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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 30 37 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 35
2022 PG-02 38 25 14 10 13 0 0 63 23 15
2020 PG 31 34 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 32
2019 PG 20 47 7 20 3 3 0 69 24 30
2019 PG-02 27 45 0 18 0 9 0 80 20 11
2018 PG 28 44 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 29 41 9 9 12 0 0 69 21 35
2022 PG-02 34 18 14 6 28 0 0 52 33 15
2020 PG 27 30 13 20 10 0 0 57 30 30
2019 PG 20 40 7 23 10 0 0 60 33 30
2019 PG-02 9 64 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 11
2018 PG 20 36 8 24 12 0 0 56 36 25

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 67 13 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 35
2022 PG-02 76 0 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 15
2020 PG 60 23 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2019 PG 50 43 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 30
2019 PG-02 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 48 40 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 43 32 8 6 11 0 0 75 17 35
2022 PG-02 50 13 18 0 18 0 0 63 18 15
2020 PG 31 44 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 32
2019 PG 40 37 7 10 3 3 0 79 14 30
2019 PG-02 36 45 0 9 0 9 0 90 10 11
2018 PG 36 36 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 27 26 13 15 16 3 0 55 31 35
2022 PG-02 35 15 17 11 22 0 0 50 33 15
2020 PG 19 45 16 6 6 6 0 69 14 31
2019 PG 17 23 37 7 17 0 0 40 23 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 36 0 18 0 0 45 18 11
2018 PG 20 28 4 20 24 0 4 50 46 25

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 20 36 10 20 12 3 0 58 32 35
2022 PG-02 35 17 10 25 13 0 0 52 38 15
2020 PG 27 43 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 30
2019 PG 17 23 30 17 13 0 0 40 30 30
2019 PG-02 18 36 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2018 PG 20 28 4 24 20 0 4 50 46 25

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 PG 13 40 10 26 5 5 0 56 33 35
2022 PG-02 19 38 5 27 6 5 0 60 35 15
2020 PG 26 26 19 16 3 10 0 57 21 31
2019 PG 13 23 30 13 17 3 0 38 31 30
2019 PG-02 9 27 27 9 18 9 0 40 30 11
2018 PG 16 12 20 20 28 0 4 29 50 25
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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 PG 58 29 4 3 3 0 3 90 6 35
2022 PG-02 47 32 10 6 0 0 6 84 6 15
2020 PG 41 38 13 0 3 6 0 83 3 32
2019 PG 30 33 17 13 3 0 3 66 17 30
2019 PG-02 18 55 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 47 36 8 3 4 0 3 85 7 35
2022 PG-02 30 39 11 6 9 0 6 73 16 15
2020 PG 34 31 9 13 3 9 0 72 17 32
2019 PG 33 30 10 17 10 0 0 63 27 30
2019 PG-02 36 36 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 32 36 16 4 8 0 4 71 13 25

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 63 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2022 PG-02 64 25 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2020 PG 47 28 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 32
2019 PG 28 41 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 29
2019 PG-02 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 PG 40 32 8 8 12 0 0 72 20 25

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 PG 40 27 10 6 18 0 0 67 24 35
2022 PG-02 29 23 15 6 28 0 0 52 33 15
2020 PG 31 41 9 13 0 6 0 77 13 32
2019 PG 17 37 23 13 10 0 0 53 23 30
2019 PG-02 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 20 36 8 12 8 16 0 67 24 25

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 32 19 17 11 21 0 0 51 32 35
2022 PG-02 29 23 5 16 28 0 0 52 43 15
2020 PG 25 34 13 22 6 0 0 59 28 32
2019 PG 13 37 27 3 20 0 0 50 23 30
2019 PG-02 27 36 9 0 27 0 0 64 27 11
2018 PG 8 28 28 20 16 0 0 36 36 25

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 PG 24 19 22 16 18 0 0 43 34 35
2022 PG-02 23 19 10 21 28 0 0 41 48 15
2020 PG 25 25 22 19 9 0 0 50 28 32
2019 PG 7 27 30 23 13 0 0 33 37 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 27 9 18 0 0 45 27 11
2018 PG 4 32 24 28 12 0 0 36 40 25

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 PG 26 25 19 10 18 2 0 53 28 35
2022 PG-02 29 23 5 6 33 5 0 54 41 15
2020 PG 22 44 13 16 6 0 0 66 22 32
2019 PG 7 27 17 27 23 0 0 33 50 30
2019 PG-02 18 18 27 9 27 0 0 36 36 11
2018 PG 0 32 28 20 20 0 0 32 40 25
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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 PG 24 44 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 35
2022 PG-02 17 45 20 6 13 0 0 62 19 15
2020 PG 23 33 20 10 13 0 0 57 23 30
2019 PG 13 43 13 23 3 0 3 59 28 30
2019 PG-02 18 45 9 18 0 0 9 70 20 11
2018 PG 12 32 28 20 8 0 0 44 28 25

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 28 38 11 19 4 0 0 66 23 35
2022 PG-02 29 43 5 13 9 0 0 72 23 15
2020 PG 34 34 10 14 7 0 0 69 21 29
2019 PG 23 33 10 13 17 0 3 59 31 30
2019 PG-02 27 27 9 9 18 0 9 60 30 11
2018 PG 24 40 16 4 16 0 0 64 20 25

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 PG 51 37 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 35
2022 PG-02 52 33 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 15
2020 PG 41 31 16 6 3 3 0 74 10 32
2019 PG 23 37 17 17 3 0 3 62 21 30
2019 PG-02 36 36 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11
2018 PG 36 36 16 0 12 0 0 72 12 25

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 38 13 19 14 0 0 54 33 35
2022 PG-02 16 43 22 5 15 0 0 58 19 15
2020 PG 26 23 23 26 3 0 0 48 29 31
2019 PG 14 34 17 24 10 0 0 48 34 29
2019 PG-02 27 27 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2018 PG 8 52 8 20 12 0 0 60 32 25

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 PG 59 24 8 3 4 2 0 84 7 35
2022 PG-02 58 10 11 6 9 5 0 72 16 15
2020 PG 38 28 22 6 6 0 0 66 13 32

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 21 50 11 3 13 3 0 72 16 35
2022 PG-02 18 43 10 6 23 0 0 61 29 15
2020 PG 23 23 26 16 13 0 0 45 29 31
2019 PG 10 33 27 20 7 3 0 45 28 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2018 PG 12 36 16 16 20 0 0 48 36 25

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 PG 50 18 15 6 2 8 0 74 9 35
2022 PG-02 66 5 17 0 0 12 0 81 0 15
2020 PG 63 16 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 32
2019 PG 40 30 27 3 0 0 0 70 3 30
2019 PG-02 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 32 33 13 12 2 8 0 70 16 35
2022 PG-02 34 22 19 14 0 12 0 63 16 15
2020 PG 38 25 19 16 0 3 0 65 16 32
2019 PG 40 13 27 7 10 0 3 55 17 30
2019 PG-02 36 18 27 0 18 0 0 55 18 11

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 66 5 12 0 0 12 4 85 0 35
2022 PG-02 56 5 28 0 0 12 0 69 0 15
2020 PG 66 9 3 9 0 6 6 86 11 32
2019 PG 63 3 10 0 7 3 13 80 8 30
2019 PG-02 73 0 9 0 0 9 9 89 0 11

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 62 9 0 0 0 14 15 100 0 35
2022 PG-02 51 11 0 0 0 24 14 100 0 15
2020 PG 69 9 0 0 0 9 13 100 0 32
2019 PG 63 7 10 3 0 0 17 84 4 30
2019 PG-02 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 26 41 0 21 7 3 2 70 30 35
2022 PG-02 22 44 0 25 9 0 0 66 34 15
2020 PG 16 31 9 28 16 0 0 47 44 32
2019 PG 7 30 20 30 13 0 0 37 43 30
2019 PG-02 18 18 18 45 0 0 0 36 45 11
2018 PG 8 24 20 24 20 0 4 33 46 25

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 41 25 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 35
2022 PG-02 34 13 11 18 24 0 0 47 43 15
2020 PG 23 33 27 10 7 0 0 57 17 30
2019 PG 20 37 20 20 3 0 0 57 23 30
2019 PG-02 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 PG 8 54 17 8 13 0 0 63 21 24

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 42 26 10 11 10 0 0 69 21 35
2022 PG-02 27 28 16 6 23 0 0 56 29 15
2020 PG 21 34 28 17 0 0 0 55 17 29
2019 PG 30 43 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 30
2019 PG-02 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 24 48 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25

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 PG 37 33 11 14 6 0 0 69 19 35
2022 PG-02 34 29 18 6 13 0 0 63 19 15
2020 PG 16 50 9 22 3 0 0 66 25 32
2019 PG 20 30 17 27 7 0 0 50 33 30
2019 PG-02 27 27 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2018 PG 16 48 4 16 16 0 0 64 32 25

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 PG 27 36 9 17 8 3 0 64 26 35
2022 PG-02 17 19 21 24 19 0 0 36 43 15
2020 PG 19 31 31 9 3 6 0 53 13 32
2019 PG 13 37 20 17 3 10 0 56 22 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 9 18 9 18 0 56 33 11
2018 PG 12 32 24 16 12 0 4 46 29 25

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 PG 44 22 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 35
2022 PG-02 50 24 0 11 14 0 0 75 25 15
2020 PG 32 35 13 10 10 0 0 68 19 31
2019 PG 20 53 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 30
2019 PG-02 18 64 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2018 PG 36 40 0 8 16 0 0 76 24 25

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 16 43 21 5 0 0 30 26 35
2022 PG-02 10 29 35 25 0 0 0 39 25 15
2020 PG 16 23 35 13 13 0 0 39 26 31
2019 PG 13 20 33 17 10 7 0 36 29 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 27 18 0 9 0 50 20 11
2018 PG 12 24 28 12 24 0 0 36 36 25

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 PG 79 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 PG-02 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PG 39 29 32 35
2022 PG-02 38 36 26 15
2020 PG 34 25 41 32
2019 PG 40 13 47 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 55 11
2018 PG 52 12 36 25

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 PG 7 32 47 0 0 15 10
2020 PG 9 18 55 0 0 18 11
2019 PG 17 8 67 0 0 8 12
2018 PG 0 8 85 0 0 8 13
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 43 41 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 35
2022 PG-02 32 48 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2020 PG 47 33 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 30
2019 PG 33 50 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2019 PG-02 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 36 52 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25

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 PG 26 43 2 19 10 0 0 69 29 35
2022 PG-02 23 39 5 11 22 0 0 62 33 15
2020 PG 19 50 28 3 0 0 0 69 3 32
2019 PG 17 40 23 13 7 0 0 57 20 30
2019 PG-02 9 45 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2018 PG 12 44 20 16 8 0 0 56 24 25

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 PG 23 39 24 6 0 6 3 6 67 35
2022 PG-02 28 38 17 5 0 7 6 5 75 15
2020 PG 13 25 41 19 3 0 0 22 38 32
2019 PG 27 37 27 7 0 3 0 7 66 30
2019 PG-02 9 18 55 9 0 9 0 10 30 11
2018 PG 36 24 32 8 0 0 0 8 60 25

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 PG 32 31 23 14 0 0 0 14 63 35
2022 PG-02 39 36 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 15
2020 PG 9 13 53 25 0 0 0 25 22 32
2019 PG 13 27 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 30
2019 PG-02 0 45 45 9 0 0 0 9 45 11
2018 PG 20 32 40 8 0 0 0 8 52 25

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 PG 24 35 35 6 0 0 0 6 59 35
2022 PG-02 43 27 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 15
2020 PG 19 28 41 6 3 0 3 10 48 32
2019 PG 20 20 30 27 0 3 0 28 41 30
2019 PG-02 0 27 27 36 0 9 0 40 30 11
2018 PG 16 28 40 16 0 0 0 16 44 25

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 PG 35 23 25 10 4 3 0 15 59 35
2022 PG-02 30 20 27 17 0 7 0 18 53 15
2020 PG 28 44 19 6 3 0 0 9 72 32
2019 PG 37 20 30 7 0 7 0 7 61 30
2019 PG-02 9 18 45 18 0 9 0 20 30 11
2018 PG 48 32 16 4 0 0 0 4 80 25

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 PG 35 33 17 4 8 3 0 12 70 35
2022 PG-02 39 38 16 0 0 7 0 0 83 15
2020 PG 38 16 31 6 6 3 0 13 55 32
2019 PG 40 27 17 10 0 7 0 11 71 30
2019 PG-02 9 36 27 9 0 18 0 11 56 11
2018 PG 52 28 8 4 4 4 0 8 83 25

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 PG 26 27 23 16 4 3 0 21 55 35
2022 PG-02 45 21 5 23 0 7 0 24 70 15
2020 PG 25 16 41 16 3 0 0 19 41 32
2019 PG 23 30 30 17 0 0 0 17 53 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 36 18 0 0 0 18 45 11
2018 PG 4 32 52 4 0 4 4 4 39 25

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 PG 7 18 42 28 2 0 3 31 26 35
2022 PG-02 16 10 46 27 0 0 0 27 26 15
2020 PG 19 19 41 19 3 0 0 22 38 32
2019 PG 23 30 27 17 0 0 3 17 55 30
2019 PG-02 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 11

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 3 39 19 14 24 0 0 42 39 35
2022 PG-02 7 35 10 21 28 0 0 42 48 15
2020 PG 10 29 26 26 6 3 0 40 33 31
2019 PG 10 10 33 33 13 0 0 20 47 30
2019 PG-02 9 9 27 27 27 0 0 18 55 11

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 54 23 5 7 11 0 0 77 18 35
2022 PG-02 41 21 10 9 19 0 0 62 28 15
2020 PG 44 28 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 32
2019 PG 37 13 20 13 13 3 0 52 28 30
2019 PG-02 45 18 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 11
2018 PG 28 20 20 16 16 0 0 48 32 25

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 35
2022 PG-02 32 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2020 PG 56 31 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 32
2019 PG 33 33 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 30
2019 PG-02 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 20 56 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 25

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 PG 53 27 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 35
2022 PG-02 36 25 20 6 13 0 0 62 19 15
2020 PG 31 41 9 9 3 6 0 77 13 32
2019 PG 30 37 23 7 3 0 0 67 10 30
2019 PG-02 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 PG 25 46 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 24

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 28 19 9 7 3 0 64 16 35
2022 PG-02 17 35 37 6 6 0 0 52 11 15
2020 PG 41 28 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 32
2019 PG 30 33 13 17 0 7 0 68 18 30
2019 PG-02 36 27 9 18 0 9 0 70 20 11
2018 PG 48 32 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 28 47 12 9 0 3 0 78 10 35
2022 PG-02 22 48 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 15
2020 PG 31 44 13 9 0 3 0 77 10 32
2019 PG 40 37 10 10 0 3 0 79 10 30
2019 PG-02 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 33 29 13 4 8 13 0 71 14 24

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 35 42 9 5 6 3 0 79 12 35
2022 PG-02 35 32 15 6 13 0 0 67 19 15
2020 PG 42 39 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 31
2019 PG 37 47 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 30
2019 PG-02 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 40 32 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 25

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 PG 25 41 11 9 6 4 3 72 16 35
2022 PG-02 18 37 17 15 13 0 0 55 28 15

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 PG 25 44 5 13 6 4 3 74 20 35
2022 PG-02 18 43 5 22 13 0 0 61 35 15

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 PG 26 26 26 10 4 8 0 57 15 35
2022 PG-02 27 24 29 6 9 5 0 54 15 15
2020 PG 28 44 22 3 0 0 3 74 3 32

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 40 24 15 11 3 5 3 69 15 35
2022 PG-02 35 20 26 9 6 5 0 58 15 15
2020 PG 42 35 6 10 0 3 3 83 10 31

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 PG 8 25 11 6 7 39 3 58 23 35
2022 PG-02 6 40 10 13 9 22 0 59 28 15

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 28 27 16 2 17 6 4 61 22 35
2022 PG-02 13 23 10 5 28 12 10 46 41 15
2020 PG 16 38 22 19 0 6 0 57 20 32
2019 PG 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 30
2019 PG-02 36 27 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2018 PG 8 32 24 16 20 0 0 40 36 25

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 PG 29 34 13 20 4 0 0 63 24 35
2022 PG-02 28 24 22 25 0 0 0 53 25 15
2020 PG 34 25 22 13 0 0 6 63 13 32
2019 PG 10 47 13 20 7 0 3 59 28 30
2019 PG-02 18 55 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 24 32 24 8 12 0 0 56 20 25

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 PG 27 32 15 10 13 3 0 61 23 35
2022 PG-02 28 34 10 6 22 0 0 62 28 15
2020 PG 23 42 32 0 3 0 0 65 3 31
2019 PG 13 33 33 17 3 0 0 47 20 30
2019 PG-02 9 27 27 36 0 0 0 36 36 11
2018 PG 16 24 44 4 8 4 0 42 13 25

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 PG 15 25 26 10 15 9 0 45 27 35
2022 PG-02 13 23 27 9 20 7 0 39 31 15
2020 PG 31 19 22 13 6 6 3 55 21 32
2019 PG 13 10 43 20 10 0 3 24 31 30
2019 PG-02 9 18 45 27 0 0 0 27 27 11
2018 PG 8 28 32 4 16 8 4 41 23 25

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 45 28 2 25 0 0 0 73 25 35
2022 PG-02 55 16 5 24 0 0 0 71 24 15
2020 PG 22 56 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 32

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 48 34 5 5 8 0 0 82 13 35
2022 PG-02 47 25 10 6 13 0 0 71 19 15
2020 PG 28 47 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 32
2019 PG 33 50 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2019 PG-02 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 29 41 10 10 8 0 2 71 19 35
2022 PG-02 32 30 15 5 19 0 0 62 23 15
2020 PG 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 32
2019 PG 31 41 10 14 3 0 0 72 17 29
2019 PG-02 30 40 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 58 31 2 7 0 0 2 91 7 35
2022 PG-02 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 15
2020 PG 69 25 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 32

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 89 8 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 PG-02 84 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 PG 79 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2019 PG-02 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 61 19 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 35
2022 PG-02 57 19 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 PG 39 35 10 3 6 6 0 79 10 31
2019 PG 43 20 13 7 10 7 0 68 18 30
2019 PG-02 55 9 18 0 0 18 0 78 0 11

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 15 85 35
2018 PG 24 76 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PG 25 16 22 0 0 31 6 65 0 32
2019 PG 17 7 33 13 7 23 0 30 26 30
2019 PG-02 18 9 36 0 9 27 0 38 13 11
2018 PG 4 20 24 8 12 24 8 35 29 25

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 PG 24 32 18 10 3 14 0 64 15 35
2020 PG 31 28 22 0 0 19 0 73 0 32
2019 PG 30 23 33 10 0 3 0 55 10 30
2019 PG-02 27 27 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11
2018 PG 8 32 16 12 4 24 4 56 22 25

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
2018 PG 0 100 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
2020 PG 22 22 19 0 3 31 3 67 5 32
2019 PG 17 10 37 10 0 23 3 36 14 30
2019 PG-02 18 9 27 9 0 36 0 43 14 11
2018 PG 4 16 40 0 0 32 8 33 0 25

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 PG 19 41 18 10 0 12 0 68 11 35
2020 PG 28 41 16 0 3 13 0 79 4 32
2019 PG 37 27 17 7 0 13 0 73 8 30
2019 PG-02 27 36 9 9 0 18 0 78 11 11
2018 PG 8 32 28 0 0 28 4 59 0 25

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 PG 19 81 35
2022 PG-02 26 74 15
2020 PG 13 88 32
2019 PG 27 73 30
2019 PG-02 36 64 11

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 PG 52 34 4 0 3 6 0 92 4 35
2022 PG-02 46 47 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 52 39 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 31

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 PG 51 30 6 6 6 25
2022 PG-02 74 9 0 9 8 10

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 PG 74 26 25
2022 PG-02 81 19 10

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 PG 33 67 25
2022 PG-02 11 89 10

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 PG 63 37 25
2022 PG-02 42 58 10

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 PG 31 69 25
2022 PG-02 30 70 10

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 PG 15 85 25
2022 PG-02 8 92 10

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 PG 31 69 25
2022 PG-02 16 84 10

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 PG 10 90 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10

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 PG 6 94 25
2022 PG-02 16 84 10

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 PG 0 100 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10

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 PG 13 87 25
2022 PG-02 0 100 10

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 PG 18 82 25
2022 PG-02 11 89 10

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 PG 3 97 25
2022 PG-02 9 91 10

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 PG 16 84 25
2022 PG-02 11 89 10

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 PG 86 11 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 25
2022 PG-02 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PG 11 3 18 9 44 12 3 63 17 25
2022 PG-02 14 0 26 0 46 7 7 54 16 10

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 PG 0 27 12 13 43 3 3 59 28 25
2022 PG-02 0 7 18 8 60 0 7 73 8 10
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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 PG 44 41 7 3 3 2 0 86 6 35
2022 PG-02 42 48 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 15
2020 PG 48 32 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 31

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 PG 5 18 5 0 38 7 26 57 35 35
2022 PG-02 6 35 11 0 26 5 17 34 52 15

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 PG 19 47 12 8 8 6 0 70 17 35
2022 PG-02 17 57 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 15
2020 PG 34 44 13 0 6 3 0 81 6 32
2019 PG 28 34 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 29
2019 PG-02 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2018 PG 20 48 20 4 8 0 0 68 12 25

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 2 16 29 35 18 35
2022 PG-02 5 11 29 37 19 15

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 PG 52 40 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2022 PG-02 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 PG 41 34 13 6 3 3 0 77 10 32

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 42 35 7 8 6 2 0 79 14 35
2022 PG-02 42 48 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 15
2020 PG 43 27 3 17 7 3 0 72 24 30

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 PG 7 46 18 16 10 3 0 54 27 35
2022 PG-02 17 46 17 6 15 0 0 62 20 15
2020 PG 31 38 19 9 3 0 0 69 13 32
2019 PG 10 37 23 20 10 0 0 47 30 30
2019 PG-02 18 45 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2018 PG 8 36 20 8 24 0 4 46 33 25

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 14 34 30 0 20 3 0 49 20 35
2022 PG-02 25 11 37 0 27 0 0 36 27 15
2020 PG 25 25 28 13 6 0 3 52 19 32
2019 PG 23 13 23 13 23 0 3 38 38 30
2019 PG-02 18 27 18 9 18 0 9 50 30 11
2018 PG 12 16 20 20 28 0 4 29 50 25

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 0 7 20 23 47 3 0 7 73 35
2022 PG-02 0 9 23 16 52 0 0 9 68 15
2020 PG 13 16 25 19 28 0 0 28 47 32
2019 PG 10 30 13 20 27 0 0 40 47 30
2019 PG-02 9 45 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2018 PG 4 12 20 28 36 0 0 16 64 25

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 PG 0 12 30 19 36 3 0 13 57 35
2022 PG-02 0 10 23 13 54 0 0 10 67 15
2020 PG 3 26 26 16 29 0 0 29 45 31
2019 PG 7 28 24 17 24 0 0 34 41 29
2019 PG-02 9 36 27 9 18 0 0 45 27 11
2018 PG 4 24 32 16 24 0 0 28 40 25

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 PG 0 0 40 16 39 5 0 0 58 35
2022 PG-02 0 0 51 14 30 5 0 0 46 15
2020 PG 6 19 13 28 34 0 0 25 63 32
2019 PG 3 20 20 13 40 3 0 24 55 30
2019 PG-02 0 36 18 18 18 9 0 40 40 11
2018 PG 8 8 8 16 60 0 0 16 76 25

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 PG 24 28 24 10 0 3 12 61 11 35
2022 PG-02 28 26 19 0 0 0 27 75 0 15
2020 PG 28 25 28 3 13 0 3 55 16 32
2019 PG 43 13 13 13 10 0 7 61 25 30
2019 PG-02 55 27 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 PG 16 20 20 8 12 0 24 47 26 25

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 PG 21 15 36 10 16 3 0 37 27 35
2022 PG-02 15 17 46 0 22 0 0 32 22 15
2020 PG 16 44 22 9 6 0 3 61 16 32
2019 PG 28 21 24 17 10 0 0 48 28 29
2019 PG-02 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2018 PG 16 24 24 12 20 0 4 42 33 25

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 PG 25 39 7 4 21 3 2 67 26 35
2022 PG-02 28 24 5 0 39 0 5 54 41 15
2020 PG 29 29 32 10 0 0 0 58 10 31
2019 PG 23 27 20 17 10 3 0 52 28 30
2019 PG-02 27 18 18 27 0 9 0 50 30 11
2018 PG 8 44 24 12 8 0 4 54 21 25

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 PG 8 29 22 10 26 5 0 39 38 35
2022 PG-02 0 41 12 5 37 5 0 43 44 15
2020 PG 19 26 29 16 10 0 0 45 26 31
2019 PG 10 27 17 23 20 3 0 38 45 30
2019 PG-02 9 36 18 18 9 9 0 50 30 11
2018 PG 4 24 16 20 32 0 4 29 54 25

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 21 27 28 3 16 3 2 51 20 35
2022 PG-02 24 28 22 0 22 0 5 54 23 15
2020 PG 19 38 22 13 9 0 0 56 22 32
2019 PG 20 23 20 23 13 0 0 43 37 30
2019 PG-02 27 9 45 9 9 0 0 36 18 11
2018 PG 4 44 12 12 24 0 4 50 38 25

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 PG 42 22 7 10 15 3 2 67 26 35
2022 PG-02 34 22 0 12 28 0 5 59 41 15
2020 PG 25 22 31 13 9 0 0 47 22 32
2019 PG 33 13 27 17 10 0 0 47 27 30
2019 PG-02 45 0 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 54 11 12 11 6 6 0 69 18 35
2022 PG-02 41 10 16 18 7 7 0 56 27 15
2020 PG 22 25 31 16 6 0 0 47 22 32

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 20 17 22 21 17 3 0 38 39 35
2022 PG-02 14 32 7 19 28 0 0 46 47 15
2020 PG 19 22 41 9 6 3 0 42 16 32
2019 PG 14 28 31 17 7 3 0 43 25 29
2019 PG-02 18 27 27 18 0 9 0 50 20 11
2018 PG 17 33 17 21 13 0 0 50 33 24

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 PG 54 19 9 5 8 3 2 76 14 35
2022 PG-02 58 18 0 7 13 0 5 79 21 15
2020 PG 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 32
2019 PG 48 28 10 3 0 0 10 85 4 29
2019 PG-02 55 9 9 9 0 0 18 78 11 11
2018 PG 56 32 4 4 0 0 4 92 4 25

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 45 43 7 3 0 3 0 90 3 35
2022 PG-02 20 63 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2020 PG 13 50 19 6 13 0 0 63 19 32

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 61 23 0 0 2 3 11 98 2 35
2022 PG-02 55 24 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 15
2020 PG 63 28 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 32
2019 PG 63 10 10 0 3 0 13 85 4 30
2019 PG-02 73 0 0 0 9 0 18 89 11 11
2018 PG 44 36 4 0 0 0 16 95 0 25

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 PG 58 7 9 11 0 3 12 76 13 35
2022 PG-02 40 10 15 19 0 0 17 60 22 15
2020 PG 74 3 6 6 6 0 3 80 13 31
2019 PG 63 13 10 3 3 0 7 82 7 30
2019 PG-02 82 0 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 48 12 16 4 4 4 12 71 10 25

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 PG 68 7 8 7 3 3 4 81 11 35
2022 PG-02 57 11 13 9 0 0 10 76 10 15
2020 PG 78 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2019 PG 50 23 17 3 7 0 0 73 10 30
2019 PG-02 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 PG 38 29 17 4 13 0 0 67 17 24

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 47 25 3 0 18 5 2 78 20 35
2022 PG-02 34 29 0 0 28 5 5 70 30 15
2020 PG 59 13 13 9 3 3 0 74 13 32
2019 PG 43 13 30 7 7 0 0 57 13 30
2019 PG-02 73 0 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 PG 33 17 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 24

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 72 6 4 0 0 3 16 95 0 35
2022 PG-02 66 6 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 15
2020 PG 72 9 6 0 0 0 13 93 0 32
2019 PG 70 10 3 0 0 0 17 96 0 30
2019 PG-02 73 0 9 0 0 0 18 89 0 11
2018 PG 54 17 8 0 0 0 21 89 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 62 5 20 3 0 3 6 74 4 35
2022 PG-02 56 11 19 0 0 0 14 78 0 15
2020 PG 72 19 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 32
2019 PG 67 17 3 3 3 3 3 89 7 30
2019 PG-02 55 27 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 PG 54 25 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 24

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 64 10 9 5 0 5 8 85 6 35
2022 PG-02 54 6 13 6 0 5 17 76 7 15
2020 PG 78 6 3 3 6 0 3 87 10 32
2019 PG 70 13 3 3 10 0 0 83 13 30
2019 PG-02 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 50 29 8 4 4 0 4 83 9 24

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 36 34 13 2 3 5 8 80 6 35
2022 PG-02 38 34 6 0 0 5 17 93 0 15
2020 PG 63 22 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 32
2019 PG 70 17 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2019 PG-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 46 25 21 4 0 0 4 74 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 0 13 42 32 13 0 0 13 46 35
2022 PG-02 0 11 44 26 19 0 0 11 45 15
2020 PG 6 22 59 13 0 0 0 28 13 32
2019 PG 10 23 40 17 10 0 0 33 27 30
2019 PG-02 18 45 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 PG 4 20 28 24 20 0 4 25 46 25

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 28 23 35 15 0 0 0 15 51 35
2022 PG-02 28 27 28 17 0 0 0 17 55 15
2020 PG 9 28 50 9 3 0 0 13 38 32
2019 PG 25 21 39 14 0 0 0 14 46 28
2018 PG 28 28 28 8 4 0 4 13 58 25
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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 PG 28 47 25 0 35
2022 PG-02 12 50 38 0 15
2020 PG 44 31 25 0 32

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 16 84 10
2020 PG 36 64 14

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 PG 25 22 24 2 3 15 8 62 7 35
2022 PG-02 42 16 24 0 0 14 6 71 0 15
2020 PG 38 13 22 13 3 3 9 57 18 32
2019 PG 48 14 10 3 14 0 10 69 19 29
2019 PG-02 45 0 18 0 18 0 18 56 22 11
2018 PG 28 16 20 16 16 0 4 46 33 25

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 PG 7 27 7 19 39 0 0 34 58 10
2020 PG 0 43 14 29 14 0 0 43 43 14

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 PG 0 27 15 20 39 0 0 27 58 10
2020 PG 0 36 0 21 21 14 7 45 55 14
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