2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 34 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 39 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 270
2019 Supervisor 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 3 79
2019 Non-supervisor 49 34 11 2 3 1 0 84 5 234

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 29 9 4 5 0 0 81 9 95
2022 Non-supervisor 40 40 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 270
2019 Supervisor 53 21 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 79
2019 Non-supervisor 37 40 9 9 4 0 0 78 14 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 68 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 95
2022 Non-supervisor 52 32 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 270
2019 Supervisor 77 19 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 58 34 5 1 3 0 0 91 4 234

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 95
2022 Non-supervisor 45 35 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 270
2019 Supervisor 66 24 9 0 1 0 0 90 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 47 40 7 3 3 0 0 88 5 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 24 14 7 5 1 0 73 12 95
2022 Non-supervisor 49 30 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 270
2019 Supervisor 61 27 9 1 0 1 0 90 1 78
2019 Non-supervisor 49 31 13 5 1 1 0 81 7 233

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 51 27 4 12 6 0 0 78 18 95
2022 Non-supervisor 44 35 7 9 4 0 0 79 13 270
2019 Supervisor 58 32 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 45 35 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 232

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 39 24 9 13 10 4 0 66 25 95
2022 Non-supervisor 38 21 15 14 9 3 0 62 23 270
2019 Supervisor 62 19 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 78
2019 Non-supervisor 38 26 17 11 5 3 0 66 16 234
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 85 10 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 57 27 9 1 2 0 3 88 3 270
2019 Supervisor 76 18 5 0 0 0 1 95 0 79
2019 Non-supervisor 53 23 16 4 2 1 2 78 6 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 19 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 95
2022 Non-supervisor 51 31 7 6 3 1 0 83 10 270
2019 Supervisor 63 26 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 78
2019 Non-supervisor 46 29 11 9 2 0 1 77 12 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 63 25 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 60 24 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 270
2019 Supervisor 67 21 3 8 0 0 1 90 8 79
2019 Non-supervisor 57 26 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 236

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 35 12 14 3 1 0 71 17 95
2022 Non-supervisor 46 27 8 7 6 4 0 77 14 270
2019 Supervisor 31 45 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 77
2019 Non-supervisor 36 29 13 12 4 5 0 69 18 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 29 7 14 9 0 0 70 23 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 29 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 270
2019 Supervisor 39 23 18 16 4 0 0 62 20 77
2019 Non-supervisor 29 37 15 9 9 2 0 67 17 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 33 27 12 16 8 3 0 62 25 95
2022 Non-supervisor 29 30 19 11 8 2 0 61 20 270
2019 Supervisor 29 31 16 20 4 0 0 60 24 76
2019 Non-supervisor 23 35 18 14 7 3 0 60 22 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 31 9 19 7 2 0 65 27 95
2022 Non-supervisor 23 32 12 20 10 3 0 56 31 270
2019 Supervisor 34 40 12 12 3 0 0 74 14 77
2019 Non-supervisor 25 34 14 17 7 2 0 61 25 236
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 50 24 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 95
2022 Non-supervisor 44 33 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 270
2019 Supervisor 48 26 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 79
2019 Non-supervisor 39 35 9 9 6 1 0 75 15 236

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 30 7 12 2 0 0 78 15 95
2022 Non-supervisor 40 38 10 11 2 0 0 78 12 270
2019 Supervisor 54 33 5 3 5 0 0 87 8 79
2019 Non-supervisor 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 29 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 95
2022 Non-supervisor 54 31 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 270
2019 Supervisor 56 25 9 3 6 0 1 82 9 79
2019 Non-supervisor 45 34 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 236

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 39 44 6 9 3 0 0 83 12 95
2022 Non-supervisor 34 39 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 270
2019 Supervisor 50 36 6 6 1 0 0 86 8 78
2019 Non-supervisor 40 36 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 231

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 20 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 60 26 6 3 2 1 1 88 6 270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 38 28 16 11 3 2 1 68 15 95
2022 Non-supervisor 31 31 14 12 10 2 0 63 23 270
2019 Supervisor 35 36 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 78
2019 Non-supervisor 28 30 21 13 6 2 0 59 20 234

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 43 30 14 4 6 0 3 75 10 95
2022 Non-supervisor 46 28 12 5 2 1 6 79 8 270
2019 Supervisor 65 22 8 3 0 0 3 89 3 78
2019 Non-supervisor 63 18 11 3 0 1 3 85 3 235

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 62 12 13 7 2 0 3 77 10 95
2022 Non-supervisor 47 25 13 6 3 1 5 76 10 270
2019 Supervisor 63 20 9 6 0 0 1 85 6 79
2019 Non-supervisor 52 23 16 4 1 1 2 78 5 236

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 76 11 3 4 1 1 5 92 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 74 7 5 2 1 3 7 91 4 270
2019 Supervisor 84 7 1 3 0 1 4 96 3 79
2019 Non-supervisor 83 6 2 1 2 4 2 95 3 234

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 87 2 0 1 0 1 9 99 1 95
2022 Non-supervisor 76 6 4 2 1 1 9 92 4 270
2019 Supervisor 90 1 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 78
2019 Non-supervisor 85 5 2 0 0 2 6 97 0 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 25 32 8 12 20 2 1 59 33 95
2022 Non-supervisor 20 31 8 21 16 2 2 53 39 265
2019 Supervisor 27 29 13 15 15 0 1 56 31 79
2019 Non-supervisor 18 19 21 22 18 2 2 38 41 234

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 27 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 40 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 270
2019 Supervisor 65 22 4 9 1 0 0 86 10 79
2019 Non-supervisor 36 39 12 7 6 0 0 76 13 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 24 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 95
2022 Non-supervisor 46 37 9 4 3 0 1 83 8 270
2019 Supervisor 64 26 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 78
2019 Non-supervisor 36 42 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 28 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 95
2022 Non-supervisor 45 33 11 7 2 1 1 79 10 270
2019 Supervisor 55 31 4 8 3 0 0 86 10 78
2019 Non-supervisor 38 43 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 228

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 51 34 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 95
2022 Non-supervisor 30 46 13 6 3 2 0 77 9 265
2019 Supervisor 53 31 13 3 0 1 0 84 3 78
2019 Non-supervisor 27 40 19 9 2 2 0 69 11 233

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 24 7 4 12 0 0 76 17 95
2022 Non-supervisor 57 26 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 270
2019 Supervisor 59 31 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 78
2019 Non-supervisor 57 26 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 235

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 28 29 15 16 0 0 41 30 95
2022 Non-supervisor 43 33 16 6 2 0 0 76 8 270
2019 Supervisor 27 34 24 10 5 0 0 61 15 79
2019 Non-supervisor 49 29 15 4 2 1 0 79 6 236

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 77 13 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 95
2022 Non-supervisor 72 19 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 270

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 36 33 95
2022 Non-supervisor 44 24 31 270
2019 Supervisor 28 44 28 79
2019 Non-supervisor 30 30 40 235

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 12 17 56 6 0 10 30
2022 Non-supervisor 8 32 35 7 12 6 115
2019 Supervisor 22 18 46 9 0 5 22
2019 Non-supervisor 6 23 43 4 18 6 71
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 71 23 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 60 30 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 270
2019 Supervisor 71 23 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 61 25 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 42 33 15 9 1 0 0 75 10 95
2022 Non-supervisor 38 39 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 270
2019 Supervisor 61 33 4 3 0 0 0 94 3 79
2019 Non-supervisor 54 33 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 236

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 29 32 16 5 0 3 22 45 95
2022 Non-supervisor 8 21 33 22 12 1 2 35 31 270
2019 Supervisor 10 28 27 25 9 0 1 35 39 79
2019 Non-supervisor 5 21 37 23 12 1 1 36 27 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 12 35 27 17 0 2 45 19 95
2022 Non-supervisor 7 19 31 22 17 2 2 41 27 270
2019 Supervisor 8 21 28 25 18 0 0 43 29 77
2019 Non-supervisor 9 18 30 22 18 2 2 42 28 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 21 35 18 11 0 2 29 35 95
2022 Non-supervisor 7 11 28 25 25 1 3 52 19 270
2019 Supervisor 5 19 32 33 10 0 0 44 24 78
2019 Non-supervisor 3 13 24 29 30 0 0 60 16 235

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 24 33 20 13 5 1 5 19 60 95
2022 Non-supervisor 13 16 25 21 19 1 4 43 31 270
2019 Supervisor 24 28 36 6 5 0 0 12 52 78
2019 Non-supervisor 15 20 27 19 17 1 1 37 35 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 17 34 21 12 1 7 36 28 95
2022 Non-supervisor 10 15 21 17 23 4 9 47 29 270
2019 Supervisor 12 22 28 26 10 0 3 37 34 78
2019 Non-supervisor 8 18 25 19 24 4 3 46 28 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 17 40 18 12 1 2 31 28 95
2022 Non-supervisor 8 18 30 22 18 3 3 42 27 270
2019 Supervisor 8 17 32 31 13 0 0 44 24 78
2019 Non-supervisor 7 15 31 25 18 2 2 44 23 236

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 13 19 44 16 6 0 1 23 33 95
2022 Non-supervisor 10 19 40 17 13 0 2 30 29 270
2019 Supervisor 1 17 32 37 13 0 0 50 18 78
2019 Non-supervisor 9 17 37 19 15 1 2 36 26 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 19 36 8 24 10 1 1 56 35 95
2022 Non-supervisor 19 37 15 15 10 3 1 58 26 270
2019 Supervisor 23 48 16 11 1 0 0 71 13 79
2019 Non-supervisor 22 39 17 16 4 1 0 62 21 236

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 75 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 95
2022 Non-supervisor 62 25 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 270
2019 Supervisor 72 15 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 79
2019 Non-supervisor 48 27 11 8 6 1 0 75 13 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 71 25 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 95
2022 Non-supervisor 70 23 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 270
2019 Supervisor 76 13 4 6 1 0 0 88 8 78
2019 Non-supervisor 56 30 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 68 28 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 59 29 6 2 1 2 1 90 3 270
2019 Supervisor 71 20 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 79
2019 Non-supervisor 44 35 12 5 3 1 0 81 7 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 51 33 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 95
2022 Non-supervisor 42 38 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 265
2019 Supervisor 61 25 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 79
2019 Non-supervisor 46 34 14 6 1 0 0 80 7 232

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 60 32 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 95
2022 Non-supervisor 47 32 9 6 2 4 0 83 8 270
2019 Supervisor 77 13 6 1 0 3 0 92 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 51 33 10 2 1 2 1 87 4 231

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 64 25 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 56 32 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 270
2019 Supervisor 71 22 6 1 0 0 0 92 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 63 30 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 234

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 62 16 4 6 2 4 5 86 9 95
2022 Non-supervisor 47 26 9 4 3 6 4 82 8 270

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 60 18 6 4 1 6 4 88 6 95
2022 Non-supervisor 49 25 11 4 3 6 4 81 7 270

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 44 26 14 5 1 9 1 77 7 95
2022 Non-supervisor 34 24 19 7 0 15 1 69 8 270

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 21 3 3 2 2 1 91 6 95
2022 Non-supervisor 44 29 10 4 3 7 4 82 8 270

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 20 15 14 5 3 39 4 63 13 95
2022 Non-supervisor 6 11 25 4 1 46 8 38 9 270

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 50 31 11 4 0 2 2 84 4 95
2022 Non-supervisor 32 28 16 6 2 8 8 71 10 270
2019 Supervisor 57 22 11 8 1 0 1 79 9 79
2019 Non-supervisor 33 30 16 9 4 5 3 69 14 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 30 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 95
2022 Non-supervisor 43 37 12 4 1 2 1 82 5 270
2019 Supervisor 65 28 4 3 0 0 0 94 3 78
2019 Non-supervisor 49 31 12 5 1 2 1 82 6 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 46 37 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 270
2019 Supervisor 63 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 79
2019 Non-supervisor 47 37 11 5 1 0 0 84 6 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 24 17 12 10 6 3 57 24 95
2022 Non-supervisor 22 26 16 10 9 11 6 58 23 270
2019 Supervisor 28 31 10 10 9 5 6 67 22 78
2019 Non-supervisor 21 23 19 19 10 6 3 48 31 233

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 21 50 5 16 9 0 0 70 25 95
2022 Non-supervisor 24 51 6 14 5 0 0 75 19 270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 42 37 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 95
2022 Non-supervisor 45 35 7 10 2 0 1 80 12 270
2019 Supervisor 56 34 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 79
2019 Non-supervisor 50 32 6 8 3 0 0 82 11 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 64 26 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 95
2022 Non-supervisor 59 27 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 270
2019 Supervisor 76 22 1 0 1 0 0 97 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 56 35 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 232

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 62 26 4 5 1 1 0 89 7 95
2022 Non-supervisor 75 14 3 5 2 0 0 89 7 270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 85 6 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 95
2022 Non-supervisor 85 8 2 1 3 0 2 94 4 270
2019 Supervisor 89 3 3 3 3 0 1 92 5 78
2019 Non-supervisor 81 9 5 1 2 0 1 91 3 232

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 35 14 2 0 1 0 84 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 53 30 10 2 1 4 0 87 3 270
2019 Supervisor 56 32 11 1 0 0 0 87 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 49 27 14 4 2 4 1 80 6 236

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 Non-supervisor 7 93 270
2019 Supervisor 6 94 78
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 46 54 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 50 50 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 36 64 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 29 71 20

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 Non-supervisor 29 71 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 41 59 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 40 60 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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 Non-supervisor 58 42 20

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 Non-supervisor 27 73 20

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 Non-supervisor 18 82 20

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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 Non-supervisor 10 90 20

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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 Non-supervisor 22 78 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 20

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 Non-supervisor 10 90 20

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 Non-supervisor 14 86 15

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 Non-supervisor 22 78 15

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 Non-supervisor 19 81 15

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 15

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 Non-supervisor 21 79 15

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 Non-supervisor 6 94 15

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 15

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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 Non-supervisor 13 87 15

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 Non-supervisor 28 72 15

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 15

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 Non-supervisor 40 60 15

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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 Non-supervisor 39 61 15

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 13 7 4 2 30 9 78 10 95
2022 Non-supervisor 16 10 11 5 2 41 16 58 16 270
2019 Supervisor 34 24 15 5 6 13 3 69 13 79
2019 Non-supervisor 23 19 20 8 6 20 4 56 18 235

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 26 10 3 0 9 0 86 3 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 28 12 4 1 14 2 80 6 270
2019 Supervisor 62 29 4 1 4 0 0 91 5 79
2019 Non-supervisor 43 36 11 7 2 2 0 80 9 234

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 Non-supervisor 5 95 270
2019 Supervisor 8 92 79
2019 Non-supervisor 5 95 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 51 49 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 15

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 15

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 49 51 15

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 15

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 15

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 15

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 15

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 37 63 15

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 15

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 15

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 15

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 15

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 15

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 34 66 15

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 60 40 15

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 15

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 15

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 12 9 0 0 35 11 84 0 95
2022 Non-supervisor 16 12 12 4 2 41 13 61 13 270
2019 Supervisor 34 19 9 4 5 23 6 75 13 79
2019 Non-supervisor 28 14 21 3 2 26 6 62 8 236

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 22 9 1 0 10 0 89 1 95
2022 Non-supervisor 37 27 13 3 2 14 3 78 6 270
2019 Supervisor 62 24 5 3 1 4 1 91 4 79
2019 Non-supervisor 47 31 15 2 1 4 0 81 3 236

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 91 95
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 270
2019 Supervisor 13 87 79
2019 Non-supervisor 15 85 235

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 Non-supervisor 21 79 35

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 72 28 35
2019 Supervisor 90 10 10
2019 Non-supervisor 91 9 35

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 Non-supervisor 75 16 5 3 0 0 0 91 3 25

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 26 4 0 0 1 3 96 0 95
2022 Non-supervisor 59 29 6 2 1 2 1 91 3 270

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 16 67 10 5 2 75
2022 Non-supervisor 71 24 2 2 1 190

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 48 95
2022 Non-supervisor 77 23 260

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 63 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 61 260

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 33 95
2022 Non-supervisor 58 42 260

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 46 95
2022 Non-supervisor 51 49 260

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 34 66 95
2022 Non-supervisor 26 74 260

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 65 35 95
2022 Non-supervisor 42 58 260

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 65 95
2022 Non-supervisor 20 80 260

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 21 79 95
2022 Non-supervisor 30 70 260

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 86 95
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 260

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 46 95
2022 Non-supervisor 44 56 260

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 22 78 95
2022 Non-supervisor 29 71 260

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 6 94 95
2022 Non-supervisor 2 98 260

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 8 92 95
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 260

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 82 7 2 1 1 0 6 95 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 80 6 3 1 2 0 8 94 3 260

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 13 8 16 41 4 7 64 27 95
2022 Non-supervisor 10 10 14 14 38 3 12 61 23 260

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 21 11 15 35 1 3 52 37 95
2022 Non-supervisor 8 21 16 11 36 4 4 51 31 260
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 21 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 64 24 4 5 2 1 0 89 7 270

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 1 10 6 55 3 23 82 4 95
2022 Non-supervisor 2 3 9 4 42 5 34 76 8 270

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 34 10 1 2 0 0 86 3 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 43 9 4 2 3 0 84 7 270
2019 Supervisor 70 28 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 79
2019 Non-supervisor 53 37 7 2 0 0 0 91 3 232

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 15 30 31 18 6 95
2022 Non-supervisor 12 31 34 17 6 270

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 21 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 95
2022 Non-supervisor 66 21 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 270

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 61 22 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 95
2022 Non-supervisor 53 25 7 9 6 0 1 79 14 270

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 35 35 5 17 7 0 1 71 24 95
2022 Non-supervisor 35 39 14 8 3 1 0 74 12 270
2019 Supervisor 41 42 10 5 1 1 0 83 6 79
2019 Non-supervisor 38 38 12 9 2 0 0 77 12 235

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 42 7 11 1 2 0 81 12 95
2019 Supervisor 39 44 8 5 0 1 3 87 5 79

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 43 31 12 7 4 0 3 76 12 90
2022 Non-supervisor 43 20 15 11 9 0 1 64 20 270
2019 Supervisor 70 21 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 79
2019 Non-supervisor 54 24 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 234

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 6 20 23 16 35 0 0 26 51 95
2022 Non-supervisor 18 29 30 12 11 0 0 47 23 270
2019 Supervisor 16 28 22 14 20 0 0 44 34 79
2019 Non-supervisor 26 34 16 14 8 1 0 61 23 235

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 24 30 15 18 0 1 36 33 90
2022 Non-supervisor 31 30 22 9 7 0 1 62 16 265
2019 Supervisor 24 38 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 79
2019 Non-supervisor 39 32 13 11 4 1 0 72 15 233

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 7 15 27 23 27 0 0 22 50 95
2022 Non-supervisor 21 23 24 19 12 0 0 45 31 270
2019 Supervisor 4 21 27 21 28 0 0 24 49 78
2019 Non-supervisor 21 23 25 15 15 0 0 45 31 235

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 25 29 17 17 11 0 1 54 28 95
2022 Non-supervisor 52 23 12 4 3 1 5 80 8 270
2019 Supervisor 42 30 10 5 9 1 3 75 14 79
2019 Non-supervisor 62 20 6 6 2 1 3 86 8 232

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 19 27 24 17 11 0 1 47 28 95
2022 Non-supervisor 34 28 18 12 7 0 1 62 19 270
2019 Supervisor 39 35 14 5 6 0 0 75 11 79
2019 Non-supervisor 43 29 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 233

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 39 33 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 95
2022 Non-supervisor 39 31 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 265
2019 Supervisor 45 35 14 3 3 0 0 81 5 79
2019 Non-supervisor 38 32 20 5 4 0 1 71 10 235

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 22 23 17 21 16 0 1 45 37 95
2022 Non-supervisor 30 27 23 11 8 1 1 58 19 270
2019 Supervisor 24 35 14 18 9 0 0 59 27 79
2019 Non-supervisor 32 36 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 233

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 41 22 18 11 6 0 1 64 18 95
2022 Non-supervisor 35 31 19 7 6 0 0 67 13 270
2019 Supervisor 51 23 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 79
2019 Non-supervisor 38 28 21 10 2 0 0 67 12 234

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 51 22 15 4 6 0 2 75 10 95
2022 Non-supervisor 51 24 11 7 5 1 1 76 12 270
2019 Supervisor 52 21 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 79
2019 Non-supervisor 50 25 15 6 3 0 1 76 10 235

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 60 24 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 54 24 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 270

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 27 27 20 18 7 0 1 54 26 95
2022 Non-supervisor 40 31 16 7 4 0 0 72 12 270
2019 Supervisor 38 32 13 13 5 0 0 70 18 79
2019 Non-supervisor 50 28 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 233

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 19 16 5 5 0 1 74 10 95
2022 Non-supervisor 53 22 13 7 4 0 1 76 12 270
2019 Supervisor 81 13 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 65 19 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 235

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 32 32 23 5 8 0 0 64 13 95
2022 Non-supervisor 38 33 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 270

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 85 7 0 1 1 0 6 98 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 75 14 5 1 0 0 5 93 2 270
2019 Supervisor 87 6 0 1 0 0 5 99 1 79
2019 Non-supervisor 82 9 4 1 0 0 4 95 1 233

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 86 7 3 0 1 0 2 95 1 95
2022 Non-supervisor 80 8 3 1 2 1 4 93 4 270
2019 Supervisor 80 9 4 3 4 0 1 90 7 78
2019 Non-supervisor 77 12 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 232

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 71 17 9 2 0 0 1 89 2 90
2022 Non-supervisor 72 18 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 270
2019 Supervisor 71 17 6 3 4 0 0 87 6 78
2019 Non-supervisor 64 24 8 2 0 1 0 89 2 230

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 22 1 5 2 0 1 92 7 95
2022 Non-supervisor 70 17 5 2 3 0 2 90 5 270
2019 Supervisor 79 9 6 3 3 0 0 88 5 78
2019 Non-supervisor 65 23 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 231

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 31 4 4 1 0 1 90 6 95
2022 Non-supervisor 72 6 1 0 0 0 21 99 0 265
2019 Supervisor 53 32 6 4 5 0 0 85 9 78
2019 Non-supervisor 66 4 1 1 0 0 27 97 1 231

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 79 7 7 3 1 0 2 89 5 95
2022 Non-supervisor 77 12 4 1 0 0 5 94 2 270
2019 Supervisor 75 14 8 0 1 0 1 91 1 77
2019 Non-supervisor 76 11 4 0 0 0 8 95 0 232

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 76 15 4 1 1 1 1 93 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 77 11 5 1 3 1 2 91 4 270
2019 Supervisor 86 12 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 78
2019 Non-supervisor 77 12 5 1 2 0 2 91 3 232

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 23 8 1 1 0 1 90 2 95
2022 Non-supervisor 52 29 11 4 1 0 3 83 6 270
2019 Supervisor 68 22 9 0 1 0 0 90 1 78
2019 Non-supervisor 62 23 9 2 2 0 1 86 4 232

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 3 25 36 20 15 0 0 28 35 95
2022 Non-supervisor 12 38 34 12 5 0 0 50 16 270
2019 Supervisor 16 30 33 15 5 0 0 47 20 79
2019 Non-supervisor 20 40 30 8 2 0 0 60 10 235

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 14 31 38 13 5 0 0 17 45 95
2022 Non-supervisor 7 18 37 25 13 0 0 38 25 265
2019 Supervisor 6 22 37 25 10 0 0 35 28 79
2019 Non-supervisor 4 13 40 29 13 0 0 42 18 235
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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 Supervisor 9 82 7 1 95
2022 Non-supervisor 8 73 15 4 270

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 Non-supervisor 49 51 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 Supervisor 56 15 6 5 3 2 12 84 9 95
2022 Non-supervisor 42 11 4 3 3 8 29 83 10 270
2019 Supervisor 56 21 10 3 5 1 4 81 8 77
2019 Non-supervisor 53 16 9 7 5 1 9 77 13 232

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 Non-supervisor 35 14 0 30 13 0 8 54 46 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 Non-supervisor 5 16 5 19 41 6 8 24 71 20
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