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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 29 12 2 2 0 0 85 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 39 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 36 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 37 17 5 4 0 0 74 9 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 43 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 40 14 6 2 0 0 77 9 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 45 9 7 3 1 0 82 9 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 44 13 5 6 0 0 76 11 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 35 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 43 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 40 11 5 3 0 1 80 8 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 39 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 42 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 37 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 43 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 45 16 5 2 0 2 77 7 56

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 32 8 1 1 1 0 90 2 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 35 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 37 15 9 8 0 0 67 17 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 52 11 3 9 0 0 77 12 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 35 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 35 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 38 13 9 11 0 0 66 21 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 40 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 33 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 39 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 41 8 11 10 0 0 71 21 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 43 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 38 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 44 16 7 7 0 0 71 13 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 38 15 3 11 2 0 70 14 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 25 10 1 0 0 0 89 1 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 35 10 2 3 0 0 85 4 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 36 6 1 1 1 0 91 3 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 48 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 164
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 35 13 4 0 0 0 82 5 251
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 40 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 34 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 30 14 1 2 0 0 84 2 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 32 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 37 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 29 11 2 3 0 0 84 5 62
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 34 8 1 1 0 0 89 3 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 29 11 3 0 0 0 86 4 258
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 33 8 2 0 0 0 89 2 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 38 6 2 2 0 0 91 3 56

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 35 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 41 13 1 2 0 0 85 2 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 27 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 30 7 4 1 0 0 89 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 35 15 4 1 0 0 80 6 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 44 8 5 1 0 0 87 6 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 46 7 3 4 0 0 85 7 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 35 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 41 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 42 9 5 2 1 0 85 6 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 41 10 6 2 0 0 83 7 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 37 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 36 13 3 2 0 0 83 5 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 52 6 2 2 0 2 91 3 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 22 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 29 18 10 4 0 0 67 15 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 34 13 11 11 0 0 65 22 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 31 24 10 6 0 0 60 16 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 31 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 32 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 36 20 13 6 0 0 62 18 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 40 13 9 11 2 0 66 21 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 30 12 3 2 1 0 83 5 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 31 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 42 14 6 5 0 0 75 12 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 41 14 7 9 2 0 69 17 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 31 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 34 20 7 2 0 0 72 9 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 33 21 6 6 1 0 67 12 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 36 22 7 9 2 0 62 16 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 26 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 33 15 13 4 0 0 67 18 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 40 11 11 8 0 0 69 19 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 40 17 7 8 0 2 67 15 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 37 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 37 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 38 16 14 5 0 0 65 19 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 47 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 35 9 3 2 1 0 85 6 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 34 13 6 4 0 0 77 9 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 45 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 37 14 9 6 2 0 70 16 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 33 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 37 16 8 1 0 0 75 9 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 38 16 5 6 0 1 73 11 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 34 23 9 5 0 2 62 14 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 24 14 6 3 5 0 76 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 26 16 10 6 4 1 67 17 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 35 16 8 5 3 1 70 14 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 27 15 8 5 5 2 70 14 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 25 13 6 3 1 1 77 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 28 12 12 6 3 0 70 18 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 30 16 5 7 3 1 72 11 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 26 15 11 2 3 2 71 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 22 15 6 5 6 0 71 12 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 27 13 7 6 2 1 74 13 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 30 15 4 8 3 1 72 13 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 34 19 8 3 4 2 69 11 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 23 18 8 2 3 0 71 10 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 29 17 5 5 2 1 72 11 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 33 11 5 6 3 0 76 12 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 25 25 9 5 2 2 59 15 56
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 23 7 3 1 1 19 86 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 31 11 4 1 2 4 82 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 27 14 4 2 0 3 80 6 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 26 7 5 1 1 9 84 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 26 14 3 1 1 3 81 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 29 11 5 1 1 3 82 7 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 22 13 7 3 2 5 75 10 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 23 12 4 5 0 11 77 9 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 28 14 3 1 1 4 80 5 204
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 26 12 4 4 1 4 79 8 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 23 10 2 5 2 6 81 7 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 29 12 5 5 0 9 75 11 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 65 21 6 3 1 1 3 89 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 32 8 5 2 0 2 85 7 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 31 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 32 9 1 5 0 0 85 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 21 5 4 1 1 1 90 5 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 37 6 5 2 0 1 86 7 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 33 10 3 4 2 0 83 7 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 30 9 6 6 0 2 78 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 26 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 31 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 28 11 8 3 0 1 78 12 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 32 8 14 5 0 2 72 19 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 34 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 28 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 31 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 31 10 20 2 0 0 69 22 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 21 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 27 8 4 3 0 1 84 7 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 28 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 24 6 3 7 0 0 85 9 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 21 7 4 1 0 1 88 4 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 26 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 27 9 4 3 1 0 84 8 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 29 11 3 7 0 2 79 10 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 30 7 2 3 0 0 88 5 204
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 28 7 9 4 0 0 81 12 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 24 14 4 5 0 1 76 10 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 27 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 29 4 6 1 1 1 90 6 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 26 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 29 11 9 3 0 0 77 11 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 37 7 7 5 0 2 81 13 56

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 20 5 2 1 9 0 91 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 37 14 5 6 11 0 71 13 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 33 20 7 9 6 0 62 17 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 32 25 8 4 16 0 57 14 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 33 12 4 1 9 0 82 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 36 14 6 6 7 1 72 13 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 36 22 8 5 10 0 61 15 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 46 12 8 5 12 0 73 14 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 36 10 5 0 11 0 83 6 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 35 18 8 2 9 0 68 12 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 37 20 9 4 9 0 64 14 196
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 35 18 9 13 6 0 57 24 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 42 8 5 1 7 0 86 6 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 34 18 10 3 9 0 65 14 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 37 18 5 9 7 0 66 15 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 25 28 11 11 9 0 45 24 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 22 13 3 3 4 1 80 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 33 20 14 11 2 0 53 26 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 34 19 16 13 1 0 51 30 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 23 27 17 8 7 1 44 27 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 32 15 10 3 4 0 71 14 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 39 18 12 9 1 1 60 22 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 34 25 19 6 2 0 49 26 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 48 13 14 9 2 0 64 24 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 38 13 5 3 5 0 77 9 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 39 18 11 4 4 0 66 16 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 41 26 9 5 1 0 60 14 196
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 33 19 9 18 2 2 52 28 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 41 9 7 2 2 0 82 9 158
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 35 20 14 5 2 0 60 20 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 40 15 10 9 4 0 65 19 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 38 21 9 17 2 0 53 26 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 29 9 7 3 9 1 79 10 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 25 22 19 13 6 0 42 34 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 27 26 16 16 4 0 40 33 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 14 27 25 9 12 1 30 39 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 28 23 12 4 5 0 58 18 164
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 30 21 19 10 3 1 48 30 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 27 27 25 6 5 0 39 33 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 39 15 19 8 6 0 56 28 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 33 21 5 4 11 0 66 10 205
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 39 24 14 3 7 0 57 18 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 33 31 11 6 6 0 49 18 196
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 30 19 13 19 5 2 45 35 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 41 13 10 3 9 0 72 14 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 37 22 15 4 6 0 56 21 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 32 22 15 10 7 0 49 27 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 24 35 9 17 4 0 38 26 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 28 9 8 4 5 0 78 13 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 29 20 16 14 4 0 48 31 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 35 19 18 13 1 0 50 31 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 33 17 18 12 8 0 49 33 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 39 14 9 3 1 0 73 13 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 38 13 14 14 2 0 59 28 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 41 21 18 6 2 0 54 24 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 41 15 16 9 3 0 58 26 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 39 15 10 3 6 0 70 14 206
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 39 21 14 7 3 0 56 22 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 36 24 16 7 3 0 51 24 197
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 30 19 17 19 1 2 43 37 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 41 15 4 4 4 0 75 9 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 34 21 18 8 2 0 53 26 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 37 23 12 14 1 0 51 26 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 26 25 12 18 5 0 42 32 55
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 28 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 33 16 11 6 1 1 67 17 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 43 17 7 9 1 0 67 16 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 40 14 7 11 0 0 68 17 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 32 9 7 0 0 1 84 7 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 35 16 11 3 0 0 70 14 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 40 12 12 6 0 0 69 18 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 41 9 11 13 0 0 67 24 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 37 13 5 2 1 1 79 8 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 39 15 10 8 0 0 66 19 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 41 11 7 16 0 0 65 24 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 36 11 7 1 0 0 81 7 158
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 35 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 36 16 14 7 1 0 63 21 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 38 14 2 16 2 0 68 18 56

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 30 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 44 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 46 14 6 2 0 0 79 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 38 5 9 1 0 0 86 10 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 43 12 7 2 0 0 80 9 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 45 11 6 1 0 0 81 7 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 54 8 7 6 0 0 79 14 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 40 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 45 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 46 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 39 9 11 5 0 0 74 16 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 40 10 4 1 0 0 84 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 45 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 38 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 57 12 3 3 0 0 81 7 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 26 10 7 1 1 1 82 8 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 32 13 6 3 1 1 78 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 30 12 6 3 1 1 79 9 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 33 9 5 5 0 0 80 11 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 23 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 30 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 34 13 9 7 0 1 70 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 34 12 4 3 1 1 81 7 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 28 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 35 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 36 5 6 10 0 0 79 16 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 34 11 6 2 1 1 81 8 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 36 14 5 4 0 0 77 8 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 39 12 7 5 0 2 75 13 56

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 28 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 41 10 14 2 0 0 74 16 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 46 9 8 3 0 1 80 11 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 51 7 11 3 0 0 79 14 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 41 7 9 0 0 0 83 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 41 14 9 2 0 1 75 11 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 39 17 9 2 0 2 72 10 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 38 11 8 5 0 6 75 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 41 10 10 3 1 0 77 12 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 47 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 42 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 45 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 48 7 8 2 0 1 83 10 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 47 11 12 1 0 0 76 13 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 56 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 46 17 5 4 0 0 74 8 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 21 7 3 1 2 3 89 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 26 9 6 2 3 1 81 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 25 14 4 3 3 4 78 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 33 5 6 7 4 1 81 14 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 21 4 6 1 1 1 89 7 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 30 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 26 13 6 3 5 0 76 10 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 31 9 0 15 1 0 76 15 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 35 8 6 3 2 0 83 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 34 17 17 10 2 0 55 28 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 39 15 14 13 1 1 57 28 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 35 18 16 12 6 0 52 30 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 35 21 11 4 2 1 63 15 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 33 22 16 9 2 0 51 26 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 33 21 18 12 2 0 48 30 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 47 9 18 10 3 0 61 29 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 34 15 7 3 8 0 73 11 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 41 16 13 7 2 0 64 20 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 36 21 12 11 2 0 56 23 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 43 12 15 11 3 0 61 27 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 43 12 5 3 4 0 79 8 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 37 22 12 8 0 0 57 20 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 43 18 11 7 4 0 62 19 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 36 24 7 13 8 2 52 22 54

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 20 7 1 4 2 12 86 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 22 13 4 5 1 4 77 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 23 9 6 3 2 5 81 10 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 19 10 6 1 1 13 80 9 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 21 7 3 1 1 5 88 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 23 13 6 3 0 4 76 10 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 22 8 8 5 1 4 78 13 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 21 6 3 6 0 12 83 10 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 20 8 5 3 0 4 83 8 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 21 9 5 4 1 2 81 9 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 23 9 3 3 1 4 84 7 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 12 12 8 0 3 4 79 9 64

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 15 8 3 5 3 9 82 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 23 15 8 6 2 2 70 15 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 23 11 5 7 2 4 76 13 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 12 14 5 4 8 14 70 12 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 23 12 2 5 0 5 80 7 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 25 16 6 3 2 3 73 10 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 18 14 11 3 4 3 70 15 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 22 16 4 2 2 10 76 6 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 22 13 4 2 2 3 80 6 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 24 11 5 2 2 2 82 7 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 22 13 4 3 2 3 79 7 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 58 16 10 8 3 2 3 78 12 64

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 75 11 2 0 1 2 10 97 1 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 78 7 3 1 3 5 4 93 4 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 72 9 6 1 2 5 5 90 4 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 68 5 2 1 4 4 15 91 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 86 3 2 0 1 1 7 97 1 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 80 8 2 1 2 2 4 95 3 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 74 9 3 3 1 6 4 92 5 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 70 8 3 3 2 2 12 91 5 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 83 4 5 1 0 3 4 93 2 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 79 6 3 2 3 3 3 91 5 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 78 8 2 1 3 2 6 94 4 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 77 9 2 1 3 3 5 93 5 64

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 3 2 1 2 3 11 95 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 74 8 2 1 2 3 11 95 3 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 8 2 0 1 3 11 96 1 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 65 12 4 1 0 3 15 94 1 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 6 4 1 0 1 8 94 1 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 75 11 2 1 1 1 10 96 2 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 74 11 2 1 0 4 8 96 2 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 67 13 5 0 3 3 9 91 3 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 7 3 1 1 1 7 96 1 206
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 82 6 2 1 1 1 7 96 2 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 83 5 1 1 1 1 8 97 2 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 75 8 0 0 5 0 13 95 5 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 37 9 7 5 7 2 76 14 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 31 13 16 15 1 2 54 32 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 37 13 17 16 2 3 52 34 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 27 14 23 13 3 3 47 38 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 26 21 23 9 3 2 43 34 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 31 21 18 19 1 1 42 37 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 29 17 25 20 1 0 36 46 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 30 16 14 27 3 6 38 45 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 30 20 11 7 4 3 60 19 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 30 15 22 12 1 2 50 35 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 24 18 15 23 2 3 41 40 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 32 14 11 24 6 5 45 39 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 40 18 15 5 4 1 60 21 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 29 15 18 16 0 3 49 35 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 25 20 20 18 3 2 39 40 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 19 24 18 29 0 2 27 49 55

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 35 15 5 3 0 2 76 8 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 34 14 10 8 1 0 68 18 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 45 13 6 7 1 0 74 13 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 39 19 11 3 2 1 66 14 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 35 13 6 2 1 0 79 7 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 41 17 9 3 0 0 70 12 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 35 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 46 9 6 11 0 2 73 18 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 41 13 4 4 1 0 78 9 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 34 13 10 5 0 0 73 15 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 39 11 9 7 0 1 72 17 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 37 11 17 8 0 0 64 25 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 45 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 41 11 11 6 0 0 72 16 258
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 43 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 42 16 7 9 2 0 68 16 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 33 13 3 2 0 2 81 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 32 13 11 4 1 0 72 15 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 39 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 31 19 7 6 2 3 67 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 34 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 38 16 7 4 0 0 74 10 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 35 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 30 17 8 11 0 3 62 20 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 37 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 30 14 6 5 0 0 74 12 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 37 15 5 4 0 1 75 10 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 46 14 5 10 0 0 72 15 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 38 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 35 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 258
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 40 16 5 7 0 0 72 12 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 34 12 4 11 2 0 73 15 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 38 7 4 1 2 0 89 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 32 14 12 5 1 0 69 16 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 47 14 7 4 1 2 74 12 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 42 10 7 0 1 1 83 7 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 46 14 7 3 0 0 77 9 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 45 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 195
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 39 17 11 5 0 0 68 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 43 10 7 1 0 1 81 8 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 40 10 11 1 0 0 78 12 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 48 11 8 2 0 1 79 11 198
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 46 19 10 5 0 0 67 15 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 43 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 45 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 258
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 44 13 8 4 1 0 74 12 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 49 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 38 14 5 2 5 1 78 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 41 19 10 5 1 0 66 15 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 39 21 10 5 3 0 62 16 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 45 21 6 7 8 0 63 14 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 41 15 10 1 2 0 73 11 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 48 21 9 4 3 0 65 13 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 46 21 9 3 6 0 65 13 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 40 14 8 6 13 1 67 17 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 38 20 5 2 4 0 71 7 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 45 17 10 3 3 0 69 13 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 39 21 7 6 7 1 63 14 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 46 17 9 5 6 2 67 15 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 49 14 4 1 5 0 79 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 43 22 7 4 2 0 66 12 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 37 26 6 5 5 2 60 12 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 40 26 3 13 4 2 56 17 54

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 31 3 4 0 1 2 93 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 32 9 6 3 2 0 81 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 32 7 6 2 1 2 84 9 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 39 5 10 4 0 3 80 15 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 27 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 35 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 32 15 5 3 0 1 77 9 194
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 37 11 6 6 0 0 76 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 27 7 9 1 1 1 82 11 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 30 7 6 3 1 1 84 9 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 29 15 5 4 1 1 75 9 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 43 6 12 5 0 1 77 17 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 35 8 1 1 1 0 90 3 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 34 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 34 11 6 3 1 1 80 9 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 40 11 5 5 2 0 79 10 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 32 6 2 2 0 3 91 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 24 14 6 6 2 2 74 12 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 26 16 8 5 0 2 70 13 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 28 11 7 6 0 3 75 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 21 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 33 14 7 3 0 1 76 10 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 33 15 3 7 0 2 74 11 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 38 12 3 6 0 0 78 9 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 29 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 205
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 32 12 6 2 0 2 79 9 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 30 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 46 11 4 5 0 2 79 9 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 33 7 6 1 1 0 86 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 32 11 6 4 0 1 79 9 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 36 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 45 19 5 0 0 0 75 5 55

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 14 7 2 2 0 3 89 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 20 3 3 3 1 2 91 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 27 4 1 2 2 1 93 3 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 58 25 2 2 7 5 1 89 10 75

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 43 23 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 43 29 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 44 27 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 40 29 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 40 39 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 42 37 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 50 33 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 56 23 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 40 37 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 41 34 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 48 32 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 46 33 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 42 39 158
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 44 36 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 52 30 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 36 43 56

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 35 25 0 28 6 45
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 39 31 1 2 14 80
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 29 26 7 5 4 50
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 63 24 3 10 0 0 25
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 11 41 5 36 3 34
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 28 45 6 3 8 56
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 30 23 6 0 3 35
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 72 0 21 0 7 0 14
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 21 34 8 17 16 49
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 32 36 3 6 5 66
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 31 38 0 2 3 40
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 59 15 6 0 7 13 14
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 41 35 0 7 11 29
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 28 34 8 0 10 53
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 26 37 0 0 13 29
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 100 0 0 0 0 0 12
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 21 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 37 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 33 5 2 2 1 0 91 4 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 45 11 3 0 1 0 86 3 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 34 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 37 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 35 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 40 11 3 8 0 0 78 11 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 41 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 39 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 39 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 45 10 3 3 0 0 85 6 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 38 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 37 7 5 0 0 0 88 6 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 35 6 1 0 0 1 93 1 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 46 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 37 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 43 11 13 4 2 0 71 17 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 48 13 7 8 0 0 72 15 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 39 18 11 4 3 0 66 16 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 45 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 43 16 11 2 0 0 71 13 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 46 18 10 2 0 0 70 12 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 52 17 4 5 0 0 74 9 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 45 8 2 0 3 0 89 3 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 49 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 50 14 5 2 2 0 79 7 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 47 18 6 8 1 0 67 14 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 47 11 4 1 1 0 84 4 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 44 16 5 1 1 0 78 6 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 46 14 7 1 1 0 77 9 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 37 18 13 6 2 0 63 19 54

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 15 22 29 23 4 3 55 21 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 22 32 24 10 3 1 35 31 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 22 38 16 8 1 3 25 35 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 21 40 19 6 1 6 27 30 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 15 40 22 15 1 0 37 22 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 21 37 25 9 0 0 34 28 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 28 36 22 6 0 2 28 35 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 16 44 19 8 0 7 29 24 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 17 34 28 14 2 0 43 22 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 18 38 27 10 0 1 38 24 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 19 46 22 6 1 0 28 25 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 20 44 18 6 1 1 25 30 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 18 38 26 12 1 1 39 22 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 19 41 24 11 1 1 35 24 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 25 46 15 7 0 1 22 31 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 2 21 48 28 0 2 0 29 23 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 14 28 19 23 3 5 46 24 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 21 32 20 14 3 3 36 31 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 22 33 13 9 1 4 24 41 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 26 26 16 7 4 10 27 42 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 21 32 20 17 2 1 38 29 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 16 34 28 11 2 1 39 26 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 21 35 19 5 1 3 25 38 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 21 30 20 8 3 8 31 36 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 18 32 18 16 4 2 36 30 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 16 35 22 13 2 3 36 28 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 25 35 17 7 3 2 25 38 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 19 34 24 5 3 6 31 31 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 16 33 29 11 4 1 42 23 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 23 35 21 9 2 2 31 32 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 23 36 15 5 4 2 22 40 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 33 33 20 4 7 0 26 39 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 2 4 17 31 38 3 6 74 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 10 33 26 21 2 2 49 17 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 13 31 29 16 0 4 47 21 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 1 9 37 26 18 1 8 48 11 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 9 27 30 29 1 0 60 12 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 9 27 40 18 0 0 59 14 251
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 16 34 31 13 0 1 44 22 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 4 16 31 30 14 0 5 46 22 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 9 21 37 26 2 1 66 13 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 10 27 44 15 0 1 59 14 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 18 38 26 12 1 1 39 22 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 14 33 34 13 0 2 48 19 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 1 9 24 37 28 2 1 66 10 157
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 10 34 36 16 1 2 54 12 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 2 16 36 30 14 1 2 45 18 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 17 34 42 4 2 0 47 18 54

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 8 14 25 34 5 9 69 16 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 23 25 13 12 2 3 26 48 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 26 24 9 11 1 2 21 54 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 27 20 13 13 0 3 27 52 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 21 14 20 24 1 1 45 40 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 24 29 14 12 0 0 26 45 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 29 25 13 7 0 2 20 54 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 38 14 18 4 0 7 24 60 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 12 26 25 27 2 3 54 19 206
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 19 33 25 12 1 2 38 28 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 23 35 15 8 1 1 23 41 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 23 30 18 4 0 0 22 48 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 13 28 27 22 3 2 51 19 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 22 37 18 9 0 1 27 35 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 29 30 19 4 1 2 24 45 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 27 32 15 2 4 2 18 48 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 14 15 16 29 16 5 56 25 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 22 24 19 15 3 4 37 37 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 23 23 19 16 2 4 36 40 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 22 24 25 13 3 7 42 31 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 17 21 26 23 4 1 51 27 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 18 27 28 17 1 0 45 27 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 18 28 24 14 3 3 41 30 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 3 11 34 36 8 0 8 48 15 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 8 23 25 29 7 3 60 14 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 14 32 26 18 1 2 45 22 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 17 30 30 11 1 2 43 26 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 16 26 36 9 2 5 48 24 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 13 27 28 19 5 3 51 19 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 19 29 29 13 2 2 43 27 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 16 31 29 12 4 1 44 24 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 14 28 38 5 9 0 48 22 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 12 25 18 29 5 6 53 19 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 20 33 21 12 4 1 35 30 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 21 32 18 9 1 4 28 38 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 15 30 19 5 11 5 28 36 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 17 33 21 21 4 0 43 23 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 16 38 24 10 2 0 35 26 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 21 34 20 6 4 2 28 36 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 17 28 21 11 3 6 35 34 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 21 31 21 16 4 3 39 28 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 17 35 23 11 0 2 34 30 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 25 41 14 8 2 1 22 37 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 16 33 26 5 2 4 33 32 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 18 32 18 20 5 1 40 26 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 20 42 21 7 1 2 29 28 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 23 34 21 7 1 1 29 37 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 20 36 27 2 8 2 32 28 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 1 16 27 28 22 1 5 53 18 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 14 35 28 15 2 1 44 20 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 16 33 26 16 0 2 42 24 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 14 45 13 15 1 4 30 23 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 2 11 45 30 12 1 0 42 13 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 21 37 26 10 0 0 36 27 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 17 36 32 8 1 0 41 23 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 9 49 19 8 2 3 29 20 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 13 41 23 15 1 1 39 20 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 19 43 19 8 0 1 28 29 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 22 42 20 6 0 1 26 31 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 24 36 16 6 2 0 23 41 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 32 16 8 6 4 0 69 14 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 29 21 23 14 1 0 42 37 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 30 19 21 18 1 0 41 39 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 27 27 21 9 7 0 40 32 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 32 24 16 3 3 0 56 20 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 33 23 19 7 2 0 49 27 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 31 23 29 5 3 0 42 35 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 39 22 17 8 3 0 51 25 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 38 20 10 5 8 1 62 17 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 44 20 13 7 1 0 59 21 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 37 31 14 4 2 0 50 18 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 40 24 11 14 1 0 51 25 64

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 22 5 2 4 0 1 89 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 29 7 5 3 2 0 84 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 31 8 2 2 0 0 88 5 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 57 26 9 1 7 0 0 83 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 24 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 33 7 6 2 2 0 85 8 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 32 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 34 6 6 10 0 0 78 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 30 6 4 3 1 0 86 8 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 34 7 4 5 0 0 83 10 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 36 8 6 7 0 0 79 12 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 29 8 12 7 0 0 73 19 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 26 7 6 1 1 0 85 7 158
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 35 7 10 4 1 0 79 14 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 38 10 8 4 1 0 78 11 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 35 6 13 6 5 2 74 20 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 78 14 1 3 4 0 0 92 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 28 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 26 4 5 1 0 0 90 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 39 3 5 2 0 0 89 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 25 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 34 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 30 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 37 5 3 6 0 0 86 9 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 30 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 34 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 32 8 9 2 0 0 81 10 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 31 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 39 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 42 11 4 2 1 0 84 5 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 32 9 7 0 0 2 84 7 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 31 5 1 2 1 3 91 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 38 8 3 3 2 1 86 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 35 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 36 10 0 6 0 1 84 6 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 29 9 1 1 1 1 89 1 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 40 8 3 1 2 0 89 3 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 42 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 40 8 2 3 3 2 87 5 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 38 11 4 1 1 0 85 4 205
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 36 15 4 3 2 0 78 7 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 39 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 42 10 2 0 1 0 87 3 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 45 10 3 1 1 0 85 5 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 48 15 3 1 2 1 81 4 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 39 11 4 2 2 3 83 6 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 29 6 5 1 3 1 89 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 39 14 9 3 3 0 74 12 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 41 17 8 4 3 0 71 12 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 50 16 3 4 3 0 76 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 39 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 50 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 51 16 4 3 4 0 77 7 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 50 12 5 3 3 2 79 9 61
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 43 7 3 1 3 0 89 4 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 44 11 7 1 2 0 81 8 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 45 18 5 3 3 0 74 8 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 41 17 7 6 4 0 68 14 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 39 6 1 0 2 0 92 1 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 45 16 3 0 1 0 81 3 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 48 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 39 15 7 4 6 0 73 11 54

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 25 13 3 2 15 1 78 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 37 21 7 2 7 0 69 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 46 19 7 2 6 0 70 10 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 38 22 2 5 8 0 68 9 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 35 14 1 1 6 0 83 2 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 41 15 4 2 5 0 77 7 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 47 16 4 0 5 0 78 5 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 49 12 5 5 4 1 77 10 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 33 10 2 1 7 0 86 4 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 38 13 5 1 3 1 79 7 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 41 19 1 2 5 0 78 3 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 36 20 5 3 5 2 70 8 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 41 8 2 1 2 0 89 2 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 43 16 3 1 4 1 79 4 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 42 16 5 1 4 1 77 6 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 45 15 9 2 2 0 73 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 19 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 35 9 5 4 1 0 83 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 42 7 10 4 0 0 80 13 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 46 8 4 7 0 0 82 10 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 70 25 2 2 1 1 0 96 2 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 41 7 2 3 1 0 88 5 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 43 7 7 1 1 0 85 8 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 41 13 3 3 1 0 81 6 62
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 28 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 36 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 30 16 6 4 2 0 73 11 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 35 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 42 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 42 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 40 13 5 5 0 2 75 11 56

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 23 11 3 3 8 5 81 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 32 11 4 3 6 3 81 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 29 10 3 3 5 4 82 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 31 14 4 4 7 8 74 10 75

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 28 10 3 3 8 5 81 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 30 14 4 4 8 2 76 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 31 11 3 4 6 4 80 8 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 31 12 8 1 8 7 74 11 75

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 18 15 2 3 27 2 71 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 19 27 11 2 16 2 51 16 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 28 27 7 1 13 1 59 10 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 23 30 4 0 22 2 56 5 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 32 20 4 3 12 1 70 7 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 33 24 8 2 11 1 62 11 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 39 22 5 1 7 0 69 7 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 44 14 8 3 8 1 72 12 64

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 27 7 3 1 4 4 88 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 34 10 6 2 6 3 79 10 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 39 12 2 3 5 3 81 6 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 42 13 5 4 4 3 76 10 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 31 9 4 1 2 2 85 6 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 37 13 5 2 4 2 79 7 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 42 15 4 1 3 1 79 6 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 35 12 8 3 5 3 75 12 63

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 10 16 1 1 55 3 56 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 12 24 4 4 47 3 38 15 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 15 26 1 3 44 3 43 8 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 23 20 0 4 39 3 59 7 75

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 22 10 4 3 13 9 77 10 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 26 19 5 5 11 6 65 12 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 32 15 9 4 4 8 69 15 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 31 23 0 7 11 1 66 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 29 12 9 1 7 6 76 10 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 37 17 6 4 6 4 70 11 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 33 24 8 5 5 3 60 13 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 36 17 10 6 1 5 65 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 27 13 3 6 12 6 73 11 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 33 15 9 5 5 4 68 15 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 38 16 7 5 6 3 68 14 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 29 22 7 8 3 1 61 15 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 39 9 7 4 9 1 77 12 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 34 20 12 5 5 2 61 17 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 38 19 13 1 6 2 65 15 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 34 19 9 9 2 5 61 19 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 41 9 4 4 4 1 83 8 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 34 17 11 8 4 1 62 20 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 42 16 10 6 3 1 68 16 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 48 13 13 4 3 0 69 17 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 34 10 14 1 2 1 74 16 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 35 17 14 5 5 0 62 20 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 42 17 9 2 4 1 71 12 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 50 15 12 3 5 1 67 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 34 16 9 4 5 1 70 13 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 43 11 12 6 5 0 70 18 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 39 18 10 4 6 1 65 15 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 41 23 6 8 1 0 63 14 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 37 14 7 5 7 1 72 13 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 39 16 12 5 4 1 65 18 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 39 13 10 4 2 2 71 15 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 36 28 9 7 0 2 54 17 54

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 29 11 5 1 4 0 83 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 37 22 6 4 2 0 68 10 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 44 24 7 4 1 0 65 11 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 44 19 8 4 6 0 66 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 38 19 4 0 3 0 76 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 45 23 8 2 2 0 67 10 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 47 23 6 1 2 0 70 7 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 49 20 2 4 6 0 72 7 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 31 20 7 1 4 0 70 9 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 47 19 8 2 2 0 70 10 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 38 31 4 2 4 0 61 7 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 44 28 7 3 1 0 62 10 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 45 17 4 2 5 1 76 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 40 25 9 1 2 0 63 11 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 41 22 8 2 3 0 66 11 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 43 24 6 7 2 0 62 13 54

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 27 9 5 4 18 4 77 12 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 23 21 11 9 14 2 50 24 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 33 23 15 10 5 2 48 27 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 26 23 11 14 10 1 46 29 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 23 16 11 4 11 1 65 17 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 27 21 12 9 12 2 51 25 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 21 19 18 13 14 1 40 37 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 35 17 9 13 12 3 54 26 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 29 20 6 5 14 3 62 14 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 27 22 12 12 12 1 47 28 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 23 27 10 12 12 2 42 26 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 33 14 11 16 6 1 56 29 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 29 22 6 4 20 2 60 12 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 27 23 14 11 7 2 46 28 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 25 25 11 12 12 2 45 26 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 32 19 6 11 15 2 57 20 55

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 49 4 9 1 0 0 86 10 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 49 3 10 2 1 0 85 12 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 43 3 12 5 0 0 80 17 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 46 1 16 1 0 0 81 17 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 44 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 45 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 50 7 13 2 0 0 78 15 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 48 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 28 3 7 1 0 3 88 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 36 8 5 4 1 1 83 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 35 6 7 1 1 2 85 8 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 44 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 37 9 10 2 0 1 78 12 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 37 12 15 4 0 0 70 18 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 41 10 11 6 0 0 72 18 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 39 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 34 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 38 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 34 7 8 2 0 0 84 9 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 37 3 5 8 0 0 84 13 62

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 28 3 4 1 0 0 91 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 37 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 38 5 6 1 1 0 88 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 48 8 1 0 0 2 91 1 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 31 6 9 1 0 0 84 10 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 39 14 10 1 1 0 75 11 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 42 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 45 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 31 8 6 0 1 0 86 6 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 32 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 39 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 198
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 46 6 11 2 1 0 81 13 64

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 76 19 2 2 0 1 0 95 2 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 26 3 2 0 2 0 95 3 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 22 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 42 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 82 13 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 25 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 28 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 54 30 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 90 5 2 1 2 0 1 96 2 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 85 11 2 0 0 0 1 97 0 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 85 14 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 75
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 14 2 1 1 0 0 95 2 206
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 13 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 85 12 1 1 1 0 1 98 1 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 77 18 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 64

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 10 6 3 1 6 0 89 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 29 7 1 1 2 0 91 2 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 59 24 13 3 0 2 0 84 3 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 32 11 1 0 3 0 87 1 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 21 2 0 1 1 1 97 1 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 24 6 1 0 2 0 92 2 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 29 8 1 0 2 0 91 1 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 31 11 2 2 0 0 86 3 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 20 3 1 2 5 1 94 3 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 32 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 25 12 1 0 1 0 87 1 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 27 13 1 3 0 0 83 4 64

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 93 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 87 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 86 75
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 95 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 200
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 94 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 90 63
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 88 166

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 26 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 42 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 49 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 49 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 61 39 26
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 40 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 37 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 37 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 74 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 40 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 74 26 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 31 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52 26
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 66 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 92 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 88 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 10
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 26
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 26
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 73 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 69 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 73 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 67 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 61 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 49 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 58 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 81 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 64 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 49 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 68 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 54 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 45 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 50 14
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 60 25
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 73 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 50 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 77 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 66 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 65 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 61 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 47 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 59 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 58 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 82 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 47 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 81 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 62 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 61 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 92 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 71 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 74 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 78 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 81 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 68 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 41 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 39 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 47 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 31 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 37 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 36 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 55 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 46 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 82 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 74 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 48 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 71 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 45 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 70 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 64 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 72 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 38 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 57 25
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 56 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 71 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 92 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 87 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 71 25
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 77 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 86 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 86 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 83 10
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 52 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 54 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 54 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 39 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 55 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 51 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 34 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 36 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 33 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 44 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 83 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 10
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 73 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 72 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 77 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 89 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 77 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 60 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 73 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 81 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 89 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 13 87 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 80 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 58 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 64 20
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 73 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 67 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 73 18

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 current department or agency 10 90 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 30 70 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85 20
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 72 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 73 25

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 current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 5 95 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95 20
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 11 89 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85 20
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 27
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 12 88 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96 20
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 4 96 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 15 85 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 20

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 current department or agency 7 93 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 83 20
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 20 80 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 54 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 70 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 75 24
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 63 25

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 current department or agency 9 91 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 20
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 24

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 current department or agency 31 69 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 55 20
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 48 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 62 38 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 42 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 65 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 49 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 54 16

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 current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 20
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 52 48 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 68 32 20
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 40 13
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 49 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 46 24
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 39 27
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 44 25
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 37 16

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 current department or agency 0 100 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95 20

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 current department or agency 19 81 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 20
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 10 9 2 2 45 12 69 11 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 13 14 6 4 39 11 52 21 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 18 15 7 7 37 8 47 26 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 13 23 7 8 36 3 39 24 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 12 15 1 2 35 14 64 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 15 18 4 4 38 6 54 14 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 18 23 6 6 32 5 44 19 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 29 15 5 8 28 5 59 19 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 14 13 2 3 39 12 62 10 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 16 18 9 4 31 10 48 22 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 19 24 6 6 28 7 44 19 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 24 15 10 6 26 4 56 23 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 14 16 3 1 41 10 60 8 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 14 22 7 5 30 5 48 19 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 17 20 8 8 28 5 46 24 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 20 25 9 3 26 10 41 19 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 27 6 3 1 22 2 86 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 34 14 6 3 16 1 72 11 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 44 15 6 6 9 0 70 13 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 33 22 7 4 18 1 60 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 29 10 2 1 16 4 83 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 34 20 6 3 10 1 66 11 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 39 23 7 3 7 0 65 11 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 39 11 3 8 11 3 74 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 34 13 2 1 17 0 79 5 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 34 18 5 5 11 2 67 12 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 44 18 4 4 9 0 71 9 201
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 37 16 8 8 3 0 67 16 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 31 15 2 1 18 0 78 3 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 29 20 8 3 12 1 65 13 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 32 20 6 5 12 0 65 13 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 31 23 7 5 13 3 57 15 56

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 current department or agency 6 94 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 96 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 75
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 200
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 95 263
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 96 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94 260

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 current department or agency 27 73 15
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 61 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 current department or agency 81 19 15
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 32 15

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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 current department or agency 13 87 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 7 93 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 15

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 current department or agency 7 93 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 73 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 67 16
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 64 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 current department or agency 6 94 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 15

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 current department or agency 6 94 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 15

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 current department or agency 5 95 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16

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 current department or agency 17 83 15

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 current department or agency 6 94 15
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 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 current department or agency 30 70 15

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 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 current department or agency 34 66 15
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 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 current department or agency 51 49 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 70 16

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 current department or agency 6 94 15

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12

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 current department or agency 20 80 15

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 15

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 current department or agency 7 93 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 12

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 current department or agency 0 100 15

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 current department or agency 42 58 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 43 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 42 12
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 53 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 current department or agency 6 94 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 12 88 15
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11

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 current department or agency 6 94 15
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 7 93 15
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 13 87 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 33 67 15

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 current department or agency 21 79 15
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 37 63 15
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 56 14

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 current department or agency 15 85 15
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 59 41 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 49 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65 14

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 current department or agency 17 83 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 16
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 11
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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 current department or agency 67 33 15
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 37 16

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 current department or agency 0 100 15

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 current department or agency 27 73 15
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 9 11 3 0 42 9 71 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 14 12 4 2 47 7 63 12 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 17 17 2 2 45 9 55 9 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 17 19 4 3 48 2 48 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 11 17 3 1 37 11 61 7 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 16 19 2 2 38 5 59 9 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 18 24 5 2 34 5 49 11 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 29 12 3 4 34 6 67 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 14 11 2 1 43 11 69 7 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 14 20 2 2 39 9 53 9 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 17 24 3 1 36 8 50 7 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 24 23 3 6 28 1 54 13 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 14 19 1 0 45 6 60 1 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 13 26 3 1 37 4 49 7 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 20 22 1 2 34 5 57 6 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 20 27 5 2 28 10 44 12 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 25 6 3 0 19 2 89 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 30 15 5 2 19 1 73 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 36 20 5 1 14 2 69 7 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 35 20 5 4 18 0 65 11 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 29 12 3 1 17 2 81 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 36 18 5 2 12 2 72 8 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 36 25 6 1 9 0 63 8 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 32 17 7 4 9 3 68 13 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 35 10 3 0 13 1 84 4 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 37 16 4 2 14 2 74 7 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 39 21 4 1 13 0 71 5 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 35 17 6 4 7 0 70 12 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 30 18 1 0 18 0 77 1 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 29 23 5 1 14 1 65 8 263
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 34 24 1 2 13 0 69 4 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 38 20 9 2 14 4 63 13 54

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 97 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 92 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 94 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 86 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 86 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 89 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 89 64

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 current department or agency 78 22 20
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 62 38 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 63 18
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 52 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 17 20
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 81 19 10
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 47 18
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 88 12 15
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 34 29
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 89 11 39

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 current department or agency 36 12 16 22 7 5 0 51 31 20
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 36 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 12
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 20 15 6 0 0 4 79 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 30 5 3 2 4 5 89 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 37 9 5 3 3 1 82 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 34 11 5 1 1 4 83 5 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 35 5 5 3 5 3 86 9 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 32 5 2 0 3 3 92 2 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 34 10 6 2 3 5 81 9 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 38 5 5 2 3 3 87 8 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 35 10 5 4 3 5 79 10 64

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 31 32 11 15 40
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 34 20 11 12 130
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 22 24 14 19 80
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 4 14 36 27 18 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 80 20 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 36 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 40 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 77 23 55

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 current department or agency 29 71 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 74 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 77 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 73 55

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 current department or agency 54 46 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 56 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 70 55

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 current department or agency 43 57 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 56 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 60 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 61 55

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 current department or agency 29 71 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 73 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 72 55

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 current department or agency 49 51 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 59 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 69 55

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 current department or agency 29 71 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 76 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 55

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 current department or agency 51 49 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 56 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 57 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 60 55

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 current department or agency 22 78 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 84 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 83 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 94 55

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 current department or agency 36 64 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 68 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 66 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 55

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 current department or agency 50 50 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 62 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 84 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 77 55

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 current department or agency 7 93 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 91 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 90 55

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 current department or agency 5 95 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 87 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 75 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 13 2 0 2 0 19 95 2 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 14 5 1 1 3 9 93 2 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 19 10 0 4 0 5 86 4 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 23 8 2 4 0 12 85 6 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 2 11 14 13 38 5 16 65 17 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 9 12 18 36 9 11 68 17 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 7 21 18 39 4 8 65 11 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 2 7 22 17 24 3 25 58 12 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 12 18 9 38 12 6 57 21 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 12 19 21 29 9 4 58 20 180
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 19 21 17 28 8 4 51 25 105
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 14 29 22 19 10 6 49 16 55
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 21 6 6 3 1 1 84 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 31 6 3 2 0 1 88 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 30 7 3 2 1 1 87 6 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 25 13 3 7 0 0 78 10 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 26 5 5 1 0 1 89 6 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 37 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 32 6 8 4 2 0 82 12 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 37 7 3 9 0 0 81 13 64

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 5 6 3 49 5 30 79 12 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 1 3 11 9 41 6 30 77 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 5 11 10 39 7 25 72 13 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 1 5 13 11 36 4 30 71 10 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 32 16 5 3 11 0 72 10 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 37 19 9 4 5 0 66 14 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 43 16 6 5 4 0 72 11 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 44 17 1 4 7 1 76 6 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 46 9 5 1 1 0 84 6 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 46 17 6 3 2 0 73 10 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 46 18 4 1 1 0 77 5 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 46 13 8 2 2 0 78 10 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 31 31 6 1 8 1 58 8 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 45 18 9 3 1 0 70 12 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 52 16 10 4 2 0 70 14 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 32 18 11 8 5 0 62 19 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 45 14 5 0 9 0 78 6 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 42 20 11 3 4 1 65 14 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 45 19 6 2 4 0 72 9 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 52 14 7 7 7 0 69 15 56

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 24 32 14 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 24 37 20 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 26 36 22 4 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 34 29 18 5 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 25 12 1 0 4 3 86 1 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 32 9 3 1 3 2 87 4 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 27 9 2 1 3 1 87 4 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 24 16 4 3 2 0 76 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 21 13 3 1 2 0 83 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 38 8 2 2 1 2 87 4 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 25 12 6 3 4 0 77 10 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 38 10 3 6 0 0 81 10 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 17 12 7 6 3 1 74 14 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 32 8 8 6 1 1 78 14 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 26 10 10 5 1 1 74 16 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 31 13 4 8 3 0 74 12 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 31 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 165
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 35 10 9 6 1 1 74 16 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 30 8 11 8 3 0 72 19 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 35 6 3 14 3 0 76 18 64

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 35 8 4 1 2 0 86 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 39 16 10 8 2 0 65 19 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 44 16 12 6 0 0 66 18 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 44 10 9 8 0 0 73 17 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 34 13 8 1 1 0 79 9 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 37 18 11 7 1 1 64 18 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 35 21 13 4 2 0 62 17 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 38 14 5 9 3 0 70 15 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 40 18 6 5 3 0 70 11 206
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 42 18 9 4 2 0 68 13 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 41 22 11 7 2 0 60 18 198
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 31 21 9 13 6 0 54 23 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 46 12 7 2 4 0 78 9 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 40 17 11 6 3 1 65 18 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 43 19 13 4 3 0 62 18 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 44 19 9 9 4 0 62 18 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 43 17 17 5 4 0 60 23 25
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 48 16 10 7 0 1 67 17 75
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 48 22 10 2 0 0 66 12 45
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 25 27 14 5 0 0 54 18 20
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 21 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 31
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 46 16 11 7 0 0 67 18 52
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 46 19 9 2 0 0 71 10 55
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 58 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 14
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 42 20 12 2 0 4 65 15 38
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 38 15 13 2 2 0 69 16 58
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 44 26 10 4 2 0 60 14 59
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 93 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 19 19 8 10 2 1 62 18 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 31 12 3 7 1 2 78 10 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 28 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 21 12 5 3 2 5 79 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 26 19 8 7 0 0 66 15 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 34 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 28 18 5 6 0 1 71 11 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 28 8 8 7 2 1 76 16 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 27 15 12 12 0 0 61 24 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 33 15 9 5 0 0 71 15 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 27 19 10 5 0 2 66 15 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 26 26 6 4 0 3 62 10 62
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 33 20 10 13 0 0 57 22 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 32 20 11 9 0 1 60 20 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 26 21 5 8 1 2 65 14 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 48 24 15 5 5 2 0 74 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 24 21 10 2 1 0 66 12 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 28 24 14 16 0 0 45 31 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 23 28 13 17 0 0 42 30 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 27 19 16 15 0 1 49 31 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 24 26 11 11 0 0 53 22 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 25 29 19 6 0 0 46 26 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 19 29 15 13 0 0 43 28 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 31 18 20 11 0 3 49 32 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 31 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 34 28 11 8 0 0 53 19 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 27 27 15 13 0 2 44 28 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 20 26 15 12 0 2 46 28 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 36 25 12 5 1 1 58 17 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 31 32 15 6 0 1 47 21 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 23 27 17 13 0 1 43 30 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 26 34 18 3 0 0 45 21 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 24 18 3 1 1 1 77 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 28 20 11 7 0 2 62 18 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 24 25 12 7 0 2 55 19 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 29 19 10 4 0 3 65 15 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 24 18 12 3 0 1 67 15 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 35 20 8 4 0 1 67 12 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 29 22 11 6 0 1 60 18 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 27 21 11 7 2 4 58 20 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 28 15 8 3 0 1 74 11 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 32 22 9 4 0 1 65 13 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 29 33 7 6 0 2 53 13 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 32 17 12 3 0 3 67 16 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 31 18 10 2 1 2 69 13 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 32 27 8 3 1 2 60 12 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 26 25 15 6 0 2 53 21 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 38 16 11 4 0 4 68 15 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 25 18 12 11 1 1 58 23 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 16 24 18 27 1 1 30 46 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 20 19 18 28 0 0 34 46 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 24 18 15 27 0 1 40 43 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 19 17 19 19 0 2 43 39 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 19 25 20 16 0 1 38 37 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 23 14 18 26 1 1 42 44 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 25 25 18 19 2 3 36 38 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 25 22 13 8 1 1 56 22 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 26 24 15 13 1 0 48 28 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 25 22 15 19 0 1 43 35 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 21 22 17 21 0 2 39 39 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 34 21 12 6 1 2 59 19 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 23 29 19 9 1 2 42 28 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 23 25 17 18 0 1 39 36 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 13 28 25 16 0 4 29 42 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 65 10 9 3 2 3 9 85 5 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 18 7 4 3 1 12 83 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 23 8 4 4 1 9 83 8 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 11 10 7 2 0 21 76 12 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 20 12 2 2 0 4 83 5 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 23 11 4 2 0 6 82 6 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 18 11 5 5 1 9 78 10 197
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 15 15 5 4 0 17 70 11 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 19 7 2 1 1 4 90 3 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 21 7 3 1 0 6 89 4 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 19 10 4 5 0 13 78 10 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 65 19 5 2 0 0 9 93 2 62
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 19 8 3 2 0 6 86 5 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 20 12 3 1 0 9 82 4 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 18 10 5 4 0 13 79 9 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 19 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 20 16 5 5 0 2 73 10 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 29 17 8 8 0 1 67 16 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 35 15 10 7 1 2 68 17 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 27 19 9 4 0 2 68 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 25 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 32 22 12 9 0 0 57 21 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 24 21 12 14 1 1 52 27 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 17 24 6 8 2 6 59 15 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 35 11 4 6 1 0 79 10 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 28 17 9 7 0 1 67 16 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 34 18 8 8 1 0 67 16 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 27 22 6 5 0 3 66 11 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 33 21 2 3 0 0 73 5 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 32 20 8 8 0 2 64 16 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 28 22 11 6 0 2 61 17 167
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 33 19 5 9 2 2 66 14 55

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 19 17 2 4 2 1 76 6 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 31 20 10 7 1 2 62 17 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 26 21 8 11 2 2 60 19 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 27 13 10 8 3 2 68 19 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 30 17 8 3 0 1 71 12 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 35 22 11 5 0 0 62 17 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 40 23 10 5 1 1 62 15 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 20 21 9 6 1 3 62 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 31 18 7 2 1 2 72 10 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 31 22 9 4 0 1 64 13 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 38 22 8 6 1 0 63 14 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 29 24 9 3 2 2 63 12 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 36 22 7 2 0 1 69 9 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 35 21 10 6 1 1 62 16 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 32 25 9 3 0 3 61 13 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 43 21 4 5 2 2 69 9 56

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 26 15 8 3 1 1 73 11 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 33 21 11 8 1 2 59 20 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 30 16 16 13 0 2 54 29 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 32 22 15 5 0 3 57 20 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 34 16 14 2 0 1 68 16 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 35 26 11 4 0 1 59 15 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 27 28 13 6 0 2 52 20 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 31 19 8 10 3 3 61 19 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 36 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 38 17 11 4 0 2 68 15 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 35 27 11 6 0 0 56 17 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 40 20 9 8 0 2 63 17 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 39 18 10 2 1 1 69 12 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 39 23 11 3 0 1 63 14 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 34 23 15 4 0 3 57 20 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 31 25 7 5 4 0 62 12 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 27 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 28 20 8 7 0 2 64 16 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 28 20 8 10 1 2 60 19 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 27 17 7 4 3 4 69 12 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 23 19 10 1 0 1 69 11 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 34 18 11 4 0 2 67 15 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 31 27 7 4 0 1 62 11 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 36 11 8 6 5 1 73 15 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 27 12 12 3 0 1 73 15 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 34 17 9 3 1 2 69 13 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 34 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 40 22 2 6 0 3 70 8 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 33 17 13 1 0 1 68 15 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 33 20 8 5 1 2 66 13 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 30 23 10 4 1 1 62 14 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 32 21 5 5 2 2 68 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 16 13 2 1 0 1 84 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 28 8 10 7 0 2 74 18 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 27 19 7 10 1 0 64 17 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 21 12 6 7 4 0 75 13 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 22 11 5 2 0 1 82 8 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 26 16 7 5 0 2 71 13 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 29 17 9 7 0 1 66 16 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 31 7 5 10 2 4 76 16 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 23 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 28 11 7 6 1 1 76 14 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 29 11 11 7 1 1 71 18 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 28 8 5 10 0 3 77 15 64

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 20 15 6 4 0 1 74 11 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 25 13 8 6 1 1 72 14 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 25 15 3 9 0 1 72 13 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 29 19 5 3 0 3 73 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 26 20 12 7 0 0 60 19 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 25 26 12 8 0 1 53 21 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 30 21 14 9 0 0 56 24 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 28 20 11 8 0 3 60 20 64

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 22 18 7 3 0 0 73 9 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 38 17 7 3 1 2 73 10 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 31 15 6 6 0 2 72 12 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 29 22 7 1 3 1 68 9 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 33 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 33 21 11 3 1 1 64 15 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 35 24 7 5 0 1 64 12 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 25 22 13 2 0 5 62 15 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 31 21 8 2 0 2 69 10 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 38 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 33 19 11 4 0 1 66 15 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 30 25 6 3 0 3 65 9 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 33 17 12 4 0 0 67 16 156
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 32 24 6 2 0 1 68 8 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 38 19 7 4 1 1 70 11 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 30 17 11 2 2 4 69 13 54

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 13 10 5 3 0 2 83 8 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 22 10 5 4 1 2 81 9 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 17 10 6 5 1 3 78 12 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 58 20 8 4 4 2 4 84 8 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 17 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 165
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 27 19 9 3 0 2 68 13 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 32 16 8 1 0 2 75 9 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 32 13 8 5 0 3 73 13 62
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 21 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 28 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 30 9 3 4 0 2 84 7 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 59 24 8 5 1 0 2 85 7 61
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 24 8 1 2 0 3 88 3 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 25 13 5 1 0 1 80 7 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 26 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 58 16 11 8 3 0 4 77 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 28 15 4 3 0 1 78 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 34 13 3 3 0 2 80 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 31 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 41 11 5 1 0 0 82 6 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 37 20 6 2 0 0 73 8 165
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 34 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 40 17 10 3 0 1 70 13 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 38 15 11 6 0 3 67 18 64

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 7 6 1 0 1 4 93 1 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 73 10 3 2 1 1 11 94 3 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 77 5 5 1 2 1 8 91 3 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 75 11 5 3 0 1 4 92 3 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 71 15 4 1 0 0 8 94 1 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 16 5 2 1 0 7 92 3 254
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 20 8 1 1 1 4 89 2 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 67 14 7 5 3 2 3 85 8 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 9 4 1 1 1 4 93 2 206
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 81 9 2 2 0 0 5 95 2 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 74 12 2 1 2 1 7 95 3 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 76 11 2 2 2 0 8 95 3 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 10 3 1 1 1 4 96 1 158
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 77 11 3 1 1 1 7 94 2 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 78 12 2 1 2 1 4 95 3 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 74 11 1 3 5 0 5 90 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 83 6 3 2 1 0 4 94 2 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 76 9 4 1 3 2 6 92 4 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 8 8 2 3 2 3 87 5 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 73 15 0 1 4 3 4 94 6 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 86 5 1 1 2 0 4 96 3 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 78 11 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 252
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 79 10 4 1 3 0 3 92 4 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 79 9 0 5 3 0 5 92 8 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 84 7 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 75 10 6 2 4 0 3 88 6 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 73 12 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 80 8 6 2 3 0 2 89 5 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 10 3 1 1 1 2 95 2 158
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 13 6 4 1 0 5 88 6 259
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 72 9 6 4 3 2 4 86 7 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 76 9 5 0 4 0 7 91 4 56

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 8 5 1 4 1 3 90 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 20 9 2 2 0 3 87 4 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 19 8 2 3 0 2 86 6 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 59 28 2 2 3 1 4 92 5 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 17 4 6 2 0 2 87 8 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 24 7 2 2 1 3 90 3 251
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 23 5 3 2 0 2 90 5 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 62 24 6 3 2 0 3 89 5 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 23 12 4 0 0 2 83 4 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 27 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 36 11 2 3 0 1 83 6 197
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 28 13 2 3 0 2 82 5 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 27 8 3 3 0 1 86 6 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 29 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 262
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 32 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 59 28 7 3 0 0 2 89 3 55

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 12 3 1 2 1 3 94 3 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 16 9 4 2 1 3 84 7 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 16 8 5 6 1 2 81 11 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 15 11 1 5 1 4 81 7 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 80 7 6 4 1 0 2 88 6 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 20 8 2 2 0 3 88 3 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 66 16 7 5 4 0 2 84 9 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 63 18 5 7 4 0 3 84 11 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 14 5 3 2 0 2 90 5 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 21 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 19 9 5 5 1 1 81 10 196
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 14 8 9 4 0 3 77 14 64
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 70 18 6 3 3 0 1 88 6 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 25 10 5 5 0 3 79 10 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 62 17 9 8 3 0 2 80 11 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 62 20 8 4 6 2 0 83 9 55

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 5 3 1 1 0 17 94 2 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 11 3 0 1 1 26 94 2 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 9 3 0 3 0 25 92 4 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 11 3 3 0 0 29 91 5 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 4 2 3 1 0 23 92 5 164
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 10 2 1 0 0 23 96 1 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 13 4 3 0 0 19 91 5 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 12 3 3 2 2 31 88 7 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 6 2 0 2 0 25 94 3 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 12 4 1 1 0 24 92 3 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 14 4 3 2 0 25 88 7 195
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 65 9 3 2 0 0 21 94 2 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 10 2 1 3 0 25 92 5 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 12 6 2 3 0 24 87 5 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 13 8 4 1 0 27 83 6 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 11 1 2 0 0 27 96 2 55

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 84 5 4 1 1 1 4 94 2 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 19 7 1 1 1 6 90 2 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 68 15 5 3 2 1 6 89 6 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 66 15 7 0 1 0 11 91 1 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 78 12 5 2 2 0 2 92 4 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 21 9 0 1 1 3 89 2 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 18 8 0 1 0 5 89 2 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 27 6 5 0 0 6 88 5 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 17 8 1 2 0 6 88 3 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 15 9 2 1 0 4 86 4 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 21 5 1 1 0 7 93 1 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 25 5 0 0 0 9 94 0 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 14 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 19 11 4 1 0 5 83 5 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 14 6 2 1 0 8 90 3 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 63 23 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 55

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 15 11 7 8 1 3 73 15 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 16 7 3 3 1 4 86 6 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 70 11 8 1 2 1 7 87 4 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 70 12 3 2 1 0 11 93 4 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 11 14 10 15 0 2 61 25 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 27 12 6 5 0 2 76 11 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 26 8 4 6 0 2 81 10 198
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 63 16 12 1 2 0 6 84 3 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 13 9 4 6 0 3 80 10 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 74 12 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 265
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 76 15 1 1 3 0 5 96 4 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 77 17 0 0 0 2 4 100 0 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 12 13 8 9 0 0 69 18 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 14 4 4 3 1 4 88 8 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 70 16 5 1 3 1 6 92 3 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 67 18 0 2 4 4 5 93 7 55

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 22 13 5 1 0 3 80 7 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 26 15 4 4 1 2 76 8 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 29 10 4 2 0 3 83 7 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 36 13 2 3 1 3 81 5 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 31 17 6 5 0 0 72 10 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 30 21 7 3 1 1 69 10 253
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 30 17 4 4 1 2 75 8 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 33 14 3 5 2 8 75 9 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 26 14 4 3 0 3 79 7 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 27 12 6 3 0 2 78 10 263
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 32 8 2 4 0 2 85 7 198
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 31 12 3 0 0 3 84 3 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 32 12 4 2 0 1 82 5 161
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 32 14 7 2 0 3 76 10 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 26 11 3 3 1 2 83 6 164
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 48 27 16 0 2 0 7 80 2 55

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 42 26 9 2 0 0 63 11 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 27 36 15 8 0 1 40 23 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 24 46 14 6 0 1 34 20 170
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 25 39 14 5 0 0 41 19 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 35 33 13 3 0 0 51 16 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 31 39 15 5 0 0 40 20 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 34 33 14 7 1 0 46 21 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 29 34 9 6 2 1 49 16 63
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 42 28 7 1 0 0 63 9 209
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 35 34 10 3 0 0 52 13 266
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 31 37 14 2 0 0 46 16 200
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 40 29 13 2 0 0 56 14 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 40 35 5 3 0 0 57 8 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 34 40 6 4 0 1 49 10 261
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 38 33 16 2 0 0 49 18 166
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 37 39 7 5 2 0 48 12 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 11 30 30 25 0 1 55 14 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 18 39 17 15 0 0 32 29 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 18 41 18 13 0 0 30 29 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 4 21 46 17 9 2 1 27 26 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 18 30 27 16 0 0 43 27 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 23 36 20 10 0 0 30 34 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 20 40 24 6 0 0 30 30 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 15 47 24 4 2 1 29 22 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 15 33 29 18 0 0 47 20 207
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 17 32 28 14 0 0 42 25 264
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 20 38 22 12 0 0 34 28 199
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 15 36 30 12 2 0 43 21 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 11 39 27 18 0 0 45 16 159
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 15 37 26 15 0 1 41 21 260
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 19 39 29 8 1 0 38 23 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 7 48 30 9 0 0 39 14 55
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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 current department or agency 23 60 13 4 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 77 11 1 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 76 17 0 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 4 86 9 1 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 57 20 0 167
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 62 18 1 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 69 18 1 200
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 5 75 20 0 64

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 57 30
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65 30
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 40 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 45 39
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 29 49

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 8 8 6 3 4 29 75 14 130
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 15 10 5 3 2 21 78 10 280
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 15 9 6 3 1 16 78 11 175
2022 More than 20 years in current department or agency 47 18 10 1 1 2 21 84 3 75
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 13 7 6 6 3 9 79 14 166
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 25 13 5 4 2 11 75 10 255
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 21 11 11 4 0 12 71 17 199
2020 More than 20 years in current department or agency 52 17 6 3 3 2 17 86 7 64
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 16 15 6 11 1 6 65 19 208
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 22 13 9 7 1 7 68 18 262
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 18 16 5 6 1 9 71 12 198
2019 More than 20 years in current department or agency 50 18 5 11 2 2 13 80 15 63
2018 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 17 11 7 8 3 8 72 16 160
2018 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 16 15 9 8 0 9 65 19 258
2018 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 16 14 6 7 1 9 70 15 165
2018 More than 20 years in current department or agency 56 11 10 4 5 2 12 79 10 56

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 29 19 8 19 0 18 44 33 30
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 25 12 10 16 8 3 57 30 30
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 40 7 16 15 0 0 62 31 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 20 16 21 11 0 5 50 33 39
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 22 12 27 12 2 6 44 43 49

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 22 10 13 34 4 11 33 55 30
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 18 11 15 24 8 16 34 52 30
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 7 23 8 15 0 24 39 30 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 10 16 7 34 0 15 33 48 39
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 16 7 28 21 0 24 27 64 49
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