2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 105.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 105)

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 Other occupational category 54 33 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 1095
2020 Executive 64 22 8 2 5 0 0 86 6 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 31 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 49 33 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 1416
2019 Executive 77 13 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 33 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 11 5 5 0 0 78 10 97
2019 Other occupational category 53 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1481
2018 Executive 73 19 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 62
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 43 11 13 4 0 0 72 17 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 40 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 166
2018 Administrative Support 65 18 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1132

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 Other occupational category 47 35 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1090
2020 Executive 48 36 2 13 2 0 0 84 14 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 11 61
2020 Other occupational category 45 36 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1416
2019 Executive 62 28 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 50 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 25 9 4 0 0 61 14 96
2019 Other occupational category 44 35 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 1479
2018 Executive 56 28 9 5 0 0 2 86 5 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 30 21 9 6 0 2 63 15 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 34 12 12 3 0 0 74 15 164
2018 Administrative Support 41 41 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 42 37 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1128

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 Other occupational category 64 27 6 2 1 0 0 91 2 1090
2020 Executive 73 17 6 2 2 0 0 91 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 30 8 3 3 0 0 85 7 61
2020 Other occupational category 63 27 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 1413
2019 Executive 81 15 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 67
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 32 14 2 1 0 0 83 3 96
2019 Other occupational category 63 27 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 1472
2018 Executive 83 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 35 20 2 0 0 0 78 2 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 28 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 164
2018 Administrative Support 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 4 1117

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 Other occupational category 56 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1095
2020 Executive 67 20 6 3 2 2 0 89 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 30 11 0 3 0 0 85 3 61
2020 Other occupational category 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1415
2019 Executive 71 17 7 1 3 0 0 89 4 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 42 33 0 0 8 0 64 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 36 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 96
2019 Other occupational category 57 31 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 1479
2018 Executive 70 23 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 37 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 165
2018 Administrative Support 65 18 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1129

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 Other occupational category 62 27 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1095
2020 Executive 73 19 5 2 0 2 0 94 2 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 63 26 2 5 5 0 0 89 10 62
2020 Other occupational category 65 23 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 1411
2019 Executive 76 19 3 1 1 0 0 94 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 54 24 9 7 6 0 0 77 13 97
2019 Other occupational category 64 22 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 1474
2018 Executive 75 19 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 22 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 29 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 166
2018 Administrative Support 71 18 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 64 23 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1133

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 Other occupational category 55 31 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 1095
2020 Executive 68 22 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 26 7 3 7 0 0 84 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1404
2019 Executive 71 20 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 25 17 25 0 0 0 58 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 29 15 9 4 0 0 72 14 96
2019 Other occupational category 60 26 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1477
2018 Executive 70 25 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 53 27 16 2 2 0 0 80 4 45
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 166
2018 Administrative Support 71 12 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 58 27 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 1132

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 Other occupational category 57 21 9 8 2 2 0 80 11 1095
2020 Executive 59 22 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 29 6 5 6 2 0 82 11 62
2020 Other occupational category 61 20 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1418
2019 Executive 66 19 11 3 1 0 0 84 4 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 25 8 0 33 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 23 13 16 7 3 0 62 24 97
2019 Other occupational category 60 21 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 1480
2018 Executive 64 22 5 6 0 3 0 89 6 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 17 13 4 7 2 0 76 11 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 18 14 8 2 2 1 76 10 166
2018 Administrative Support 76 6 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 58 22 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 1136
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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 Other occupational category 72 20 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 1095
2020 Executive 81 14 0 3 0 2 0 97 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 63 21 10 2 5 0 0 84 6 62
2020 Other occupational category 65 22 7 3 1 1 2 89 4 1416
2019 Executive 90 7 1 0 1 0 0 97 1 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 25 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 49 27 18 3 2 0 1 76 5 94
2019 Other occupational category 63 22 10 2 1 1 2 87 4 1483

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 Other occupational category 61 24 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 1090
2020 Executive 67 20 0 11 0 2 0 89 11 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 59 26 5 3 5 0 2 87 8 61
2020 Other occupational category 57 27 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 1416
2019 Executive 61 30 4 1 3 0 0 91 4 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 17 8 25 0 0 8 64 27 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 31 11 15 1 1 0 73 16 94
2019 Other occupational category 53 28 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 1477
2018 Executive 67 27 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 30 15 6 6 0 0 72 13 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 50 34 8 4 4 0 1 85 7 166
2018 Administrative Support 53 29 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 49 31 8 7 3 1 0 81 11 1132

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 Other occupational category 65 22 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 1090
2020 Executive 63 30 2 3 2 2 0 94 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 71 16 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 66 21 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 1419
2019 Executive 68 25 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 33 25 0 8 0 8 64 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 28 10 14 4 0 0 72 18 96
2019 Other occupational category 58 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1482
2018 Executive 61 22 16 2 0 0 0 83 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 47 32 11 6 4 0 0 79 11 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 28 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 24 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 54 26 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 1131

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 Other occupational category 42 30 11 5 3 9 0 79 9 1095
2020 Executive 56 31 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 28 7 7 5 10 0 80 13 61
2020 Other occupational category 45 27 11 6 3 7 0 78 10 1417
2019 Executive 45 45 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 25 25 0 17 8 0 55 18 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 22 19 13 2 9 0 63 16 96
2019 Other occupational category 40 29 12 9 4 6 0 74 14 1481
2018 Executive 48 38 13 2 0 0 0 86 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 32 13 6 6 9 0 72 14 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 31 15 12 3 7 0 67 16 165
2018 Administrative Support 35 24 12 24 6 0 0 59 29 17
2018 Other occupational category 33 34 15 8 4 6 0 71 13 1135

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 Other occupational category 35 34 14 11 5 2 0 70 16 1095
2020 Executive 59 30 5 5 0 2 0 90 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 36 7 8 10 0 0 75 18 61
2020 Other occupational category 40 32 13 9 4 2 0 73 13 1416
2019 Executive 58 33 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 67
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 8 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 33 18 11 8 4 0 61 21 96
2019 Other occupational category 34 32 14 12 6 2 0 67 18 1479
2018 Executive 48 41 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 28 21 11 11 0 0 57 21 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 32 15 19 5 2 0 60 25 163
2018 Administrative Support 35 35 0 18 12 0 0 71 29 17
2018 Other occupational category 30 36 17 11 5 2 0 67 16 1134

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 Other occupational category 22 33 16 16 7 5 0 59 25 1090
2020 Executive 36 41 20 0 2 2 0 78 2 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 37 11 10 11 0 0 68 21 62
2020 Other occupational category 28 32 16 14 6 4 0 63 21 1414
2019 Executive 28 51 13 7 1 0 0 78 9 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 17 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 32 18 16 9 5 0 54 27 97
2019 Other occupational category 21 32 18 15 8 4 0 56 25 1477
2018 Executive 34 41 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 23 21 19 9 6 0 48 30 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 29 21 19 8 5 0 49 29 165
2018 Administrative Support 24 35 12 18 12 0 0 59 29 17
2018 Other occupational category 18 33 21 16 8 5 0 53 25 1132

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 Other occupational category 23 34 15 16 10 3 0 58 27 1095
2020 Executive 33 50 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 31 11 15 11 2 0 62 26 62
2020 Other occupational category 25 35 14 16 9 2 0 61 25 1419
2019 Executive 30 43 10 14 1 0 0 74 16 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 8 17 17 25 0 0 42 42 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 27 19 25 15 3 0 40 41 96
2019 Other occupational category 18 31 17 20 11 3 0 50 32 1481
2018 Executive 30 42 16 11 2 0 0 72 13 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 30 19 19 11 2 0 50 30 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 33 19 20 13 2 0 47 33 165
2018 Administrative Support 29 35 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2018 Other occupational category 15 34 18 20 11 3 0 50 32 1137
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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 Other occupational category 42 35 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1095
2020 Executive 44 31 9 14 2 0 0 75 16 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 31 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 61
2020 Other occupational category 38 39 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1416
2019 Executive 51 32 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 17 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 36 20 7 6 0 0 67 14 96
2019 Other occupational category 37 37 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1481
2018 Executive 49 27 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 45 19 17 4 0 2 59 22 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 36 20 7 4 0 0 69 11 165
2018 Administrative Support 29 41 0 6 24 0 0 71 29 17
2018 Other occupational category 34 37 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 1132

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 Other occupational category 34 43 10 8 4 0 0 78 13 1095
2020 Executive 55 30 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 3 7 8 0 0 82 15 61
2020 Other occupational category 32 43 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 1410
2019 Executive 46 43 3 4 4 0 0 88 9 68
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 58 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 27 40 10 13 11 0 0 67 23 94
2019 Other occupational category 32 42 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 1474
2018 Executive 44 38 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 47 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 37 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 35 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 28 43 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 1134

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 Other occupational category 51 28 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 1095
2020 Executive 55 31 6 3 2 2 2 89 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 27 10 6 6 0 0 77 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 1416
2019 Executive 54 33 1 7 4 0 0 87 11 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 42 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 33 15 8 7 2 0 69 16 96
2019 Other occupational category 48 29 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 1483
2018 Executive 48 34 5 9 3 0 0 83 13 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 36 26 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 38 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 165
2018 Administrative Support 29 53 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 42 33 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 1133

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 Other occupational category 45 37 7 7 3 0 0 82 11 1095
2020 Executive 59 29 3 6 3 0 0 87 10 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 61
2020 Other occupational category 42 36 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 1412
2019 Executive 52 35 4 6 1 0 1 88 7 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 33 33 17 8 0 0 42 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 39 11 11 4 0 0 73 15 97
2019 Other occupational category 42 36 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1468
2018 Executive 47 36 8 6 2 0 2 84 8 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 36 11 15 9 0 0 66 23 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 42 8 13 1 1 0 78 14 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 29 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 33 44 8 10 3 0 0 78 13 1134

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 Other occupational category 68 18 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 1090
2020 Executive 75 13 3 3 2 5 0 92 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 62 18 7 5 5 0 3 83 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 62 21 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 1414

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 Other occupational category 37 37 10 10 5 1 0 75 15 1095
2020 Executive 42 44 3 6 2 3 0 89 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 21 10 18 8 2 0 64 26 62
2020 Other occupational category 38 36 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 1410
2019 Executive 49 39 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 33 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 31 18 9 8 3 1 63 18 96
2019 Other occupational category 35 33 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 1477
2018 Executive 48 38 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 24 22 24 20 9 2 0 47 29 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 39 12 11 7 1 0 70 18 164
2018 Administrative Support 59 18 6 0 18 0 0 76 18 17
2018 Other occupational category 31 35 14 11 7 1 0 67 18 1125

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 Other occupational category 57 23 9 4 3 1 3 83 7 1095
2020 Executive 50 23 13 6 5 2 2 76 11 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 23 8 3 8 0 0 81 11 62
2020 Other occupational category 60 23 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 1419
2019 Executive 55 26 10 7 1 0 0 81 9 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 8 0 8 17 0 17 70 30 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 59 21 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 96
2019 Other occupational category 64 21 9 2 1 0 3 87 4 1483

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 Other occupational category 62 22 8 3 2 1 2 86 5 1090
2020 Executive 66 23 6 0 0 3 2 93 0 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 29 16 2 0 0 2 82 2 62
2020 Other occupational category 63 20 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1417
2019 Executive 84 10 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 17 8 8 0 0 17 80 10 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 24 15 2 4 1 2 78 6 96
2019 Other occupational category 60 22 10 3 2 1 3 85 5 1478

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 Other occupational category 80 6 3 1 1 3 4 93 3 1095
2020 Executive 69 11 8 5 0 5 3 86 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 74 5 11 2 3 3 2 83 5 62
2020 Other occupational category 83 6 3 1 1 2 3 94 3 1413
2019 Executive 94 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 0 0 0 0 8 25 100 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 74 5 9 2 1 6 2 86 3 95
2019 Other occupational category 83 6 4 1 1 2 3 94 3 1475

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 Other occupational category 81 5 3 1 0 1 9 96 1 1090
2020 Executive 84 5 0 0 0 2 9 100 0 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 73 5 6 0 3 5 8 89 4 62
2020 Other occupational category 83 7 2 1 0 1 5 96 2 1415
2019 Executive 96 1 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 0 0 0 0 8 33 100 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 74 7 6 0 1 1 10 92 1 97
2019 Other occupational category 85 4 2 0 1 1 8 97 1 1475

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 Other occupational category 38 34 8 11 7 1 1 74 19 1095
2020 Executive 50 23 13 5 8 2 0 75 13 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 24 15 13 15 0 0 58 27 62
2020 Other occupational category 36 32 12 10 8 1 2 69 18 1416
2019 Executive 51 30 10 3 0 1 4 86 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 17 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 32 10 13 11 1 2 64 26 97
2019 Other occupational category 35 30 12 10 10 1 1 67 21 1477
2018 Executive 61 17 6 9 5 0 2 79 14 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 22 13 27 18 20 0 0 36 38 45
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 27 9 18 10 2 1 63 28 164
2018 Administrative Support 38 31 6 13 13 0 0 69 25 16
2018 Other occupational category 32 29 13 14 10 1 2 63 24 1129

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 Other occupational category 50 36 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 1090
2020 Executive 58 31 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 1406
2019 Executive 71 23 1 1 3 0 0 94 4 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 13 11 4 0 0 73 15 95
2019 Other occupational category 45 36 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 1474
2018 Executive 59 34 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 40 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 46 8 5 4 0 0 83 8 166
2018 Administrative Support 59 24 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 45 38 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1131

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 Other occupational category 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1095
2020 Executive 69 22 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 37 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 60
2020 Other occupational category 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1413
2019 Executive 70 25 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 0 17 8 0 8 73 27 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 29 17 8 3 0 1 72 12 96
2019 Other occupational category 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1478
2018 Executive 70 23 3 2 2 0 0 94 3 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 49 31 7 11 2 0 0 80 13 45
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 31 12 5 4 0 0 79 8 165
2018 Administrative Support 59 35 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 53 32 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1122

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 Other occupational category 52 31 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 1090
2020 Executive 52 34 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 46 2 3 7 0 2 88 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 43 38 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 1409
2019 Executive 55 35 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 42 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 13 8 3 1 0 76 12 96
2019 Other occupational category 44 36 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 1456
2018 Executive 53 31 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 36 17 11 2 0 2 70 13 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 36 11 7 3 1 1 79 10 163
2018 Administrative Support 65 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 1129

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 Other occupational category 43 41 9 4 2 2 0 85 5 1095
2020 Executive 64 30 3 2 0 2 0 95 2 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 37 8 10 3 3 0 78 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 40 42 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 1416
2019 Executive 63 33 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 50 17 0 17 8 0 64 18 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 42 15 10 3 1 0 72 14 96
2019 Other occupational category 36 44 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 1483
2018 Executive 61 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 32 19 13 2 2 0 65 15 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 42 16 6 3 2 1 74 9 165
2018 Administrative Support 56 25 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2018 Other occupational category 35 40 15 5 3 1 0 77 8 1129

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 Other occupational category 64 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1095
2020 Executive 34 30 9 17 9 0 0 64 27 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 69 18 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 61
2020 Other occupational category 62 25 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1413
2019 Executive 54 34 3 4 4 0 0 89 9 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 17 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 54 31 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 96
2019 Other occupational category 64 25 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 1478
2018 Executive 50 28 8 8 5 2 0 79 13 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 26 9 11 0 0 0 81 11 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 27 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 166
2018 Administrative Support 71 12 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 62 27 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1134

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 Other occupational category 43 32 14 5 5 0 1 75 10 1095
2020 Executive 9 14 22 22 31 0 2 24 54 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 36 39 13 7 5 0 0 75 11 61
2020 Other occupational category 41 33 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 1415
2019 Executive 13 30 24 17 16 0 0 43 33 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 34 11 7 1 0 2 81 9 95
2019 Other occupational category 45 30 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 1479
2018 Executive 9 20 30 28 11 2 0 30 40 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 49 32 15 2 0 0 2 83 2 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 39 13 7 4 0 1 76 10 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 44 33 13 6 3 0 1 77 9 1136

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 Other occupational category 82 12 3 1 1 0 0 96 2 1090

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 Other occupational category 35 39 27 1095
2020 Executive 45 33 22 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 45 32 62
2020 Other occupational category 25 44 31 1418
2019 Executive 27 56 17 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 42 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 35 37 97
2019 Other occupational category 25 43 32 1484
2018 Executive 39 38 23 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 28 43 30 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 46 30 166
2018 Administrative Support 18 53 29 17
2018 Other occupational category 26 44 30 1137

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 Other occupational category 9 65 9 8 2 7 385
2020 Executive 17 48 31 0 0 3 29
2020 Other occupational category 11 66 15 3 1 5 349
2019 Executive 32 47 21 0 0 0 19
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 52 19 11 0 4 27
2019 Other occupational category 10 62 8 5 9 6 368
2018 Executive 32 56 4 0 0 8 25
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 54 23 0 8 8 13
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 46 13 8 0 5 39
2018 Other occupational category 13 57 13 6 6 5 297
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 58 30 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1095
2020 Executive 76 16 3 2 2 2 0 94 3 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 28 7 7 2 0 0 85 8 60
2020 Other occupational category 55 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1414
2019 Executive 82 12 1 1 3 0 0 94 4 67
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 37 8 8 3 1 0 80 12 95
2019 Other occupational category 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1478
2018 Executive 84 11 2 2 0 0 2 97 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 38 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 56 34 7 2 1 0 0 90 4 166
2018 Administrative Support 65 24 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 56 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1134

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 Other occupational category 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1090
2020 Executive 67 31 0 0 0 2 0 100 0 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 62
2020 Other occupational category 43 41 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1416
2019 Executive 63 26 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 42 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 38 13 12 6 0 0 68 19 97
2019 Other occupational category 40 39 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 1481
2018 Executive 64 30 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 33 50 11 4 2 0 0 83 7 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 34 16 5 3 0 0 75 8 165
2018 Administrative Support 47 35 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 17
2018 Other occupational category 38 41 13 7 2 0 0 79 8 1128

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 Other occupational category 8 21 38 21 11 0 1 33 29 1095
2020 Executive 0 19 50 20 11 0 0 31 19 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 21 35 21 8 0 0 29 35 62
2020 Other occupational category 8 21 37 23 9 0 1 33 30 1417
2019 Executive 6 19 46 24 6 0 0 30 24 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 0 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 22 45 15 6 1 2 22 32 94
2019 Other occupational category 8 22 36 24 9 1 0 33 30 1479
2018 Executive 0 28 42 19 9 2 0 29 29 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 19 34 32 11 4 0 44 20 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 6 21 38 25 10 0 1 35 27 165
2018 Administrative Support 0 25 44 31 0 0 0 31 25 16
2018 Other occupational category 7 24 36 21 10 0 1 32 31 1135

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 Other occupational category 10 20 36 21 11 0 1 33 31 1090
2020 Executive 6 19 38 23 14 0 0 38 25 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 7 26 38 18 8 2 2 27 34 61
2020 Other occupational category 10 18 32 26 12 1 1 39 29 1414
2019 Executive 9 16 34 30 11 0 0 41 24 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 8 25 25 8 0 0 33 42 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 29 24 23 8 1 2 31 44 93
2019 Other occupational category 10 22 32 20 13 1 1 34 33 1480
2018 Executive 5 31 27 23 13 2 0 37 37 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 15 40 11 13 6 0 25 32 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 20 33 24 13 1 1 38 29 162
2018 Administrative Support 13 38 31 19 0 0 0 19 50 16
2018 Other occupational category 12 21 33 21 11 1 1 33 33 1129

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 Other occupational category 3 8 27 34 27 0 1 61 12 1090
2020 Executive 3 21 40 25 10 2 0 35 24 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 7 25 41 18 0 0 59 16 61
2020 Other occupational category 4 8 27 37 23 1 1 61 12 1407
2019 Executive 3 20 42 22 13 0 0 35 23 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 0 8 42 25 25 0 0 50 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 5 6 31 36 17 1 3 56 12 94
2019 Other occupational category 3 10 26 36 24 0 1 61 13 1471
2018 Executive 3 19 58 11 8 2 0 19 22 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 4 6 23 36 23 4 2 64 11 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 1 9 28 35 25 1 1 61 11 163
2018 Administrative Support 0 6 38 44 13 0 0 56 6 16
2018 Other occupational category 3 10 27 35 23 0 1 59 13 1125

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 Other occupational category 14 20 27 18 18 1 2 37 35 1090
2020 Executive 13 38 34 8 6 2 0 14 51 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 13 15 21 34 16 2 0 51 28 62
2020 Other occupational category 12 19 28 23 16 1 1 40 31 1416
2019 Executive 20 29 30 10 10 0 1 20 49 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 17 8 42 17 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 15 32 16 15 0 3 32 35 94
2019 Other occupational category 12 21 28 21 17 1 1 38 33 1478
2018 Executive 19 31 30 9 8 3 0 18 52 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 4 26 28 26 9 4 2 37 33 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 20 33 20 17 1 1 38 28 165
2018 Administrative Support 6 19 25 31 19 0 0 50 25 16
2018 Other occupational category 11 20 28 22 16 1 1 39 33 1131

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 Other occupational category 12 18 26 21 19 2 3 42 31 1090
2020 Executive 2 9 42 30 14 2 2 45 11 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 11 18 31 25 3 0 58 24 61
2020 Other occupational category 6 11 24 30 25 2 2 57 18 1411
2019 Executive 10 19 32 24 15 0 0 38 29 68
2019 Scientific and Professional 27 27 18 27 0 0 0 27 55 11
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 20 31 20 11 1 3 33 35 96
2019 Other occupational category 8 16 26 26 20 2 1 48 25 1472
2018 Executive 6 16 45 23 8 2 0 32 22 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 11 28 26 22 7 0 51 19 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 11 30 27 24 1 2 53 16 164
2018 Administrative Support 6 25 25 38 6 0 0 44 31 16
2018 Other occupational category 6 15 27 28 20 2 1 50 22 1120

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 Other occupational category 11 20 36 19 13 1 1 32 32 1095
2020 Executive 10 25 30 22 13 0 0 35 35 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 15 23 30 12 3 2 44 32 60
2020 Other occupational category 9 17 32 26 14 1 1 40 27 1411
2019 Executive 13 26 26 24 11 0 0 36 39 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 8 8 42 17 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 25 32 18 13 0 1 31 37 95
2019 Other occupational category 10 18 35 22 13 1 1 36 28 1478
2018 Executive 6 31 34 17 8 3 0 26 39 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 6 23 36 15 11 4 4 28 33 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 19 32 23 13 1 2 37 30 164
2018 Administrative Support 0 6 50 31 13 0 0 44 6 16
2018 Other occupational category 10 20 36 23 10 1 1 34 30 1134

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 Other occupational category 5 10 31 32 22 0 1 55 14 1095
2020 Executive 3 5 39 27 27 0 0 53 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 11 32 27 21 0 0 48 19 62
2020 Other occupational category 6 14 33 31 15 0 1 47 20 1414
2019 Executive 10 17 40 21 11 0 0 33 27 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 25 33 17 0 0 0 17 50 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 18 25 35 11 0 1 46 29 95
2019 Other occupational category 10 18 32 25 14 0 1 39 28 1482

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 Other occupational category 20 40 16 15 7 2 0 61 23 1095
2020 Executive 24 38 16 19 2 2 0 63 21 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 37 6 15 10 0 0 69 24 62
2020 Other occupational category 27 39 15 13 5 1 0 67 18 1417
2019 Executive 30 43 9 14 3 0 0 74 17 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 17 25 0 42 0 8 27 45 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 34 22 15 18 1 0 45 33 97
2019 Other occupational category 20 36 18 17 7 1 0 57 24 1473

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 Other occupational category 65 23 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 1090
2020 Executive 58 31 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 62
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 23 10 6 6 0 0 77 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 59 24 7 7 3 1 0 84 10 1415
2019 Executive 72 21 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 67
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 17 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 49 29 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 95
2019 Other occupational category 59 24 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1475
2018 Executive 59 33 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 53 21 4 11 9 2 0 76 20 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 30 9 8 8 0 0 76 16 164
2018 Administrative Support 59 29 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 55 26 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 1130

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 Other occupational category 70 23 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1095
2020 Executive 63 27 3 5 2 0 0 90 6 62
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 62 26 2 5 5 0 0 89 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 67 24 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 1405
2019 Executive 66 24 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 68
2019 Scientific and Professional 83 0 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 40 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 95
2019 Other occupational category 63 28 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 1475
2018 Executive 64 33 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 45
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 162
2018 Administrative Support 75 19 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 Other occupational category 58 30 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 1132

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 Other occupational category 65 27 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 1090
2020 Executive 67 18 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 60
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 39 5 3 3 0 0 89 7 61
2020 Other occupational category 59 31 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 1405
2019 Executive 71 26 0 1 1 0 0 97 3 68
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 8 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 29 16 5 1 2 0 78 6 96
2019 Other occupational category 59 30 6 3 1 1 0 90 5 1476
2018 Executive 64 27 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 47 36 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 39 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 165
2018 Administrative Support 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1131

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 Other occupational category 56 34 5 2 2 1 0 90 4 1095
2020 Executive 62 22 8 6 0 2 0 85 6 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 61 21 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 54 33 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 1406
2019 Executive 64 29 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 8 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 34 9 6 2 2 0 82 9 95
2019 Other occupational category 55 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1475
2018 Executive 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 28 9 7 0 2 0 84 7 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 10 2 2 0 1 85 5 164
2018 Administrative Support 65 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 59 29 7 2 1 1 0 89 4 1132

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 Other occupational category 49 35 7 3 2 4 0 88 5 1095
2020 Executive 53 36 6 3 0 2 0 90 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 19 8 8 3 3 0 80 12 62
2020 Other occupational category 56 28 8 3 1 3 1 87 4 1412
2019 Executive 66 31 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 8 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 27 9 5 1 3 1 84 7 96
2019 Other occupational category 65 24 6 2 1 2 0 91 3 1475
2018 Executive 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 26 13 2 0 2 0 84 2 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 27 10 1 1 1 1 88 2 165
2018 Administrative Support 65 18 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 61 24 8 2 1 3 0 88 3 1129

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 Other occupational category 66 27 4 2 2 0 0 93 4 1095
2020 Executive 69 20 6 3 0 2 0 90 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 62 25 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 61
2020 Other occupational category 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1417
2019 Executive 74 21 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 9 9 1 0 0 80 10 97
2019 Other occupational category 65 25 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 1477
2018 Executive 77 17 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 56 29 11 2 0 2 0 86 2 45
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 164
2018 Administrative Support 71 12 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 65 25 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 1128

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 Other occupational category 57 23 6 3 2 5 4 87 6 1095

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 Other occupational category 56 23 7 4 2 5 4 87 6 1095

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 Other occupational category 42 29 15 2 1 10 1 79 4 1095
2020 Executive 38 41 9 6 2 5 0 82 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 21 13 3 5 5 0 78 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 45 26 13 5 1 9 1 79 6 1418

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 Other occupational category 54 30 5 3 3 4 2 89 6 1095
2020 Executive 81 14 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 27 3 5 10 2 0 82 15 62
2020 Other occupational category 58 24 6 4 2 3 2 87 6 1415

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 Other occupational category 15 15 17 3 4 43 3 55 13 1095

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 0 13 15 38 34 0 0 80 15

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 41 28 11 5 4 6 5 78 10 1090
2020 Executive 33 43 13 6 3 2 0 77 10 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 27 18 6 6 2 0 69 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 38 30 13 6 3 6 4 74 11 1416
2019 Executive 54 28 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 68
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 8 17 17 8 25 8 38 38 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 32 19 7 1 4 2 71 9 96
2019 Other occupational category 39 29 12 8 4 4 4 74 13 1481
2018 Executive 36 48 3 8 3 0 2 86 11 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 28 6 9 9 11 6 72 21 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 31 13 9 7 2 3 70 16 164
2018 Administrative Support 29 47 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 32 33 14 8 4 6 3 71 13 1131

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 Other occupational category 51 31 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 1095
2020 Executive 77 16 5 0 2 2 0 94 2 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 29 18 2 2 0 2 79 3 62
2020 Other occupational category 54 32 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 1418
2019 Executive 79 19 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 17 8 0 8 0 73 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 97
2019 Other occupational category 57 28 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 1477
2018 Executive 87 11 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 33 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 36 17 2 1 2 0 79 4 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 29 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 53 33 7 3 2 1 0 87 6 1131

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 Other occupational category 56 32 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 1090
2020 Executive 80 11 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 27 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 62
2020 Other occupational category 55 31 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 1415
2019 Executive 71 27 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 37 16 4 2 0 0 77 6 97
2019 Other occupational category 55 29 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1479
2018 Executive 75 22 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 38 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 36 16 3 2 0 0 79 5 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 29 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 50 32 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 1127

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 Other occupational category 33 27 14 9 7 8 2 67 18 1095
2020 Executive 44 25 10 8 2 6 5 79 11 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 35 23 12 12 10 7 2 64 24 60
2020 Other occupational category 33 25 15 10 6 9 2 66 18 1413
2019 Executive 46 17 13 16 3 0 6 67 20 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 17 8 8 8 8 17 67 22 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 29 20 9 9 9 1 57 21 97
2019 Other occupational category 31 23 15 12 9 8 2 60 24 1481
2018 Executive 45 27 13 8 3 2 3 75 11 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 32 9 15 9 15 4 61 29 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 21 25 13 8 9 2 47 25 165
2018 Administrative Support 47 18 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2018 Other occupational category 26 27 16 13 9 8 1 58 25 1131

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 Other occupational category 47 40 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 1095
2020 Executive 48 39 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 44 2 16 0 0 0 82 16 62
2020 Other occupational category 34 48 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 1416

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 Other occupational category 50 32 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 1090
2020 Executive 36 44 5 14 2 0 0 80 16 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 40 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 62
2020 Other occupational category 39 38 8 12 2 0 0 77 14 1412
2019 Executive 43 41 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 33 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 33 9 17 5 0 0 69 22 96
2019 Other occupational category 44 33 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 1477

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 Other occupational category 62 28 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 1095
2020 Executive 69 20 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 34 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 62
2020 Other occupational category 55 30 7 6 2 0 0 85 7 1399
2019 Executive 75 17 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 35 9 3 5 0 0 82 8 96
2019 Other occupational category 61 27 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 1465

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 Other occupational category 75 15 2 3 1 1 2 93 4 1095
2020 Executive 83 6 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 66 16 6 3 5 2 2 85 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 74 14 5 3 1 1 2 91 4 1413

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 Other occupational category 82 6 2 2 3 1 4 93 5 1095
2019 Executive 85 8 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 71
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 17 8 17 0 0 8 73 18 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 69 17 2 6 5 0 1 86 12 96
2019 Other occupational category 80 7 4 2 3 0 4 90 5 1475

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 Other occupational category 34 33 18 5 2 7 1 73 7 1095
2020 Executive 24 30 29 16 0 2 0 55 16 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 31 8 10 3 3 0 78 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 38 28 15 6 3 9 2 74 10 1415
2019 Executive 30 31 29 7 3 0 0 61 10 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 25 8 25 0 8 0 64 27 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 30 14 11 4 9 0 68 17 96
2019 Other occupational category 35 26 17 7 3 10 2 69 12 1484

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 Other occupational category 7 93 1095
2020 Executive 9 91 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 62
2020 Other occupational category 6 94 1416
2019 Executive 10 90 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 97
2019 Other occupational category 8 92 1480
2018 Executive 8 92 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 85 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 164
2018 Administrative Support 29 71 17
2018 Other occupational category 7 93 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 45 55 75
2020 Other occupational category 46 54 84
2019 Other occupational category 49 51 126
2018 Other occupational category 50 50 82

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 53 47 75
2020 Other occupational category 57 43 84
2019 Other occupational category 57 43 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 63 16
2018 Other occupational category 56 44 82

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 7 93 75
2020 Other occupational category 7 93 84
2019 Other occupational category 5 95 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 82

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 Other occupational category 0 100 75
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 84
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 82

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 Other occupational category 2 98 75
2019 Other occupational category 5 95 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

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 Other occupational category 4 96 75
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 84
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 14 86 75
2019 Other occupational category 6 94 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 22 78 80
2020 Other occupational category 37 63 84
2019 Other occupational category 31 69 126
2018 Other occupational category 44 56 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 24 76 80
2020 Other occupational category 38 62 84
2019 Other occupational category 34 66 126
2018 Other occupational category 32 68 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 41 59 80
2020 Other occupational category 45 55 84
2019 Other occupational category 51 49 126
2018 Other occupational category 48 52 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 30 70 80
2020 Other occupational category 32 68 84
2019 Other occupational category 45 55 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 63 16
2018 Other occupational category 37 63 83

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 Other occupational category 25 75 80
2020 Other occupational category 37 63 84
2019 Other occupational category 33 67 126
2018 Other occupational category 41 59 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 47 53 80
2020 Other occupational category 50 50 84
2019 Other occupational category 49 51 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 16
2018 Other occupational category 52 48 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 23 77 80
2020 Other occupational category 38 62 84
2019 Other occupational category 35 65 126
2018 Other occupational category 34 66 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 1 99 80
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 84
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 8 92 80
2020 Other occupational category 10 90 84
2019 Other occupational category 10 90 126
2018 Other occupational category 12 88 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 6 94 80
2020 Other occupational category 14 86 84
2019 Other occupational category 8 92 126
2018 Other occupational category 9 91 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 45 55 80
2020 Other occupational category 49 51 84
2019 Other occupational category 47 53 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 16
2018 Other occupational category 48 52 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 6 94 80
2020 Other occupational category 17 83 84
2019 Other occupational category 21 79 126
2018 Other occupational category 19 81 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 27 73 80
2020 Other occupational category 11 89 84
2019 Other occupational category 11 89 126
2018 Other occupational category 16 84 83

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 Other occupational category 56 44 80
2020 Other occupational category 57 43 84
2019 Other occupational category 60 40 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 63 38 16
2018 Other occupational category 57 43 83

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 Other occupational category 26 74 80
2020 Other occupational category 26 74 84
2019 Other occupational category 30 70 126
2018 Other occupational category 29 71 83

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 Other occupational category 13 87 80
2020 Other occupational category 13 87 84
2019 Other occupational category 12 88 126
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 83

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 Other occupational category 11 89 80
2020 Other occupational category 13 87 84
2019 Other occupational category 15 85 126
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 83

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 Other occupational category 8 92 80
2020 Other occupational category 10 90 84
2019 Other occupational category 9 91 126
2018 Other occupational category 6 94 83

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 Other occupational category 12 88 80
2020 Other occupational category 6 94 84
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 8 92 83

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 Other occupational category 5 95 80
2020 Other occupational category 15 85 84
2019 Other occupational category 15 85 126
2018 Other occupational category 12 88 83

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 17 83 80
2020 Other occupational category 14 86 84
2019 Other occupational category 9 91 126
2018 Other occupational category 13 87 83

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 Other occupational category 29 71 80
2020 Other occupational category 19 81 84
2019 Other occupational category 26 74 126
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 16
2018 Other occupational category 23 77 83

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 Other occupational category 11 89 70
2020 Other occupational category 9 91 79
2018 Other occupational category 9 91 76

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 Other occupational category 37 63 70
2020 Other occupational category 23 77 79
2018 Other occupational category 17 83 76

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 Other occupational category 8 92 70
2020 Other occupational category 8 92 79
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 76

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 Other occupational category 3 97 70
2020 Other occupational category 8 92 79
2018 Other occupational category 7 93 76

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 Other occupational category 16 84 70
2020 Other occupational category 9 91 79
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 14 86 76

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 Other occupational category 16 84 70
2020 Other occupational category 6 94 79
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 76

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 Other occupational category 14 86 70
2020 Other occupational category 23 77 79
2018 Other occupational category 23 77 76

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 Other occupational category 9 91 70
2020 Other occupational category 13 87 79
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 7 93 76

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 Other occupational category 15 85 70
2020 Other occupational category 18 82 79
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Other occupational category 12 88 76

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 Other occupational category 22 78 70
2020 Other occupational category 32 68 79
2018 Other occupational category 27 73 76

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 Other occupational category 3 97 70
2020 Other occupational category 11 89 79
2018 Other occupational category 8 92 76

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 Other occupational category 34 66 70
2020 Other occupational category 53 47 79
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 63 16
2018 Other occupational category 46 54 76

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 Other occupational category 0 100 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

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 Other occupational category 44 56 70
2020 Other occupational category 65 35 79
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 69 31 16
2018 Other occupational category 57 43 76

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 Other occupational category 0 100 70

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 Other occupational category 17 83 70
2020 Other occupational category 10 90 79
2018 Other occupational category 8 92 76

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 Other occupational category 16 17 10 7 5 36 9 61 20 1095
2020 Executive 33 28 13 11 2 13 2 71 15 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 16 13 6 8 23 11 59 22 62
2020 Other occupational category 23 14 13 6 3 32 8 63 15 1417
2019 Executive 31 36 6 11 4 10 1 76 18 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 0 17 8 0 8 33 33 50 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 24 14 20 7 4 22 9 55 16 97
2019 Other occupational category 24 15 15 7 5 27 8 59 18 1483
2018 Executive 34 33 8 8 5 11 2 77 14 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 15 17 9 4 34 0 55 19 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 16 23 7 5 19 6 53 16 166
2018 Administrative Support 18 35 12 6 6 24 0 69 15 17
2018 Other occupational category 20 18 18 6 5 27 6 57 16 1133

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 Other occupational category 41 33 9 5 2 9 1 82 8 1095
2020 Executive 53 27 13 3 2 3 0 82 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 37 18 3 3 8 0 74 7 62
2020 Other occupational category 43 29 12 4 3 9 1 80 8 1417
2019 Executive 57 29 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 42 8 0 8 8 0 82 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 34 12 3 2 6 0 81 5 97
2019 Other occupational category 45 27 13 4 3 6 1 78 8 1478
2018 Executive 52 38 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 37 7 9 2 11 0 80 12 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 27 23 4 3 5 1 68 8 166
2018 Administrative Support 41 35 12 0 6 6 0 81 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 40 29 15 6 2 6 1 75 9 1132

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 Other occupational category 6 94 1095
2020 Executive 9 91 64
2020 Other occupational category 5 95 1415
2019 Other occupational category 4 96 1481
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 164
2018 Other occupational category 5 95 1136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 37 63 60
2020 Other occupational category 38 62 65
2019 Other occupational category 42 58 67
2018 Other occupational category 33 67 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 75 25 60
2020 Other occupational category 83 17 65
2019 Other occupational category 73 27 67
2018 Other occupational category 80 20 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 60
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 67

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 Other occupational category 0 100 60
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 65
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 67
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 60

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 Other occupational category 5 95 60

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 Other occupational category 5 95 60
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 65
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 13 87 60
2020 Other occupational category 8 92 65
2019 Other occupational category 14 86 67

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 25 75 60
2020 Other occupational category 22 78 65
2019 Other occupational category 11 89 67
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 15 85 60
2020 Other occupational category 25 75 65
2019 Other occupational category 14 86 67
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 18 82 60
2020 Other occupational category 12 88 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 5 95 60
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 67

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 30 70 60
2020 Other occupational category 25 75 65
2019 Other occupational category 30 70 67
2018 Other occupational category 29 71 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 32 68 60
2020 Other occupational category 45 55 65
2019 Other occupational category 43 57 67
2018 Other occupational category 41 59 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 3 97 60

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 Other occupational category 6 94 60
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 60
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 7 93 60
2020 Other occupational category 14 86 65
2019 Other occupational category 9 91 67
2018 Other occupational category 12 88 59

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 Other occupational category 5 95 60
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 10 90 60
2020 Other occupational category 11 89 65
2019 Other occupational category 15 85 67
2018 Other occupational category 16 84 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 60
2020 Other occupational category 0 100 65
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 67
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 59

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 17 83 60
2020 Other occupational category 9 91 65
2019 Other occupational category 18 82 67
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 59

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 Other occupational category 34 66 60
2020 Other occupational category 38 62 65
2019 Other occupational category 34 66 67
2018 Other occupational category 52 48 60

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 Other occupational category 13 87 60
2020 Other occupational category 26 74 65
2019 Other occupational category 15 85 67
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 60

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 Other occupational category 7 93 60
2020 Other occupational category 11 89 65
2019 Other occupational category 9 91 67
2018 Other occupational category 17 83 60

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 Other occupational category 7 93 60
2020 Other occupational category 15 85 65
2019 Other occupational category 10 90 67
2018 Other occupational category 22 78 60

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 Other occupational category 10 90 60
2020 Other occupational category 9 91 65
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 67
2018 Other occupational category 9 91 60

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 Other occupational category 7 93 60

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 Other occupational category 8 92 60
2020 Other occupational category 11 89 65
2018 Other occupational category 15 85 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 12 88 60
2020 Other occupational category 9 91 65
2019 Other occupational category 8 92 67
2018 Other occupational category 15 85 60

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 Other occupational category 54 46 60
2020 Other occupational category 42 58 65
2019 Other occupational category 51 49 67
2018 Other occupational category 28 72 60

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 Other occupational category 7 93 55

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 Other occupational category 22 78 55
2018 Other occupational category 16 84 56

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 Other occupational category 6 94 55

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 Other occupational category 2 98 55

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 Other occupational category 5 95 55

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 Other occupational category 3 97 55
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 56

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 Other occupational category 27 73 55
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 56

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 Other occupational category 8 92 55
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 56

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 Other occupational category 7 93 55

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 Other occupational category 16 84 55
2018 Other occupational category 22 78 56

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 Other occupational category 9 91 55
2018 Other occupational category 12 88 56

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 Other occupational category 38 62 55
2018 Other occupational category 47 53 56

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 Other occupational category 0 100 55

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 Other occupational category 64 36 55
2018 Other occupational category 65 35 56

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 Other occupational category 0 100 55

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 Other occupational category 13 87 55
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 56

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 Other occupational category 19 17 11 3 3 41 6 69 11 1095
2020 Executive 42 22 6 9 0 20 0 80 12 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 13 13 6 5 27 11 61 18 62
2020 Other occupational category 24 15 14 3 2 36 6 68 8 1414
2019 Executive 43 26 6 3 1 20 1 87 5 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 17 8 17 8 8 17 25 43 29 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 14 23 3 3 24 8 57 9 96
2019 Other occupational category 25 13 17 4 2 31 8 63 9 1481
2018 Executive 40 32 6 0 0 19 3 92 0 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 17 23 6 0 30 0 58 9 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 16 24 3 2 29 4 57 8 165
2018 Administrative Support 24 24 24 0 6 24 0 62 8 17
2018 Other occupational category 22 15 19 3 3 32 6 60 9 1129

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 Other occupational category 42 34 10 3 2 9 1 84 5 1090
2020 Executive 60 21 13 3 0 3 0 84 3 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 13 5 5 8 2 75 11 62
2020 Other occupational category 44 29 12 3 2 9 1 82 5 1417
2019 Executive 63 24 9 3 0 1 0 88 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 25 25 0 8 8 0 64 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 31 18 1 2 9 1 77 3 97
2019 Other occupational category 49 25 12 4 2 8 1 81 6 1479
2018 Executive 61 31 5 0 0 2 2 95 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 36 13 4 0 6 0 82 5 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 26 20 5 1 9 1 71 7 166
2018 Administrative Support 41 29 18 0 6 6 0 75 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 43 29 14 3 2 8 1 79 6 1132

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 Other occupational category 12 88 1095
2020 Executive 8 92 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 62
2020 Other occupational category 9 91 1414
2019 Executive 10 90 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 92 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 96
2019 Other occupational category 10 90 1483

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 Other occupational category 56 44 135
2020 Other occupational category 58 42 122

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 83 17 135
2020 Other occupational category 86 14 122
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 82 18 17
2019 Other occupational category 85 15 154

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 Other occupational category 51 33 4 7 4 1 1 86 10 110
2020 Other occupational category 49 36 5 9 1 1 0 86 10 105
2019 Other occupational category 49 36 4 10 1 0 1 85 11 128

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 Other occupational category 63 26 4 2 1 2 2 93 3 1090
2020 Executive 75 17 2 3 0 0 3 95 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 24 10 2 3 0 3 85 5 62
2020 Other occupational category 62 23 6 3 1 2 2 90 4 1418

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 Other occupational category 13 34 25 22 6 655

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 Other occupational category 87 13 1015

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 Other occupational category 52 48 1010

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 Other occupational category 59 41 1010

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 Other occupational category 63 37 1010

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 Other occupational category 45 55 1010

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 Other occupational category 49 51 1010

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 Other occupational category 27 73 1010

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 Other occupational category 33 67 1010

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 Other occupational category 22 78 1010

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 Other occupational category 72 28 1010

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 Other occupational category 20 80 1010

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 Other occupational category 8 92 1010

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 Other occupational category 7 93 1010

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 Other occupational category 73 12 4 1 1 0 8 92 3 1015

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 Other occupational category 10 21 13 14 30 3 10 50 35 1015

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 Other occupational category 13 26 16 12 26 4 3 41 42 1015
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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 Other occupational category 71 21 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 1095
2020 Executive 70 16 6 3 3 0 2 87 6 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 66 18 5 5 6 0 0 84 11 62
2020 Other occupational category 64 23 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1410

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 Other occupational category 2 3 8 5 54 5 22 81 7 1090

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 Other occupational category 39 41 9 6 3 2 0 82 9 1095
2020 Executive 58 38 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 29 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 62
2020 Other occupational category 51 34 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 1413
2019 Executive 59 34 4 1 0 0 1 94 1 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 17 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 38 16 6 0 3 0 77 6 96
2019 Other occupational category 41 38 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 1481
2018 Executive 69 22 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 38 17 4 0 6 0 77 5 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 42 17 3 2 2 0 77 6 166
2018 Administrative Support 53 35 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 42 39 10 4 1 3 0 84 5 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 15 34 33 15 3 1095

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 Other occupational category 69 20 5 2 1 2 0 92 3 1090
2020 Executive 66 19 8 2 3 2 2 87 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 64 20 7 5 5 0 0 84 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 63 21 8 2 2 3 0 87 4 1413

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 Other occupational category 57 24 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 1095
2020 Executive 56 20 3 13 6 2 0 78 19 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 2 8 10 0 0 81 18 62
2020 Other occupational category 51 27 9 9 5 1 0 78 13 1412

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 Other occupational category 38 42 8 7 3 1 0 81 10 1095
2020 Executive 42 33 19 5 0 2 0 76 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 45 32 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1416
2019 Executive 40 44 7 7 1 0 0 84 9 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 58 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 97
2019 Other occupational category 39 36 13 8 3 1 0 77 11 1479
2018 Executive 41 41 13 5 2 0 0 81 6 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 32 15 17 0 6 0 66 18 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 40 16 7 4 2 0 73 10 166
2018 Administrative Support 65 18 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 38 37 14 7 2 2 0 76 10 1135

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 Other occupational category 25 50 10 12 2 1 0 76 14 290
2020 Executive 44 51 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 61
2020 Other occupational category 32 49 7 9 2 0 1 82 11 340
2019 Executive 35 52 4 7 0 0 1 88 7 69
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 47 20 7 0 0 7 71 7 15
2019 Other occupational category 33 43 10 7 3 3 2 79 10 342

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 Other occupational category 37 32 15 7 9 0 1 69 16 1090
2020 Executive 45 36 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 19 16 10 11 0 2 62 21 62
2020 Other occupational category 44 27 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 1416
2019 Executive 25 42 17 12 4 0 0 67 16 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 17 8 8 42 0 0 42 50 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 36 18 21 11 14 0 0 54 25 96
2019 Other occupational category 30 28 19 10 11 0 1 59 22 1481
2018 Executive 53 23 19 3 2 0 0 77 5 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 15 15 9 11 0 0 65 20 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 30 19 6 3 0 1 72 9 166
2018 Administrative Support 29 41 12 6 0 0 12 80 7 17
2018 Other occupational category 36 31 16 8 7 0 1 68 15 1132

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 Other occupational category 23 33 23 11 9 0 1 56 20 1090
2020 Executive 9 19 16 34 20 2 0 29 56 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 21 24 5 15 0 2 56 20 62
2020 Other occupational category 28 29 23 12 7 0 0 58 19 1414
2019 Executive 16 30 21 16 17 0 0 46 33 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 42 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 45 23 8 1 0 0 68 9 96
2019 Other occupational category 28 33 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 1478
2018 Executive 3 31 31 19 16 0 0 34 34 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 34 28 11 2 0 0 60 13 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 29 25 12 5 0 1 58 17 166
2018 Administrative Support 24 35 35 0 0 0 6 63 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 23 33 26 11 6 0 0 57 17 1132

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 Other occupational category 39 34 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 1090
2020 Executive 14 31 28 20 5 2 0 46 25 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 38 11 7 3 0 2 78 10 61
2020 Other occupational category 44 29 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 1410
2019 Executive 26 30 25 16 3 0 0 57 19 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 17 1 1 1 1 80 2 94
2019 Other occupational category 44 30 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 1471
2018 Executive 11 36 36 11 6 0 0 47 17 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 36 17 4 2 0 0 77 6 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 32 20 6 2 1 1 71 9 164
2018 Administrative Support 35 35 18 6 0 0 6 75 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 39 32 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 1126

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 Other occupational category 18 23 23 18 17 0 1 42 35 1090
2020 Executive 5 21 27 30 14 2 2 26 46 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 26 15 13 15 0 2 57 28 62
2020 Other occupational category 26 25 23 14 11 0 1 51 25 1409
2019 Executive 11 17 29 27 16 0 0 29 43 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 25 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 24 20 20 14 0 1 46 34 96
2019 Other occupational category 22 26 23 16 11 0 1 49 27 1473
2018 Executive 3 21 42 24 10 0 0 24 34 62
2018 Scientific and Professional 22 37 28 11 2 0 0 59 13 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 28 25 16 7 1 1 52 23 166
2018 Administrative Support 18 47 24 0 6 0 6 69 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 21 27 26 15 9 0 0 49 25 1126

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 Other occupational category 58 21 9 4 3 0 4 83 7 1090
2020 Executive 22 17 33 20 6 2 0 40 27 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 33 8 5 0 2 5 86 5 60
2020 Other occupational category 58 22 10 5 3 0 2 82 8 1408
2019 Executive 28 29 23 10 10 0 0 57 20 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 33 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 21 8 5 1 0 0 85 6 95
2019 Other occupational category 62 22 8 3 1 0 3 87 5 1475
2018 Executive 14 38 30 11 8 0 0 52 19 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 68 23 6 0 2 0 0 91 2 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 27 7 4 2 1 3 87 6 165
2018 Administrative Support 71 24 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 61 22 10 3 1 0 3 85 5 1130

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 Other occupational category 40 29 16 7 7 0 1 70 14 1090
2020 Executive 17 25 19 28 9 2 0 43 38 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 25 21 15 7 0 2 57 22 61
2020 Other occupational category 38 27 19 9 7 0 0 66 16 1415
2019 Executive 29 27 21 16 7 0 0 56 23 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 25 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 49 24 15 7 4 1 0 74 12 96
2019 Other occupational category 46 30 13 7 3 0 0 76 10 1476
2018 Executive 13 33 27 20 8 0 0 45 28 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 38 34 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 27 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 165
2018 Administrative Support 47 41 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 43 30 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 1128

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 Other occupational category 41 33 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 1090
2020 Executive 47 25 17 9 0 2 0 73 10 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 31 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 62
2020 Other occupational category 38 33 17 8 4 0 0 72 12 1413
2019 Executive 47 30 17 4 1 0 0 77 6 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 42 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 36 16 10 6 1 0 67 17 97
2019 Other occupational category 38 34 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 1480
2018 Executive 38 38 19 3 2 0 0 76 5 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 40 26 9 2 0 0 64 11 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 36 21 7 5 0 0 67 12 165
2018 Administrative Support 53 29 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2018 Other occupational category 33 36 20 8 2 1 1 69 11 1135

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 Other occupational category 24 37 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 1090
2020 Executive 30 25 23 17 3 2 0 56 21 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 32 18 6 10 0 2 66 16 62
2020 Other occupational category 31 33 20 11 4 0 0 65 15 1415
2019 Executive 21 44 23 9 3 0 0 66 11 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 41 18 10 5 1 0 67 16 97
2019 Other occupational category 27 36 22 10 4 0 0 63 14 1480
2018 Executive 21 41 25 10 3 0 0 62 13 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 27 47 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 45
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 36 21 8 5 1 0 66 13 165
2018 Administrative Support 24 53 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2018 Other occupational category 25 36 22 12 5 0 0 61 17 1134

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 Other occupational category 32 33 17 10 7 0 1 66 17 1090
2020 Executive 51 24 14 8 2 2 0 76 10 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 25 20 10 8 0 0 62 18 61
2020 Other occupational category 34 31 18 10 5 0 0 66 16 1416
2019 Executive 48 28 17 1 6 0 0 75 7 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 0 50 8 25 17 0 0 50 42 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 37 21 12 5 0 0 62 18 97
2019 Other occupational category 32 32 20 10 5 0 0 64 16 1480
2018 Executive 30 40 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 34 40 9 0 0 0 51 9 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 33 22 12 2 1 0 64 14 165
2018 Administrative Support 35 29 18 6 12 0 0 65 18 17
2018 Other occupational category 29 33 20 11 5 0 0 63 17 1133

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 Other occupational category 51 26 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 1085
2020 Executive 60 19 16 3 0 2 0 80 3 62
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 26 15 11 2 0 0 73 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 51 26 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 1410
2019 Executive 64 21 11 1 1 0 0 86 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 17 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 31 16 5 6 1 0 73 12 96
2019 Other occupational category 50 26 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 1478

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 Other occupational category 53 28 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 1090
2020 Executive 22 25 33 14 5 2 0 48 19 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 26 34 21 13 5 0 2 61 18 62
2020 Other occupational category 28 33 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 1417

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 Other occupational category 39 31 19 6 4 0 1 70 11 1090
2020 Executive 22 27 28 11 11 2 0 49 22 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 22 23 8 3 0 2 64 12 60
2020 Other occupational category 36 34 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 1417
2019 Executive 34 33 19 9 6 0 0 67 14 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 27 21 5 3 0 0 70 9 94
2019 Other occupational category 39 34 17 8 2 0 1 73 10 1474
2018 Executive 24 37 14 22 3 0 0 60 25 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 53 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 41 23 7 4 0 0 66 11 166
2018 Administrative Support 12 47 29 0 0 0 12 67 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 33 33 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 1123

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 Other occupational category 57 24 9 4 4 0 2 83 7 1090
2020 Executive 58 25 8 8 0 2 0 84 8 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 13 26 8 5 0 2 61 13 62
2020 Other occupational category 50 28 14 5 3 0 1 78 9 1404
2019 Executive 61 20 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 17 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 95
2019 Other occupational category 59 20 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 1472
2018 Executive 68 19 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 17 15 7 11 0 0 67 17 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 22 10 7 7 1 1 76 14 165
2018 Administrative Support 71 12 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 55 20 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 1127

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 Other occupational category 50 32 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 1090
2020 Executive 56 17 25 0 0 2 0 75 0 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 29 34 15 15 5 2 2 65 20 62
2020 Other occupational category 35 35 18 8 4 0 0 70 13 1402

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 Other occupational category 80 8 3 0 1 0 7 95 2 1090
2020 Executive 86 5 3 2 0 2 3 95 2 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 69 13 8 3 3 0 3 85 7 62
2020 Other occupational category 77 12 4 1 1 0 4 94 3 1407
2019 Executive 94 1 3 0 0 0 1 97 0 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 75 0 0 0 8 0 17 90 10 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 72 16 7 1 0 0 4 91 1 96
2019 Other occupational category 80 8 3 1 1 0 6 94 3 1472
2018 Executive 85 8 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 62
2018 Scientific and Professional 72 15 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 74 11 8 1 2 1 3 88 4 163
2018 Administrative Support 71 18 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 77 10 5 3 1 0 3 91 4 1132

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 Other occupational category 80 8 4 1 2 1 4 93 4 1085
2020 Executive 83 6 5 2 3 2 0 90 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 76 11 2 5 3 0 3 90 8 62
2020 Other occupational category 84 7 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 1409
2019 Executive 87 6 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 76 15 3 2 1 2 1 94 3 96
2019 Other occupational category 79 10 6 2 1 0 2 91 4 1479
2018 Executive 89 8 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 83 9 2 4 2 0 0 91 6 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 71 15 7 3 1 1 2 88 4 166
2018 Administrative Support 65 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 78 11 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1128

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 Other occupational category 72 18 4 2 2 0 2 93 3 1090
2020 Executive 69 16 9 3 0 2 2 87 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 73 13 6 2 3 0 3 88 5 62
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 5 1 1 0 1 92 2 1407
2019 Executive 64 27 7 1 0 0 0 91 1 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 60 29 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 96
2019 Other occupational category 66 24 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 1480
2018 Executive 53 33 11 2 2 0 0 86 3 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 30 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 10 2 2 1 1 86 4 165
2018 Administrative Support 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 Other occupational category 64 25 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 1135

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 Other occupational category 74 14 4 3 3 0 2 90 6 1090
2020 Executive 65 14 10 6 2 2 2 82 8 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 65 16 10 2 5 0 3 83 7 62
2020 Other occupational category 73 14 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 1409
2019 Executive 72 14 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 25 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 59 23 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 97
2019 Other occupational category 66 17 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 1473
2018 Executive 59 25 9 2 5 0 0 84 6 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 47 28 11 9 4 0 2 76 13 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 8 2 6 1 1 83 9 165
2018 Administrative Support 71 12 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 63 20 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 1136

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 Other occupational category 67 10 3 1 1 0 18 94 2 1090
2020 Executive 49 33 10 5 0 2 2 85 5 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 72 11 2 0 2 0 13 96 2 61
2020 Other occupational category 69 9 3 1 1 0 17 94 2 1413
2019 Executive 55 30 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 0 8 0 0 0 33 88 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 60 16 1 0 0 0 23 99 0 94
2019 Other occupational category 65 10 4 1 0 0 20 94 1 1464
2018 Executive 49 29 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 64 9 0 0 0 0 28 100 0 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 8 5 1 0 0 27 92 1 165
2018 Administrative Support 71 24 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 59 12 4 1 0 0 24 93 2 1120

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 Other occupational category 80 10 3 1 1 0 4 94 2 1085
2020 Executive 67 17 8 6 0 2 0 85 6 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 76 11 6 3 0 0 3 90 3 62
2020 Other occupational category 80 12 3 1 0 0 4 95 1 1413
2019 Executive 76 21 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 68
2019 Scientific and Professional 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 73 18 2 3 0 0 3 94 3 93
2019 Other occupational category 78 11 4 1 0 0 5 94 2 1477
2018 Executive 77 14 8 0 0 0 2 92 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 74 15 4 0 0 0 6 95 0 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 71 17 4 1 0 0 7 95 1 164
2018 Administrative Support 71 18 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 78 13 3 0 0 0 5 96 1 1133

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 Other occupational category 87 6 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 1090
2020 Executive 89 8 2 0 0 2 0 98 0 63
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 85 10 0 0 2 0 3 98 2 62
2020 Other occupational category 85 10 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1415
2019 Executive 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 83 7 3 3 1 0 2 93 4 96
2019 Other occupational category 86 7 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1476
2018 Executive 91 8 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 96 0 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 83 9 2 1 1 0 4 96 3 165
2018 Administrative Support 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 85 7 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 1137

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 Other occupational category 61 23 8 3 2 0 2 86 6 1095
2020 Executive 64 22 8 5 0 2 0 87 5 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 19 11 10 5 0 2 74 15 62
2020 Other occupational category 57 24 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 1414
2019 Executive 75 17 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 69
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 25 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 95
2019 Other occupational category 64 25 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 1481
2018 Executive 65 17 13 3 0 0 2 84 3 63
2018 Scientific and Professional 66 17 13 0 2 0 2 85 2 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 13 4 1 1 1 83 4 165
2018 Administrative Support 82 0 12 0 0 0 6 88 0 17
2018 Other occupational category 60 27 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 1135

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 Other occupational category 13 41 34 10 3 0 0 54 13 1095
2020 Executive 13 22 36 19 9 0 2 35 29 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 18 32 26 19 5 0 0 50 24 62
2020 Other occupational category 19 35 32 11 3 0 0 54 14 1415
2019 Executive 9 31 46 11 3 0 0 40 14 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 25 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 39 33 6 2 0 0 59 8 97
2019 Other occupational category 23 38 29 8 1 0 0 61 9 1483
2018 Executive 8 31 42 16 3 0 0 39 19 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 36 34 9 0 0 0 57 9 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 43 24 11 2 0 0 62 14 166
2018 Administrative Support 24 41 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17
2018 Other occupational category 23 38 29 7 2 0 0 61 10 1133

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 Other occupational category 7 17 38 25 14 0 0 38 24 1090
2020 Executive 19 31 23 22 3 2 0 25 51 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 18 37 18 15 0 2 33 30 62
2020 Other occupational category 8 17 35 26 13 0 0 39 26 1414
2019 Executive 10 21 36 23 10 0 0 33 31 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 17 25 33 17 0 0 50 25 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 13 43 23 16 0 0 39 19 96
2019 Other occupational category 5 15 35 27 16 0 0 44 21 1479
2018 Executive 14 23 39 11 13 0 0 23 38 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 4 13 34 28 21 0 0 49 17 47
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 4 13 39 29 15 0 0 44 17 164
2018 Administrative Support 0 18 41 29 12 0 0 41 18 17
2018 Other occupational category 5 14 37 29 15 0 0 44 19 1131
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Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 18 58 22 2 1095
2020 Executive 48 34 14 3 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 45 23 0 62
2020 Other occupational category 31 47 21 1 1419

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 Other occupational category 56 44 200
2020 Executive 32 68 31
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 55 20
2020 Other occupational category 42 58 435

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 Other occupational category 55 13 6 3 4 2 16 83 9 1090
2020 Executive 55 17 11 5 8 2 3 75 13 64
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 8 8 10 8 0 8 72 19 62
2020 Other occupational category 57 16 8 4 4 2 10 83 9 1416
2019 Executive 61 14 10 4 6 0 4 79 10 70
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 0 17 17 25 0 17 30 50 12
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 13 9 10 13 1 5 65 25 97
2019 Other occupational category 52 17 9 6 7 1 8 76 14 1475
2018 Executive 69 14 8 0 5 0 5 87 5 64
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 15 9 4 0 2 13 85 5 46
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 15 8 7 2 1 9 81 11 166
2018 Administrative Support 59 18 0 6 6 0 12 87 13 17
2018 Other occupational category 59 14 8 5 4 1 9 81 11 1135

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 Other occupational category 17 30 9 18 19 4 4 51 40 200
2020 Executive 26 29 10 16 19 0 0 55 35 31
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 30 25 10 10 25 0 0 55 35 20
2020 Other occupational category 18 26 12 22 19 0 3 45 42 434

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 Other occupational category 9 14 8 7 16 7 39 42 44 200
2020 Executive 13 16 3 6 13 3 45 56 38 31
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 10 15 5 25 0 20 44 38 20
2020 Other occupational category 12 14 11 17 17 2 28 37 48 435
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