2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 35 12 8 2 0 1 78 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 39 9 2 1 0 0 88 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 38 17 5 4 0 0 75 8 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 37 8 2 5 0 0 85 6 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 27 10 2 1 0 0 88 3 104

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 37 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 41 8 2 6 0 0 84 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 31 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 34 5 10 8 0 0 77 18 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 35 13 13 1 0 0 74 13 104

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 32 13 4 0 0 1 83 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 27 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 33 14 1 1 0 0 84 2 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 31 5 2 4 0 0 89 5 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 26 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 104

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 32 11 8 2 1 1 78 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 38 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 29 15 9 1 0 0 75 10 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 38 8 2 4 0 0 85 6 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 34 11 0 1 0 0 88 1 104

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 27 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 32 8 6 3 1 0 82 10 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 29 17 11 7 1 0 65 18 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 31 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 28 15 4 1 1 0 80 5 102

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 50 32 5 10 4 0 0 82 13 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 32 9 9 4 0 0 79 12 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 38 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 130
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 36 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 22 15 14 8 4 0 62 23 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 24 11 14 6 2 0 69 20 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 20 15 15 17 4 0 52 33 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 29 18 8 7 0 0 67 14 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 22 12 9 5 3 0 74 14 104
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 26 6 0 3 1 4 91 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 24 8 3 0 0 2 89 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 17 10 1 1 0 1 87 2 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 25 11 3 3 0 2 83 6 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 21 11 2 0 0 1 87 2 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 29 6 7 3 1 0 84 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 27 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 27 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 23 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 35 10 9 0 0 2 81 9 103

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 25 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 22 12 1 0 1 0 87 1 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 28 6 8 1 0 0 85 10 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 22 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 28 10 5 0 0 1 85 5 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 24 7 6 3 5 0 83 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 35 8 7 4 4 0 79 12 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 29 14 19 10 1 0 56 30 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 36 13 14 7 2 0 66 21 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 38 12 17 2 3 1 68 20 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 28 9 9 4 2 0 77 14 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 37 7 10 10 0 0 73 20 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 22 13 17 18 0 0 52 35 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 30 17 11 12 0 0 59 23 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 35 19 15 6 1 0 60 21 103

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 27 19 8 5 5 1 67 13 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 39 13 11 9 1 0 67 20 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 24 19 21 15 0 0 45 36 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 31 20 18 9 0 0 52 27 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 31 19 16 8 3 0 57 24 102

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 30 10 17 5 5 0 67 23 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 42 14 17 10 2 0 59 27 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 22 12 28 17 1 0 43 45 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 36 11 20 10 0 0 58 30 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 36 17 15 4 2 0 64 19 103
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 35 8 5 6 0 1 81 11 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 30 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 27 14 10 10 0 0 66 20 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 30 7 12 10 0 0 71 22 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 36 10 14 1 0 0 75 15 104

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 38 6 11 2 0 1 80 14 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 37 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 34 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 38 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 41 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 29 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 33 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 29 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 28 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 36 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 37 11 11 4 0 1 75 15 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 39 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 50 13 8 4 0 1 74 13 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 34 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 130
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 38 15 6 1 0 0 79 7 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 25 4 2 3 1 1 90 5 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 25 7 2 1 2 0 91 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 23 11 6 2 1 2 81 8 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 31 12 8 9 2 1 71 17 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 32 15 17 5 1 0 63 22 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 30 17 16 13 2 1 54 29 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 35 15 14 8 0 0 62 23 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 30 23 15 5 0 0 58 20 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 27 11 7 1 1 7 80 8 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 29 14 2 6 0 5 76 9 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 30 16 5 4 0 2 74 10 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 23 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 18 15 3 0 2 3 81 3 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 19 12 4 4 1 7 78 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 23 16 7 1 0 3 76 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 26 14 8 3 1 2 75 11 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 25 20 2 2 0 1 77 3 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 28 12 6 0 1 2 82 6 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 76 8 2 1 2 3 7 94 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 74 8 3 4 2 3 7 91 6 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 71 11 11 1 0 2 4 87 1 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 85 7 5 1 2 2 0 93 2 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 81 7 0 2 2 6 3 96 4 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 76 6 5 3 1 1 9 90 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 81 5 1 2 1 2 9 96 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 80 4 2 1 1 2 10 95 3 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 93 2 1 0 0 0 4 99 0 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 83 4 1 1 0 2 9 98 1 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 32 10 22 9 4 2 57 33 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 34 6 20 17 0 2 57 38 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 23 10 15 31 0 2 43 47 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 26 17 23 17 0 0 44 40 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 16 19 26 20 0 3 33 47 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 39 9 4 2 0 1 84 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 37 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 37 10 8 7 0 0 74 16 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 34 11 10 8 0 0 71 17 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 40 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 103

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 33 8 3 3 0 2 86 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 34 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 33 9 10 4 0 0 78 13 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 38 13 5 6 0 1 76 11 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 41 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 103

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 32 9 7 2 1 1 81 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 32 10 5 2 1 1 82 7 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 30 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 43 5 10 6 1 0 79 16 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 40 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 100

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 47 10 4 2 1 0 83 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 45 12 4 3 2 0 81 7 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 30 20 13 1 2 0 65 15 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 42 18 8 3 0 0 72 11 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 38 18 7 0 2 0 75 7 104

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 23 7 5 4 1 0 84 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 26 4 2 8 0 0 86 10 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 30 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 28 5 5 8 0 0 82 13 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 25 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 29 19 5 5 0 1 70 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 35 16 10 4 0 0 70 15 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 38 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 29 23 6 3 0 0 68 9 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 30 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 76 17 4 1 1 2 0 94 2 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 74 17 5 0 2 0 1 92 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 22 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 24 31 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 26 36 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 29 26 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 31 40 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 41 37 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 1 29 38 7 20 5 65
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 34 43 7 0 4 45
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 26 38 5 0 16 35
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 23 46 10 0 10 39
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 22 52 4 4 0 23
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 32 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 23 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 31 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 24 5 4 5 0 0 86 8 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 104

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 43 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 43 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 21 25 14 5 0 0 55 19 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 36 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 21 34 20 13 1 3 35 29 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 26 33 23 9 0 1 32 35 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 24 29 19 5 3 5 26 43 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 20 38 22 12 0 1 34 27 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 29 31 21 8 0 2 29 39 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 18 28 23 16 2 3 42 29 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 17 33 29 15 0 1 44 23 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 14 39 16 19 3 4 37 21 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 21 30 24 16 0 1 40 29 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 23 29 22 17 0 2 41 30 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 8 23 27 29 1 4 58 17 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 17 32 25 17 0 1 42 26 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 14 37 15 14 3 6 31 28 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 18 20 34 24 0 0 58 22 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 17 37 27 14 0 1 41 22 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 16 22 21 25 1 6 49 28 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 21 24 21 11 0 3 34 41 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 25 26 15 4 3 4 20 52 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 23 29 17 10 0 0 27 44 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 26 36 9 7 0 1 16 48 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 11 22 17 25 6 10 50 23 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 15 26 21 18 0 6 42 30 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 25 26 15 15 4 8 33 38 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 23 26 23 19 0 2 43 31 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 21 26 23 17 1 2 42 31 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 20 24 19 21 3 2 43 32 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 3 19 34 25 16 1 2 43 22 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 13 41 19 9 1 6 30 26 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 17 30 31 14 1 0 45 25 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 20 37 22 13 1 3 36 25 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 20 38 15 14 0 2 30 31 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 24 39 17 11 1 0 28 32 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 14 46 16 5 0 4 22 30 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 16 42 23 10 0 0 32 26 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 18 35 28 12 0 4 41 22 103

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 41 9 15 6 5 2 69 22 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 42 17 20 7 0 0 56 27 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 25 18 19 21 0 0 42 40 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 38 16 17 6 0 0 61 23 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 48 18 13 3 0 0 65 16 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 22 7 3 1 1 0 89 5 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 61 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 66 22 5 3 2 1 0 89 6 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 23 8 7 9 0 1 77 16 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 28 13 10 1 0 0 77 11 104

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 18 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 25 6 2 0 0 0 93 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 66 32 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 28 5 6 5 0 0 85 11 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 27 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 27 2 3 1 2 1 94 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 28 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 33 10 1 1 2 0 88 2 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 34 11 4 5 0 0 81 8 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 34 9 5 1 0 1 85 6 104

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 35 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 39 9 8 1 1 0 82 10 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 38 13 9 5 1 0 74 14 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 40 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 28 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 25 7 3 3 4 0 86 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 37 9 4 0 2 0 87 4 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 38 10 10 1 1 0 79 12 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 36 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 22 10 2 0 3 0 88 2 103

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 27 2 3 0 0 0 96 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 32 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 36 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 27 4 2 2 0 0 92 5 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 29 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 22 7 3 3 7 6 85 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 26 10 5 3 4 2 81 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 24 8 6 3 6 3 81 10 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 21 9 3 2 7 6 84 5 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 24 14 3 2 5 2 79 5 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 26 6 7 2 5 3 84 10 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 22 13 7 1 18 1 75 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 28 19 7 1 5 1 71 9 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 27 24 4 0 13 1 67 5 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 27 6 1 2 7 5 90 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 25 12 5 3 5 2 78 9 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 31 6 6 4 5 2 83 11 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 12 19 1 1 50 11 44 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 13 23 7 0 43 3 45 13 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 13 25 4 2 36 5 49 10 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 25 12 6 1 8 10 77 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 33 15 5 2 5 7 76 7 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 30 20 8 1 4 1 70 9 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 31 13 10 7 2 2 69 17 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 29 17 12 1 4 2 68 13 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 40 8 3 1 2 1 88 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 30 11 7 1 1 1 81 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 33 14 2 3 1 1 80 6 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 32 11 5 2 0 1 83 6 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 30 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 103

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 38 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 37 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 34 18 2 5 1 0 75 7 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 44 11 3 2 0 0 85 5 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 33 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 30 14 6 5 15 6 68 15 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 21 17 10 10 8 7 56 24 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 25 19 20 17 4 0 42 39 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 25 16 21 12 5 3 47 36 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 29 19 16 10 4 1 54 27 102

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 52 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 52 3 18 4 0 0 74 23 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 47 8 16 11 0 0 64 27 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 33 8 10 2 0 1 80 12 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 36 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 39 6 14 2 0 0 78 16 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 37 5 8 3 0 0 83 11 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 31 8 8 1 0 0 84 9 104

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 26 7 4 1 1 0 87 5 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 24 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 34 4 6 1 0 1 88 7 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 35 4 1 5 0 0 90 6 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 32 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 16 2 4 0 1 1 95 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 76 12 3 5 3 1 0 90 8 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 24 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 86 8 1 1 2 0 2 96 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 87 8 2 2 1 0 1 96 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 79 7 4 1 6 0 3 89 7 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 87 5 5 1 2 0 0 92 2 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 83 7 5 2 3 0 1 90 5 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 29 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 33 5 2 1 4 1 92 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 36 26 2 0 4 0 70 3 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 30 14 2 3 2 1 80 5 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 28 16 5 0 2 0 78 5 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91 150
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 83 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 93 104

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 56 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52 21

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 41 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 38 21

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 85 10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 77 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 71 21

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 69 10

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 52 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 76 21

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 57 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 67 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 71 10

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 46 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 48 21

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 77 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 76 21

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 89 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 84 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 49 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 62 21

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 84 10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 46 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 52 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 84 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 67 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 80 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 93 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 68 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 85 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 62 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 89 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 85 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 67 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 81 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 71 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 93 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 82 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 68 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 92 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 51 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 67 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 100 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60 10
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 57 21

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 10 8 1 1 46 17 71 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 13 12 7 2 27 15 64 15 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 9 14 8 2 37 8 56 20 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 23 17 11 7 17 2 57 21 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 24 24 3 8 16 2 58 13 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 27 7 4 0 16 1 87 5 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 25 16 3 1 10 2 77 5 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 28 16 5 1 10 1 75 7 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 32 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 38 9 3 4 1 0 84 7 104

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 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 94 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 94 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 10 9 2 1 46 13 70 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 15 11 5 1 30 14 69 11 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 11 16 3 3 37 8 59 11 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 14 22 4 2 24 6 60 9 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 16 18 5 5 24 5 61 14 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 25 9 2 1 16 3 86 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 27 13 3 3 10 3 79 6 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 22 18 2 3 13 1 72 7 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 30 16 3 2 0 1 80 5 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 34 9 3 1 5 1 87 4 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 13 87 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 86 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 84 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 76 20
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 40 20
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 93 7 15
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 89 11 18

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 76 8 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 15

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 28 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 28 3 1 1 3 0 95 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 32 8 1 1 3 2 89 2 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 65 28 4 3 0 120
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 34 5 2 0 85
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 56 4 5 4 50

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 71 29 140
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 31 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 25 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 60 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 62 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 64 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 39 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 35 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 45 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 46 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 50 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 50 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 80 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 66 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 61 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 47 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 42 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 78 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 76 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 73 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 75 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 74 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 64 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 86 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 82 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 80 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 58 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 51 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 53 47 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 75 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 65 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 76 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 1 99 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 96 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 95 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 13 87 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 87 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 87 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 86 7 0 1 0 1 5 99 1 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 80 5 5 0 3 0 7 92 3 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 9 4 2 3 0 13 90 6 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 13 10 14 45 3 6 64 25 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 9 12 16 34 3 12 59 27 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 8 18 13 32 4 17 56 22 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 23 16 10 40 1 3 52 32 145
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 22 15 14 32 3 3 49 35 110
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 16 13 13 32 5 8 52 33 85
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 22 4 5 1 1 0 90 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 23 4 5 0 1 0 91 5 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 59 23 9 5 5 0 0 82 10 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 2 2 7 3 38 7 40 78 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 2 14 5 44 2 30 73 6 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 1 4 10 5 58 3 19 81 6 85

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 46 9 3 3 4 0 85 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 38 10 4 1 1 1 84 5 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 38 8 2 3 1 0 86 6 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 39 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 29 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 103

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 28 36 16 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 30 36 15 4 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 33 26 24 5 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 19 7 2 2 1 1 89 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 22 7 1 0 3 0 92 1 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 24 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 85

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 27 5 7 8 0 1 80 15 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 23 8 11 1 0 0 80 12 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 21 5 10 7 0 0 78 17 85

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 37 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 39 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 38 10 20 4 1 0 66 24 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 36 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 38 11 12 1 0 0 77 13 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 35 4 19 0 5 0 76 19 20
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 28 4 16 4 4 0 76 20 25
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 55 13 5 0 0 0 83 5 40
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 39 9 7 0 0 2 84 7 44

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 24 14 13 10 1 1 62 23 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 20 17 11 8 0 2 63 20 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 26 13 5 2 0 1 79 8 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 24 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 22 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 30 29 9 11 0 1 50 20 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 24 28 16 20 0 0 36 36 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 27 26 15 22 0 0 37 37 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 30 19 17 15 0 0 49 32 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 36 15 18 12 1 0 54 30 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 26 22 9 6 0 1 62 15 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 31 28 10 10 0 0 52 20 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 30 20 12 16 1 3 50 29 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 35 12 14 7 0 0 67 20 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 36 17 13 5 0 0 65 17 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 24 24 16 11 1 1 49 27 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 22 25 23 17 0 0 35 40 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 20 22 25 21 0 0 32 46 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 23 27 18 18 0 1 36 36 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 20 23 18 23 0 0 35 42 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 24 10 6 5 1 3 78 12 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 22 19 8 5 0 3 66 13 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 28 9 6 6 1 7 76 13 85
2019 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 28 2 4 0 2 0 94 4 53
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 19 8 8 5 1 3 78 13 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 30 8 4 5 1 5 83 9 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 25 19 14 6 0 1 61 20 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 33 17 11 10 0 0 61 22 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 28 20 15 9 0 1 55 24 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 32 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 30 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 29 15 7 4 1 1 74 11 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 37 22 5 2 0 0 72 6 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 29 15 11 7 0 1 67 18 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 36 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 33 23 4 3 0 1 70 7 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 29 20 12 6 0 1 63 18 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 26 29 14 8 0 0 50 22 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 23 15 14 20 1 3 49 36 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 37 19 14 5 0 0 63 18 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 36 19 12 8 0 0 62 19 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 28 15 12 3 0 0 69 16 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 38 24 2 6 0 0 69 7 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 17 19 9 11 1 3 59 21 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 29 20 9 2 0 0 68 11 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 25 16 11 4 0 0 69 14 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 24 7 3 6 1 1 84 9 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 25 14 10 2 0 0 73 12 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 23 18 7 7 2 3 67 14 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 23 12 6 7 0 1 75 13 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 27 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 24 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 25 11 4 4 0 0 82 7 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 24 8 6 5 1 1 82 11 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 31 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 25 20 8 5 1 0 66 14 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 33 20 11 7 0 2 61 19 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 25 18 8 3 0 0 70 11 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 36 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 18 14 9 4 0 2 73 13 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 27 11 4 3 0 0 82 6 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 20 15 6 8 0 1 70 14 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 20 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 71 13 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 31 18 5 8 0 0 69 13 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 33 21 10 4 0 0 65 14 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 33 18 3 7 0 1 72 10 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 76 13 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 81 8 2 2 0 0 6 95 2 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 73 17 2 1 0 0 7 96 1 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 84 9 3 1 0 0 3 96 1 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 84 7 1 2 0 0 6 97 2 103

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 84 6 2 1 3 1 4 95 3 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 6 4 1 2 1 3 93 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 74 12 5 1 2 1 5 91 4 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 73 13 5 4 5 0 2 87 9 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 13 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 80 10 5 1 1 0 2 92 2 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 21 7 1 0 0 2 92 1 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 28 5 1 1 0 5 92 2 80
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 26 7 2 1 1 1 90 3 129
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 25 10 2 2 1 0 86 4 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 74 14 4 2 3 0 3 91 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 72 17 5 3 1 0 2 90 4 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 30 4 2 5 0 2 89 7 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 20 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 130
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 67 18 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 8 0 0 0 1 15 100 0 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 13 3 1 0 0 19 95 1 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 18 2 3 1 0 17 91 6 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 8 1 1 2 0 22 96 3 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 54 19 7 3 1 0 17 87 5 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 10 4 2 0 1 5 94 2 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 78 12 5 3 1 0 2 91 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 12 4 1 1 0 8 94 3 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 72 14 7 0 1 0 7 92 1 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 76 12 5 0 0 0 7 95 0 101

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 11 7 1 3 2 3 88 4 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 10 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 74 18 5 0 2 0 1 93 2 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 84 10 2 1 2 0 2 95 2 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 77 14 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 24 11 4 2 0 5 82 6 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 33 12 3 0 0 1 85 3 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 31 6 4 1 0 1 89 5 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 61 26 8 2 2 0 1 88 5 131
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 23 12 1 2 0 0 85 3 102

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 40 32 12 5 0 0 51 17 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 31 38 14 8 0 0 40 22 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 33 36 15 10 0 0 39 25 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 39 29 12 5 0 0 54 17 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 32 34 12 3 1 0 51 15 104

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 20 34 26 13 0 0 39 27 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 20 41 22 8 0 0 31 28 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 22 41 16 8 0 0 25 35 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 17 38 27 11 0 0 38 23 133
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 17 41 22 13 0 0 36 23 104
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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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 13 61 19 7 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 84 7 1 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 90 9 1 85

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 64 20

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 14 7 4 3 7 29 79 11 150
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 13 4 3 4 4 22 86 9 115
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 9 2 1 4 9 24 89 7 85
2019 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 17 11 5 5 1 6 77 11 132
2019 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 59 17 7 6 3 1 8 83 10 102

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 13 19 19 13 0 9 44 35 20

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 0 9 15 49 6 17 5 83 20
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