2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Infrastructure Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	39	11	7	4	78	11	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	40	9	9	2	80	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	50	4	4	5	87	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	41	8	7	5	81	11	414
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	37	6	5	4	85	9	54

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued 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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	38	10	8	5	0	76	14	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	29	14	7	5	0	75	12	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	28	4	4	11	0	81	15	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	37	9	7	5	0	78	13	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	37	6	4	2	2	89	6	54

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	36	9	4	2	0	84	7	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	33	10	3	1	0	86	4	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	20	15	15	2	0	68	17	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	36	9	3	2	0	86	5	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	26	11	4	0	2	85	4	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	38	13	5	3	1	79	8	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	32	3	9	3	0	85	12	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	32	7	5	6	0	82	11	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	37	7	5	5	0	83	10	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	34	9	2	2	0	87	4	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	36	15	8	4	1	73	12	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	27	14	6	4	1	76	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	28	7	7	8	0	78	15	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	34	11	9	6	1	74	15	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	23	15	4	2	0	80	5	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	38	13	8	5	0	73	14	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	24	14	10	5	1	71	15	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	34	5	9	6	0	80	15	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	34	11	8	5	0	76	13	414
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	26	9	4	2	0	85	5	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	29	16	12	7	4	1	63	20	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	26	17	11	6	3	0	64	18	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	15	29	8	8	0	2	54	16	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	26	15	10	10	2	0	64	21	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	23	11	9	2	4	0	77	11	54

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	27	6	3	1	1	1	90	3	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	37	8	3	0	1	1	89	3	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	35	17	2	3	0	2	78	5	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	20	11	2	1	1	1	86	3	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	25	9	7	0	0	2	84	7	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	33	5	4	3	0	0	88	7	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	33	5	6	1	0	0	88	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	21	18	5	2	0	2	75	7	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	25	10	6	4	1	0	81	9	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	26	7	6	2	0	0	85	8	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	29	6	4	4	0	86	8	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	21	7	8	1	1	84	9	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	19	8	5	2	0	86	6	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	27	9	5	3	1	83	8	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	23	4	3	2	0	91	5	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	37	12	7	4	6	1	75	12	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	22	10	8	3	6	0	78	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	26	10	7	2	7	0	81	9	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	38	10	7	3	5	0	79	10	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	28	9	0	0	4	0	90	0	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	38	15	10	8	2	66	19	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	28	10	8	9	2	73	17	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	21	17	4	8	2	70	12	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	40	11	8	4	2	76	12	414
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	33	7	6	2	2	85	8	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	34	17	17	10	5	1	54	28	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	27	14	15	10	3	0	60	25	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	19	18	19	8	4	0	53	28	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	37	17	10	4	4	0	67	15	413
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	32	11	11	4	5	0	72	16	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	33	16	17	11	1	1	55	28	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	32	16	19	10	1	0	53	30	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	24	14	18	9	0	2	58	28	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	43	15	10	6	2	0	69	16	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	30	8	9	4	6	0	78	14	54

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	38	12	9	5	0	0	75	14	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	31	11	6	3	0	0	80	9	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	28	6	0	8	0	0	87	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	34	9	9	4	0	0	77	13	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	38	2	2	2	2	2	94	4	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	45	7	12	4	77	15	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	49	8	12	1	78	14	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	52	9	7	2	82	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	41	10	11	3	75	15	414
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	37	13	11	2	74	13	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	35	8	8	3	0	0	81	11	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	36	6	9	0	1	0	84	9	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	26	9	10	2	0	0	80	11	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	30	8	7	4	2	1	80	11	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	22	6	7	2	2	0	85	9	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	43	13	8	4	1	75	12	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	41	11	10	3	0	76	13	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	49	12	8	4	0	77	11	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	38	12	12	3	1	72	15	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	36	9	11	2	0	78	13	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	28	7	3	3	1	1	87	6	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	26	5	8	0	1	0	87	8	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	17	7	4	2	0	2	88	5	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	40	17	9	5	3	0	69	14	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	36	13	13	6	5	0	67	20	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	30	9	11	11	2	2	69	23	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	37	16	10	4	2	0	69	15	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	23	19	13	6	0	2	62	19	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	24	16	7	8	1	4	68	15	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	27	13	4	2	1	4	79	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	19	18	2	6	0	11	71	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	25	14	8	5	1	1	73	13	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	21	9	4	0	0	5	86	4	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	25	11	5	3	1	4	80	8	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	20	20	4	3	0	3	73	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	27	9	4	2	0	5	84	6	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	23	13	5	2	2	2	79	7	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	26	13	5	0	0	5	80	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	8	4	2	2	4	5	92	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	7	3	3	2	4	4	91	5	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	11	9	2	0	3	5	88	2	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	81	6	4	1	2	3	2	92	4	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	87	2	2	4	0	2	4	94	4	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	7	6	2	3	1	9	89	5	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	6	5	2	2	1	7	90	4	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	15	7	0	5	0	15	86	6	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	84	4	3	1	1	2	5	95	2	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	87	6	4	0	0	0	4	96	0	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	35	10	12	9	3	3	66	23	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	35	9	18	8	4	0	64	27	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	26	11	14	12	3	2	60	28	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	31	12	13	11	4	2	62	25	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	17	13	15	6	4	4	64	22	54

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	39	12	8	4	0	77	12	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	37	12	6	5	0	78	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	45	9	2	6	0	83	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	36	9	8	5	0	78	13	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	43	4	7	0	2	89	7	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	36	12	7	4	0	77	11	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	42	10	7	1	0	82	8	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	39	2	9	6	0	83	15	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	34	11	8	4	0	77	12	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	30	11	7	2	2	79	9	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	33	15	10	3	0	0	73	13	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	31	16	4	3	0	1	76	8	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	25	14	10	2	0	0	74	12	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	40	11	7	3	1	0	79	9	412
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	34	9	5	0	2	4	84	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	45	15	5	4	3	0	75	10	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	40	14	6	5	3	0	75	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	23	15	15	2	0	2	68	17	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	43	15	7	3	3	0	74	10	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	51	11	6	4	2	0	79	9	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	33	10	10	6	0	0	73	16	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	31	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	31	11	6	2	0	2	81	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	27	12	12	5	1	0	71	18	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	30	4	4	0	2	2	92	4	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	33	19	10	10	0	61	20	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	35	15	4	3	0	78	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	43	21	0	3	0	76	3	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	30	22	13	9	0	56	22	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	39	11	4	0	2	85	4	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	23	4	2	3	2	1	91	5	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	18	5	2	0	1	0	93	2	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	19	7	2	0	0	2	91	2	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	23	30	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	22	28	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	15	30	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	26	35	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	27	41	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	32	49	5	3	7	270
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	1	38	39	6	13	2	70
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	17	26	16	37	3	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	19	60	4	4	6	161

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	36	8	4	2	0	87	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	44	2	7	2	0	90	8	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	39	7	2	4	0	88	5	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	33	7	4	1	1	87	6	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	30	6	2	0	0	92	2	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	47	14	12	4	1	0	69	16	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	57	8	11	3	1	0	77	14	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	39	11	8	6	5	0	75	14	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	45	12	8	2	1	0	77	10	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	35	13	5	2	0	2	79	7	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	30	36	14	5	0	1	19	44	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	22	39	21	6	2	2	28	31	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	26	38	15	10	0	0	25	37	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	30	34	15	5	0	1	20	45	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	28	20	31	11	2	0	43	36	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	21	37	18	7	1	2	26	36	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	20	31	23	8	2	2	32	35	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	36	26	13	6	0	5	19	53	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	21	29	25	11	1	2	37	34	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	21	25	19	20	4	0	41	33	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	24	30	17	7	0	1	24	46	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	12	30	30	17	1	1	48	22	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	19	32	28	13	0	0	41	27	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	29	31	15	7	1	0	22	47	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	15	24	35	11	4	0	47	27	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	24	27	20	10	1	3	31	41	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	12	23	26	25	2	4	54	22	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	12	27	18	29	5	2	50	21	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	23	31	17	10	1	3	28	40	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	15	15	27	26	7	0	57	27	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	17	34	19	10	3	5	31	32	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	12	23	26	21	4	4	51	23	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	7	25	20	24	7	8	52	18	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	22	30	21	8	3	2	30	39	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	17	22	24	18	6	2	46	30	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	18	43	17	8	1	1	26	30	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	15	30	26	15	3	2	43	25	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	11	18	31	11	15	4	10	31	33	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	19	37	22	9	1	2	32	29	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	24	20	15	22	6	2	40	38	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	7	23	38	26	0	2	66	11	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	7	23	28	36	1	2	66	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	8	22	45	15	3	3	64	12	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	7	22	37	29	1	1	67	11	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	3	15	39	39	2	0	79	5	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	31	21	21	14	1	44	35	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	38	13	18	9	3	59	28	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	36	13	17	8	0	62	25	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	39	20	16	4	2	59	21	413
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	33	17	11	6	7	64	18	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	29	5	5	3	0	87	8	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	22	8	8	5	2	79	13	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	20	2	8	2	0	88	10	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	27	8	5	4	1	83	9	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	32	6	8	0	2	87	8	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	23	4	5	1	0	90	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	19	4	5	1	0	90	6	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	77	17	4	0	2	0	94	2	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	27	5	4	2	0	89	6	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	21	6	4	2	2	88	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	33	5	2	2	1	0	90	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	27	6	3	1	0	0	91	3	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	33	3	0	2	0	0	95	2	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	32	6	4	2	1	0	87	7	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	30	0	0	0	2	2	100	0	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	42	10	6	4	2	79	10	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	35	7	7	5	3	81	12	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	23	6	7	3	4	82	11	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	41	11	6	3	2	80	9	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	41	4	2	0	4	94	2	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	38	12	4	2	5	82	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	36	10	4	0	8	85	5	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	29	6	10	4	9	77	15	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	33	15	4	2	3	78	6	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	34	9	4	0	2	86	4	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	36	7	4	3	0	86	7	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	23	5	6	3	1	85	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	22	4	7	2	0	87	9	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	36	6	3	2	1	89	5	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	36	2	0	0	0	98	0	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	25	9	5	3	7	5	80	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	23	10	5	2	7	5	81	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	32	2	5	4	9	7	86	11	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	25	11	5	3	7	5	79	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	20	9	5	5	7	6	78	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	34	10	2	4	6	7	82	7	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	32	13	2	2	9	1	81	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	40	11	5	1	8	1	81	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	30	29	0	3	15	0	63	3	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	32	8	5	4	6	4	81	10	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	29	7	5	3	5	4	83	9	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	41	0	9	4	4	6	85	15	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	25	18	3	3	31	4	63	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	13	17	5	3	43	5	53	14	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	18	10	2	6	38	5	68	14	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	13	8	23	8	28	10	38	50	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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	28	15	6	3	8	7	71	11	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	21	16	8	2	13	7	67	12	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	37	13	2	4	6	11	78	7	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	30	14	7	5	4	5	72	13	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	26	7	4	2	14	6	84	7	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	34	15	13	5	5	2	65	18	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	35	12	13	6	8	5	65	21	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	32	15	10	11	4	2	62	22	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	33	14	10	4	3	1	71	15	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	33	15	6	2	2	7	75	8	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	35	22	8	4	2	1	65	12	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	38	17	5	2	2	0	76	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	23	20	11	2	2	0	66	13	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	36	22	6	3	2	0	68	9	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	25	17	6	0	0	2	77	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	22	20	10	9	15	6	50	25	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	21	14	9	6	23	4	61	20	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	32	20	11	2	18	6	57	17	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	23	18	11	10	12	6	52	26	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	22	15	8	4	15	2	68	14	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	34	3	4	2	91	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	42	0	2	0	98	2	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	41	2	5	2	91	7	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	31	9	12	9	1	70	21	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	32	9	10	4	2	77	14	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	38	9	3	7	6	81	10	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	35	5	13	7	0	75	20	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	17	4	19	4	2	73	23	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	36	9	5	4	1	82	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	28	5	7	3	1	84	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	33	4	5	5	2	86	10	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	31	7	5	1	0	87	6	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	36	4	4	2	2	90	6	54

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	21	2	2	1	1	96	3	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	89	8	0	1	1	1	98	1	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	18	3	0	0	0	97	0	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	82	12	2	2	2	0	1	94	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	90	5	0	0	0	1	3	100	0	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	85	12	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	84	9	4	1	1	0	1	93	3	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	90	8	2	0	0	0	0	98	0	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	31	20	6	2	1	1	70	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	36	13	1	0	3	0	85	1	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	36	19	2	0	6	2	77	3	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	30	13	4	1	3	0	81	6	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	21	11	4	0	9	0	83	4	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	140
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	89	54

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	50

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	29	50

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	50

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	50

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	53	50

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	52	50

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	55	50

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	50

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	47	50

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	50

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	50

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	50

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	50

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	40	50

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	76	50

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	41	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	61	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	50

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	74	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	49	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	42	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	8	10	3	2	48	16	57	15	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	2	9	6	2	56	16	40	27	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	2	17	2	0	35	27	51	5	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	11	21	5	4	32	12	47	15	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	9	13	4	4	30	19	61	15	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	31	12	4	2	21	4	76	8	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	22	13	6	2	25	3	71	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	36	10	0	0	17	5	87	0	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	29	17	5	1	15	1	72	7	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	20	13	4	0	13	5	79	5	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	140
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	417

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	58	24

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	25	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	80	20	24

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	24

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	24

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	30

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	86	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	24

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	24

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	79	24

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	24

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	30

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	24

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	30

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	24

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	30

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	30

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	24

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	30

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	30

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	79	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	23

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	23

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	77	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	30

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	54	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	48	23

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	67	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	42	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	35	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	12	13	2	2	48	13	56	10	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	3	10	3	1	58	11	56	13	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	8	20	0	3	38	18	47	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	12	21	2	2	37	10	54	6	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	8	15	0	4	37	15	62	8	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	35	12	2	3	19	3	78	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	21	12	5	2	22	2	74	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	35	14	3	3	12	8	75	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	27	17	2	1	17	2	75	5	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	19	9	4	0	23	4	82	5	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	92	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	91	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	93	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	35	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	43	10

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	73	27	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	91	9	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	84	16	56

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	33	12	17	2	2	0	69	19	55
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	35	7	11	2	0	0	80	13	46

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	31	8	5	4	2	4	82	10	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	37	7	3	1	2	3	88	4	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	38	13	2	2	0	4	83	4	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	83	2	1	3	475
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	76	1	0	4	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	62	0	0	9	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	30	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	24	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	40	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	66	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	68	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	39	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	41	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	49	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	54	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	51	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	41	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	86	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	79	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	86	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	81	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	88	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	81	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	82	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	85	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	86	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	94	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	76	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	80	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	65	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	13	2	3	3	0	3	91	7	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	12	0	2	2	0	4	96	4	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	80	12	3	0	0	4	0	97	0	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	19	13	11	44	2	2	58	29	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	25	14	12	34	4	2	48	37	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	16	0	25	41	4	0	69	31	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	17	14	15	42	4	1	59	26	480
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	15	17	14	35	5	1	52	30	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	29	9	12	31	8	0	46	44	25

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	29	6	5	4	1	1	85	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	29	3	5	2	2	1	90	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	26	6	3	2	0	5	89	5	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	4	10	8	44	5	27	76	9	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	1	7	9	3	50	5	25	75	11	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	4	9	5	30	5	47	74	8	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	42	16	10	6	4	0	67	17	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	39	17	7	5	4	0	69	13	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	37	24	7	7	12	0	56	17	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	42	13	5	1	2	0	80	7	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	35	13	4	4	0	2	79	8	54

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	24	39	23	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	27	33	23	8	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	25	15	35	10	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	31	8	4	3	2	1	85	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	27	4	2	1	3	1	93	3	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	35	10	0	0	5	5	89	0	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	28	9	9	6	1	0	76	15	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	28	9	8	3	2	0	79	12	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	29	3	13	4	0	7	78	19	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	42	14	14	7	2	0	64	21	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	36	9	10	6	3	0	74	16	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	38	12	11	3	7	0	72	16	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	35	16	13	6	2	0	64	20	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	39	13	4	8	2	2	74	12	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	47	16	16	3	1	0	65	19	230

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	28	16	6	10	3	68	16	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	27	16	10	8	1	66	18	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	32	27	2	15	0	56	17	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	30	21	8	13	1	57	22	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	39	9	8	17	0	66	24	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	25	27	17	21	1	34	39	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	36	26	10	9	0	56	19	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	26	20	22	9	0	49	31	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	21	26	24	16	0	34	40	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	33	32	11	5	0	51	17	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	24	25	19	20	0	1	35	40	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	23	23	13	7	0	0	57	20	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	21	31	7	20	0	0	42	27	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	24	25	20	16	1	0	39	36	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	21	24	15	6	2	0	54	21	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	23	26	18	18	1	2	36	38	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	28	20	10	12	1	0	57	23	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	17	30	10	14	6	0	42	26	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	25	23	21	15	0	1	39	37	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	34	13	11	11	2	0	64	23	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	26	19	9	12	0	3	59	21	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	22	14	3	4	1	1	79	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	24	11	12	6	0	0	71	19	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	28	17	13	11	1	1	58	25	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	34	8	10	0	0	4	82	10	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	28	21	12	16	0	1	50	29	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	33	16	6	7	0	0	72	13	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	26	15	17	3	0	0	65	20	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	25	24	12	14	1	0	50	26	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	38	19	14	2	0	0	66	15	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	31	20	11	8	1	1	61	19	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	27	17	7	8	1	1	68	15	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	26	16	12	6	0	0	65	19	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	33	21	7	5	1	0	67	12	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	33	21	6	4	2	0	69	10	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	30	25	16	14	0	1	44	31	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	37	20	12	11	0	0	58	23	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	32	18	19	12	0	0	51	31	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	27	28	17	8	1	0	47	25	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	28	21	13	7	2	2	57	22	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	30	23	13	12	1	52	25	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	27	19	9	9	0	64	18	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	23	30	14	12	0	44	26	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	26	21	16	8	0	56	23	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	34	22	8	7	0	63	15	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	28	11	7	5	1	1	76	13	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	31	8	6	3	0	1	83	9	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	27	15	4	4	0	3	76	8	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	23	13	8	6	1	1	72	14	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	26	4	11	2	2	2	83	14	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	26	14	5	4	1	77	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	21	14	4	2	1	80	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	29	23	5	2	3	69	7	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	31	23	9	6	0	1	62	14	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	35	18	2	3	0	1	76	5	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	25	11	17	2	0	0	70	18	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	32	20	10	4	1	0	65	14	413
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	32	15	4	2	0	0	79	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	23	15	11	11	0	2	62	22	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	19	13	2	11	1	2	72	14	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	23	15	4	2	0	0	79	6	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	19	13	8	6	1	0	73	14	417
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	15	11	8	6	0	0	75	13	54

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	29	9	4	2	1	85	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	19	13	2	0	2	85	2	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	22	17	0	7	0	76	7	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	11	5	2	3	1	7	89	6	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	7	2	1	2	1	7	94	4	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	11	3	0	6	0	12	90	6	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	11	6	2	2	1	3	89	5	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	86	6	4	2	2	0	0	92	4	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	77	8	4	2	3	1	5	91	5	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	9	2	2	1	3	2	95	3	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	10	4	2	2	0	10	92	4	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	76	9	4	4	4	1	2	88	8	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	8	4	2	4	0	2	90	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	68	19	7	3	1	0	3	89	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	13	4	3	1	0	2	92	4	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	11	10	0	0	0	3	90	0	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	20	10	3	3	1	1	83	7	415
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	19	2	6	4	0	0	89	9	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	18	6	6	4	0	2	84	11	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	13	7	4	2	1	1	87	6	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	27	4	5	2	0	3	89	7	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	16	11	4	6	1	2	79	10	414
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	19	2	4	2	0	0	92	6	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	14	6	3	1	0	12	90	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	4	0	0	0	0	18	100	0	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	8	3	0	0	0	21	96	0	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	12	6	2	1	1	16	88	5	412
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	2	0	0	0	0	37	100	0	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	76	13	4	2	1	0	4	93	3	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	83	11	2	0	1	0	4	97	1	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	21	10	0	0	0	6	89	0	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	16	6	3	1	1	4	89	4	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	13	6	2	0	0	4	92	2	54

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	79	8	4	2	2	0	4	92	4	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	14	4	5	3	1	3	88	9	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	16	5	9	5	0	4	80	15	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	77	10	5	1	3	1	3	90	5	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	6	11	0	2	0	0	87	2	53

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	27	12	5	3	3	79	9	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	21	13	4	3	1	80	7	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	16	23	7	2	6	66	10	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	26	12	4	2	1	82	6	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	24	6	6	0	2	88	6	54

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	27	39	19	8	33	27	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	35	35	12	4	50	15	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	34	32	17	3	48	20	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	27	39	17	5	40	22	418
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	43	36	0	4	61	4	54

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	24	37	17	10	27	36	570
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	17	39	21	15	36	25	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	3	17	45	27	8	35	20	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	19	42	19	8	27	31	416
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	7	38	25	26	50	11	53

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	61	13	1	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	64	14	3	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	39	30	7	40

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	56	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	19	10	8	9	2	15	67	21	575
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	10	11	2	5	6	19	76	10	140
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	3	11	8	0	12	17	73	11	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	19	15	10	12	1	4	62	23	411
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	19	8	11	6	2	8	73	19	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	20	14	20	29	0	6	34	52	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	33	13	17	16	0	0	54	33	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	14	14	18	43	1	7	19	66	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	18	12	9	38	4	8	33	53	25

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Infrastructure Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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