2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 93. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

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 Working on-site 59 30 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 500
2022 Working remotely 50 23 15 6 6 0 0 74 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 36 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 850
2020 Working remotely 50 30 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 35 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 895

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 Working on-site 47 33 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 500
2022 Working remotely 42 32 11 12 3 0 1 74 14 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 850
2020 Working remotely 46 34 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 36 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 894

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 Working on-site 71 23 5 1 1 0 0 94 2 500
2022 Working remotely 53 30 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 27 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 850
2020 Working remotely 59 29 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 893

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 Working on-site 62 28 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 500
2022 Working remotely 49 33 8 8 1 0 1 83 9 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 855
2020 Working remotely 51 34 10 3 1 0 0 85 4 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 30 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 894

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 Working on-site 64 25 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 500
2022 Working remotely 58 25 5 7 3 2 0 85 10 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 26 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 855
2020 Working remotely 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 22 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 891

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 Working on-site 58 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 500
2022 Working remotely 57 24 7 9 3 0 1 82 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 31 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 850
2020 Working remotely 62 27 6 2 2 0 0 89 4 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 27 5 6 2 0 0 87 7 886

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 Working on-site 60 21 9 6 2 2 0 83 8 500
2022 Working remotely 52 24 8 11 3 2 0 78 14 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 21 10 8 4 3 0 78 12 855
2020 Working remotely 61 20 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 20 9 6 2 2 0 83 8 895
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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 Working on-site 70 22 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 500
2022 Working remotely 67 25 4 1 0 1 1 95 1 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 19 5 2 1 0 1 91 4 855
2020 Working remotely 68 21 5 2 1 1 2 91 3 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 22 8 3 1 0 1 87 5 894

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 Working on-site 62 23 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 500
2022 Working remotely 65 16 7 7 4 0 2 82 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 25 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 855
2020 Working remotely 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 26 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 894

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 Working on-site 62 23 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 500
2022 Working remotely 65 21 6 5 3 0 1 87 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 21 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 850
2020 Working remotely 71 19 4 3 2 0 0 91 6 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 21 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 896

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 Working on-site 41 31 11 6 3 8 0 79 9 500
2022 Working remotely 49 27 12 5 2 6 0 80 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 27 11 5 4 9 0 79 10 855
2020 Working remotely 45 28 11 5 2 8 0 80 7 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 27 9 6 4 7 0 79 10 895

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 Working on-site 35 33 14 9 5 3 0 70 15 500
2022 Working remotely 40 32 12 8 5 4 1 75 13 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 32 14 10 5 3 0 69 16 850
2020 Working remotely 44 30 13 6 3 2 0 76 10 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 33 12 9 4 2 0 74 14 893

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 Working on-site 23 33 16 16 7 5 0 59 24 500
2022 Working remotely 26 34 15 12 5 7 1 65 19 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 32 17 15 7 6 0 59 23 850
2020 Working remotely 30 32 16 10 6 6 0 66 17 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 32 15 15 6 3 0 63 22 893

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 Working on-site 23 32 18 18 8 2 0 56 26 500
2022 Working remotely 27 32 16 11 10 4 1 61 22 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 33 13 15 11 3 0 60 27 855
2020 Working remotely 28 36 16 12 7 2 0 65 19 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 34 12 16 9 2 0 62 26 896
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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 Working on-site 42 33 11 8 6 0 0 75 15 500
2022 Working remotely 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 855
2020 Working remotely 41 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 37 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 893

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 Working on-site 32 47 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 500
2022 Working remotely 39 37 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 39 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 855
2020 Working remotely 35 44 8 8 5 0 0 80 12 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 42 11 11 4 0 0 74 16 891

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 Working on-site 49 30 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 500
2022 Working remotely 50 25 9 11 4 0 2 77 15 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 26 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 850
2020 Working remotely 53 31 8 5 2 1 0 85 8 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 30 10 7 4 0 1 78 11 894

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 Working on-site 40 37 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 500
2022 Working remotely 42 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 35 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 850
2020 Working remotely 47 35 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 37 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 893

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 Working on-site 66 19 7 4 3 1 1 86 6 500
2022 Working remotely 63 19 6 5 3 1 3 86 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 16 7 3 4 1 0 86 7 850
2020 Working remotely 65 20 7 3 2 2 1 88 5 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 21 8 5 3 2 1 84 9 894

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 Working on-site 37 36 11 12 4 1 0 73 16 500
2022 Working remotely 38 36 11 9 4 1 1 75 13 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 37 10 10 5 1 0 75 15 855
2020 Working remotely 42 37 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 34 12 10 5 1 0 73 15 892

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 Working on-site 56 22 11 4 3 1 4 81 8 500
2022 Working remotely 56 12 11 9 5 2 5 74 15 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 24 8 4 3 1 4 85 7 850
2020 Working remotely 57 24 8 4 3 0 3 84 8 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 23 9 3 3 1 2 85 6 896

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 Working on-site 58 23 8 4 3 1 3 85 7 500
2022 Working remotely 63 17 11 2 1 2 4 85 3 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 19 10 3 2 2 2 85 5 850
2020 Working remotely 66 20 8 2 1 0 3 88 3 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 22 9 3 2 1 1 85 5 895

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 Working on-site 78 6 5 2 1 2 6 92 3 500
2022 Working remotely 82 4 2 0 2 4 6 95 2 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 79 7 3 2 2 4 4 93 4 850
2020 Working remotely 81 6 3 2 2 2 3 92 4 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 83 6 4 1 1 2 2 94 2 892

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 Working on-site 80 6 2 1 0 1 10 97 1 500
2022 Working remotely 74 2 8 3 2 1 10 86 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 81 6 2 1 1 1 9 96 2 850
2020 Working remotely 82 7 3 1 1 1 5 95 2 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 83 7 2 1 0 1 5 96 2 893

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 Working on-site 37 35 7 9 9 1 2 74 18 500
2022 Working remotely 41 25 9 16 6 1 3 68 23 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 31 7 11 9 1 2 72 20 855
2020 Working remotely 39 27 14 9 8 2 2 68 18 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 32 11 10 8 1 1 70 18 893

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 Working on-site 49 37 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 500
2022 Working remotely 46 29 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 33 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 850
2020 Working remotely 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 887

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 Working on-site 60 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 500
2022 Working remotely 55 28 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 850
2020 Working remotely 57 31 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 30 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 891

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 Working on-site 50 32 8 7 3 1 0 83 9 500
2022 Working remotely 51 29 13 5 2 1 0 81 6 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 29 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 850
2020 Working remotely 47 35 9 6 1 0 1 83 8 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 890

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 Working on-site 42 40 10 3 2 1 0 83 6 500
2022 Working remotely 41 41 8 6 3 1 0 83 10 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 39 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 850
2020 Working remotely 40 40 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 41 8 6 2 2 0 84 8 894

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 Working on-site 58 28 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 500
2022 Working remotely 68 18 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 24 4 5 3 0 0 89 7 855
2020 Working remotely 66 21 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 26 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 893

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 Working on-site 39 32 15 7 6 0 1 72 13 500
2022 Working remotely 49 32 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 32 14 5 5 0 0 75 10 855
2020 Working remotely 43 33 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 34 16 6 5 0 1 73 11 892

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 Working on-site 77 14 4 2 1 0 2 94 2 500
2022 Working remotely 84 11 1 1 0 0 3 98 1 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 83 12 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 850

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 Working on-site 32 43 25 500
2022 Working remotely 44 31 25 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 35 27 855
2020 Working remotely 25 44 31 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 43 32 896

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 Working on-site 9 65 11 6 3 6 160
2022 Working remotely 18 46 9 9 10 8 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 61 10 8 3 6 320
2020 Working remotely 14 63 16 4 0 3 126
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 66 15 3 1 6 221
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 500
2022 Working remotely 57 31 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 30 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 855
2020 Working remotely 55 32 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 32 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 892

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 Working on-site 38 42 10 8 2 0 0 81 9 500
2022 Working remotely 44 40 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 850
2020 Working remotely 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 40 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 895

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 Working on-site 8 22 39 19 11 0 0 30 30 500
2022 Working remotely 12 20 35 22 10 0 0 32 33 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 21 39 20 13 0 1 33 28 850
2020 Working remotely 6 18 40 24 12 0 1 36 24 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 23 35 23 8 0 1 32 32 894

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 Working on-site 10 24 34 20 11 0 1 32 34 500
2022 Working remotely 12 15 31 27 13 0 2 41 27 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 20 34 21 12 0 2 33 31 850
2020 Working remotely 9 20 31 27 12 1 1 39 29 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 18 33 25 12 1 1 38 29 895

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 Working on-site 2 8 30 33 25 0 2 59 10 500
2022 Working remotely 4 7 22 32 35 0 0 67 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 10 26 34 25 0 2 61 13 850
2020 Working remotely 2 10 31 35 21 1 1 56 12 484
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 7 25 37 24 1 1 62 12 892

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 Working on-site 16 23 25 18 15 1 1 34 40 500
2022 Working remotely 12 15 25 21 25 0 1 47 28 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 20 28 17 19 1 2 37 34 850
2020 Working remotely 8 18 27 27 18 1 2 46 26 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 20 28 22 16 1 1 38 33 894

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 Working on-site 14 22 24 21 14 1 3 37 38 495
2022 Working remotely 8 16 14 27 31 2 2 60 25 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 19 26 18 20 2 3 40 33 850
2020 Working remotely 3 11 22 31 27 3 2 62 15 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 12 24 29 24 2 2 56 19 891

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 Working on-site 11 21 35 20 11 1 1 32 33 500
2022 Working remotely 17 18 32 16 15 1 1 32 36 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 20 34 17 14 1 1 32 33 850
2020 Working remotely 7 19 30 25 15 1 1 42 27 485
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 17 32 26 13 1 1 40 27 892

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 Working on-site 5 14 28 33 18 0 2 52 19 500
2022 Working remotely 4 6 29 34 26 0 0 61 10 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 8 30 33 22 0 2 56 13 850
2020 Working remotely 3 11 30 37 17 0 1 55 14 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 14 35 28 15 0 1 44 21 894

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 Working on-site 20 39 18 14 8 2 0 60 22 500
2022 Working remotely 21 41 12 15 8 3 0 64 24 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 38 15 16 7 2 0 61 23 855
2020 Working remotely 32 39 14 11 3 1 0 72 14 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 39 15 14 5 1 0 66 20 894

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 Working on-site 61 26 4 6 4 0 0 87 9 500
2022 Working remotely 69 20 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 20 5 3 3 1 0 90 6 850
2020 Working remotely 63 22 6 4 3 1 1 87 7 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 25 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 893

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 Working on-site 66 26 3 4 1 0 0 92 4 500
2022 Working remotely 74 23 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 20 3 3 1 0 0 93 5 850
2020 Working remotely 69 24 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 485
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 25 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 887

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 Working on-site 63 30 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 500
2022 Working remotely 60 29 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 25 4 2 2 1 0 92 3 850
2020 Working remotely 60 28 8 2 1 1 0 89 4 483
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 33 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 887

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 Working on-site 54 34 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 500
2022 Working remotely 54 28 7 5 3 1 1 84 9 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 32 5 2 2 1 0 91 5 855
2020 Working remotely 55 31 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 32 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 887

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 Working on-site 47 35 9 2 1 4 1 87 4 500
2022 Working remotely 44 32 11 4 2 6 1 81 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 34 6 4 2 3 1 88 6 850
2020 Working remotely 56 28 8 3 1 3 1 87 4 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 27 7 4 1 3 0 87 5 893

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 Working on-site 66 25 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 500
2022 Working remotely 65 25 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 855
2020 Working remotely 68 23 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 24 3 3 1 0 0 92 4 895

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 Working on-site 56 25 7 2 2 4 4 88 5 500
2022 Working remotely 62 17 3 4 3 7 4 89 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 21 6 4 3 4 4 86 7 855

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 Working on-site 55 25 7 2 2 5 4 87 5 500
2022 Working remotely 56 23 2 8 1 6 4 88 9 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 21 7 4 2 5 4 86 7 850

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 Working on-site 39 31 17 3 1 8 1 78 4 500
2022 Working remotely 44 26 13 3 2 10 2 80 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 26 14 2 2 10 1 80 4 850
2020 Working remotely 45 27 13 4 2 8 1 79 6 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 26 13 5 1 9 1 79 7 895

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 Working on-site 54 31 5 2 3 3 3 90 5 500
2022 Working remotely 58 24 8 2 1 5 1 88 3 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 28 4 4 3 4 2 88 7 855
2020 Working remotely 59 23 7 4 2 3 1 86 7 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 24 6 4 2 3 2 88 6 892

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 Working on-site 13 15 19 2 3 43 5 54 10 500
2022 Working remotely 17 13 14 4 6 38 8 56 18 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 16 16 4 4 39 3 59 14 855

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 0 28 9 23 41 0 0 53 10

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 Working on-site 41 30 11 6 4 5 3 76 11 500
2022 Working remotely 43 28 8 6 4 3 8 80 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 26 10 6 3 7 6 78 10 850
2020 Working remotely 41 30 13 5 2 4 4 78 8 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 30 14 8 4 6 3 72 13 894

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 Working on-site 47 34 9 4 2 2 1 84 7 500
2022 Working remotely 44 35 11 5 2 1 2 82 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 28 8 3 2 1 1 86 6 850
2020 Working remotely 56 30 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 31 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 896

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 Working on-site 53 34 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 500
2022 Working remotely 54 30 9 5 0 1 1 85 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 29 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 850
2020 Working remotely 55 30 10 2 1 1 0 86 4 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 31 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 892

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 Working on-site 28 28 14 10 7 10 3 64 19 500
2022 Working remotely 35 27 13 7 8 10 1 69 17 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 25 12 9 8 7 2 68 19 850
2020 Working remotely 32 24 17 10 7 8 2 62 19 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 26 13 9 6 9 2 68 17 889

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 Working on-site 42 45 4 8 2 0 0 87 10 500
2022 Working remotely 48 42 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 38 4 7 3 0 0 87 9 855
2020 Working remotely 41 46 3 9 1 0 0 87 10 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 49 5 12 3 0 0 80 16 896

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 Working on-site 50 31 5 9 5 0 0 81 14 500
2022 Working remotely 59 28 5 2 3 0 3 90 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 31 7 8 4 0 0 81 13 850
2020 Working remotely 42 37 8 10 2 0 1 79 12 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 41 8 14 3 0 0 76 16 891

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 Working on-site 59 30 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 500
2022 Working remotely 62 27 2 7 1 0 1 90 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 26 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 850
2020 Working remotely 57 31 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 30 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 879

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 Working on-site 72 15 3 3 3 1 3 91 6 500
2022 Working remotely 79 10 3 3 0 0 4 93 3 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 17 2 3 1 1 2 93 4 850
2020 Working remotely 74 16 5 3 1 1 1 92 3 485
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 12 5 3 2 1 2 90 5 896

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 Working on-site 78 7 3 2 4 1 6 91 6 500
2022 Working remotely 84 3 3 4 2 0 4 91 6 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 85 6 2 1 2 0 3 94 4 850

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 Working on-site 30 33 19 5 3 8 3 71 8 500
2022 Working remotely 43 27 19 5 0 4 3 74 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 32 17 5 2 7 1 74 8 855
2020 Working remotely 41 28 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 30 14 6 3 8 2 74 11 894

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 Working on-site 9 91 500
2022 Working remotely 11 89 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 850
2020 Working remotely 7 93 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 895

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 59 41 45
2022 Working remotely 43 57 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 60
2020 Working remotely 38 62 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 54

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 53 45
2022 Working remotely 62 38 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 60
2020 Working remotely 60 40 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 54

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 45
2022 Working remotely 10 90 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 54

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 Working on-site 0 100 45
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 60
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 54

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 Working on-site 4 96 45
2022 Working remotely 8 92 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 60
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32

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 Working on-site 3 97 45
2022 Working remotely 8 92 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 60
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 45
2022 Working remotely 23 77 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 60

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 19 81 45
2022 Working remotely 15 85 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 60
2020 Working remotely 19 81 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 54

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 74 45
2022 Working remotely 28 72 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 60
2020 Working remotely 44 56 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 54

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 57 45
2022 Working remotely 36 64 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 58 60
2020 Working remotely 44 56 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 54

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 69 45
2022 Working remotely 28 72 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 54

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 Working on-site 25 75 45
2022 Working remotely 18 82 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 60
2020 Working remotely 29 71 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 54

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 55 45 45
2022 Working remotely 25 75 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 60
2020 Working remotely 51 49 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 54

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 21 79 45
2022 Working remotely 10 90 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 54

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 45
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 60
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 54

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 45
2022 Working remotely 15 85 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 54

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 2 98 45
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 54

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 41 59 45
2022 Working remotely 53 47 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 43 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 43 54

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 45
2022 Working remotely 15 85 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 54

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 19 81 45
2022 Working remotely 41 59 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 54

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 Working on-site 50 50 45
2022 Working remotely 74 26 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 47 60
2020 Working remotely 51 49 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 42 54

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 Working on-site 22 78 45
2022 Working remotely 17 83 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 54

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 Working on-site 2 98 45
2022 Working remotely 8 92 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 54

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 Working on-site 12 88 45
2022 Working remotely 8 92 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 60
2020 Working remotely 19 81 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 54

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 Working on-site 9 91 45
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 54

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 Working on-site 3 97 45
2022 Working remotely 25 75 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 60

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 Working on-site 10 90 45
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 54

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 84 45
2022 Working remotely 23 77 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 60
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 76 54

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 Working on-site 30 70 45
2022 Working remotely 9 91 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 60
2020 Working remotely 22 78 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 54

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 Working on-site 18 82 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 50

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 Working on-site 39 61 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 50

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 Working on-site 8 92 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 50

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 Working on-site 2 98 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 50

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 Working on-site 22 78 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 50

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 Working on-site 9 91 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 50

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 Working on-site 11 89 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 50

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 Working on-site 12 88 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 50

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 Working on-site 11 89 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 50

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 Working on-site 18 82 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 50

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 Working on-site 2 98 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 50

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 Working on-site 43 57 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 50

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 Working on-site 0 100 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 50

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 Working on-site 40 60 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 50

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 Working on-site 0 100 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 50

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 Working on-site 6 94 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 50

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 Working on-site 22 18 9 8 6 29 8 64 22 500
2022 Working remotely 17 15 6 7 7 43 6 62 26 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 16 10 6 4 37 8 62 20 855
2020 Working remotely 24 12 16 6 5 31 7 57 16 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 16 11 6 4 32 8 65 15 895

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 Working on-site 41 36 8 5 2 7 1 83 8 500
2022 Working remotely 38 26 8 5 4 16 2 79 10 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 30 9 5 2 9 1 82 8 855
2020 Working remotely 41 30 12 4 4 8 0 78 9 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 29 12 4 3 9 1 80 7 895

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 Working on-site 5 95 500
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 850
2020 Working remotely 5 95 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 894

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 55 45 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 60 45

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 76 24 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 26 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 82 18 45

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 55
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 45

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 Working on-site 7 93 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 45

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 45

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 55

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 73 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 45

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 19 81 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 45

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 74 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 45

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 55

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 34 66 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 45

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 30 70 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 45

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 55
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

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 Working on-site 6 94 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 55
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 55
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 45

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 55
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 55
2020 Working remotely 21 79 25

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 45

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 45

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 Working on-site 26 74 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 45

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 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 45

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 Working on-site 3 97 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 45

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 45

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 Working on-site 6 94 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 45

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 55
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

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 Working on-site 18 82 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 45

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 85 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 45

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 Working on-site 50 50 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 55
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 45

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 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 50
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

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 Working on-site 22 78 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 50

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 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 50
2020 Working remotely 0 100 25

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 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 50

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 Working on-site 3 97 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 50

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 50

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 Working on-site 14 86 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 50

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 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 50

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 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 50

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 Working on-site 36 64 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 50

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 Working on-site 18 82 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 50

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 Working on-site 61 39 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 50

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 50

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 Working on-site 66 34 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 50

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 50

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 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 50

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 Working on-site 20 24 10 3 3 35 5 74 11 500
2022 Working remotely 25 10 9 3 4 43 6 70 13 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 14 12 3 2 41 7 67 10 850
2020 Working remotely 25 12 16 4 2 35 5 62 10 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 16 12 3 2 36 6 71 8 892

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 Working on-site 41 37 9 2 1 9 1 86 4 500
2022 Working remotely 48 21 8 3 4 14 2 82 9 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 30 10 3 2 9 1 83 6 850
2020 Working remotely 42 30 12 3 3 9 1 80 6 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 29 11 2 2 9 1 82 5 893

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 Working on-site 11 89 500
2022 Working remotely 23 77 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 855
2020 Working remotely 11 89 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 893

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 Working on-site 60 40 55
2022 Working remotely 47 53 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 47 120
2020 Working remotely 59 41 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 45 72

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 82 18 55
2022 Working remotely 96 4 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 81 19 120
2020 Working remotely 90 10 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 82 18 72

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 Working on-site 59 30 2 4 2 0 3 91 6 45
2022 Working remotely 47 26 5 15 8 0 0 72 23 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 36 3 4 5 1 0 88 9 95
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 37 5 9 0 2 0 86 9 59

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 Working on-site 61 26 4 1 2 3 3 93 3 500
2022 Working remotely 67 22 5 1 0 3 2 94 1 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 24 4 3 1 2 2 92 4 850
2020 Working remotely 66 23 6 2 1 1 2 92 3 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 24 6 3 2 3 3 90 4 895

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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 31 26 24 5 855

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 Working on-site 99 1 500
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 22 850

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 Working on-site 69 31 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 58 850

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 Working on-site 64 36 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 45 850

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 Working on-site 77 23 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 850

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 Working on-site 63 37 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 850

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 Working on-site 65 35 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 850

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 Working on-site 41 59 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 850

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 Working on-site 58 42 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 850

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 Working on-site 32 68 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 850

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 Working on-site 84 16 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 35 850

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 Working on-site 31 69 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 850

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 Working on-site 5 95 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 850

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 Working on-site 3 97 495
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 850

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 Working on-site 46 18 8 3 3 0 21 81 9 500
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 87 9 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 850

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 Working on-site 14 19 15 10 16 4 22 35 45 500
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 21 12 16 36 2 3 55 32 850

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 Working on-site 19 33 16 7 12 6 7 22 60 500
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 23 16 15 32 3 0 49 35 850
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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 Working on-site 68 21 5 2 2 1 0 90 5 500
2022 Working remotely 69 18 4 7 1 1 1 88 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 20 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 850
2020 Working remotely 70 19 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 25 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 890

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 Working on-site 3 3 8 6 52 5 22 80 9 500
2022 Working remotely 3 3 9 4 50 2 29 79 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 3 9 5 52 5 24 79 9 850

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 Working on-site 38 43 9 5 3 2 0 82 8 500
2022 Working remotely 39 43 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 850
2020 Working remotely 54 34 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 33 9 4 1 2 0 86 5 893

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 36 32 13 3 500
2022 Working remotely 14 33 31 14 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 32 32 16 3 855

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 Working on-site 67 20 6 2 1 3 1 90 3 500
2022 Working remotely 70 10 6 6 0 5 2 86 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 20 5 2 2 1 0 92 4 850
2020 Working remotely 70 18 7 1 2 2 0 90 3 486
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 23 9 3 2 3 0 85 5 894

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 Working on-site 55 23 8 8 5 1 1 80 13 500
2022 Working remotely 55 19 5 10 7 2 1 77 18 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 22 6 6 4 1 0 83 10 855
2020 Working remotely 58 23 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 28 8 10 6 1 0 76 16 892

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 Working on-site 36 44 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 500
2022 Working remotely 42 38 9 8 2 2 0 81 10 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 39 9 6 3 1 0 80 10 855
2020 Working remotely 49 31 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 32 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 895

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 Working on-site 19 56 8 15 2 1 0 76 17 155
2022 Working remotely 16 64 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 47 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 230
2020 Working remotely 42 43 8 4 0 0 3 87 4 127
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 53 5 10 1 0 0 83 12 245

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 Working on-site 38 28 16 8 10 0 1 66 18 500
2022 Working remotely 44 31 11 5 7 0 2 76 12 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 31 15 6 7 0 1 71 14 850
2020 Working remotely 48 23 15 6 7 0 1 72 12 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 29 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 894

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 Working on-site 23 31 22 14 9 0 1 55 23 500
2022 Working remotely 26 37 14 13 9 0 2 63 22 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 32 25 10 9 0 0 57 19 850
2020 Working remotely 31 30 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 27 24 12 8 0 0 56 20 893

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 Working on-site 40 34 16 5 3 0 1 75 9 500
2022 Working remotely 44 30 8 11 5 0 2 76 16 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 34 14 8 4 0 2 74 12 850
2020 Working remotely 42 30 16 8 3 0 0 72 11 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 28 16 7 4 0 1 72 11 889

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 Working on-site 16 21 23 20 18 0 1 38 39 500
2022 Working remotely 24 22 25 14 14 0 1 46 29 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 24 23 16 16 1 1 44 33 850
2020 Working remotely 29 26 22 13 9 0 1 55 22 486
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 25 24 14 11 0 1 50 25 890

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 Working on-site 56 21 10 5 3 0 5 81 9 500
2022 Working remotely 67 11 9 2 4 1 4 84 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 23 8 4 2 0 4 85 7 850
2020 Working remotely 56 23 11 6 2 0 1 80 9 486
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 21 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 892

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 Working on-site 39 31 13 8 7 0 1 71 16 495
2022 Working remotely 51 22 10 6 9 0 2 74 16 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 28 17 7 6 0 0 70 13 850
2020 Working remotely 35 26 20 13 6 0 0 62 18 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 27 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 894

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 Working on-site 41 34 15 5 4 0 1 75 10 495
2022 Working remotely 41 29 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 32 15 5 5 1 1 74 10 850
2020 Working remotely 42 32 17 7 2 0 0 74 9 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 33 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 893

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 Working on-site 23 37 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 500
2022 Working remotely 29 33 17 9 9 0 2 64 19 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 36 20 11 6 0 0 63 17 850
2020 Working remotely 32 34 20 9 3 0 1 67 12 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 33 20 11 6 0 0 64 16 893

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 Working on-site 32 34 18 10 6 0 0 67 16 500
2022 Working remotely 33 26 19 9 13 0 1 59 22 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 31 18 8 7 0 1 66 16 850
2020 Working remotely 35 32 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 30 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 894

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 Working on-site 51 23 13 8 4 0 1 75 12 500
2022 Working remotely 51 26 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 26 11 5 4 0 1 79 9 850
2020 Working remotely 53 28 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 25 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 888

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 Working on-site 56 26 9 4 3 0 1 83 8 500
2022 Working remotely 49 23 14 5 8 0 1 73 13 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 30 10 4 3 0 2 83 6 855
2020 Working remotely 26 34 22 12 7 0 0 59 19 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 33 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 895

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 Working on-site 35 30 20 7 6 0 1 66 13 500
2022 Working remotely 39 24 25 8 3 0 2 63 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 850
2020 Working remotely 37 32 17 10 3 0 1 69 13 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 34 19 8 3 0 0 69 12 893

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 Working on-site 60 21 9 5 3 0 2 83 8 500
2022 Working remotely 65 16 5 2 5 0 7 87 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 23 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 845
2020 Working remotely 55 26 12 3 4 0 1 81 7 485
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 28 15 6 3 0 0 75 10 888

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 Working on-site 49 31 13 4 2 0 1 81 7 500
2022 Working remotely 58 22 11 4 2 0 4 83 6 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 32 11 3 2 0 1 84 5 850
2020 Working remotely 37 35 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 483
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 34 19 8 5 0 0 67 13 890

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 Working on-site 79 9 3 0 1 0 7 95 1 500
2022 Working remotely 73 7 6 0 5 1 8 88 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 8 2 1 1 0 7 95 2 845
2020 Working remotely 78 13 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 484
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 12 4 1 1 0 4 93 3 891

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 Working on-site 78 8 4 2 2 1 5 91 5 500
2022 Working remotely 81 4 4 2 3 1 6 91 5 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 9 4 1 2 1 4 94 2 850
2020 Working remotely 84 7 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 487
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 84 7 4 1 2 0 2 94 3 891

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 Working on-site 68 22 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 500
2022 Working remotely 68 24 1 3 0 0 4 96 3 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 16 5 1 1 0 2 93 2 850
2020 Working remotely 74 18 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 16 6 1 1 0 1 91 2 888

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 Working on-site 71 16 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 500
2022 Working remotely 73 15 2 6 1 0 4 91 7 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 12 6 2 3 0 2 89 5 850
2020 Working remotely 73 14 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 486
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 13 8 2 3 0 1 87 5 892

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 Working on-site 63 12 4 2 1 0 18 92 3 495
2022 Working remotely 73 6 3 0 1 0 16 96 1 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 70 9 3 1 0 0 16 95 1 850
2020 Working remotely 71 10 2 2 1 0 15 95 3 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 9 4 1 1 0 16 93 2 892

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 Working on-site 79 13 2 1 1 0 4 95 2 500
2022 Working remotely 79 8 4 3 0 0 7 93 3 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 10 3 1 1 1 4 94 2 845
2020 Working remotely 82 11 2 1 0 0 4 97 1 488
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 12 4 1 1 0 4 94 2 893

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 Working on-site 86 7 1 2 0 0 3 97 2 500
2022 Working remotely 75 8 6 3 4 0 3 86 8 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 88 6 2 0 1 0 2 96 1 850
2020 Working remotely 84 9 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 85 9 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 892

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 Working on-site 61 24 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 500
2022 Working remotely 56 21 10 4 7 0 2 79 11 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 22 10 3 2 0 2 86 4 850
2020 Working remotely 53 25 13 5 2 0 1 79 8 490
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 23 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 893

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 Working on-site 13 39 35 9 4 0 0 52 13 500
2022 Working remotely 16 33 39 9 3 0 0 49 12 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 41 32 11 3 0 0 54 13 855
2020 Working remotely 19 39 31 10 2 0 0 57 12 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 34 32 12 4 0 0 52 16 892

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 Working on-site 9 19 36 23 13 0 0 36 28 500
2022 Working remotely 8 12 36 23 21 0 0 44 20 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 16 39 25 14 0 0 39 22 850
2020 Working remotely 7 18 36 25 13 0 0 38 25 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 17 35 26 12 0 0 38 27 893
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 20 57 22 1 500
2022 Working remotely 14 63 23 0 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 59 22 2 855
2020 Working remotely 28 53 18 1 491
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 43 24 1 896

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 Working on-site 52 48 100
2022 Working remotely 60 40 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 42 145
2020 Working remotely 49 51 141
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 299

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 Working on-site 57 13 6 3 3 3 16 86 7 500
2022 Working remotely 63 9 2 1 7 1 17 88 9 100
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 12 9 3 4 3 16 80 10 850
2020 Working remotely 54 13 9 4 4 3 13 80 10 489
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 17 7 5 4 2 8 82 10 895

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 Working on-site 16 29 11 21 16 3 4 49 39 100
2022 Working remotely 30 23 0 13 27 6 0 57 43 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 26 9 18 22 3 4 47 43 145
2020 Working remotely 26 28 10 13 20 1 1 55 34 141
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 24 13 24 19 0 2 42 44 298

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 Working on-site 7 14 5 9 15 6 44 43 47 100
2022 Working remotely 24 0 7 7 14 6 41 46 40 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 17 10 9 22 6 27 39 46 145
2020 Working remotely 19 17 7 13 15 2 28 51 40 141
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 13 12 17 17 3 28 34 49 299
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