2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 38 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 160
2022 Woman 56 35 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 325
2020 Man 54 28 12 4 3 0 0 82 6 146
2020 Woman 46 38 8 5 1 0 0 85 6 272
2019 Man 41 36 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 127
2019 Woman 42 40 8 6 5 0 0 82 11 242
2018 Man 32 45 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 113
2018 Woman 42 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 197

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 160
2022 Woman 61 27 6 4 3 0 0 88 7 325
2020 Man 49 39 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 147
2020 Woman 46 37 9 4 4 0 0 84 8 273
2019 Man 50 30 15 4 1 0 0 80 5 127
2019 Woman 40 36 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 240
2018 Man 37 41 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 113
2018 Woman 44 34 11 5 6 0 0 79 10 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 160
2022 Woman 67 25 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 325
2020 Man 57 32 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 146
2020 Woman 55 35 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 271
2019 Man 55 25 15 4 1 0 0 80 5 127
2019 Woman 56 29 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 238
2018 Man 51 34 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 112
2018 Woman 59 27 10 1 2 0 0 86 3 197

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 160
2022 Woman 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 325
2020 Man 59 28 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 148
2020 Woman 52 36 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 273
2019 Man 47 33 13 4 1 0 2 82 5 127
2019 Woman 46 37 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 242
2018 Man 48 35 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 114
2018 Woman 48 36 12 1 3 0 0 84 5 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 25 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 160
2022 Woman 65 24 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 325
2020 Man 59 28 6 3 1 1 1 89 4 148
2020 Woman 60 22 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 268
2019 Man 61 20 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 127
2019 Woman 42 33 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 242
2018 Man 43 34 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 114
2018 Woman 37 34 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 24 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 160
2022 Woman 65 24 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 325
2020 Man 58 33 5 2 1 0 1 91 4 147
2020 Woman 58 26 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 269
2019 Man 57 22 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 127
2019 Woman 42 33 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 240
2018 Man 41 37 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 114
2018 Woman 36 34 17 10 2 1 0 71 12 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 24 15 4 3 1 0 76 8 160
2022 Woman 54 23 12 5 3 3 0 80 8 325
2020 Man 52 23 14 3 4 3 1 78 8 148
2020 Woman 48 20 17 4 5 4 1 72 10 269
2019 Man 48 18 22 5 5 1 0 67 10 127
2019 Woman 35 22 20 10 8 5 0 60 19 241
2018 Man 39 23 17 12 7 2 0 63 20 114
2018 Woman 34 18 27 12 7 1 1 53 19 197
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 33 6 2 0 3 3 91 3 160
2022 Woman 54 24 10 3 1 1 7 85 5 325
2020 Man 62 24 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 148
2020 Woman 55 20 11 5 1 2 6 82 7 272
2019 Man 51 27 12 2 1 1 6 83 4 127
2019 Woman 41 25 15 3 5 0 11 74 9 242

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 27 8 5 0 2 0 86 6 160
2022 Woman 64 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 320
2020 Man 59 30 6 1 1 0 1 91 3 148
2020 Woman 59 24 8 4 4 1 0 83 8 270
2019 Man 61 25 7 5 2 1 0 87 7 127
2019 Woman 46 31 10 7 5 0 1 78 11 241
2018 Man 40 44 7 6 2 1 0 84 9 113
2018 Woman 45 34 10 5 3 1 1 81 8 195

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 22 7 2 1 1 0 89 4 160
2022 Woman 69 21 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 325
2020 Man 70 20 7 1 1 0 1 90 3 148
2020 Woman 71 16 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 272
2019 Man 57 28 8 5 2 1 0 85 8 127
2019 Woman 54 25 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 241
2018 Man 49 31 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 113
2018 Woman 52 26 13 4 3 0 1 79 8 195

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 26 11 3 1 6 0 84 4 160
2022 Woman 51 25 11 3 1 8 1 84 4 325
2020 Man 56 23 10 1 1 7 1 86 3 148
2020 Woman 54 27 7 3 2 6 0 87 5 272
2019 Man 45 27 14 5 4 5 0 76 9 127
2019 Woman 41 33 11 8 2 5 0 78 11 241
2018 Man 35 34 14 7 4 6 0 73 12 114
2018 Woman 38 34 13 7 2 6 0 76 10 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 34 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 160
2022 Woman 48 32 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 325
2020 Man 54 27 11 3 1 2 1 84 5 148
2020 Woman 51 31 6 6 3 3 0 85 9 269
2019 Man 42 30 9 10 5 3 0 74 16 127
2019 Woman 37 35 12 8 4 4 0 75 13 240
2018 Man 32 36 13 10 6 3 0 70 17 114
2018 Woman 33 32 16 10 6 3 0 67 17 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 32 13 3 7 4 0 76 11 160
2022 Woman 42 33 14 6 2 4 0 78 8 325
2020 Man 46 30 12 4 1 6 1 81 6 148
2020 Woman 43 32 10 6 3 6 0 80 9 272
2019 Man 35 30 13 10 8 3 0 68 19 127
2019 Woman 29 33 18 9 6 6 0 66 16 241
2018 Man 24 27 22 14 8 4 0 54 23 114
2018 Woman 24 32 19 13 7 5 0 59 20 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 29 13 5 7 1 0 74 12 160
2022 Woman 38 41 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 325
2020 Man 40 33 13 7 2 3 1 76 10 147
2020 Woman 39 35 9 8 4 4 0 77 13 273
2019 Man 34 34 14 12 5 1 0 69 17 127
2019 Woman 24 37 15 13 8 2 0 63 22 241
2018 Man 24 39 9 20 6 2 0 64 26 114
2018 Woman 23 33 16 19 8 1 0 57 27 199
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 31 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 160
2022 Woman 54 30 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 325
2020 Man 48 37 8 3 3 1 1 87 5 147
2020 Woman 44 36 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 273
2019 Man 42 29 18 7 2 0 2 73 9 127
2019 Woman 40 35 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 241
2018 Man 29 44 11 12 3 1 0 73 16 114
2018 Woman 42 33 10 11 5 0 0 75 15 196

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 37 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 160
2022 Woman 59 33 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 325
2020 Man 47 40 9 1 3 0 0 87 5 146
2020 Woman 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 272
2019 Man 43 35 12 5 2 0 3 81 7 126
2019 Woman 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 240
2018 Man 26 44 19 5 6 0 0 70 11 114
2018 Woman 43 33 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 31 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 160
2022 Woman 58 27 7 6 2 0 1 86 7 325
2020 Man 55 32 7 3 1 0 2 89 4 147
2020 Woman 58 24 9 5 2 1 1 83 8 272
2019 Man 47 32 12 5 3 1 1 80 8 127
2019 Woman 40 31 10 8 8 0 4 73 16 242
2018 Man 41 39 11 5 3 1 0 82 8 112
2018 Woman 42 35 11 6 3 0 2 79 9 196

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 35 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 160
2022 Woman 58 30 5 5 1 0 0 88 7 325
2020 Man 46 38 6 4 5 1 1 85 9 148
2020 Woman 44 39 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 268
2019 Man 39 35 6 11 1 0 7 81 13 126
2019 Woman 44 39 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 241
2018 Man 36 37 10 12 2 0 2 74 15 114
2018 Woman 41 41 4 9 3 0 2 84 12 195

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 24 7 3 2 2 2 88 5 160
2022 Woman 66 19 7 2 1 4 1 89 4 325
2020 Man 62 22 8 2 1 3 2 89 3 148
2020 Woman 62 18 13 2 2 2 2 83 4 272

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 35 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 160
2022 Woman 48 31 12 4 2 4 0 82 6 325
2020 Man 43 35 11 4 5 3 0 79 9 147
2020 Woman 45 33 11 5 3 3 0 80 8 273
2019 Man 37 34 13 7 5 5 0 75 12 124
2019 Woman 36 32 13 8 7 4 0 70 16 240
2018 Man 28 40 11 11 8 2 0 69 19 115
2018 Woman 31 32 15 11 7 4 1 66 19 196

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 23 11 4 1 0 6 82 5 160
2022 Woman 57 21 10 4 2 0 6 83 7 325
2020 Man 56 23 10 3 3 2 3 83 7 148
2020 Woman 53 19 12 6 3 0 7 77 10 273
2019 Man 57 22 12 3 2 3 2 83 5 127
2019 Woman 59 20 6 5 3 0 6 85 9 241

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 23 7 3 1 1 3 88 4 160
2022 Woman 71 15 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 325
2020 Man 60 21 10 2 2 3 2 85 5 148
2020 Woman 61 20 10 1 1 1 5 87 2 272
2019 Man 63 17 7 2 4 2 5 86 7 127
2019 Woman 56 16 10 5 2 3 7 81 8 240

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 80 8 2 0 3 2 5 95 4 160
2022 Woman 81 4 4 0 1 3 6 94 2 325
2020 Man 78 8 6 2 1 3 3 90 4 148
2020 Woman 79 6 4 1 1 2 7 93 3 273
2019 Man 81 3 4 1 4 1 7 90 5 126
2019 Woman 72 5 3 3 1 5 10 91 5 239

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 85 4 0 1 1 1 8 97 2 160
2022 Woman 81 3 2 1 0 0 11 95 2 325
2020 Man 80 7 1 0 2 4 6 97 2 148
2020 Woman 77 6 4 0 1 1 12 95 1 273
2019 Man 82 4 3 1 1 1 10 96 1 127
2019 Woman 78 3 0 3 0 3 11 95 4 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 31 10 10 10 3 5 68 21 160
2022 Woman 26 34 10 13 9 4 4 65 24 325
2020 Man 37 29 15 8 8 1 2 68 17 148
2020 Woman 32 24 12 13 8 6 5 62 24 271
2019 Man 31 25 14 14 7 7 3 62 23 126
2019 Woman 24 22 12 12 19 8 4 52 35 241
2018 Man 20 38 13 13 13 2 1 59 27 115
2018 Woman 20 25 15 17 14 4 5 49 34 198

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 160
2022 Woman 54 32 7 4 1 0 1 87 6 325
2020 Man 54 32 8 2 3 0 1 86 6 147
2020 Woman 47 38 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 271
2019 Man 54 29 11 3 3 0 0 82 6 127
2019 Woman 33 35 15 12 4 0 1 69 16 240
2018 Man 38 38 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 114
2018 Woman 44 31 10 7 7 1 1 76 14 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 34 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 160
2022 Woman 59 26 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 325
2020 Man 51 32 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 147
2020 Woman 52 30 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 273
2019 Man 49 24 17 6 2 0 2 74 8 127
2019 Woman 41 29 21 6 3 0 0 70 9 240
2018 Man 37 37 15 8 3 0 0 74 12 114
2018 Woman 43 32 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 36 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 160
2022 Woman 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 325
2020 Man 50 37 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 146
2020 Woman 48 37 8 4 2 0 1 85 7 272
2019 Man 43 38 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 126
2019 Woman 42 38 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 239
2018 Man 33 41 17 8 2 0 0 74 10 111
2018 Woman 46 35 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 37 15 5 2 3 0 78 7 160
2022 Woman 43 36 9 6 2 4 0 82 8 325
2020 Man 41 43 9 5 1 1 1 85 6 148
2020 Woman 38 40 12 4 1 4 0 82 5 272
2019 Man 36 44 8 8 3 2 0 81 11 126
2019 Woman 29 37 17 6 3 6 1 71 10 242
2018 Man 32 42 17 4 3 2 0 75 8 114
2018 Woman 27 39 15 9 3 5 2 71 13 198

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 24 10 5 0 1 0 85 5 160
2022 Woman 68 24 4 2 1 0 1 92 3 325
2020 Man 58 31 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 146
2020 Woman 61 22 5 8 3 0 1 84 12 270
2019 Man 56 31 6 6 1 0 1 88 7 127
2019 Woman 59 25 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 242
2018 Man 44 36 11 4 4 1 0 81 8 112
2018 Woman 56 25 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 195

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 37 10 4 6 0 1 81 10 160
2022 Woman 41 34 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 325
2020 Man 43 32 17 3 5 0 0 75 8 147
2020 Woman 39 28 20 8 5 0 1 68 12 272
2019 Man 60 23 10 4 4 0 0 83 8 125
2019 Woman 56 27 11 5 1 0 0 84 6 238
2018 Man 48 31 13 5 4 0 0 78 8 114
2018 Woman 48 27 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 199

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 18 4 1 0 1 2 95 1 160
2022 Woman 77 14 4 2 0 2 1 93 2 325

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 36 32 160
2022 Woman 33 37 30 325
2020 Man 19 44 38 148
2020 Woman 24 39 36 272
2019 Man 34 23 43 127
2019 Woman 35 29 36 241
2018 Man 29 38 33 115
2018 Woman 30 30 40 199

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 26 32 11 3 8 50
2022 Woman 12 36 31 5 7 9 110
2020 Man 21 21 52 0 7 0 29
2020 Woman 9 23 52 3 9 4 68
2019 Man 9 23 52 3 7 5 45
2019 Woman 9 15 55 4 16 1 74
2018 Man 7 13 65 12 0 4 35
2018 Woman 12 8 60 8 8 3 61
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 37 6 0 3 0 0 92 3 160
2022 Woman 74 21 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 325
2020 Man 57 37 3 1 1 0 0 94 3 146
2020 Woman 65 30 2 1 1 0 0 95 3 272
2019 Man 55 35 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 127
2019 Woman 60 29 9 1 1 0 0 88 3 241
2018 Man 54 32 11 2 2 0 0 86 3 114
2018 Woman 63 32 3 0 0 0 0 96 1 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 42 7 2 5 0 0 85 7 160
2022 Woman 51 36 7 5 1 0 0 87 5 325
2020 Man 45 40 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 148
2020 Woman 47 37 8 4 0 3 0 86 5 270
2019 Man 42 42 8 6 1 1 0 85 8 127
2019 Woman 42 39 11 5 1 1 0 82 6 242
2018 Man 31 40 18 6 4 1 0 71 10 115
2018 Woman 43 38 12 3 1 2 1 83 5 199

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 21 41 21 14 0 1 35 24 160
2022 Woman 6 12 32 28 19 1 3 48 19 325
2020 Man 4 20 31 26 15 1 4 42 25 148
2020 Woman 5 15 35 28 13 1 1 43 21 272
2019 Man 6 14 28 27 19 1 5 49 22 127
2019 Woman 7 15 33 23 17 2 3 42 23 240
2018 Man 8 20 35 25 11 1 1 36 29 112
2018 Woman 6 18 28 29 17 1 2 47 25 197

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 12 21 33 23 2 2 59 20 160
2022 Woman 4 12 32 20 24 1 6 48 18 325
2020 Man 3 10 20 37 21 4 4 63 15 147
2020 Woman 4 15 30 29 17 1 4 48 20 271
2019 Man 5 12 27 21 25 3 7 51 20 126
2019 Woman 7 15 25 24 24 2 3 50 23 242
2018 Man 8 14 30 21 17 6 3 42 24 114
2018 Woman 8 16 35 20 16 3 3 38 25 197

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 1 10 27 33 28 0 2 62 11 160
2022 Woman 3 7 21 34 30 1 3 67 11 325
2020 Man 3 6 21 44 22 0 4 69 10 148
2020 Woman 4 8 31 31 24 0 3 57 12 269
2019 Man 5 5 24 30 27 1 8 62 11 125
2019 Woman 3 10 22 30 32 1 2 64 14 241
2018 Man 2 5 31 35 23 2 3 61 7 114
2018 Woman 4 6 33 31 24 1 1 56 10 198

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 Man 7 13 33 21 21 3 3 44 21 160
2022 Woman 7 11 25 21 27 2 8 52 20 325
2020 Man 5 12 25 30 21 2 4 55 19 148
2020 Woman 9 16 27 21 23 1 3 46 26 270
2019 Man 5 16 23 28 19 2 9 52 23 125
2019 Woman 8 17 20 27 23 1 4 53 26 242
2018 Man 6 21 22 28 17 2 4 47 29 114
2018 Woman 9 19 27 21 18 1 3 41 30 199

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 2 13 29 25 21 6 4 51 17 160
2022 Woman 6 11 25 23 24 5 6 52 19 325
2020 Man 3 6 27 29 26 5 4 60 10 148
2020 Woman 3 10 22 28 28 6 4 62 15 271
2019 Man 7 15 25 27 15 5 7 48 25 126
2019 Woman 8 11 26 28 22 4 2 53 20 241
2018 Man 10 19 23 27 14 4 5 44 31 114
2018 Woman 13 19 24 21 17 4 3 40 35 197

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 13 26 31 24 3 1 57 16 160
2022 Woman 2 10 30 27 23 4 4 54 14 325
2020 Man 2 12 22 37 20 3 4 61 15 148
2020 Woman 5 12 27 28 22 4 2 53 18 272
2019 Man 5 11 21 37 21 1 5 61 17 126
2019 Woman 7 14 25 29 21 3 1 52 22 240
2018 Man 12 12 31 22 17 4 2 42 26 114
2018 Woman 7 13 36 22 16 4 3 41 21 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 6 27 28 30 2 1 59 13 160
2022 Woman 2 10 24 31 30 0 4 63 12 325
2020 Man 6 8 27 32 23 0 4 57 14 148
2020 Woman 3 14 33 30 17 1 2 49 17 271
2019 Man 6 16 24 21 26 1 5 50 24 127
2019 Woman 4 10 26 30 26 2 2 58 14 241

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 44 12 7 4 2 1 76 12 160
2022 Woman 36 36 14 9 2 3 1 74 12 325
2020 Man 32 39 16 5 3 4 1 75 8 147
2020 Woman 34 37 11 9 4 5 0 75 13 268
2019 Man 35 34 14 10 5 2 1 70 15 127
2019 Woman 26 35 17 14 5 4 0 63 19 239

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 27 3 2 2 1 0 93 4 160
2022 Woman 70 20 5 3 2 0 0 90 6 325
2020 Man 68 24 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 147
2020 Woman 59 24 7 7 2 1 0 85 9 272
2019 Man 57 27 1 11 4 2 0 85 14 127
2019 Woman 52 25 9 10 1 2 0 79 12 241
2018 Man 47 33 9 3 6 1 1 82 9 114
2018 Woman 51 26 8 10 3 1 0 78 13 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 72 24 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 160
2022 Woman 74 21 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 325
2020 Man 72 23 1 2 2 0 1 96 4 147
2020 Woman 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 268
2019 Man 66 25 4 1 3 1 0 92 5 126
2019 Woman 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 240
2018 Man 54 34 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 114
2018 Woman 59 33 4 3 0 0 0 92 4 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 33 6 1 1 1 0 92 2 160
2022 Woman 67 23 5 4 1 0 0 91 5 325
2020 Man 66 23 6 2 2 1 1 91 4 146
2020 Woman 56 33 7 1 1 2 0 91 2 270
2019 Man 56 27 12 2 1 2 0 85 3 127
2019 Woman 48 35 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 240
2018 Man 48 40 9 0 2 0 1 89 2 114
2018 Woman 50 30 11 5 1 1 2 82 6 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 27 10 1 2 5 0 87 3 160
2022 Woman 58 29 7 2 1 2 0 89 4 325
2020 Man 55 32 8 1 1 2 1 91 1 147
2020 Woman 52 33 9 4 0 2 0 86 4 272
2019 Man 61 28 8 1 2 1 0 89 3 126
2019 Woman 40 43 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 242
2018 Man 42 39 11 1 3 3 1 84 4 112
2018 Woman 42 39 9 4 1 3 0 84 6 197

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 37 8 1 2 8 1 88 3 160
2022 Woman 43 35 11 2 1 8 0 85 3 325
2020 Man 50 28 12 2 1 6 1 84 4 147
2020 Woman 47 31 9 4 2 6 1 84 7 273
2019 Man 51 28 12 4 1 4 0 82 5 127
2019 Woman 45 31 11 6 1 4 2 81 8 241
2018 Man 39 32 9 4 3 10 2 81 8 112
2018 Woman 42 30 14 3 3 7 0 79 6 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 26 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 160
2022 Woman 72 23 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 325
2020 Man 71 25 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 148
2020 Woman 70 23 4 2 1 0 0 93 2 270
2019 Man 74 21 4 0 1 1 0 95 1 127
2019 Woman 55 31 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 240
2018 Man 57 34 4 1 3 0 0 91 4 113
2018 Woman 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 196

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 21 8 3 6 6 6 81 10 160
2022 Woman 52 21 10 4 1 6 6 83 6 325

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 16 11 2 6 6 6 78 9 160
2022 Woman 49 24 9 2 3 7 6 84 5 325

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 24 14 3 2 23 1 76 6 160
2022 Woman 28 23 17 7 2 21 2 66 12 325
2020 Man 43 30 13 2 1 10 1 82 4 148
2020 Woman 38 25 15 4 3 13 2 73 9 273

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 25 7 2 8 3 6 82 11 160
2022 Woman 51 26 6 5 1 5 5 86 7 325
2020 Man 52 32 6 2 1 4 3 90 3 148
2020 Woman 49 27 8 4 3 5 4 84 7 269

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 14 22 2 6 38 2 49 14 160
2022 Woman 12 15 18 1 1 47 6 57 6 325

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 30 9 4 3 9 7 81 8 160
2022 Woman 39 23 13 2 2 11 9 78 6 325
2020 Man 40 33 12 3 1 5 7 83 4 148
2020 Woman 34 25 14 8 2 8 8 70 13 271
2019 Man 51 19 10 4 2 12 2 82 6 127
2019 Woman 31 25 15 10 3 8 6 66 16 240
2018 Man 26 33 18 7 5 8 3 66 14 113
2018 Woman 28 32 16 11 4 5 5 66 16 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 38 12 2 5 4 1 81 7 160
2022 Woman 44 33 9 6 3 4 1 81 9 325
2020 Man 41 37 12 3 2 5 1 82 6 146
2020 Woman 44 35 7 7 2 3 1 82 10 270
2019 Man 36 33 15 6 5 2 2 72 11 127
2019 Woman 37 35 14 4 5 2 3 76 9 238
2018 Man 34 33 10 14 4 4 1 71 19 114
2018 Woman 41 34 10 6 5 3 0 78 11 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 35 12 2 3 1 0 83 6 160
2022 Woman 47 32 11 5 1 3 0 82 6 325
2020 Man 49 33 12 0 2 4 0 86 2 148
2020 Woman 49 28 13 4 1 5 0 81 5 270
2019 Man 40 39 12 4 3 1 0 80 8 125
2019 Woman 33 41 18 4 2 2 0 75 6 239
2018 Man 30 40 16 6 4 5 0 73 10 114
2018 Woman 31 38 23 6 2 1 0 69 8 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 22 11 9 6 14 5 68 18 160
2022 Woman 32 25 13 5 6 11 8 71 13 325
2020 Man 37 25 15 6 3 11 3 72 10 147
2020 Woman 31 23 14 6 6 14 6 68 15 272
2019 Man 37 14 19 7 4 16 3 63 13 127
2019 Woman 20 19 20 10 9 13 10 51 24 242
2018 Man 21 24 19 11 8 16 1 55 22 113
2018 Woman 21 20 18 10 11 16 4 52 26 197

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 35 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 160
2022 Woman 66 29 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 325
2020 Man 52 37 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 148
2020 Woman 47 43 2 7 2 0 0 90 9 271

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 27 8 1 0 1 1 90 2 160
2022 Woman 72 21 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 325
2020 Man 46 29 12 6 3 1 2 77 10 147
2020 Woman 42 39 6 8 2 1 2 83 11 271
2019 Man 61 29 3 3 3 0 1 90 6 127
2019 Woman 62 25 2 8 2 0 1 88 9 242

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 67 26 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 160
2022 Woman 76 19 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 325
2020 Man 52 34 8 2 1 1 1 88 4 147
2020 Woman 50 34 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 271
2019 Man 63 26 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 126
2019 Woman 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 239

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 73 20 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 160
2022 Woman 85 13 1 0 0 0 1 98 0 325
2020 Man 81 16 3 0 1 0 0 97 1 148
2020 Woman 81 12 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 272

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 84 10 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 160
2022 Woman 90 8 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 325
2019 Man 84 11 1 1 0 1 3 98 1 125
2019 Woman 85 10 2 0 2 0 1 96 2 239

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 25 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 160
2022 Woman 60 26 10 1 0 2 1 88 1 325
2020 Man 64 22 10 1 1 1 0 87 3 148
2020 Woman 64 20 9 4 1 2 0 86 4 273
2019 Man 63 23 6 5 1 2 1 88 5 127
2019 Woman 67 19 12 1 1 0 0 86 2 242

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 Man 6 94 160
2022 Woman 6 94 325
2020 Man 7 93 148
2020 Woman 9 91 272
2019 Man 8 92 127
2019 Woman 8 92 242
2018 Man 10 90 114
2018 Woman 10 90 198

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 41 10
2022 Woman 40 60 20
2018 Man 51 49 12
2018 Woman 48 52 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 61 10
2022 Woman 37 63 20
2020 Man 51 49 10
2020 Woman 62 38 24
2018 Man 58 42 12
2018 Woman 40 60 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 24
2019 Man 0 100 13
2019 Woman 0 100 20
2018 Man 0 100 12
2018 Woman 0 100 19

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 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 18 82 20
2020 Man 0 100 10
2020 Woman 0 100 24

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 10
2022 Woman 27 73 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 10
2022 Woman 38 62 20
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 49 51 24
2019 Man 63 37 13
2019 Woman 39 61 20
2018 Man 49 51 12
2018 Woman 25 75 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 10
2022 Woman 22 78 20
2019 Man 47 53 13
2019 Woman 52 48 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 10
2022 Woman 30 70 20
2018 Man 50 50 12
2018 Woman 37 63 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 63 10
2022 Woman 34 66 20
2019 Man 39 61 13
2019 Woman 36 64 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 27 73 20
2019 Man 38 62 13
2019 Woman 34 66 20
2018 Man 57 43 12
2018 Woman 30 70 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 38 10
2022 Woman 71 29 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 10
2022 Woman 11 89 20
2019 Man 46 54 13
2019 Woman 34 66 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2019 Man 0 100 13
2019 Woman 0 100 20
2018 Man 0 100 12
2018 Woman 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2018 Man 0 100 12
2018 Woman 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 10
2022 Woman 29 71 20
2019 Man 46 54 13
2019 Woman 21 79 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 22 78 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 10
2022 Woman 24 76 20

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 10
2022 Woman 70 30 20
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 75 25 24
2019 Man 55 45 13
2019 Woman 66 34 20
2018 Man 51 49 12
2018 Woman 58 42 19

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 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 15 85 20
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 42 58 24

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 7 93 20
2019 Man 0 100 13
2019 Woman 0 100 20

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 7 93 20

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 20

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 7 93 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 12 88 20
2018 Man 0 100 12
2018 Woman 0 100 19

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 Man 39 61 10
2022 Woman 23 77 20

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 21 79 20

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 Man 28 72 10
2022 Woman 29 71 20

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 9 91 20

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

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 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 13 87 20

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 24 76 20

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 20

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 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 13 87 20

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 13 87 20

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 Man 58 42 10
2022 Woman 17 83 20

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 Man 13 87 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

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 Man 66 34 10
2022 Woman 21 79 20
2018 Man 47 53 10
2018 Woman 42 58 17

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

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 Man 72 28 10
2022 Woman 29 71 20

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

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 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 34 66 20

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 Man 20 12 13 2 2 38 13 64 9 160
2022 Woman 16 12 7 2 1 43 18 72 9 325
2020 Man 32 16 9 3 2 31 8 77 8 148
2020 Woman 22 10 11 4 3 37 13 63 15 272
2019 Man 28 15 10 3 3 30 11 73 10 127
2019 Woman 14 10 16 4 3 39 15 51 15 242
2018 Man 25 18 13 1 7 28 8 66 13 114
2018 Woman 18 12 17 5 3 38 8 55 14 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 32 8 1 2 14 3 86 5 160
2022 Woman 37 30 11 3 1 17 2 82 5 325
2020 Man 48 25 9 4 1 11 1 84 5 148
2020 Woman 42 22 16 3 2 13 2 75 7 272
2019 Man 38 33 10 4 3 9 4 81 8 127
2019 Woman 30 23 18 3 4 21 1 68 9 242
2018 Man 32 33 14 3 5 12 0 75 10 114
2018 Woman 30 25 21 5 4 16 1 65 10 198

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 Man 7 93 160
2022 Woman 4 96 325
2020 Man 4 96 148
2020 Woman 5 95 273
2019 Man 8 92 127
2019 Woman 3 97 241
2018 Man 6 94 115
2018 Woman 4 96 199

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 37 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 38 10
2022 Woman 87 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 52 10
2022 Woman 37 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 51 10
2022 Woman 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 10
2022 Woman 44 56 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 15 85 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 25 75 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 10
2022 Woman 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 10
2022 Woman 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 35 65 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 15 85 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 10
2022 Woman 35 65 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 18 82 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 39 10
2022 Woman 47 53 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 10
2022 Woman 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 28 72 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 16 84 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 19 81 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 54 10
2022 Woman 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 41 10
2022 Woman 51 49 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 32 10
2022 Woman 60 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 10
2022 Woman 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 14 11 0 3 39 7 74 6 160
2022 Woman 21 10 7 1 1 46 13 76 7 325
2020 Man 33 12 12 1 1 33 8 75 4 148
2020 Woman 20 13 12 3 1 41 11 68 7 273
2019 Man 31 17 10 1 2 30 10 80 4 127
2019 Woman 16 8 19 3 1 38 15 50 10 241
2018 Man 24 15 18 2 4 29 9 62 9 114
2018 Woman 20 10 13 1 2 46 8 65 6 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 28 6 1 2 15 2 88 4 160
2022 Woman 40 26 9 3 1 19 2 84 5 325
2020 Man 51 22 12 1 1 13 1 84 2 148
2020 Woman 43 21 18 2 1 14 1 75 4 271
2019 Man 45 24 15 2 1 9 3 78 4 125
2019 Woman 30 20 23 3 1 21 3 66 4 241
2018 Man 34 27 16 1 5 16 1 73 7 113
2018 Woman 32 22 22 2 1 20 1 69 4 194

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 160
2022 Woman 8 92 325
2020 Man 9 91 144
2020 Woman 11 89 273
2019 Man 16 84 127
2019 Woman 20 80 242

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 54 46 25
2020 Man 39 61 13
2020 Woman 41 59 30

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 77 23 25
2020 Man 76 24 13
2020 Woman 70 30 30
2019 Man 72 28 19
2019 Woman 85 15 47

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 61 29 0 4 0 7 0 96 4 20
2020 Man 67 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 Woman 67 13 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 21
2019 Man 47 11 5 17 0 20 0 73 21 13
2019 Woman 54 18 19 6 0 0 2 74 6 41

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 26 4 3 1 2 6 91 4 160
2022 Woman 59 29 5 2 1 2 3 93 3 325
2020 Man 62 25 6 1 0 3 4 93 1 146
2020 Woman 58 27 8 3 0 2 2 89 3 272

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 12 8 4 33 45
2022 Woman 38 13 4 5 39 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 45
2022 Woman 41 59 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 45
2022 Woman 29 71 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 41 45
2022 Woman 62 38 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 62 45
2022 Woman 42 58 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 45
2022 Woman 28 72 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 57 45
2022 Woman 27 73 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 45
2022 Woman 8 92 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 45
2022 Woman 20 80 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 45
2022 Woman 5 95 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 45
2022 Woman 20 80 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 56 45
2022 Woman 26 74 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 45
2022 Woman 12 88 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 45
2022 Woman 10 90 80

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 14 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 45
2022 Woman 85 9 1 1 4 0 1 94 5 80

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 11 19 13 40 8 6 61 17 45
2022 Woman 10 13 16 8 49 2 3 59 24 80

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 39 17 17 16 5 2 36 45 45
2022 Woman 10 16 17 14 35 8 0 53 29 80
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 28 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 160
2022 Woman 68 21 4 4 3 1 0 90 7 325
2020 Man 62 28 6 2 1 1 0 91 4 148
2020 Woman 60 23 7 6 3 1 0 84 8 272

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 4 8 5 46 6 24 73 15 160
2022 Woman 2 2 6 4 43 4 39 82 7 325

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 33 10 3 2 3 0 83 6 160
2022 Woman 48 37 9 4 1 2 0 87 5 325
2020 Man 52 33 5 5 2 1 1 87 8 148
2020 Woman 53 34 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 272
2019 Man 40 31 14 4 4 6 1 76 9 125
2019 Woman 35 37 13 7 3 4 0 75 11 242
2018 Man 39 38 9 7 3 5 1 81 10 114
2018 Woman 27 48 13 5 4 3 1 78 9 198

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 27 31 16 5 160
2022 Woman 13 35 35 14 3 325

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 26 8 1 0 3 2 90 1 160
2022 Woman 68 19 6 1 1 5 0 92 2 325
2020 Man 61 29 5 1 1 1 2 93 1 148
2020 Woman 61 20 9 4 2 2 1 84 7 272

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 26 10 5 4 2 0 81 9 160
2022 Woman 58 22 4 9 5 3 0 82 14 325
2020 Man 53 29 8 3 3 2 2 86 6 148
2020 Woman 49 24 9 9 7 2 1 75 16 269

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 36 12 5 2 2 1 80 7 160
2022 Woman 47 37 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 325
2020 Man 47 36 10 3 1 1 1 85 4 148
2020 Woman 49 29 10 5 4 2 0 80 10 273
2019 Man 47 25 14 7 4 3 0 74 11 127
2019 Woman 34 35 16 6 4 5 0 73 10 242
2018 Man 31 42 11 7 5 4 0 76 13 112
2018 Woman 29 41 16 10 3 1 1 71 13 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 51 13 4 4 2 0 79 8 45
2022 Woman 37 45 3 13 2 0 0 82 15 70
2020 Man 32 51 9 5 0 0 3 85 6 36
2020 Woman 37 35 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 58
2019 Man 42 43 9 0 0 6 0 90 0 34
2019 Woman 24 48 15 8 0 4 2 76 8 51

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 22 12 3 5 1 2 80 9 160
2022 Woman 54 26 11 4 2 0 3 83 6 325
2020 Man 47 28 18 4 3 0 0 75 7 146
2020 Woman 51 25 15 6 1 1 1 77 8 273
2019 Man 47 30 8 7 7 1 0 77 14 127
2019 Woman 49 25 13 6 5 0 2 75 11 242
2018 Man 41 27 12 7 10 0 3 70 17 114
2018 Woman 42 27 19 5 7 0 2 69 12 198

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 31 29 17 4 1 0 50 21 160
2022 Woman 23 28 21 16 11 0 1 52 27 325
2020 Man 25 23 28 16 7 0 1 48 24 147
2020 Woman 18 28 25 16 12 0 0 47 28 272
2019 Man 34 28 25 7 6 1 0 62 13 127
2019 Woman 29 34 21 9 6 0 1 63 15 239
2018 Man 26 25 23 15 9 0 1 52 24 114
2018 Woman 21 28 21 16 12 0 1 50 29 199

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 33 15 9 3 1 0 73 12 155
2022 Woman 40 33 15 9 2 0 2 74 11 325
2020 Man 38 32 19 6 3 0 1 71 9 146
2020 Woman 33 31 17 12 5 1 1 66 17 271
2019 Man 42 32 16 3 5 1 0 75 9 126
2019 Woman 45 27 14 8 3 0 2 74 12 241
2018 Man 33 27 31 5 3 0 2 60 8 114
2018 Woman 32 33 17 10 7 0 1 66 17 195

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 26 20 14 8 1 0 57 23 155
2022 Woman 29 23 22 15 9 1 1 53 25 325
2020 Man 34 24 23 11 6 0 1 59 18 146
2020 Woman 25 30 18 14 12 1 1 56 26 271
2019 Man 38 28 19 8 7 1 0 67 15 127
2019 Woman 32 25 21 12 7 0 1 59 20 242
2018 Man 20 26 24 18 11 2 0 46 30 113
2018 Woman 25 24 18 17 15 0 1 49 33 199

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 28 12 4 2 1 1 82 6 160
2022 Woman 48 21 13 9 3 0 5 74 12 325
2020 Man 53 27 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 146
2020 Woman 45 25 12 8 8 0 3 72 16 272
2019 Man 62 14 14 3 1 3 4 81 4 127
2019 Woman 60 17 10 2 2 1 8 85 5 241
2018 Man 47 25 19 3 2 2 3 75 5 114
2018 Woman 47 24 12 6 4 0 5 76 11 196

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 26 21 7 2 0 0 71 9 160
2022 Woman 41 29 15 11 3 1 0 71 15 325
2020 Man 40 28 18 10 4 0 0 68 14 148
2020 Woman 34 29 18 9 9 0 1 63 18 272
2019 Man 50 22 16 4 5 1 2 74 9 127
2019 Woman 47 25 13 7 5 0 2 74 12 242
2018 Man 38 25 21 9 3 1 2 65 13 114
2018 Woman 36 30 14 10 7 0 3 68 17 195

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 33 13 6 2 1 0 78 9 160
2022 Woman 51 30 11 4 1 0 2 83 6 320
2020 Man 48 29 15 4 2 0 2 79 6 148
2020 Woman 47 27 17 5 1 2 1 76 6 272
2019 Man 45 27 22 3 2 1 0 73 5 126
2019 Woman 39 32 18 5 2 1 4 74 7 240
2018 Man 36 28 21 10 3 1 0 65 14 113
2018 Woman 40 33 13 6 5 1 2 75 11 195

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 34 13 8 4 1 0 75 13 160
2022 Woman 43 29 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 325
2020 Man 35 35 19 9 2 0 1 70 11 148
2020 Woman 37 34 16 8 4 1 1 71 12 271
2019 Man 42 29 15 9 4 1 0 72 13 127
2019 Woman 40 33 9 10 5 0 3 75 15 240
2018 Man 28 33 18 13 7 1 1 62 20 113
2018 Woman 33 31 19 9 4 1 2 66 14 196

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 26 10 8 3 1 0 78 12 160
2022 Woman 56 28 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 325
2020 Man 48 34 11 5 1 0 1 83 6 148
2020 Woman 49 26 13 8 2 1 1 76 10 272
2019 Man 47 31 11 6 4 2 0 79 11 126
2019 Woman 43 27 11 10 5 0 4 73 15 240
2018 Man 34 33 19 6 5 1 1 69 12 113
2018 Woman 36 33 15 8 5 1 2 71 14 196

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 22 12 3 6 1 1 78 9 160
2022 Woman 62 23 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 325
2020 Man 60 27 7 1 3 1 1 89 4 148
2020 Woman 60 20 11 5 2 1 1 81 7 272
2019 Man 56 21 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 127
2019 Woman 55 20 11 4 6 0 4 78 10 240

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 28 11 3 1 1 1 85 5 160
2022 Woman 62 22 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 325
2020 Man 32 36 17 8 6 1 1 68 15 148
2020 Woman 30 34 22 10 4 0 0 64 14 273

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 24 16 7 3 1 0 73 10 160
2022 Woman 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 325
2020 Man 38 35 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 148
2020 Woman 44 30 14 8 3 1 1 75 10 273
2019 Man 46 31 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 126
2019 Woman 57 25 10 2 3 0 3 85 5 238
2018 Man 36 31 21 7 1 1 2 70 9 112
2018 Woman 44 29 16 5 4 1 2 75 9 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 16 6 3 0 1 2 90 4 160
2022 Woman 81 10 4 1 2 1 2 93 3 325
2020 Man 53 27 10 4 3 1 2 82 8 147
2020 Woman 53 27 13 3 2 0 2 82 5 273
2019 Man 76 11 6 0 3 3 1 90 3 126
2019 Woman 71 14 7 2 1 1 4 89 3 238
2018 Man 63 23 5 5 1 1 3 89 6 113
2018 Woman 67 17 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 58 28 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 160
2022 Woman 63 24 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 325
2020 Man 43 33 14 8 3 0 0 76 11 147
2020 Woman 32 41 18 6 1 0 2 74 7 272

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 84 8 3 0 1 1 4 96 1 160
2022 Woman 84 4 2 2 1 0 7 95 3 325
2020 Man 76 15 5 0 1 2 3 95 1 147
2020 Woman 72 15 4 1 1 0 6 93 2 273
2019 Man 82 7 3 2 3 1 3 92 5 127
2019 Woman 83 6 2 1 1 1 6 96 3 239
2018 Man 81 10 3 1 1 2 3 95 2 113
2018 Woman 80 8 3 1 2 2 4 94 3 195

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 80 8 4 1 3 1 3 91 4 160
2022 Woman 85 4 2 2 1 0 4 94 4 320
2020 Man 88 5 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 148
2020 Woman 81 8 3 1 2 1 4 93 4 269
2019 Man 84 6 3 1 1 1 4 94 3 126
2019 Woman 74 8 7 1 2 2 7 89 3 242
2018 Man 76 10 2 3 3 1 6 92 6 113
2018 Woman 75 9 8 1 1 1 5 89 2 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 17 8 1 1 1 2 91 1 160
2022 Woman 74 16 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 325
2020 Man 75 17 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 147
2020 Woman 73 16 6 1 1 0 3 91 2 273
2019 Man 62 24 8 1 4 1 0 87 5 126
2019 Woman 61 23 6 3 1 0 5 89 5 241
2018 Man 63 23 6 2 3 1 2 88 6 111
2018 Woman 63 23 8 2 1 0 2 88 3 198

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 17 8 1 1 1 2 90 2 160
2022 Woman 77 12 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 325
2020 Man 77 12 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 148
2020 Woman 72 13 7 3 2 0 2 87 6 272
2019 Man 71 13 8 2 4 1 2 86 6 124
2019 Woman 61 12 14 5 3 0 5 77 9 240
2018 Man 63 18 6 4 6 1 2 83 11 112
2018 Woman 57 22 12 5 3 0 2 80 7 197

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 15 3 1 2 1 14 93 4 160
2022 Woman 65 9 3 1 0 0 22 94 2 325
2020 Man 71 7 5 1 1 0 15 91 2 147
2020 Woman 65 7 5 1 1 0 21 91 3 273
2019 Man 67 7 8 1 0 1 16 89 1 124
2019 Woman 61 8 5 0 0 0 25 92 1 240
2018 Man 59 18 2 2 1 1 17 94 3 112
2018 Woman 52 7 6 1 1 1 32 88 2 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 17 5 2 1 2 5 91 3 160
2022 Woman 70 14 9 1 0 0 6 89 2 325
2020 Man 74 14 5 3 1 0 3 91 4 148
2020 Woman 72 14 6 1 1 0 6 92 2 273
2019 Man 81 9 7 0 2 1 1 91 2 126
2019 Woman 71 12 6 1 0 1 8 92 2 242
2018 Man 72 17 5 2 0 1 4 93 2 111
2018 Woman 68 15 7 2 1 0 8 89 3 197

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 12 3 4 3 2 2 89 7 160
2022 Woman 82 7 3 1 3 1 4 93 4 325
2020 Man 75 11 4 4 4 0 2 88 8 148
2020 Woman 75 13 5 3 1 1 2 90 5 273
2019 Man 70 14 12 0 3 1 1 84 3 125
2019 Woman 78 10 4 1 2 0 4 92 3 242
2018 Man 79 7 2 3 4 2 3 90 8 111
2018 Woman 80 6 5 2 2 0 5 90 5 198

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 28 12 2 1 1 1 84 3 160
2022 Woman 55 28 10 3 1 0 2 85 4 325
2020 Man 55 27 13 1 3 0 1 82 4 148
2020 Woman 46 27 19 5 2 0 1 74 7 273
2019 Man 58 26 12 1 2 1 0 85 3 126
2019 Woman 58 23 11 3 0 0 4 84 4 240
2018 Man 53 29 12 2 2 0 2 83 4 112
2018 Woman 53 28 14 2 1 0 3 83 2 197

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 30 45 9 2 0 0 44 11 160
2022 Woman 14 36 37 10 2 0 1 51 12 325
2020 Man 26 33 30 7 3 0 1 60 10 148
2020 Woman 14 32 38 12 4 0 0 46 16 273
2019 Man 32 32 22 9 1 3 0 66 11 127
2019 Woman 27 40 22 8 2 0 0 67 10 242
2018 Man 25 30 34 9 2 0 0 54 11 114
2018 Woman 17 34 33 14 2 0 0 51 16 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 11 37 27 18 0 0 44 18 160
2022 Woman 2 15 44 24 15 0 0 39 17 325
2020 Man 5 8 40 28 19 0 0 47 13 148
2020 Woman 11 18 41 20 10 0 0 30 29 269
2019 Man 4 13 34 25 22 3 0 48 17 124
2019 Woman 11 7 36 26 19 0 2 45 18 239
2018 Man 6 18 29 27 20 1 0 47 24 113
2018 Woman 7 14 42 24 12 0 0 36 21 194
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 70 20 2 160
2022 Woman 15 72 10 4 325
2020 Man 13 65 20 1 147
2020 Woman 20 60 18 1 273

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 54 15
2022 Woman 48 52 50
2020 Man 51 49 19
2020 Woman 59 41 54

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 45 18 13 3 2 4 15 78 6 160
2022 Woman 42 13 7 5 5 2 26 76 14 325
2020 Man 50 17 12 7 2 3 9 76 10 148
2020 Woman 40 19 12 7 7 2 14 70 16 271
2019 Man 48 10 15 7 8 1 11 66 17 126
2019 Woman 44 15 12 7 7 1 14 69 17 239
2018 Man 56 8 14 8 7 2 6 69 16 114
2018 Woman 47 14 14 10 7 0 7 66 19 197

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 29 5 5 21 7 10 63 31 15
2022 Woman 36 18 16 17 11 0 2 55 29 50
2020 Man 30 21 21 17 11 0 0 51 28 19
2020 Woman 36 23 14 11 8 0 8 64 20 54

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 34 0 16 25 0 12 53 47 15
2022 Woman 9 13 17 10 42 0 8 25 57 50
2020 Man 16 20 25 5 28 0 5 39 35 18
2020 Woman 12 18 19 11 21 0 19 37 40 54
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