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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 30 43 15 10 3 0 0 73 13 40
2022 IS-04 35 49 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2022 IS-05 39 25 15 11 10 0 0 65 20 10
2020 IS 36 39 8 14 3 0 0 75 17 36
2020 IS-05 45 18 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2019 IS 32 29 19 10 10 0 0 61 19 31
2019 IS-04 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 IS 25 25 25 13 13 0 0 50 25 24

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 47 26 21 5 0 0 0 73 5 40
2022 IS-04 45 26 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2022 IS-05 59 16 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 IS 46 30 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 37
2020 IS-05 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 39 35 16 3 6 0 0 74 10 31
2019 IS-04 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 IS 25 42 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 45 38 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 40
2022 IS-04 35 48 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 IS-05 59 16 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 10
2020 IS 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 36
2020 IS-05 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 IS 39 32 16 6 6 0 0 71 13 31
2019 IS-04 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 IS 33 42 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 38 43 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 40
2022 IS-04 35 49 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 IS-05 52 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 IS 33 47 14 3 3 0 0 81 6 36
2020 IS-05 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 IS 45 29 16 3 6 0 0 74 10 31
2019 IS-04 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 IS 17 42 13 17 13 0 0 58 29 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 44 34 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 40
2022 IS-04 47 27 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 10
2022 IS-05 52 26 7 15 0 0 0 77 15 10
2020 IS 39 31 17 11 0 3 0 71 11 36
2020 IS-05 27 9 45 18 0 0 0 36 18 11
2019 IS 32 42 10 13 3 0 0 74 16 31
2019 IS-04 27 55 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 IS 17 25 38 13 8 0 0 42 21 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 38 45 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 40
2022 IS-04 37 46 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2022 IS-05 52 16 17 7 8 0 0 68 15 10
2020 IS 36 36 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 36
2020 IS-05 27 18 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2019 IS 33 37 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 30
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 IS 23 27 23 14 14 0 0 50 27 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 30 31 22 9 8 0 0 62 16 40
2022 IS-04 38 26 18 8 10 0 0 64 18 10
2022 IS-05 31 26 28 15 0 0 0 57 15 10
2020 IS 31 25 25 6 11 0 3 57 17 36
2020 IS-05 18 18 27 9 27 0 0 36 36 11
2019 IS 10 39 19 23 6 3 0 50 30 31
2019 IS-04 9 45 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2018 IS 13 22 35 17 9 4 0 36 27 23
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 61 26 7 3 0 0 3 90 3 40
2022 IS-04 62 20 10 0 0 0 8 89 0 10
2022 IS-05 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 54 22 19 3 0 0 3 78 3 37
2020 IS-05 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 45 23 16 10 3 0 3 70 13 31
2019 IS-04 45 36 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 56 32 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 40
2022 IS-04 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 IS-05 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 49 24 14 8 3 0 3 75 11 37
2020 IS-05 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 IS 42 26 23 10 0 0 0 68 10 31
2019 IS-04 36 27 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2018 IS 46 29 17 4 0 0 4 78 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 63 27 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2022 IS-04 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 62 16 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 37
2020 IS-05 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 39 35 13 3 10 0 0 74 13 31
2019 IS-04 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 IS 46 33 4 13 0 0 4 83 13 24

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 44 37 5 4 2 8 0 88 7 40
2022 IS-04 55 27 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 44 34 0 8 7 8 0 83 17 10
2020 IS 35 35 24 3 3 0 0 70 5 37
2020 IS-05 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2019 IS 32 39 10 16 3 0 0 71 19 31
2019 IS-04 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 IS 25 25 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 36 40 5 17 2 0 0 76 19 40
2022 IS-04 37 38 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 10
2022 IS-05 25 42 0 26 7 0 0 67 33 10
2020 IS 24 49 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 37
2020 IS-05 9 45 9 36 0 0 0 55 36 11
2019 IS 29 45 3 16 3 3 0 77 20 31
2019 IS-04 27 55 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 IS 21 17 21 29 13 0 0 38 42 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 26 40 11 11 7 5 0 69 19 40
2022 IS-04 37 10 20 15 0 18 0 57 18 10
2022 IS-05 18 60 0 15 7 0 0 77 23 10
2020 IS 24 35 11 24 5 0 0 59 30 37
2020 IS-05 18 18 18 27 18 0 0 36 45 11
2019 IS 35 26 23 10 3 3 0 63 13 31
2019 IS-04 18 36 36 0 0 9 0 60 0 11
2018 IS 17 21 21 25 17 0 0 38 42 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 26 39 17 9 10 0 0 65 19 40
2022 IS-04 28 37 20 8 7 0 0 65 15 10
2022 IS-05 10 47 17 0 26 0 0 57 26 10
2020 IS 32 32 8 22 5 0 0 65 27 37
2020 IS-05 36 18 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2019 IS 29 45 10 10 3 3 0 77 13 31
2019 IS-04 18 55 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2018 IS 13 46 13 21 8 0 0 58 29 24
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 40 34 21 2 3 0 0 74 5 40
2022 IS-04 48 34 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 IS-05 32 32 26 0 10 0 0 64 10 10
2020 IS 46 30 11 14 0 0 0 76 14 37
2020 IS-05 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 IS 35 48 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 31
2019 IS-04 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 IS 21 38 17 21 4 0 0 58 25 24

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 46 42 4 7 0 0 0 88 7 40
2022 IS-04 45 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 IS-05 59 26 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2020 IS 38 43 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 37
2020 IS-05 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 IS 19 52 16 13 0 0 0 71 13 31
2019 IS-04 9 73 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 IS 21 25 8 33 13 0 0 46 46 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 51 36 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 40
2022 IS-04 45 47 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 IS-05 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 59 22 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 37
2020 IS-05 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 35 23 13 19 10 0 0 58 29 31
2019 IS-04 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2018 IS 29 42 13 13 0 0 4 74 13 24

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 48 37 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 40
2022 IS-04 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 52 16 15 8 10 0 0 67 18 10
2020 IS 35 41 19 3 0 3 0 78 3 37
2020 IS-05 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 IS 26 35 26 10 0 0 3 63 10 31
2019 IS-04 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 IS 25 50 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 60 30 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 40
2022 IS-04 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 61 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 IS 59 19 11 5 5 0 0 78 11 37
2020 IS-05 73 9 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 35 35 22 7 2 0 0 69 9 40
2022 IS-04 47 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 IS-05 38 25 31 7 0 0 0 62 7 10
2020 IS 19 38 14 24 3 3 0 58 28 37
2020 IS-05 9 45 9 36 0 0 0 55 36 11
2019 IS 13 35 26 19 3 3 0 50 23 31
2019 IS-04 9 36 36 9 0 9 0 50 10 11
2018 IS 4 17 29 33 17 0 0 21 50 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 31 27 9 5 12 3 12 68 21 40
2022 IS-04 26 21 0 9 10 10 24 71 29 10
2022 IS-05 44 24 0 0 17 0 15 80 20 10
2020 IS 43 22 22 8 3 0 3 67 11 37
2020 IS-05 45 9 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2019 IS 39 19 29 3 10 0 0 58 13 31
2019 IS-04 36 18 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 50 27 6 5 0 0 12 87 6 40
2022 IS-04 57 19 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 60 8 0 17 0 0 15 80 20 10
2020 IS 59 19 16 0 3 0 3 81 3 37
2020 IS-05 55 9 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2019 IS 39 26 19 0 0 13 3 77 0 31
2019 IS-04 18 18 27 0 0 36 0 57 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 71 8 7 0 2 3 9 90 3 40
2022 IS-04 56 20 0 0 0 8 16 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 70 8 0 0 7 0 15 91 9 10
2020 IS 75 8 8 0 3 3 3 88 3 36
2020 IS-05 64 9 9 0 9 9 0 80 10 11
2019 IS 84 3 3 0 0 3 6 96 0 31
2019 IS-04 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 63 12 7 0 0 0 18 91 0 40
2022 IS-04 39 10 17 0 0 0 35 75 0 10
2022 IS-05 68 8 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 10
2020 IS 81 3 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 37
2020 IS-05 82 0 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 IS 77 3 3 0 3 3 10 93 4 31
2019 IS-04 82 0 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 36 38 9 5 7 2 2 77 13 40
2022 IS-04 27 27 29 8 0 0 8 59 9 10
2022 IS-05 52 40 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 33 19 11 22 11 0 3 54 34 36
2020 IS-05 45 18 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2019 IS 19 42 3 16 13 6 0 66 31 31
2019 IS-04 18 45 9 9 9 9 0 70 20 11
2018 IS 8 38 4 38 8 0 4 48 48 24

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 31 39 21 7 3 0 0 69 10 40
2022 IS-04 44 27 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2022 IS-05 25 44 24 8 0 0 0 69 8 10
2020 IS 31 34 9 23 3 0 0 66 26 35
2020 IS-05 40 30 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2019 IS 26 35 23 10 6 0 0 61 16 31
2019 IS-04 27 27 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2018 IS 17 50 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 38 49 8 6 0 0 0 87 6 40
2022 IS-04 44 46 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 IS-05 28 72 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 32 35 19 11 3 0 0 68 14 37
2020 IS-05 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2019 IS 42 39 10 3 6 0 0 81 10 31
2019 IS-04 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 IS 17 42 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 46 28 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 40
2022 IS-04 54 27 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 IS-05 43 31 17 10 0 0 0 74 10 10
2020 IS 38 49 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 37
2020 IS-05 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 IS 32 42 10 10 3 3 0 77 13 31
2019 IS-04 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2018 IS 21 33 17 17 13 0 0 54 29 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 27 51 13 7 0 2 0 79 7 40
2022 IS-04 27 46 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2022 IS-05 29 56 7 0 0 8 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 30 35 14 19 0 3 0 67 19 37
2020 IS-05 36 18 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
2019 IS 32 48 6 10 0 3 0 83 10 31
2019 IS-04 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 IS 8 46 21 21 4 0 0 54 25 24

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 36 39 8 16 2 0 0 74 18 40
2022 IS-04 35 40 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 10
2022 IS-05 32 32 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2020 IS 27 43 11 16 3 0 0 70 19 37
2020 IS-05 18 64 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 IS 32 35 3 23 6 0 0 68 29 31
2019 IS-04 27 36 0 27 9 0 0 64 36 11
2018 IS 21 42 17 8 13 0 0 63 21 24

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 19 38 29 10 4 0 0 56 14 40
2022 IS-04 27 27 29 10 7 0 0 54 17 10
2022 IS-05 28 46 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 10
2020 IS 8 30 43 14 5 0 0 38 19 37
2020 IS-05 0 18 55 9 18 0 0 18 27 11
2019 IS 23 17 37 13 10 0 0 40 23 30
2019 IS-04 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2018 IS 13 21 42 8 17 0 0 33 25 24

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 55 36 3 0 0 5 2 97 0 40
2022 IS-04 64 28 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 77 16 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 10

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 35 22 42 40
2022 IS-04 46 19 35 10
2022 IS-05 25 23 52 10
2020 IS 38 30 32 37
2020 IS-05 64 27 9 11
2019 IS 39 26 35 31
2019 IS-04 36 36 27 11
2018 IS 29 17 54 24

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 0 43 40 17 0 0 15
2020 IS 0 14 64 7 0 14 14
2019 IS 0 8 75 8 8 0 12
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 49 44 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2022 IS-04 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 IS-05 59 31 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 IS 61 22 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 36
2020 IS-05 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 48 26 19 3 3 0 0 74 6 31
2019 IS-04 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 IS 46 46 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 33 41 8 16 2 0 0 74 18 40
2022 IS-04 20 44 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 10
2022 IS-05 43 40 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2020 IS 35 49 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 37
2020 IS-05 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 IS 42 39 6 10 0 3 0 83 10 31
2019 IS-04 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 IS 21 63 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 24

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 13 31 38 13 4 0 0 17 45 40
2022 IS-04 0 45 36 19 0 0 0 19 45 10
2022 IS-05 19 26 39 8 7 0 0 16 45 10
2020 IS 16 27 41 14 0 0 3 14 44 37
2020 IS-05 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 18 64 11
2019 IS 16 35 26 16 6 0 0 23 52 31
2019 IS-04 27 18 36 9 9 0 0 18 45 11
2018 IS 17 43 22 17 0 0 0 17 61 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 14 32 36 11 7 0 0 18 46 40
2022 IS-04 15 28 37 20 0 0 0 20 43 10
2022 IS-05 17 33 35 7 8 0 0 15 50 10
2020 IS 11 24 41 14 5 3 3 20 37 37
2020 IS-05 9 36 45 9 0 0 0 9 45 11
2019 IS 19 29 32 13 6 0 0 19 48 31
2019 IS-04 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 18 55 11
2018 IS 25 25 33 13 4 0 0 17 50 24

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 35 29 18 10 8 0 0 18 64 40
2022 IS-04 34 29 28 0 9 0 0 9 63 10
2022 IS-05 37 30 17 16 0 0 0 16 67 10
2020 IS 22 24 41 14 0 0 0 14 46 37
2020 IS-05 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 0 64 11
2019 IS 26 35 10 19 10 0 0 29 61 31
2019 IS-04 36 18 18 9 18 0 0 27 55 11
2018 IS 30 22 39 9 0 0 0 9 52 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 3 12 37 32 14 0 2 47 15 40
2022 IS-04 0 0 63 37 0 0 0 37 0 10
2022 IS-05 0 0 35 46 19 0 0 65 0 10
2020 IS 19 27 27 16 8 0 3 25 47 37
2020 IS-05 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 18 64 11
2019 IS 26 32 23 13 6 0 0 19 58 31
2019 IS-04 18 27 36 9 9 0 0 18 45 11
2018 IS 35 30 22 9 0 0 4 9 68 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 5 13 32 19 17 3 11 41 22 40
2022 IS-04 0 28 16 10 19 11 16 40 38 10
2022 IS-05 0 0 57 18 11 0 15 34 0 10
2020 IS 16 14 32 27 5 3 3 34 31 37
2020 IS-05 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 11
2019 IS 10 19 26 32 6 6 0 41 31 31
2019 IS-04 18 9 18 36 0 18 0 44 33 11
2018 IS 27 23 32 14 0 0 5 14 52 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 7 32 39 13 8 0 0 21 40 40
2022 IS-04 0 37 52 0 11 0 0 11 37 10
2022 IS-05 0 34 40 25 0 0 0 25 34 10
2020 IS 11 17 22 36 8 3 3 47 29 36
2020 IS-05 9 36 18 36 0 0 0 36 45 11
2019 IS 13 16 29 32 6 0 3 40 30 31
2019 IS-04 9 27 27 27 0 0 9 30 40 11
2018 IS 13 26 35 26 0 0 0 26 39 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 2 11 9 40 36 0 3 78 13 40
2022 IS-04 0 19 0 35 38 0 8 79 21 10
2022 IS-05 0 0 28 55 16 0 0 72 0 10
2020 IS 0 14 30 32 24 0 0 57 14 37
2020 IS-05 0 18 27 36 18 0 0 55 18 11
2019 IS 0 3 26 39 32 0 0 71 3 31
2019 IS-04 0 0 36 55 9 0 0 64 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 15 38 24 15 9 0 0 52 24 40
2022 IS-04 0 38 37 10 15 0 0 38 25 10
2022 IS-05 25 43 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 10
2020 IS 19 42 17 19 3 0 0 61 22 36
2020 IS-05 9 36 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11
2019 IS 20 33 20 13 10 3 0 55 24 30
2019 IS-04 9 45 27 9 0 9 0 60 10 11

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 60 26 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 40
2022 IS-04 56 27 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2022 IS-05 60 32 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 49 30 5 11 3 0 3 81 14 37
2020 IS-05 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 50 27 10 7 7 0 0 77 13 30
2019 IS-04 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 IS 33 42 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 68 27 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 40
2022 IS-04 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 49 31 9 6 3 0 3 82 9 35
2020 IS-05 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS 63 20 3 13 0 0 0 83 13 30
2019 IS-04 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 IS 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 54 37 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 40
2022 IS-04 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 52 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 51 37 3 3 6 0 0 89 9 35
2019 IS 53 27 13 3 3 0 0 80 7 30
2019 IS-04 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 IS 33 50 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 37 42 16 2 0 2 0 81 2 40
2022 IS-04 40 37 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 10
2022 IS-05 36 41 15 0 0 8 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 39 44 8 6 0 3 0 86 6 36
2020 IS-05 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 IS 42 45 3 3 3 3 0 90 7 31
2019 IS-04 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 IS 50 38 4 0 4 4 0 91 4 24

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 42 32 15 3 3 5 0 78 6 40
2022 IS-04 63 9 18 0 10 0 0 72 10 10
2022 IS-05 35 31 8 10 0 16 0 79 12 10
2020 IS 41 38 14 0 0 8 0 85 0 37
2020 IS-05 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2019 IS 48 32 10 0 3 6 0 86 3 31
2019 IS-04 36 45 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 IS 33 46 4 4 4 8 0 86 9 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 48 47 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 40
2022 IS-04 47 45 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 IS-05 44 48 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 53 33 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 36
2020 IS-05 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 48 48 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2019 IS-04 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 IS 29 50 4 13 4 0 0 79 17 24

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 28 31 15 5 0 18 2 74 7 40
2022 IS-04 18 43 10 0 0 29 0 86 0 10
2022 IS-05 26 25 8 10 0 25 7 74 14 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 28 30 16 5 0 18 2 73 7 40
2022 IS-04 18 33 10 10 0 29 0 72 14 10
2022 IS-05 26 32 10 0 0 25 7 86 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 27 42 13 3 2 12 0 79 6 40
2022 IS-04 34 30 10 10 0 16 0 77 12 10
2022 IS-05 26 41 10 0 0 24 0 87 0 10
2020 IS 41 22 16 8 0 14 0 72 9 37
2020 IS-05 36 9 18 18 0 18 0 56 22 11

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 28 34 16 7 0 13 2 73 8 40
2022 IS-04 43 29 18 0 0 10 0 80 0 10
2022 IS-05 18 34 15 8 0 17 7 69 11 10
2020 IS 61 22 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 36
2020 IS-05 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 16 23 20 3 0 31 8 63 5 40
2022 IS-04 19 10 10 0 0 53 8 75 0 10
2022 IS-05 34 17 7 10 0 15 17 75 14 10

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 30 33 22 2 0 8 5 72 2 40
2022 IS-04 18 35 19 0 0 20 8 74 0 10
2022 IS-05 30 25 30 0 0 8 7 64 0 10
2020 IS 32 27 30 5 3 0 3 61 8 37
2020 IS-05 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 IS 13 57 13 10 3 3 0 72 14 30
2019 IS-04 0 82 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 IS 17 21 25 25 4 4 4 41 32 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 31 38 23 5 0 2 0 71 5 40
2022 IS-04 27 45 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2022 IS-05 38 47 0 8 0 7 0 91 9 10
2020 IS 30 35 22 8 3 3 0 67 11 37
2020 IS-05 18 36 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2019 IS 23 37 23 7 7 3 0 62 14 30
2019 IS-04 9 45 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2018 IS 17 29 13 33 4 4 0 48 39 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 39 31 24 7 0 0 0 70 7 40
2022 IS-04 46 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 IS-05 43 40 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2020 IS 30 32 30 5 3 0 0 62 8 37
2020 IS-05 18 36 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2019 IS 31 28 34 3 3 0 0 59 7 29
2019 IS-04 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 IS 17 26 39 9 9 0 0 43 17 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 18 27 30 10 0 13 2 53 11 40
2022 IS-04 8 29 26 0 0 29 7 59 0 10
2022 IS-05 28 18 38 9 0 8 0 50 10 10
2020 IS 14 27 19 14 5 16 5 52 24 37
2020 IS-05 9 18 36 9 9 18 0 33 22 11
2019 IS 16 16 29 10 16 13 0 37 30 31
2019 IS-04 18 18 27 9 18 9 0 40 30 11
2018 IS 8 21 17 21 13 21 0 37 42 24

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 59 35 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 40
2022 IS-04 65 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 IS-05 56 34 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 IS 57 32 3 3 5 0 0 89 8 37
2020 IS-05 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 44 30 10 11 3 0 2 75 15 40
2022 IS-04 38 37 16 9 0 0 0 74 9 10
2022 IS-05 36 26 8 20 10 0 0 62 30 10
2020 IS 38 46 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 37
2020 IS-05 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 IS 26 55 3 6 10 0 0 81 16 31
2019 IS-04 18 73 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 57 25 3 2 10 0 3 84 13 40
2022 IS-04 54 10 8 0 17 0 10 71 19 10
2022 IS-05 44 38 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 10
2020 IS 50 44 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 36
2020 IS-05 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS 52 32 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2019 IS-04 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 40
2022 IS-04 65 16 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 IS-05 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 77 14 0 3 0 6 0 97 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 85 10 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 40
2022 IS-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 IS-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS 81 10 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2019 IS-04 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 23 49 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 40
2022 IS-04 9 58 16 18 0 0 0 66 18 10
2022 IS-05 26 41 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2020 IS 41 41 11 3 5 0 0 81 8 37
2020 IS-05 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 IS 58 32 6 0 0 3 0 93 0 31
2019 IS-04 55 36 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11

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 IS 12 88 40
2022 IS-05 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS-04 0 15 10 10 0 54 11 44 28 10
2020 IS 17 6 20 3 3 34 17 47 12 35
2020 IS-05 0 0 36 0 9 36 18 0 20 11
2019 IS 13 19 32 10 3 16 6 42 17 31
2019 IS-04 0 9 36 9 9 27 9 14 29 11
2018 IS 8 4 17 13 0 50 8 30 30 24

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 IS 32 17 18 7 3 20 2 64 13 40
2022 IS-04 55 0 18 7 10 9 0 61 19 10
2020 IS 27 30 14 8 3 16 3 70 13 37
2020 IS-05 18 45 0 9 9 18 0 78 22 11
2019 IS 35 29 19 3 6 6 0 69 10 31
2019 IS-04 36 36 0 9 9 9 0 80 20 11
2018 IS 4 46 17 13 0 17 4 63 16 24

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS-04 0 100 10
2022 IS-05 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 17 3 20 0 0 46 14 50 0 35
2020 IS-05 0 0 27 0 0 55 18 0 0 11
2019 IS 16 10 35 6 0 23 10 38 10 31
2019 IS-04 0 9 36 0 0 45 9 20 0 11
2018 IS 4 4 25 0 0 58 8 25 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 25 29 18 2 2 18 5 70 6 40
2022 IS-04 47 0 10 0 7 27 8 73 11 10
2020 IS 30 24 24 3 0 16 3 67 3 37
2020 IS-05 18 18 27 0 0 27 9 57 0 11
2019 IS 39 26 19 3 0 10 3 74 4 31
2019 IS-04 36 36 9 0 0 18 0 89 0 11
2018 IS 17 29 21 0 4 25 4 65 6 24

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 10 90 40
2022 IS-04 9 91 10
2022 IS-05 0 100 10
2020 IS 17 83 35
2020 IS-05 18 82 11
2019 IS 30 70 30
2019 IS-04 40 60 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 41 39 5 4 3 3 6 87 8 40
2022 IS-04 24 50 0 8 0 8 10 91 9 10
2022 IS-05 49 41 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 IS 57 30 0 3 3 5 3 94 6 37
2020 IS-05 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 IS 31 63 3 0 3 30

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 IS 56 44 30

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 IS 14 86 30

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 IS 51 49 30

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 IS 39 61 30

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 IS 13 87 30

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 IS 25 75 30

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 IS 9 91 30

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 IS 3 97 30

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 IS 3 97 30

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 IS 10 90 30

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 IS 16 84 30

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 IS 6 94 30

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 IS 39 61 30

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 IS 83 10 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30

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 IS 6 13 13 0 68 0 0 68 19 30

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 IS 7 6 21 13 43 9 0 62 15 30
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 56 35 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 40
2022 IS-04 43 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 IS-05 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 68 22 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 37
2020 IS-05 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 2 7 21 5 38 2 24 58 13 40
2022 IS-04 0 10 17 0 45 0 27 63 14 10
2022 IS-05 8 0 10 8 31 8 35 69 14 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 28 37 13 7 8 8 0 70 16 40
2022 IS-04 43 10 10 0 17 19 0 66 21 10
2022 IS-05 35 23 24 10 8 0 0 58 18 10
2020 IS 43 38 0 16 3 0 0 81 19 37
2020 IS-05 18 45 0 27 9 0 0 64 36 11
2019 IS 29 55 3 6 3 3 0 87 10 31
2019 IS-04 36 55 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2018 IS 42 46 4 0 8 0 0 88 8 24

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 9 23 32 31 5 40
2022 IS-04 8 39 28 15 10 10
2022 IS-05 16 11 45 28 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2022 IS-04 53 31 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 IS-05 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 49 35 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 37
2020 IS-05 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 51 35 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 40
2022 IS-04 43 41 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2022 IS-05 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 43 32 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 37
2020 IS-05 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 23 48 10 14 3 3 0 72 18 40
2022 IS-04 36 31 0 15 10 8 0 73 27 10
2022 IS-05 26 49 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 10
2020 IS 24 35 16 24 0 0 0 59 24 37
2020 IS-05 9 45 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
2019 IS 26 42 3 16 10 3 0 70 27 31
2019 IS-04 27 45 0 9 18 0 0 73 27 11
2018 IS 21 21 29 17 13 0 0 42 29 24

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 28 25 26 4 12 0 5 55 17 40
2022 IS-04 16 29 39 0 17 0 0 44 17 10
2022 IS-05 51 15 17 0 10 0 7 71 10 10
2020 IS 27 35 24 8 5 0 0 62 14 37
2020 IS-05 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 IS 19 35 23 0 23 0 0 55 23 31
2019 IS-04 9 36 18 0 36 0 0 45 36 11
2018 IS 38 33 21 4 4 0 0 71 8 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 7 38 32 5 18 0 0 45 23 40
2022 IS-04 8 28 46 0 17 0 0 36 17 10
2022 IS-05 10 46 27 0 17 0 0 56 17 10
2020 IS 14 16 24 27 19 0 0 30 46 37
2020 IS-05 0 9 27 27 36 0 0 9 64 11
2019 IS 13 13 16 39 19 0 0 26 58 31
2019 IS-04 27 18 18 18 18 0 0 45 36 11
2018 IS 4 13 21 25 38 0 0 17 63 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 3 21 29 20 28 0 0 24 48 40
2022 IS-04 0 19 45 18 17 0 0 19 36 10
2022 IS-05 10 16 15 23 37 0 0 26 60 10
2020 IS 8 24 24 22 22 0 0 32 43 37
2020 IS-05 0 18 36 9 36 0 0 18 45 11
2019 IS 10 29 13 23 26 0 0 39 48 31
2019 IS-04 18 36 18 0 27 0 0 55 27 11
2018 IS 4 8 29 25 33 0 0 13 58 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 13 31 31 13 10 0 3 45 23 40
2022 IS-04 0 28 46 7 10 0 8 31 19 10
2022 IS-05 28 31 24 10 7 0 0 59 17 10
2020 IS 19 14 3 39 22 0 3 34 63 36
2020 IS-05 9 9 9 36 36 0 0 18 73 11
2019 IS 10 13 19 42 16 0 0 23 58 31
2019 IS-04 9 9 45 18 18 0 0 18 36 11
2018 IS 0 4 21 25 50 0 0 4 75 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 16 21 34 7 16 0 7 39 25 40
2022 IS-04 11 27 36 7 10 0 8 42 19 10
2022 IS-05 25 16 42 8 10 0 0 40 18 10
2020 IS 19 25 25 17 11 0 3 46 29 36
2020 IS-05 9 18 45 9 18 0 0 27 27 11
2019 IS 23 19 19 23 16 0 0 42 39 31
2019 IS-04 36 9 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2018 IS 4 21 33 21 17 0 4 26 39 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 24 30 10 9 24 0 3 56 34 40
2022 IS-04 29 20 16 0 27 0 8 53 30 10
2022 IS-05 19 54 0 17 10 0 0 73 27 10
2020 IS 16 27 16 24 16 0 0 43 41 37
2020 IS-05 0 27 9 36 27 0 0 27 64 11
2019 IS 16 23 26 13 23 0 0 39 35 31
2019 IS-04 18 36 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2018 IS 13 17 25 21 25 0 0 29 46 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 27 20 28 9 13 0 3 48 23 40
2022 IS-04 39 10 33 0 10 0 8 53 11 10
2022 IS-05 28 39 0 15 17 0 0 67 33 10
2020 IS 19 35 22 11 11 0 3 56 22 37
2020 IS-05 9 36 18 18 18 0 0 45 36 11
2019 IS 23 29 29 6 13 0 0 52 19 31
2019 IS-04 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2018 IS 17 30 43 0 9 0 0 48 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 13 19 35 23 10 0 0 32 33 40
2022 IS-04 10 29 42 18 0 0 0 39 18 10
2022 IS-05 10 16 40 25 10 0 0 25 34 10
2020 IS 14 22 35 22 8 0 0 35 30 37
2020 IS-05 9 9 36 36 9 0 0 18 45 11
2019 IS 16 19 32 26 6 0 0 35 32 31
2019 IS-04 9 36 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2018 IS 4 17 35 35 9 0 0 22 43 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 21 35 24 11 8 0 0 56 20 40
2022 IS-04 21 45 16 9 10 0 0 66 18 10
2022 IS-05 25 36 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 10
2020 IS 19 28 31 22 0 0 0 47 22 36
2020 IS-05 18 27 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2019 IS 16 39 26 19 0 0 0 55 19 31
2019 IS-04 9 36 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2018 IS 9 22 35 22 13 0 0 30 35 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 47 32 5 8 5 0 3 82 13 40
2022 IS-04 56 25 0 10 0 0 8 89 11 10
2022 IS-05 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 IS 49 22 16 8 5 0 0 70 14 37
2020 IS-05 45 27 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 11
2019 IS 48 26 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 31
2019 IS-04 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 61 22 8 3 7 0 0 83 10 40
2022 IS-04 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 IS-05 61 15 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 10
2020 IS 25 22 31 14 8 0 0 47 22 36
2020 IS-05 27 18 27 9 18 0 0 45 27 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 35 40 18 5 3 0 0 75 7 40
2022 IS-04 46 44 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 IS-05 28 31 34 7 0 0 0 59 7 10
2020 IS 33 39 19 6 3 0 0 72 8 36
2020 IS-05 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 IS 28 48 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 29
2019 IS-04 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 IS 4 48 22 9 17 0 0 52 26 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 35 26 15 11 5 0 8 67 17 40
2022 IS-04 21 27 17 0 17 0 19 58 21 10
2022 IS-05 35 16 15 27 0 0 7 55 29 10
2020 IS 46 29 14 3 0 3 6 81 3 35
2020 IS-05 27 36 18 9 0 0 9 70 10 11
2019 IS 55 19 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 31
2019 IS-04 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 IS 61 13 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 50 30 15 3 0 0 3 82 3 40
2022 IS-04 31 34 27 0 0 0 9 70 0 10
2022 IS-05 59 24 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 IS 25 50 19 3 3 0 0 75 6 36
2020 IS-05 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 64 18 5 3 0 0 10 92 3 40
2022 IS-04 39 18 8 9 0 0 27 77 12 10
2022 IS-05 67 26 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2020 IS 69 25 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 36
2020 IS-05 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 IS 71 19 0 3 3 0 3 93 7 31
2019 IS-04 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 IS 87 0 0 4 4 0 4 91 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 70 14 11 2 0 0 3 86 2 40
2022 IS-04 62 17 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2022 IS-05 69 24 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 81 11 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 36
2020 IS-05 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2019 IS 81 3 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 31
2019 IS-04 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 IS 70 9 4 9 0 0 9 86 10 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 55 31 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 40
2022 IS-04 80 0 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2022 IS-05 59 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 58 22 14 6 0 0 0 81 6 36
2020 IS-05 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 IS 58 26 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 31
2019 IS-04 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 IS 42 33 13 4 4 0 4 78 9 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 66 22 4 8 0 0 0 87 8 40
2022 IS-04 73 8 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2022 IS-05 52 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 58 22 3 11 6 0 0 81 17 36
2020 IS-05 73 0 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11
2019 IS 45 35 6 3 10 0 0 81 13 31
2019 IS-04 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 IS 25 33 25 13 4 0 0 58 17 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 73 13 4 5 0 0 5 90 5 40
2022 IS-04 72 10 0 10 0 0 8 89 11 10
2022 IS-05 76 8 0 7 0 0 8 92 8 10
2020 IS 69 14 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 36
2020 IS-05 73 9 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11
2019 IS 61 10 3 3 3 0 19 88 8 31
2019 IS-04 82 0 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11
2018 IS 38 21 13 0 4 0 25 78 6 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 70 13 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 40
2022 IS-04 73 10 0 10 7 0 0 83 17 10
2022 IS-05 59 16 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 IS 65 24 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 37
2020 IS-05 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 IS 71 19 3 6 0 0 0 90 6 31
2019 IS-04 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 IS 63 21 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 78 12 2 2 3 0 3 92 5 40
2022 IS-04 81 9 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 IS-05 76 16 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 IS 81 11 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 37
2020 IS-05 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 IS 84 3 6 0 3 0 3 90 3 31
2019 IS-04 82 0 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 IS 79 13 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 52 21 17 3 5 0 2 74 8 40
2022 IS-04 71 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 IS-05 42 17 23 10 0 0 8 64 10 10
2020 IS 41 30 19 8 3 0 0 70 11 37
2020 IS-05 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 IS 48 26 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 31
2019 IS-04 45 18 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2018 IS 33 29 13 21 0 0 4 65 22 24

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 2 41 39 12 5 0 0 43 18 40
2022 IS-04 0 59 31 0 10 0 0 59 10 10
2022 IS-05 7 34 42 17 0 0 0 41 17 10
2020 IS 8 24 35 32 0 0 0 32 32 37
2020 IS-05 9 27 18 45 0 0 0 36 45 11
2019 IS 16 16 39 26 3 0 0 32 29 31
2019 IS-04 18 18 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11
2018 IS 4 8 46 33 8 0 0 13 42 24

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 8 16 36 27 12 0 0 39 24 40
2022 IS-04 10 8 26 38 18 0 0 56 18 10
2022 IS-05 0 17 48 27 7 0 0 34 17 10
2020 IS 11 28 36 17 8 0 0 25 39 36
2020 IS-05 9 36 36 9 9 0 0 18 45 11
2019 IS 17 27 40 10 7 0 0 17 43 30
2019 IS-04 30 10 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 10
2018 IS 21 21 50 8 0 0 0 8 42 24
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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 IS 23 58 19 0 40
2022 IS-04 26 65 9 0 10
2022 IS-05 25 59 16 0 10
2020 IS 32 32 32 3 37
2020 IS-05 36 27 36 0 11

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
2020 IS 50 50 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 52 8 16 8 7 0 10 66 17 40
2022 IS-04 56 0 10 9 7 0 18 68 20 10
2022 IS-05 45 8 27 11 0 0 10 58 12 10
2020 IS 36 17 17 14 3 0 14 61 19 36
2020 IS-05 30 10 30 20 0 0 10 44 22 10
2019 IS 45 23 10 6 10 0 6 72 17 31
2019 IS-04 36 36 0 9 9 0 9 80 20 11
2018 IS 50 17 8 17 0 0 8 73 18 24

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
2020 IS 17 33 25 0 25 0 0 50 25 12

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
2020 IS 17 25 33 0 25 0 0 42 25 12
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