2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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.

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	33	8	4	2	86	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	52	3	0	2	95	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	28	8	0	2	90	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	43	9	6	3	83	8	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	20	5	12	11	72	23	51

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	30	7	4	3	86	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	39	3	5	1	91	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	19	8	6	4	82	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	33	13	7	3	78	10	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	26	6	14	9	71	23	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	29	8	2	0	90	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	25	4	0	1	95	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	8	11	5	0	84	5	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	29	11	3	1	85	4	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	19	5	10	3	82	13	50

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	30	8	4	1	86	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	31	4	1	1	94	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	31	6	2	0	92	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	36	11	4	2	83	6	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	25	5	9	9	77	18	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	25	7	2	3	0	88	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	25	4	8	1	0	87	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	20	8	6	0	2	86	6	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	28	14	5	3	2	79	8	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	25	11	12	9	0	67	22	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	25	8	3	3	87	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	25	11	0	1	88	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	19	4	5	4	87	9	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	30	14	5	2	79	8	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	26	11	9	11	69	20	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	24	13	3	4	3	79	8	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	25	14	12	1	0	73	12	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	19	13	4	6	5	76	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	21	22	7	7	3	64	14	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	13	24	12	9	2	54	22	51

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	29	7	2	1	2	6	89	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	27	12	5	0	1	4	82	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	17	12	3	9	0	8	74	13	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	24	13	3	2	0	11	80	6	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	26	23	0	8	0	2	69	8	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	26	5	5	1	1	89	6	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	27	7	6	0	1	87	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	23	12	0	9	0	79	9	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	30	8	6	4	0	82	9	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	21	13	12	3	0	72	16	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	23	5	4	1	1	0	89	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	22	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	77	10	0	9	2	0	2	88	12	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	26	9	5	4	0	0	82	8	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	29	9	3	8	0	0	79	11	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	26	12	3	1	8	1	81	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	24	7	1	0	6	0	91	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	17	15	0	4	5	0	81	4	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	32	12	8	3	4	0	77	11	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	21	9	8	3	12	0	77	12	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	33	12	5	2	2	80	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	34	9	1	1	1	88	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	22	8	2	6	8	83	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	33	13	8	5	3	73	14	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	32	5	11	3	9	79	15	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	33	16	4	4	4	75	8	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	33	8	8	1	4	82	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	20	11	8	7	7	71	17	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	33	15	10	6	4	67	16	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	31	25	3	5	9	64	9	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	39	13	6	3	1	77	10	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	34	10	9	3	3	77	13	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	16	2	15	6	3	76	22	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	38	15	13	6	1	66	19	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	27	13	11	13	1	63	24	51

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	32	9	4	3	85	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	27	11	6	3	80	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	23	6	4	2	88	6	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	33	16	7	3	74	10	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	24	6	19	8	68	26	51

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	37	5	5	1	89	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	29	3	5	0	93	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	18	11	0	2	87	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	38	10	4	3	83	7	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	30	8	12	2	78	14	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	28	10	5	2	0	1	83	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	36	8	5	0	1	0	87	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	15	10	13	4	0	0	73	17	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	31	11	6	5	0	2	77	12	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	26	3	9	17	0	2	70	27	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	32	8	3	1	0	89	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	35	8	14	1	1	77	15	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	25	2	9	5	4	83	15	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	37	6	8	3	2	83	10	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	41	9	7	2	6	82	9	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	21	6	2	1	2	2	90	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	27	10	5	1	4	0	83	7	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	16	10	3	6	5	5	79	10	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	34	12	4	2	4	0	81	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	35	17	3	4	4	0	75	8	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	20	11	9	7	3	2	71	17	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	35	14	6	4	5	0	74	11	302
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	20	11	8	17	5	0	62	27	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	21	10	5	2	0	6	83	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	24	14	3	0	1	4	82	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	21	8	6	3	0	3	83	9	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	19	9	5	3	2	5	82	8	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	31	5	8	3	0	0	84	11	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	15	6	2	1	0	4	91	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	35	11	4	1	1	2	83	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	24	8	5	7	3	2	78	13	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	16	7	2	1	3	7	88	4	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	22	19	17	2	2	0	61	19	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	82	5	3	0	2	1	6	94	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	6	7	1	0	9	5	90	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	13	2	0	2	10	3	95	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	4	4	3	1	3	10	91	5	303
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	84	9	5	0	2	0	0	93	2	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	3	1	1	0	0	11	97	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	79	7	2	2	0	2	8	96	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	80	4	3	3	2	0	8	92	5	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	81	2	1	3	1	2	11	95	4	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	15	3	0	0	6	0	97	0	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	33	11	12	7	5	5	67	21	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	36	7	13	17	2	2	61	31	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	17	9	14	14	0	9	60	31	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	27	13	12	11	7	3	59	26	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	13	10	15	31	3	3	41	49	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	33	9	4	1	0	86	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	53	2	3	2	0	93	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	21	5	4	3	0	88	7	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	32	14	9	3	1	74	12	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	31	11	9	9	0	70	19	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	30	9	6	2	84	8	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	31	13	1	1	85	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	21	5	5	5	85	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	28	18	5	3	74	8	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	19	20	13	3	64	16	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	32	9	3	2	86	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	35	5	4	0	90	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	34	0	0	2	98	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	36	12	5	2	82	7	303
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	40	9	8	2	81	9	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	36	12	5	1	3	0	81	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	41	12	7	2	4	0	77	10	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	38	6	7	2	8	0	83	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	42	13	6	2	4	1	78	9	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	30	17	7	3	9	0	70	11	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	24	7	3	1	89	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	31	8	1	0	91	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	73	15	5	5	2	88	7	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	29	7	5	1	87	6	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	20	8	11	9	72	20	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	36	10	7	5	1	77	12	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	29	9	6	3	0	81	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	24	20	2	2	2	75	4	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	25	12	5	1	0	81	6	301
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	38	8	3	0	0	89	3	51

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	16	4	2	2	2	94	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	22	3	2	1	0	95	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	89	2	3	3	2	0	93	3	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	37	31	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	32	34	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	28	26	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	27	39	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	24	42	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	37	33	4	2	9	125
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	19	28	15	4	11	25
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	17	26	19	39	0	15
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	21	54	5	7	3	102
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	9	58	19	0	4	16

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	27	4	1	2	93	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	28	1	0	0	99	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	22	3	0	2	95	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	30	7	1	2	91	3	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	25	15	2	2	82	3	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	40	8	4	2	0	86	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	30	10	4	2	0	83	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	35	6	0	0	0	94	0	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	40	11	4	1	0	85	5	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	44	11	3	2	3	84	5	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	16	36	25	16	1	3	42	21	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	16	32	27	21	0	0	48	20	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	14	35	12	24	0	8	39	23	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	16	30	23	20	1	2	45	24	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	13	31	29	12	0	6	43	24	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	13	28	22	25	1	5	51	19	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	13	25	30	20	1	4	53	20	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	3	29	40	15	3	3	58	11	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	13	27	24	25	2	4	51	20	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	16	32	19	13	6	8	37	26	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	9	24	33	28	0	3	63	12	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	1	6	20	37	32	0	4	72	7	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	2	8	25	21	42	0	2	64	11	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	10	25	27	30	0	4	60	14	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	6	16	40	28	1	8	75	7	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	13	28	20	23	2	7	47	22	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	11	28	25	27	2	1	53	18	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	8	18	18	33	5	8	59	21	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	16	21	26	22	1	6	52	26	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	20	24	30	15	1	6	49	25	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	13	27	23	22	5	5	50	20	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	9	28	22	26	5	7	55	13	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	2	26	24	29	11	2	60	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	13	29	27	17	3	4	47	21	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	17	15	29	16	8	2	49	34	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	12	30	26	23	4	4	53	15	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	8	24	32	26	1	3	61	14	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	2	8	29	34	25	3	0	60	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	13	26	31	22	2	3	55	18	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	18	21	38	15	2	0	54	25	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	9	25	29	32	0	3	62	12	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	10	24	37	20	3	2	61	13	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	5	12	26	38	0	5	67	21	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	13	25	24	29	2	4	55	18	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	8	23	33	25	2	2	60	16	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	40	13	9	3	2	1	75	13	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	40	18	6	2	1	2	73	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	33	7	7	2	11	0	82	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	36	17	12	4	2	0	66	17	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	44	14	8	3	5	0	73	12	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	23	4	2	2	0	92	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	30	8	3	3	0	85	7	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	71	13	6	4	3	3	87	7	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	27	5	8	2	2	85	10	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	16	17	21	2	0	60	22	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	21	3	1	1	0	95	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	27	3	0	0	0	97	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	71	18	6	3	0	2	90	3	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	28	6	2	1	0	91	3	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	36	3	3	2	0	92	5	49

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	27	5	2	1	0	91	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	31	6	5	0	1	89	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	26	5	3	2	2	90	5	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	31	10	4	1	1	84	5	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	24	16	11	2	0	71	13	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	28	8	2	1	4	88	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	37	9	1	2	1	87	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	17	11	7	0	5	81	7	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	35	9	3	2	2	86	5	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	37	9	2	3	3	85	5	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	37	9	1	1	9	1	88	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	32	16	1	2	9	0	79	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	29	14	4	3	5	0	77	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	31	12	5	1	4	1	81	6	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	32	11	0	5	5	0	83	5	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	25	4	0	1	94	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	27	0	2	0	98	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	79	13	4	0	4	92	4	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	28	7	1	2	90	2	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	26	13	2	2	84	3	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	23	9	3	3	5	6	84	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	21	13	2	2	10	8	79	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	16	4	12	7	8	2	73	22	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	22	10	2	4	6	6	82	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	21	11	1	0	10	8	86	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	7	11	14	11	5	2	61	27	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	25	15	4	2	22	2	71	9	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	27	15	8	1	23	3	68	12	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	6	26	9	0	10	2	60	10	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	27	6	4	4	4	6	85	9	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	18	7	7	1	8	6	82	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	30	2	12	0	2	0	86	12	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	16	19	2	4	43	4	54	10	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	15	21	5	0	46	6	47	10	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	10	20	0	0	39	2	66	0	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	26	11	3	2	11	9	80	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	26	19	2	1	7	8	74	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	8	7	3	9	15	7	76	15	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	24	12	8	3	9	5	73	13	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	24	20	9	2	3	2	68	11	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	37	10	6	3	2	1	80	9	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	38	11	1	0	8	1	87	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	24	3	6	12	3	0	79	18	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	33	16	6	5	1	3	72	11	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	31	12	3	5	3	0	79	9	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	36	13	3	2	2	0	81	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	28	11	2	2	2	1	85	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	21	11	12	0	5	0	77	12	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	42	15	3	3	2	0	79	6	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	34	16	8	3	2	0	73	11	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	24	14	7	6	11	8	67	16	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	29	10	4	2	17	3	79	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	20	10	0	14	10	3	72	16	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	18	20	9	7	14	9	55	20	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	16	19	13	8	13	0	54	24	51
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	12	21	3	3	30	0	61	9	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	29	2	4	1	94	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	40	4	1	0	95	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	27	0	2	2	96	4	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	68	24	5	2	0	1	93	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	19	6	4	0	4	89	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	80	18	2	0	0	0	98	0	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	30	2	4	2	1	92	6	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	15	2	6	6	2	86	12	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	23	2	3	0	96	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	17	6	3	0	91	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	20	6	0	5	89	5	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	29	8	1	1	89	2	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	23	0	3	0	97	3	50

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	80	15	3	1	96	1	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	85	12	3	0	97	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	81	19	0	0	100	0	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	87	10	2	1	1	0	97	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	91	5	2	0	0	2	98	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	90	6	2	2	0	0	96	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	85	10	2	1	2	0	95	2	302
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	91	2	0	0	0	8	100	0	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	26	10	2	1	1	0	87	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	30	2	0	0	6	0	97	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	20	11	4	0	2	0	85	4	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	22	11	2	1	1	0	85	3	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	83	12	3	0	0	0	2	97	0	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	385
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	87	51

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	25

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	53	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	36	25

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	25

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	67	25

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	63	25

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	47	25

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	60	25

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	58	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	25

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	29	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	44	25

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	74	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	72	25

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	25

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	25

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	78	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	41	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	39	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	73	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	25

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	86	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	67	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	52	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	72	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	12	9	2	2	42	15	71	9	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	12	11	1	0	46	17	67	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	9	11	0	7	37	19	58	16	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	11	13	5	3	35	15	58	15	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	18	10	3	3	35	3	73	11	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	33	10	2	1	16	2	84	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	25	8	3	0	15	4	85	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	26	13	3	4	14	5	76	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	28	15	4	4	17	2	73	9	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	26	13	3	5	8	2	77	9	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	385
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	306

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	20

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	76	24	20

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	17

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	17

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	20

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	56	20

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	74	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	17

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	56	20

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	20

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	20

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	17

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	17

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	17

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	20

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	17

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	17

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	17

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	17

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	42	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	17

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	49	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	45	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	74	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	12	7	1	2	44	11	78	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	7	15	3	0	43	8	64	7	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	11	14	0	3	37	10	66	6	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	11	15	3	2	35	14	61	9	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	16	18	0	3	27	6	69	5	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	29	7	2	2	18	2	86	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	22	7	4	0	16	1	86	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	22	16	3	0	17	5	76	4	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	22	19	3	1	16	3	72	5	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	32	11	3	2	13	2	81	6	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	92	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	86	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	40	20

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	82	18	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	80	20	53

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	35	0	4	0	8	0	96	4	15
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	17	13	4	0	0	2	83	4	44

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	28	5	3	1	2	5	92	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	36	1	0	0	0	3	99	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	25	4	5	5	0	9	84	12	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	11	6	5	37	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	22	8	6	36	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	34	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	81	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	34	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	62	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	56	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	75	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	76	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	76	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	89	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	86	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	81	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	74	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	65	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	85	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	87	8	2	1	3	0	1	95	4	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	26	3	0	0	0	5	97	0	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	10	18	13	46	5	4	64	16	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	26	11	0	43	3	5	47	42	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	24	19	18	28	6	0	49	31	100
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	41	15	0	25	3	5	27	57	20

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	22	4	4	1	1	1	90	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	29	2	3	4	2	1	90	8	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	15	5	3	7	2	5	84	10	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	2	6	6	44	4	35	82	8	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	7	7	2	35	9	36	67	20	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	8	18	3	44	12	14	65	11	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	36	10	3	1	2	85	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	41	8	6	0	2	86	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	23	5	5	5	6	84	11	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	37	13	6	3	5	77	9	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	31	11	2	3	5	83	5	50

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	32	35	16	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	30	30	13	4	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	26	33	12	9	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	22	8	1	1	4	1	91	1	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	23	6	0	0	5	1	94	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	21	0	8	4	9	5	86	14	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	22	7	7	4	2	0	81	12	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	23	5	7	5	6	1	82	12	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	26	5	5	13	2	5	75	20	35

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	38	11	5	1	1	82	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	38	5	6	0	0	89	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	29	8	8	3	6	80	11	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	30	15	7	3	5	73	11	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	37	22	3	3	3	71	7	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	45	8	10	3	1	0	79	13	110
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	47	13	6	0	5	1	79	7	82

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	23	10	4	3	3	83	6	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	30	11	2	5	1	82	7	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	32	16	8	3	2	72	12	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	29	12	4	7	1	77	11	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	16	11	17	5	0	67	22	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	28	25	17	9	1	49	26	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	31	21	15	8	0	56	23	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	26	21	14	8	0	57	22	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	33	24	11	6	1	59	18	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	25	25	3	6	0	65	9	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	32	18	11	2	0	1	69	13	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	37	8	2	1	2	2	88	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	39	7	6	2	0	0	84	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	30	17	7	3	0	2	72	11	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	26	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	22	22	16	8	1	1	53	25	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	28	21	11	12	1	0	56	23	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	38	10	15	11	0	2	64	26	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	29	21	11	8	0	1	60	20	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	21	25	14	1	0	0	59	15	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	25	14	8	3	0	4	74	11	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	23	8	9	2	0	3	81	11	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	11	8	0	2	0	9	89	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	16	13	2	2	1	5	82	5	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	19	6	3	2	0	17	87	6	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	27	18	10	3	0	69	13	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	26	18	12	1	0	69	13	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	30	12	3	5	0	80	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	24	16	6	5	2	72	11	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	29	15	6	8	0	71	14	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	33	12	5	1	0	2	82	7	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	23	14	6	2	2	2	77	8	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	35	7	0	5	0	0	88	5	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	31	19	4	2	0	3	74	6	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	25	21	2	5	6	0	71	7	50

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	32	16	8	4	1	73	11	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	26	19	6	4	0	72	10	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	18	23	2	6	0	69	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	32	13	10	5	2	73	14	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	31	8	8	7	0	78	14	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	29	10	5	2	0	0	83	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	26	10	11	2	2	0	76	14	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	16	11	0	10	0	0	79	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	28	11	8	4	1	3	76	12	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	31	10	11	3	0	0	76	14	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	25	8	3	3	0	1	85	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	17	18	4	2	0	3	75	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	22	7	3	10	6	0	79	14	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	20	12	5	4	1	3	79	9	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	27	14	5	9	0	0	72	14	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	24	9	4	2	0	1	85	6	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	25	9	4	1	1	0	86	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	20	3	2	8	3	0	86	10	35

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	30	13	5	2	0	79	7	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	34	17	6	2	0	75	8	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	29	12	10	5	0	73	15	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	29	10	4	2	3	82	7	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	25	8	2	7	0	84	8	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	78	11	5	2	1	0	3	92	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	12	6	0	2	1	2	91	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	72	15	0	0	7	6	0	92	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	13	6	2	2	1	3	91	4	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	13	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	50

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	26	8	3	1	1	88	4	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	21	8	4	2	0	86	6	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	29	5	5	3	6	86	9	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	85	5	1	1	1	0	7	97	2	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	6	2	2	2	2	4	93	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	13	9	5	0	0	3	85	5	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	6	2	2	1	1	6	95	3	304
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	13	3	0	2	0	2	95	2	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	84	5	3	1	2	0	5	93	3	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	8	1	2	2	2	4	94	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	72	8	8	3	9	0	0	80	12	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	79	8	5	2	2	0	5	92	3	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	10	5	0	2	6	0	93	2	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	17	6	1	1	0	3	92	1	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	75	14	4	2	0	2	3	93	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	13	5	0	6	0	0	89	6	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	24	7	2	1	0	4	90	3	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	32	8	7	2	0	0	83	8	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	14	7	1	2	0	3	90	3	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	79	12	2	2	0	2	3	95	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	10	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	12	10	5	4	0	4	80	9	303
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	19	23	2	3	0	0	72	5	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	12	4	1	1	0	19	92	3	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	75	8	0	0	0	2	16	100	0	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	8	0	0	2	0	16	97	3	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	9	5	1	0	0	25	92	1	303
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	7	3	0	0	0	18	96	0	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	14	6	2	1	0	7	91	3	380
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	20	10	1	0	3	2	89	1	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	70	12	12	0	2	0	4	85	2	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	76	11	4	1	1	0	6	93	3	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	13	8	0	0	6	0	91	0	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	82	7	2	2	2	1	4	93	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	15	5	0	5	4	1	90	5	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	14	8	12	8	0	3	71	20	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	11	8	1	2	0	3	89	3	306
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	87	5	6	0	0	0	2	94	0	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	27	12	3	1	0	3	83	5	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	28	8	0	2	2	2	89	3	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	28	11	7	0	0	0	82	7	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	26	9	3	1	0	3	86	4	305
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	13	19	6	0	0	0	75	6	50

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	33	40	11	2	0	47	13	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	34	44	9	0	0	47	9	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	33	39	6	2	3	52	8	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	36	26	8	2	0	64	11	307
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	41	13	12	2	0	73	14	51

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	15	42	23	16	0	39	19	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	15	39	30	14	0	44	18	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	2	33	37	19	0	56	11	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	9	33	27	20	1	48	19	303
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	10	51	18	16	0	35	15	49

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	70	13	3	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	75	13	2	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	66	20	0	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	56	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	13	10	5	5	3	24	74	12	385
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	20	7	3	3	4	17	83	8	75
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	10	8	5	3	2	18	80	10	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	13	16	7	7	1	12	64	17	303
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	17	5	14	3	0	7	76	19	51

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	19	15	14	13	2	6	54	30	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	20	10	11	41	0	11	30	58	50

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

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

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

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

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)

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

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

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

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

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

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

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

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