2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada School of Public Service by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - IS

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 IS 35 29 20 11 4 0 0 64 15 25
2022 IS-04 29 25 31 8 8 0 0 53 16 10
2020 IS 19 38 14 19 10 0 0 57 29 21
2019 IS 24 48 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25
2018 IS 29 50 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 43 29 11 11 0 5 0 76 12 25
2022 IS-04 36 32 16 16 0 0 0 69 16 10
2020 IS 38 19 10 24 10 0 0 57 33 21
2019 IS 28 40 24 4 4 0 0 68 8 25
2018 IS 21 21 36 14 7 0 0 43 21 14

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 IS 40 28 15 11 0 5 0 72 12 25
2022 IS-04 36 40 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 10
2020 IS 24 33 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 21
2019 IS 32 48 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 25
2018 IS 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 IS 33 42 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 25
2022 IS-04 29 41 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 10
2020 IS 24 29 19 24 5 0 0 52 29 21
2019 IS 38 38 21 0 4 0 0 75 4 24
2018 IS 29 50 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14

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 IS 37 35 18 4 0 5 0 77 4 25
2022 IS-04 44 31 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 10
2020 IS 14 29 19 19 19 0 0 43 38 21
2019 IS 32 36 4 24 4 0 0 68 28 25
2018 IS 14 21 43 21 0 0 0 36 21 14

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 IS 34 43 11 13 0 0 0 76 13 25
2022 IS-04 44 31 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 10
2020 IS 14 29 19 33 5 0 0 43 38 21
2019 IS 25 42 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 24
2018 IS 14 36 21 29 0 0 0 50 29 14

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 IS 19 35 19 10 13 3 0 56 24 25
2022 IS-04 28 32 25 8 8 0 0 59 16 10
2020 IS 10 19 19 29 19 0 5 30 50 21
2019 IS 16 36 20 8 8 12 0 59 18 25
2018 IS 7 36 21 36 0 0 0 43 36 14
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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 IS 28 42 13 0 4 5 8 80 5 25
2022 IS-04 9 69 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 IS 33 33 10 14 5 0 5 70 20 21
2019 IS 46 29 17 4 0 0 4 78 4 24

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 IS 59 19 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2022 IS-04 52 16 25 8 0 0 0 68 8 10
2020 IS 43 24 14 10 5 5 0 70 15 21
2019 IS 36 40 16 4 0 4 0 79 4 25
2018 IS 50 21 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 14

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 IS 68 6 15 4 8 0 0 73 12 25
2022 IS-04 68 0 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 10
2020 IS 43 14 29 0 14 0 0 57 14 21
2019 IS 44 24 20 8 4 0 0 68 12 25
2018 IS 50 14 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 14 27 20 8 4 28 0 57 16 25
2022 IS-04 8 36 8 8 8 32 0 64 24 10
2020 IS 14 43 19 10 14 0 0 57 24 21
2019 IS 20 52 8 16 0 4 0 75 17 25
2018 IS 7 50 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 14

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 IS 7 27 33 8 4 21 0 43 15 25
2022 IS-04 8 36 16 8 8 24 0 58 21 10
2020 IS 10 43 10 19 19 0 0 52 38 21
2019 IS 16 48 12 8 12 4 0 67 21 25
2018 IS 7 29 43 14 7 0 0 36 21 14

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 IS 7 23 41 8 4 17 0 37 14 25
2022 IS-04 8 36 24 8 8 16 0 52 19 10
2020 IS 10 29 29 19 10 5 0 40 30 21
2019 IS 16 44 16 12 8 4 0 63 21 25
2018 IS 7 14 36 36 0 7 0 23 38 14

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 IS 13 22 31 26 4 4 0 36 31 25
2022 IS-04 15 24 29 16 8 8 0 42 26 10
2020 IS 10 15 20 40 10 5 0 26 53 20
2019 IS 12 48 20 8 8 4 0 63 17 25
2018 IS 0 43 29 29 0 0 0 43 29 14
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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 IS 31 41 20 7 0 0 0 72 7 25
2022 IS-04 8 60 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 10
2020 IS 29 38 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21
2019 IS 24 52 8 8 4 0 4 79 13 25
2018 IS 15 46 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13

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 IS 45 38 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 25
2022 IS-04 39 44 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2020 IS 29 38 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21
2019 IS 21 50 21 4 4 0 0 71 8 24
2018 IS 21 50 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

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 IS 28 46 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 25
2022 IS-04 0 65 27 9 0 0 0 65 9 10
2020 IS 29 29 24 0 14 5 0 60 15 21
2019 IS 28 44 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 25
2018 IS 50 7 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 14

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 IS 53 33 3 8 0 0 4 89 8 25
2022 IS-04 44 40 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 10
2020 IS 14 52 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 21
2019 IS 28 48 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2018 IS 36 36 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14

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 IS 46 26 12 8 4 4 0 75 12 25
2022 IS-04 40 34 9 8 0 9 0 81 9 10
2020 IS 29 29 29 5 10 0 0 57 14 21

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 IS 13 33 18 20 0 15 0 54 24 25
2022 IS-04 15 20 24 24 0 16 0 43 28 10
2020 IS 10 33 24 14 14 5 0 45 30 21
2019 IS 25 42 13 13 4 4 0 70 17 24
2018 IS 29 29 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 14

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 IS 73 21 0 0 3 0 4 97 3 25
2022 IS-04 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 IS 52 14 19 10 0 0 5 70 10 21
2019 IS 56 20 4 4 12 0 4 79 17 25

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 IS 66 15 11 4 0 0 4 85 4 25
2022 IS-04 60 16 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 10
2020 IS 52 14 5 5 14 0 10 74 21 21
2019 IS 60 24 4 0 4 0 8 91 4 25

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 IS 89 0 0 0 0 8 4 100 0 25
2022 IS-04 76 0 0 0 0 16 8 100 0 10
2020 IS 67 10 5 5 0 0 14 89 6 21
2019 IS 71 8 4 0 13 0 4 83 13 24

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 IS 86 0 0 0 0 4 10 100 0 25
2022 IS-04 76 0 0 0 0 8 16 100 0 10
2020 IS 67 10 5 5 0 0 14 89 6 21
2019 IS 75 8 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 24

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 IS 19 20 11 18 25 7 0 42 46 25
2022 IS-04 20 24 16 16 24 0 0 44 40 10
2020 IS 5 19 24 19 29 5 0 25 50 21
2019 IS 16 28 24 4 8 12 8 55 15 25
2018 IS 7 14 29 36 14 0 0 21 50 14

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 IS 33 29 14 21 4 0 0 61 24 25
2022 IS-04 20 32 24 16 8 0 0 52 24 10
2020 IS 29 10 14 33 14 0 0 38 48 21
2019 IS 32 40 24 4 0 0 0 72 4 25
2018 IS 21 29 14 36 0 0 0 50 36 14

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 IS 34 38 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 25
2022 IS-04 20 49 16 16 0 0 0 69 16 10
2020 IS 24 24 24 14 14 0 0 48 29 21
2019 IS 36 48 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2018 IS 7 43 21 29 0 0 0 50 29 14

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 IS 38 47 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2022 IS-04 16 68 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 29 24 19 24 5 0 0 52 29 21
2019 IS 32 44 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2018 IS 14 43 7 29 7 0 0 57 36 14

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 IS 16 50 12 13 0 10 0 73 14 25
2022 IS-04 8 61 16 8 0 8 0 74 8 10
2020 IS 5 33 24 33 0 5 0 40 35 21
2019 IS 20 64 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2018 IS 14 36 36 14 0 0 0 50 14 14

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 IS 57 24 7 4 8 0 0 81 11 25
2022 IS-04 43 33 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 10
2020 IS 38 29 14 19 0 0 0 67 19 21
2019 IS 56 32 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2018 IS 29 21 36 7 7 0 0 50 14 14

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 IS 81 15 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 IS-04 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 43 29 24 0 5 0 0 71 5 21
2019 IS 48 36 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2018 IS 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14

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 IS 61 21 12 4 0 3 0 84 4 25
2022 IS-04 47 36 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10

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 IS 39 30 32 25
2022 IS-04 48 29 24 10
2020 IS 48 24 29 21
2019 IS 36 24 40 25
2018 IS 43 21 36 14

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 IS 10 8 49 0 13 19 10
2020 IS 10 0 60 10 20 0 10
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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 IS 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 25
2022 IS-04 32 52 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2020 IS 38 38 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2019 IS 40 40 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2018 IS 21 79 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 IS 20 33 31 16 0 0 0 53 16 25
2022 IS-04 15 24 45 16 0 0 0 39 16 10
2020 IS 14 33 38 14 0 0 0 48 14 21
2019 IS 16 48 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 25
2018 IS 7 71 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

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 IS 10 13 31 16 26 4 0 44 24 25
2022 IS-04 0 28 40 8 15 8 0 26 31 10
2020 IS 10 14 57 10 5 0 5 15 25 21
2019 IS 4 36 40 12 8 0 0 20 40 25
2018 IS 0 36 29 36 0 0 0 36 36 14

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 IS 6 26 28 30 10 0 0 40 32 25
2022 IS-04 12 39 41 8 0 0 0 8 52 10
2020 IS 10 29 29 24 5 0 5 30 40 21
2019 IS 4 16 44 20 16 0 0 36 20 25
2018 IS 7 21 57 0 7 7 0 8 31 14

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 IS 6 20 9 40 26 0 0 65 26 25
2022 IS-04 12 16 8 56 8 0 0 64 28 10
2020 IS 10 48 29 10 0 0 5 10 60 21
2019 IS 8 28 20 36 8 0 0 44 36 25
2018 IS 14 29 43 14 0 0 0 14 43 14

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 IS 0 15 18 26 30 4 7 63 17 25
2022 IS-04 0 12 25 16 23 8 15 52 16 10
2020 IS 24 33 29 10 0 0 5 10 60 21
2019 IS 4 20 28 36 8 0 4 46 25 25
2018 IS 23 15 38 23 0 0 0 23 38 13

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 IS 5 0 20 26 24 14 11 66 7 25
2022 IS-04 0 0 28 40 8 8 16 63 0 10
2020 IS 10 0 50 20 10 5 5 33 11 20
2019 IS 12 8 36 20 20 4 0 42 21 25
2018 IS 0 36 57 7 0 0 0 7 36 14

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 IS 0 28 23 32 13 4 0 47 29 25
2022 IS-04 0 36 32 24 0 8 0 26 39 10
2020 IS 19 14 38 14 5 5 5 21 37 21
2019 IS 8 16 44 20 8 4 0 29 25 25
2018 IS 7 21 50 14 0 7 0 15 31 14

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 IS 3 4 36 40 17 0 0 57 7 25
2022 IS-04 0 8 21 56 15 0 0 72 8 10
2020 IS 10 19 33 24 10 0 5 35 30 21
2019 IS 0 12 36 24 28 0 0 52 12 25

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 IS 10 25 37 7 10 12 0 39 19 25
2022 IS-04 8 31 17 9 9 26 0 53 24 10
2020 IS 10 19 19 24 14 14 0 33 44 21
2019 IS 12 44 24 16 4 0 0 56 20 25

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 IS 55 34 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2022 IS-04 31 61 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 43 29 14 10 5 0 0 71 14 21
2019 IS 44 40 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 25
2018 IS 36 43 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14

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 IS 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2022 IS-04 55 37 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 38 48 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2019 IS 40 44 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 25
2018 IS 43 36 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14

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 IS 49 37 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 25
2022 IS-04 32 52 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 25 40 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 20
2019 IS 28 56 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2018 IS 21 50 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14

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 IS 24 45 10 7 0 13 0 79 9 25
2022 IS-04 15 44 8 16 0 17 0 71 19 10
2020 IS 19 33 29 14 5 0 0 52 19 21
2019 IS 28 56 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2018 IS 7 71 7 0 0 14 0 92 0 14

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 IS 7 53 30 4 0 6 0 64 4 25
2022 IS-04 8 53 24 8 0 8 0 66 9 10
2020 IS 10 52 14 5 0 19 0 76 6 21
2019 IS 36 40 16 4 0 4 0 79 4 25
2018 IS 14 57 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14

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 IS 53 32 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2022 IS-04 60 16 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 10
2020 IS 43 24 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 21
2019 IS 50 29 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2018 IS 14 64 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 IS 45 38 4 0 0 4 9 96 0 25
2022 IS-04 31 44 8 0 0 8 8 90 0 10

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 IS 45 38 4 4 0 0 9 92 4 25
2022 IS-04 31 44 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 10

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 IS 14 42 11 4 4 25 0 75 10 25
2022 IS-04 8 36 24 8 8 16 0 52 19 10
2020 IS 14 62 14 0 0 10 0 84 0 21

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 IS 31 41 8 4 0 13 4 86 4 25
2022 IS-04 15 37 16 8 0 16 8 68 10 10
2020 IS 33 38 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21

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 IS 7 18 13 0 4 55 3 61 9 25
2022 IS-04 8 8 20 0 8 55 0 36 19 10

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 IS 20 30 0 15 0 23 11 77 23 25
2022 IS-04 8 44 0 16 0 17 16 77 23 10
2020 IS 10 24 33 14 10 10 0 37 26 21
2019 IS 20 40 12 12 8 0 8 65 22 25
2018 IS 21 43 7 7 14 7 0 69 23 14

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 IS 19 58 10 5 4 4 0 80 10 25
2022 IS-04 15 56 21 0 0 8 0 77 0 10
2020 IS 14 67 0 10 5 5 0 85 15 21
2019 IS 48 36 8 4 0 4 0 88 4 25
2018 IS 14 36 36 14 0 0 0 50 14 14

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 IS 27 46 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 25
2022 IS-04 8 60 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 10
2020 IS 19 24 38 10 5 5 0 45 15 21
2019 IS 24 48 20 4 0 4 0 75 4 25
2018 IS 14 43 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14

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 IS 24 17 15 11 4 23 5 58 21 25
2022 IS-04 15 37 8 16 8 16 0 62 29 10
2020 IS 14 10 29 24 0 24 0 31 31 21
2019 IS 8 32 20 0 8 28 4 59 12 25
2018 IS 7 7 36 21 7 14 7 18 36 14

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 IS 45 45 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2022 IS-04 34 57 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 24 57 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21

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 IS 49 24 11 5 4 0 7 78 10 25
2022 IS-04 48 36 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 14 57 10 14 0 5 0 75 15 21
2019 IS 40 36 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 25

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 IS 64 21 3 12 0 0 0 85 12 25
2022 IS-04 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 19 57 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 21
2019 IS 56 24 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25

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 IS 66 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 IS-04 74 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 IS 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 IS-04 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 IS 30 49 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2022 IS-04 31 45 16 8 0 0 0 77 8 10
2020 IS 24 43 10 10 14 0 0 67 24 21
2019 IS 40 20 28 4 8 0 0 60 12 25

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
2019 IS 20 80 25

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 IS-04 0 28 0 0 0 48 24 100 0 10
2020 IS 5 10 24 10 5 43 5 27 27 21
2019 IS 4 4 20 4 12 44 12 18 36 25
2018 IS 0 7 36 7 7 43 0 13 25 14

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
2020 IS 5 33 14 19 0 29 0 53 27 21
2019 IS 24 24 24 0 8 20 0 60 10 25
2018 IS 7 50 21 7 0 14 0 67 8 14

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 IS 0 100 25
2022 IS-04 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 5 19 14 5 5 48 5 50 20 21
2019 IS 12 4 16 8 4 48 8 36 27 25
2018 IS 0 14 29 7 0 50 0 29 14 14

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 IS 17 35 4 0 0 45 0 93 0 25
2020 IS 10 29 19 5 5 33 0 57 14 21
2019 IS 24 20 20 8 0 24 4 61 11 25
2018 IS 14 43 21 7 0 14 0 67 8 14

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 IS 7 93 25
2022 IS-04 8 92 10
2020 IS 19 81 21
2019 IS 24 76 25

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 IS 49 36 7 4 0 5 0 89 4 25
2022 IS-04 31 52 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 48 29 10 5 0 0 10 84 5 21
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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 IS 65 23 8 0 4 0 0 89 4 25
2022 IS-04 55 21 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 10
2020 IS 38 43 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21

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 IS 0 0 4 6 46 14 31 93 0 25
2022 IS-04 0 0 8 12 16 8 55 78 0 10

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 IS 24 46 3 13 0 14 0 82 15 25
2022 IS-04 15 44 0 16 0 24 0 79 21 10
2020 IS 19 52 10 10 5 5 0 75 15 21
2019 IS 20 52 20 0 0 8 0 78 0 25
2018 IS 0 79 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 10 27 48 11 4 25
2022 IS-04 0 45 39 16 0 10

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 IS 58 23 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 25
2022 IS-04 47 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 38 29 29 0 5 0 0 67 5 21

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 IS 58 26 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 25
2022 IS-04 47 37 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2020 IS 24 48 10 5 14 0 0 71 19 21

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 23 50 7 11 0 9 0 80 13 25
2022 IS-04 8 68 0 16 0 8 0 83 17 10
2020 IS 19 19 33 14 14 0 0 38 29 21
2019 IS 20 40 28 4 4 4 0 63 8 25
2018 IS 7 36 21 29 7 0 0 43 36 14

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 IS 30 34 21 8 7 0 0 64 15 25
2022 IS-04 13 44 25 9 9 0 0 57 18 10
2020 IS 29 33 14 19 0 0 5 65 20 21
2019 IS 8 36 36 12 8 0 0 44 20 25
2018 IS 21 21 21 7 29 0 0 43 36 14

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 IS 24 31 24 13 8 0 0 55 21 25
2022 IS-04 31 25 37 8 0 0 0 56 8 10
2020 IS 0 24 43 19 14 0 0 24 33 21
2019 IS 24 36 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25
2018 IS 7 14 43 29 7 0 0 21 36 14

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 IS 41 17 29 5 4 0 4 60 10 25
2022 IS-04 39 8 44 0 0 0 8 52 0 10
2020 IS 5 14 29 38 14 0 0 19 52 21
2019 IS 17 42 21 8 13 0 0 58 21 24
2018 IS 7 14 43 21 14 0 0 21 36 14

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 IS 27 46 18 4 5 0 0 73 9 25
2022 IS-04 31 41 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2020 IS 0 19 38 19 19 5 0 20 40 21
2019 IS 40 28 20 0 12 0 0 68 12 25
2018 IS 7 14 36 29 14 0 0 21 43 14

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 IS 75 15 0 4 0 0 7 96 4 25
2022 IS-04 71 20 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 IS 29 29 33 0 5 0 5 60 5 21
2019 IS 64 8 16 0 4 0 8 78 4 25
2018 IS 7 36 21 36 0 0 0 43 36 14

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 IS 29 33 35 0 3 0 0 62 3 25
2022 IS-04 32 43 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2020 IS 33 24 24 5 10 5 0 60 15 21
2019 IS 48 20 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 25
2018 IS 0 29 36 7 29 0 0 29 36 14

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 IS 39 25 19 9 8 0 0 64 17 25
2022 IS-04 36 33 16 0 16 0 0 69 16 10
2020 IS 14 29 29 19 10 0 0 43 29 21
2019 IS 40 36 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 25
2018 IS 0 43 36 14 7 0 0 43 21 14

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 IS 46 29 12 13 0 0 0 75 13 25
2022 IS-04 52 31 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 14 29 29 19 10 0 0 43 29 21
2019 IS 12 40 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 25
2018 IS 7 29 36 21 7 0 0 36 29 14

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 IS 42 26 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 25
2022 IS-04 32 28 33 0 8 0 0 60 8 10
2020 IS 24 14 43 14 5 0 0 38 19 21
2019 IS 20 48 12 8 12 0 0 68 20 25
2018 IS 21 14 36 29 0 0 0 36 29 14

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 IS 52 34 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2022 IS-04 44 48 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 29 29 24 0 19 0 0 57 19 21
2019 IS 40 36 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 25

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 IS 57 33 3 4 4 0 0 90 7 25
2022 IS-04 52 32 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 10
2020 IS 24 24 33 10 10 0 0 48 19 21

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 IS 57 40 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 IS-04 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 19 43 24 10 0 0 5 65 10 21
2019 IS 33 38 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 24
2018 IS 29 36 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14

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 IS 67 22 0 4 4 0 3 92 8 25
2022 IS-04 53 31 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 10
2020 IS 38 29 14 10 5 0 5 70 15 21
2019 IS 40 20 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25
2018 IS 36 21 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14

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 IS 65 31 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 IS-04 60 32 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 14 33 29 19 0 0 5 50 20 21

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 IS 75 11 0 4 0 0 10 96 4 25
2022 IS-04 60 16 0 8 0 0 16 90 10 10
2020 IS 67 5 10 5 0 0 14 83 6 21
2019 IS 68 12 4 0 4 4 8 91 5 25
2018 IS 36 50 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14

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 IS 86 3 4 0 0 0 7 96 0 25
2022 IS-04 84 0 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
2020 IS 67 14 0 10 5 0 5 85 15 21
2019 IS 76 8 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 25
2018 IS 43 36 7 7 0 0 7 85 8 14

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 IS 82 4 8 4 0 0 3 88 4 25
2022 IS-04 76 8 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 33 48 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 21
2019 IS 56 24 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 25
2018 IS 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 IS 59 15 12 11 0 0 3 76 12 25
2022 IS-04 44 32 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 10
2020 IS 38 14 24 19 5 0 0 52 24 21
2019 IS 50 25 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2018 IS 36 29 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14

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 IS 73 4 8 0 0 0 15 91 0 25
2022 IS-04 68 8 8 0 0 0 16 90 0 10
2020 IS 62 10 5 0 0 0 24 94 0 21
2019 IS 60 4 4 0 0 0 32 94 0 25
2018 IS 57 14 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 14

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 IS 79 14 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 25
2022 IS-04 76 8 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 10
2020 IS 67 14 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 21
2019 IS 88 8 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24
2018 IS 64 21 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 14

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 IS 62 14 7 0 10 0 8 82 11 25
2022 IS-04 68 16 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 10
2020 IS 71 14 0 10 0 0 5 90 10 21
2019 IS 80 4 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 25
2018 IS 50 21 7 0 7 0 14 83 8 14

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 IS 66 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 25
2022 IS-04 69 15 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 38 19 29 5 5 0 5 60 10 21
2019 IS 40 36 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 25
2018 IS 36 29 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14

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 IS 16 40 30 8 5 0 0 57 13 25
2022 IS-04 8 52 33 8 0 0 0 60 8 10
2020 IS 5 24 48 19 5 0 0 29 24 21
2019 IS 24 36 32 0 8 0 0 60 8 25
2018 IS 0 23 46 31 0 0 0 23 31 13

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 IS 0 17 35 29 19 0 0 48 17 25
2022 IS-04 0 8 53 32 8 0 0 39 8 10
2020 IS 5 45 40 5 5 0 0 10 50 20
2019 IS 13 9 35 17 26 0 0 43 22 23
2018 IS 7 21 50 21 0 0 0 21 29 14
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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 IS 19 64 17 0 25
2022 IS-04 32 52 16 0 10
2020 IS 43 33 19 5 21

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 IS 38 11 7 7 7 7 24 70 21 25
2022 IS-04 24 16 8 16 0 0 36 63 25 10
2020 IS 48 10 14 5 14 0 10 63 21 21
2019 IS 24 20 16 12 20 0 8 48 35 25
2018 IS 23 15 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13
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