2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 36 38 10 8 7 0 0 74 15 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 28 36 14 10 12 0 0 64 22 5625
2020 Supervisor 39 41 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 32 36 14 11 8 0 0 68 18 6236
2019 Supervisor 39 40 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 28 38 14 10 9 0 0 66 20 5884
2018 Supervisor 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 23 41 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 5003

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 Supervisor 29 34 12 13 11 0 0 64 24 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 23 29 14 14 19 0 0 53 33 5625
2020 Supervisor 30 39 12 11 7 0 0 70 19 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 26 31 15 14 14 0 0 57 28 6216
2019 Supervisor 30 35 12 13 10 0 0 65 23 1363
2019 Non-supervisor 21 31 17 15 16 0 0 52 31 5856
2018 Supervisor 24 37 13 16 10 0 0 61 26 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 15 31 16 18 20 0 0 46 37 5004

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 Supervisor 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 41 34 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 5620
2020 Supervisor 57 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 4 1621
2020 Non-supervisor 48 32 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 6183
2019 Supervisor 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1358
2019 Non-supervisor 44 35 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 5827
2018 Supervisor 53 36 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1181
2018 Non-supervisor 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4981

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 Supervisor 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 34 36 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 5625
2020 Supervisor 43 41 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 40 36 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 6234
2019 Supervisor 44 39 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 5884
2018 Supervisor 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 29 41 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 5014

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 Supervisor 23 32 17 16 12 0 0 55 28 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 23 27 17 15 18 0 0 50 33 5625
2020 Supervisor 27 37 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 28 28 18 13 12 0 0 56 26 6210
2019 Supervisor 25 30 21 14 10 0 0 55 24 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 22 28 19 15 16 1 0 51 30 5863
2018 Supervisor 19 30 22 17 12 0 0 49 29 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 15 26 22 18 19 0 0 41 37 5009

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 Supervisor 22 33 15 17 12 0 0 55 29 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 21 28 15 16 19 0 0 50 35 5625
2020 Supervisor 26 39 16 11 7 0 0 65 18 1615
2020 Non-supervisor 26 31 16 14 12 0 0 57 26 6175
2019 Supervisor 23 33 19 15 9 0 0 56 25 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 21 29 18 17 15 0 0 50 32 5848
2018 Supervisor 19 31 21 18 11 0 0 50 29 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 14 28 20 19 19 0 0 42 38 4992

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 Supervisor 27 25 16 14 14 3 0 53 30 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 22 21 17 16 20 5 0 45 37 5625
2020 Supervisor 31 27 18 13 8 2 0 60 21 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 28 24 18 14 13 3 0 53 28 6224
2019 Supervisor 30 24 17 16 10 2 0 56 27 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 22 24 18 16 16 3 0 48 33 5881
2018 Supervisor 24 25 18 19 12 1 0 50 31 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 17 22 21 18 19 3 0 40 38 5016
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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 Supervisor 56 28 8 4 2 1 1 86 7 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 33 28 17 6 8 2 6 66 15 5620
2020 Supervisor 60 26 8 3 2 1 1 87 5 1621
2020 Non-supervisor 38 25 18 7 6 1 5 68 14 6231
2019 Supervisor 55 28 11 3 1 1 1 85 4 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 32 28 20 8 8 1 4 63 16 5883

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 Supervisor 44 32 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 36 30 13 9 10 1 1 67 20 5600
2020 Supervisor 47 32 8 7 4 0 0 80 12 1619
2020 Non-supervisor 41 30 12 8 8 1 1 71 16 6233
2019 Supervisor 42 33 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 33 31 14 11 9 1 1 65 21 5841
2018 Supervisor 34 36 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 1177
2018 Non-supervisor 29 33 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 4965

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 Supervisor 48 28 10 6 7 0 0 76 13 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 42 27 13 8 10 0 0 69 18 5625
2020 Supervisor 55 26 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 47 25 11 8 8 0 1 73 16 6239
2019 Supervisor 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 38 28 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 5880
2018 Supervisor 40 33 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 34 27 15 11 12 0 0 62 23 4986

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 Supervisor 23 31 16 14 14 4 0 56 28 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 22 22 15 12 21 7 0 48 36 5630
2020 Supervisor 30 34 14 11 8 3 0 66 19 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 27 24 16 11 14 8 0 56 27 6241
2019 Supervisor 23 37 16 14 8 2 0 61 23 1356
2019 Non-supervisor 21 26 18 13 17 6 0 50 31 5890
2018 Supervisor 22 31 17 17 11 2 0 54 29 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 14 25 20 15 21 5 0 41 38 5043

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 Supervisor 16 29 15 18 20 1 0 46 38 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 18 20 15 16 29 2 0 39 45 5620
2020 Supervisor 23 34 17 15 10 1 0 58 25 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 23 26 16 15 19 2 0 49 34 6226
2019 Supervisor 18 35 15 19 13 1 0 53 32 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 18 24 17 17 22 2 0 43 40 5878
2018 Supervisor 16 27 17 23 17 0 0 43 40 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 12 20 17 20 29 2 0 33 50 5036

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 Supervisor 11 24 17 24 24 1 0 35 48 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 14 17 16 18 31 4 0 33 51 5625
2020 Supervisor 14 33 19 21 13 1 0 47 34 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 17 23 17 18 20 4 0 42 40 6215
2019 Supervisor 10 29 18 26 16 1 0 39 43 1354
2019 Non-supervisor 13 20 19 19 24 4 0 35 46 5871
2018 Supervisor 10 22 19 27 23 0 0 32 49 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 8 17 18 22 31 3 0 26 55 5019

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 Supervisor 11 26 16 24 23 1 0 37 47 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 14 21 14 17 31 2 0 36 49 5625
2020 Supervisor 14 36 17 20 13 1 0 50 33 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 17 26 16 18 20 3 0 44 39 6235
2019 Supervisor 10 30 18 25 16 1 0 40 41 1353
2019 Non-supervisor 13 22 17 19 26 3 0 36 47 5883
2018 Supervisor 8 27 18 25 22 0 0 35 47 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 8 20 16 22 32 2 0 29 55 5038
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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 Supervisor 26 33 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 24 27 15 13 21 0 0 51 34 5630
2020 Supervisor 27 38 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 1629
2020 Non-supervisor 26 31 15 14 14 0 0 57 28 6229
2019 Supervisor 25 37 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 20 31 16 17 16 0 0 51 33 5876
2018 Supervisor 19 33 17 18 12 0 0 52 30 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 15 29 17 18 21 0 0 44 39 5022

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 Supervisor 26 44 10 13 7 0 0 70 20 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 26 40 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 5625
2020 Supervisor 30 43 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1621
2020 Non-supervisor 28 38 14 12 7 0 0 66 19 6181
2019 Supervisor 28 41 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 1363
2019 Non-supervisor 23 39 15 14 8 0 0 62 23 5848
2018 Supervisor 23 41 13 15 8 0 0 64 23 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 19 37 17 16 11 0 0 56 27 5035

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 Supervisor 39 32 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 34 30 13 11 12 0 0 65 23 5620
2020 Supervisor 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1618
2020 Non-supervisor 39 29 13 10 9 1 1 68 19 6233
2019 Supervisor 40 31 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 31 30 16 12 11 0 0 62 23 5876
2018 Supervisor 30 38 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 1180
2018 Non-supervisor 27 33 15 13 12 0 0 60 25 4992

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 Supervisor 21 40 12 16 9 0 0 62 26 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 19 35 12 19 15 0 0 54 34 5620
2020 Supervisor 25 41 12 16 5 0 0 66 21 1618
2020 Non-supervisor 24 36 13 18 9 0 0 60 26 6212
2019 Supervisor 23 40 14 17 7 0 0 63 23 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 17 36 14 20 13 0 0 53 33 5860
2018 Supervisor 17 42 12 21 8 0 0 59 29 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 12 40 12 21 15 0 0 52 36 5038

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 Supervisor 48 26 11 7 7 1 1 75 14 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 40 24 14 8 11 2 1 66 20 5615
2020 Supervisor 49 26 12 5 6 1 1 76 11 1620
2020 Non-supervisor 42 23 15 8 9 2 2 67 17 6223

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 Supervisor 16 32 19 18 14 1 0 48 33 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 16 23 17 16 26 2 0 40 43 5625
2020 Supervisor 17 36 19 17 10 1 0 53 28 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 18 25 18 17 19 2 0 44 37 6222
2019 Supervisor 14 33 19 21 13 1 0 47 34 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 14 23 17 19 24 2 0 38 44 5862
2018 Supervisor 11 30 18 23 18 0 0 41 41 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 9 20 18 21 30 2 0 30 52 5037

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 Supervisor 36 27 17 8 8 1 4 65 17 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 37 22 16 9 10 1 6 63 19 5625
2020 Supervisor 43 25 17 8 5 1 2 69 13 1629
2020 Non-supervisor 46 22 14 7 6 1 4 71 14 6246
2019 Supervisor 41 27 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 41 24 17 7 7 1 4 68 15 5870

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 Supervisor 40 24 16 9 8 1 3 66 18 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 31 21 16 12 13 2 5 55 27 5625
2020 Supervisor 44 25 16 7 5 1 1 71 13 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 35 23 19 11 8 1 4 60 20 6237
2019 Supervisor 43 24 18 8 5 0 2 68 13 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 29 23 20 12 10 2 4 55 23 5866

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 Supervisor 66 13 5 3 5 3 4 85 10 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 59 11 7 5 7 5 7 79 13 5625
2020 Supervisor 74 10 5 3 4 2 2 88 7 1623
2020 Non-supervisor 65 11 7 4 5 3 4 83 10 6216
2019 Supervisor 72 11 7 2 3 2 3 87 6 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 62 12 7 4 6 4 5 82 11 5857

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 Supervisor 73 8 4 2 2 2 10 91 4 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 58 11 7 4 7 3 12 80 12 5630
2020 Supervisor 78 7 4 2 1 1 6 93 3 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 65 11 6 3 5 2 8 85 9 6223
2019 Supervisor 78 6 3 2 2 1 8 94 3 1363
2019 Non-supervisor 65 9 5 3 5 3 9 85 9 5869

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 Supervisor 23 35 11 14 16 1 1 59 30 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 15 28 12 17 24 2 2 45 43 5625
2020 Supervisor 23 33 14 15 14 1 1 57 29 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 16 23 15 17 24 3 2 41 43 6237
2019 Supervisor 22 31 14 16 16 1 1 53 33 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 14 22 16 17 28 2 2 37 47 5886
2018 Supervisor 19 27 14 19 20 1 1 47 39 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 9 20 16 20 33 1 1 30 54 5029

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 Supervisor 32 39 10 11 8 0 0 71 19 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 21 30 14 15 19 0 0 52 34 5620
2020 Supervisor 36 41 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1618
2020 Non-supervisor 25 33 15 14 13 0 0 58 27 6202
2019 Supervisor 34 42 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 19 33 16 16 16 0 0 52 32 5858
2018 Supervisor 29 42 10 13 6 0 0 71 19 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 15 32 15 18 20 0 0 47 38 5001

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 Supervisor 36 36 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 25 28 16 13 17 0 0 54 30 5620
2020 Supervisor 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 28 30 17 11 13 0 0 59 24 6224
2019 Supervisor 36 36 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 23 29 18 15 15 0 0 52 30 5871
2018 Supervisor 30 38 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 1177
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 17 16 19 0 0 47 35 4974

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 Supervisor 32 36 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 25 31 18 12 13 0 0 57 25 5620
2020 Supervisor 31 43 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 1606
2020 Non-supervisor 28 37 16 11 7 0 0 65 19 6155
2019 Supervisor 30 40 13 12 5 0 0 69 17 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 22 36 18 13 9 0 0 59 23 5777
2018 Supervisor 27 37 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 1180
2018 Non-supervisor 18 31 20 17 15 0 0 49 31 4997

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 Supervisor 21 41 18 12 7 1 0 62 20 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 14 30 19 16 17 3 0 45 35 5625
2020 Supervisor 24 46 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 16 36 20 15 10 4 1 54 26 6230
2019 Supervisor 21 44 17 12 4 1 0 67 17 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 12 31 23 17 13 4 0 46 31 5881
2018 Supervisor 17 39 22 13 8 0 0 57 21 1192
2018 Non-supervisor 8 26 26 18 19 3 0 35 39 5036

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 Supervisor 29 31 12 16 12 0 0 61 28 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 31 28 11 13 16 0 0 60 29 5620
2020 Supervisor 34 33 12 13 8 0 0 66 21 1628
2020 Non-supervisor 38 29 12 10 10 0 0 67 21 6216
2019 Supervisor 35 34 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 31 31 12 13 13 0 0 62 26 5861
2018 Supervisor 31 34 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 27 32 14 13 13 0 0 60 26 5025

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 Supervisor 18 30 22 16 13 0 0 48 29 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 42 32 14 5 4 0 3 76 9 5630
2020 Supervisor 20 30 22 16 11 0 0 50 28 1618
2020 Non-supervisor 44 34 14 4 3 0 1 79 7 6190
2019 Supervisor 21 32 24 14 9 0 0 53 23 1357
2019 Non-supervisor 41 33 16 5 4 0 1 75 9 5848
2018 Supervisor 22 30 23 15 10 0 0 52 25 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 38 34 16 6 4 0 2 73 10 5039

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 Supervisor 52 24 7 5 6 1 4 81 12 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 45 19 7 4 12 2 9 73 19 5625

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 Supervisor 44 26 30 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 41 29 30 5625
2020 Supervisor 30 37 33 1633
2020 Non-supervisor 25 38 37 6248
2019 Supervisor 30 35 35 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 29 34 37 5888
2018 Supervisor 31 36 33 1194
2018 Non-supervisor 28 35 37 5046

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 Supervisor 16 44 30 3 0 6 685
2022 Non-supervisor 12 39 24 8 9 8 2205
2020 Supervisor 21 40 29 4 1 4 495
2020 Non-supervisor 19 35 29 6 6 6 1564
2019 Supervisor 21 38 31 4 1 5 420
2019 Non-supervisor 16 29 28 7 15 5 1677
2018 Supervisor 21 30 40 4 1 3 382
2018 Non-supervisor 17 31 34 7 7 5 1436
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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 Supervisor 44 37 8 8 3 0 0 81 12 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 32 37 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 5615
2020 Supervisor 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 36 37 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 6205
2019 Supervisor 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 30 38 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 5836
2018 Supervisor 40 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 27 41 14 10 7 0 0 69 18 5021

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 Supervisor 13 43 18 16 9 0 0 57 25 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 17 34 19 16 14 1 0 51 30 5620
2020 Supervisor 20 47 17 11 4 0 0 67 16 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 22 38 19 12 8 1 0 60 21 6230
2019 Supervisor 19 44 18 14 5 0 0 62 20 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 18 36 20 15 10 1 0 55 25 5870
2018 Supervisor 16 41 18 17 7 0 0 57 25 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 13 35 22 17 13 1 0 49 30 5029

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 Supervisor 20 35 31 11 3 0 1 14 55 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 15 25 31 16 9 1 3 26 42 5620
2020 Supervisor 16 34 35 11 4 0 0 15 50 1628
2020 Non-supervisor 14 25 33 19 8 1 1 27 40 6239
2019 Supervisor 18 35 33 10 3 0 0 13 53 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 15 26 31 17 9 1 1 26 42 5875
2018 Supervisor 23 34 30 10 3 0 0 13 57 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 31 14 6 1 1 20 49 5010

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 Supervisor 26 32 28 11 2 0 1 13 59 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 21 25 25 14 8 2 4 24 49 5620
2020 Supervisor 23 31 30 11 3 1 1 15 55 1614
2020 Non-supervisor 19 22 29 17 9 1 3 27 43 6213
2019 Supervisor 28 32 27 10 3 0 0 13 60 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 23 24 24 15 9 2 2 25 49 5866
2018 Supervisor 36 31 24 7 2 0 0 9 67 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 26 26 25 12 6 2 3 19 55 4993

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 Supervisor 17 26 35 16 5 0 1 21 43 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 8 12 27 29 17 1 7 50 21 5600
2020 Supervisor 18 24 34 18 5 0 1 23 42 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 7 11 28 33 18 1 3 53 18 6213
2019 Supervisor 18 26 33 19 4 0 0 23 44 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 9 13 26 29 18 1 4 50 23 5834
2018 Supervisor 21 25 33 16 4 0 0 20 46 1181
2018 Non-supervisor 11 14 29 28 13 1 4 43 26 4983

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 Supervisor 31 32 25 8 3 0 1 11 64 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 22 21 24 15 13 1 4 30 45 5610
2020 Supervisor 26 28 30 12 4 0 1 16 54 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 16 19 27 21 14 1 2 35 37 6226
2019 Supervisor 36 31 22 9 2 0 0 11 67 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 25 22 23 15 12 1 2 28 49 5869
2018 Supervisor 41 32 19 5 2 0 0 7 73 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 32 25 22 11 7 1 2 18 59 5009

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 Supervisor 21 27 28 15 6 1 1 22 49 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 18 20 23 16 13 3 5 32 42 5610
2020 Supervisor 12 19 34 25 9 1 1 35 31 1616
2020 Non-supervisor 12 16 25 25 17 3 2 45 29 6203
2019 Supervisor 22 26 31 15 5 0 1 21 48 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 18 20 25 20 13 3 2 34 40 5849
2018 Supervisor 27 25 28 15 4 0 0 20 52 1181
2018 Non-supervisor 21 22 25 18 10 2 2 29 45 4986

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 Supervisor 26 32 29 9 3 1 1 12 59 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 22 24 27 13 9 2 4 23 48 5620
2020 Supervisor 23 30 33 11 3 1 0 14 53 1619
2020 Non-supervisor 18 22 28 18 10 2 2 29 42 6211
2019 Supervisor 26 33 28 9 3 0 0 12 60 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 22 24 26 14 10 2 2 25 47 5860
2018 Supervisor 30 32 27 8 2 0 0 10 63 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 26 25 27 11 7 2 2 18 53 5003

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 Supervisor 13 21 34 23 9 0 0 32 34 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 17 19 30 19 12 1 3 32 37 5620
2020 Supervisor 14 23 37 19 5 0 0 25 38 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 14 20 33 21 10 0 1 32 35 6238
2019 Supervisor 24 30 29 12 4 0 0 16 54 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 23 25 29 14 7 1 1 21 49 5878

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 Supervisor 5 24 19 29 23 1 0 29 52 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 10 21 18 24 26 2 0 31 51 5620
2020 Supervisor 8 34 21 26 11 0 0 42 36 1611
2020 Non-supervisor 14 27 20 22 15 2 0 42 38 6199
2019 Supervisor 5 26 19 31 18 0 0 32 49 1359
2019 Non-supervisor 9 23 20 24 22 2 0 32 47 5852

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 Supervisor 49 29 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 37 27 10 11 13 1 0 65 25 5620
2020 Supervisor 51 29 6 8 5 0 0 80 13 1616
2020 Non-supervisor 37 27 11 13 11 1 0 65 24 6211
2019 Supervisor 47 31 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 32 28 12 14 13 1 0 61 27 5863
2018 Supervisor 40 33 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 25 29 13 16 16 1 0 55 32 5003

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 Supervisor 47 34 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 42 32 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 5620
2020 Supervisor 47 35 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 1616
2020 Non-supervisor 43 33 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 6211
2019 Supervisor 42 37 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 36 35 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 5861
2018 Supervisor 34 43 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 29 38 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 5001

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 Supervisor 44 36 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 35 35 14 7 7 2 0 71 14 5620
2020 Supervisor 44 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 1607
2020 Non-supervisor 36 36 15 7 5 1 1 73 12 6186
2019 Supervisor 41 42 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 30 37 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 5869
2018 Supervisor 33 45 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1186
2018 Non-supervisor 24 41 20 8 6 1 0 66 14 5005

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 Supervisor 26 36 16 12 9 1 0 63 21 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 22 31 17 13 15 2 0 54 28 5625
2020 Supervisor 30 42 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 1615
2020 Non-supervisor 26 34 17 12 8 2 0 61 21 6199
2019 Supervisor 27 42 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 23 35 18 12 10 2 0 59 23 5836
2018 Supervisor 28 45 14 9 3 1 0 73 12 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 21 37 20 11 9 2 0 59 20 5021

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 Supervisor 30 39 16 7 5 3 1 72 11 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 27 33 16 7 7 8 1 66 16 5615
2020 Supervisor 35 40 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 1623
2020 Non-supervisor 30 32 19 8 6 5 1 65 15 6219
2019 Supervisor 35 40 16 5 2 2 0 75 8 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 28 33 20 8 7 4 1 64 15 5860
2018 Supervisor 32 40 17 5 4 1 0 73 9 1187
2018 Non-supervisor 24 34 24 7 7 4 1 61 15 5020

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 Supervisor 34 40 10 10 7 0 0 74 17 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 31 34 12 11 12 0 0 65 24 5625
2020 Supervisor 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 1622
2020 Non-supervisor 38 32 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 6215
2019 Supervisor 35 40 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 31 35 14 11 10 0 0 66 20 5872
2018 Supervisor 30 40 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 1183
2018 Non-supervisor 23 36 17 12 11 0 0 60 23 5009

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 Supervisor 47 27 8 7 6 3 2 78 13 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 35 27 11 8 9 6 4 69 19 5625

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 Supervisor 46 28 9 8 5 3 2 77 14 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 35 26 12 8 9 7 4 68 19 5630

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 Supervisor 28 34 24 5 2 6 1 66 8 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 25 24 22 8 5 13 2 58 16 5625
2020 Supervisor 33 40 16 5 3 3 1 75 9 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 29 32 20 7 6 6 1 65 14 6234

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 Supervisor 44 30 8 7 6 3 2 78 13 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 32 30 12 8 10 6 4 68 19 5615
2020 Supervisor 50 31 9 5 4 2 1 83 8 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 34 31 14 8 8 4 2 69 16 6216

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 Supervisor 10 20 28 7 6 26 2 41 19 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 7 12 24 5 10 36 5 33 26 5620

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 Supervisor 3 6 12 24 42 11 3 11 76 60
2022 Non-supervisor 1 4 11 19 52 10 2 5 82 220
2020 Supervisor 5 2 21 21 43 5 3 8 69 45
2020 Non-supervisor 2 6 14 16 49 11 2 9 74 183

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 Supervisor 25 34 16 12 9 2 2 61 22 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 19 25 18 12 16 6 4 49 31 5625
2020 Supervisor 27 39 14 10 7 2 1 68 17 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 22 26 19 13 12 5 3 52 27 6230
2019 Supervisor 28 39 13 11 8 1 1 68 19 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 20 26 18 14 15 4 3 49 31 5860
2018 Supervisor 20 40 15 15 9 1 1 60 24 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 13 28 21 15 18 4 2 43 35 5017

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 Supervisor 26 40 13 11 8 1 1 67 19 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 19 32 16 14 14 3 1 54 29 5625
2020 Supervisor 35 40 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 25 35 16 11 9 2 1 62 21 6225
2019 Supervisor 32 42 12 9 4 1 0 75 14 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 22 35 17 13 11 2 1 59 24 5859
2018 Supervisor 33 43 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 19 38 18 13 10 2 1 58 24 5034

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 Supervisor 20 39 18 13 10 0 0 59 23 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 19 29 21 13 16 2 0 49 30 5620
2020 Supervisor 26 42 18 9 5 1 0 68 14 1620
2020 Non-supervisor 24 33 20 12 9 1 0 58 22 6217
2019 Supervisor 22 42 20 11 5 0 0 64 15 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 20 33 21 13 12 1 0 54 25 5860
2018 Supervisor 21 43 19 9 7 0 0 64 16 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 15 32 24 14 13 1 0 48 27 5017

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 Supervisor 18 25 17 14 17 6 3 47 34 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 16 22 15 15 23 8 2 41 42 5620
2020 Supervisor 20 27 17 14 14 5 3 52 30 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 17 22 16 16 20 7 2 43 39 6224
2019 Supervisor 18 27 18 15 15 4 3 48 32 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 15 21 16 16 23 6 2 39 43 5870
2018 Supervisor 17 26 17 17 18 3 2 45 37 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 11 22 19 18 25 5 1 35 45 5031

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 Supervisor 23 46 5 18 8 0 0 68 26 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 24 40 7 17 13 0 0 64 30 5630
2020 Supervisor 31 50 5 12 3 0 0 81 15 1630
2020 Non-supervisor 29 45 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 6246

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 Supervisor 32 33 9 16 10 0 0 65 27 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 29 33 9 15 14 0 1 62 29 5620
2020 Supervisor 38 41 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 34 37 9 14 7 0 0 71 20 6227
2019 Supervisor 34 37 8 14 6 0 0 72 20 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 31 33 9 16 11 0 0 64 27 5871

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 Supervisor 38 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 31 34 11 13 11 0 1 65 24 5610
2020 Supervisor 45 38 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 1614
2020 Non-supervisor 35 34 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 6197
2019 Supervisor 42 38 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 30 36 12 14 9 0 0 66 22 5841

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 Supervisor 64 26 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 67 21 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 5625
2020 Supervisor 74 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 72 19 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 6229

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 Supervisor 79 10 3 2 2 0 3 92 4 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 77 11 4 1 3 0 4 92 4 5625
2019 Supervisor 81 9 3 2 2 0 3 93 3 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 74 13 5 2 3 0 3 90 4 5852

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 Supervisor 33 26 17 6 5 8 5 67 13 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 34 19 11 6 7 17 5 69 18 5630
2020 Supervisor 39 26 14 6 3 9 4 74 10 1617
2020 Non-supervisor 36 19 11 6 8 15 4 68 18 6242
2019 Supervisor 42 24 15 6 4 6 3 73 11 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 36 19 11 7 8 16 3 68 18 5885

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 Supervisor 17 83 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 5630
2020 Supervisor 14 86 1629
2020 Non-supervisor 17 83 6242
2019 Supervisor 16 84 1374
2019 Non-supervisor 20 80 5872
2018 Supervisor 20 80 1197
2018 Non-supervisor 23 77 5035

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 59 250
2022 Non-supervisor 53 47 1050
2020 Supervisor 37 63 216
2020 Non-supervisor 56 44 992
2019 Supervisor 35 65 212
2019 Non-supervisor 60 40 1135
2018 Supervisor 44 56 224
2018 Non-supervisor 55 45 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 42 250
2022 Non-supervisor 66 34 1050
2020 Supervisor 49 51 216
2020 Non-supervisor 69 31 992
2019 Supervisor 49 51 212
2019 Non-supervisor 67 33 1135
2018 Supervisor 55 45 224
2018 Non-supervisor 70 30 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 64 250
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 1050
2020 Supervisor 46 54 216
2020 Non-supervisor 3 97 992
2019 Supervisor 42 58 212
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 1135
2018 Supervisor 40 60 224
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 1131

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 Supervisor 1 99 250
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 1050
2018 Supervisor 2 98 224
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 1131

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 Supervisor 4 96 250
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 1050
2020 Supervisor 3 97 216
2020 Non-supervisor 5 95 992
2019 Supervisor 2 98 212
2019 Non-supervisor 4 96 1135
2018 Supervisor 3 97 224
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 1131

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 Supervisor 9 91 250
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 1050
2020 Supervisor 7 93 216
2020 Non-supervisor 18 82 992
2019 Supervisor 10 90 212
2019 Non-supervisor 19 81 1135
2018 Supervisor 10 90 224
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 250
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 1050
2020 Supervisor 3 97 216
2020 Non-supervisor 2 98 992
2019 Supervisor 5 95 212
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 1135
2018 Supervisor 3 97 224
2018 Non-supervisor 3 97 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 50 50 250
2022 Non-supervisor 40 60 1050
2020 Supervisor 42 58 216
2020 Non-supervisor 41 59 992
2019 Supervisor 46 54 210
2019 Non-supervisor 40 60 1125
2018 Supervisor 46 54 226
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 31 69 250
2022 Non-supervisor 38 62 1050
2020 Supervisor 30 70 216
2020 Non-supervisor 38 62 992
2019 Supervisor 35 65 210
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 1125
2018 Supervisor 33 67 226
2018 Non-supervisor 40 60 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 45 250
2022 Non-supervisor 54 46 1050
2020 Supervisor 55 45 216
2020 Non-supervisor 51 49 992
2019 Supervisor 51 49 210
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 1125
2018 Supervisor 52 48 226
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 59 250
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 1050
2020 Supervisor 39 61 216
2020 Non-supervisor 44 56 992
2019 Supervisor 32 68 210
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 1125
2018 Supervisor 39 61 226
2018 Non-supervisor 43 57 1130

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 Supervisor 32 68 250
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 1050
2020 Supervisor 32 68 216
2020 Non-supervisor 33 67 992
2019 Supervisor 39 61 210
2019 Non-supervisor 34 66 1125
2018 Supervisor 36 64 226
2018 Non-supervisor 35 65 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 43 250
2022 Non-supervisor 56 44 1050
2020 Supervisor 51 49 216
2020 Non-supervisor 57 43 992
2019 Supervisor 55 45 210
2019 Non-supervisor 54 46 1125
2018 Supervisor 46 54 226
2018 Non-supervisor 57 43 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 49 51 250
2022 Non-supervisor 37 63 1050
2020 Supervisor 48 52 216
2020 Non-supervisor 40 60 992
2019 Supervisor 47 53 210
2019 Non-supervisor 40 60 1125
2018 Supervisor 49 51 226
2018 Non-supervisor 39 61 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 98 250
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 1050
2019 Supervisor 3 97 210
2019 Non-supervisor 3 97 1125

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 5 95 250
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 1050
2020 Supervisor 8 92 216
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 992
2019 Supervisor 4 96 210
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 1125
2018 Supervisor 6 94 226
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 1130

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 250
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 1050
2020 Supervisor 12 88 216
2020 Non-supervisor 15 85 992
2019 Supervisor 13 87 210
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 1125
2018 Supervisor 13 87 226
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 45 250
2022 Non-supervisor 61 39 1050
2020 Supervisor 52 48 216
2020 Non-supervisor 57 43 992
2019 Supervisor 52 48 210
2019 Non-supervisor 60 40 1125
2018 Supervisor 53 47 226
2018 Non-supervisor 57 43 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 27 73 250
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 1050
2020 Supervisor 34 66 216
2020 Non-supervisor 28 72 992
2019 Supervisor 33 67 210
2019 Non-supervisor 29 71 1125
2018 Supervisor 30 70 226
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 1130

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 16 84 250
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 1050
2020 Supervisor 19 81 216
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 992
2019 Supervisor 17 83 210
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 1125
2018 Supervisor 18 82 226
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 1130

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 Supervisor 58 42 250
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 1050
2020 Supervisor 61 39 216
2020 Non-supervisor 44 56 992
2019 Supervisor 57 43 207
2019 Non-supervisor 48 52 1120
2018 Supervisor 63 37 226
2018 Non-supervisor 48 52 1135

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 Supervisor 28 72 250
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 1050
2020 Supervisor 31 69 216
2020 Non-supervisor 25 75 992
2019 Supervisor 36 64 207
2019 Non-supervisor 27 73 1120
2018 Supervisor 29 71 226
2018 Non-supervisor 27 73 1135

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 Supervisor 11 89 250
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 1050
2020 Supervisor 12 88 216
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 992
2019 Supervisor 12 88 207
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 1120
2018 Supervisor 16 84 226
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 1135

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 Supervisor 5 95 250
2022 Non-supervisor 25 75 1050
2020 Supervisor 3 97 216
2020 Non-supervisor 25 75 992
2019 Supervisor 6 94 207
2019 Non-supervisor 27 73 1120
2018 Supervisor 4 96 226
2018 Non-supervisor 26 74 1135

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 Supervisor 7 93 250
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 1050
2020 Supervisor 16 84 216
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 992
2019 Supervisor 13 87 207
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 1120
2018 Supervisor 10 90 226
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 1135

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 Supervisor 8 92 250
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 1050
2020 Supervisor 12 88 216
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 992
2019 Supervisor 5 95 207
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 1120
2018 Supervisor 7 93 226
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 1135

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 Supervisor 11 89 250
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 1050
2020 Supervisor 14 86 216
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 992
2019 Supervisor 19 81 207
2019 Non-supervisor 14 86 1120
2018 Supervisor 12 88 226
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 1135

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 17 83 250
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 1050
2020 Supervisor 12 88 216
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 992
2019 Supervisor 12 88 207
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 1120
2018 Supervisor 12 88 226
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 1135

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 Supervisor 24 76 250
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 1050
2020 Supervisor 23 77 216
2020 Non-supervisor 31 69 992
2019 Supervisor 20 80 207
2019 Non-supervisor 29 71 1120
2018 Supervisor 22 78 226
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 1135

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 Supervisor 4 96 230
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 925
2020 Supervisor 10 90 191
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 881
2019 Supervisor 10 90 197
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 982
2018 Supervisor 9 91 211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 990

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 Supervisor 12 88 230
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 925
2020 Supervisor 10 90 191
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 881
2019 Supervisor 12 88 197
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 982
2018 Supervisor 15 85 211
2018 Non-supervisor 14 86 990

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 Supervisor 3 97 230
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 925
2020 Supervisor 6 94 191
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 881
2019 Supervisor 12 88 197
2019 Non-supervisor 7 93 982
2018 Supervisor 5 95 211
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 990

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 Supervisor 3 97 230
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 925
2020 Supervisor 5 95 191
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 881
2019 Supervisor 8 92 197
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 990

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 Supervisor 8 92 230
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 925
2020 Supervisor 10 90 191
2020 Non-supervisor 7 93 881
2019 Supervisor 9 91 197
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 982
2018 Supervisor 12 88 211
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 990

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 Supervisor 10 90 230
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 925
2020 Supervisor 7 93 191
2020 Non-supervisor 6 94 881
2019 Supervisor 11 89 197
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 982
2018 Supervisor 10 90 211
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 990

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 Supervisor 10 90 230
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 925
2020 Supervisor 11 89 191
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 881
2019 Supervisor 12 88 197
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 7 93 990

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 Supervisor 11 89 230
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 925
2020 Supervisor 11 89 191
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 881
2019 Supervisor 5 95 197
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 990

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 Supervisor 11 89 230
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 925
2020 Supervisor 13 87 191
2020 Non-supervisor 14 86 881
2019 Supervisor 7 93 197
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 982
2018 Supervisor 6 94 211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 990

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 Supervisor 36 64 230
2022 Non-supervisor 39 61 925
2020 Supervisor 31 69 191
2020 Non-supervisor 39 61 881
2019 Supervisor 30 70 197
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 982
2018 Supervisor 31 69 211
2018 Non-supervisor 38 62 990

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 Supervisor 9 91 230
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 925
2020 Supervisor 12 88 191
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 881
2019 Supervisor 8 92 197
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 982
2018 Supervisor 8 92 211
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 990

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 Supervisor 46 54 230
2022 Non-supervisor 51 49 925
2020 Supervisor 50 50 191
2020 Non-supervisor 56 44 881
2019 Supervisor 46 54 197
2019 Non-supervisor 55 45 982
2018 Supervisor 45 55 211
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 990

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 Supervisor 0 100 230
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 925
2018 Supervisor 2 98 211
2018 Non-supervisor 2 98 990

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 Supervisor 66 34 230
2022 Non-supervisor 65 35 925
2020 Supervisor 63 37 191
2020 Non-supervisor 64 36 881
2019 Supervisor 61 39 197
2019 Non-supervisor 63 37 982
2018 Supervisor 62 38 211
2018 Non-supervisor 64 36 990

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 Supervisor 3 97 230
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 925

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 Supervisor 16 84 230
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 925
2020 Supervisor 18 82 191
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 881
2019 Supervisor 19 81 197
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 982
2018 Supervisor 14 86 211
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 990

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 Supervisor 12 20 15 13 16 20 5 42 39 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 9 11 15 10 19 29 8 32 44 5620
2020 Supervisor 15 26 18 13 11 13 4 50 28 1630
2020 Non-supervisor 14 15 19 11 14 21 6 40 34 6232
2019 Supervisor 14 26 19 13 12 13 4 47 30 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 12 14 21 11 17 19 6 34 38 5877
2018 Supervisor 14 24 22 16 14 9 2 43 33 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 9 15 24 12 19 16 4 30 39 5026

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 Supervisor 22 31 16 11 11 7 1 58 24 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 17 25 17 11 16 12 2 48 32 5620
2020 Supervisor 26 34 20 10 6 4 1 63 17 1630
2020 Non-supervisor 23 25 20 12 12 8 1 52 26 6228
2019 Supervisor 26 34 18 10 7 4 0 63 18 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 20 26 21 11 13 7 1 50 27 5876
2018 Supervisor 22 35 19 13 8 3 0 59 22 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 15 26 23 13 16 6 1 44 31 5026

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 Supervisor 13 87 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 5620
2020 Supervisor 9 91 1631
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 6229
2019 Supervisor 9 91 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 5873
2018 Supervisor 12 88 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 5022

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 72 185
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 800
2020 Supervisor 32 68 140
2020 Non-supervisor 39 61 691
2019 Supervisor 30 70 111
2019 Non-supervisor 39 61 726
2018 Supervisor 23 77 131
2018 Non-supervisor 38 62 717

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 71 29 185
2022 Non-supervisor 78 22 800
2020 Supervisor 77 23 140
2020 Non-supervisor 80 20 691
2019 Supervisor 63 37 111
2019 Non-supervisor 79 21 726
2018 Supervisor 77 23 131
2018 Non-supervisor 80 20 717

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 86 185
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 800
2020 Supervisor 12 88 140
2020 Non-supervisor 2 98 691
2019 Supervisor 15 85 111
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 726
2018 Supervisor 8 92 131
2018 Non-supervisor 2 98 717

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 Supervisor 1 99 185
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 800
2020 Supervisor 4 96 140
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 691

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 Supervisor 7 93 185
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 800
2020 Supervisor 8 92 140
2020 Non-supervisor 5 95 691
2019 Supervisor 7 93 111
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 726
2018 Supervisor 4 96 131
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 717

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 Supervisor 10 90 185
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 800
2020 Supervisor 10 90 140
2020 Non-supervisor 15 85 691
2019 Supervisor 10 90 111
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 726
2018 Supervisor 7 93 131
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 717

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 80 185
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 800
2020 Supervisor 10 90 140
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 691
2019 Supervisor 18 82 111
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 726
2018 Supervisor 16 84 131
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 717

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 34 66 185
2022 Non-supervisor 29 71 800
2020 Supervisor 30 70 140
2020 Non-supervisor 27 73 691
2019 Supervisor 30 70 109
2019 Non-supervisor 22 78 712
2018 Supervisor 32 68 130
2018 Non-supervisor 24 76 714

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 21 79 185
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 800
2020 Supervisor 23 77 140
2020 Non-supervisor 16 84 691
2019 Supervisor 15 85 109
2019 Non-supervisor 19 81 712
2018 Supervisor 18 82 130
2018 Non-supervisor 18 82 714

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 21 79 185
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 800
2020 Supervisor 18 82 140
2020 Non-supervisor 15 85 691
2019 Supervisor 20 80 109
2019 Non-supervisor 15 85 712
2018 Supervisor 18 82 130
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 714

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 185
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 800
2020 Supervisor 6 94 140
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 691

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 24 76 185
2022 Non-supervisor 23 77 800
2020 Supervisor 16 84 140
2020 Non-supervisor 26 74 691
2019 Supervisor 24 76 109
2019 Non-supervisor 26 74 712
2018 Supervisor 16 84 130
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 714

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 55 185
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 800
2020 Supervisor 43 57 140
2020 Non-supervisor 30 70 691
2019 Supervisor 36 64 109
2019 Non-supervisor 34 66 712
2018 Supervisor 46 54 130
2018 Non-supervisor 36 64 714

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 185
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 800
2020 Supervisor 6 94 140
2020 Non-supervisor 5 95 691
2019 Supervisor 7 93 109
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 712
2018 Supervisor 6 94 130
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 714

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 Supervisor 4 96 185
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 800
2019 Supervisor 5 95 109
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 712

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 185
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 800
2020 Supervisor 5 95 140
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 691
2019 Supervisor 6 94 109
2019 Non-supervisor 13 87 712
2018 Supervisor 7 93 130
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 714

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 80 185
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 800
2020 Supervisor 19 81 140
2020 Non-supervisor 28 72 691
2019 Supervisor 21 79 109
2019 Non-supervisor 25 75 712
2018 Supervisor 19 81 130
2018 Non-supervisor 25 75 714

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 Supervisor 1 99 185
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 800

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 85 185
2022 Non-supervisor 23 77 800
2020 Supervisor 12 88 140
2020 Non-supervisor 20 80 691
2019 Supervisor 13 87 109
2019 Non-supervisor 24 76 712
2018 Supervisor 14 86 130
2018 Non-supervisor 21 79 714

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 1 99 185
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 800

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 88 185
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 800
2020 Supervisor 10 90 140
2020 Non-supervisor 15 85 691
2019 Supervisor 15 85 109
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 712
2018 Supervisor 11 89 130
2018 Non-supervisor 15 85 714

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 Supervisor 30 70 185
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 800
2020 Supervisor 30 70 140
2020 Non-supervisor 27 73 691
2019 Supervisor 29 71 109
2019 Non-supervisor 31 69 708
2018 Supervisor 31 69 131
2018 Non-supervisor 31 69 716

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 Supervisor 17 83 185
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 800
2020 Supervisor 15 85 140
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 691
2019 Supervisor 16 84 109
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 708
2018 Supervisor 13 87 131
2018 Non-supervisor 17 83 716

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 Supervisor 4 96 185
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 800
2020 Supervisor 6 94 140
2020 Non-supervisor 3 97 691
2018 Supervisor 4 96 131
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 716

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 Supervisor 3 97 185
2022 Non-supervisor 24 76 800
2020 Supervisor 4 96 140
2020 Non-supervisor 20 80 691
2019 Supervisor 0 100 109
2019 Non-supervisor 22 78 708
2018 Supervisor 5 95 131
2018 Non-supervisor 24 76 716

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 Supervisor 4 96 185
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 800
2020 Supervisor 6 94 140
2020 Non-supervisor 3 97 691
2019 Supervisor 5 95 109
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 708

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 Supervisor 6 94 185
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 800
2020 Supervisor 6 94 140
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 691
2019 Supervisor 5 95 109
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 708
2018 Supervisor 7 93 131
2018 Non-supervisor 11 89 716

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 Supervisor 5 95 185
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 800
2020 Supervisor 9 91 140
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 691
2019 Supervisor 6 94 109
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 708
2018 Supervisor 9 91 131
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 716

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 89 185
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 800
2020 Supervisor 6 94 140
2020 Non-supervisor 9 91 691
2019 Supervisor 11 89 109
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 708
2018 Supervisor 7 93 131
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 716

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 Supervisor 57 43 185
2022 Non-supervisor 49 51 800
2020 Supervisor 54 46 140
2020 Non-supervisor 49 51 691
2019 Supervisor 56 44 109
2019 Non-supervisor 45 55 708
2018 Supervisor 56 44 131
2018 Non-supervisor 47 53 716

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 Supervisor 5 95 175
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 705

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 Supervisor 7 93 175
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 705
2020 Supervisor 16 84 132
2020 Non-supervisor 13 87 616
2019 Supervisor 19 81 95
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 575
2018 Supervisor 10 90 121
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 640

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 Supervisor 2 98 175
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 705
2020 Supervisor 5 95 132
2020 Non-supervisor 3 97 616

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 Supervisor 2 98 175
2022 Non-supervisor 1 99 705

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 Supervisor 0 100 175
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 705
2019 Supervisor 0 100 95
2019 Non-supervisor 2 98 575

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 Supervisor 4 96 175
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 705

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 Supervisor 5 95 175
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 705
2020 Supervisor 6 94 132
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 616
2019 Supervisor 8 92 95
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 575
2018 Supervisor 4 96 121
2018 Non-supervisor 4 96 640

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 Supervisor 9 91 175
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 705
2020 Supervisor 14 86 132
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 616
2018 Supervisor 9 91 121
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 640

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 Supervisor 10 90 175
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 705
2020 Supervisor 10 90 132
2020 Non-supervisor 10 90 616
2019 Supervisor 9 91 95
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 575
2018 Supervisor 5 95 121
2018 Non-supervisor 9 91 640

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 Supervisor 32 68 175
2022 Non-supervisor 36 64 705
2020 Supervisor 26 74 132
2020 Non-supervisor 34 66 616
2019 Supervisor 35 65 95
2019 Non-supervisor 30 70 575
2018 Supervisor 29 71 121
2018 Non-supervisor 30 70 640

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 Supervisor 9 91 175
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 705
2020 Supervisor 10 90 132
2020 Non-supervisor 11 89 616
2019 Supervisor 7 93 95
2019 Non-supervisor 9 91 575
2018 Supervisor 7 93 121
2018 Non-supervisor 10 90 640

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 Supervisor 45 55 175
2022 Non-supervisor 48 52 705
2020 Supervisor 44 56 132
2020 Non-supervisor 52 48 616
2019 Supervisor 52 48 95
2019 Non-supervisor 48 52 575
2018 Supervisor 47 53 121
2018 Non-supervisor 45 55 640

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 Supervisor 0 100 175
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 705

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 Supervisor 69 31 175
2022 Non-supervisor 67 33 705
2020 Supervisor 71 29 132
2020 Non-supervisor 66 34 616
2019 Supervisor 74 26 95
2019 Non-supervisor 65 35 575
2018 Supervisor 69 31 121
2018 Non-supervisor 69 31 640

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 Supervisor 1 99 175
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 705

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 Supervisor 17 83 175
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 705
2020 Supervisor 12 88 132
2020 Non-supervisor 12 88 616
2019 Supervisor 13 87 95
2019 Non-supervisor 9 91 575
2018 Supervisor 19 81 121
2018 Non-supervisor 13 87 640

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 Supervisor 13 19 21 9 8 24 4 45 25 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 11 13 21 8 13 29 5 36 33 5625
2020 Supervisor 18 26 23 6 6 17 4 56 15 1630
2020 Non-supervisor 15 16 23 7 9 24 5 44 23 6230
2019 Supervisor 19 27 22 6 6 16 4 58 15 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 14 15 25 7 11 23 6 40 25 5863
2018 Supervisor 17 25 28 6 8 14 3 51 16 1190
2018 Non-supervisor 10 16 30 8 11 21 4 35 26 5014

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 Supervisor 23 32 20 9 7 8 1 60 18 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 18 25 20 9 13 13 2 51 26 5625
2020 Supervisor 28 35 20 7 4 5 1 67 12 1629
2020 Non-supervisor 23 27 21 8 9 10 1 56 19 6221
2019 Supervisor 30 34 20 5 5 5 1 68 11 1370
2019 Non-supervisor 23 26 23 7 10 10 1 55 19 5856
2018 Supervisor 25 33 22 8 7 5 1 61 15 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 16 27 27 9 11 9 1 48 23 5007

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 Supervisor 12 88 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 5625
2020 Supervisor 13 87 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 17 83 6219
2019 Supervisor 15 85 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 21 79 5874

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 Supervisor 53 47 185
2022 Non-supervisor 53 47 1095
2020 Supervisor 50 50 195
2020 Non-supervisor 50 50 1047

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 79 21 185
2022 Non-supervisor 70 30 1095
2020 Supervisor 87 13 196
2020 Non-supervisor 77 23 1047
2019 Supervisor 85 15 198
2019 Non-supervisor 79 21 1224

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 Supervisor 37 33 8 16 5 0 1 71 21 145
2022 Non-supervisor 35 32 9 12 11 1 1 68 23 765
2020 Supervisor 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 85 10 170
2020 Non-supervisor 41 34 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 804
2019 Supervisor 58 27 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 166
2019 Non-supervisor 37 35 7 11 9 0 0 73 20 964

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 Supervisor 41 33 9 9 5 2 1 76 15 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 32 32 10 10 9 4 3 69 20 5625
2020 Supervisor 44 32 10 8 3 1 2 78 12 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 36 30 11 10 7 3 2 70 18 6241

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 Supervisor 41 25 21 9 4 945
2022 Non-supervisor 40 30 14 9 8 2925

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 Supervisor 64 36 1430
2022 Non-supervisor 60 40 4835

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 Supervisor 49 51 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 4810

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 Supervisor 66 34 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 4810

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 Supervisor 57 43 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 38 62 4810

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 Supervisor 43 57 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 4810

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 Supervisor 66 34 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 4810

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 Supervisor 45 55 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 4810

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 Supervisor 30 70 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 4810

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 Supervisor 25 75 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 4810

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 Supervisor 52 48 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 4810

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 Supervisor 42 58 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 40 60 4810

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 Supervisor 5 95 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 4810

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 Supervisor 9 91 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 4810

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 Supervisor 59 14 5 2 4 1 15 87 7 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 53 12 5 2 6 1 21 84 10 4825

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 Supervisor 9 13 13 14 35 2 14 58 26 1430
2022 Non-supervisor 7 12 14 11 30 4 22 55 26 4825

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 Supervisor 12 25 15 15 24 4 5 43 41 1425
2022 Non-supervisor 8 15 15 11 29 7 15 52 29 4820
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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 Supervisor 50 29 7 6 7 1 0 80 13 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 41 29 8 9 11 2 0 71 20 5630
2020 Supervisor 48 31 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 1622
2020 Non-supervisor 38 30 10 11 10 1 0 69 21 6214

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 Supervisor 4 8 16 8 40 4 19 64 16 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 6 8 17 7 34 7 21 57 20 5620

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 Supervisor 23 41 17 11 7 2 0 65 18 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 19 36 17 12 13 3 0 56 27 5620
2020 Supervisor 33 46 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1632
2020 Non-supervisor 29 40 14 9 6 1 0 70 16 6237
2019 Supervisor 29 47 13 7 3 1 0 77 11 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 24 39 17 11 7 2 0 64 18 5855
2018 Supervisor 31 45 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 20 40 19 11 8 2 0 61 19 5022

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 27 37 19 6 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 11 25 36 21 7 5625

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 Supervisor 47 29 10 7 5 1 1 77 12 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 41 26 14 6 8 4 1 71 15 5635
2020 Supervisor 44 32 11 6 4 2 0 78 11 1619
2020 Non-supervisor 37 27 15 7 8 4 1 68 16 6214

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 Supervisor 42 26 8 11 12 1 0 69 23 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 34 25 9 12 17 2 0 60 30 5630
2020 Supervisor 36 31 10 12 10 1 0 68 22 1623
2020 Non-supervisor 30 26 12 14 17 1 0 56 31 6230

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 Supervisor 18 36 15 17 14 1 0 54 31 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 18 29 15 17 19 2 0 48 36 5620
2020 Supervisor 24 35 17 14 10 1 0 60 24 1629
2020 Non-supervisor 25 28 17 14 14 2 0 54 29 6239
2019 Supervisor 16 36 19 18 11 1 0 52 29 1372
2019 Non-supervisor 16 28 18 18 18 1 0 45 36 5877
2018 Supervisor 15 32 18 20 14 0 0 48 34 1190
2018 Non-supervisor 12 28 18 19 21 1 0 41 41 5023

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 Supervisor 14 46 14 17 8 1 0 61 25 1565
2020 Supervisor 20 49 15 12 4 1 0 69 16 1628
2019 Supervisor 20 46 12 15 6 0 1 67 21 1367

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 Supervisor 35 26 16 9 12 0 1 62 21 1555
2022 Non-supervisor 29 29 17 9 13 0 2 59 23 5590
2020 Supervisor 34 30 19 9 7 0 0 64 17 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 29 27 22 12 10 0 1 56 22 6230
2019 Supervisor 29 27 19 9 15 0 0 57 25 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 24 25 19 12 18 0 1 50 30 5877
2018 Supervisor 26 27 19 12 15 0 1 53 27 1194
2018 Non-supervisor 24 26 21 13 16 0 1 50 29 5019

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 Supervisor 9 19 28 20 24 0 0 28 44 1555
2022 Non-supervisor 22 30 22 12 12 0 1 53 25 5595
2020 Supervisor 8 19 28 23 21 0 0 27 45 1631
2020 Non-supervisor 26 30 24 12 8 0 1 56 20 6239
2019 Supervisor 10 23 28 21 18 0 0 32 39 1373
2019 Non-supervisor 24 29 23 13 11 0 1 53 24 5870
2018 Supervisor 8 20 27 24 21 0 0 28 44 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 19 29 26 15 11 0 1 48 26 5014

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 Supervisor 13 25 26 18 17 0 1 38 36 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 33 28 18 9 7 1 4 65 17 5590
2020 Supervisor 13 26 26 20 15 0 0 39 35 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 37 30 17 8 5 0 2 69 14 6221
2019 Supervisor 13 28 28 18 13 0 0 41 31 1360
2019 Non-supervisor 34 29 18 9 6 0 3 65 16 5836
2018 Supervisor 11 24 27 21 16 0 0 35 38 1192
2018 Non-supervisor 27 30 21 10 8 0 3 59 19 4959

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 Supervisor 6 15 22 23 34 0 0 21 57 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 18 18 21 17 25 1 1 36 43 5605
2020 Supervisor 11 21 25 23 19 0 0 33 42 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 26 25 19 15 13 1 1 52 28 6215
2019 Supervisor 6 17 21 25 30 0 0 23 55 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 18 20 20 16 24 0 1 39 41 5858
2018 Supervisor 5 12 24 25 33 0 0 17 58 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 13 17 22 19 27 0 1 31 47 5008

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 Supervisor 26 28 18 12 13 0 2 56 25 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 45 23 13 6 6 1 6 73 14 5605
2020 Supervisor 29 27 17 14 11 0 1 57 25 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 53 24 11 5 3 0 4 80 8 6208
2019 Supervisor 30 29 21 10 8 0 2 60 18 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 48 22 12 6 6 0 5 74 13 5850
2018 Supervisor 27 29 21 12 9 0 2 58 21 1191
2018 Non-supervisor 42 24 15 6 6 0 6 71 13 5002

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 Supervisor 17 28 22 14 19 0 0 45 33 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 26 24 20 12 16 0 1 51 29 5610
2020 Supervisor 16 25 26 17 16 0 0 41 33 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 28 26 21 12 12 0 1 54 24 6228
2019 Supervisor 20 28 25 14 13 0 0 48 27 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 27 25 21 11 15 0 1 53 26 5872
2018 Supervisor 15 25 26 17 16 0 0 40 33 1193
2018 Non-supervisor 22 24 22 14 17 0 1 47 31 4999

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 Supervisor 19 32 24 12 12 0 0 51 24 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 26 27 19 12 13 1 1 54 26 5605
2020 Supervisor 23 35 25 11 6 0 0 58 17 1622
2020 Non-supervisor 29 28 20 11 9 1 1 59 20 6201
2019 Supervisor 16 37 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 1367
2019 Non-supervisor 25 30 22 11 10 1 1 56 22 5853
2018 Supervisor 12 33 29 16 8 0 0 46 25 1189
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 25 14 10 1 1 49 25 5013

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 Supervisor 11 24 26 19 19 0 0 35 39 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 23 26 20 14 15 1 1 50 30 5605
2020 Supervisor 11 29 28 20 12 0 0 40 31 1619
2020 Non-supervisor 25 28 22 13 11 1 1 53 25 6213
2019 Supervisor 11 27 27 21 14 0 0 38 35 1366
2019 Non-supervisor 22 28 22 15 12 1 1 51 27 5857
2018 Supervisor 8 25 29 21 16 0 0 33 38 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 16 27 25 17 13 1 1 43 31 5013

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 Supervisor 19 30 22 15 14 0 1 48 30 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 26 26 19 12 15 1 1 53 28 5615
2020 Supervisor 22 31 24 14 9 0 0 53 23 1621
2020 Non-supervisor 28 28 20 12 11 0 1 57 23 6209
2019 Supervisor 20 30 25 15 9 0 0 51 24 1364
2019 Non-supervisor 26 27 21 13 12 1 1 53 26 5851
2018 Supervisor 16 29 27 16 12 0 0 45 29 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 20 26 23 16 13 0 1 47 29 5009

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 Supervisor 34 28 17 9 12 0 0 62 21 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 32 22 16 10 17 1 1 55 28 5600
2020 Supervisor 36 30 16 9 8 0 0 66 18 1623
2020 Non-supervisor 35 24 16 11 13 0 1 60 24 6203
2019 Supervisor 34 28 19 10 9 0 0 62 19 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 31 25 17 13 13 0 1 57 26 5848

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 Supervisor 45 29 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 45 25 14 6 7 1 2 72 14 5610
2020 Supervisor 27 36 21 10 6 0 1 63 15 1622
2020 Non-supervisor 32 29 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 6212

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 Supervisor 19 25 24 17 14 0 0 44 31 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 28 28 20 11 10 1 1 57 22 5610
2020 Supervisor 13 26 24 19 18 0 0 39 37 1626
2020 Non-supervisor 25 29 21 12 11 0 1 55 23 6206
2019 Supervisor 19 30 24 16 11 0 0 49 27 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 28 29 20 12 9 0 1 58 22 5831
2018 Supervisor 15 26 24 19 15 0 0 41 34 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 23 29 22 14 11 0 1 53 24 4988

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 Supervisor 43 25 15 7 8 0 2 69 16 1555
2022 Non-supervisor 41 23 15 8 11 1 2 65 19 5605
2020 Supervisor 49 29 13 6 3 0 1 79 9 1619
2020 Non-supervisor 44 26 16 7 6 0 1 71 13 6185
2019 Supervisor 48 26 15 6 4 0 1 74 10 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 41 25 16 9 8 0 1 67 17 5827
2018 Supervisor 44 28 16 7 5 0 1 72 11 1178
2018 Non-supervisor 41 26 16 9 7 0 2 67 16 4990

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 Supervisor 41 32 15 5 6 0 1 73 11 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 38 29 15 9 9 0 1 68 17 5610
2020 Supervisor 35 36 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 1616
2020 Non-supervisor 33 31 20 8 6 0 1 65 15 6203

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 Supervisor 72 11 5 2 3 0 7 90 5 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 59 16 7 4 6 1 8 81 11 5620
2020 Supervisor 73 15 5 2 1 0 4 92 3 1622
2020 Non-supervisor 61 17 8 4 4 1 5 83 8 6195
2019 Supervisor 72 12 6 2 2 0 5 89 4 1359
2019 Non-supervisor 60 15 8 4 6 1 6 82 10 5843
2018 Supervisor 62 18 9 3 4 0 3 83 8 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 55 18 10 5 6 1 5 77 12 4990

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 Supervisor 65 14 6 4 7 1 3 83 11 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 59 14 8 5 8 2 4 78 14 5620
2020 Supervisor 72 12 5 5 4 1 1 85 9 1622
2020 Non-supervisor 66 13 7 5 6 1 3 82 11 6192
2019 Supervisor 64 17 8 5 5 0 1 82 10 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 59 16 9 6 8 1 2 77 14 5862
2018 Supervisor 56 21 9 5 7 0 2 78 12 1188
2018 Non-supervisor 53 18 11 7 8 1 3 73 15 5006

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 Supervisor 57 25 9 4 3 0 2 83 7 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 56 24 9 4 4 1 2 82 8 5615
2020 Supervisor 57 27 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 1621
2020 Non-supervisor 59 23 9 4 3 0 2 84 7 6182
2019 Supervisor 47 32 14 4 3 0 1 79 7 1368
2019 Non-supervisor 48 29 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 5848
2018 Supervisor 44 33 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 1184
2018 Non-supervisor 43 32 14 6 4 0 1 75 10 5012

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 Supervisor 56 21 10 5 8 0 1 77 13 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 51 19 10 6 11 1 2 72 17 5610
2020 Supervisor 60 20 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 1619
2020 Non-supervisor 56 18 9 7 8 0 2 75 15 6206
2019 Supervisor 56 22 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 1355
2019 Non-supervisor 49 21 13 8 8 0 1 71 16 5827
2018 Supervisor 46 26 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 39 24 16 10 10 0 1 64 20 4990

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 Supervisor 44 31 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 1555
2022 Non-supervisor 60 6 2 1 1 1 29 94 3 5605
2020 Supervisor 40 32 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 1625
2020 Non-supervisor 62 6 2 1 1 0 29 96 2 6213
2019 Supervisor 33 31 22 7 6 0 0 64 14 1357
2019 Non-supervisor 59 6 3 1 1 0 30 94 2 5803
2018 Supervisor 30 35 20 9 6 0 0 66 15 1178
2018 Non-supervisor 53 7 3 1 1 0 36 93 2 4961

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 Supervisor 63 22 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 1555
2022 Non-supervisor 57 19 9 4 4 1 6 82 8 5600
2020 Supervisor 63 24 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 1631
2020 Non-supervisor 60 21 10 4 3 0 3 83 7 6239
2019 Supervisor 63 24 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 1365
2019 Non-supervisor 57 21 10 4 3 0 5 83 7 5830
2018 Supervisor 58 28 9 2 1 0 1 87 4 1175
2018 Non-supervisor 52 24 12 4 3 0 5 80 7 4979

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 Supervisor 82 11 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 68 13 6 2 5 1 5 86 8 5625
2020 Supervisor 81 14 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1624
2020 Non-supervisor 67 17 7 3 3 0 2 86 7 6240
2019 Supervisor 82 11 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 1369
2019 Non-supervisor 68 15 7 3 4 0 3 86 7 5861
2018 Supervisor 77 15 4 2 2 0 1 93 3 1186
2018 Non-supervisor 65 17 7 3 4 0 4 86 7 4999

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 Supervisor 54 27 12 3 2 0 1 82 6 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 48 27 13 5 4 1 3 77 9 5625
2020 Supervisor 46 34 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 1629
2020 Non-supervisor 44 29 16 5 4 0 2 75 9 6239
2019 Supervisor 57 26 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 1361
2019 Non-supervisor 50 28 13 4 3 0 2 80 7 5842
2018 Supervisor 52 27 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 1182
2018 Non-supervisor 44 30 15 5 3 0 2 76 8 4998

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 Supervisor 4 20 40 22 13 0 0 24 35 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 10 30 36 15 8 0 0 40 23 5630
2020 Supervisor 7 23 41 20 9 0 0 30 29 1627
2020 Non-supervisor 14 34 32 14 6 0 0 48 20 6236
2019 Supervisor 10 24 40 18 8 0 0 34 26 1371
2019 Non-supervisor 15 32 33 14 6 0 0 47 19 5877
2018 Supervisor 6 22 40 22 9 0 0 28 31 1194
2018 Non-supervisor 11 30 37 15 7 0 0 41 22 5043

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 Supervisor 17 29 37 12 4 0 0 16 47 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 12 21 38 18 10 0 0 28 33 5610
2020 Supervisor 21 27 36 13 3 0 0 16 48 1620
2020 Non-supervisor 12 18 38 23 10 0 0 32 30 6200
2019 Supervisor 15 26 39 15 5 0 0 20 41 1362
2019 Non-supervisor 12 19 38 21 10 0 0 31 31 5836
2018 Supervisor 18 26 39 13 5 0 0 18 44 1175
2018 Non-supervisor 12 22 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 4978
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 25 61 14 0 1565
2022 Non-supervisor 23 53 23 1 5630
2020 Supervisor 31 48 20 0 1632
2020 Non-supervisor 30 43 26 1 6253

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 Supervisor 41 59 385
2022 Non-supervisor 53 47 1210
2020 Supervisor 50 50 513
2020 Non-supervisor 54 46 1855

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 Supervisor 46 18 11 5 5 2 13 75 12 1560
2022 Non-supervisor 39 15 10 5 6 6 19 72 14 5625
2020 Supervisor 47 20 12 8 6 1 6 72 15 1623
2020 Non-supervisor 41 18 13 8 7 3 11 68 17 6235
2019 Supervisor 48 16 12 8 10 0 5 67 20 1356
2019 Non-supervisor 45 15 12 8 11 1 8 66 20 5797
2018 Supervisor 52 13 10 9 9 1 6 70 19 1185
2018 Non-supervisor 47 14 11 8 10 2 9 68 20 5010

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 Supervisor 6 17 12 20 41 2 3 24 64 385
2022 Non-supervisor 8 18 14 20 34 2 4 28 57 1210
2020 Supervisor 7 22 17 24 30 0 2 29 54 513
2020 Non-supervisor 9 21 16 21 28 1 3 32 52 1855

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 Supervisor 4 13 15 14 41 1 13 20 63 385
2022 Non-supervisor 6 18 14 17 36 2 6 26 59 1205
2020 Supervisor 4 17 14 19 32 1 13 25 59 512
2020 Non-supervisor 8 18 16 20 31 1 6 28 55 1852
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