2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Energy Regulator by Question 93. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 39 8 9 5 0 0 78 13 200
2020 Working remotely 42 36 10 8 5 0 0 78 12 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 33 7 15 4 0 0 75 18 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 41 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 200
2020 Working remotely 34 36 12 12 6 0 0 71 17 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 33 22 11 4 0 0 64 15 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 200
2020 Working remotely 52 29 12 5 1 0 0 81 7 340
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 18 7 15 4 0 0 75 18 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 38 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 200
2020 Working remotely 43 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 25 4 22 4 0 0 71 25 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 33 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 200
2020 Working remotely 41 32 13 6 7 0 0 73 14 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 22 15 23 0 0 0 62 23 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 40 11 11 6 0 0 73 17 200
2020 Working remotely 39 34 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 22 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 28 13 15 8 4 0 62 24 200
2020 Working remotely 38 24 15 8 9 5 0 66 19 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 15 15 15 11 4 0 58 26 28
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 25 12 1 0 1 1 86 2 200
2020 Working remotely 56 28 8 3 5 1 1 85 7 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 33 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 195
2020 Working remotely 49 26 8 9 7 1 0 76 16 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 22 7 15 22 0 4 55 38 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 27 11 4 3 1 0 81 8 200
2020 Working remotely 62 18 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 15 7 15 7 4 0 70 23 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 32 12 10 9 6 0 67 21 200
2020 Working remotely 32 31 14 10 7 5 0 67 18 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 33 25 11 7 0 0 56 18 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 33 14 19 11 1 0 56 30 200
2020 Working remotely 30 31 18 12 9 0 0 61 20 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 25 15 23 15 0 0 47 38 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 30 18 20 13 3 0 48 34 200
2020 Working remotely 21 30 20 17 10 2 0 52 28 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 25 21 15 18 0 0 46 33 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 36 15 19 9 2 0 56 29 200
2020 Working remotely 22 34 16 15 11 2 0 57 26 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 36 17 11 18 0 0 54 29 28
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 31 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 200
2020 Working remotely 33 38 11 9 8 0 1 72 17 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 35 15 11 4 0 4 70 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 44 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 200
2020 Working remotely 30 42 10 13 6 0 0 72 19 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 36 11 18 4 0 0 67 22 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 200
2020 Working remotely 41 31 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 33 7 11 15 0 0 67 25 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 38 12 13 4 0 0 71 17 195
2020 Working remotely 37 39 11 11 2 1 0 76 13 342
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 33 19 8 4 0 0 70 11 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 27 16 6 5 1 1 72 12 200
2020 Working remotely 48 23 12 7 6 2 1 73 14 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 22 11 11 11 0 4 66 23 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 34 16 17 12 2 0 54 30 200
2020 Working remotely 27 31 15 18 8 2 0 59 26 342
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 25 18 22 11 4 0 47 34 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 36 10 4 6 1 3 79 11 200
2020 Working remotely 49 23 14 5 4 1 4 76 9 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 11 18 22 7 0 0 53 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 25 16 9 6 2 2 68 16 200
2020 Working remotely 48 23 18 5 4 1 2 72 9 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 22 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 12 7 4 2 8 5 84 8 200
2020 Working remotely 71 11 5 2 3 6 2 88 6 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 11 11 11 4 8 4 70 17 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 70 9 3 2 1 3 11 93 4 200
2020 Working remotely 73 9 5 2 1 2 9 91 4 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 15 7 7 0 0 15 83 9 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 28 12 22 21 3 2 43 44 200
2020 Working remotely 20 23 14 20 18 2 4 45 40 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 17 22 22 18 0 4 36 42 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 45 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 200
2020 Working remotely 30 43 11 11 6 0 0 73 17 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 29 4 15 15 0 0 67 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 37 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 200
2020 Working remotely 39 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 36 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 40 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 200
2020 Working remotely 37 39 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 344

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 39 17 10 6 2 0 67 16 200
2020 Working remotely 23 44 14 11 6 1 0 68 17 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 44 11 18 4 0 0 67 22 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 36 6 6 4 0 0 83 10 200
2020 Working remotely 50 31 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 34 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 38 23 7 7 0 0 63 14 200
2020 Working remotely 24 38 22 12 4 0 0 62 16 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 33 22 18 11 0 0 49 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 25 7 0 1 1 1 92 1 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 34 31 200
2020 Working remotely 22 46 32 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 46 28 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 37 16 9 15 6 70
2020 Working remotely 19 24 36 4 12 7 76
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 200
2020 Working remotely 48 31 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 36 4 11 4 0 0 82 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 48 13 9 3 0 0 75 11 195
2020 Working remotely 27 51 13 6 4 1 0 78 9 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 55 7 4 11 0 0 78 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 27 42 14 7 1 1 21 36 195
2020 Working remotely 12 25 40 16 7 1 0 23 37 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 29 46 11 6 0 0 17 36 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 30 23 9 4 1 1 14 62 200
2020 Working remotely 20 27 31 14 7 1 0 21 47 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 25 25 15 7 0 0 22 54 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 17 41 26 9 1 1 35 22 195
2020 Working remotely 7 13 42 27 10 1 0 37 21 342
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 22 40 25 10 0 0 34 25 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 26 30 17 5 3 2 23 46 195
2020 Working remotely 14 20 30 22 12 1 0 35 35 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 23 34 11 13 0 0 24 42 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 15 30 22 17 3 6 43 24 200
2020 Working remotely 2 9 21 39 25 2 2 67 11 342
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 4 23 38 21 4 4 63 12 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 23 31 14 4 2 1 19 49 200
2020 Working remotely 14 26 33 18 8 1 0 26 40 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 15 25 15 6 0 0 21 55 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 13 32 31 18 1 2 50 17 200
2020 Working remotely 6 16 33 29 15 1 1 44 23 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 11 29 36 24 0 0 60 11 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 33 20 24 10 3 0 44 35 200
2020 Working remotely 16 37 20 18 7 2 0 54 26 341
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 36 28 4 18 0 0 50 22 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 195
2020 Working remotely 42 29 10 11 8 1 0 72 18 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 27 7 25 18 0 0 49 44 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 34 5 9 2 0 0 85 11 200
2020 Working remotely 50 32 7 8 4 0 0 82 11 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 26 8 11 8 0 0 74 19 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 200
2020 Working remotely 41 38 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 41 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 37 11 11 6 2 0 71 17 200
2020 Working remotely 35 37 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 33 7 7 15 4 0 70 23 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 45 8 6 2 2 0 83 9 200
2020 Working remotely 38 40 12 4 4 2 0 79 9 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 33 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 33 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 200
2020 Working remotely 51 31 8 6 4 0 0 82 11 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 25 15 7 0 4 0 77 8 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 28 14 10 5 8 2 68 16 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 28 17 12 5 6 3 63 19 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 26 28 6 4 6 0 59 11 200
2020 Working remotely 34 38 14 6 5 3 0 74 11 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 25 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 31 14 8 6 5 1 69 16 195
2020 Working remotely 42 29 8 10 8 2 2 74 18 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 25 4 25 4 0 0 67 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 18 31 5 4 27 2 44 13 195

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely 0 5 0 25 57 13 0 5 95 16

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 33 14 14 6 8 2 62 23 200
2020 Working remotely 25 29 17 11 10 4 3 59 23 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 39 22 0 15 4 0 62 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 31 12 11 4 5 0 72 16 200
2020 Working remotely 40 31 9 10 6 2 1 74 17 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 42 0 11 11 0 4 76 24 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 40 16 11 4 0 0 69 15 200
2020 Working remotely 37 33 15 10 4 1 0 71 14 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 30 25 11 8 0 0 56 19 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 26 14 15 13 10 2 53 31 200
2020 Working remotely 20 23 19 14 15 8 2 48 31 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 22 33 10 18 0 0 39 28 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 40 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 200
2020 Working remotely 41 46 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 47 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 28 8 5 4 1 2 82 10 200
2020 Working remotely 42 42 7 7 1 0 1 85 8 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 33 15 11 4 0 0 71 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 195
2020 Working remotely 49 37 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 42 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 17 2 2 1 1 1 94 3 200
2020 Working remotely 81 11 2 3 2 1 0 93 4 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 22 4 0 4 0 0 93 4 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 9 1 5 2 0 6 91 7 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 29 26 9 6 10 2 52 18 200
2020 Working remotely 22 18 20 16 8 13 4 48 28 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 29 28 11 4 7 7 50 17 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 200
2020 Working remotely 14 86 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 42 30
2020 Working remotely 49 51 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 30
2020 Working remotely 63 37 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 30

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 30

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 30
2020 Working remotely 49 51 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 30
2020 Working remotely 52 48 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 30
2020 Working remotely 54 46 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 30
2020 Working remotely 51 49 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 30
2020 Working remotely 56 44 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 47 30
2020 Working remotely 53 47 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 30
2020 Working remotely 28 72 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 30
2020 Working remotely 15 85 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 30
2020 Working remotely 62 38 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 30
2020 Working remotely 15 85 47

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 30
2020 Working remotely 11 89 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 43 30
2020 Working remotely 58 42 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 30
2020 Working remotely 24 76 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 30
2020 Working remotely 22 78 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 30
2020 Working remotely 19 81 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 30

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 30
2020 Working remotely 13 87 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 30
2020 Working remotely 11 89 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 30
2020 Working remotely 24 76 47

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 25
2020 Working remotely 12 88 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 25
2020 Working remotely 20 80 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 25
2020 Working remotely 37 63 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 25
2020 Working remotely 20 80 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 25
2020 Working remotely 47 53 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 25
2020 Working remotely 60 40 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 25

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 25
2020 Working remotely 12 88 41

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 20 12 10 7 31 4 56 25 200
2020 Working remotely 16 16 16 9 11 28 4 48 29 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 14 29 11 11 11 7 38 27 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 34 14 8 7 7 0 69 16 200
2020 Working remotely 33 27 19 9 7 5 0 63 17 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 25 15 15 15 0 0 56 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 200
2020 Working remotely 12 88 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 20
2020 Working remotely 63 37 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 38 20
2020 Working remotely 69 31 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20
2020 Working remotely 0 100 40

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 60 20
2020 Working remotely 40 60 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 20
2020 Working remotely 32 68 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 20
2020 Working remotely 23 77 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 20
2020 Working remotely 38 62 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 20
2020 Working remotely 33 67 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 20
2020 Working remotely 15 85 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20
2020 Working remotely 20 80 40

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20
2020 Working remotely 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 20
2020 Working remotely 13 87 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20
2020 Working remotely 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 20
2020 Working remotely 30 70 40

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 20
2020 Working remotely 15 85 40

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20
2020 Working remotely 0 100 40

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 20
2020 Working remotely 48 52 40

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 76 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 23 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 20

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 15 21 6 5 32 4 51 17 200
2020 Working remotely 19 16 17 8 7 28 5 52 22 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 10 29 15 11 15 4 33 31 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 31 17 8 4 6 1 68 13 200
2020 Working remotely 36 29 19 5 6 4 1 68 12 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 26 26 11 4 4 0 57 16 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 200
2020 Working remotely 11 89 346

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 79 21 30

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 29 30

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 34 8 4 4 4 6 82 9 200
2020 Working remotely 55 24 6 6 3 4 1 84 10 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 25 7 18 0 4 4 73 20 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 18 7 5 16 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 28 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 85 11 1 0 1 0 1 97 2 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 20 17 15 31 3 5 50 32 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 24 17 13 30 5 1 46 36 200
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 30 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 200
2020 Working remotely 54 24 8 6 6 1 0 79 13 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 29 15 15 4 4 0 66 19 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 7 18 12 36 5 18 61 15 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 43 11 5 2 2 0 83 6 200
2020 Working remotely 45 37 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 36 4 4 0 0 4 92 4 28

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 27 37 18 7 200

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 24 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 200
2020 Working remotely 50 26 13 4 5 2 1 77 9 341
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 18 15 11 11 4 4 61 24 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 30 10 11 5 1 0 73 16 200
2020 Working remotely 40 27 9 11 10 1 1 69 22 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 15 7 11 25 4 4 53 39 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 40 12 13 8 2 1 66 22 200
2020 Working remotely 35 32 15 10 7 1 0 68 17 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 33 11 15 11 0 0 64 25 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 58 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 50
2020 Working remotely 31 38 17 10 4 0 0 69 14 52

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 29 16 8 11 0 1 64 19 195
2020 Working remotely 45 29 16 5 4 0 1 75 9 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 7 25 11 0 4 0 62 11 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 28 34 11 17 0 0 38 28 195
2020 Working remotely 13 24 33 17 12 0 0 37 30 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 17 22 18 22 0 0 38 40 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 39 27 8 9 0 1 56 17 200
2020 Working remotely 22 33 25 13 6 0 0 55 19 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 33 29 15 0 4 0 55 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 25 28 18 18 0 0 36 36 200
2020 Working remotely 19 27 26 14 13 1 0 47 27 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 23 19 15 19 0 0 47 34 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 34 18 7 5 1 2 69 12 200
2020 Working remotely 33 32 15 11 7 0 1 66 19 340
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 11 18 18 11 0 0 53 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 37 27 7 7 0 1 58 15 200
2020 Working remotely 21 34 19 13 12 0 1 55 25 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 15 25 11 18 0 0 45 29 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 29 26 11 9 1 0 53 20 200
2020 Working remotely 28 34 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 17 29 18 11 0 4 40 30 28

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 33 24 16 11 0 0 49 28 195
2020 Working remotely 20 33 25 13 9 0 0 53 22 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 22 32 7 18 0 4 41 26 28

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 31 21 13 11 0 0 55 24 195
2020 Working remotely 28 30 23 10 9 0 0 58 19 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 22 22 11 18 0 4 47 30 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 27 18 10 9 0 0 64 19 195
2020 Working remotely 44 24 13 10 9 0 0 67 19 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 22 22 7 7 0 7 61 16 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 25 15 8 9 0 1 67 18 195
2020 Working remotely 25 31 25 12 7 0 0 56 19 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 28 29 11 7 0 4 51 19 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 31 23 9 9 0 0 58 19 200
2020 Working remotely 24 29 27 12 7 0 1 53 19 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 28 18 18 11 0 4 51 30 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 26 11 2 4 0 1 83 6 195
2020 Working remotely 48 33 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 22 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 33 11 3 4 0 1 82 7 195
2020 Working remotely 32 39 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 342
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 22 18 22 0 0 0 60 22 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 9 4 2 4 0 6 90 6 195
2020 Working remotely 72 15 4 2 1 1 5 92 4 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 15 11 0 0 0 11 88 0 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 17 3 4 6 1 3 87 10 200
2020 Working remotely 73 10 5 4 5 1 3 86 9 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 18 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 28

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 30 9 4 5 0 2 81 10 195
2020 Working remotely 57 27 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 22 11 7 7 0 0 75 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 21 10 5 6 0 3 78 12 200
2020 Working remotely 62 19 7 5 5 0 1 82 11 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 11 8 15 11 0 0 66 26 27

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 14 7 3 2 0 21 85 7 195
2020 Working remotely 57 11 6 0 1 0 24 91 2 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 15 0 0 7 0 36 89 11 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 25 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 195
2020 Working remotely 65 23 5 1 1 0 4 92 3 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 15 11 7 7 0 4 74 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 12 10 6 5 0 5 78 12 200
2020 Working remotely 67 21 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 25 7 0 11 0 0 82 11 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 30 11 5 2 0 4 81 7 200
2020 Working remotely 44 26 16 9 3 1 1 72 12 343
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 22 4 11 4 0 0 82 15 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 30 39 16 9 0 1 36 24 200
2020 Working remotely 13 30 38 14 5 0 0 43 19 344
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 28 29 22 15 0 0 34 36 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 21 42 19 4 0 1 23 34 195
2020 Working remotely 11 25 41 16 7 0 0 23 36 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 33 25 20 0 0 0 20 55 28
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 53 29 1 200
2020 Working remotely 14 52 32 2 346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 46 36 4 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 51 35
2020 Working remotely 60 40 48

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 9 4 3 1 10 21 89 5 200
2020 Working remotely 68 11 4 1 2 2 12 93 3 345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 22 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 28

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 24 9 19 21 9 3 44 46 35
2020 Working remotely 21 26 8 23 17 0 4 49 42 48

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 16 6 6 20 13 33 40 49 35
2020 Working remotely 15 14 11 13 21 2 24 40 46 48
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