2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	40	12	7	5	77	11	3385
2022	Part-time	34	49	11	4	2	83	6	80
2020	Full-time	37	40	12	7	3	77	11	4014
2020	Part-time	44	39	11	5	1	83	6	113
2019	Full-time	33	42	13	8	5	74	13	4323
2019	Part-time	26	54	13	4	3	80	7	123

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	36	14	10	6	70	16	3380
2022	Part-time	43	33	12	9	4	76	12	80
2020	Full-time	32	38	14	9	6	70	16	4005
2020	Part-time	44	37	12	5	2	81	7	113
2019	Full-time	28	38	16	11	7	66	18	4307
2019	Part-time	24	41	18	13	4	65	17	122

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	34	10	3	2	86	5	3380
2022	Part-time	48	39	9	3	0	88	3	80
2020	Full-time	54	33	9	3	1	87	4	3986
2020	Part-time	47	38	12	3	0	84	3	113
2019	Full-time	49	35	10	3	2	85	5	4292
2019	Part-time	33	50	15	1	0	84	1	122

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	39	11	5	3	82	8	3380
2022	Part-time	49	33	10	7	0	82	7	80
2020	Full-time	44	39	10	5	2	83	7	4006
2020	Part-time	45	43	7	4	1	88	6	113
2019	Full-time	39	41	11	5	3	81	8	4326
2019	Part-time	30	53	12	5	0	83	5	122

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	36	14	9	6	1	71	15	3385
2022	Part-time	47	19	20	6	7	0	66	13	80
2020	Full-time	38	34	15	8	4	0	72	12	3997
2020	Part-time	45	35	13	6	0	0	80	6	112
2019	Full-time	32	33	18	10	6	1	66	16	4315
2019	Part-time	33	35	19	9	2	1	69	12	123

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	38	14	10	5	0	70	15	3380
2022	Part-time	47	22	20	5	6	0	69	11	80
2020	Full-time	36	37	15	8	4	0	74	12	3981
2020	Part-time	43	40	10	7	0	0	83	7	111
2019	Full-time	30	36	17	10	6	0	67	16	4295
2019	Part-time	29	45	14	8	4	1	75	12	122

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	27	18	12	9	5	0	59	23	3385
2022	Part-time	35	20	17	7	10	10	1	62	18	80
2020	Full-time	32	28	19	11	7	3	0	62	19	4004
2020	Part-time	39	30	14	10	3	3	1	72	14	113
2019	Full-time	27	25	21	14	10	4	1	54	25	4322
2019	Part-time	23	26	20	19	4	7	1	53	25	123

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	28	13	4	3	1	4	79	7	3380
2022	Part-time	42	27	15	4	1	7	4	78	5	80
2020	Full-time	50	26	13	4	3	1	3	79	8	4013
2020	Part-time	44	33	15	3	1	1	3	80	4	113
2019	Full-time	46	28	14	5	3	1	3	77	8	4319
2019	Part-time	36	30	21	4	1	2	7	73	5	122

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	32	9	6	4	1	0	81	10	3375
2022	Part-time	47	40	4	7	1	0	1	89	8	80
2020	Full-time	49	31	9	6	4	0	0	81	10	4013
2020	Part-time	56	30	8	4	1	0	1	87	5	113
2019	Full-time	44	33	10	7	5	1	0	78	12	4313
2019	Part-time	38	36	16	4	3	2	0	76	8	122

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	26	10	6	4	0	80	11	3385
2022	Part-time	61	26	7	3	2	0	88	6	80
2020	Full-time	55	27	9	5	4	0	82	9	4020
2020	Part-time	67	25	5	2	0	0	93	2	113
2019	Full-time	49	30	10	6	5	0	79	11	4323
2019	Part-time	43	39	7	8	1	1	83	10	123

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	32	16	8	6	9	0	67	15	3380
2022	Part-time	40	24	16	9	0	10	1	72	10	80
2020	Full-time	33	31	15	8	4	8	0	70	13	4016
2020	Part-time	45	25	16	3	0	11	0	79	4	113
2019	Full-time	25	33	18	10	7	7	0	62	18	4321
2019	Part-time	24	37	17	6	3	13	0	70	10	123

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	32	18	12	9	3	0	59	22	3380
2022	Part-time	37	18	17	13	5	9	1	62	19	80
2020	Full-time	30	33	18	11	6	2	0	65	17	4005
2020	Part-time	40	30	19	7	1	3	0	72	9	112
2019	Full-time	22	32	19	15	9	3	0	55	25	4313
2019	Part-time	20	34	28	9	3	6	0	57	13	123

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	29	21	16	10	6	50	28	3380
2022	Part-time	33	18	19	13	6	10	57	22	80
2020	Full-time	22	33	20	14	7	4	57	22	4007
2020	Part-time	33	25	17	10	3	12	66	14	112
2019	Full-time	17	28	21	18	11	5	48	30	4297
2019	Part-time	18	28	25	14	4	11	51	20	123

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	33	18	16	10	3	54	27	3380
2022	Part-time	29	32	14	11	6	8	66	19	80
2020	Full-time	23	36	18	14	7	2	60	22	4015
2020	Part-time	32	35	18	11	1	2	68	13	113
2019	Full-time	16	29	20	19	12	3	47	32	4317
2019	Part-time	12	31	31	15	4	7	47	20	122

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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	Full-time	30	34	17	11	8	0	0	64	19	3385
2022	Part-time	40	31	16	4	7	1	1	72	11	80
2020	Full-time	29	37	16	11	6	0	0	67	18	4020
2020	Part-time	42	36	14	5	3	0	0	78	8	113
2019	Full-time	25	38	16	14	7	0	0	63	21	4317
2019	Part-time	22	38	22	16	2	1	0	61	17	123

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	44	9	9	3	79	12	3380
2022	Part-time	36	44	11	5	4	80	9	80
2020	Full-time	33	43	12	9	3	76	12	3995
2020	Part-time	34	51	6	7	2	85	9	113
2019	Full-time	28	44	12	11	5	72	16	4296
2019	Part-time	25	46	21	8	0	71	8	123

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	32	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	3380
2022	Part-time	52	26	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	80
2020	Full-time	45	32	11	7	4	0	0	78	11	4008
2020	Part-time	51	35	9	5	0	0	0	86	5	113
2019	Full-time	41	32	13	8	5	1	0	74	14	4321
2019	Part-time	32	37	14	13	3	1	0	70	16	123

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	Full-time	27	39	13	13	8	0	0	67	21	3375
2022	Part-time	48	21	10	14	5	1	1	71	19	80
2020	Full-time	30	40	12	13	5	0	0	70	18	4000
2020	Part-time	47	32	10	9	3	0	0	79	11	112
2019	Full-time	23	38	14	16	8	0	0	62	24	4318
2019	Part-time	21	37	16	20	7	0	1	58	26	123

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	26	12	5	5	2	1	77	10	3380
2022	Part-time	50	25	13	5	2	1	4	79	8	80
2020	Full-time	49	26	13	5	4	1	1	77	10	4010
2020	Part-time	60	24	12	2	1	1	1	85	3	113

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	34	18	14	11	2	0	57	25	3385
2022	Part-time	34	25	16	15	7	2	0	61	22	80
2020	Full-time	22	32	20	15	9	2	0	56	24	4005
2020	Part-time	30	34	16	16	1	3	0	66	18	113
2019	Full-time	18	29	20	18	13	2	0	48	32	4323
2019	Part-time	16	28	21	21	7	5	1	47	31	123

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	26	14	6	5	1	5	74	11	3380
2022	Part-time	44	23	6	7	10	0	9	74	19	80
2020	Full-time	49	25	14	6	3	1	3	76	9	4015
2020	Part-time	43	19	16	6	8	0	7	67	15	113
2019	Full-time	47	26	14	5	3	1	4	77	9	4321
2019	Part-time	34	21	17	12	4	1	10	62	18	123

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	27	16	6	6	2	4	69	13	3380
2022	Part-time	41	24	13	8	3	0	10	73	12	80
2020	Full-time	43	26	16	7	4	1	2	72	12	4010
2020	Part-time	46	23	17	3	2	1	7	76	6	113
2019	Full-time	35	25	20	9	6	2	3	63	16	4314
2019	Part-time	30	20	24	9	4	5	9	57	15	123

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	10	5	3	4	5	6	88	7	3380
2022	Part-time	73	6	1	1	5	4	10	91	7	80
2020	Full-time	73	10	5	3	3	3	3	88	6	3995
2020	Part-time	81	5	4	1	0	1	7	94	1	113
2019	Full-time	71	10	6	3	3	4	4	87	7	4300
2019	Part-time	71	10	3	3	1	4	9	93	4	123

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	11	4	2	2	3	10	91	5	3380
2022	Part-time	68	10	0	3	1	1	16	95	5	80
2020	Full-time	72	12	5	2	2	2	6	91	4	3996
2020	Part-time	76	8	5	1	0	1	8	93	1	113
2019	Full-time	75	8	4	2	2	2	8	92	4	4305
2019	Part-time	67	9	5	1	1	3	13	91	3	119

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	32	12	15	15	3	1	56	31	3380
2022	Part-time	21	32	15	16	8	0	7	57	26	80
2020	Full-time	20	28	16	16	16	2	2	50	33	4009
2020	Part-time	32	24	20	13	6	2	3	59	20	113
2019	Full-time	17	27	17	17	18	2	2	46	37	4324
2019	Part-time	10	29	13	22	10	5	11	46	39	123

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	Full-time	31	39	13	10	6	0	0	71	16	3380
2022	Part-time	33	42	11	10	4	0	0	75	14	80
2020	Full-time	32	39	14	10	5	0	0	71	15	3984
2020	Part-time	34	37	18	7	3	1	1	72	10	113
2019	Full-time	27	40	15	11	6	0	0	68	17	4302
2019	Part-time	21	46	14	17	1	0	1	68	18	121

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	36	15	9	5	0	72	13	3380
2022	Part-time	42	25	19	10	3	1	68	13	80
2020	Full-time	36	34	16	8	4	0	71	12	4016
2020	Part-time	40	34	15	7	3	1	75	10	113
2019	Full-time	32	36	16	9	6	0	68	15	4308
2019	Part-time	28	33	26	12	0	1	62	12	123

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	38	14	8	4	0	74	12	3380
2022	Part-time	44	34	5	10	5	2	80	16	80
2020	Full-time	33	42	13	8	4	0	75	12	3982
2020	Part-time	36	42	12	8	1	1	79	10	112
2019	Full-time	29	41	15	10	4	0	71	15	4252
2019	Part-time	24	44	21	9	2	0	68	11	119

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	37	21	11	5	5	0	62	17	3380
2022	Part-time	25	33	22	14	2	4	0	61	16	80
2020	Full-time	22	41	20	9	4	4	0	66	13	4006
2020	Part-time	22	46	11	9	3	8	0	75	13	113
2019	Full-time	19	40	22	11	5	4	1	61	16	4322
2019	Part-time	13	34	21	22	2	8	0	51	26	122

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	34	11	8	6	0	75	14	3385
2022	Part-time	54	30	9	3	4	1	84	7	80
2020	Full-time	42	34	11	8	4	0	76	13	4005
2020	Part-time	64	27	5	2	2	0	91	4	112
2019	Full-time	40	33	11	9	6	0	74	15	4314
2019	Part-time	46	34	8	7	2	3	82	10	123

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	34	16	7	4	0	0	73	11	3385
2022	Part-time	46	27	19	4	3	1	0	73	8	80
2020	Full-time	37	34	18	7	4	0	0	71	12	3993
2020	Part-time	51	28	13	4	4	0	0	79	7	113
2019	Full-time	37	34	17	7	4	0	0	71	11	4296
2019	Part-time	37	44	14	4	1	0	1	82	4	123

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	22	6	4	4	2	4	85	9	3385
2022	Part-time	67	20	4	3	1	3	2	92	4	80

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	33	32	3385
2022	Part-time	32	35	33	80
2020	Full-time	21	43	36	4018
2020	Part-time	24	45	31	113
2019	Full-time	25	37	38	4329
2019	Part-time	18	40	42	123

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	46	25	4	6	5	1125
2022	Part-time	13	20	11	5	33	19	25
2020	Full-time	19	41	29	4	4	3	859
2020	Part-time	19	26	14	5	33	2	27
2019	Full-time	14	32	30	4	14	5	1031
2019	Part-time	47	13	5	0	35	0	21

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Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	38	9	3	2	0	86	5	3380
2022	Part-time	57	34	6	3	0	1	91	3	80
2020	Full-time	46	40	9	4	2	0	86	5	4005
2020	Part-time	52	34	11	2	1	0	86	3	113
2019	Full-time	40	41	11	5	3	0	81	8	4304
2019	Part-time	30	46	18	6	0	0	76	6	122

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	43	17	9	4	2	71	12	3385
2022	Part-time	38	45	8	6	3	0	83	9	80
2020	Full-time	29	43	18	6	2	1	73	8	4009
2020	Part-time	35	39	18	5	2	1	75	7	113
2019	Full-time	25	44	18	8	3	1	70	11	4314
2019	Part-time	19	55	14	7	2	3	76	9	123

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	23	37	19	9	1	3	29	33	3380
2022	Part-time	4	17	37	27	8	1	6	38	22	80
2020	Full-time	8	24	37	21	9	1	1	30	33	4012
2020	Part-time	5	22	35	16	21	0	1	37	27	112
2019	Full-time	10	26	37	18	8	1	1	26	36	4323
2019	Part-time	4	24	39	22	7	2	1	30	30	123

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	24	32	18	7	2	4	27	38	3375
2022	Part-time	5	19	40	12	12	5	6	27	28	80
2020	Full-time	12	23	33	19	9	2	2	30	36	4001
2020	Part-time	14	20	27	16	20	1	3	38	35	111
2019	Full-time	15	26	31	16	9	2	2	25	42	4313
2019	Part-time	11	26	33	12	9	6	4	23	40	122

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	13	32	31	16	1	3	49	18	3370
2022	Part-time	2	11	20	25	32	1	9	63	14	80
2020	Full-time	5	12	32	33	15	1	1	49	18	3992
2020	Part-time	2	10	32	25	27	3	1	54	12	112
2019	Full-time	5	14	33	30	15	1	1	47	19	4301
2019	Part-time	3	19	30	25	18	2	3	45	23	123

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	23	28	18	12	1	3	32	39	3375
2022	Part-time	9	20	20	17	23	0	11	45	32	80
2020	Full-time	13	21	30	21	12	1	2	34	35	4007
2020	Part-time	7	11	24	20	35	0	3	57	18	110
2019	Full-time	17	23	28	18	11	1	1	29	42	4319
2019	Part-time	8	25	28	24	11	3	1	36	35	123

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	21	26	19	12	3	5	34	37	3380
2022	Part-time	15	16	17	13	21	1	17	41	37	80
2020	Full-time	8	16	27	27	17	2	2	46	25	3998
2020	Part-time	6	8	17	28	29	6	4	64	16	110
2019	Full-time	12	19	27	24	14	3	2	40	32	4307
2019	Part-time	5	21	26	27	14	6	2	44	28	123

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	22	32	18	9	3	4	29	36	3380
2022	Part-time	7	22	36	9	15	3	8	28	32	80
2020	Full-time	10	21	34	19	12	2	2	32	32	3995
2020	Part-time	6	18	34	17	19	4	2	38	25	112
2019	Full-time	13	23	34	17	10	2	1	28	37	4302
2019	Part-time	7	24	36	16	8	4	4	27	33	123

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	12	37	28	14	1	3	44	18	3380
2022	Part-time	2	13	37	23	19	2	5	45	15	80
2020	Full-time	7	20	38	23	10	0	1	34	28	4009
2020	Part-time	4	17	39	27	12	0	1	39	22	112
2019	Full-time	11	22	35	20	10	1	1	31	34	4326
2019	Part-time	4	25	29	26	13	1	1	40	30	122

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	31	21	21	11	3	46	32	3385
2022	Part-time	22	24	22	17	6	9	50	25	80
2020	Full-time	17	36	21	17	6	2	55	24	3985
2020	Part-time	28	36	17	12	3	4	67	16	112
2019	Full-time	12	31	21	23	12	2	43	35	4299
2019	Part-time	6	42	21	23	4	4	51	28	123

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	30	8	8	5	1	0	79	13	3380
2022	Part-time	62	30	4	2	2	0	0	92	4	80
2020	Full-time	47	31	8	8	5	1	0	78	13	4007
2020	Part-time	59	27	6	6	1	1	0	88	6	113
2019	Full-time	45	30	8	10	6	1	0	75	16	4320
2019	Part-time	43	38	7	8	2	1	1	82	10	123

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	31	5	6	3	0	86	9	3380
2022	Part-time	68	27	4	1	0	0	95	1	80
2020	Full-time	52	32	8	6	2	0	84	8	3990
2020	Part-time	61	30	5	4	0	0	91	4	113
2019	Full-time	48	32	9	8	3	0	80	11	4316
2019	Part-time	43	40	6	10	0	1	84	10	123

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	Full-time	46	34	11	4	3	1	0	81	7	3380
2022	Part-time	62	29	5	2	1	2	0	93	2	80
2020	Full-time	43	37	11	5	2	1	0	81	7	3978
2020	Part-time	56	34	7	3	0	1	0	91	3	113
2019	Full-time	41	38	11	5	3	1	0	80	8	4324
2019	Part-time	39	44	10	5	0	1	1	85	5	122

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	40	14	8	4	3	74	12	3385
2022	Part-time	48	32	10	7	3	0	80	10	80
2020	Full-time	36	40	14	5	3	2	78	8	3990
2020	Part-time	39	40	11	9	0	1	80	9	113
2019	Full-time	34	42	13	7	3	1	77	10	4305
2019	Part-time	32	42	14	8	1	2	76	9	123

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	Full-time	37	38	11	5	3	6	1	80	8	3380
2022	Part-time	43	39	8	4	0	5	0	87	4	80
2020	Full-time	41	37	13	3	3	3	0	80	6	4000
2020	Part-time	44	35	10	7	1	4	0	82	8	111
2019	Full-time	41	37	13	4	3	2	0	80	7	4304
2019	Part-time	39	40	11	4	0	7	0	84	4	123

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	39	8	5	3	0	83	8	3385
2022	Part-time	52	33	4	9	2	0	85	11	80
2020	Full-time	50	34	9	4	2	0	84	7	4004
2020	Part-time	59	32	5	2	2	0	91	4	113
2019	Full-time	43	37	11	5	4	0	80	9	4315
2019	Part-time	43	43	7	4	1	1	87	5	123

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	27	11	7	5	7	5	74	13	3380
2022	Part-time	50	25	9	1	3	7	5	85	4	80

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	28	12	6	5	7	5	74	13	3380
2022	Part-time	53	20	12	1	2	8	5	83	3	80

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	26	21	5	3	13	2	66	9	3385
2022	Part-time	32	32	18	8	0	10	0	71	9	80
2020	Full-time	36	34	17	5	2	5	1	74	8	4006
2020	Part-time	39	34	12	6	1	7	1	80	7	113

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	33	10	6	5	6	3	78	12	3380
2022	Part-time	47	35	5	3	1	3	7	91	4	80
2020	Full-time	44	32	11	5	3	3	1	79	9	3993
2020	Part-time	58	29	8	2	1	2	1	89	3	112

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	16	23	3	3	39	5	47	12	3380
2022	Part-time	8	14	23	3	4	42	6	41	14	80

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	6	29	16	34	13	0	9	58	75

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	31	17	9	7	6	5	64	17	3380
2022	Part-time	27	25	20	9	3	10	6	62	14	80
2020	Full-time	27	33	17	10	5	5	3	65	17	4010
2020	Part-time	31	25	12	10	1	8	13	70	15	113
2019	Full-time	27	31	16	11	8	4	3	63	20	4319
2019	Part-time	23	31	20	13	3	6	4	60	18	123

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	39	14	10	5	3	1	70	16	3385
2022	Part-time	34	41	11	7	3	3	1	78	11	80
2020	Full-time	34	41	14	7	3	1	1	76	10	4001
2020	Part-time	28	48	10	9	1	4	1	79	11	113
2019	Full-time	31	41	13	8	4	1	1	74	13	4313
2019	Part-time	24	40	18	7	4	6	1	69	12	122

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	39	19	7	4	1	70	11	3380
2022	Part-time	34	42	12	6	0	6	81	6	80
2020	Full-time	32	41	17	5	3	1	74	8	3997
2020	Part-time	34	43	16	4	2	1	78	6	113
2019	Full-time	30	40	18	6	4	1	71	11	4305
2019	Part-time	20	49	18	5	2	5	73	7	122

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	28	16	13	12	9	2	54	28	3380
2022	Part-time	32	32	8	12	8	7	1	69	22	80
2020	Full-time	23	28	18	14	10	6	1	55	25	4001
2020	Part-time	25	39	13	11	3	7	2	70	15	113
2019	Full-time	18	28	18	14	13	6	2	50	30	4304
2019	Part-time	14	31	22	15	4	12	1	52	23	123

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	44	4	7	3	0	86	10	3380
2022	Part-time	44	43	2	10	1	0	87	11	80
2020	Full-time	35	47	4	11	3	0	82	14	4016
2020	Part-time	42	41	2	11	1	2	86	12	113

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	Full-time	41	38	8	9	5	0	0	79	13	3375
2022	Part-time	47	25	12	10	6	0	1	72	16	80
2020	Full-time	39	39	9	10	3	0	0	78	12	4014
2020	Part-time	44	36	7	9	1	2	0	82	10	112
2019	Full-time	43	37	7	10	3	0	0	80	13	4319
2019	Part-time	33	45	6	13	3	0	0	78	16	123

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	37	7	6	3	1	84	9	3385
2022	Part-time	59	28	7	7	0	0	87	7	80
2020	Full-time	46	38	8	6	2	0	84	8	3986
2020	Part-time	55	36	5	4	0	0	91	4	111
2019	Full-time	45	38	8	6	2	0	83	9	4292
2019	Part-time	35	50	9	4	2	0	85	6	123

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	75	19	2	2	1	0	0	95	3	3385
2022	Part-time	73	22	1	2	1	1	0	96	3	80
2020	Full-time	76	18	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	3999
2020	Part-time	76	21	2	1	0	0	0	97	1	112

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	Full-time	80	11	3	1	2	0	3	94	3	3385
2022	Part-time	89	7	0	0	3	1	0	97	3	80
2019	Full-time	81	10	3	2	1	0	3	94	3	4307
2019	Part-time	77	13	2	1	2	1	3	94	4	122

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	24	13	5	3	14	6	73	11	3380
2022	Part-time	44	29	14	2	1	6	5	82	3	80
2020	Full-time	36	22	11	6	4	14	6	73	13	4018
2020	Part-time	48	15	12	5	2	11	8	78	8	112
2019	Full-time	32	21	13	7	5	17	5	68	16	4321
2019	Part-time	32	19	11	6	4	22	6	70	14	123

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	3385
2022	Part-time	5	95	80
2020	Full-time	10	90	4014
2020	Part-time	3	97	113
2019	Full-time	12	88	4316
2019	Part-time	7	93	122

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	375

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	44	375

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	375

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	375

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	375

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	375

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	375

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	375

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	375

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	59	375

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	61	375

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	375

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	375

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	375

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	375

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	375

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	375

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	375

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	375

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	375

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	375

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	375

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	375

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	375

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	375

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	375

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	375

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	375

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	375

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	345

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	345

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	345

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	345

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	345

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	345

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	345

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	345

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	345

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	345

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	345

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	345

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	345

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	47	345

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	345

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	345

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	17	15	6	6	32	9	54	21	3380
2022	Part-time	22	13	15	6	3	35	5	60	14	80
2020	Full-time	22	20	18	8	5	22	6	57	18	4004
2020	Part-time	23	26	12	2	2	23	12	76	6	113
2019	Full-time	17	20	20	9	7	19	6	51	22	4327
2019	Part-time	8	19	20	7	5	32	9	45	20	123

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	36	14	6	4	9	1	72	12	3380
2022	Part-time	34	29	14	8	2	13	0	72	12	80
2020	Full-time	35	34	16	6	3	5	0	73	10	4006
2020	Part-time	37	34	11	6	1	11	0	80	7	113
2019	Full-time	32	33	17	7	5	5	1	69	13	4322
2019	Part-time	19	37	21	9	1	12	1	64	11	123

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	3380
2022	Part-time	5	95	80
2020	Full-time	7	93	4009
2020	Part-time	4	96	113

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	240

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	74	26	240

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	240

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	Full-time	0	100	240

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	240

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	240

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	240

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	245

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	245

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	245

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	245

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	245

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	245

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	245

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	245

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	245

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	245

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	245

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	245

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	245

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	245

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	245

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	245

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	245

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	245

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	245

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	245

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	245

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	245

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	245

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	225

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	225

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	225

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	225

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	225

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	225

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	225

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	225

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	225

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	225

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	225

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	56	225

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	225

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	34	225

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	225

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	225

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	19	17	5	4	33	7	58	14	3380
2022	Part-time	25	10	15	4	2	39	6	62	11	80
2020	Full-time	22	20	19	4	3	27	5	61	10	4005
2020	Part-time	23	20	12	4	1	27	14	72	7	113
2019	Full-time	19	19	23	4	4	24	7	56	11	4315
2019	Part-time	9	16	23	6	1	37	9	45	13	120

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	35	16	5	3	11	1	72	10	3380
2022	Part-time	33	30	19	5	2	11	0	71	8	80
2020	Full-time	35	33	17	4	3	8	1	74	7	4005
2020	Part-time	39	30	13	6	1	10	1	77	8	113
2019	Full-time	34	32	18	4	3	7	1	72	8	4322
2019	Part-time	23	41	17	5	1	11	1	72	8	121

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	3385
2022	Part-time	12	88	80
2020	Full-time	13	87	3987
2020	Part-time	11	89	112
2019	Full-time	17	83	4323
2019	Part-time	16	84	123

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	46	400
2022	Part-time	52	48	15
2020	Full-time	43	57	530
2020	Part-time	38	62	16

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	28	400
2022	Part-time	94	6	15
2020	Full-time	78	22	528
2020	Part-time	94	6	16
2019	Full-time	82	18	723
2019	Part-time	95	5	20

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	35	8	7	2	1	0	82	10	290
2022	Part-time	47	30	0	23	0	0	0	77	23	15
2020	Full-time	48	34	11	4	3	0	0	82	7	413
2020	Part-time	60	33	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	15
2019	Full-time	50	30	8	7	4	1	1	81	11	581
2019	Part-time	55	35	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	19

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	33	9	6	3	4	3	81	10	3380
2022	Part-time	45	33	6	5	1	9	0	87	7	80
2020	Full-time	45	32	10	5	3	2	3	82	8	4007
2020	Part-time	44	33	15	4	1	1	1	79	6	113

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	22	18	9	14	2090
2022	Part-time	18	22	31	4	25	35

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	37	2940
2022	Part-time	60	40	55

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	66	2940
2022	Part-time	40	60	55

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	2940
2022	Part-time	51	49	55

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	64	2940
2022	Part-time	42	58	55

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	2940
2022	Part-time	31	69	55

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	65	2940
2022	Part-time	41	59	55

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	2940
2022	Part-time	23	77	55

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	2940
2022	Part-time	31	69	55

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	2940
2022	Part-time	10	90	55

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	2940
2022	Part-time	23	77	55

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	64	2940
2022	Part-time	32	68	55

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	2940
2022	Part-time	12	88	55

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	2940
2022	Part-time	14	86	55

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	15	5	2	3	1	12	88	6	2940
2022	Part-time	43	21	4	9	2	0	22	82	13	55

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	12	15	13	38	5	12	61	21	2940
2022	Part-time	0	8	15	13	41	0	23	70	10	55

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	18	17	15	33	5	5	53	28	2940
2022	Part-time	5	27	19	20	16	6	8	42	37	55

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	30	7	5	5	1	83	10	3380
2022	Part-time	58	32	2	4	3	0	91	7	80
2020	Full-time	50	30	9	6	4	1	80	11	3997
2020	Part-time	55	32	6	6	0	1	88	6	113

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	7	13	8	39	6	23	66	15	3370
2022	Part-time	0	3	11	6	50	0	31	81	4	80

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	44	13	7	4	2	76	11	3380
2022	Part-time	24	53	10	4	4	5	81	9	80
2020	Full-time	43	41	10	4	1	1	85	5	4006
2020	Part-time	40	44	9	3	1	3	87	4	113
2019	Full-time	33	41	15	6	3	2	75	9	4298
2019	Part-time	27	37	20	7	2	8	70	9	123

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	27	37	19	6	3385
2022	Part-time	7	30	44	15	5	80

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	29	11	4	3	3	1	81	7	3385
2022	Part-time	53	30	11	3	2	1	1	85	4	80
2020	Full-time	48	28	13	4	3	3	1	79	8	4001
2020	Part-time	51	35	7	1	3	2	0	89	4	113

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	27	10	10	8	2	71	18	3385
2022	Part-time	47	29	10	11	3	0	76	14	80
2020	Full-time	39	29	12	10	8	1	69	18	4008
2020	Part-time	46	32	7	11	4	1	79	15	112

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	41	15	10	7	1	68	17	3380
2022	Part-time	43	32	10	9	5	0	75	15	80
2020	Full-time	33	35	17	9	5	1	68	15	4016
2020	Part-time	47	26	15	9	2	0	73	11	112
2019	Full-time	23	36	19	13	8	1	60	21	4315
2019	Part-time	24	37	20	14	2	3	63	17	123

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	49	13	12	4	1	0	70	17	850

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	Full-time	26	29	20	11	12	0	1	56	24	3370
2022	Part-time	18	24	21	13	23	0	1	43	36	80
2020	Full-time	27	29	24	11	9	0	0	56	20	4002
2020	Part-time	22	24	25	16	13	0	0	46	29	113
2019	Full-time	19	29	23	14	15	0	1	48	29	4326
2019	Part-time	16	17	26	18	21	1	1	34	39	123

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	Full-time	19	28	26	15	11	0	1	47	27	3375
2022	Part-time	18	25	37	8	12	0	1	43	20	75
2020	Full-time	19	29	26	15	10	0	0	48	26	4010
2020	Part-time	39	24	23	8	5	0	1	64	13	113
2019	Full-time	20	30	26	14	9	0	0	51	23	4322
2019	Part-time	29	30	22	15	3	1	0	59	18	122

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	33	20	9	6	1	2	64	16	3365
2022	Part-time	39	25	20	11	4	0	1	65	14	80
2020	Full-time	31	33	20	9	5	0	1	65	14	3993
2020	Part-time	48	25	17	6	2	1	1	75	8	113
2019	Full-time	30	33	21	10	5	0	1	64	15	4302
2019	Part-time	35	39	14	7	4	1	0	75	11	122

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	23	23	16	18	1	1	41	35	3370
2022	Part-time	28	22	16	17	17	0	1	50	34	80
2020	Full-time	23	26	23	14	12	0	1	50	26	3997
2020	Part-time	41	29	12	9	8	0	1	71	17	110
2019	Full-time	19	25	23	16	16	0	1	45	32	4300
2019	Part-time	24	31	20	16	6	1	1	57	22	121

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	25	14	6	5	0	5	74	12	3375
2022	Part-time	61	13	14	6	2	2	2	77	9	80
2020	Full-time	45	26	14	6	5	0	3	74	12	3974
2020	Part-time	61	25	7	2	2	0	4	89	4	112
2019	Full-time	48	26	12	6	4	0	4	77	10	4308
2019	Part-time	57	24	9	2	1	1	6	87	3	123

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	Full-time	28	30	21	10	10	0	1	59	20	3380
2022	Part-time	20	30	25	11	14	0	1	50	25	80
2020	Full-time	26	30	23	11	9	0	0	56	20	4005
2020	Part-time	41	22	17	10	10	0	0	63	20	113
2019	Full-time	29	30	21	10	9	0	1	59	19	4322
2019	Part-time	29	33	20	13	3	1	1	63	16	123

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	33	20	8	6	1	2	65	14	3375
2022	Part-time	29	33	20	13	4	0	1	63	17	75
2020	Full-time	32	35	20	7	4	1	1	68	11	4003
2020	Part-time	47	32	9	6	0	5	1	84	6	113
2019	Full-time	27	36	22	9	4	1	1	64	14	4312
2019	Part-time	29	36	21	11	1	1	1	67	12	123

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	32	22	10	8	1	1	58	19	3380
2022	Part-time	24	42	19	9	4	0	2	67	14	80
2020	Full-time	25	34	23	11	6	1	1	60	17	4003
2020	Part-time	37	35	20	5	1	2	1	74	6	113
2019	Full-time	23	32	24	13	7	1	1	55	20	4314
2019	Part-time	22	40	20	12	5	1	0	63	17	123

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	Full-time	32	30	20	9	7	1	1	63	17	3375
2022	Part-time	44	23	18	11	4	0	0	67	15	75
2020	Full-time	31	33	19	10	5	0	0	65	15	4002
2020	Part-time	48	24	25	3	1	0	0	72	3	113
2019	Full-time	28	32	20	12	7	0	0	60	20	4309
2019	Part-time	26	35	23	13	2	1	0	61	15	123

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	27	15	7	8	1	1	69	15	3370
2022	Part-time	51	20	14	11	4	0	0	71	15	80
2020	Full-time	42	28	15	8	6	1	0	71	14	3977
2020	Part-time	61	24	13	1	0	0	1	86	1	112
2019	Full-time	38	29	15	9	7	0	1	68	16	4308
2019	Part-time	32	39	17	8	2	3	0	73	10	122

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	Full-time	51	26	12	5	4	0	1	79	9	3375
2022	Part-time	43	31	22	4	0	1	0	74	4	80
2020	Full-time	31	32	21	9	5	0	1	64	15	4004
2020	Part-time	33	36	22	4	5	0	0	70	9	113

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	Full-time	28	32	21	10	8	0	1	61	18	3370
2022	Part-time	24	34	16	14	8	0	4	60	23	80
2020	Full-time	24	32	23	12	8	0	0	57	21	4004
2020	Part-time	31	35	14	17	3	0	0	66	20	112
2019	Full-time	28	30	21	12	9	1	1	58	21	4295
2019	Part-time	31	32	18	11	7	1	0	64	18	122

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	26	12	5	5	0	2	77	11	3375
2022	Part-time	52	20	19	4	0	0	5	75	5	80
2020	Full-time	46	29	15	5	3	0	1	76	8	3989
2020	Part-time	51	31	12	4	3	0	0	82	6	113
2019	Full-time	50	27	13	6	3	0	1	78	9	4300
2019	Part-time	45	31	16	3	2	1	1	78	5	121

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	33	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	3375
2022	Part-time	46	29	12	9	4	0	1	75	13	80
2020	Full-time	29	37	21	8	4	0	0	67	13	3984
2020	Part-time	39	21	25	11	1	2	1	62	12	113

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	15	5	2	2	1	7	90	4	3375
2022	Part-time	69	11	3	1	3	0	14	92	4	80
2020	Full-time	66	20	6	2	1	1	4	90	4	3984
2020	Part-time	73	18	4	2	0	1	3	94	2	113
2019	Full-time	69	15	6	2	2	1	6	89	4	4306
2019	Part-time	67	22	2	3	0	3	3	95	3	122

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	71	12	5	3	4	1	4	87	7	3370
2022	Part-time	77	8	2	2	3	0	8	93	5	80
2020	Full-time	75	12	5	3	3	1	2	89	5	3992
2020	Part-time	83	12	3	0	0	1	1	97	0	111
2019	Full-time	69	14	7	4	4	0	2	85	8	4315
2019	Part-time	77	12	4	3	1	3	1	92	4	121

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	61	23	8	3	3	0	2	85	6	3375
2022	Part-time	64	27	2	2	2	0	4	94	4	80
2020	Full-time	63	22	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	3984
2020	Part-time	74	15	6	1	0	0	5	93	1	113
2019	Full-time	51	28	11	5	3	0	1	81	8	4298
2019	Part-time	60	23	11	4	1	1	1	85	4	123

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	19	8	4	5	0	2	82	10	3360
2022	Part-time	72	15	5	3	2	1	2	89	6	80
2020	Full-time	65	18	8	4	4	0	1	83	8	3992
2020	Part-time	80	12	3	1	1	0	4	95	2	113
2019	Full-time	57	21	10	5	5	0	1	79	10	4295
2019	Part-time	66	20	7	5	0	1	0	88	5	122

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	12	3	2	1	0	23	92	4	3370
2022	Part-time	57	11	0	2	0	1	30	97	3	80
2020	Full-time	58	11	5	2	1	0	23	90	3	3998
2020	Part-time	69	3	0	0	0	0	28	100	0	113
2019	Full-time	55	12	5	2	1	1	24	89	4	4292
2019	Part-time	56	5	2	2	0	1	35	95	2	121

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	20	7	2	2	1	5	88	4	3365
2022	Part-time	64	20	5	1	0	3	7	93	1	80
2020	Full-time	65	21	7	2	1	0	3	89	3	4017
2020	Part-time	77	19	0	0	0	0	3	100	0	113
2019	Full-time	63	21	8	2	1	1	4	88	4	4296
2019	Part-time	67	19	5	1	0	1	7	93	1	123

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	67	16	6	3	5	1	3	86	8	3380
2022	Part-time	64	21	8	0	2	0	5	89	2	80
2020	Full-time	65	18	7	4	4	1	1	84	8	4006
2020	Part-time	61	22	6	3	5	0	3	86	8	113
2019	Full-time	62	18	8	4	6	0	2	82	11	4319
2019	Part-time	65	15	10	3	4	1	2	82	8	123

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	29	14	4	3	1	2	79	7	3375
2022	Part-time	39	37	12	3	7	0	2	77	10	80
2020	Full-time	43	33	15	5	2	0	1	77	8	4011
2020	Part-time	44	24	21	4	3	2	1	71	7	113
2019	Full-time	50	30	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	4309
2019	Part-time	45	34	17	1	1	1	0	80	3	122

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	32	40	12	6	0	42	17	3385
2022	Part-time	17	35	30	12	6	0	51	18	80
2020	Full-time	13	34	35	13	5	0	47	17	4015
2020	Part-time	20	44	28	6	1	0	65	7	113
2019	Full-time	16	34	34	12	4	0	50	16	4328
2019	Part-time	25	29	37	8	0	1	55	8	123

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	Full-time	8	19	41	22	10	0	0	31	27	3375
2022	Part-time	3	19	43	16	20	0	0	35	22	80
2020	Full-time	9	20	41	21	9	0	0	31	29	4004
2020	Part-time	3	15	32	35	15	0	0	51	18	113
2019	Full-time	9	18	40	24	9	0	0	33	27	4299
2019	Part-time	2	17	39	22	19	1	1	41	19	120

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	57	16	1	3385
2022	Part-time	36	44	19	1	80
2020	Full-time	33	45	21	1	4025
2020	Part-time	60	25	13	2	113

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	57	845
2022	Part-time	21	79	35
2020	Full-time	34	66	1323
2020	Part-time	32	68	62

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	19	12	5	5	4	14	74	12	3385
2022	Part-time	43	15	10	3	4	2	24	77	10	80
2020	Full-time	41	21	13	7	7	2	9	70	16	4014
2020	Part-time	45	10	14	4	7	6	15	69	13	113
2019	Full-time	39	20	16	8	9	1	7	64	19	4276
2019	Part-time	38	18	15	7	9	3	11	64	19	122

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	21	15	18	29	1	5	33	50	845
2022	Part-time	18	13	7	24	38	0	0	31	62	35
2020	Full-time	8	18	18	22	29	1	4	27	54	1319
2020	Part-time	17	23	10	23	21	0	5	43	47	62

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	18	14	23	33	2	5	25	60	845
2022	Part-time	14	7	14	36	26	2	2	22	64	35
2020	Full-time	5	14	18	21	39	1	2	20	62	1320
2020	Part-time	12	19	14	17	37	0	1	32	54	62

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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