54 17 9 6 3 1 10 79 10
2020 Woman 58 13 7 4 2 1 15 85 7

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 Man 14 22 14 14 30 2 4 39 47
2022 Woman 15 22 11 17 30 1 4 39 49
2020 Man 25 24 16 19 13 1 3 51 33
2020 Woman 23 31 9 18 15 1 3 56 34

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 17 13 15 26 1 16 35 49
2022 Woman 10 21 10 8 27 2 21 41 46
2020 Man 21 25 13 13 11 2 14 55 29
2020 Woman 18 20 9 12 19 0 21 48 40
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