2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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 Man 49 33 4 7 7 0 0 81 15 25
2022 Woman 45 37 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 245
2020 Man 40 37 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 41
2020 Woman 35 45 8 10 1 0 0 80 11 205
2019 Man 45 30 6 4 15 0 0 75 20 21
2019 Woman 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 174

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 Man 35 32 22 8 3 0 0 66 11 25
2022 Woman 45 38 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 245
2020 Man 35 34 9 15 8 0 0 68 23 41
2020 Woman 39 34 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 204
2019 Man 52 29 0 4 15 0 0 80 20 21
2019 Woman 35 38 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 173

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 Man 49 40 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 25
2022 Woman 53 35 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 245
2020 Man 50 16 26 2 5 0 0 66 7 41
2020 Woman 45 38 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 202
2019 Man 50 30 10 4 6 0 0 80 10 21
2019 Woman 49 36 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 172

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 Man 35 34 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 25
2022 Woman 46 35 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 245
2020 Man 45 32 13 2 8 0 0 76 10 41
2020 Woman 39 39 10 9 2 1 0 78 12 205
2019 Man 47 33 6 4 10 0 0 79 15 20
2019 Woman 45 37 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 174

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 Man 47 19 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 25
2022 Woman 46 28 11 9 5 0 0 75 15 240
2020 Man 40 29 10 9 10 3 0 70 20 41
2020 Woman 31 31 15 10 12 0 0 62 22 204
2019 Man 38 24 18 0 20 0 0 62 20 21
2019 Woman 36 28 21 6 9 0 0 64 15 173

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 Man 31 36 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 25
2022 Woman 43 34 11 7 6 0 0 77 12 245
2020 Man 35 24 21 7 10 3 0 61 18 41
2020 Woman 33 35 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 204
2019 Man 23 57 0 4 15 0 0 80 20 21
2019 Woman 36 33 18 6 7 0 0 69 13 173

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 Man 32 21 25 19 3 0 0 53 22 25
2022 Woman 46 22 10 9 7 4 1 72 18 245
2020 Man 33 12 24 14 10 7 0 48 26 41
2020 Woman 31 25 18 13 11 2 0 57 24 204
2019 Man 38 23 10 13 15 0 0 62 28 21
2019 Woman 29 28 21 13 8 2 0 58 21 172
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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 Man 61 16 20 0 0 0 4 79 0 25
2022 Woman 59 25 10 3 0 1 3 87 3 245
2020 Man 67 19 9 0 0 2 2 90 0 41
2020 Woman 60 21 11 4 2 0 1 82 7 205
2019 Man 69 14 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 21
2019 Woman 50 26 15 7 1 0 1 76 9 174

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 Man 40 48 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2022 Woman 57 27 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 245
2020 Man 62 18 12 5 0 3 0 83 5 41
2020 Woman 51 30 6 7 4 1 1 82 11 205
2019 Man 63 26 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 21
2019 Woman 42 30 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 173

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 Man 37 37 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 25
2022 Woman 61 25 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 245
2020 Man 55 26 4 9 3 3 0 83 12 41
2020 Woman 55 28 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 204
2019 Man 57 32 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 21
2019 Woman 50 26 10 8 6 0 1 76 14 174

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 Man 26 43 7 8 7 8 0 76 16 25
2022 Woman 38 33 11 4 3 11 0 80 8 240
2020 Man 47 29 12 0 5 7 0 82 5 41
2020 Woman 36 30 10 10 2 12 0 75 14 205
2019 Man 38 33 20 6 0 4 0 74 6 21
2019 Woman 35 38 9 11 3 5 0 76 14 172

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 Man 16 35 18 16 11 4 0 53 28 25
2022 Woman 30 38 14 10 5 3 0 71 15 240
2020 Man 35 37 10 4 10 5 0 75 15 41
2020 Woman 30 36 13 12 7 2 0 66 20 205
2019 Man 29 37 18 15 0 0 0 66 15 21
2019 Woman 31 35 14 12 5 2 0 68 18 172

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 Man 13 30 23 16 15 4 0 44 32 25
2022 Woman 22 34 17 14 8 6 0 59 23 245
2020 Man 19 32 17 14 12 5 0 54 28 41
2020 Woman 16 31 20 20 10 3 0 49 31 205
2019 Man 19 33 14 34 0 0 0 52 34 21
2019 Woman 15 39 17 17 9 3 0 56 27 172

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 Man 4 38 28 15 16 0 0 42 31 25
2022 Woman 25 32 17 16 7 2 0 58 24 245
2020 Man 14 42 19 12 10 3 0 58 23 41
2020 Woman 17 35 19 19 7 3 0 54 27 205
2019 Man 19 37 21 23 0 0 0 56 23 21
2019 Woman 14 32 17 21 13 3 0 47 36 173
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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 Man 26 39 20 8 7 0 0 65 15 25
2022 Woman 47 33 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 245
2020 Man 35 29 17 9 10 0 0 64 19 41
2020 Woman 37 38 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 204
2019 Man 38 41 0 15 6 0 0 79 21 21
2019 Woman 36 36 12 11 6 1 0 72 16 174

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 Man 22 41 18 16 4 0 0 62 20 25
2022 Woman 34 44 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 245
2020 Man 20 44 12 17 8 0 0 64 24 41
2020 Woman 26 45 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 203
2019 Man 32 47 6 6 10 0 0 79 15 21
2019 Woman 26 40 11 17 7 0 0 65 24 174

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 Man 30 48 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 25
2022 Woman 50 32 7 8 2 0 0 82 10 245
2020 Man 56 22 8 9 2 3 0 80 12 40
2020 Woman 52 30 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 205
2019 Man 38 32 10 11 0 4 6 77 12 21
2019 Woman 40 31 13 10 4 1 1 72 15 174

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 Man 31 55 11 0 4 0 0 86 4 25
2022 Woman 31 45 11 9 3 0 1 77 12 245
2020 Man 24 54 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 41
2020 Woman 24 48 12 12 2 1 1 73 15 205
2019 Man 21 51 18 4 6 0 0 72 10 21
2019 Woman 23 39 16 17 5 0 0 62 22 173

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 Man 47 31 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 25
2022 Woman 60 20 10 6 1 2 1 83 7 245
2020 Man 67 16 9 5 0 0 3 85 6 41
2020 Woman 55 26 10 2 4 2 1 83 6 205

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 Man 23 33 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 25
2022 Woman 29 39 13 11 5 2 0 70 17 245
2020 Man 22 39 19 10 5 5 0 64 16 41
2020 Woman 20 32 19 16 7 6 1 55 25 204
2019 Man 23 43 10 13 6 6 0 70 19 21
2019 Woman 23 30 22 12 8 5 0 56 21 174

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 Man 45 40 4 7 0 0 4 88 8 25
2022 Woman 49 20 12 6 7 2 4 74 14 245
2020 Man 43 33 19 0 0 3 2 80 0 41
2020 Woman 46 24 13 6 4 0 5 75 11 205
2019 Man 48 38 6 4 0 0 4 90 4 21
2019 Woman 59 17 11 4 5 0 4 79 10 174

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 Man 58 28 10 0 0 0 4 89 0 25
2022 Woman 54 18 16 4 2 1 5 76 7 245
2020 Man 39 22 20 9 5 3 2 64 15 41
2020 Woman 44 25 20 5 2 1 4 72 7 205
2019 Man 42 26 10 4 14 0 4 71 19 21
2019 Woman 46 22 21 4 1 1 5 72 6 173

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 Man 75 17 0 3 0 4 0 97 3 25
2022 Woman 80 5 3 1 1 3 7 94 2 245
2020 Man 70 2 10 0 5 10 2 82 6 41
2020 Woman 78 8 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 203
2019 Man 82 0 4 0 10 4 0 85 10 21
2019 Woman 75 5 4 2 3 3 8 90 5 173

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 Man 76 8 0 4 0 0 12 96 4 25
2022 Woman 70 9 6 0 2 2 11 91 2 245
2020 Man 83 10 0 0 0 5 2 100 0 41
2020 Woman 79 8 4 0 1 1 6 94 1 203
2019 Man 72 18 0 4 0 0 6 96 4 21
2019 Woman 77 6 3 1 1 1 12 95 1 172

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 Man 8 48 17 15 11 0 0 57 27 25
2022 Woman 24 34 10 13 9 4 5 64 25 245
2020 Man 17 20 22 21 12 7 0 41 36 41
2020 Woman 20 27 19 16 11 5 1 51 29 203
2019 Man 33 19 8 21 10 4 5 57 34 21
2019 Woman 25 30 12 15 12 5 1 58 29 174

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 Man 46 28 4 15 8 0 0 74 23 25
2022 Woman 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 245
2020 Man 45 36 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 41
2020 Woman 30 40 10 17 3 0 0 71 19 203
2019 Man 43 37 4 10 6 0 0 80 15 21
2019 Woman 36 41 9 10 5 0 0 77 14 174

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 Man 39 38 4 15 4 0 0 77 19 25
2022 Woman 38 38 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 245
2020 Man 47 34 7 2 10 0 0 81 12 41
2020 Woman 37 34 12 12 5 0 0 70 17 204
2019 Man 46 24 11 0 20 0 0 69 20 21
2019 Woman 42 30 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 174

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 Man 39 35 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 25
2022 Woman 40 33 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 245
2020 Man 33 45 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 40
2020 Woman 26 43 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 203
2019 Man 41 33 11 6 10 0 0 74 15 21
2019 Woman 29 45 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 173

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 Man 24 50 12 7 8 0 0 73 15 25
2022 Woman 32 42 14 7 2 3 0 76 10 245
2020 Man 28 38 20 10 5 0 0 66 15 41
2020 Woman 21 48 15 9 3 3 0 72 13 204
2019 Man 15 52 8 15 6 4 0 69 22 21
2019 Woman 26 44 16 8 4 1 1 71 13 174

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 Man 41 38 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 25
2022 Woman 44 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 240
2020 Man 43 34 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 41
2020 Woman 38 34 9 11 9 0 0 71 19 204
2019 Man 56 19 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 21
2019 Woman 43 32 13 7 4 1 0 75 12 174

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 Man 33 29 22 12 4 0 0 62 15 25
2022 Woman 29 35 17 10 8 0 0 64 19 245
2020 Man 40 22 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 41
2020 Woman 26 31 24 12 6 0 0 57 19 203
2019 Man 42 28 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 21
2019 Woman 36 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 174

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 Man 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Woman 67 22 4 3 1 2 1 91 4 245

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 Man 44 25 31 25
2022 Woman 44 30 26 245
2020 Man 46 19 35 41
2020 Woman 40 28 32 205
2019 Man 38 33 29 21
2019 Woman 38 25 38 174

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 Man 10 6 48 9 27 0 10
2022 Woman 9 26 40 2 20 4 105
2020 Man 0 15 68 0 16 0 19
2020 Woman 6 21 59 5 8 1 82
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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 Man 28 60 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2022 Woman 49 40 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 245
2020 Man 40 41 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 41
2020 Woman 46 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 204
2019 Man 57 23 11 4 6 0 0 79 10 21
2019 Woman 45 34 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 173

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 Man 27 36 29 4 4 0 0 63 8 25
2022 Woman 41 43 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 240
2020 Man 25 47 16 2 7 3 0 73 10 41
2020 Woman 29 41 14 12 3 1 0 71 15 204
2019 Man 18 46 11 24 0 0 0 65 24 21
2019 Woman 29 37 11 15 6 2 0 67 21 174

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 Man 19 42 15 20 0 0 4 21 64 25
2022 Woman 9 28 37 16 5 2 2 22 39 245
2020 Man 24 20 36 14 5 0 0 19 44 41
2020 Woman 18 39 28 12 1 2 0 14 58 203
2019 Man 10 34 43 10 4 0 0 14 43 21
2019 Woman 15 27 35 16 8 0 0 24 41 173

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 Man 21 19 38 22 0 0 0 22 40 25
2022 Woman 16 30 30 13 5 2 4 19 49 245
2020 Man 17 22 35 19 5 3 0 24 40 40
2020 Woman 18 23 34 18 4 2 0 23 42 204
2019 Man 10 29 35 22 4 0 0 26 39 21
2019 Woman 22 23 32 15 6 1 1 22 45 174

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 Man 28 26 15 24 8 0 0 32 54 25
2022 Woman 18 23 30 18 9 2 1 27 43 245
2020 Man 22 20 28 12 13 6 0 26 44 40
2020 Woman 23 30 29 12 4 1 0 16 54 205
2019 Man 15 15 26 34 10 0 0 43 31 21
2019 Woman 18 20 31 21 9 1 1 30 38 174

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
(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 28 11 25 8 0 0 33 56 25
2022 Woman 12 21 26 17 13 3 7 34 37 245
2020 Man 19 21 19 20 20 0 0 40 41 41
2020 Woman 22 23 26 18 7 3 1 26 47 205
2019 Man 15 30 17 19 13 6 0 34 48 21
2019 Woman 17 15 25 28 11 2 1 40 33 174

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 Man 28 28 28 10 3 0 4 13 58 25
2022 Woman 16 19 32 14 7 6 6 25 40 245
2020 Man 26 26 21 17 2 5 2 21 57 41
2020 Woman 20 24 30 14 6 5 1 21 47 204
2019 Man 18 20 19 30 9 4 0 41 39 21
2019 Woman 14 26 24 20 11 4 2 33 42 174

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 Man 17 26 32 14 8 0 4 23 44 25
2022 Woman 14 20 30 17 10 6 4 30 38 245
2020 Man 12 21 27 22 13 5 0 36 35 41
2020 Woman 18 17 35 22 6 2 0 29 36 204
2019 Man 20 10 37 10 23 0 0 34 29 21
2019 Woman 14 20 30 20 10 4 1 32 36 174

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 Man 0 11 35 26 21 0 8 50 12 25
2022 Woman 5 11 32 30 18 1 3 50 16 245
2020 Man 8 10 30 26 27 0 0 53 18 41
2020 Woman 3 14 29 40 14 0 0 54 17 204
2019 Man 4 14 15 34 33 0 0 66 18 21
2019 Woman 7 21 20 33 19 0 0 52 28 173

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 Man 13 33 20 23 7 4 0 48 31 25
2022 Woman 20 33 19 19 6 3 0 54 25 245
2020 Man 13 38 11 24 11 3 0 53 36 39
2020 Woman 13 33 21 20 11 2 0 47 32 203
2019 Man 14 28 19 25 14 0 0 42 39 21
2019 Woman 11 36 16 20 14 2 0 48 35 174

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 Man 48 37 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2022 Woman 65 24 3 5 2 1 0 90 7 245
2020 Man 69 18 2 5 5 0 0 87 10 41
2020 Woman 56 24 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 204
2019 Man 41 36 6 5 6 6 0 82 12 19
2019 Woman 56 25 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 173

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 Man 47 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 Woman 70 23 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 245
2020 Man 68 22 2 5 2 0 0 90 8 41
2020 Woman 63 28 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 204
2019 Man 65 14 11 0 10 0 0 79 10 21
2019 Woman 60 28 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 173

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 Man 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Woman 65 24 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 245
2020 Man 60 26 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 41
2020 Woman 54 32 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 205
2019 Man 51 28 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 21
2019 Woman 55 30 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 173

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 Man 35 50 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 25
2022 Woman 46 38 7 5 3 1 0 85 7 245
2020 Man 47 40 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 40
2020 Woman 39 41 9 7 3 1 0 80 10 204
2019 Man 39 46 0 6 10 0 0 85 15 21
2019 Woman 48 28 14 8 2 1 0 77 9 173

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 Man 53 32 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 25
2022 Woman 53 35 4 5 1 2 0 90 6 240
2020 Man 52 31 7 7 0 3 0 85 8 41
2020 Woman 45 36 11 4 1 2 0 83 5 203
2019 Man 52 29 10 4 6 0 0 80 10 21
2019 Woman 55 25 9 5 2 3 0 83 8 174

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 Man 52 25 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 25
2022 Woman 61 28 4 5 1 1 0 90 6 245
2020 Man 60 28 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 41
2020 Woman 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 203
2019 Man 52 33 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 21
2019 Woman 57 29 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 173

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 Man 40 41 11 0 0 0 7 88 0 25
2022 Woman 48 30 8 5 1 4 4 84 7 245

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 Man 43 31 14 7 0 0 4 78 8 25
2022 Woman 47 26 7 6 2 7 3 82 10 245

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 Man 46 32 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 25
2022 Woman 38 31 20 3 0 9 0 75 4 245
2020 Man 56 29 7 3 0 5 0 90 3 41
2020 Woman 49 36 7 4 2 2 0 86 6 205

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 Man 43 32 18 4 0 0 3 77 4 25
2022 Woman 46 37 5 4 2 5 2 89 6 245
2020 Man 56 22 12 0 3 2 4 84 3 41
2020 Woman 49 31 8 4 3 2 3 84 8 203

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 Man 14 22 25 0 0 36 4 59 0 25
2022 Woman 19 20 12 0 1 45 3 75 2 245

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 Man 16 50 19 0 0 7 8 78 0 25
2022 Woman 34 29 13 5 2 7 9 75 9 245
2020 Man 30 17 17 5 0 23 9 68 7 41
2020 Woman 26 29 18 8 2 9 7 66 13 203
2019 Man 29 32 4 20 6 0 10 67 28 21
2019 Woman 31 30 16 5 4 10 4 71 11 172

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 Man 9 56 12 19 4 0 0 66 22 25
2022 Woman 27 41 12 13 4 2 1 70 18 240
2020 Man 32 31 12 15 0 10 0 70 17 41
2020 Woman 24 38 13 16 4 5 0 65 21 204
2019 Man 29 38 8 5 20 0 0 67 24 21
2019 Woman 24 21 16 24 10 3 1 48 36 173

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 Man 27 44 22 3 4 0 0 71 7 25
2022 Woman 37 39 13 7 1 3 0 78 9 245
2020 Man 33 33 29 2 3 0 0 66 5 41
2020 Woman 29 36 19 11 4 1 0 66 15 204
2019 Man 24 43 5 8 20 0 0 67 28 21
2019 Woman 23 27 23 18 6 3 0 52 24 170

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 Man 8 28 25 16 8 7 8 43 28 25
2022 Woman 23 21 20 8 7 15 7 56 19 240
2020 Man 21 21 18 4 8 22 5 59 17 41
2020 Woman 19 22 16 16 9 15 4 50 30 205
2019 Man 20 24 24 15 4 9 4 50 23 21
2019 Woman 18 16 22 17 10 15 3 40 33 174

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 Man 47 45 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 Woman 46 41 2 9 2 0 0 87 11 240
2020 Man 38 42 0 13 8 0 0 80 20 41
2020 Woman 41 47 3 6 2 0 0 88 9 205

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 Man 56 25 8 4 3 0 4 84 8 25
2022 Woman 52 31 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 245
2020 Man 36 37 10 10 5 0 3 75 15 41
2020 Woman 29 44 8 12 5 0 1 74 18 204
2019 Man 32 45 14 8 0 0 0 77 8 21
2019 Woman 44 37 7 9 3 0 1 81 12 174

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 Man 42 26 18 11 3 0 0 68 15 25
2022 Woman 50 35 6 7 1 0 1 86 8 245
2020 Man 35 46 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 41
2020 Woman 34 43 11 8 3 1 0 78 12 204
2019 Man 50 34 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 21
2019 Woman 41 32 15 9 2 0 1 74 11 174

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 Man 81 16 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 25
2022 Woman 70 21 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 240
2020 Man 71 14 8 2 5 0 0 85 7 41
2020 Woman 79 16 2 1 1 1 0 96 2 204

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 Man 90 6 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 Woman 87 8 1 2 0 0 1 96 3 245
2019 Man 76 9 6 4 6 0 0 85 10 21
2019 Woman 78 14 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 169

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 Man 58 16 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 25
2022 Woman 43 35 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 245
2020 Man 56 22 12 4 3 3 0 80 7 41
2020 Woman 42 25 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 205
2019 Man 46 30 5 6 8 6 0 80 15 21
2019 Woman 53 23 12 8 2 1 1 78 10 174

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 Woman 6 94 245

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 56 44 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 66 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 15

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 Woman 0 100 15

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 Woman 9 91 15

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 Woman 9 91 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 5 95 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 48 52 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 34 66 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 54 46 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 47 53 15

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 Woman 24 76 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 79 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 54 46 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 14 86 15

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 Woman 48 52 15

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 Woman 29 71 15

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 Woman 28 72 15

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 Woman 16 84 15

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 Woman 0 100 15

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 Woman 11 89 15

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 Woman 9 91 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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 Woman 32 68 15

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 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 15

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 15

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 15

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 15

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 15

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 15

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 21 79 15

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 29 71 15

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 58 42 15

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 45 55 15

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 15

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 13 8 9 4 3 47 16 56 19 245
2020 Man 17 9 12 5 2 47 7 56 17 41
2020 Woman 12 13 16 6 2 41 9 51 16 204
2019 Man 15 19 14 4 15 33 0 50 29 21
2019 Woman 10 11 25 9 8 29 9 33 27 174

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 Man 33 41 11 7 0 8 0 80 8 25
2022 Woman 39 28 9 5 1 15 2 81 8 245
2020 Man 38 30 5 10 5 12 0 77 17 41
2020 Woman 30 28 20 9 1 10 1 66 12 205
2019 Man 29 34 13 4 15 6 0 66 21 21
2019 Woman 29 28 17 9 5 12 0 64 17 173

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 Woman 4 96 245

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 Man 21 8 27 4 0 33 8 49 6 25
2022 Woman 16 12 9 2 2 46 12 67 10 245
2020 Man 17 9 15 8 3 47 3 51 20 41
2020 Woman 17 14 14 2 3 40 9 63 10 202
2019 Man 25 21 13 0 12 29 0 65 16 20
2019 Woman 14 8 26 4 3 35 9 40 13 174

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 Man 42 32 18 3 0 4 0 78 3 25
2022 Woman 41 34 8 3 1 9 4 86 5 245
2020 Man 40 34 4 7 3 12 0 84 11 41
2020 Woman 36 30 19 3 1 10 1 74 5 205
2019 Man 33 28 18 4 11 6 0 64 16 21
2019 Woman 40 20 16 7 3 15 0 70 12 173

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 Man 8 92 25
2022 Woman 11 89 245
2020 Man 10 90 41
2020 Woman 11 89 205
2019 Man 8 92 21
2019 Woman 22 78 173

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 Woman 62 38 30

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 56 44 30

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 Woman 52 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 33 14 8 0 0 6 77 9 25
2022 Woman 52 33 5 3 1 3 3 91 4 245
2020 Man 59 24 2 0 8 2 5 89 8 41
2020 Woman 54 28 8 4 0 3 2 87 4 204

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 Man 57 27 0 0 16 10
2022 Woman 68 9 4 1 19 115

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 Man 67 33 10
2022 Woman 64 36 115

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 Man 33 67 10
2022 Woman 39 61 115

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 Man 67 33 10
2022 Woman 72 28 115

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 Man 50 50 10
2022 Woman 50 50 115

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 Man 28 72 10
2022 Woman 25 75 115

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 Man 16 84 10
2022 Woman 26 74 115

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 Man 27 73 10
2022 Woman 12 88 115

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 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 14 86 115

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 Man 25 75 10
2022 Woman 13 87 115

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 Man 39 61 10
2022 Woman 25 75 115

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 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 22 78 115

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 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 4 96 115

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 17 83 115

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 Man 60 16 12 0 0 0 11 86 0 10
2022 Woman 85 12 1 1 0 0 1 98 1 115

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 Man 0 16 21 7 37 0 19 54 20 10
2022 Woman 5 19 21 16 32 4 3 52 25 115

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 Man 8 28 22 0 42 0 0 42 36 10
2022 Woman 9 34 14 20 20 2 0 41 44 115
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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 Man 48 32 4 15 0 0 0 81 15 25
2022 Woman 59 26 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 245
2020 Man 46 38 3 5 8 0 0 85 13 41
2020 Woman 57 27 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 203

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 Man 6 0 11 0 55 10 18 77 8 25
2022 Woman 2 1 7 7 38 4 41 81 7 245

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 Man 17 45 12 19 7 0 0 62 26 25
2022 Woman 30 43 10 9 4 3 0 76 14 245
2020 Man 30 36 20 9 5 0 0 66 15 41
2020 Woman 29 42 14 12 3 0 0 71 15 205
2019 Man 9 43 14 10 14 10 0 57 27 21
2019 Woman 23 34 16 16 7 5 0 59 24 173

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 21 37 30 0 25
2022 Woman 8 23 38 24 8 245

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 Man 56 32 4 0 4 4 0 91 4 25
2022 Woman 61 22 10 4 1 1 0 84 5 245
2020 Man 54 29 7 2 8 0 0 83 10 41
2020 Woman 48 32 8 5 1 3 2 85 7 204

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 Man 38 24 10 27 0 0 0 63 27 25
2022 Woman 54 24 8 11 3 0 0 78 15 245
2020 Man 32 43 13 5 8 0 0 74 13 40
2020 Woman 40 32 11 13 3 0 1 72 16 203

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 Man 29 52 0 12 7 0 0 81 19 25
2022 Woman 30 44 9 10 5 2 0 76 15 245
2020 Man 32 37 7 10 13 2 0 70 23 41
2020 Woman 25 30 19 13 12 1 1 55 25 205
2019 Man 9 35 23 4 24 4 0 46 30 21
2019 Woman 19 31 22 18 9 2 0 51 27 174

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 Man 39 30 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 10
2022 Woman 16 56 12 11 3 1 0 73 14 70
2020 Man 7 44 25 15 9 0 0 51 24 13
2020 Woman 20 41 12 19 5 2 0 63 25 56

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 Man 24 28 33 8 7 0 0 52 15 25
2022 Woman 32 24 18 10 13 0 3 58 24 240
2020 Man 42 15 22 14 5 2 0 58 19 41
2020 Woman 37 25 18 14 7 0 0 62 21 205
2019 Man 15 32 38 0 14 0 0 48 14 21
2019 Woman 31 25 22 11 11 0 1 56 22 174

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 Man 11 32 14 25 18 0 0 43 43 25
2022 Woman 15 18 32 17 16 1 0 33 34 240
2020 Man 10 25 25 28 12 0 0 35 40 41
2020 Woman 11 19 30 18 22 0 0 29 40 205
2019 Man 8 27 24 29 11 0 0 36 40 21
2019 Woman 21 26 26 22 6 0 0 46 28 173

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 Man 16 20 22 19 23 0 0 36 42 25
2022 Woman 16 20 27 13 22 2 0 37 36 245
2020 Man 20 27 24 10 19 0 0 47 29 41
2020 Woman 12 19 29 15 24 1 0 32 39 205
2019 Man 10 41 4 15 29 0 0 51 45 21
2019 Woman 24 25 23 19 9 0 0 49 28 171

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 Man 26 19 22 8 26 0 0 45 33 25
2022 Woman 22 20 26 13 17 2 0 43 31 240
2020 Man 25 13 20 18 24 0 0 38 43 41
2020 Woman 12 22 23 22 20 1 0 34 43 205
2019 Man 8 24 33 20 15 0 0 32 35 21
2019 Woman 24 21 22 22 11 0 0 45 33 173

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 Man 42 28 18 8 3 0 0 70 11 25
2022 Woman 32 26 16 8 10 1 6 64 19 240
2020 Man 39 15 25 13 5 0 3 55 19 41
2020 Woman 27 23 26 8 14 0 2 51 23 204
2019 Man 28 41 10 6 10 0 6 73 16 21
2019 Woman 41 31 12 10 6 0 1 73 15 173

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 Man 41 20 20 19 0 0 0 61 19 25
2022 Woman 30 23 23 14 9 1 1 54 23 240
2020 Man 38 22 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 41
2020 Woman 22 29 17 14 18 0 1 51 32 205
2019 Man 24 46 9 6 10 0 6 74 16 21
2019 Woman 37 27 22 7 7 0 1 64 15 172

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 Man 31 31 20 11 8 0 0 62 18 25
2022 Woman 29 33 21 8 6 1 1 64 15 240
2020 Man 25 39 17 10 10 0 0 64 19 41
2020 Woman 20 32 23 18 5 1 0 53 24 205
2019 Man 26 45 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 21
2019 Woman 29 31 26 9 6 0 0 59 15 173

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 Man 23 20 23 15 20 0 0 43 34 25
2022 Woman 24 25 24 15 10 1 1 50 26 245
2020 Man 15 24 25 14 22 0 0 39 36 41
2020 Woman 14 24 27 20 13 1 0 39 34 205
2019 Man 24 34 9 20 14 0 0 57 34 21
2019 Woman 24 30 23 15 7 0 1 54 22 173

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 Man 26 17 30 19 8 0 0 43 27 25
2022 Woman 28 32 18 10 11 1 0 61 21 245
2020 Man 12 32 25 15 14 2 0 45 30 41
2020 Woman 22 25 26 15 12 0 0 47 27 205
2019 Man 24 38 4 20 14 0 0 62 34 21
2019 Woman 22 28 24 11 14 0 1 51 25 173

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 Man 56 15 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 25
2022 Woman 51 28 9 5 5 0 1 80 11 240
2020 Man 39 22 17 11 10 0 0 61 21 41
2020 Woman 43 28 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 205
2019 Man 41 25 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 21
2019 Woman 44 27 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 173

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 Man 56 32 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2022 Woman 49 25 14 6 4 0 1 75 11 245
2020 Man 37 19 14 22 8 0 0 56 30 41
2020 Woman 25 33 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 205

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 Man 52 22 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 25
2022 Woman 33 28 22 9 5 1 1 62 15 240
2020 Man 39 33 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 41
2020 Woman 28 32 25 9 6 0 0 61 14 203
2019 Man 20 53 18 10 0 0 0 73 10 21
2019 Woman 38 35 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 172

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 Man 67 18 4 4 7 0 0 85 11 25
2022 Woman 57 24 8 2 3 0 6 86 6 240
2020 Man 54 19 17 2 7 0 0 73 10 41
2020 Woman 45 29 16 6 1 1 2 75 8 204
2019 Man 37 45 4 0 8 0 6 87 9 21
2019 Woman 57 21 10 5 6 0 1 79 11 172

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 Man 67 21 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2022 Woman 54 30 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 245
2020 Man 53 25 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 41
2020 Woman 34 37 22 5 2 0 0 71 7 203

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 Man 77 11 0 4 0 0 8 96 4 25
2022 Woman 71 11 3 2 1 2 11 93 3 240
2020 Man 73 15 7 2 0 0 2 90 2 41
2020 Woman 70 18 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 204
2019 Man 52 30 4 0 4 0 10 91 5 21
2019 Woman 75 13 4 2 3 0 3 91 5 172

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 Man 90 7 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 25
2022 Woman 80 5 4 2 1 2 6 92 3 245
2020 Man 75 7 5 2 8 0 2 84 10 41
2020 Woman 78 10 2 4 3 0 3 91 7 202
2019 Man 63 21 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 21
2019 Woman 68 13 9 2 4 1 3 84 7 173

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 Man 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Woman 67 22 6 2 1 0 3 92 2 245
2020 Man 83 12 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 41
2020 Woman 71 19 5 2 2 0 2 92 3 202
2019 Man 65 15 4 0 6 0 10 89 6 21
2019 Woman 62 21 13 2 1 0 2 84 3 173

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 Man 62 26 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2022 Woman 69 13 8 4 4 0 3 84 8 240
2020 Man 68 12 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 41
2020 Woman 64 16 8 6 5 0 1 80 12 204
2019 Man 72 8 4 0 11 0 4 84 12 21
2019 Woman 62 14 10 8 5 0 2 77 13 173

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 Man 79 8 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 25
2022 Woman 64 10 4 1 1 0 20 92 2 240
2020 Man 63 17 0 0 2 0 17 97 3 41
2020 Woman 64 7 4 3 1 0 21 91 4 203
2019 Man 67 15 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 21
2019 Woman 62 12 4 1 1 0 20 92 2 172

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 Man 77 13 3 0 0 0 6 96 0 25
2022 Woman 74 13 3 1 1 1 7 94 2 240
2020 Man 83 5 5 2 2 0 3 90 5 41
2020 Woman 77 13 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 205
2019 Man 68 18 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21
2019 Woman 75 13 4 2 1 0 4 92 3 173

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 Man 75 13 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 25
2022 Woman 68 9 6 3 9 1 4 81 13 245
2020 Man 64 10 16 7 2 0 0 75 10 41
2020 Woman 67 11 9 4 6 0 2 81 10 205
2019 Man 73 13 0 0 4 0 10 95 5 21
2019 Woman 69 14 5 4 4 0 4 86 8 173

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 Man 48 37 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 25
2022 Woman 42 27 20 5 3 2 2 72 8 245
2020 Man 58 19 18 5 0 0 0 78 5 41
2020 Woman 43 28 19 7 2 0 2 72 9 205
2019 Man 54 24 13 0 0 0 10 86 0 21
2019 Woman 58 18 15 6 2 0 1 77 8 173

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 Man 3 42 33 19 4 0 0 44 23 25
2022 Woman 8 24 44 16 7 1 0 33 23 245
2020 Man 13 20 46 14 7 0 0 33 21 41
2020 Woman 9 26 31 23 10 0 0 36 33 203
2019 Man 9 43 23 25 0 0 0 52 25 21
2019 Woman 15 33 33 14 4 0 1 49 18 174

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 Man 0 32 26 29 14 0 0 42 32 25
2022 Woman 12 19 43 17 9 0 0 26 31 240
2020 Man 9 16 34 34 5 0 0 40 26 41
2020 Woman 15 26 32 21 6 0 0 27 41 205
2019 Man 10 31 27 19 13 0 0 32 41 21
2019 Woman 11 22 29 26 12 0 0 38 32 173
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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 Man 41 48 11 0 25
2022 Woman 37 49 13 1 245
2020 Man 29 59 10 3 41
2020 Woman 34 46 19 1 205

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 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 36 64 85
2020 Man 50 50 12
2020 Woman 31 69 70

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 Man 32 42 14 4 4 0 4 77 8 25
2022 Woman 32 17 13 7 7 5 20 65 18 245
2020 Man 54 17 5 7 9 3 5 77 18 41
2020 Woman 37 23 13 9 6 2 11 69 17 205
2019 Man 48 29 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 21
2019 Woman 34 19 14 11 10 1 11 60 24 173

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 Man 0 26 37 18 18 0 0 26 36 10
2022 Woman 11 13 13 20 36 1 6 26 60 85
2020 Man 17 43 8 9 15 0 7 65 27 12
2020 Woman 13 14 20 18 25 1 9 30 48 70

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 Man 0 32 24 8 36 0 0 32 44 10
2022 Woman 9 13 9 17 49 1 3 22 69 85
2020 Man 9 17 8 25 25 0 15 31 59 12
2020 Woman 12 12 14 23 35 1 3 25 60 70
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