2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Library and Archives Canada by Question 110. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 26 10 2 1 0 0 87 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 42 11 7 3 1 1 79 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 13 6 2 0 0 79 7 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 31 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 47 7 0 1 0 0 92 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 40 13 5 5 1 0 76 10 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 27 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 44 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 35 13 4 2 0 0 80 7 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 46 4 3 0 0 0 94 3 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 33 16 6 2 0 0 76 9 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 43 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 44 11 4 1 0 1 84 5 119

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 30 4 1 1 1 0 94 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 36 14 9 5 1 1 72 14 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 36 16 9 8 0 0 66 17 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 45 12 3 7 0 0 78 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 31 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 35 12 10 5 0 0 73 14 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 39 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 34 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 32 6 5 2 2 0 88 7 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 13 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 41 15 7 6 0 0 72 12 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 41 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 37 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 45 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 236
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 43 14 5 7 1 0 74 12 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 18 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 38 11 2 2 1 0 85 3 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 35 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 42 1 1 4 0 0 94 4 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 33 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 34 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 194
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 37 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 36 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 26 12 1 0 0 0 87 1 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 38 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 28 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 132
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 29 12 4 1 0 0 84 5 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 36 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 236
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 33 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 121

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 40 10 3 3 1 1 84 6 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 37 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 29 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 31 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 31 13 4 2 0 0 82 6 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 42 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 26 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 221
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 43 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 40 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 38 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 32 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 45 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 41 6 1 1 0 1 91 2 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 18 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 30 16 9 4 1 0 70 13 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 33 16 11 9 0 0 65 20 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 31 19 9 5 0 0 66 14 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 25 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 37 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 31 21 11 5 0 0 63 15 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 26 6 2 2 1 0 89 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 32 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 36 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 40 11 6 7 2 0 77 13 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 26 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 35 17 7 2 0 0 75 9 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 33 21 6 4 0 0 69 10 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 36 18 6 5 2 0 70 11 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 24 2 3 1 0 0 93 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 33 15 12 4 1 0 69 16 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 34 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 41 13 8 5 0 1 74 13 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 31 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 41 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 35 18 11 4 0 0 66 16 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 45 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 29 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 221
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 38 15 5 4 0 0 76 9 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 42 12 7 4 2 0 78 10 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 37 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 36 15 6 4 0 0 74 10 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 37 19 6 3 0 1 72 9 118

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 24 10 5 3 4 0 81 8 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 23 19 11 6 5 0 62 18 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 29 15 9 5 3 1 70 14 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 33 14 7 5 4 2 72 13 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 26 9 5 0 2 1 86 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 30 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 26 16 7 6 4 1 70 13 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 29 14 10 5 1 2 71 15 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 22 12 6 4 5 2 77 10 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 24 14 7 7 2 1 71 14 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 27 15 5 7 4 1 71 13 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 32 15 7 4 3 1 73 12 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 27 14 8 0 3 0 77 8 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 27 16 6 5 2 0 72 11 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 29 14 5 6 4 0 74 12 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 31 21 8 4 1 2 66 12 121
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 17 8 3 2 1 25 83 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 33 11 5 1 2 5 80 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 28 14 3 1 0 3 81 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 26 7 4 1 1 6 88 5 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 29 14 5 1 1 4 79 7 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 27 15 5 1 1 4 78 6 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 24 10 6 2 1 3 81 8 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 25 11 3 3 1 7 81 7 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 28 13 2 2 2 8 82 4 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 26 14 6 5 1 5 74 11 220
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 24 10 2 3 2 3 83 6 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 30 9 2 4 0 7 83 7 135

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 17 4 3 1 1 4 92 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 29 10 6 2 1 2 82 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 33 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 33 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 24 4 4 0 1 2 92 4 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 30 7 5 1 0 1 86 7 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 33 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 34 9 3 6 1 1 82 9 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 24 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 33 8 5 5 0 0 81 11 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 26 13 8 3 0 0 75 11 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 34 7 10 2 1 2 81 12 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 34 5 3 2 1 0 91 5 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 31 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 30 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 29 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 21 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 25 7 8 3 1 1 81 11 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 28 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 27 5 1 5 0 0 88 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 24 5 0 1 0 1 94 1 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 27 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 23 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 30 10 3 4 0 1 83 7 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 28 4 2 1 1 0 92 4 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 29 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 27 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 27 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 29 4 5 0 1 0 90 6 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 27 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 28 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 34 6 5 3 0 1 85 8 121

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 14 5 2 0 11 0 92 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 36 13 4 6 14 0 73 12 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 35 19 5 9 6 0 65 15 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 18 10 2 10 1 66 14 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 31 6 2 0 14 0 90 3 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 32 15 7 5 8 1 71 13 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 38 20 7 5 9 0 66 13 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 12 7 5 8 0 74 13 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 25 7 3 0 13 0 88 4 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 37 15 6 2 8 0 74 9 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 36 19 8 3 11 0 66 13 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 33 18 10 7 8 0 62 18 132
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 44 7 1 1 8 0 90 3 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 15 9 2 10 0 71 13 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 39 17 6 7 7 0 68 14 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 28 24 12 5 7 0 56 18 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 19 9 2 4 5 1 84 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 32 23 14 10 3 0 51 25 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 32 20 14 14 1 0 52 28 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 29 20 15 5 4 2 57 22 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 34 12 8 2 3 0 77 11 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 35 18 14 7 2 1 60 22 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 38 22 15 7 2 0 54 23 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 41 17 14 7 1 0 62 20 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 29 9 5 2 8 0 83 8 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 42 15 9 4 3 0 71 13 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 38 23 9 5 4 0 62 14 304
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 37 22 8 9 2 1 61 17 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 43 10 3 1 3 0 85 5 75
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 37 16 13 4 2 0 66 18 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 37 15 11 7 3 0 65 19 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 38 21 9 10 2 0 59 19 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 21 9 8 1 11 1 79 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 26 24 18 13 8 0 41 33 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 28 22 15 17 4 0 44 33 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 24 23 20 7 7 2 45 29 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 31 18 11 4 7 0 66 15 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 28 21 21 8 3 1 48 30 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 29 25 20 9 5 0 43 31 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 35 22 18 5 4 0 52 24 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 29 14 3 3 15 0 76 7 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 40 21 11 3 7 0 62 15 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 33 28 11 5 8 0 52 17 303
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 34 23 12 11 5 1 51 24 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 40 12 5 4 10 0 77 9 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 38 21 13 4 8 0 58 19 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 36 19 16 8 6 0 55 25 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 30 31 11 8 5 0 47 21 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 21 8 6 3 8 0 80 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 29 19 17 14 5 0 48 32 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 19 17 14 0 0 51 30 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 36 17 15 9 4 1 58 24 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 38 14 12 1 2 0 71 14 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 36 14 14 13 2 0 58 27 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 42 16 14 9 2 0 59 24 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 40 18 14 4 2 0 63 19 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 36 11 6 4 8 0 78 10 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 38 22 12 7 3 0 58 20 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 39 20 15 6 4 0 57 22 304
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 35 18 16 10 3 1 53 27 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 37 15 1 4 4 0 79 5 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 36 22 16 7 2 0 54 23 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 37 20 13 12 2 0 54 25 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 34 22 10 12 4 0 54 23 120
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 24 14 1 2 0 0 83 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 37 16 11 5 1 0 67 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 33 18 10 8 1 0 63 18 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 14 4 7 0 1 74 12 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 27 10 6 0 0 1 84 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 34 13 9 3 0 0 74 13 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 38 13 11 5 0 0 72 16 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 41 12 13 6 0 0 68 20 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 42 7 2 2 1 1 89 4 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 42 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 12 11 9 2 0 68 20 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 42 8 6 0 0 0 85 6 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 31 16 13 5 0 0 65 19 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 16 13 7 1 0 65 19 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 15 3 10 1 0 72 13 120

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 29 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 42 9 8 1 1 0 81 10 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 43 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 30 4 6 0 0 0 89 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 42 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 46 9 8 1 0 0 81 10 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 46 11 7 4 0 0 78 10 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 37 7 8 0 0 1 85 8 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 42 11 6 2 0 1 81 9 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 42 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 45 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 39 9 5 0 0 0 87 5 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 46 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 37 15 8 4 0 0 74 11 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 50 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 20 11 5 1 2 2 82 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 34 11 9 2 1 2 77 12 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 32 13 5 3 1 0 78 9 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 29 11 5 4 0 1 81 8 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 27 7 4 0 2 1 89 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 33 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 32 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 34 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 31 9 6 1 0 3 83 7 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 31 16 5 6 0 0 73 12 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 33 14 5 5 0 1 76 10 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 34 10 4 6 1 2 80 10 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 38 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 34 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 37 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 121

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 24 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 41 11 15 2 1 0 72 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 46 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 43 7 8 2 0 1 83 11 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 46 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 39 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 41 15 9 2 0 1 74 11 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 36 13 6 3 0 5 77 10 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 41 8 12 1 0 0 79 13 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 46 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 46 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 35 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 50 4 5 2 0 0 88 8 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 50 10 12 1 0 0 76 14 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 54 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 41 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 20 3 3 1 2 5 93 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 27 9 7 2 2 1 82 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 25 13 5 2 3 1 78 8 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 28 8 5 5 3 3 81 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 19 6 5 0 1 1 89 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 26 9 3 2 2 0 86 5 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 27 11 4 4 3 1 81 8 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 30 11 4 8 2 1 76 13 133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 28 8 5 2 2 0 84 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 32 16 19 11 2 0 53 31 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 40 16 14 12 1 0 58 26 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 42 16 11 9 4 1 62 21 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 32 18 8 4 1 1 69 12 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 32 22 15 8 2 0 54 24 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 34 23 17 10 2 0 49 27 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 41 12 19 9 2 0 58 29 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 26 11 7 2 9 1 78 10 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 34 17 11 7 3 0 63 19 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 40 17 10 9 3 0 62 20 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 43 16 14 6 4 0 63 21 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 36 11 5 3 6 0 80 8 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 36 22 12 8 0 0 58 20 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 45 16 10 8 3 0 64 19 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 38 24 8 7 5 1 59 16 119

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 16 8 0 4 3 10 87 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 25 13 4 4 2 5 78 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 21 11 5 4 2 6 78 10 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 20 8 5 3 1 10 82 9 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 17 3 3 1 1 5 93 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 20 11 4 4 0 6 80 9 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 22 10 9 4 1 3 76 14 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 25 10 3 3 1 8 82 7 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 19 4 1 1 1 9 94 2 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 18 11 5 3 1 3 81 8 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 24 8 4 4 1 4 83 9 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 14 11 7 2 2 5 78 10 136

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 8 8 3 6 5 8 81 10 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 25 14 9 8 3 2 67 18 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 27 11 4 6 1 4 77 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 13 13 5 2 6 10 76 9 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 22 13 2 2 0 2 82 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 25 18 7 5 1 3 69 12 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 22 13 8 3 2 4 74 12 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 19 13 5 2 3 7 78 8 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 16 10 3 1 4 8 84 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 23 15 5 2 2 1 77 7 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 24 10 3 3 2 3 83 6 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 18 10 7 2 1 4 80 9 136

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 77 7 3 0 2 3 9 95 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 9 2 0 2 4 5 95 2 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 75 9 4 1 2 5 6 93 3 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 7 5 1 4 4 11 87 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 89 3 0 0 0 3 5 100 0 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 80 7 3 1 1 2 6 95 2 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 77 8 3 2 2 4 4 92 4 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 73 10 2 3 1 2 9 92 5 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 83 3 1 1 1 4 7 97 2 154
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 81 6 5 1 1 3 2 92 3 221
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 78 8 3 1 3 3 5 93 5 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 78 6 2 2 2 3 8 94 5 136

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 78 3 2 1 2 4 9 93 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 73 9 2 1 2 2 11 94 3 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 76 7 2 0 1 3 10 96 1 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 8 2 1 1 3 15 96 2 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 84 5 4 0 0 1 6 95 0 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 73 12 3 1 2 0 9 94 3 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 75 10 2 1 1 3 9 96 2 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 11 4 1 1 3 9 93 3 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 77 5 1 1 0 2 13 98 1 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 83 5 2 1 1 1 6 95 2 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 82 7 1 1 1 1 8 97 2 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 76 5 2 1 2 1 13 94 4 135

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 32 8 5 6 8 3 78 12 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 36 12 15 15 2 1 57 30 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 14 18 15 2 2 52 34 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 30 13 19 12 2 5 53 33 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 30 19 17 5 8 4 55 24 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 31 20 19 14 1 1 46 34 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 27 20 24 20 1 0 35 44 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 29 17 17 25 2 4 37 45 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 29 11 8 5 4 7 73 15 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 34 16 17 8 2 2 58 26 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 24 20 15 19 4 1 43 36 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 27 14 19 20 4 8 40 44 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 49 13 8 3 4 1 75 11 75
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 30 17 16 15 0 2 51 32 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 28 19 19 16 3 1 44 36 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 19 19 27 22 1 5 28 52 120

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 32 14 7 4 0 2 75 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 36 15 10 8 1 1 67 18 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 40 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 15 7 4 1 1 74 11 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 41 9 2 1 1 0 87 3 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 36 18 10 3 0 0 68 14 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 40 15 9 4 0 0 72 14 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 35 14 8 7 0 1 71 15 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 38 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 32 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 8 13 5 0 0 73 19 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 49 16 2 3 0 0 79 5 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 39 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 43 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 43 15 4 6 1 0 75 10 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 25 17 4 2 0 3 76 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 37 11 10 3 1 0 75 13 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 14 8 5 0 0 72 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 31 16 5 4 1 1 73 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 37 8 6 0 0 0 87 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 41 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 34 15 9 4 0 0 73 12 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 31 18 6 6 0 1 69 12 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 34 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 31 15 5 7 0 0 73 12 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 36 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 40 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 38 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 36 17 8 5 1 0 71 12 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 39 17 5 6 0 0 73 11 235
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 33 12 6 5 1 0 77 11 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 36 4 2 1 2 0 92 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 34 14 14 3 1 0 69 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 39 15 8 6 0 0 72 14 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 40 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 42 9 5 0 1 0 85 5 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 43 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 46 12 9 3 0 0 75 12 283
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 44 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 35 9 5 0 1 1 86 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 41 12 10 1 0 1 76 12 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 45 10 9 2 0 1 80 11 303
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 44 15 8 2 1 0 75 10 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 45 14 2 0 0 0 83 2 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 44 14 5 2 0 0 78 7 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 46 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 234
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 43 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 34 12 6 1 7 2 80 8 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 41 23 10 4 2 0 63 14 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 39 20 10 6 3 0 63 16 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 46 17 6 5 5 0 71 11 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 44 13 7 0 4 0 79 7 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 46 17 11 3 2 0 68 15 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 45 22 10 3 5 0 64 14 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 45 16 7 4 8 1 70 12 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 37 15 6 2 6 1 75 9 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 43 19 8 2 2 0 70 11 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 41 22 7 5 5 0 65 12 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 43 17 8 5 8 1 68 14 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 45 9 7 0 7 0 83 7 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 43 21 7 4 2 0 67 12 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 42 24 7 4 4 1 64 11 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 46 24 3 7 3 1 64 11 118

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 29 4 2 0 0 4 93 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 32 8 8 3 2 0 80 12 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 34 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 33 6 7 3 1 2 84 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 26 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 33 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 34 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 281
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 31 13 5 4 0 0 77 9 130
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 24 6 4 1 1 2 88 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 30 8 8 3 1 1 80 11 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 30 12 6 3 1 1 79 9 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 33 7 7 5 1 1 81 12 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 32 6 1 0 1 0 92 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 35 11 3 3 1 0 82 7 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 32 10 9 3 0 0 78 11 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 43 8 3 3 1 0 85 6 119

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 30 3 0 1 0 3 97 1 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 28 12 4 5 2 2 78 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 24 16 8 4 0 3 71 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 29 14 8 7 0 2 70 15 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 18 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 31 10 4 1 1 0 86 5 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 33 16 6 5 0 2 72 11 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 33 14 7 9 0 0 70 17 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 23 5 1 1 0 1 94 1 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 31 15 5 2 0 2 78 7 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 32 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 14 6 5 0 2 74 12 133
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 31 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 33 9 3 3 1 2 84 7 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 35 14 8 3 0 0 74 12 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 34 16 10 2 0 0 72 12 120

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 12 8 0 3 0 4 89 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 19 2 4 4 1 2 89 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 25 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 24 3 1 4 4 1 92 5 145

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 41 23 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 42 30 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 48 24 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 35 31 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 43 36 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 45 39 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 44 37 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 46 25 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 39 34 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 47 32 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 43 37 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 39 33 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 43 40 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 46 36 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 47 35 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 41 34 119

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 38 12 0 36 9 30
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 42 38 0 4 15 55
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 36 34 7 2 5 65
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 15 9 5 4 2 50
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 11 6 5 73 5 18
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 29 32 13 11 9 33
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 28 48 4 0 5 54
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 8 34 0 2 0 39
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 14 16 7 55 7 45
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 38 29 9 12 9 49
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 29 46 0 3 7 63
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 15 20 0 5 5 38
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 44 34 0 14 8 13
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 38 36 10 0 9 39
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 32 46 0 0 11 43
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 83 4 6 0 0 7 29
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 15 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 37 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 36 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 38 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 37 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 35 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 40 8 1 5 0 0 86 6 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 32 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 41 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 44 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 36 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 37 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 38 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 41 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 35 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 43 12 13 4 1 0 71 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 45 11 9 7 1 0 72 16 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 14 9 3 2 0 73 12 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 44 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 46 16 9 2 0 0 72 11 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 45 17 10 2 0 0 71 11 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 44 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 44 7 2 0 1 0 91 2 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 48 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 48 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 47 15 4 4 2 0 76 8 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 42 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 42 16 5 1 1 0 77 7 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 50 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 41 16 8 3 3 0 72 11 118

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 10 20 34 26 5 5 66 12 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 20 32 24 12 3 1 37 30 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 21 36 19 9 1 2 28 35 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 26 36 18 6 1 5 26 35 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 9 34 32 19 2 0 51 14 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 18 37 26 12 0 0 38 24 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 26 39 20 7 0 2 28 33 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 22 42 19 6 0 3 25 31 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 12 28 29 27 2 0 57 14 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 15 34 33 12 0 0 45 21 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 18 43 23 7 1 1 31 25 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 25 41 15 9 2 1 25 33 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 12 36 34 16 1 0 50 13 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 17 43 24 10 1 1 35 21 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 25 45 16 6 0 1 23 32 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 26 39 24 8 2 0 32 28 121

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 13 29 15 28 4 6 48 20 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 17 30 24 15 3 2 41 27 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 32 14 10 2 3 26 40 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 28 28 17 7 2 9 26 42 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 12 33 23 21 6 0 47 18 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 17 32 28 13 2 1 42 25 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 21 35 20 7 1 3 28 36 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 22 32 19 6 2 4 27 39 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 13 18 24 30 5 3 59 22 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 14 37 22 14 2 1 37 25 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 22 35 17 9 2 2 27 36 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 32 21 9 3 4 32 33 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 17 24 35 14 5 2 53 21 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 19 38 21 9 3 2 32 28 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 24 35 18 5 3 2 24 39 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 27 35 18 9 3 0 28 36 121

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 2 14 31 44 3 7 83 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 9 31 24 27 3 2 54 14 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 12 31 31 15 1 3 48 20 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 13 36 27 15 1 5 44 18 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 5 18 30 42 4 0 74 6 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 6 25 40 26 0 0 66 10 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 14 35 32 13 0 1 45 19 283
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 19 31 28 11 0 3 40 28 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 5 13 30 49 1 2 81 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 5 24 46 21 0 0 68 8 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 17 33 31 12 1 2 45 21 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 18 33 29 12 1 1 42 24 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 3 13 40 42 2 0 84 3 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 6 31 40 19 2 1 61 7 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 16 35 30 12 0 3 43 20 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 20 37 32 10 1 0 42 21 117

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 4 10 25 42 7 10 80 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 19 27 15 14 3 4 31 41 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 25 22 12 12 0 2 24 53 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 22 12 10 0 3 23 54 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 19 10 19 40 4 0 62 27 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 20 28 19 12 0 0 31 40 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 24 13 9 0 2 22 54 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 30 20 14 7 0 3 22 57 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 6 15 25 46 1 4 74 11 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 16 30 24 21 1 0 45 24 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 21 33 20 9 1 2 30 36 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 21 35 18 6 1 1 24 40 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 6 24 23 37 5 2 65 9 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 17 41 24 8 0 2 32 26 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 30 30 19 4 1 1 23 46 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 28 29 12 9 2 2 22 47 120

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 9 16 13 33 20 4 60 20 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 21 23 18 16 6 5 38 36 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 22 23 22 16 1 3 39 37 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 25 22 21 14 2 6 37 39 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 11 16 29 31 9 1 67 16 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 15 30 30 16 1 0 47 22 195
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 24 25 16 3 2 43 33 283
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 17 33 26 11 0 5 38 27 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 7 22 18 38 6 7 64 10 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 14 26 27 23 3 1 52 21 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 15 31 27 14 3 3 43 24 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 15 28 33 11 2 2 46 24 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 10 27 30 25 4 4 59 12 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 16 31 26 15 3 3 44 23 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 15 29 31 11 4 1 45 25 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 21 24 32 9 5 0 44 31 120

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 11 23 19 33 7 6 60 14 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 20 30 20 15 5 2 38 29 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 19 33 18 10 1 3 30 36 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 17 32 21 6 7 4 29 35 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 8 33 18 32 4 0 53 12 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 17 35 28 11 2 0 40 24 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 21 36 18 8 4 1 28 34 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 18 31 20 9 2 3 31 36 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 13 19 22 34 2 4 59 20 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 19 32 23 14 1 1 38 29 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 21 40 18 7 2 2 26 33 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 39 18 8 2 3 27 32 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 17 34 19 24 4 1 46 18 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 19 37 23 9 3 2 33 27 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 23 37 19 6 2 1 26 36 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 19 36 21 9 4 1 31 31 121

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 16 25 27 26 1 4 55 19 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 15 34 26 14 2 2 42 22 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 15 33 27 16 0 1 43 23 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 13 42 24 13 1 4 38 17 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 8 46 32 10 1 0 42 12 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 21 34 27 10 1 0 38 28 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 19 39 29 9 0 0 38 22 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 10 45 25 9 1 2 35 18 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 13 40 20 18 1 1 39 20 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 18 43 21 9 0 0 30 27 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 43 19 9 0 1 28 29 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 19 38 21 8 1 1 29 32 136

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 27 17 5 6 5 0 70 12 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 32 19 25 13 1 0 42 39 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 29 21 18 18 1 0 42 37 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 30 23 20 8 4 0 47 29 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 35 17 17 3 8 0 61 21 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 31 25 18 8 1 0 49 26 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 33 23 25 6 3 0 44 32 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 35 23 18 4 3 0 53 23 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 38 10 8 3 8 1 76 13 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 44 19 13 8 4 0 59 22 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 36 28 13 4 3 0 54 18 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 41 26 10 8 2 0 55 19 134

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 18 4 1 6 0 1 88 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 29 6 6 3 3 1 84 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 33 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 25 6 1 5 0 0 88 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 24 6 4 0 1 0 90 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 32 6 7 2 2 0 84 9 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 30 7 5 3 1 0 84 9 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 34 6 6 6 1 0 82 12 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 25 3 7 3 1 0 87 10 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 30 7 5 7 0 1 80 12 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 38 7 5 5 0 0 84 9 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 31 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 24 9 7 0 1 0 84 7 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 30 9 9 3 2 0 78 12 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 38 8 7 4 1 0 82 10 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 36 4 11 4 2 1 80 16 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 11 2 1 6 0 0 90 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 25 5 6 2 1 1 87 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 31 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 31 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 23 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 30 6 6 1 1 0 86 7 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 33 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 31 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 28 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 32 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 39 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 33 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 29 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 37 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 210
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 42 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 35 9 6 1 0 1 85 6 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 26 5 1 3 1 4 90 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 40 7 3 2 3 0 87 5 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 32 8 1 4 0 1 87 4 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 26 8 0 0 1 2 91 0 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 36 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 40 10 2 2 1 0 86 4 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 44 6 4 2 2 1 88 6 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 30 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 38 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 12 3 3 2 0 82 6 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 41 9 4 0 3 0 87 4 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 43 14 3 1 2 0 82 4 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 48 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 44 7 3 1 2 2 88 5 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 26 3 5 1 4 1 91 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 39 14 8 3 3 0 75 11 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 16 9 4 2 0 70 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 45 14 4 2 4 0 79 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 38 6 4 0 1 0 91 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 45 12 6 2 1 1 79 8 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 51 15 4 3 2 0 79 7 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 50 12 3 3 4 1 81 7 130
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 37 6 4 2 2 0 89 6 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 43 7 8 1 1 0 85 9 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 45 15 4 2 3 0 78 6 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 43 17 3 4 4 0 75 7 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 32 3 2 0 2 0 94 2 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 44 17 2 0 2 0 80 2 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 51 8 3 2 2 0 86 5 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 39 14 4 2 4 0 80 6 118

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 24 10 2 3 17 1 81 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 20 6 1 9 1 70 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 43 21 7 3 6 0 67 10 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 20 4 3 6 0 72 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 37 13 2 0 4 0 84 3 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 33 19 5 3 7 1 71 8 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 49 13 3 1 4 0 81 4 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 44 11 4 2 7 1 81 7 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 26 11 5 1 9 1 81 7 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 35 13 6 1 3 1 80 7 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 41 16 1 1 6 0 80 2 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 36 15 3 2 5 1 79 5 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 39 4 1 1 3 0 93 3 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 40 17 4 1 3 1 77 5 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 47 13 4 1 3 0 81 5 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 15 5 2 5 0 77 7 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 12 1 5 0 0 0 94 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 35 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 41 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 24 0 1 0 1 0 99 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 37 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 41 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 39 9 2 4 1 0 85 6 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 21 4 2 1 1 0 93 2 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 34 5 4 3 1 0 89 6 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 36 9 3 2 1 0 85 6 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 36 9 4 4 2 0 83 7 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 28 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 40 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 214
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 42 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 10 4 3 1 1 83 7 120

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 23 12 4 4 10 6 76 10 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 29 10 4 4 6 3 81 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 31 12 3 3 5 3 81 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 31 12 3 2 6 6 81 6 145

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 26 12 4 4 9 6 76 10 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 30 12 5 3 8 2 77 10 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 31 14 2 4 7 3 78 7 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 10 5 2 6 5 80 8 145

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 16 9 1 4 34 2 78 8 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 15 31 11 1 17 3 46 15 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 25 26 9 2 14 1 57 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 28 24 5 1 16 1 64 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 34 22 5 1 6 1 70 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 28 26 8 2 12 1 58 12 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 39 21 6 2 8 0 70 8 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 40 17 5 3 9 1 73 9 133

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 25 10 2 1 5 2 85 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 31 10 8 2 7 2 78 11 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 40 10 2 3 5 3 83 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 12 4 3 4 4 79 8 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 30 6 5 0 1 1 89 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 33 13 6 2 5 2 78 8 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 40 16 3 2 2 1 79 5 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 38 8 8 2 4 1 81 11 132

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 6 16 0 2 60 1 53 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 12 23 2 5 48 4 38 14 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 15 24 3 3 45 3 43 12 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 24 1 2 39 4 53 6 145

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 20 7 4 5 9 13 80 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 23 19 7 5 13 5 61 16 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 32 19 7 4 7 5 66 12 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 32 15 1 5 8 5 76 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 31 13 1 1 8 4 83 3 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 32 19 9 3 7 3 66 13 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 36 17 8 4 6 5 68 13 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 21 7 5 1 3 65 13 130
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 25 5 2 6 10 10 84 9 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 31 17 6 6 8 5 66 14 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 34 16 9 4 7 3 67 15 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 34 16 6 4 6 4 70 12 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 42 6 6 4 10 0 82 11 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 36 17 12 4 6 2 64 18 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 35 21 11 3 7 2 62 15 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 35 19 9 5 2 3 66 14 121

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 32 10 4 3 6 1 82 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 40 13 11 8 4 1 65 21 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 18 10 6 3 0 65 17 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 42 13 10 4 4 0 72 14 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 37 15 7 1 3 2 76 9 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 33 16 18 4 5 0 60 22 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 39 16 12 2 2 0 69 15 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 46 13 8 4 5 1 74 12 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 25 15 10 2 8 2 71 13 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 40 14 11 5 4 1 69 17 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 39 17 12 5 5 0 65 17 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 15 5 5 5 2 73 11 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 36 10 5 4 10 1 79 10 75
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 34 18 14 5 5 1 60 20 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 42 16 11 4 2 1 69 15 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 42 16 4 7 2 2 72 11 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 22 10 3 1 5 0 85 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 40 22 7 3 2 0 67 10 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 42 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 38 20 6 5 4 0 68 11 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 33 24 1 0 1 0 74 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 42 24 9 2 3 0 64 11 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 46 22 5 1 2 0 71 7 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 48 18 4 3 4 0 74 7 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 28 18 5 1 5 0 76 6 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 39 22 8 2 1 0 68 10 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 40 26 6 2 4 0 64 9 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 44 24 5 1 3 0 68 7 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 42 13 4 3 6 0 79 7 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 38 27 9 1 2 1 62 11 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 43 22 8 3 3 0 66 11 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 48 20 4 3 2 0 72 8 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 22 9 5 3 18 3 78 10 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 28 17 11 9 14 1 57 23 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 26 27 14 9 9 3 44 26 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 27 18 10 13 10 4 52 27 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 25 17 4 1 9 1 76 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 26 19 13 7 13 2 54 23 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 25 19 17 13 11 1 44 34 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 24 19 12 11 15 4 49 28 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 24 14 7 2 13 5 72 11 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 26 27 8 9 12 2 50 19 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 27 22 12 13 13 2 45 29 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 27 18 11 11 12 3 53 26 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 33 14 4 3 22 0 73 8 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 29 22 13 9 7 2 50 25 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 24 27 11 12 14 1 42 27 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 28 23 9 8 12 5 53 20 119

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 45 4 10 1 0 0 85 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 50 3 13 2 1 0 82 15 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 47 2 10 4 0 0 83 14 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 44 3 11 1 0 0 85 12 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 46 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 43 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 49 6 13 2 0 0 79 15 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 48 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 24 4 7 1 0 3 87 9 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 37 6 5 4 1 1 85 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 38 8 7 1 0 1 84 9 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 36 8 4 2 1 3 85 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 36 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 34 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 10 15 5 0 0 71 20 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 41 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 38 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 38 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 36 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 30 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 134

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 23 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 35 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 40 6 6 1 0 0 88 7 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 42 5 2 0 1 1 94 2 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 30 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 35 13 10 2 0 0 76 12 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 42 11 9 2 1 0 79 10 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 41 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 32 7 5 0 0 0 87 5 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 31 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 38 6 5 1 0 0 89 5 304
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 36 4 7 1 1 0 88 8 136

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 78 18 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 23 2 3 0 2 0 94 4 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 62 35 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 88 7 1 4 0 0 0 95 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 75 17 4 3 0 1 0 93 3 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 68 27 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 284
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 34 3 5 2 1 0 91 6 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 89 6 0 1 3 0 1 96 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 84 10 4 0 0 1 1 96 0 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 86 12 1 1 0 0 0 99 1 145
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 87 10 1 2 1 0 0 97 2 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 83 12 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 83 13 1 1 1 0 0 96 2 304
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 76 18 3 1 0 0 1 95 1 135

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 8 4 5 1 8 0 89 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 63 28 7 1 0 2 0 92 1 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 29 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 23 9 2 0 3 0 89 2 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 78 19 0 0 0 2 1 100 0 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 21 6 1 1 2 0 92 2 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 28 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 31 7 1 1 1 0 91 1 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 19 1 1 1 6 2 97 2 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 28 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 24 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 31 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 136

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 145
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 286
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 308
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 118

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 52 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 43 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 65 15
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 47 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 76 24 21
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 41 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 41 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 38 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 53 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 48 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 75 25 15
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 42 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 42 21
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 64 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 48 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 21
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 39
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 21
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 21
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 15
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 15
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 46 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 60 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 71 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 70 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 64 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 55 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 40 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 58 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 56 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 51 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 46 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 53 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 40 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 41 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 55 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 68 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 69 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 79 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 15
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 69 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 61 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 52 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 43 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 42 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 37 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 45 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 29 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 59 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 48 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 56 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 67 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 68 39
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 39

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 61 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 66 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 54 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 49 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 50 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 39
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 59 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 69 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 39
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 71 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 53 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 51 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 48 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 56 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 44 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 40 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 44 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 42 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 15
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 59 19
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 68 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 69 19
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 60 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 68 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 15
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 75 20
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 68 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 70 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 69 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 79 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 15
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 15
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 77 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 64 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 56 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 65 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 64 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 36 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 56 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 11
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 59 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 72 28 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 43 15
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 45 38
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 36 19
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 37 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 83 20
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 8 9 2 3 42 13 66 13 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 10 12 7 4 41 12 51 23 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 17 14 5 6 40 8 52 21 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 15 20 6 6 35 6 45 20 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 10 13 1 0 34 16 72 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 14 20 4 3 35 10 52 13 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 17 21 5 5 34 5 49 16 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 21 15 4 6 35 4 60 16 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 12 10 3 2 36 17 68 11 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 15 18 7 4 29 13 49 20 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 17 21 7 5 32 7 47 19 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 14 7 4 32 5 60 18 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 15 18 0 2 41 9 61 4 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 11 22 7 4 32 7 46 18 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 17 18 9 7 31 6 47 26 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 19 22 5 2 29 8 54 11 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 22 5 2 1 23 3 88 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 33 14 7 2 17 1 71 11 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 42 14 5 6 13 0 71 12 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 37 17 8 2 13 1 69 11 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 27 8 1 0 19 4 88 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 31 21 6 3 12 2 66 10 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 39 21 7 3 6 0 67 10 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 34 13 3 6 13 1 74 11 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 29 11 2 1 16 1 83 4 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 36 19 4 4 14 2 69 9 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 40 16 5 4 11 1 72 10 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 15 5 5 8 0 73 11 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 26 16 0 2 18 0 78 2 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 28 21 6 3 13 1 65 10 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 32 18 8 5 13 0 65 15 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 40 19 3 3 12 2 71 7 118

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 145
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 287
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 306
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 239

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 66 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 10
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 41 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 23 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 79 21 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 83 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 10
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 68 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 65 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 77 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 71 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 81 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 61 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 66 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 66 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 76 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 47 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 61 39 17
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 41 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 67 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 56 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 35 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 66 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 79 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 34 10
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 70 30 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 81 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 8 10 3 0 39 10 73 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 12 12 4 2 48 7 61 14 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 15 15 2 2 47 8 59 9 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 18 3 2 44 5 55 10 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 8 13 3 0 36 17 66 5 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 13 21 3 2 36 7 53 9 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 19 22 4 2 35 5 53 10 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 14 3 3 39 4 66 10 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 10 9 1 0 38 19 78 1 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 15 18 3 3 36 12 54 11 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 15 21 2 1 42 6 54 6 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 21 20 3 3 34 3 57 11 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 12 20 1 0 42 5 58 3 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 11 27 2 1 38 5 47 6 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 19 21 2 2 39 4 57 7 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 21 24 3 1 32 7 56 6 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 17 5 5 0 20 3 88 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 31 13 4 2 21 1 76 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 34 18 5 1 18 2 70 7 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 36 19 6 2 12 0 69 9 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 27 10 1 0 15 4 86 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 32 18 6 2 15 2 69 9 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 38 23 4 2 10 0 68 7 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 32 15 7 3 10 1 73 11 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 29 10 1 0 15 5 86 1 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 39 12 5 2 14 2 77 8 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 39 19 3 1 14 1 73 4 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 35 13 5 3 11 0 76 9 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 26 17 1 0 17 0 77 2 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 28 25 4 1 15 1 65 6 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 34 21 3 2 15 0 69 5 239
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 40 19 5 1 13 2 71 7 119

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 282
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 135

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 31 15
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 73 27 20
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 42 10
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 69 16
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 51 24

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 100 0 15
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 72 28 20
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 72 28 10
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 52 16
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 80 20 24
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 26 14
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 23 40
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 82 18 36
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 83 17 13

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 15 13 38 9 0 0 41 46 15
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 61 7 9 7 8 8 0 74 16 15
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 29 5 5 10 0 0 79 16 18
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 22 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 31
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 29 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 26 7 1 2 6 6 88 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 34 8 5 3 4 2 83 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 37 12 5 0 1 3 82 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 36 5 5 1 3 2 87 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 33 2 2 0 4 4 95 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 28 10 6 2 3 6 81 9 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 39 5 5 2 3 2 87 7 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 37 11 4 2 2 4 82 6 133

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 23 40 10 18 25
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 37 21 15 6 90
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 28 21 13 14 100
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 29 17 26 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 83 17 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 31 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 37 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 39 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 73 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 48 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 54 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 60 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 61 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 55 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 56 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 62 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 71 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 70 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 49 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 67 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 75 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 44 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 52 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 61 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 77 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 85 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 64 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 67 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 48 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 58 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 81 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 90

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 15 2 0 2 0 22 95 3 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 14 3 2 1 3 13 94 3 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 68 13 11 0 3 1 3 85 3 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 24 6 1 2 0 9 90 4 90

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 9 14 9 40 6 19 66 15 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 9 13 17 33 10 13 65 19 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 10 19 18 39 4 5 63 16 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 4 18 22 32 3 19 70 7 90

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 11 15 5 41 15 7 59 21 55
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 13 19 22 27 9 5 57 22 135
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 15 23 19 28 7 3 52 22 130
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 15 23 19 27 10 4 54 19 90
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 18 6 6 5 0 1 84 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 31 7 3 3 1 1 87 7 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 30 7 4 1 1 0 87 5 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 28 8 3 5 0 1 84 8 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 20 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 34 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 34 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 33 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 133

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 6 1 54 3 26 78 13 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 4 11 8 41 8 27 76 7 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 3 13 9 35 6 31 69 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 4 6 11 43 4 29 82 9 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 27 16 3 2 13 0 76 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 36 18 11 5 6 1 64 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 43 18 7 5 4 0 68 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 43 16 1 3 5 1 79 4 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 46 14 2 0 1 0 84 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 43 17 7 3 3 0 72 11 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 47 16 5 1 0 0 78 6 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 47 12 5 2 1 0 80 8 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 29 27 7 2 14 3 56 11 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 38 22 11 3 3 0 63 14 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 46 18 9 3 3 0 70 12 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 17 6 5 4 0 71 12 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 47 13 7 0 11 0 77 8 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 41 17 12 3 5 1 66 16 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 43 21 7 2 4 0 69 10 236
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 52 15 3 4 5 0 77 7 121

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 26 26 14 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 21 37 20 10 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 24 38 23 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 34 34 15 4 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 22 12 0 0 4 4 87 0 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 30 8 5 2 4 2 85 7 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 30 9 2 1 2 1 87 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 26 14 2 2 2 1 82 4 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 17 19 1 1 0 0 79 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 30 11 2 2 2 1 85 4 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 31 8 4 3 3 1 84 7 284
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 33 12 6 4 3 0 78 10 133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 16 13 5 6 3 1 75 11 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 30 7 9 7 2 1 76 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 27 11 10 4 1 0 74 15 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 30 11 4 7 2 1 77 12 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 30 5 8 7 0 0 80 15 83
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 35 8 9 6 0 1 76 16 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 31 9 11 6 2 0 74 17 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 33 10 6 11 3 0 72 17 133

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 29 8 4 2 2 0 85 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 40 15 9 8 3 0 67 18 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 43 15 11 7 0 0 66 18 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 41 12 11 4 0 0 72 15 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 24 19 3 1 1 0 76 5 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 34 17 11 7 1 1 64 19 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 39 19 12 3 0 0 66 15 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 35 13 8 6 3 0 73 14 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 38 15 7 3 5 0 74 10 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 39 18 9 5 3 0 67 14 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 41 22 10 5 1 0 62 16 303
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 17 7 8 5 0 67 15 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 40 11 4 2 6 0 81 6 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 44 14 12 5 3 1 68 17 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 40 22 13 5 2 0 60 18 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 46 14 9 5 4 0 71 14 121

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 45 9 20 11 3 0 59 32 35
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 49 17 11 3 0 1 68 14 70
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 36 29 7 4 0 0 60 11 60
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 74
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 49 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 49
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 47 21 14 4 1 0 60 19 86
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 57 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 51

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 20 20 1 8 3 0 71 9 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 33 12 5 6 1 2 76 11 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 28 13 7 8 0 1 71 16 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 19 13 5 3 1 5 78 8 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 32 17 10 6 0 0 66 16 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 32 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 27 18 7 7 0 0 68 14 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 30 14 6 4 1 1 75 10 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 28 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 34 15 14 7 0 0 63 21 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 27 18 8 8 0 2 65 17 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 27 18 4 5 0 2 72 9 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 35 21 4 12 0 0 64 15 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 33 18 13 12 1 1 56 25 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 29 24 8 8 1 1 60 16 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 22 15 5 6 1 1 74 11 121

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 27 18 4 0 1 0 78 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 28 26 12 14 1 1 48 26 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 22 27 17 17 0 0 39 34 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 26 22 16 14 0 1 47 31 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 32 21 8 7 0 0 64 15 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 24 28 12 7 0 0 53 19 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 20 29 19 10 0 0 42 29 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 24 23 19 16 0 1 40 36 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 27 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 34 23 10 7 0 0 60 17 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 30 30 13 10 0 1 47 23 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 24 25 17 12 0 1 46 29 136
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 45 20 4 3 1 0 73 7 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 29 32 15 4 0 2 47 20 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 27 28 17 12 0 0 42 30 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 26 30 16 7 0 0 47 23 121

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 22 12 2 1 1 1 85 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 28 20 9 4 1 2 67 13 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 27 25 13 7 0 2 54 21 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 27 22 9 8 0 2 60 17 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 29 9 10 1 0 1 80 12 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 28 21 5 2 0 1 72 7 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 34 20 13 4 0 1 62 18 283
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 25 25 12 12 1 2 50 25 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 28 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 26 20 6 3 0 0 70 9 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 28 10 5 0 2 57 14 304
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 29 22 13 6 0 2 58 19 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 32 8 7 1 1 1 83 8 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 30 26 7 1 2 3 64 8 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 28 25 16 7 0 2 52 23 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 36 24 10 4 0 3 61 14 121

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 29 16 8 8 1 0 68 16 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 15 25 19 23 1 1 32 42 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 19 22 18 28 0 0 32 46 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 22 17 17 29 0 1 37 46 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 26 16 14 13 0 0 57 27 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 20 25 18 15 1 2 40 34 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 21 16 22 23 0 2 38 46 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 21 24 16 23 1 1 36 40 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 20 17 10 7 1 1 65 18 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 27 23 12 13 0 0 52 25 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 23 17 13 1 1 46 30 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 24 22 13 21 1 1 43 34 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 39 22 8 1 1 0 68 10 75
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 26 28 16 7 1 3 47 24 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 21 26 20 15 0 2 37 36 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 20 25 21 16 0 2 37 37 121

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 10 7 1 1 3 10 90 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 17 6 3 1 2 10 88 4 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 21 9 6 4 0 11 79 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 16 10 6 5 1 16 75 13 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 15 10 1 0 0 2 89 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 63 18 9 3 2 0 6 86 5 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 24 12 6 2 0 8 79 8 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 19 16 3 8 1 10 69 13 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 15 1 0 1 1 2 98 1 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 18 5 3 1 0 6 90 4 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 21 11 3 3 0 11 82 6 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 19 8 3 2 1 8 85 6 133
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 12 2 1 0 0 5 96 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 20 11 2 1 0 7 86 3 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 21 12 5 4 0 10 76 10 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 19 11 3 2 0 15 81 6 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 16 20 2 1 0 3 76 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 30 15 8 9 1 1 67 18 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 32 17 11 7 0 2 65 18 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 30 15 7 5 1 1 72 13 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 23 18 7 4 0 0 72 11 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 32 19 9 9 0 0 63 19 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 26 21 14 11 0 1 52 26 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 21 24 7 9 2 3 58 17 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 33 11 2 2 0 1 85 4 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 30 15 6 8 0 1 70 14 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 30 18 9 8 0 0 65 17 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 17 7 4 1 1 72 11 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 34 15 0 3 0 1 82 3 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 31 23 5 6 0 2 65 12 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 30 22 11 8 0 1 58 20 240
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 32 19 7 5 1 3 68 13 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 16 12 1 3 3 2 83 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 31 22 9 7 1 1 61 16 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 26 22 9 10 2 1 57 20 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 28 13 8 6 2 2 71 15 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 34 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 29 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 39 23 11 5 0 0 62 15 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 32 21 8 3 1 2 67 11 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 24 10 5 2 1 2 82 7 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 31 21 9 3 0 1 66 13 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 36 22 8 6 1 1 64 14 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 33 24 9 1 1 1 65 10 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 29 24 6 0 0 2 69 6 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 35 19 11 6 1 1 63 17 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 27 8 4 0 2 61 12 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 43 16 6 4 1 3 73 10 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 29 10 5 2 1 1 82 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 30 23 11 7 1 2 58 19 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 33 17 14 13 0 2 55 27 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 30 20 13 7 0 3 58 21 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 38 10 7 2 0 1 80 9 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 22 9 4 1 1 64 14 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 30 25 15 5 0 2 54 20 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 31 26 12 7 2 1 54 19 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 29 12 4 3 1 1 82 6 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 37 17 9 3 0 1 70 13 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 35 27 9 5 0 1 59 14 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 42 16 13 6 0 1 64 19 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 36 16 9 0 1 1 74 9 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 40 22 10 3 0 1 65 13 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 36 24 13 3 0 1 59 16 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 35 20 12 5 2 1 62 18 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 30 9 4 4 0 0 82 9 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 28 21 9 6 1 2 64 15 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 28 21 9 10 0 1 60 20 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 26 17 5 7 2 4 69 13 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 24 17 4 0 0 1 79 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 31 17 12 3 0 1 67 15 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 28 24 11 4 0 1 61 15 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 38 18 6 4 2 1 71 11 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 29 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 31 15 10 4 1 1 70 15 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 34 16 11 4 0 1 68 15 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 32 24 6 4 0 2 66 10 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 26 15 12 3 0 1 70 15 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 32 20 8 3 1 1 68 12 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 30 24 12 3 0 0 60 16 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 18 5 6 1 3 70 11 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 14 9 0 1 0 1 90 1 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 27 11 10 7 1 1 72 17 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 27 16 8 10 0 1 66 18 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 22 11 6 6 2 1 77 12 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 21 7 4 2 0 2 86 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 23 15 6 5 1 2 73 11 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 26 15 9 6 0 1 69 15 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 15 6 7 1 2 72 13 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 20 5 2 2 1 1 91 4 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 24 9 7 5 2 1 78 13 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 31 13 7 5 0 1 74 13 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 26 10 9 7 0 2 74 16 136

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 23 6 7 5 0 1 81 12 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 22 17 8 6 1 0 68 15 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 26 16 5 8 0 0 71 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 26 16 4 5 1 3 74 9 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 31 21 13 7 0 0 60 20 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 24 23 13 10 0 0 54 23 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 28 24 14 7 0 0 55 21 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 29 21 12 8 0 1 59 20 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 23 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 34 19 7 2 1 2 71 9 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 34 15 8 5 0 2 71 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 30 21 5 4 2 1 69 9 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 36 20 5 2 0 0 73 7 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 32 19 10 2 1 0 68 12 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 32 24 9 5 0 1 62 14 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 32 22 14 5 0 2 59 19 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 31 14 5 1 0 1 79 7 155
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 36 16 4 3 0 2 77 7 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 33 19 9 4 0 1 68 13 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 33 19 11 3 0 2 67 14 133
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 30 12 12 3 0 0 73 14 74
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 31 21 7 3 0 1 69 10 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 35 24 6 4 1 1 66 10 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 36 17 11 2 1 3 69 14 117

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 13 6 6 3 0 3 84 9 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 19 12 7 5 1 2 76 12 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 23 9 4 4 0 2 82 9 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 62 17 8 3 3 2 4 84 7 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 24 9 6 3 0 1 81 9 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 22 19 11 5 0 1 65 16 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 29 17 7 1 0 2 75 9 284
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 30 15 5 5 0 2 74 10 130
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 20 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 27 12 4 1 0 1 82 5 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 30 8 3 4 0 1 85 7 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 19 9 3 1 0 3 86 5 133
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 21 7 1 3 0 4 89 4 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 27 12 5 1 1 1 82 6 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 28 8 4 3 0 2 85 6 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 16 11 4 2 0 3 82 7 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 24 13 4 4 0 0 78 8 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 32 16 5 3 1 2 76 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 37 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 35 10 3 1 0 1 85 4 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 41 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 35 23 9 6 0 0 61 15 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 37 19 10 3 0 0 68 13 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 36 17 9 3 0 1 70 12 133

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 83 5 5 1 0 1 4 93 1 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 74 9 4 2 1 1 9 92 3 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 77 7 3 1 2 1 8 93 3 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 72 12 4 1 1 1 8 93 2 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 16 7 0 1 0 8 92 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 16 4 1 1 0 8 93 2 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 69 17 7 2 0 1 4 90 2 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 19 7 3 1 1 4 88 5 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 86 4 4 1 1 1 4 95 1 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 79 9 4 2 0 0 5 93 3 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 78 11 3 0 1 1 7 96 1 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 12 1 3 1 0 5 95 5 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 10 3 0 1 1 4 96 1 75
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 81 7 3 1 1 1 6 95 2 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 76 15 3 1 2 1 3 94 3 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 73 11 4 2 2 0 8 92 4 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 86 5 2 1 1 0 3 95 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 75 10 3 2 3 2 5 91 5 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 73 9 7 1 3 3 4 88 4 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 10 2 1 3 1 6 93 5 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 86 6 2 1 0 0 5 97 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 79 10 2 2 1 0 6 95 3 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 80 9 4 1 3 0 2 91 4 283
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 79 9 2 3 2 0 5 92 5 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 88 6 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 76 11 5 1 4 1 2 90 5 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 74 11 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 82 6 4 3 2 0 2 90 6 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 85 7 5 0 1 0 2 94 1 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 74 12 5 2 1 0 4 91 4 210
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 10 6 4 2 2 4 86 7 236
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 75 9 5 2 2 0 6 89 5 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 79 9 3 1 5 0 3 91 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 18 9 2 1 1 2 89 3 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 21 9 2 3 0 3 85 6 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 21 5 2 3 1 4 89 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 19 3 4 1 0 4 91 6 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 63 21 7 4 1 1 3 87 5 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 23 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 284
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 21 7 3 1 0 2 88 5 131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 19 11 2 1 0 2 86 3 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 30 10 4 2 1 0 83 6 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 33 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 303
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 22 14 2 3 0 1 81 5 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 28 10 1 2 0 1 86 4 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 34 13 6 2 0 2 78 8 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 28 12 3 3 0 1 81 7 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 26 10 5 3 0 2 82 8 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 11 1 0 3 0 2 95 3 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 17 8 4 2 2 2 86 6 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 15 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 14 10 2 4 1 6 83 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 8 5 2 0 0 4 93 2 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 15 8 2 2 1 3 88 4 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 16 7 5 3 0 2 85 8 284
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 18 6 6 3 0 2 85 9 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 10 6 1 1 1 2 92 1 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 20 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 61 19 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 303
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 13 6 7 3 1 2 83 11 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 11 7 2 2 0 1 88 5 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 25 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 19 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 22 7 4 4 1 2 85 8 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 4 0 0 1 0 14 99 1 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 10 2 0 0 1 30 96 1 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 11 5 0 2 0 23 91 3 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 10 5 2 2 0 25 87 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 1 4 2 0 0 30 92 3 83
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 8 1 0 0 0 25 97 1 197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 10 3 2 1 0 20 93 4 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 17 5 5 1 1 21 86 8 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 1 2 0 0 0 25 98 0 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 8 3 1 0 0 27 95 2 222
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 15 5 3 2 0 24 87 6 302
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 10 3 2 2 0 20 93 4 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 4 1 0 2 0 26 95 3 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 11 4 1 1 0 26 91 3 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 11 7 3 3 0 24 82 8 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 18 5 2 1 0 23 90 4 118

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 85 6 2 1 1 0 5 95 2 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 18 7 1 0 2 5 91 2 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 15 7 3 2 0 6 87 5 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 14 5 0 1 0 10 93 2 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 18 2 2 1 0 2 94 4 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 20 9 1 1 1 4 88 2 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 15 8 0 2 0 4 89 2 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 22 6 2 1 0 4 90 4 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 13 7 2 0 1 3 91 2 156
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 63 16 12 2 2 0 5 83 4 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 19 5 1 1 0 7 93 2 306
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 69 19 5 0 1 0 5 94 1 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 11 6 1 1 0 4 91 2 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 23 12 4 0 0 6 83 4 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 13 6 2 2 0 5 89 5 238
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 17 5 1 1 0 8 92 2 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 17 14 8 9 1 2 68 17 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 62 19 7 5 1 1 4 86 7 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 68 12 8 2 3 0 6 86 5 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 74 8 4 1 3 0 10 91 5 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 9 16 14 28 0 1 41 42 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 27 16 7 8 0 2 69 15 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 25 8 5 5 0 2 82 10 285
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 69 14 9 1 3 0 5 87 3 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 17 14 8 9 1 2 68 17 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 13 11 3 4 0 1 81 7 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 76 14 2 2 3 0 4 93 5 305
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 83 11 0 0 0 1 5 100 0 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 14 23 12 14 0 0 51 26 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 14 4 5 5 1 3 85 10 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 70 16 5 2 3 0 4 91 4 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 74 12 2 2 2 3 5 94 4 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 20 12 3 1 0 3 84 4 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 27 15 5 3 2 1 76 8 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 27 14 4 4 0 2 78 8 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 32 10 3 3 1 5 83 6 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 26 23 6 5 0 0 67 10 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 29 18 6 4 1 0 71 10 198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 31 20 5 4 1 1 70 10 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 33 13 5 2 1 5 79 8 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 28 8 4 1 0 3 87 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 29 14 5 3 1 2 77 9 223
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 28 11 4 4 0 2 80 8 304
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 28 12 2 2 0 2 85 3 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 29 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 31 14 6 2 0 4 78 7 212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 29 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 31 14 1 2 0 4 83 3 120

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 51 19 4 1 0 0 76 5 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 28 35 17 6 1 1 42 23 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 25 43 13 8 0 0 35 21 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 41 15 5 0 1 38 21 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 35 38 8 2 0 0 52 10 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 34 34 16 4 0 0 45 21 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 29 39 14 5 0 0 42 19 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 36 30 12 7 1 1 49 20 132
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 44 24 4 1 0 0 71 5 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 37 28 10 4 1 0 58 14 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 33 38 12 1 0 0 48 14 308
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 31 13 2 0 0 54 15 134
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 50 26 3 2 0 0 69 5 77
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 35 38 6 4 0 1 51 11 213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 33 39 12 3 0 0 45 15 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 38 36 9 4 1 0 50 13 121

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 6 25 35 30 0 1 66 8 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 19 38 18 15 1 0 34 28 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 16 42 17 13 0 0 30 29 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 22 43 16 11 1 1 28 28 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 16 30 27 19 0 0 47 23 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 19 36 23 10 1 0 34 30 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 21 36 23 9 0 0 32 31 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 22 44 21 5 1 1 26 29 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 12 33 31 21 1 0 52 14 157
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 16 29 29 16 0 0 46 25 224
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 20 37 24 13 0 0 37 26 307
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 15 37 25 14 1 0 40 23 130
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 11 30 33 21 0 0 54 16 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 13 40 28 14 0 1 42 17 211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 20 38 25 11 0 0 36 25 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 8 45 27 12 0 0 39 16 120
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 67 13 6 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 74 12 1 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 73 17 0 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 82 9 1 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 57 27 1 85
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 56 21 1 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 67 15 0 287
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 73 17 0 133

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 46 10
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 57 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 61 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 67 10
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 84 16 13
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 40 43
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 29 49
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 76 24 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 3 2 2 1 6 40 89 7 80
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 17 12 4 1 2 19 78 6 205
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 14 12 6 5 1 17 72 13 230
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 15 6 7 3 1 19 80 13 145
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 12 3 1 1 5 15 93 3 84
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 25 10 4 4 2 11 79 9 199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 21 13 11 5 0 9 69 17 286
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 19 8 5 6 1 13 78 12 133
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 14 7 3 1 2 17 86 5 154
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 18 15 6 8 0 9 68 16 221
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 21 16 9 8 1 7 64 18 302
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 13 10 8 8 1 8 71 18 135
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 11 8 2 5 5 11 82 9 76
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 19 15 10 9 0 9 64 20 210
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 17 16 8 8 1 7 64 18 237
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 11 8 5 7 1 11 78 13 121

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 26 34 7 0 0 16 51 9 10
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 26 9 11 21 4 10 52 37 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 25 8 13 24 5 4 50 41 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 45 0 14 16 0 8 67 33 10
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 6 22 25 8 0 16 34 39 13
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 25 16 33 9 0 2 40 44 43
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 27 11 14 19 2 4 54 35 49
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 21 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 13

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 34 9 17 16 9 9 49 40 10
2022 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 16 12 15 32 4 10 32 54 25
2022 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 17 12 8 34 0 16 35 50 25
2022 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 9 9 8 16 10 48 21 58 10
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 21 8 15 8 0 26 59 31 13
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 14 10 23 28 0 18 26 62 43
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 16 13 16 22 0 26 30 52 49
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 7 7 7 19 0 34 50 40 13
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