2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Infrastructure Canada 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.

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	40	10	7	4	79	11	750
2022	Part-time	21	53	15	7	4	74	11	30
2020	Full-time	38	40	11	8	3	78	11	514
2020	Part-time	47	40	9	3	0	87	3	32
2019	Full-time	40	40	8	7	5	80	12	483
2019	Part-time	53	32	15	0	0	85	0	13

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	35	11	8	5	75	14	750
2022	Part-time	41	43	11	5	0	84	5	30
2020	Full-time	42	37	9	8	4	79	12	520
2020	Part-time	58	35	6	0	0	94	0	32
2019	Full-time	42	37	9	8	5	79	13	485
2019	Part-time	61	31	8	0	0	92	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	34	10	5	2	83	7	745
2022	Part-time	42	39	12	7	0	80	7	30
2020	Full-time	51	33	12	3	1	84	4	516
2020	Part-time	50	37	13	0	0	87	0	32
2019	Full-time	50	35	10	3	2	85	5	483
2019	Part-time	53	31	15	0	0	85	0	13

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	37	11	5	3	80	9	750
2022	Part-time	49	29	11	11	0	78	11	30
2020	Full-time	43	37	12	5	2	80	8	516
2020	Part-time	66	25	3	7	0	90	7	32
2019	Full-time	47	36	8	5	4	83	9	485
2019	Part-time	61	31	0	8	0	92	8	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	34	15	7	4	1	73	12	750
2022	Part-time	47	33	11	9	0	0	80	9	30
2020	Full-time	45	28	14	9	3	1	73	13	518
2020	Part-time	71	22	3	0	0	3	96	0	32
2019	Full-time	41	33	12	8	5	1	74	14	487
2019	Part-time	68	32	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	35	13	9	5	0	73	14	750
2022	Part-time	46	28	16	8	0	2	76	8	30
2020	Full-time	43	32	14	7	3	0	75	11	516
2020	Part-time	68	23	10	0	0	0	90	0	32
2019	Full-time	43	34	11	8	5	0	77	13	483
2019	Part-time	68	32	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	32	27	18	11	7	4	0	62	19	750
2022	Part-time	25	25	13	15	6	2	13	59	25	30
2020	Full-time	37	23	18	11	6	3	1	63	18	519
2020	Part-time	47	25	18	3	3	0	3	74	7	32
2019	Full-time	36	26	15	10	10	2	0	64	21	485
2019	Part-time	53	24	16	0	0	8	0	83	0	13

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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	Full-time	57	29	8	3	1	1	1	88	4	750
2022	Part-time	45	27	10	8	0	0	10	80	9	30
2020	Full-time	58	26	11	2	1	1	1	86	3	518
2020	Part-time	57	15	6	6	0	0	15	86	8	32
2019	Full-time	62	22	11	2	1	1	1	86	3	487
2019	Part-time	37	25	16	0	0	0	23	80	0	13

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	Full-time	54	32	6	5	3	0	0	87	7	750
2022	Part-time	51	29	11	6	0	0	2	83	6	30
2020	Full-time	54	31	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	517
2020	Part-time	59	38	0	0	0	3	0	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	55	25	9	6	4	1	0	81	9	486
2019	Part-time	69	24	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13

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	Full-time	59	26	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	750
2022	Part-time	67	27	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	30
2020	Full-time	58	27	7	4	2	0	0	86	7	521
2020	Part-time	75	19	0	3	0	0	3	96	4	32
2019	Full-time	56	26	9	5	3	1	0	83	8	486
2019	Part-time	68	25	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13

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	Full-time	38	32	12	7	4	6	0	75	11	750
2022	Part-time	39	38	0	7	0	11	5	91	9	30
2020	Full-time	39	34	13	5	2	6	0	78	7	521
2020	Part-time	64	16	3	0	0	16	0	96	0	32
2019	Full-time	40	37	10	6	3	5	0	80	9	484
2019	Part-time	76	16	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13

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	Full-time	31	34	14	10	9	2	0	67	19	750
2022	Part-time	40	39	11	4	0	3	4	84	4	30
2020	Full-time	36	36	15	9	3	2	0	73	12	521
2020	Part-time	52	32	7	0	0	10	0	93	0	32
2019	Full-time	37	38	11	8	4	2	0	77	12	483
2019	Part-time	60	32	0	0	0	7	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	20	32	17	16	10	4	0	55	28	750
2022	Part-time	22	18	18	17	0	22	4	53	22	30
2020	Full-time	26	36	18	12	5	3	0	64	17	516
2020	Part-time	46	31	10	3	0	10	0	85	4	32
2019	Full-time	29	37	16	11	4	4	0	68	16	482
2019	Part-time	38	25	16	0	0	22	0	80	0	13

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	Full-time	22	31	16	18	11	1	0	54	30	750
2022	Part-time	18	43	17	9	7	3	2	65	17	30
2020	Full-time	27	41	13	14	5	1	0	69	18	521
2020	Part-time	41	43	0	7	0	10	0	93	7	31
2019	Full-time	27	41	14	11	6	2	0	69	17	484
2019	Part-time	38	32	8	0	0	23	0	90	0	13

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	36	11	8	4	0	76	13	750
2022	Part-time	45	38	15	2	0	0	83	2	30
2020	Full-time	43	34	11	9	2	0	77	12	521
2020	Part-time	53	41	6	0	0	0	94	0	32
2019	Full-time	43	35	8	8	5	1	79	13	485
2019	Part-time	68	25	0	8	0	0	92	8	13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	46	8	12	3	77	15	750
2022	Part-time	22	57	10	8	2	80	11	30
2020	Full-time	34	46	8	9	4	79	13	518
2020	Part-time	49	38	9	3	0	87	3	32
2019	Full-time	34	40	11	11	4	74	15	482
2019	Part-time	45	39	8	8	0	84	8	13

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	Full-time	47	35	8	8	2	0	0	82	10	750
2022	Part-time	39	36	11	14	0	0	0	75	14	30
2020	Full-time	50	32	10	4	3	0	0	83	7	518
2020	Part-time	57	40	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	32
2019	Full-time	50	29	8	8	3	2	1	80	12	487
2019	Part-time	53	40	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	42	14	9	4	1	74	12	750
2022	Part-time	24	58	2	9	3	3	85	13	30
2020	Full-time	35	39	14	9	2	1	75	11	520
2020	Part-time	54	33	3	0	0	9	96	0	31
2019	Full-time	34	39	12	12	3	0	73	15	486
2019	Part-time	54	39	0	0	0	7	100	0	13

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	Full-time	58	27	7	4	2	1	1	87	6	745
2022	Part-time	58	22	4	4	0	0	11	91	4	30
2020	Full-time	56	23	11	5	3	2	0	82	7	519
2020	Part-time	58	19	0	3	0	3	16	96	4	32

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	Full-time	27	38	16	10	6	3	0	68	16	750
2022	Part-time	36	34	16	5	0	7	2	77	5	30
2020	Full-time	29	37	15	11	5	3	0	68	16	519
2020	Part-time	45	29	13	0	0	10	3	85	0	32
2019	Full-time	30	36	17	11	4	2	0	68	15	485
2019	Part-time	53	8	16	0	0	15	7	80	0	13

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	Full-time	42	25	15	6	6	1	5	71	13	750
2022	Part-time	52	7	23	0	5	0	13	68	5	30
2020	Full-time	46	22	15	8	5	1	2	71	14	520
2020	Part-time	44	31	0	9	3	3	9	86	14	32
2019	Full-time	49	24	13	7	4	1	2	75	11	487
2019	Part-time	53	16	23	0	7	0	0	70	7	13

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	Full-time	51	24	13	5	3	1	4	79	8	750
2022	Part-time	39	36	12	5	0	0	8	81	6	30
2020	Full-time	51	25	14	5	3	0	2	78	8	520
2020	Part-time	52	16	9	3	0	6	13	85	4	32
2019	Full-time	52	25	13	5	1	2	2	79	7	486
2019	Part-time	70	8	0	0	0	15	7	100	0	13

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	Full-time	75	8	4	2	2	4	5	91	4	750
2022	Part-time	73	5	6	0	4	0	11	88	5	30
2020	Full-time	80	7	4	2	1	3	3	92	3	520
2020	Part-time	74	3	3	0	0	3	16	96	0	31
2019	Full-time	81	5	4	1	2	3	3	92	4	485
2019	Part-time	92	0	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	72	8	6	1	3	1	9	89	5	750
2022	Part-time	68	6	2	2	5	0	18	89	9	30
2020	Full-time	78	10	3	2	1	0	6	94	3	519
2020	Part-time	72	3	0	0	0	6	19	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	83	5	3	1	1	2	5	94	2	483
2019	Part-time	92	0	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	27	35	10	14	10	3	2	65	25	750
2022	Part-time	36	22	6	12	5	3	16	72	21	30
2020	Full-time	26	28	16	15	10	3	2	57	26	519
2020	Part-time	33	18	6	10	0	13	20	77	14	32
2019	Full-time	29	28	13	13	10	4	2	61	25	486
2019	Part-time	23	47	0	0	0	7	23	100	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	38	12	7	4	0	76	12	750
2022	Part-time	39	48	10	0	3	0	87	3	30
2020	Full-time	38	39	11	9	3	0	77	12	517
2020	Part-time	44	40	10	4	0	3	86	4	31
2019	Full-time	41	37	9	8	5	0	78	13	484
2019	Part-time	61	39	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	36	11	8	3	0	78	11	750
2022	Part-time	51	36	11	2	0	0	87	2	30
2020	Full-time	41	38	12	6	2	0	79	9	519
2020	Part-time	48	30	20	0	0	3	80	0	31
2019	Full-time	42	34	11	8	4	0	77	12	484
2019	Part-time	68	25	0	8	0	0	92	8	13

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	Full-time	41	31	15	9	3	0	1	73	12	750
2022	Part-time	44	35	19	0	2	0	0	79	2	30
2020	Full-time	37	42	10	9	2	0	0	79	11	514
2020	Part-time	62	32	3	0	0	0	3	96	0	32
2019	Full-time	39	39	11	7	3	1	0	79	10	481
2019	Part-time	68	32	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	28	44	15	6	4	3	0	74	10	745
2022	Part-time	41	30	12	8	2	5	2	76	11	30
2020	Full-time	30	45	12	9	2	2	0	77	11	519
2020	Part-time	46	31	16	0	0	6	0	82	0	32
2019	Full-time	28	44	15	7	3	3	0	74	10	485
2019	Part-time	53	31	8	0	0	8	0	91	0	13

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	Full-time	42	33	10	10	5	0	0	75	15	750
2022	Part-time	64	28	6	0	0	0	2	94	0	30
2020	Full-time	35	34	10	14	7	0	0	69	21	518
2020	Part-time	72	22	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	44	27	11	12	5	1	1	72	17	487
2019	Part-time	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	31	34	19	8	8	0	0	65	16	750
2022	Part-time	48	36	11	0	0	0	5	89	0	30
2020	Full-time	21	26	25	14	13	0	0	48	27	520
2020	Part-time	56	34	7	3	0	0	0	90	3	32
2019	Full-time	28	31	21	11	8	1	0	59	20	485
2019	Part-time	61	39	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	67	22	5	2	2	2	1	91	4	750
2022	Part-time	77	19	0	0	2	0	2	98	2	30

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	Full-time	48	22	30	750
2022	Part-time	62	16	22	30
2020	Full-time	34	25	40	520
2020	Part-time	35	25	40	32
2019	Full-time	38	26	37	487
2019	Part-time	38	31	31	13

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	Full-time	3	33	46	6	6	6	350
2022	Part-time	11	7	24	0	58	0	20
2020	Full-time	3	17	60	6	6	7	178
2020	Part-time	19	9	28	0	36	9	11

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Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	38	7	5	2	87	7	750
2022	Part-time	49	30	7	11	3	79	14	30
2020	Full-time	50	37	6	5	1	88	6	518
2020	Part-time	55	32	10	3	0	87	3	31
2019	Full-time	53	34	7	4	2	88	6	484
2019	Part-time	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	12

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	47	14	12	4	1	70	16	750
2022	Part-time	31	49	8	12	0	0	80	12	30
2020	Full-time	32	43	14	8	3	1	75	11	521
2020	Part-time	40	44	10	3	0	3	86	4	32
2019	Full-time	32	44	12	8	2	1	77	10	487
2019	Part-time	47	31	16	0	0	7	83	0	13

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	Full-time	13	29	36	15	5	1	1	21	42	745
2022	Part-time	6	8	50	23	13	0	0	36	13	30
2020	Full-time	17	34	31	12	5	0	0	17	52	519
2020	Part-time	3	3	38	31	18	3	3	53	7	32
2019	Full-time	14	29	32	17	6	1	1	23	44	486
2019	Part-time	8	8	39	38	0	0	8	41	17	13

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	Full-time	14	22	34	18	7	1	2	27	38	750
2022	Part-time	9	30	31	17	10	3	0	28	40	30
2020	Full-time	9	21	38	21	9	2	1	31	30	517
2020	Part-time	3	12	25	22	21	9	6	51	19	32
2019	Full-time	12	21	29	24	11	1	1	37	34	486
2019	Part-time	0	31	24	7	30	0	8	40	33	13

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	Full-time	18	22	30	19	9	1	1	29	41	750
2022	Part-time	8	3	26	32	28	3	0	62	11	30
2020	Full-time	22	26	34	12	6	0	1	18	48	520
2020	Part-time	4	7	13	42	29	3	3	75	11	31
2019	Full-time	17	27	30	18	7	1	1	25	45	486
2019	Part-time	0	0	47	24	30	0	0	53	0	13

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	Full-time	13	21	26	20	14	2	3	36	36	745
2022	Part-time	2	8	24	26	25	7	8	60	12	30
2020	Full-time	20	25	27	16	10	1	1	27	46	520
2020	Part-time	3	10	13	31	37	3	3	72	14	32
2019	Full-time	14	22	29	19	12	2	2	32	38	485
2019	Part-time	8	0	31	8	23	7	23	45	11	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	Full-time	12	15	30	21	13	3	5	37	30	750
2022	Part-time	4	15	32	14	22	0	12	42	22	30
2020	Full-time	9	15	29	28	14	4	2	44	25	518
2020	Part-time	0	6	23	20	30	18	3	63	8	32
2019	Full-time	15	22	28	21	9	3	2	32	38	486
2019	Part-time	0	8	39	16	8	7	23	33	11	13

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	Full-time	11	18	38	19	10	2	2	30	30	745
2022	Part-time	5	11	48	20	13	0	2	34	17	30
2020	Full-time	10	20	36	21	10	1	1	32	31	516
2020	Part-time	0	0	31	19	38	9	3	65	0	31
2019	Full-time	9	20	35	22	10	2	2	33	30	485
2019	Part-time	0	0	47	15	15	0	23	39	0	13

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	Full-time	4	7	23	36	27	1	3	66	11	750
2022	Part-time	4	9	11	42	32	3	0	76	13	30
2020	Full-time	4	9	32	34	20	1	1	55	13	518
2020	Part-time	0	9	20	22	46	0	3	70	10	32
2019	Full-time	4	7	21	37	29	1	1	68	11	486
2019	Part-time	0	0	47	31	23	0	0	53	0	13

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	Full-time	14	31	19	20	13	1	0	47	34	750
2022	Part-time	23	37	25	12	0	3	0	62	13	30
2020	Full-time	21	39	16	16	5	3	0	62	21	518
2020	Part-time	31	47	7	0	3	6	6	88	4	32
2019	Full-time	20	37	20	16	5	2	0	59	21	482
2019	Part-time	23	39	8	0	0	23	8	89	0	13

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	Full-time	57	27	6	5	4	1	0	85	9	750
2022	Part-time	59	24	6	10	0	0	0	83	10	30
2020	Full-time	60	23	7	5	3	1	1	85	8	518
2020	Part-time	81	19	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	55	28	7	6	3	1	0	84	9	485
2019	Part-time	61	16	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	22	4	5	1	90	6	750
2022	Part-time	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	30
2020	Full-time	66	25	4	3	1	92	4	515
2020	Part-time	87	13	0	0	0	100	0	31
2019	Full-time	63	26	5	4	2	89	6	485
2019	Part-time	76	24	0	0	0	100	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	33	5	2	2	1	91	4	750
2022	Part-time	60	34	6	0	0	0	94	0	30
2020	Full-time	59	31	6	2	2	1	90	4	511
2020	Part-time	72	22	7	0	0	0	93	0	32
2019	Full-time	54	32	6	4	2	1	88	7	485
2019	Part-time	60	40	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	39	10	6	4	2	80	11	750
2022	Part-time	50	30	7	6	0	7	86	6	30
2020	Full-time	41	38	12	7	1	1	80	8	517
2020	Part-time	59	35	3	0	0	3	96	0	32
2019	Full-time	37	41	10	6	3	3	81	9	485
2019	Part-time	76	8	16	0	0	0	84	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	37	11	4	2	6	81	7	750
2022	Part-time	39	35	15	4	0	8	80	4	30
2020	Full-time	41	37	12	3	1	6	82	5	521
2020	Part-time	55	25	13	0	0	7	86	0	32
2019	Full-time	42	33	15	5	1	3	78	7	484
2019	Part-time	74	18	0	0	0	8	100	0	12

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	33	7	4	3	0	86	8	745
2022	Part-time	65	32	3	0	0	0	97	0	30
2020	Full-time	57	33	6	3	1	0	90	4	518
2020	Part-time	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	53	36	6	3	2	1	89	5	486
2019	Part-time	75	25	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	46	24	10	5	3	7	5	80	9	745
2022	Part-time	44	24	8	2	2	9	10	85	6	30

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	Full-time	44	25	11	5	4	7	5	78	10	750
2022	Part-time	39	32	8	2	2	6	10	85	5	30

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	Full-time	39	33	14	2	2	8	1	79	5	750
2022	Part-time	27	30	16	4	0	23	0	74	5	30
2020	Full-time	35	32	18	4	1	9	1	74	5	519
2020	Part-time	27	35	13	3	0	19	3	79	4	32

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	Full-time	42	30	8	6	4	7	4	80	11	745
2022	Part-time	34	48	9	0	4	3	2	86	5	30
2020	Full-time	45	29	10	6	3	4	3	80	9	515
2020	Part-time	46	25	10	0	0	10	9	88	0	32

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	Full-time	16	22	17	3	3	35	5	62	10	750
2022	Part-time	6	12	25	6	5	42	3	34	20	30

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	10	6	24	17	28	7	28	63	15

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	Full-time	33	26	15	6	3	9	7	70	12	745
2022	Part-time	17	40	14	2	0	7	21	78	3	30
2020	Full-time	37	29	14	4	4	7	6	75	9	519
2020	Part-time	47	20	6	0	0	15	12	91	0	32
2019	Full-time	35	30	14	7	4	5	5	72	12	486
2019	Part-time	46	23	0	0	8	16	8	90	10	13

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	Full-time	25	35	15	12	6	5	2	65	18	750
2022	Part-time	31	17	10	24	4	7	8	56	33	30
2020	Full-time	34	33	15	8	5	3	2	70	14	520
2020	Part-time	46	29	6	6	0	3	9	86	7	32
2019	Full-time	34	33	14	10	4	3	1	71	15	486
2019	Part-time	38	24	8	8	8	7	7	72	18	13

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	Full-time	31	35	21	7	3	2	0	67	11	750
2022	Part-time	37	26	22	7	0	0	8	68	8	30
2020	Full-time	33	37	21	6	2	1	0	71	8	517
2020	Part-time	62	22	7	3	0	7	0	89	4	32
2019	Full-time	32	35	21	7	3	2	0	69	9	484
2019	Part-time	46	31	8	0	0	8	7	90	0	13

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	Full-time	19	22	20	10	8	17	5	52	23	745
2022	Part-time	19	21	16	10	4	12	17	56	21	30
2020	Full-time	20	24	18	10	8	18	3	55	22	521
2020	Part-time	46	25	17	3	0	3	6	78	4	32
2019	Full-time	21	23	18	11	10	12	5	54	25	486
2019	Part-time	46	16	0	0	0	24	15	100	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	36	2	4	2	92	6	750
2022	Part-time	46	51	0	4	0	96	4	30
2020	Full-time	56	35	2	5	2	90	7	518
2020	Part-time	71	29	0	0	0	100	0	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	32	9	11	8	2	71	19	745
2022	Part-time	51	26	4	6	7	6	82	14	30
2020	Full-time	41	41	7	9	2	0	82	11	520
2020	Part-time	53	34	10	0	3	0	87	3	32
2019	Full-time	41	32	6	14	7	0	73	21	483
2019	Part-time	54	46	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	34	9	5	4	0	82	10	750
2022	Part-time	46	32	0	11	0	10	88	12	30
2020	Full-time	55	32	8	4	1	1	87	5	513
2020	Part-time	62	29	7	0	0	3	93	0	32
2019	Full-time	54	32	7	5	1	0	86	6	486
2019	Part-time	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	77	18	2	1	1	0	1	96	2	750
2022	Part-time	80	20	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	30
2020	Full-time	79	15	2	2	1	1	0	95	3	517
2020	Part-time	87	13	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	84	10	2	1	1	1	96	3	750
2022	Part-time	74	21	0	4	0	2	96	4	30
2019	Full-time	85	9	4	1	1	0	94	2	485
2019	Part-time	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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	Full-time	39	32	20	5	2	2	1	73	7	750
2022	Part-time	48	35	8	2	0	7	0	89	2	30
2020	Full-time	42	32	16	5	2	2	0	77	7	521
2020	Part-time	47	41	6	6	0	0	0	87	6	32
2019	Full-time	48	29	13	4	1	4	0	81	6	486
2019	Part-time	54	15	16	0	0	15	0	81	0	13

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	750
2019	Full-time	12	88	486
2019	Part-time	0	100	13

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	59	60
2019	Full-time	51	49	54

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	67	33	60
2019	Full-time	64	36	54

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	60
2019	Full-time	10	90	54

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	60
2019	Full-time	0	100	54

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	60

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	60

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	60
2019	Full-time	0	100	54

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	60
2019	Full-time	29	71	53

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	60
2019	Full-time	34	66	53

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	60
2019	Full-time	41	59	53

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	60
2019	Full-time	44	56	53

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	63	60
2019	Full-time	28	72	53

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	46	60
2019	Full-time	46	54	53

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	60
2019	Full-time	27	73	53

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	60
2019	Full-time	0	100	53

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	60

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	60

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	45	60
2019	Full-time	42	58	53

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	60
2019	Full-time	21	79	53

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	60
2019	Full-time	18	82	53

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	44	60
2019	Full-time	50	50	52

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	65	60
2019	Full-time	29	71	52

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	60
2019	Full-time	21	79	52

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	60
2019	Full-time	12	88	52

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	60
2019	Full-time	14	86	52

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	60

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	60
2019	Full-time	13	87	52

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	60

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	60
2019	Full-time	34	66	52

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	55

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	55

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	55

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	55

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	55

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	55

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	55

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	55

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	55

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	55

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	55

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	55

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	55

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	55

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	55

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	55

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	Full-time	11	7	10	3	2	50	17	54	17	750
2022	Part-time	17	6	16	6	0	43	13	52	13	30
2020	Full-time	18	12	15	3	2	39	11	59	11	519
2020	Part-time	18	20	3	0	0	38	21	92	0	32
2019	Full-time	16	11	20	5	4	31	13	49	15	486
2019	Part-time	15	16	0	0	0	47	23	100	0	13

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	30	13	4	2	22	4	75	8	750
2022	Part-time	34	33	9	4	0	17	4	84	5	30
2020	Full-time	31	27	16	4	2	19	1	73	7	521
2020	Part-time	39	33	3	0	0	25	0	96	0	32
2019	Full-time	33	28	17	5	1	14	2	72	7	487
2019	Part-time	30	8	0	0	0	54	7	100	0	13

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	Full-time	5	95	745
2020	Full-time	4	96	520
2020	Part-time	0	100	32
2019	Full-time	5	95	486
2019	Part-time	0	100	13

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	53	40
2020	Full-time	35	65	23
2019	Full-time	39	61	26

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	71	29	40
2020	Full-time	75	25	23
2019	Full-time	82	18	26

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23
2019	Full-time	0	100	26

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	100	40
2020	Full-time	100	23
2019	Full-time	100	26

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	40

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	40
2019	Full-time	0	100	26

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	40
2020	Full-time	22	78	23
2019	Full-time	27	73	26

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	40
2019	Full-time	20	80	26

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23
2019	Full-time	23	77	26

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	40

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	40
2019	Full-time	23	77	26

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	40
2020	Full-time	39	61	23

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23
2019	Full-time	0	100	26

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	40

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	40
2020	Full-time	26	74	23

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23
2019	Full-time	0	100	26

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	40

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	40

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	40
2020	Full-time	39	61	23
2019	Full-time	28	72	25

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	40

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23
2019	Full-time	0	100	25

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	40

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	40
2020	Full-time	0	100	23

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	40

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	40

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	40

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	40
2020	Full-time	43	57	23
2019	Full-time	52	48	25

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	40

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	40

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	40

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	40

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	40

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	40

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	40

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	40

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	40

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	40

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	40

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	40

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	40

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	38	40

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	40

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	40

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	9	13	2	2	50	12	55	11	750
2020	Full-time	18	11	15	3	1	42	10	61	9	518
2020	Part-time	21	16	7	0	0	38	19	85	0	32
2019	Full-time	17	12	20	2	2	36	11	55	6	484
2019	Part-time	31	7	0	0	0	47	15	100	0	13

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	Full-time	27	32	13	3	3	18	3	76	7	750
2022	Part-time	34	33	9	0	0	25	0	88	0	30
2020	Full-time	32	27	18	3	1	17	2	73	6	519
2020	Part-time	39	32	3	0	0	25	0	95	0	32
2019	Full-time	33	27	16	3	1	18	3	75	5	487
2019	Part-time	67	0	0	0	0	25	8	100	0	12

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	Full-time	12	88	750
2022	Part-time	14	86	30
2020	Full-time	12	88	514
2020	Part-time	19	81	32
2019	Full-time	13	87	485
2019	Part-time	16	84	13

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	36	90

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	28	90

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	38	10	14	1	3	0	73	16	65

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	Full-time	45	32	8	5	3	2	4	83	9	745
2022	Part-time	46	37	6	0	0	6	5	93	0	30
2020	Full-time	51	33	5	2	1	3	4	90	4	516
2020	Part-time	60	34	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	32

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	82	2	1	3	595
2022	Part-time	25	49	5	0	21	15

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	30	605
2022	Part-time	87	13	15

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	605
2022	Part-time	38	62	15

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	61	39	605
2022	Part-time	53	47	15

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	605
2022	Part-time	39	61	15

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	605
2022	Part-time	21	79	15

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	605
2022	Part-time	29	71	15

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	605
2022	Part-time	10	90	15

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	605
2022	Part-time	9	91	15

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	605
2022	Part-time	4	96	15

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	605
2022	Part-time	22	78	15

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	605
2022	Part-time	24	76	15

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	605
2022	Part-time	5	95	15

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	605
2022	Part-time	23	77	15

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	78	12	2	3	3	0	3	92	6	605
2022	Part-time	53	47	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	20	12	11	43	3	2	57	30	605
2022	Part-time	0	33	10	33	21	0	3	55	34	15

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	16	14	14	41	4	1	58	27	605
2022	Part-time	19	35	27	7	12	0	0	19	54	15

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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	Full-time	56	28	5	4	4	1	1	86	9	750
2022	Part-time	46	34	8	9	0	3	0	82	9	30
2020	Full-time	54	31	7	6	3	0	0	85	9	521
2020	Part-time	61	29	3	0	0	3	3	97	0	32

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	Full-time	2	5	10	7	44	5	28	75	10	745
2022	Part-time	0	9	7	3	46	3	32	76	14	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	41	17	10	6	4	66	17	750
2022	Part-time	15	48	21	0	3	13	72	4	30
2020	Full-time	39	42	10	5	2	1	83	7	520
2020	Part-time	36	42	16	0	0	6	83	0	32
2019	Full-time	36	42	13	6	2	2	79	7	486
2019	Part-time	53	32	7	0	0	7	92	0	13

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	24	36	24	7	750
2022	Part-time	12	21	37	20	10	30

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	Full-time	54	29	8	3	2	2	1	86	5	750
2022	Part-time	44	35	8	0	0	9	4	90	0	30
2020	Full-time	51	31	12	4	2	1	0	83	6	518
2020	Part-time	56	35	6	0	0	0	3	93	0	32

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	Full-time	47	28	8	9	6	1	1	77	15	750
2022	Part-time	43	20	15	17	0	3	2	67	18	30
2020	Full-time	41	32	10	10	5	1	0	74	16	517
2020	Part-time	44	36	7	6	0	3	3	86	6	31

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	40	14	13	6	3	66	20	750
2022	Part-time	34	46	6	8	0	6	86	8	30
2020	Full-time	29	34	18	12	5	3	65	17	521
2020	Part-time	56	41	3	0	0	0	97	0	32
2019	Full-time	27	36	17	12	6	2	64	18	486
2019	Part-time	69	16	0	8	0	8	92	8	13

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	45	17	15	3	1	0	64	19	240
2019	Full-time	25	44	11	9	3	4	3	75	14	151

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	28	17	6	10	3	66	17	745
2022	Part-time	26	38	14	11	8	3	66	20	30
2020	Full-time	35	28	20	6	9	1	64	16	519
2020	Part-time	47	15	16	19	0	3	64	20	32
2019	Full-time	27	30	20	8	13	1	58	22	487
2019	Part-time	54	22	7	8	8	0	76	16	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	27	26	16	18	1	39	35	745
2022	Part-time	30	27	28	10	2	3	58	13	30
2020	Full-time	10	17	29	24	21	0	27	45	520
2020	Part-time	40	34	16	6	0	3	77	6	32
2019	Full-time	13	24	27	22	14	0	37	36	486
2019	Part-time	46	31	15	8	0	0	77	8	13

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	Full-time	15	23	25	17	19	0	1	39	36	745
2022	Part-time	33	31	19	7	4	0	6	68	12	30
2020	Full-time	11	20	28	22	19	0	0	31	41	519
2020	Part-time	46	35	9	3	0	3	3	87	4	32
2019	Full-time	16	24	25	19	15	1	0	41	34	484
2019	Part-time	53	16	23	8	0	0	0	69	8	13

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	Full-time	15	23	25	16	18	1	1	39	35	750
2022	Part-time	32	34	12	9	2	0	10	73	13	30
2020	Full-time	13	21	24	22	20	1	1	34	42	520
2020	Part-time	43	35	9	6	0	0	6	83	7	32
2019	Full-time	16	25	23	20	15	1	1	41	36	486
2019	Part-time	55	30	7	0	0	0	7	92	0	13

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	Full-time	35	26	18	8	10	0	3	63	18	750
2022	Part-time	69	16	2	2	0	0	10	95	3	30
2020	Full-time	23	24	21	17	15	0	1	47	32	519
2020	Part-time	62	22	3	6	0	0	7	90	7	32
2019	Full-time	32	28	15	13	10	1	1	61	23	485
2019	Part-time	70	15	0	0	0	0	15	100	0	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	29	20	11	14	0	54	26	745
2022	Part-time	50	21	17	7	3	2	72	10	30
2020	Full-time	18	21	25	19	18	0	39	36	519
2020	Part-time	47	22	9	16	3	3	71	19	32
2019	Full-time	25	27	23	12	12	0	52	24	485
2019	Part-time	38	54	8	0	0	0	92	0	13

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	Full-time	30	30	20	11	8	1	1	60	19	750
2022	Part-time	57	22	15	4	2	0	0	80	5	30
2020	Full-time	29	35	23	8	4	0	0	65	13	519
2020	Part-time	58	19	13	0	7	0	3	80	7	32
2019	Full-time	33	32	21	7	5	1	1	66	12	484
2019	Part-time	53	31	8	0	0	8	0	92	0	13

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	Full-time	15	31	23	16	14	0	0	47	30	750
2022	Part-time	39	29	18	12	2	0	0	68	14	30
2020	Full-time	14	26	28	21	11	0	0	40	32	521
2020	Part-time	53	19	19	3	3	0	3	74	7	32
2019	Full-time	21	26	27	16	8	1	1	48	25	486
2019	Part-time	23	70	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	28	22	12	12	1	53	25	750
2022	Part-time	35	32	26	5	2	0	67	8	30
2020	Full-time	25	32	24	12	8	0	56	20	517
2020	Part-time	49	35	6	3	3	3	87	7	32
2019	Full-time	29	26	21	15	8	0	56	23	486
2019	Part-time	30	38	24	0	8	0	68	8	13

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	Full-time	46	29	11	7	5	1	1	77	12	750
2022	Part-time	70	16	11	3	0	0	0	86	3	30
2020	Full-time	45	29	13	7	6	0	0	74	13	519
2020	Part-time	71	22	3	0	0	0	3	97	0	32
2019	Full-time	48	24	13	8	5	1	1	73	14	486
2019	Part-time	76	7	0	0	8	8	0	92	8	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	24	14	5	4	1	76	10	750
2022	Part-time	48	37	11	2	0	2	87	2	30
2020	Full-time	28	31	21	13	6	0	59	19	519
2020	Part-time	52	23	18	3	3	0	75	6	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	31	21	9	5	1	65	14	745
2022	Part-time	43	31	18	2	3	3	76	6	30
2020	Full-time	25	30	24	13	7	0	55	20	519
2020	Part-time	52	22	9	6	6	3	77	13	32
2019	Full-time	35	31	19	9	5	0	67	14	482
2019	Part-time	45	32	16	7	0	0	77	7	13

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	Full-time	41	23	14	9	11	1	2	65	20	745
2022	Part-time	58	8	14	2	10	3	4	72	13	30
2020	Full-time	52	28	15	3	1	0	2	81	4	511
2020	Part-time	63	22	6	0	3	0	6	90	4	32
2019	Full-time	54	17	14	8	7	0	0	72	14	486
2019	Part-time	61	30	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	13

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	Full-time	57	26	9	3	2	0	1	85	5	745
2022	Part-time	60	9	22	6	0	3	0	71	6	30
2020	Full-time	48	32	14	5	2	0	0	79	7	517
2020	Part-time	52	32	9	6	0	0	0	84	6	32

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	Full-time	72	11	4	2	3	1	7	90	5	750
2022	Part-time	87	0	0	5	5	0	4	90	10	30
2020	Full-time	76	14	4	1	1	1	3	94	2	516
2020	Part-time	75	25	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	75	11	6	2	2	1	3	90	4	483
2019	Part-time	76	8	0	8	0	8	0	92	8	13

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	Full-time	77	9	3	1	2	1	5	92	4	745
2022	Part-time	85	4	5	4	2	0	0	90	6	30
2020	Full-time	82	7	3	3	2	0	3	92	5	516
2020	Part-time	87	7	0	0	0	3	3	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	77	9	3	3	4	0	2	89	8	485
2019	Part-time	92	0	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	12

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	Full-time	70	18	6	2	1	0	3	90	4	745
2022	Part-time	69	22	7	0	2	0	0	91	2	30
2020	Full-time	75	14	7	2	1	0	2	90	2	515
2020	Part-time	87	10	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	32
2019	Full-time	63	20	9	3	3	0	1	84	6	484
2019	Part-time	76	8	0	8	0	8	0	92	8	13

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	Full-time	64	18	6	6	4	0	2	84	10	750
2022	Part-time	79	17	2	0	2	0	0	95	2	30
2020	Full-time	66	17	7	4	4	0	2	85	8	516
2020	Part-time	93	7	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	30
2019	Full-time	62	17	10	4	5	0	2	80	10	483
2019	Part-time	76	0	0	16	0	8	0	83	17	13

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	Full-time	68	12	4	2	1	0	14	92	3	750
2022	Part-time	60	15	2	0	0	0	23	97	0	30
2020	Full-time	70	10	3	1	1	0	15	95	2	517
2020	Part-time	81	0	0	0	0	0	19	100	0	32
2019	Full-time	61	10	6	2	1	1	19	89	4	481
2019	Part-time	54	0	0	0	0	8	38	100	0	13

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	Full-time	76	13	4	2	1	0	4	93	2	745
2022	Part-time	79	12	4	0	0	0	5	95	0	30
2020	Full-time	78	13	4	1	1	0	2	94	2	517
2020	Part-time	86	3	0	0	0	4	7	100	0	31
2019	Full-time	71	15	6	3	1	0	4	90	4	485
2019	Part-time	69	7	8	0	0	8	7	91	0	13

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	Full-time	77	10	4	3	3	0	4	90	6	750
2022	Part-time	48	21	8	5	10	0	8	75	16	30
2020	Full-time	75	13	6	2	2	0	1	90	4	520
2020	Part-time	57	22	6	9	0	0	6	83	10	32
2019	Full-time	77	10	6	2	3	0	3	89	5	483
2019	Part-time	61	7	8	8	7	8	0	75	17	13

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	Full-time	51	25	13	5	4	0	2	78	9	750
2022	Part-time	42	29	13	14	0	0	2	73	14	30
2020	Full-time	44	30	16	7	3	0	1	74	10	520
2020	Part-time	58	22	10	3	4	4	0	83	7	31
2019	Full-time	56	25	12	4	2	0	1	83	6	485
2019	Part-time	62	23	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	29	39	17	7	0	37	24	750
2022	Part-time	24	38	27	9	0	2	63	9	30
2020	Full-time	8	24	40	22	6	0	32	28	519
2020	Part-time	25	57	18	0	0	0	82	0	32
2019	Full-time	13	29	38	15	5	0	43	20	487
2019	Part-time	30	47	23	0	0	0	77	0	13

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	23	38	18	10	0	28	34	745
2022	Part-time	2	8	44	21	22	2	44	11	30
2020	Full-time	15	26	38	14	6	0	20	42	520
2020	Part-time	0	12	28	38	18	3	58	13	32
2019	Full-time	11	17	42	19	10	0	29	29	484
2019	Part-time	0	8	42	8	41	0	50	8	12

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	61	14	2	750
2022	Part-time	36	46	14	4	30
2020	Full-time	35	44	19	2	521
2020	Part-time	31	53	12	3	32

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	180
2022	Part-time	48	52	10
2020	Full-time	35	65	184
2020	Part-time	38	62	10

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	Full-time	39	16	11	7	8	3	17	69	18	750
2022	Part-time	53	9	8	9	2	7	12	77	13	30
2020	Full-time	36	20	14	10	8	1	10	63	21	520
2020	Part-time	61	3	10	7	0	0	19	80	8	32
2019	Full-time	41	19	14	10	10	1	5	64	22	478
2019	Part-time	61	7	8	0	7	0	16	81	9	13

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	22	13	19	27	0	5	37	49	180
2022	Part-time	8	62	20	9	0	0	0	71	9	10
2020	Full-time	15	17	14	20	29	2	3	33	52	184
2020	Part-time	19	20	11	19	21	0	10	43	44	10

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	14	12	15	42	1	8	23	63	180
2022	Part-time	8	53	19	20	0	0	0	61	20	10
2020	Full-time	9	12	14	22	39	2	3	22	64	183
2020	Part-time	19	29	32	9	0	0	10	54	11	10

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Infrastructure Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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