2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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
2020 Full-time 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 384
2020 Part-time 45 41 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 16
2019 Full-time 43 39 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 367
2019 Part-time 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 383
2020 Part-time 56 32 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 16
2019 Full-time 42 35 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 367
2019 Part-time 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 59 33 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 379
2020 Part-time 74 19 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Full-time 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 365
2019 Part-time 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 51 37 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 384
2020 Part-time 75 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2019 Full-time 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 366
2019 Part-time 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 59 27 9 3 1 1 0 87 5 382
2020 Part-time 66 19 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

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
2020 Full-time 56 31 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 380
2020 Part-time 62 25 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 50 23 12 10 3 2 0 74 14 383
2020 Part-time 63 18 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 16
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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
2020 Full-time 59 26 9 1 2 1 2 88 3 383
2020 Part-time 52 23 12 0 0 7 5 86 0 16
2019 Full-time 57 27 6 4 2 1 4 88 5 366
2019 Part-time 50 30 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 55 28 8 4 3 0 1 84 7 384
2020 Part-time 56 32 5 0 0 0 7 94 0 16
2019 Full-time 56 26 9 5 3 1 0 84 8 365
2019 Part-time 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 65 23 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 385
2020 Part-time 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16
2019 Full-time 60 28 5 3 3 0 0 88 6 367
2019 Part-time 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 50 29 9 5 2 5 0 83 8 384
2020 Part-time 63 16 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 16
2019 Full-time 43 34 11 7 4 2 0 79 10 364
2019 Part-time 50 40 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 42 35 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 384
2020 Part-time 56 18 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 16
2019 Full-time 38 36 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 364
2019 Part-time 40 50 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 28 40 14 9 5 4 0 71 15 385
2020 Part-time 23 44 21 7 0 5 0 71 7 16
2019 Full-time 25 36 15 15 6 2 0 63 21 364
2019 Part-time 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 26 42 16 11 4 2 0 68 16 385
2020 Part-time 36 38 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 16
2019 Full-time 20 40 17 15 7 1 0 61 22 365
2019 Part-time 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
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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
2020 Full-time 39 35 12 11 4 0 0 74 15 384
2020 Part-time 62 19 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 16
2019 Full-time 34 39 10 11 5 0 1 74 16 367
2019 Part-time 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 39 42 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 384
2020 Part-time 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 Full-time 36 43 10 9 2 0 0 80 11 365
2019 Part-time 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 51 31 8 5 5 1 0 83 9 384
2020 Part-time 56 23 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 16
2019 Full-time 52 29 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 367
2019 Part-time 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 42 41 7 7 2 0 1 83 10 382
2020 Part-time 44 49 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16
2019 Full-time 38 43 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 366
2019 Part-time 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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
2020 Full-time 55 24 12 2 4 2 1 81 6 385
2020 Part-time 63 5 12 0 0 14 5 85 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 32 37 17 9 5 1 0 69 14 383
2020 Part-time 34 47 0 13 0 6 0 86 14 15

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
2020 Full-time 47 28 12 6 3 1 4 78 9 385
2020 Part-time 38 29 14 7 12 0 0 67 19 16

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
2020 Full-time 57 24 9 3 3 0 3 84 7 385
2020 Part-time 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 79 7 3 2 1 4 4 94 3 383
2020 Part-time 74 5 7 0 7 7 0 85 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 72 12 5 1 1 2 7 93 1 385
2020 Part-time 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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
2020 Full-time 25 30 15 18 9 2 1 57 28 384
2020 Part-time 21 37 0 26 5 0 11 65 35 16

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
2020 Full-time 40 39 13 5 3 0 0 80 8 381
2020 Part-time 56 25 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 16
2019 Full-time 40 37 11 7 6 0 0 77 12 367
2019 Part-time 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 44 34 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 383
2020 Part-time 49 30 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 16
2019 Full-time 47 31 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 365
2019 Part-time 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 39 41 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 380
2020 Part-time 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2019 Full-time 39 43 10 7 2 0 0 82 9 359
2019 Part-time 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 32 44 16 4 1 3 0 78 5 385
2020 Part-time 38 42 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 16

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
2020 Full-time 51 30 10 6 3 0 1 81 8 385
2020 Part-time 45 36 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 16
2019 Full-time 57 29 5 5 3 1 0 86 8 366
2019 Part-time 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 38 34 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 382
2020 Part-time 37 30 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 16
2019 Full-time 43 32 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 365
2019 Part-time 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 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
2020 Full-time 26 42 31 384
2020 Part-time 37 38 25 16
2019 Full-time 27 36 37 366
2019 Part-time 10 50 40 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
2020 Full-time 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 384
2020 Part-time 74 19 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16
2019 Full-time 55 35 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 365
2019 Part-time 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 38 41 13 6 1 1 0 80 7 384
2020 Part-time 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 4 24 37 24 9 1 1 34 29 384
2020 Part-time 0 12 42 38 7 0 0 45 12 16
2019 Full-time 7 20 41 23 8 0 0 32 27 367
2019 Part-time 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10

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
2020 Full-time 5 19 36 25 12 2 1 38 25 383
2020 Part-time 11 14 19 38 12 0 5 54 26 16
2019 Full-time 11 20 35 23 10 1 1 33 32 367
2019 Part-time 0 0 40 50 10 0 0 60 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 5 12 33 33 16 0 1 49 17 384
2020 Part-time 0 12 34 19 34 0 0 53 12 16
2019 Full-time 5 10 33 32 20 0 0 52 15 364
2019 Part-time 0 10 40 40 10 0 0 50 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 8 17 32 22 17 1 2 41 26 383
2020 Part-time 0 14 19 38 29 0 0 67 14 16
2019 Full-time 7 18 32 26 15 1 1 42 25 365
2019 Part-time 0 20 70 10 0 0 0 10 20 10

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
2020 Full-time 5 19 30 24 17 4 1 43 25 382
2020 Part-time 7 19 28 18 23 0 5 43 28 16
2019 Full-time 11 21 34 22 10 1 0 32 33 367
2019 Part-time 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10

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
2020 Full-time 4 18 38 24 13 2 1 39 23 384
2020 Part-time 7 0 26 37 25 0 5 65 7 16
2019 Full-time 8 18 36 25 11 1 1 37 27 367
2019 Part-time 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 60 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 3 17 39 30 10 0 1 40 21 384
2020 Part-time 0 26 44 30 0 0 0 30 26 16
2019 Full-time 8 22 32 26 12 0 1 38 31 367
2019 Part-time 10 10 40 10 30 0 0 40 20 10

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
2020 Full-time 21 45 18 10 4 2 0 67 14 383
2020 Part-time 30 44 21 0 0 5 0 78 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 54 27 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 384
2020 Part-time 51 18 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 16
2019 Full-time 53 28 7 5 5 0 0 82 11 367
2019 Part-time 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 63 27 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 384
2020 Part-time 74 19 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16
2019 Full-time 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 365
2019 Part-time 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 53 33 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 383
2020 Part-time 53 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 Full-time 52 33 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 367
2019 Part-time 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 44 38 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 384
2020 Part-time 63 16 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 47 37 10 3 1 2 1 86 4 384
2020 Part-time 37 42 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 66 26 5 3 1 0 0 91 3 383
2020 Part-time 81 5 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 16

Anti-racism

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
2020 Full-time 40 29 19 5 1 5 1 73 6 382
2020 Part-time 30 38 19 0 0 12 0 78 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 47 31 9 4 2 5 2 84 6 381
2020 Part-time 56 18 0 12 7 0 7 79 21 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
2020 Full-time 30 29 16 9 3 9 5 68 13 385
2020 Part-time 18 14 18 21 7 23 0 41 36 16
2019 Full-time 33 32 14 7 4 6 5 72 12 367
2019 Part-time 10 30 20 10 0 20 10 57 14 10

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
2020 Full-time 35 33 16 10 3 3 2 71 13 384
2020 Part-time 32 37 12 5 14 0 0 68 19 16

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
2020 Full-time 42 38 14 4 1 1 0 81 5 383
2020 Part-time 49 30 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 24 23 21 8 7 13 4 56 19 384
2020 Part-time 25 44 12 0 14 5 0 72 15 16

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
2020 Full-time 44 43 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 385
2020 Part-time 44 44 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 16

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
2020 Full-time 39 41 7 11 2 0 0 80 13 385
2020 Part-time 16 63 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 16
2019 Full-time 55 33 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 367
2019 Part-time 20 50 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10

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
2020 Full-time 47 37 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 385
2020 Part-time 62 32 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16
2019 Full-time 56 34 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 364
2019 Part-time 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 80 16 1 1 1 1 0 97 2 383
2020 Part-time 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16

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
2019 Full-time 86 10 2 1 0 0 1 97 2 365
2019 Part-time 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 59 24 13 3 0 1 0 84 3 385
2020 Part-time 77 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2019 Full-time 58 28 9 2 0 2 0 88 2 367
2019 Part-time 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 Full-time 9 91 366
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 47 53 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 56 44 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 31 69 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 38 62 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 38 62 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 29 71 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 25 75 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 38 62 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 19 81 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 57 43 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 15 85 32

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
2019 Full-time 56 44 32

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
2019 Full-time 31 69 32

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
2019 Full-time 0 100 32

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
2019 Full-time 0 100 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 28 72 32

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
2019 Full-time 22 78 32

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
2019 Full-time 33 67 32

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
2019 Full-time 19 81 32

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
2019 Full-time 16 84 32

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
2019 Full-time 35 65 32

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
2019 Full-time 44 56 32

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
2019 Full-time 0 100 32

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
2019 Full-time 56 44 32

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
2020 Full-time 19 15 14 5 4 35 9 60 15 384
2020 Part-time 12 19 5 7 7 42 7 62 27 16
2019 Full-time 20 13 14 6 6 31 10 57 20 365
2019 Part-time 0 10 30 0 0 40 20 25 0 10

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 Full-time 41 30 12 5 2 9 1 80 7 382
2020 Part-time 25 49 0 7 7 12 0 84 16 16
2019 Full-time 42 29 14 3 3 6 2 77 7 367
2019 Part-time 30 40 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10

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 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 Full-time 21 15 15 4 1 38 8 64 9 381
2020 Part-time 12 12 12 0 0 49 14 67 0 16
2019 Full-time 20 14 16 4 3 34 9 60 12 366
2019 Part-time 0 10 40 0 0 40 10 20 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 43 30 11 4 2 9 1 81 6 383
2020 Part-time 30 30 19 0 0 7 14 76 0 16
2019 Full-time 46 27 13 4 2 7 1 79 6 367
2019 Part-time 30 40 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 11 89 384
2020 Part-time 21 79 16

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
2020 Full-time 56 29 6 3 2 2 3 90 4 384
2020 Part-time 56 37 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 16
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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
2020 Full-time 63 22 7 3 3 1 1 87 6 382
2020 Part-time 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16

A psychologically healthy workplace

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
2020 Full-time 49 39 7 2 1 1 0 90 4 381
2020 Part-time 21 63 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 16
2019 Full-time 46 38 10 3 2 1 0 84 5 365
2019 Part-time 40 40 10 0 0 10 0 89 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
2020 Full-time 58 27 8 2 2 2 1 87 4 384
2020 Part-time 62 32 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 51 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 385
2020 Part-time 42 38 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 45 34 10 6 2 2 0 81 8 385
2020 Part-time 30 44 14 0 12 0 0 74 12 16
2019 Full-time 36 39 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 366
2019 Part-time 50 30 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 57 23 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 383
2020 Part-time 38 29 7 19 7 0 0 67 26 16
2019 Full-time 54 23 14 3 5 0 1 77 8 367
2019 Part-time 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 14 31 27 17 11 0 0 45 28 385
2020 Part-time 42 18 12 21 7 0 0 60 28 16
2019 Full-time 18 33 23 17 8 0 0 52 26 367
2019 Part-time 10 30 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10

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
2020 Full-time 28 33 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 382
2020 Part-time 29 45 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 16
2019 Full-time 35 30 22 9 4 0 1 65 13 367
2019 Part-time 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 27 24 26 13 10 1 1 52 23 381
2020 Part-time 48 12 19 14 7 0 0 60 21 16
2019 Full-time 22 30 21 16 11 0 1 52 27 367
2019 Part-time 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10

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
2020 Full-time 45 25 16 7 5 0 2 71 13 384
2020 Part-time 53 21 12 7 0 0 7 79 7 16
2019 Full-time 51 31 8 5 2 0 4 85 7 367
2019 Part-time 30 30 20 10 0 10 0 67 11 10

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
2020 Full-time 28 29 22 12 9 0 0 57 21 385
2020 Part-time 23 32 38 7 0 0 0 55 7 16
2019 Full-time 38 29 17 9 7 0 1 67 16 365
2019 Part-time 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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
2020 Full-time 35 37 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 381
2020 Part-time 60 26 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 16
2019 Full-time 33 36 20 5 5 0 1 70 10 363
2019 Part-time 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 26 37 23 9 4 1 1 64 13 382
2020 Part-time 44 44 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 16
2019 Full-time 25 37 22 11 5 1 0 62 16 363
2019 Part-time 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 35 33 20 7 4 0 1 69 11 382
2020 Part-time 60 26 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 16
2019 Full-time 35 30 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 361
2019 Part-time 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 52 23 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 380
2020 Part-time 67 14 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 16
2019 Full-time 50 24 14 5 7 0 1 74 12 360
2019 Part-time 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 26 36 22 11 5 0 1 62 15 383
2020 Part-time 37 25 32 0 7 0 0 62 7 16

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
2020 Full-time 28 37 20 11 3 0 0 66 14 381
2020 Part-time 37 30 26 0 7 0 0 67 7 16
2019 Full-time 39 32 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 362
2019 Part-time 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 47 29 16 5 1 0 1 77 6 381
2020 Part-time 41 40 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 16
2019 Full-time 66 20 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 360
2019 Part-time 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 29 37 21 9 3 0 0 66 13 379
2020 Part-time 16 40 25 12 7 0 0 56 19 16

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
2020 Full-time 69 17 6 2 1 1 5 91 2 382
2020 Part-time 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16
2019 Full-time 81 9 3 1 1 1 5 95 2 361
2019 Part-time 70 0 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 82 9 2 3 1 1 3 94 4 382
2020 Part-time 88 5 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 16
2019 Full-time 78 11 4 3 3 0 2 90 6 366
2019 Part-time 80 10 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 67 22 7 3 1 0 1 90 3 381
2020 Part-time 66 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 16
2019 Full-time 61 25 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 366
2019 Part-time 80 10 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 71 16 7 2 3 0 1 87 5 383
2020 Part-time 85 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Full-time 66 18 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 367
2019 Part-time 80 0 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 62 9 5 3 1 0 18 88 5 384
2020 Part-time 62 7 0 7 0 0 25 91 9 16
2019 Full-time 58 15 4 2 0 0 21 92 3 364
2019 Part-time 80 0 0 0 0 10 10 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 72 18 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 385
2020 Part-time 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16
2019 Full-time 71 22 4 1 1 0 1 94 2 365
2019 Part-time 50 40 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 69 16 8 3 3 0 1 86 6 385
2020 Part-time 58 0 14 16 12 0 0 58 29 16
2019 Full-time 68 16 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 366
2019 Part-time 70 0 0 0 20 10 0 78 22 10

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
2020 Full-time 44 31 16 7 2 0 1 75 9 385
2020 Part-time 44 19 18 14 5 0 0 63 19 16
2019 Full-time 56 23 14 5 1 0 0 80 6 366
2019 Part-time 40 50 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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
2020 Full-time 15 33 34 14 3 0 0 48 18 385
2020 Part-time 12 30 44 7 7 0 0 42 14 16
2019 Full-time 16 39 32 10 3 0 0 55 13 367
2019 Part-time 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10

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
2020 Full-time 10 19 37 25 9 0 0 34 30 384
2020 Part-time 7 26 38 16 12 0 0 29 33 16
2019 Full-time 8 15 35 28 14 0 0 42 23 365
2019 Part-time 0 10 40 20 20 10 0 44 11 10
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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
2020 Full-time 11 73 14 2 385
2020 Part-time 23 37 40 0 16

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
2020 Full-time 59 13 6 5 3 1 13 84 9 385
2020 Part-time 58 12 0 0 0 5 25 100 0 16
2019 Full-time 58 17 7 5 5 1 7 82 11 367
2019 Part-time 40 20 10 0 10 0 20 75 13 10
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