2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Film Board of Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

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 Shift worker 29 41 21 5 4 0 0 70 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 240
2020 Shift worker 44 39 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 32
2020 Non-shift worker 46 39 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 269
2019 Shift worker 37 46 0 3 14 0 0 83 17 22
2019 Non-shift worker 24 43 14 14 4 0 0 67 18 150
2018 Shift worker 25 62 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 35 48 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 174

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 30 33 4 4 0 0 59 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 26 41 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 240
2020 Shift worker 16 54 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 33
2020 Non-shift worker 31 43 11 10 5 0 0 73 15 269
2019 Shift worker 28 39 18 4 11 0 0 67 15 21
2019 Non-shift worker 20 40 16 11 12 0 0 60 24 150
2018 Shift worker 26 60 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 24 46 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 176

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 Shift worker 37 25 34 0 4 0 0 62 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 47 40 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 240
2020 Shift worker 46 43 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 32
2020 Non-shift worker 52 40 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 263
2019 Shift worker 42 44 0 3 11 0 0 86 14 22
2019 Non-shift worker 42 39 14 3 1 0 0 82 5 149
2018 Shift worker 64 29 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 15
2018 Non-shift worker 52 38 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 177

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 Shift worker 38 40 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 41 11 2 2 0 0 84 4 240
2020 Shift worker 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 33
2020 Non-shift worker 43 46 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 269
2019 Shift worker 38 47 4 0 4 0 8 92 4 21
2019 Non-shift worker 32 44 14 9 1 0 0 76 11 150
2018 Shift worker 51 39 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 39 46 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 177

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 Shift worker 25 28 25 13 5 4 0 56 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 30 38 16 11 4 0 0 68 16 240
2020 Shift worker 18 43 34 5 0 0 0 61 5 33
2020 Non-shift worker 30 40 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 268
2019 Shift worker 23 34 30 2 11 0 0 57 14 21
2019 Non-shift worker 13 26 31 21 10 0 0 39 30 151
2018 Shift worker 28 47 18 3 4 0 0 75 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 21 45 25 7 1 0 0 66 9 176

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 Shift worker 21 28 25 22 5 0 0 49 26 25
2022 Non-shift worker 31 39 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 240
2020 Shift worker 18 56 21 5 0 0 0 73 5 33
2020 Non-shift worker 27 40 17 12 4 0 0 67 15 269
2019 Shift worker 12 60 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 22
2019 Non-shift worker 11 31 27 22 9 0 0 42 31 151
2018 Shift worker 30 46 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 19 46 23 10 2 0 0 65 11 177

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 Shift worker 24 34 25 4 8 0 5 61 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 39 28 14 6 7 4 2 71 14 240
2020 Shift worker 32 41 17 3 0 8 0 79 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 41 31 18 3 3 3 1 74 7 269
2019 Shift worker 30 43 13 7 0 7 0 79 8 22
2019 Non-shift worker 26 28 17 17 9 3 0 56 26 151
2018 Shift worker 41 35 21 4 0 0 0 76 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 32 35 16 8 4 5 1 71 12 177
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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 Shift worker 25 29 20 12 0 0 14 62 14 25
2022 Non-shift worker 45 34 15 3 1 0 3 80 4 240
2020 Shift worker 48 33 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 33
2020 Non-shift worker 57 28 12 1 1 0 1 86 2 267
2019 Shift worker 42 27 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 22
2019 Non-shift worker 40 36 9 5 6 0 4 80 11 151

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 Shift worker 29 59 4 4 4 0 0 87 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 36 42 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 240
2020 Shift worker 38 38 13 9 0 3 0 78 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 48 33 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 269
2019 Shift worker 40 34 5 21 0 0 0 74 21 22
2019 Non-shift worker 31 37 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 149
2018 Shift worker 58 35 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 34 35 14 13 3 0 1 70 16 178

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 Shift worker 32 46 9 4 8 0 0 78 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 35 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 240
2020 Shift worker 65 16 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 33
2020 Non-shift worker 55 30 9 4 1 1 0 86 6 269
2019 Shift worker 46 17 15 14 7 0 0 63 21 22
2019 Non-shift worker 37 34 8 14 7 0 0 71 21 149
2018 Shift worker 72 18 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 38 34 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 178

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 Shift worker 22 28 24 14 9 4 0 52 23 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 39 23 7 6 5 1 61 14 240
2020 Shift worker 20 41 14 19 3 0 3 63 23 33
2020 Non-shift worker 20 36 24 12 4 4 0 59 16 269
2019 Shift worker 12 26 17 28 9 7 0 41 41 22
2019 Non-shift worker 13 19 23 24 18 3 0 33 43 151
2018 Shift worker 33 21 21 14 0 11 0 61 16 16
2018 Non-shift worker 16 30 25 18 3 8 0 51 23 175

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 Shift worker 22 24 32 14 9 0 0 46 22 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 34 22 15 8 2 0 54 24 240
2020 Shift worker 15 30 13 36 5 0 0 45 42 33
2020 Non-shift worker 16 28 27 16 12 1 0 45 28 268
2019 Shift worker 9 23 14 38 14 2 0 33 53 22
2019 Non-shift worker 7 14 15 34 30 0 0 21 64 151
2018 Shift worker 17 34 35 10 4 0 0 51 14 16
2018 Non-shift worker 13 24 25 24 12 2 0 38 37 175

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 Shift worker 17 25 32 22 4 0 0 42 26 25
2022 Non-shift worker 13 28 29 18 8 4 0 43 27 240
2020 Shift worker 8 38 25 21 6 0 3 46 28 33
2020 Non-shift worker 10 30 27 20 12 1 0 40 32 269
2019 Shift worker 2 14 28 40 13 2 0 17 54 22
2019 Non-shift worker 5 9 18 29 38 2 0 13 68 149
2018 Shift worker 14 7 41 32 4 4 0 21 36 16
2018 Non-shift worker 5 21 27 31 13 3 0 27 45 173

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 Shift worker 21 34 33 4 9 0 0 55 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 12 34 24 19 10 1 0 46 29 240
2020 Shift worker 13 42 8 31 6 0 0 55 37 33
2020 Non-shift worker 13 32 24 19 10 1 0 46 30 269
2019 Shift worker 17 7 26 41 9 0 0 23 51 22
2019 Non-shift worker 2 11 14 43 31 0 0 13 74 151
2018 Shift worker 3 25 53 11 7 0 0 28 18 15
2018 Non-shift worker 4 25 18 35 17 1 0 29 53 175
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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 Shift worker 33 20 29 13 4 0 0 53 17 25
2022 Non-shift worker 28 38 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 240
2020 Shift worker 13 40 28 20 0 0 0 52 20 33
2020 Non-shift worker 32 42 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 269
2019 Shift worker 31 34 19 6 11 0 0 65 16 22
2019 Non-shift worker 20 41 15 11 13 0 0 61 24 150
2018 Shift worker 37 42 14 3 4 0 0 79 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 24 37 19 12 8 0 0 61 20 176

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 Shift worker 29 42 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 20 54 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 240
2020 Shift worker 13 50 26 8 0 0 3 65 8 32
2020 Non-shift worker 27 45 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 268
2019 Shift worker 33 41 5 18 3 0 0 74 21 22
2019 Non-shift worker 16 45 18 19 3 0 0 61 22 148
2018 Shift worker 27 49 17 4 4 0 0 76 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 20 51 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 175

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 Shift worker 28 46 21 4 0 0 0 74 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 31 36 19 10 4 0 0 67 14 240
2020 Shift worker 43 21 21 11 0 3 0 67 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 43 33 15 7 2 1 0 76 9 269
2019 Shift worker 39 34 17 3 7 0 0 73 11 22
2019 Non-shift worker 30 32 14 18 6 0 0 62 24 151
2018 Shift worker 30 60 3 3 0 4 0 93 3 16
2018 Non-shift worker 32 37 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 178

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 Shift worker 21 24 25 17 13 0 0 45 29 25
2022 Non-shift worker 18 40 18 15 9 0 0 58 23 240
2020 Shift worker 30 31 20 15 3 0 3 62 17 33
2020 Non-shift worker 22 39 14 18 3 1 3 64 22 268
2019 Shift worker 12 49 25 11 3 0 0 61 14 22
2019 Non-shift worker 10 35 10 32 13 0 0 44 45 150
2018 Shift worker 3 26 25 32 14 0 0 29 46 16
2018 Non-shift worker 9 42 15 18 14 0 2 52 33 176

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 Shift worker 28 37 19 13 0 0 4 67 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 35 27 19 11 5 1 2 64 16 240
2020 Shift worker 40 25 18 14 0 3 0 67 14 33
2020 Non-shift worker 42 32 15 5 4 0 1 75 10 269

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 Shift worker 8 25 50 8 4 4 0 35 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 9 26 20 24 16 5 0 36 42 240
2020 Shift worker 21 11 26 25 14 3 0 33 40 33
2020 Non-shift worker 9 23 29 20 15 2 1 34 36 268
2019 Shift worker 0 26 28 35 11 0 0 26 46 22
2019 Non-shift worker 4 10 27 30 26 3 0 14 58 151
2018 Shift worker 6 31 36 28 0 0 0 37 28 16
2018 Non-shift worker 10 22 25 25 15 3 0 33 41 177

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 Shift worker 34 8 33 12 0 0 12 48 14 25
2022 Non-shift worker 49 26 9 3 3 4 6 83 7 240
2020 Shift worker 63 26 8 0 0 0 3 92 0 33
2020 Non-shift worker 56 21 11 4 2 1 4 82 6 269
2019 Shift worker 25 42 18 3 7 0 5 71 11 22
2019 Non-shift worker 51 19 15 1 4 1 8 77 6 151

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 Shift worker 34 21 12 8 4 0 20 69 16 25
2022 Non-shift worker 39 20 15 10 6 4 6 66 17 240
2020 Shift worker 32 19 22 14 11 0 3 52 25 33
2020 Non-shift worker 41 23 17 6 5 2 6 70 12 269
2019 Shift worker 41 31 13 9 0 0 6 76 10 22
2019 Non-shift worker 24 24 20 11 10 3 8 54 24 151

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 Shift worker 58 21 9 0 0 0 12 90 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 62 13 8 4 3 5 6 83 8 240
2020 Shift worker 70 16 3 0 9 0 3 89 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 69 11 3 2 2 7 6 92 4 268
2019 Shift worker 66 5 7 7 6 0 9 78 14 22
2019 Non-shift worker 63 12 2 5 0 9 9 91 7 150

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 Shift worker 58 21 4 0 0 0 16 95 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 67 10 1 1 0 4 16 97 2 240
2020 Shift worker 67 14 11 0 6 3 0 83 6 33
2020 Non-shift worker 69 11 4 1 0 3 11 94 2 268
2019 Shift worker 66 12 18 0 0 0 5 81 0 22
2019 Non-shift worker 76 8 2 0 0 1 13 97 1 148

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 Shift worker 12 37 29 9 5 5 4 54 15 25
2022 Non-shift worker 14 28 14 17 21 2 4 45 40 240
2020 Shift worker 10 27 24 21 14 0 3 38 36 33
2020 Non-shift worker 8 23 24 20 19 1 4 33 42 269
2019 Shift worker 2 16 28 28 11 7 7 22 45 22
2019 Non-shift worker 3 17 22 20 38 1 1 20 58 151
2018 Shift worker 13 32 28 23 0 0 4 47 24 16
2018 Non-shift worker 8 22 15 24 25 3 4 32 53 176

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 Shift worker 29 36 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 28 39 11 15 6 0 0 67 21 240
2020 Shift worker 29 38 25 9 0 0 0 67 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 31 41 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 269
2019 Shift worker 33 31 13 13 11 0 0 63 23 22
2019 Non-shift worker 13 46 12 15 13 0 0 60 29 150
2018 Shift worker 20 45 32 4 0 0 0 65 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 17 46 16 14 6 0 0 63 21 177

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 Shift worker 33 38 17 8 0 0 4 74 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 35 36 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 240
2020 Shift worker 32 36 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 36 38 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 269
2019 Shift worker 26 30 24 11 11 0 0 55 21 22
2019 Non-shift worker 18 41 19 7 15 0 0 59 22 149
2018 Shift worker 20 77 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 26 45 15 10 5 0 0 71 15 176

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 Shift worker 26 53 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 27 40 14 16 4 0 0 67 19 240
2020 Shift worker 26 44 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 24 47 15 11 3 0 0 71 14 263
2019 Shift worker 16 51 13 9 11 0 0 67 20 22
2019 Non-shift worker 11 39 21 17 11 0 2 50 29 149
2018 Shift worker 20 52 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 16
2018 Non-shift worker 18 34 23 21 4 0 0 52 25 176

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 Shift worker 16 49 17 13 4 0 0 65 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 18 44 16 14 5 4 0 64 19 240
2020 Shift worker 13 36 30 10 6 3 3 51 17 33
2020 Non-shift worker 17 44 23 11 2 3 0 63 13 267
2019 Shift worker 19 27 15 26 11 0 2 47 37 22
2019 Non-shift worker 12 30 24 22 8 4 0 44 31 150
2018 Shift worker 20 38 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 13 33 29 14 4 6 0 49 19 178

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 Shift worker 37 32 13 4 9 5 0 73 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 35 38 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 240
2020 Shift worker 34 57 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 33
2020 Non-shift worker 41 39 10 6 3 0 1 81 10 268
2019 Shift worker 34 29 17 13 7 0 0 64 20 22
2019 Non-shift worker 23 42 14 15 6 0 0 65 21 147
2018 Shift worker 44 32 0 11 14 0 0 75 25 16
2018 Non-shift worker 35 33 15 11 4 0 2 70 15 176

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 Shift worker 37 34 24 4 0 0 0 71 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 31 34 15 10 8 0 2 66 18 240
2020 Shift worker 50 26 12 9 3 0 0 76 11 31
2020 Non-shift worker 32 32 18 13 5 0 0 64 18 266
2019 Shift worker 38 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 11 21
2019 Non-shift worker 24 39 18 13 6 0 0 62 20 149
2018 Shift worker 62 31 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 20 42 18 9 11 0 1 63 20 177

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 Shift worker 46 41 8 0 0 5 0 91 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 51 33 7 3 3 2 1 86 6 240

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 Shift worker 18 53 29 25
2022 Non-shift worker 23 47 30 240
2020 Shift worker 9 61 30 33
2020 Non-shift worker 14 58 28 269
2019 Shift worker 13 42 45 22
2019 Non-shift worker 21 48 31 151
2018 Shift worker 14 41 44 16
2018 Non-shift worker 16 48 36 178

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 Non-shift worker 31 29 12 19 3 7 55
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 38 20 8 4 0 0 67 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 40 43 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 240
2020 Shift worker 18 56 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 33
2020 Non-shift worker 45 40 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 268
2019 Shift worker 45 34 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 22
2019 Non-shift worker 30 48 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 150
2018 Shift worker 55 28 14 4 0 0 0 83 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 37 45 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 177

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 Shift worker 24 29 30 17 0 0 0 53 17 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 45 18 13 4 1 0 64 18 240
2020 Shift worker 10 44 26 17 3 0 0 54 20 33
2020 Non-shift worker 15 48 19 14 3 0 0 63 18 269
2019 Shift worker 7 20 45 10 18 0 0 27 28 22
2019 Non-shift worker 10 28 27 23 13 0 0 38 36 151
2018 Shift worker 18 38 36 7 0 0 0 56 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 17 46 20 14 1 1 0 64 15 177

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 Shift worker 12 26 34 17 4 0 8 22 41 25
2022 Non-shift worker 7 28 35 23 4 1 2 28 37 240
2020 Shift worker 5 28 43 18 5 0 0 23 34 33
2020 Non-shift worker 9 21 42 20 7 0 2 27 30 268
2019 Shift worker 9 35 22 24 7 0 2 32 45 22
2019 Non-shift worker 14 35 38 8 3 0 1 12 50 150
2018 Shift worker 3 28 27 42 0 0 0 42 31 16
2018 Non-shift worker 12 33 36 12 4 1 2 16 47 177

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 Shift worker 13 28 39 8 12 0 0 20 41 25
2022 Non-shift worker 13 30 32 16 5 1 3 22 45 240
2020 Shift worker 25 38 18 16 3 0 0 19 63 33
2020 Non-shift worker 15 30 30 18 5 1 1 23 46 267
2019 Shift worker 44 42 12 2 0 0 0 2 86 22
2019 Non-shift worker 34 34 22 5 1 3 1 6 71 150
2018 Shift worker 14 31 30 21 0 0 4 22 47 16
2018 Non-shift worker 28 34 24 5 5 2 1 10 65 176

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 Shift worker 4 13 45 26 12 0 0 38 17 25
2022 Non-shift worker 8 16 38 29 7 0 2 37 24 240
2020 Shift worker 8 8 55 24 5 0 0 29 15 33
2020 Non-shift worker 6 16 42 27 9 0 1 36 22 269
2019 Shift worker 7 17 40 32 3 0 0 35 25 22
2019 Non-shift worker 11 24 37 24 3 0 0 27 35 150
2018 Shift worker 6 24 32 24 13 0 0 38 31 16
2018 Non-shift worker 9 28 32 23 6 0 1 30 38 174

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 20 32 18 21 0 0 39 29 25
2022 Non-shift worker 18 26 23 23 7 0 3 31 46 240
2020 Shift worker 3 35 36 24 0 0 3 24 38 33
2020 Non-shift worker 11 22 35 20 10 0 1 30 34 269
2019 Shift worker 15 14 58 7 6 0 0 13 29 22
2019 Non-shift worker 26 34 20 9 9 0 1 19 61 150
2018 Shift worker 10 49 17 7 16 0 0 23 60 16
2018 Non-shift worker 24 25 22 15 6 1 6 23 53 176

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 Shift worker 8 15 34 12 25 0 5 39 25 25
2022 Non-shift worker 4 13 27 27 17 4 8 50 19 240
2020 Shift worker 3 20 25 34 13 3 3 50 24 33
2020 Non-shift worker 4 8 21 35 28 1 3 66 12 262
2019 Shift worker 2 13 34 32 9 2 7 46 17 22
2019 Non-shift worker 13 19 27 20 17 4 1 38 33 150
2018 Shift worker 4 0 30 56 6 0 4 65 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 6 18 24 34 9 2 6 47 27 176

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 Shift worker 17 16 37 22 8 0 0 30 33 25
2022 Non-shift worker 14 32 32 14 6 1 2 20 47 240
2020 Shift worker 17 30 38 10 5 0 0 15 47 33
2020 Non-shift worker 16 23 36 14 7 1 2 22 41 269
2019 Shift worker 13 39 27 14 8 0 0 22 51 21
2019 Non-shift worker 31 29 26 11 1 1 2 12 62 150
2018 Shift worker 10 32 34 21 0 0 4 22 43 16
2018 Non-shift worker 29 33 27 5 3 2 1 8 64 177

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 Shift worker 4 17 29 23 21 0 5 47 23 25
2022 Non-shift worker 2 10 34 32 18 1 3 52 12 240
2020 Shift worker 3 17 37 33 10 0 0 44 19 33
2020 Non-shift worker 3 8 33 36 17 0 2 54 12 269
2019 Shift worker 7 17 38 29 7 2 0 37 24 22
2019 Non-shift worker 14 26 35 19 6 1 0 25 40 148

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 Shift worker 9 29 20 29 13 0 0 38 42 25
2022 Non-shift worker 9 29 27 21 12 1 0 39 34 240
2020 Shift worker 10 26 41 20 3 0 0 36 23 33
2020 Non-shift worker 9 30 32 18 9 2 0 40 28 267
2019 Shift worker 2 19 28 13 38 0 0 21 51 22
2019 Non-shift worker 6 7 20 42 26 0 0 13 68 150

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 Shift worker 30 37 20 8 4 0 0 67 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 240
2020 Shift worker 46 43 0 9 3 0 0 89 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 46 34 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 269
2019 Shift worker 46 20 11 3 13 7 0 71 17 22
2019 Non-shift worker 32 37 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 151
2018 Shift worker 40 53 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 31 48 8 10 3 0 0 79 12 176

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 Shift worker 34 45 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 40 45 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 240
2020 Shift worker 60 29 3 6 3 0 0 89 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 44 43 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 268
2019 Shift worker 35 50 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 22
2019 Non-shift worker 38 38 12 9 3 0 0 76 13 150
2018 Shift worker 37 49 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 16
2018 Non-shift worker 36 48 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 175

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 Shift worker 24 46 25 4 0 0 0 70 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 36 46 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 240
2020 Shift worker 39 40 10 9 3 0 0 79 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 39 46 12 3 1 0 0 85 3 267
2019 Shift worker 31 53 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 22
2019 Non-shift worker 30 44 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 151
2018 Shift worker 30 63 0 0 4 4 0 96 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 36 46 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 177

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 Shift worker 12 54 17 9 9 0 0 66 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 24 47 16 7 4 2 0 72 11 240
2020 Shift worker 19 43 27 3 9 0 0 61 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 24 47 17 9 2 0 0 71 12 269
2019 Shift worker 19 40 9 11 21 0 0 59 32 22
2019 Non-shift worker 21 47 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 149
2018 Shift worker 55 28 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 16
2018 Non-shift worker 35 42 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 177

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 Shift worker 21 41 29 4 0 4 0 65 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 25 50 9 9 4 3 0 78 13 240
2020 Shift worker 16 46 16 8 6 9 0 67 15 33
2020 Non-shift worker 26 42 19 8 5 1 0 68 13 269
2019 Shift worker 26 38 15 3 11 7 0 68 15 22
2019 Non-shift worker 28 43 14 9 4 2 0 72 14 150
2018 Shift worker 40 39 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 41 46 7 2 2 3 0 89 4 176

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 Shift worker 25 44 21 4 5 0 0 70 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 43 43 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 240
2020 Shift worker 37 55 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 41 47 8 4 1 0 0 88 4 269
2019 Shift worker 26 64 3 0 7 0 0 89 7 22
2019 Non-shift worker 28 49 13 8 2 0 0 78 10 151
2018 Shift worker 44 45 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 37 51 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 177

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 Shift worker 42 28 8 4 9 4 4 76 14 25
2022 Non-shift worker 29 45 7 10 4 2 2 77 15 240

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 Shift worker 37 22 20 9 9 0 4 61 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 29 41 11 9 6 3 2 73 15 240

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 Shift worker 38 28 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 21 38 30 8 3 1 0 59 11 240
2020 Shift worker 18 65 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 28 47 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 268

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 Shift worker 31 44 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 31 46 7 6 4 2 3 82 10 240
2020 Shift worker 29 55 5 5 0 5 0 89 6 33
2020 Non-shift worker 41 42 8 4 3 2 1 85 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 Shift worker 17 38 24 0 8 13 0 63 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 12 33 27 10 3 14 1 52 16 240

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 Shift worker 8 46 16 12 13 5 0 57 26 25
2022 Non-shift worker 17 38 19 14 7 3 1 58 22 240
2020 Shift worker 23 48 15 9 3 3 0 73 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 21 38 21 11 5 3 1 61 16 269
2019 Shift worker 21 9 44 7 9 9 0 33 18 22
2019 Non-shift worker 13 36 21 15 12 0 4 50 27 151
2018 Shift worker 20 31 36 0 10 4 0 53 11 16
2018 Non-shift worker 14 48 18 10 6 2 2 65 16 177

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 Shift worker 12 47 25 12 4 0 0 59 16 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 40 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 240
2020 Shift worker 8 54 19 16 3 0 0 62 19 33
2020 Non-shift worker 22 42 17 11 6 2 0 66 17 269
2019 Shift worker 9 48 5 21 17 0 0 58 38 22
2019 Non-shift worker 16 37 19 15 11 2 0 54 27 151
2018 Shift worker 27 46 17 7 0 3 0 75 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 23 45 9 14 1 4 2 74 17 176

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 Shift worker 25 37 25 9 4 0 0 62 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 17 48 23 6 6 0 0 65 12 240
2020 Shift worker 13 49 28 5 3 0 3 63 8 33
2020 Non-shift worker 24 44 20 11 1 0 0 67 13 266
2019 Shift worker 12 40 11 28 7 2 0 53 36 22
2019 Non-shift worker 15 34 28 18 6 0 0 49 23 151
2018 Shift worker 21 69 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 26 43 19 9 1 1 0 71 10 178

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 Shift worker 8 29 25 20 13 5 0 39 35 25
2022 Non-shift worker 13 33 19 13 11 7 4 52 27 240
2020 Shift worker 13 33 22 10 8 14 0 53 21 33
2020 Non-shift worker 17 32 20 14 7 7 3 54 23 269
2019 Shift worker 13 5 42 20 7 12 0 20 32 21
2019 Non-shift worker 12 19 25 25 12 6 1 34 40 151
2018 Shift worker 14 42 13 17 3 7 3 62 23 16
2018 Non-shift worker 6 32 23 17 7 11 3 45 28 177

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 Shift worker 38 41 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 36 49 3 10 2 0 0 86 12 240
2020 Shift worker 48 38 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 33
2020 Non-shift worker 42 47 3 7 2 0 0 89 8 267

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 Shift worker 37 46 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 50 34 5 8 2 0 1 85 10 240
2020 Shift worker 38 40 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 33
2020 Non-shift worker 36 39 13 8 3 0 1 76 11 269
2019 Shift worker 29 25 31 14 0 0 0 55 14 22
2019 Non-shift worker 32 39 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 150

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 Shift worker 30 40 25 0 4 0 0 70 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 36 44 10 7 1 0 1 81 8 240
2020 Shift worker 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 Non-shift worker 38 39 14 7 1 0 1 78 8 268
2019 Shift worker 28 53 9 7 0 0 2 83 7 22
2019 Non-shift worker 27 43 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 150

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 Shift worker 47 32 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 64 28 5 2 2 0 0 92 3 240
2020 Shift worker 67 16 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 71 24 1 3 0 0 0 95 4 263

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 Shift worker 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 76 16 2 3 1 0 1 94 4 240
2019 Shift worker 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 Non-shift worker 77 15 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 150

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 Shift worker 75 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 64 23 6 1 2 1 2 90 3 240
2020 Shift worker 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 33
2020 Non-shift worker 69 21 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 269
2019 Shift worker 69 20 3 7 0 0 0 89 7 22
2019 Non-shift worker 65 21 7 2 4 0 1 87 6 151

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 58 42 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 35 65 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 35

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 35

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 35

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 Non-shift worker 5 95 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 50 50 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 40 60 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 35

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 Non-shift worker 51 49 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 58 42 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 35

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 Non-shift worker 64 36 35

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 Non-shift worker 37 63 35

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 Non-shift worker 31 69 35

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 Non-shift worker 18 82 35

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 Non-shift worker 5 95 35

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 35

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 35

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 35

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 Non-shift worker 14 86 35

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 35

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 35

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 Non-shift worker 12 88 35

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 35

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 Non-shift worker 13 87 35

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 35

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 35

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 35

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 Non-shift worker 27 73 35

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 35

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 Non-shift worker 35 65 35

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 35

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 Non-shift worker 57 43 35

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 35

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 Non-shift worker 12 88 35

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 Non-shift worker 7 15 19 9 9 31 9 37 31 240
2020 Shift worker 0 32 18 9 5 31 5 50 22 33
2020 Non-shift worker 11 20 25 7 5 25 7 46 17 269
2019 Shift worker 3 15 27 3 9 39 2 31 22 22
2019 Non-shift worker 9 16 23 7 14 24 8 36 31 151
2018 Shift worker 24 3 14 11 10 24 14 44 33 16
2018 Non-shift worker 9 24 22 8 5 25 6 49 19 178

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 Shift worker 20 38 29 5 4 4 0 60 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 17 42 19 7 8 7 1 63 16 240
2020 Shift worker 10 52 13 11 3 8 3 70 16 33
2020 Non-shift worker 20 37 26 8 3 6 0 60 12 269
2019 Shift worker 16 39 15 13 9 7 0 59 24 22
2019 Non-shift worker 15 27 26 11 5 15 1 49 20 151
2018 Shift worker 31 42 18 3 3 4 0 75 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 18 39 19 9 5 9 1 64 15 178

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 240
2018 Shift worker 0 100 16
2018 Non-shift worker 4 96 177

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 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 Non-shift worker 61 39 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 12 88 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 Non-shift worker 10 90 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 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 Non-shift worker 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 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 Non-shift worker 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 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 Non-shift worker 34 66 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 22 78 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 Non-shift worker 22 78 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 Non-shift worker 6 94 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 Non-shift worker 5 95 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 Non-shift worker 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 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 Non-shift worker 55 45 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 Non-shift worker 6 94 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 0 100 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 0 100 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 8 92 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 11 89 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 Non-shift worker 11 89 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 Non-shift worker 5 95 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 Non-shift worker 39 61 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 74 26 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 Non-shift worker 0 100 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 Non-shift worker 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 Non-shift worker 9 20 23 5 6 31 5 46 18 240
2020 Shift worker 3 34 16 9 3 31 5 58 18 33
2020 Non-shift worker 12 19 25 7 3 28 6 47 16 268
2019 Shift worker 6 7 35 14 9 23 6 18 33 22
2019 Non-shift worker 14 13 28 6 4 27 9 41 15 149
2018 Shift worker 19 28 15 4 0 31 4 72 5 15
2018 Non-shift worker 14 23 22 2 1 30 8 60 5 177

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 Shift worker 21 45 21 5 4 4 0 69 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 43 16 8 4 9 0 68 14 240
2020 Shift worker 10 65 8 11 3 3 0 77 14 33
2020 Non-shift worker 24 35 23 8 2 7 0 64 11 269
2019 Shift worker 13 44 8 0 9 20 6 76 13 22
2019 Non-shift worker 18 29 25 9 2 16 1 56 14 150
2018 Shift worker 31 49 7 3 0 10 0 89 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 26 39 16 3 2 14 1 76 5 178

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 Shift worker 17 83 25
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 240
2020 Shift worker 8 92 32
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 268
2019 Shift worker 13 87 22
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 151

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 Non-shift worker 41 59 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 78 22 15

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 Non-shift worker 28 54 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10

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 Shift worker 29 38 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 33 44 8 5 1 4 5 85 6 240
2020 Shift worker 23 63 5 3 0 0 5 92 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 44 39 8 2 1 2 4 89 3 269

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 Shift worker 26 21 26 19 8 15
2022 Non-shift worker 35 23 19 10 13 175

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 Shift worker 54 46 20
2022 Non-shift worker 59 41 195

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 Shift worker 44 56 20
2022 Non-shift worker 55 45 195

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 Shift worker 53 47 20
2022 Non-shift worker 74 26 195

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 Shift worker 48 52 20
2022 Non-shift worker 69 31 195

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 Shift worker 42 58 20
2022 Non-shift worker 42 58 195

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 Shift worker 58 42 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 195

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 Shift worker 31 69 20
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 195

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 Shift worker 34 66 20
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 195

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 Shift worker 18 82 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 195

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 Shift worker 26 74 20
2022 Non-shift worker 42 58 195

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 Shift worker 33 67 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 66 195

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 Shift worker 6 94 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 195

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 Shift worker 16 84 20
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 195

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 Shift worker 79 0 6 0 0 0 16 93 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 70 17 3 2 2 0 7 93 4 195

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 Shift worker 5 10 16 6 32 0 31 56 21 20
2022 Non-shift worker 2 13 20 18 33 4 9 59 18 195

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 Shift worker 11 15 38 16 15 5 0 33 27 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 24 22 21 17 6 0 40 36 195
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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 Shift worker 17 67 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 49 32 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 240
2020 Shift worker 42 35 14 5 0 3 0 80 6 33
2020 Non-shift worker 51 36 4 6 1 1 0 88 8 265

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 Shift worker 4 4 25 8 29 4 25 53 11 25
2022 Non-shift worker 5 7 9 16 28 5 29 67 18 240

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 Shift worker 4 25 46 17 4 4 0 30 22 25
2022 Non-shift worker 9 37 28 18 5 3 0 47 24 240
2020 Shift worker 8 50 25 15 3 0 0 58 17 33
2020 Non-shift worker 22 43 21 10 2 2 0 66 13 269
2019 Shift worker 0 27 40 13 13 7 0 29 28 22
2019 Non-shift worker 8 21 35 19 13 4 0 30 33 151
2018 Shift worker 6 55 25 11 0 3 0 63 11 16
2018 Non-shift worker 9 29 35 12 9 7 0 40 22 178

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 13 49 26 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 7 32 37 21 2 240

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 Shift worker 24 42 22 8 0 4 0 69 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 38 32 19 6 3 1 1 72 9 240
2020 Shift worker 32 52 5 8 0 3 0 87 8 33
2020 Non-shift worker 43 35 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 266

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 Shift worker 12 54 9 9 8 8 0 72 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 39 31 9 13 7 1 1 71 20 240
2020 Shift worker 30 32 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 33
2020 Non-shift worker 35 40 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 268

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 Shift worker 8 34 26 24 9 0 0 42 33 25
2022 Non-shift worker 15 43 17 17 8 1 0 58 25 240
2020 Shift worker 16 53 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 33
2020 Non-shift worker 21 43 20 10 5 0 0 65 16 269
2019 Shift worker 9 34 22 14 13 7 0 47 29 22
2019 Non-shift worker 6 23 19 34 17 1 0 29 52 151
2018 Shift worker 17 38 24 17 4 0 0 55 21 16
2018 Non-shift worker 7 38 24 18 10 3 0 46 29 178

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 Non-shift worker 4 38 16 26 11 4 0 44 39 45

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 Shift worker 46 24 8 8 9 0 5 74 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 41 23 17 6 8 1 4 67 15 240
2020 Shift worker 46 24 27 3 0 0 0 70 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 49 29 12 6 2 0 1 79 9 268
2019 Shift worker 40 21 16 9 13 0 0 61 23 22
2019 Non-shift worker 35 28 19 10 6 0 2 64 17 151
2018 Shift worker 14 29 47 3 0 0 7 46 4 15
2018 Non-shift worker 28 27 27 9 5 2 2 57 14 177

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 Shift worker 16 22 42 16 4 0 0 38 20 25
2022 Non-shift worker 10 19 35 17 18 0 0 29 36 240
2020 Shift worker 16 30 38 10 5 0 0 46 15 33
2020 Non-shift worker 12 25 33 17 12 0 0 38 29 269
2019 Shift worker 9 46 14 20 11 0 0 55 31 22
2019 Non-shift worker 10 18 33 22 17 0 0 27 39 151
2018 Shift worker 0 34 39 17 10 0 0 34 28 16
2018 Non-shift worker 5 18 38 18 20 0 0 23 39 177

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 Shift worker 16 38 33 12 0 0 0 55 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 18 28 26 17 9 0 2 47 27 240
2020 Shift worker 13 47 26 10 3 0 0 61 13 33
2020 Non-shift worker 22 28 30 13 7 0 0 50 20 269
2019 Shift worker 10 50 27 3 9 0 0 60 13 22
2019 Non-shift worker 11 31 24 18 15 0 0 43 33 151
2018 Shift worker 15 12 48 21 4 0 0 28 25 14
2018 Non-shift worker 11 26 33 19 10 0 0 37 30 177

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 Shift worker 12 18 43 19 8 0 0 30 27 25
2022 Non-shift worker 12 21 25 18 22 0 1 33 41 240
2020 Shift worker 8 35 27 21 6 0 3 45 28 33
2020 Non-shift worker 18 26 24 22 10 0 1 44 32 268
2019 Shift worker 18 19 26 15 13 0 9 40 31 22
2019 Non-shift worker 14 16 24 25 21 0 0 30 46 150
2018 Shift worker 0 30 28 24 18 0 0 30 42 16
2018 Non-shift worker 7 16 31 24 19 0 3 24 44 177

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 Shift worker 34 33 19 8 0 0 5 71 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 29 31 19 8 7 1 5 64 16 240
2020 Shift worker 29 33 21 5 5 0 6 66 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 35 30 19 10 5 0 1 65 15 266
2019 Shift worker 53 27 5 9 3 0 2 82 13 22
2019 Non-shift worker 30 26 23 10 8 0 3 58 18 151
2018 Shift worker 27 31 28 0 14 0 0 58 14 16
2018 Non-shift worker 26 33 24 10 4 0 2 61 15 177

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 Shift worker 26 13 32 20 8 0 0 40 29 25
2022 Non-shift worker 34 23 23 11 7 0 2 58 18 240
2020 Shift worker 35 27 25 8 5 0 0 62 13 33
2020 Non-shift worker 33 30 17 12 7 0 1 64 19 269
2019 Shift worker 14 25 41 2 18 0 0 39 20 22
2019 Non-shift worker 23 35 21 10 10 0 0 58 20 151
2018 Shift worker 27 24 28 11 11 0 0 51 21 16
2018 Non-shift worker 23 33 27 10 7 0 0 56 17 176

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 Shift worker 22 37 24 9 4 4 0 61 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 22 32 25 11 9 1 1 55 20 240
2020 Shift worker 29 34 23 8 0 5 0 67 8 33
2020 Non-shift worker 26 31 30 10 2 0 0 58 12 267
2019 Shift worker 17 27 32 15 10 0 0 44 24 21
2019 Non-shift worker 7 23 34 20 13 0 2 31 34 151
2018 Shift worker 0 34 52 14 0 0 0 34 14 16
2018 Non-shift worker 16 29 27 21 6 0 0 46 28 178

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 Shift worker 12 39 32 9 8 0 0 51 16 25
2022 Non-shift worker 19 31 27 13 9 0 0 50 23 240
2020 Shift worker 25 26 32 8 6 3 0 53 15 33
2020 Non-shift worker 18 34 29 12 6 0 1 52 18 268
2019 Shift worker 13 33 18 26 7 0 2 47 34 21
2019 Non-shift worker 6 19 28 30 15 0 2 25 46 151
2018 Shift worker 3 52 32 10 4 0 0 55 14 16
2018 Non-shift worker 13 19 33 21 13 0 0 33 35 177

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 Shift worker 22 40 25 9 4 0 0 62 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 29 28 21 13 9 0 0 57 21 240
2020 Shift worker 29 28 29 5 6 0 3 59 12 33
2020 Non-shift worker 28 35 21 11 5 0 1 63 16 267
2019 Shift worker 26 18 22 25 0 0 10 48 28 21
2019 Non-shift worker 9 26 26 27 12 0 0 35 39 149
2018 Shift worker 24 31 35 4 7 0 0 55 10 16
2018 Non-shift worker 22 27 23 20 8 0 0 49 28 178

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 Shift worker 33 29 30 8 0 0 0 62 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 34 28 16 12 9 0 1 63 21 240
2020 Shift worker 35 31 10 15 9 0 0 66 24 33
2020 Non-shift worker 38 30 17 11 4 0 1 68 14 262
2019 Shift worker 45 14 24 7 7 0 2 61 15 21
2019 Non-shift worker 26 29 20 15 10 0 0 55 25 150

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 Shift worker 28 33 21 8 10 0 0 61 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 37 29 19 7 6 0 1 67 13 240
2020 Shift worker 15 22 33 21 9 0 0 37 30 33
2020 Non-shift worker 23 32 26 14 5 0 0 55 19 267

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 Shift worker 31 25 32 12 0 0 0 56 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 25 33 22 11 7 1 1 59 19 240
2020 Shift worker 31 23 28 10 8 0 0 54 18 33
2020 Non-shift worker 30 29 23 15 3 1 0 59 18 268
2019 Shift worker 22 38 31 3 3 0 2 61 7 21
2019 Non-shift worker 13 34 25 13 15 0 0 47 27 151
2018 Shift worker 11 24 51 7 7 0 0 35 13 16
2018 Non-shift worker 11 34 31 12 12 0 1 45 24 176

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 Shift worker 55 24 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2022 Non-shift worker 57 27 9 2 1 0 3 87 3 240
2020 Shift worker 43 30 19 3 0 0 5 78 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 50 24 14 7 2 0 3 76 9 268
2019 Shift worker 33 34 10 21 0 0 2 69 21 21
2019 Non-shift worker 39 28 20 5 7 0 2 68 12 150
2018 Shift worker 26 19 39 12 0 0 4 47 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 29 15 3 3 0 6 78 7 177

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 Shift worker 54 28 13 0 5 0 0 82 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 57 30 8 3 0 0 2 89 3 240
2020 Shift worker 35 44 16 3 3 0 0 79 5 33
2020 Non-shift worker 47 30 17 6 1 0 0 76 7 267

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 Shift worker 67 16 13 0 0 0 4 87 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 72 13 3 1 0 1 10 96 1 240
2020 Shift worker 51 33 9 3 3 3 0 86 5 33
2020 Non-shift worker 73 15 7 1 0 1 5 92 1 265
2019 Shift worker 65 7 7 11 0 0 10 80 12 21
2019 Non-shift worker 64 14 4 0 2 2 13 93 3 150
2018 Shift worker 69 21 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 70 13 5 0 2 0 10 92 3 177

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 Shift worker 51 32 4 13 0 0 0 84 13 25
2022 Non-shift worker 73 9 7 4 4 0 3 84 8 240
2020 Shift worker 73 14 3 3 9 0 0 86 11 33
2020 Non-shift worker 78 8 5 2 2 2 4 91 4 267
2019 Shift worker 77 5 3 11 5 0 0 81 15 22
2019 Non-shift worker 72 14 3 2 5 2 2 89 8 149
2018 Shift worker 69 17 4 3 4 0 4 89 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 75 9 3 3 3 1 7 90 6 178

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 Shift worker 55 16 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 46 34 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 240
2020 Shift worker 56 26 6 8 5 0 0 81 13 32
2020 Non-shift worker 54 27 11 4 4 0 1 82 7 265
2019 Shift worker 47 28 7 6 12 0 0 75 17 22
2019 Non-shift worker 47 27 16 5 4 0 0 74 9 150
2018 Shift worker 41 28 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 16
2018 Non-shift worker 39 31 13 6 4 0 6 74 11 178

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 Shift worker 71 8 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2022 Non-shift worker 60 18 9 5 5 1 1 80 11 240
2020 Shift worker 66 10 10 5 9 0 0 76 14 33
2020 Non-shift worker 65 20 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 267
2019 Shift worker 56 31 3 0 10 0 0 87 10 21
2019 Non-shift worker 42 29 13 7 7 0 2 72 15 151
2018 Shift worker 59 24 11 0 7 0 0 83 7 16
2018 Non-shift worker 49 24 11 8 4 0 4 76 13 178

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 Shift worker 71 9 4 4 0 0 12 91 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 52 13 7 3 1 0 23 86 5 240
2020 Shift worker 56 15 3 3 5 0 20 87 9 33
2020 Non-shift worker 52 15 5 1 2 0 25 89 4 268
2019 Shift worker 37 17 7 3 0 0 36 84 5 22
2019 Non-shift worker 47 15 6 2 0 0 29 88 3 149
2018 Shift worker 55 4 7 0 4 0 31 85 5 16
2018 Non-shift worker 45 15 9 3 0 1 26 83 4 173

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 Shift worker 62 26 4 0 5 0 4 91 5 25
2022 Non-shift worker 65 18 7 1 2 0 7 89 3 240
2020 Shift worker 68 9 13 5 0 0 6 81 5 33
2020 Non-shift worker 63 24 7 2 1 0 3 90 3 269
2019 Shift worker 49 20 11 2 0 11 7 84 3 22
2019 Non-shift worker 54 23 14 2 1 0 6 82 3 151
2018 Shift worker 79 4 4 0 0 0 14 96 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 52 22 11 7 0 0 8 81 7 177

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 Shift worker 56 28 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 25
2022 Non-shift worker 59 21 7 5 5 1 2 82 11 240
2020 Shift worker 59 12 22 5 3 0 0 70 8 32
2020 Non-shift worker 58 20 11 4 4 1 2 81 8 265
2019 Shift worker 57 15 8 0 20 0 0 72 20 22
2019 Non-shift worker 58 24 5 4 4 1 4 86 9 151
2018 Shift worker 34 24 7 31 0 0 4 61 32 16
2018 Non-shift worker 58 26 5 5 3 1 2 87 8 178

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 Shift worker 26 21 29 13 13 0 0 46 25 25
2022 Non-shift worker 54 24 12 4 2 0 4 81 6 240
2020 Shift worker 53 19 26 0 3 0 0 72 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 50 29 14 5 1 0 2 80 5 269
2019 Shift worker 39 36 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 22
2019 Non-shift worker 60 23 8 4 2 0 3 86 6 151
2018 Shift worker 40 14 39 4 0 0 4 56 4 16
2018 Non-shift worker 51 27 15 3 2 0 3 80 5 178

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 Shift worker 4 16 63 13 5 0 0 20 18 25
2022 Non-shift worker 3 25 47 18 8 0 0 28 25 240
2020 Shift worker 8 19 57 10 6 0 0 27 16 32
2020 Non-shift worker 9 29 44 13 5 1 0 38 18 269
2019 Shift worker 7 28 48 11 7 0 0 35 18 22
2019 Non-shift worker 7 28 37 19 8 0 0 36 27 151
2018 Shift worker 11 23 49 14 4 0 0 33 18 16
2018 Non-shift worker 6 21 42 26 5 0 0 27 31 178

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 Shift worker 13 20 32 30 4 0 0 34 33 25
2022 Non-shift worker 7 23 41 21 8 0 0 29 30 240
2020 Shift worker 5 22 40 27 5 0 0 32 28 33
2020 Non-shift worker 5 20 47 20 8 1 0 28 25 267
2019 Shift worker 0 21 39 26 14 0 0 40 21 22
2019 Non-shift worker 9 29 38 17 6 0 0 23 39 150
2018 Shift worker 4 14 48 35 0 0 0 35 17 16
2018 Non-shift worker 9 21 35 26 9 0 0 35 30 176
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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 Shift worker 21 65 13 0 25
2022 Non-shift worker 7 73 19 1 240
2020 Shift worker 20 57 23 0 33
2020 Non-shift worker 15 59 26 0 269

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 Non-shift worker 59 41 15

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 Shift worker 37 0 9 0 5 8 41 73 9 25
2022 Non-shift worker 54 8 3 1 0 4 29 93 2 240
2020 Shift worker 40 19 11 3 0 3 25 81 3 33
2020 Non-shift worker 61 9 5 2 0 3 21 92 2 269
2019 Shift worker 64 16 14 2 0 2 2 83 3 21
2019 Non-shift worker 56 13 6 1 2 2 20 88 3 151
2018 Shift worker 72 17 0 0 0 4 7 100 0 16
2018 Non-shift worker 73 8 3 0 3 0 13 92 4 178

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 Non-shift worker 11 43 18 15 13 0 0 54 28 15

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 Non-shift worker 0 28 25 17 19 0 11 32 40 15
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