2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 104. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 36 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 140
2022 Term 63 27 3 3 4 0 0 91 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 40 8 7 2 0 0 83 8 178
2020 Term 44 37 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 38 15 3 4 0 0 79 7 150
2019 Term 67 22 0 8 3 0 0 89 11 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 44 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 118
2018 Term 51 22 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 11 9 4 1 0 77 12 135
2022 Term 52 32 2 7 6 0 0 84 13 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 12 10 5 0 0 72 15 178
2020 Term 42 41 6 6 4 1 0 84 10 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 17 150
2019 Term 53 34 0 6 6 0 0 87 13 34
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 12 14 11 0 0 63 25 121
2018 Term 34 57 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 140
2022 Term 59 34 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 10 5 1 0 0 85 5 177
2020 Term 50 37 10 1 1 0 0 87 3 68
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 36 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 150
2019 Term 74 21 2 0 3 0 0 94 3 34
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 40 9 2 1 0 0 89 3 118
2018 Term 51 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 33 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 140
2022 Term 69 22 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 40 10 6 2 0 0 83 7 178
2020 Term 47 38 6 4 4 0 0 86 9 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 43 7 4 4 0 0 86 8 149
2019 Term 67 25 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 121
2018 Term 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 140
2022 Term 74 17 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 32 12 4 4 0 0 79 8 177
2020 Term 66 24 8 0 1 0 0 90 1 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 37 14 6 7 0 0 72 13 150
2019 Term 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 31 20 9 13 0 0 58 22 119
2018 Term 74 22 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 140
2022 Term 74 14 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 175
2020 Term 66 24 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 38 13 6 7 0 0 73 13 149
2019 Term 72 19 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 27 22 10 14 0 0 54 24 119
2018 Term 69 27 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 24 13 8 3 4 0 74 12 140
2022 Term 62 20 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 27 16 9 3 2 0 71 13 178
2020 Term 44 28 14 7 4 1 1 74 12 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 29 19 9 9 1 1 62 18 150
2019 Term 62 16 16 3 0 2 0 80 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 18 19 16 18 2 0 46 35 120
2018 Term 56 31 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 30 10 2 0 1 2 88 2 140
2022 Term 48 40 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 24 7 4 2 0 2 86 6 177
2020 Term 41 22 23 4 3 6 1 68 8 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 25 10 3 2 0 4 84 6 150
2019 Term 54 20 17 3 3 3 0 76 6 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 7 6 3 1 1 83 10 140
2022 Term 61 26 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 29 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 177
2020 Term 56 25 13 3 1 1 0 83 4 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 28 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 148
2019 Term 75 17 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 5 12 8 1 1 74 21 121
2018 Term 42 51 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 26 6 5 3 1 1 86 7 140
2022 Term 70 16 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 20 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 177
2020 Term 66 28 3 1 1 0 0 94 3 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 32 7 3 3 0 1 87 7 150
2019 Term 75 15 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 21 14 7 7 1 1 71 14 121
2018 Term 48 37 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 38 12 2 3 4 1 83 5 140
2022 Term 71 17 7 3 0 3 0 91 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 12 9 4 3 0 73 14 178
2020 Term 69 17 6 0 3 6 0 91 3 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 15 12 7 4 0 66 19 149
2019 Term 71 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 32 19 13 13 2 0 54 26 120
2018 Term 56 31 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 33 16 7 7 1 1 70 15 140
2022 Term 69 12 14 0 3 3 0 83 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 17 7 7 1 0 69 14 178
2020 Term 68 22 3 3 3 1 0 91 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 35 16 14 9 1 0 60 24 149
2019 Term 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 27 20 18 15 1 0 47 32 120
2018 Term 56 37 3 5 0 0 0 93 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 21 8 6 4 1 63 15 140
2022 Term 58 20 7 9 3 3 0 80 12 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 43 15 10 7 1 0 68 17 178
2020 Term 55 27 7 4 3 4 0 85 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 33 21 15 10 2 0 54 25 149
2019 Term 51 32 8 6 0 2 0 86 6 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 29 23 19 13 2 0 44 33 119
2018 Term 37 54 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 38 14 12 8 2 1 65 20 140
2022 Term 46 39 8 3 3 3 0 87 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 35 19 12 4 0 0 65 16 178
2020 Term 44 38 3 8 3 4 0 85 12 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 30 21 15 9 4 0 53 25 150
2019 Term 48 22 19 8 3 0 0 70 11 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 29 21 19 17 0 0 43 36 120
2018 Term 32 49 0 14 0 5 0 85 15 22
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 33 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 140
2022 Term 60 14 13 11 3 0 0 74 14 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 30 14 11 2 1 1 72 14 178
2020 Term 38 44 4 4 7 3 0 84 12 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 150
2019 Term 58 33 0 3 6 0 0 91 9 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 15 14 13 0 0 58 27 120
2018 Term 40 40 12 9 0 0 0 80 9 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 45 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 135
2022 Term 48 32 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 13 9 2 0 0 76 11 177
2020 Term 44 41 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37 8 18 8 1 0 66 26 149
2019 Term 56 31 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 40 12 13 10 0 1 65 23 119
2018 Term 49 38 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 34 11 7 4 1 0 79 10 140
2022 Term 63 13 18 4 3 0 0 76 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 29 7 7 2 1 1 83 9 178
2020 Term 49 28 14 3 3 3 0 80 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 32 10 7 4 1 2 78 11 149
2019 Term 55 30 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 26 19 6 6 1 0 69 13 121
2018 Term 32 49 9 5 0 0 5 85 5 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 8 7 2 0 1 82 9 140
2022 Term 52 19 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 36 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 176
2020 Term 42 37 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 32 11 13 4 0 1 71 18 148
2019 Term 46 27 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 119
2018 Term 44 47 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 24 8 3 4 3 0 85 7 140
2022 Term 68 17 6 3 4 3 0 87 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 25 8 4 5 2 2 82 9 177
2020 Term 57 23 12 1 4 0 3 82 6 70

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 41 17 10 3 4 0 69 13 140
2022 Term 51 23 8 4 5 6 3 81 10 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 19 7 7 1 1 67 14 178
2020 Term 42 27 17 4 4 6 0 73 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 31 22 7 10 3 0 59 18 147
2019 Term 51 30 8 9 0 2 0 83 9 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 33 16 17 13 2 0 53 30 120
2018 Term 53 35 3 4 4 0 0 88 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 25 6 4 4 1 6 85 9 140
2022 Term 72 18 2 5 0 3 0 92 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 16 15 7 2 1 2 75 9 177
2020 Term 68 13 9 3 1 1 6 86 5 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 22 7 5 4 1 5 84 9 150
2019 Term 87 6 5 0 0 0 2 95 0 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 25 7 3 1 3 3 89 4 140
2022 Term 68 11 8 3 7 5 0 83 10 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 17 10 5 2 2 1 83 7 178
2020 Term 68 13 8 6 0 0 6 85 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 23 12 5 1 1 6 81 6 150
2019 Term 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 3 4 1 1 4 5 94 2 140
2022 Term 81 12 0 0 3 5 0 97 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 7 5 4 1 3 1 89 6 178
2020 Term 82 3 4 1 1 3 6 92 3 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 9 3 1 4 5 8 91 6 150
2019 Term 92 2 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 5 1 0 2 1 9 97 2 140
2022 Term 80 0 0 3 0 3 15 96 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 9 3 0 0 1 8 96 0 178
2020 Term 76 4 6 1 0 1 11 92 2 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 3 0 1 1 3 14 98 2 150
2019 Term 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 30 13 17 13 6 5 51 34 140
2022 Term 44 25 8 5 10 6 3 75 16 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 26 24 13 11 1 2 49 25 177
2020 Term 34 34 15 7 6 3 1 71 13 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 26 16 13 17 5 7 48 34 150
2019 Term 32 24 28 6 9 0 0 56 15 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 17 22 15 26 3 2 33 44 120
2018 Term 44 40 0 12 4 0 0 84 16 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 41 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 140
2022 Term 47 28 19 3 3 0 0 75 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 176
2020 Term 32 39 13 7 4 4 0 75 12 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 43 11 6 7 0 1 75 14 150
2019 Term 45 36 2 5 9 3 0 83 15 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 14 9 8 0 0 70 17 121
2018 Term 27 60 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 30 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 140
2022 Term 62 20 8 7 0 0 4 85 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 33 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 178
2020 Term 31 45 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 37 15 2 8 1 0 75 10 150
2019 Term 61 25 0 8 6 0 0 86 14 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 33 11 12 8 1 0 68 20 121
2018 Term 31 56 4 4 0 0 4 91 5 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 36 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 140
2022 Term 61 20 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 36 10 9 3 1 0 78 11 177
2020 Term 49 37 4 4 4 1 0 87 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 37 11 6 8 0 1 75 14 148
2019 Term 61 33 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 121
2018 Term 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 44 15 6 4 3 0 73 11 140
2022 Term 62 21 11 3 3 0 0 83 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 43 18 8 2 3 0 71 10 178
2020 Term 38 41 11 4 1 4 0 82 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 24 6 4 4 0 65 10 150
2019 Term 40 46 8 3 0 3 0 89 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 31 26 14 11 0 0 49 25 119
2018 Term 49 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 22 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 140
2022 Term 73 19 0 0 4 4 0 96 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 33 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 178
2020 Term 65 25 1 7 1 0 0 90 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 150
2019 Term 85 12 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 32 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 120
2018 Term 57 38 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 45 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 140
2022 Term 63 29 3 2 2 0 0 92 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 37 19 8 8 0 0 65 16 177
2020 Term 49 35 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 38 14 11 8 0 0 68 18 148
2019 Term 62 35 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 15 16 9 1 1 59 25 121
2018 Term 69 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 21 6 2 0 0 1 92 2 140
2022 Term 88 8 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 35

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 37 36 140
2022 Term 33 37 29 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 41 37 178
2020 Term 17 41 42 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 34 149
2019 Term 18 50 32 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 25 34 121
2018 Term 22 25 53 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 32 39 3 0 16 35
2022 Term 8 28 21 0 27 17 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 20 58 5 0 3 40
2020 Term 8 25 33 8 8 17 12
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 17 58 0 0 4 47
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 38 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 135
2022 Term 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 34 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 178
2020 Term 58 32 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 149
2019 Term 74 15 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 32 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 121
2018 Term 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 140
2022 Term 74 18 5 0 0 3 0 94 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 11 3 1 1 0 86 3 178
2020 Term 56 34 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 37 10 4 3 0 0 83 6 150
2019 Term 63 29 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 49 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 121
2018 Term 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 28 36 15 7 0 3 23 40 135
2022 Term 3 9 28 33 18 0 9 56 13 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 25 38 16 7 0 1 24 38 178
2020 Term 7 14 28 37 13 1 0 50 21 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 25 33 17 8 1 0 25 42 149
2019 Term 16 9 21 28 23 0 3 52 26 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 30 36 7 5 0 2 11 52 121
2018 Term 4 9 35 20 26 0 4 49 14 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 30 39 15 9 0 3 25 34 135
2022 Term 9 13 22 31 16 0 9 51 25 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 13 33 25 15 1 1 40 26 178
2020 Term 3 14 23 31 22 4 3 58 18 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 16 34 22 14 2 2 37 27 149
2019 Term 3 8 21 19 41 3 6 65 12 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 26 21 23 11 0 2 35 43 121
2018 Term 9 4 20 40 22 0 4 65 14 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 13 39 31 11 1 1 42 18 140
2022 Term 0 0 18 36 36 0 9 80 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 18 36 27 9 1 1 36 27 177
2020 Term 1 7 17 37 35 1 1 74 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 15 32 23 12 1 2 36 31 148
2019 Term 0 5 5 24 63 0 3 90 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 25 26 18 11 1 1 29 45 120
2018 Term 4 4 9 20 57 4 0 81 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 23 26 22 10 0 2 33 40 140
2022 Term 0 7 14 26 40 6 7 76 8 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 19 26 24 14 0 1 38 36 177
2020 Term 3 8 8 44 30 3 4 79 12 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 18 23 18 10 1 3 28 47 149
2019 Term 0 5 15 26 51 0 3 79 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 24 27 11 8 0 3 19 53 121
2018 Term 4 9 18 35 29 0 4 68 14 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 15 31 28 11 3 3 41 26 140
2022 Term 7 13 17 20 34 0 10 59 22 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 8 23 40 22 2 2 64 13 176
2020 Term 4 6 18 31 30 10 1 68 11 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 16 29 22 15 5 3 40 29 148
2019 Term 2 10 19 24 43 0 3 68 13 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 24 37 13 8 3 2 22 39 120
2018 Term 14 14 28 21 18 5 0 42 29 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 18 32 30 10 1 2 41 25 140
2022 Term 9 5 33 20 26 0 7 49 15 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 19 30 27 15 1 2 43 27 178
2020 Term 4 6 28 30 27 4 1 60 10 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 13 34 22 15 5 0 39 26 147
2019 Term 0 3 26 23 46 0 3 71 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 24 27 21 8 1 3 30 42 121
2018 Term 4 9 25 13 40 4 4 58 15 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 9 29 30 27 1 3 59 11 140
2022 Term 3 3 9 27 52 0 7 85 6 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 12 26 38 19 1 1 58 16 178
2020 Term 1 8 20 39 30 1 0 70 10 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 7 29 31 27 1 1 59 11 149
2019 Term 0 5 9 27 56 0 3 86 5 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 41 28 7 5 1 0 59 12 140
2022 Term 48 29 13 5 3 3 0 79 8 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 45 13 10 4 2 0 72 15 174
2020 Term 46 37 7 3 4 3 0 86 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 37 22 15 10 1 0 52 26 150
2019 Term 40 41 5 11 0 2 0 83 11 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 29 3 4 3 2 0 90 7 140
2022 Term 71 21 6 0 3 0 0 92 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 9 7 4 1 0 80 10 175
2020 Term 61 25 4 3 3 4 0 90 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 7 7 5 1 0 80 13 148
2019 Term 58 30 3 6 0 2 0 91 6 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 26 10 9 8 2 0 72 18 119
2018 Term 65 22 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 23 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 140
2022 Term 91 7 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 178
2020 Term 70 22 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 35 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 146
2019 Term 59 30 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 7 4 5 0 0 83 10 121
2018 Term 56 40 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 32 7 3 1 3 0 89 4 140
2022 Term 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 29 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 177
2020 Term 46 36 10 1 1 4 1 86 3 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 39 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 150
2019 Term 50 36 6 6 0 2 0 88 6 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 10 3 6 1 1 80 10 120
2018 Term 49 43 4 0 0 4 0 95 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 48 7 3 2 2 0 88 6 140
2022 Term 74 14 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 36 11 6 3 1 0 79 9 176
2020 Term 59 31 6 1 1 1 0 91 3 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 44 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 150
2019 Term 68 29 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 36 16 8 5 3 0 71 13 120
2018 Term 69 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 35 8 1 1 8 1 89 2 140
2022 Term 61 24 12 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 40 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 177
2020 Term 58 30 10 0 1 1 0 89 1 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 42 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 147
2019 Term 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 32 21 4 3 3 0 71 7 120
2018 Term 69 26 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 33 3 4 1 1 0 92 5 140
2022 Term 79 14 3 4 0 0 0 94 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 177
2020 Term 77 18 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 150
2019 Term 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 37 10 10 6 0 0 73 17 120
2018 Term 74 22 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 24 11 2 4 8 7 81 6 140
2022 Term 51 27 10 3 6 2 0 80 9 35

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 23 12 2 4 8 8 79 7 135
2022 Term 54 27 8 6 2 2 0 83 9 35

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 27 12 1 1 18 1 83 3 140
2022 Term 47 21 11 5 0 16 0 81 6 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 38 15 3 2 8 1 78 6 177
2020 Term 48 25 16 1 3 7 0 79 5 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 33 10 1 2 3 7 86 3 140
2022 Term 60 24 6 3 5 0 3 87 8 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 11 3 3 4 4 82 7 178
2020 Term 56 30 3 3 3 3 3 91 6 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 18 23 4 2 39 4 50 9 140
2022 Term 21 19 16 0 0 38 6 71 0 35

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 29 19 3 4 8 7 70 7 140
2022 Term 38 27 15 0 3 12 6 79 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 28 19 5 6 5 6 67 11 178
2020 Term 28 34 11 3 4 14 6 77 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 28 13 8 7 6 5 68 17 150
2019 Term 43 30 10 5 0 9 3 82 6 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 25 19 11 10 3 4 57 23 120
2018 Term 31 29 13 4 0 13 9 77 6 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 44 14 7 2 2 2 76 10 140
2022 Term 55 27 8 7 4 0 0 81 10 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37 14 4 2 2 2 79 7 178
2020 Term 47 29 10 6 1 4 3 82 8 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 36 12 8 5 2 1 74 13 150
2019 Term 57 32 8 0 3 0 0 90 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 30 16 12 8 3 2 63 21 120
2018 Term 62 29 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 41 18 3 1 2 1 77 5 140
2022 Term 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 35 16 5 2 3 0 76 7 178
2020 Term 57 31 4 4 1 1 0 90 6 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 37 19 8 6 3 0 66 14 149
2019 Term 58 31 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 18 7 10 3 0 65 17 119
2018 Term 65 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 23 24 9 8 12 4 51 20 135
2022 Term 33 28 15 3 7 12 2 71 12 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 24 14 15 9 12 2 56 27 178
2020 Term 34 18 19 4 4 17 3 66 11 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 18 19 12 14 12 6 45 32 150
2019 Term 43 30 24 0 0 2 0 75 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 15 14 28 7 3 37 47 119
2018 Term 44 16 13 9 4 9 4 70 15 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 36 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 135
2022 Term 70 19 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 41 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 177
2020 Term 47 45 0 6 3 0 0 92 8 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 27 8 4 1 0 3 87 5 140
2022 Term 81 14 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 32 8 8 1 0 2 83 9 177
2020 Term 41 40 6 7 4 0 1 83 12 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 29 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 150
2019 Term 50 35 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 135
2022 Term 74 13 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 32 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 176
2020 Term 53 27 8 9 3 0 0 80 11 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 30 8 6 3 1 1 83 9 148
2019 Term 61 25 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 13 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 140
2022 Term 71 20 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 18 3 1 0 0 1 96 1 177
2020 Term 81 11 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 70

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 86 12 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 140
2022 Term 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 83 9 0 4 3 0 2 93 7 147
2019 Term 95 3 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 30 8 1 1 1 0 90 2 140
2022 Term 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 10 5 1 1 0 84 6 178
2020 Term 67 20 12 1 0 0 0 87 1 69
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 32 16 7 3 4 0 73 10 150
2019 Term 76 13 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 140
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 176
2020 Casual 0 100 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 150
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 120

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 20

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 20

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 20

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 20

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 20

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 20

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 20

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 20

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 20

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 20

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 20

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 13 10 2 3 44 13 65 11 140
2022 Term 23 0 11 0 3 44 19 62 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 13 13 8 7 32 10 52 25 178
2020 Term 20 16 10 1 4 37 13 70 11 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 15 19 11 7 27 8 44 27 150
2019 Term 32 20 8 10 3 19 9 71 18 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 18 19 6 7 30 5 50 21 120
2018 Term 22 13 22 0 0 43 0 62 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 29 11 1 2 19 3 82 4 140
2022 Term 41 27 8 0 3 19 3 87 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 29 14 6 5 10 1 73 12 178
2020 Term 51 27 6 1 3 10 3 89 5 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 30 19 7 4 11 1 66 13 150
2019 Term 54 36 5 0 0 5 0 94 0 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 27 15 10 5 15 3 64 18 120
2018 Term 56 22 9 4 0 9 0 85 5 23

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 177
2020 Casual 0 100 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 150
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 120

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 14

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 14

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 14

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 14

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 14

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 14

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 14

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 9 16 1 1 46 10 58 5 140
2022 Term 26 0 14 3 0 45 12 60 6 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 11 19 3 3 36 8 55 12 177
2020 Term 24 10 10 0 1 41 14 75 3 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 14 21 1 3 34 8 56 8 149
2019 Term 26 16 19 3 0 24 12 65 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 20 17 1 7 32 8 59 12 119
2018 Term 31 13 20 0 0 31 4 68 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 13 2 1 16 3 81 3 140
2022 Term 54 4 11 3 0 26 3 82 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 25 15 3 4 12 1 74 8 177
2020 Term 42 28 13 0 1 11 4 83 2 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 28 21 1 3 11 1 72 4 149
2019 Term 49 31 11 0 0 5 3 88 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 26 15 3 6 19 3 70 10 120
2018 Term 65 18 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 140
2022 Term 6 94 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 177
2020 Term 8 92 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 150
2019 Term 16 84 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 91 9 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 24

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 92 8 24
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 19 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 45 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 29 6 2 1 3 3 89 4 140
2022 Term 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 26 9 3 1 2 2 87 4 176
2020 Term 62 23 3 7 0 0 6 89 8 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 22 2 0 34 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 55
2022 Term 74 26 10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 55
2022 Term 51 49 10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 55
2022 Term 56 44 10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 55
2022 Term 37 63 10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 55
2022 Term 11 89 10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 55
2022 Term 49 51 10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 55
2022 Term 17 83 10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 55
2022 Term 32 68 10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 55
2022 Term 42 58 10

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 55
2022 Term 8 92 10

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 55
2022 Term 21 79 10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 55
2022 Term 18 82 10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 55
2022 Term 0 100 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 89 9 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 55
2022 Term 68 20 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 11 14 6 53 6 2 64 20 55
2022 Term 18 32 19 7 23 0 0 31 50 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 18 16 15 51 0 0 66 18 55
2022 Term 9 21 37 15 18 0 0 34 30 10
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 31 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 140
2022 Term 60 23 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 11 3 3 1 0 82 7 178
2020 Term 60 18 8 7 4 0 1 80 11 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 1 8 4 46 4 34 81 7 140
2022 Term 0 0 2 0 41 8 49 94 0 35

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 44 7 3 3 4 0 86 7 135
2022 Term 67 11 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 34 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 178
2020 Term 66 27 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 17 2 1 4 0 79 4 150
2019 Term 66 30 2 0 0 2 0 98 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 43 10 4 4 3 0 81 8 119
2018 Term 69 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 34 18 2 135
2022 Term 16 51 19 11 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 24 9 4 1 4 0 85 5 140
2022 Term 67 20 9 0 0 4 0 90 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 30 7 5 3 3 0 84 9 176
2020 Term 62 23 4 6 1 3 1 88 7 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 28 8 7 10 1 1 75 17 140
2022 Term 59 18 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 15 10 6 1 1 69 16 178
2020 Term 53 23 10 6 6 1 1 78 12 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 46 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 140
2022 Term 56 32 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 18 7 5 1 0 70 12 177
2020 Term 56 27 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 39 17 11 5 3 0 66 16 149
2019 Term 57 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 38 15 15 11 1 0 58 27 121
2018 Term 56 35 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 45 18 10 0 0 0 73 10 40
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 34 6 6 7 0 6 80 14 46

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 18 10 6 6 0 1 78 12 135
2022 Term 46 24 9 8 11 0 3 71 19 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 28 14 2 3 0 1 80 5 178
2020 Term 55 27 6 8 4 0 0 82 13 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 24 11 3 4 0 2 81 7 149
2019 Term 51 20 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 29 14 8 5 0 3 73 13 120
2018 Term 35 43 4 9 4 4 0 81 14 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 31 25 14 14 0 2 46 29 135
2022 Term 42 29 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 32 22 12 0 1 33 35 178
2020 Term 35 28 24 7 6 0 0 63 13 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 27 18 16 16 0 1 49 33 149
2019 Term 69 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 25 27 17 23 0 0 32 41 121
2018 Term 38 26 31 4 0 0 0 65 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 34 23 11 5 0 3 59 17 135
2022 Term 58 25 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 23 26 20 10 0 1 44 30 178
2020 Term 52 24 15 7 1 0 0 76 9 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 26 21 11 12 1 2 55 24 149
2019 Term 77 13 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 15 24 21 20 0 1 34 41 120
2018 Term 51 27 18 0 0 4 0 81 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 22 18 25 15 0 3 41 40 140
2022 Term 28 30 15 12 10 2 3 61 23 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 21 27 17 12 1 1 42 30 177
2020 Term 51 23 11 6 6 1 1 77 12 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 28 16 14 19 0 1 50 33 148
2019 Term 63 27 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 34
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 14 24 20 28 0 1 27 49 118
2018 Term 38 18 40 0 0 0 4 58 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 21 18 6 3 0 7 71 9 135
2022 Term 86 4 0 0 2 0 8 97 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 28 19 9 3 1 3 68 13 176
2020 Term 70 13 11 1 3 0 1 84 4 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 25 14 5 8 0 4 73 13 148
2019 Term 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 22 18 9 11 0 5 61 21 117
2018 Term 77 9 9 0 0 0 5 90 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 28 17 9 10 0 1 64 19 135
2022 Term 73 17 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 24 21 14 7 0 1 57 22 178
2020 Term 58 18 17 4 3 0 0 76 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 29 17 6 8 0 1 69 13 149
2019 Term 74 18 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 24 16 15 14 0 1 55 29 119
2018 Term 51 31 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 30 22 4 4 0 2 69 8 135
2022 Term 53 26 16 0 3 2 0 81 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 20 9 3 0 2 67 13 178
2020 Term 60 20 11 3 3 3 0 82 6 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 32 18 5 8 1 1 68 13 148
2019 Term 70 20 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 27 8 8 0 1 56 17 118
2018 Term 54 23 19 5 0 0 0 77 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 30 23 16 7 0 2 53 23 135
2022 Term 43 28 27 0 3 0 0 71 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 34 25 17 5 0 1 53 22 178
2020 Term 36 45 10 4 3 1 0 82 7 69
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 36 16 14 11 0 1 58 25 148
2019 Term 62 24 5 6 2 0 0 86 8 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 20 27 16 19 0 1 38 35 119
2018 Term 47 31 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 31 22 10 6 1 1 60 17 135
2022 Term 49 23 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 32 22 9 3 1 1 65 12 176
2020 Term 46 28 14 4 4 3 0 77 9 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 32 16 12 9 0 1 63 21 147
2019 Term 55 26 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 27 20 17 13 1 1 50 30 119
2018 Term 65 18 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 24 10 9 6 1 1 74 15 135
2022 Term 60 17 14 4 3 0 3 78 7 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 24 13 8 4 0 1 74 12 178
2020 Term 59 26 6 3 6 1 0 86 9 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 28 10 7 5 0 1 77 13 147
2019 Term 68 17 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 36

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 135
2022 Term 48 29 20 0 3 0 0 77 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 21 14 5 0 1 59 19 177
2020 Term 28 26 23 9 13 1 0 55 22 70

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 28 15 13 1 0 2 70 14 135
2022 Term 49 28 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 22 6 5 0 1 67 11 178
2020 Term 40 34 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 28 13 7 4 0 1 76 12 148
2019 Term 61 29 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 26 23 10 7 0 0 61 17 119
2018 Term 56 31 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 17 6 2 2 1 3 90 4 135
2022 Term 82 7 2 3 0 0 5 94 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 28 11 3 1 0 2 84 4 176
2020 Term 66 21 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 16 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 148
2019 Term 61 31 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 15 10 4 5 0 2 81 10 119
2018 Term 60 31 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 25 8 2 0 0 1 89 2 135
2022 Term 84 10 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 32 15 6 1 0 0 78 7 176
2020 Term 48 33 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 69

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 7 1 2 1 0 11 96 3 135
2022 Term 81 3 3 0 0 2 11 96 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 8 6 1 0 1 7 93 1 175
2020 Term 70 17 1 1 1 0 9 95 3 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 6 1 0 2 1 9 96 2 145
2019 Term 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 9 2 4 1 1 5 93 5 118
2018 Term 77 5 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 5 4 1 1 0 8 93 2 140
2022 Term 85 0 5 3 3 2 3 90 5 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 5 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 174
2020 Term 85 6 1 0 3 0 4 95 3 68
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 9 8 3 5 1 5 84 8 148
2019 Term 80 11 3 0 5 0 0 92 5 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 9 6 3 8 0 4 83 11 119
2018 Term 69 22 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 15 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 135
2022 Term 82 13 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 18 8 4 1 1 1 87 5 175
2020 Term 80 10 6 1 0 0 3 93 1 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 24 10 2 3 0 4 85 5 149
2019 Term 85 12 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 29 12 2 2 1 2 83 5 121
2018 Term 69 18 0 9 0 0 4 91 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 19 5 5 2 1 1 88 7 135
2022 Term 80 12 0 3 0 0 5 97 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 15 10 6 5 1 1 79 10 175
2020 Term 80 10 3 1 3 0 3 93 4 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 20 8 5 8 0 4 79 13 149
2019 Term 89 5 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 23 11 7 9 0 2 73 16 120
2018 Term 69 9 13 0 4 0 4 82 5 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 8 4 2 0 0 17 92 3 135
2022 Term 78 3 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 14 5 2 1 1 17 90 3 175
2020 Term 77 0 1 0 0 0 22 98 0 69
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 10 4 1 1 1 23 92 2 147
2019 Term 84 3 0 3 0 0 10 97 3 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 15 4 1 1 1 23 92 2 118
2018 Term 91 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 14 6 1 2 0 6 90 3 140
2022 Term 87 6 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 13 6 2 1 0 4 90 4 178
2020 Term 82 7 4 0 0 3 4 96 0 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 11 5 1 0 0 9 93 2 148
2019 Term 88 3 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 13 9 2 2 0 8 86 5 120
2018 Term 64 18 9 0 5 0 5 86 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 10 4 1 3 1 5 92 4 135
2022 Term 14 14 28 14 30 0 0 28 44 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 15 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 177
2020 Term 14 15 24 20 27 0 0 29 47 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 6 3 2 1 0 6 94 3 148
2019 Term 19 19 26 5 31 0 0 38 36 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 11 2 2 2 0 6 94 3 121
2018 Term 14 19 14 19 35 0 0 32 54 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 27 13 4 4 0 3 79 8 135
2022 Term 69 18 5 0 3 0 6 92 3 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 17 4 2 0 2 77 6 177
2020 Term 63 23 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 16 9 4 0 0 3 87 4 148
2019 Term 71 16 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 19 10 1 2 1 5 86 3 120
2018 Term 47 26 13 9 0 0 4 77 9 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 31 36 17 4 1 0 43 21 140
2022 Term 19 45 26 5 5 0 0 64 10 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 35 37 12 3 0 0 48 16 178
2020 Term 23 44 21 8 4 0 0 66 13 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 37 30 13 3 0 0 55 16 150
2019 Term 40 34 24 2 0 0 0 74 2 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 25 37 16 11 0 0 36 27 121
2018 Term 32 44 19 5 0 0 0 77 5 22

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 21 46 16 14 0 0 29 25 140
2022 Term 2 10 24 34 30 0 0 64 12 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 21 47 22 5 0 0 28 25 178
2020 Term 10 7 31 28 23 0 0 51 17 70
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 20 42 16 13 0 0 29 28 147
2019 Term 5 6 25 36 28 0 0 64 11 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 20 38 15 10 0 0 25 37 119
2018 Term 4 0 35 38 22 0 0 60 4 23
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 83 10 0 140
2022 Term 7 84 5 4 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 65 16 1 178
2020 Term 14 59 23 4 71

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 33
2020 Term 40 60 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 16 7 4 4 2 16 81 10 140
2022 Term 36 0 0 5 5 2 52 78 22 35
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 16 15 6 4 1 9 72 11 177
2020 Term 58 11 0 3 1 4 23 94 6 71
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 16 11 10 7 0 7 70 18 149
2019 Term 70 8 10 3 5 0 3 81 8 36
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 11 8 6 7 0 11 77 14 121
2018 Term 65 9 4 4 4 4 9 85 10 23

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 40 0 10 18 0 12 67 33 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 24 12 9 9 0 3 69 19 33
2020 Term 20 40 30 0 10 0 0 59 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 9 0 20 49 0 12 22 78 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 6 15 21 24 3 15 26 56 33
2020 Term 20 20 40 10 0 0 10 44 11 10
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