2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Film Board of Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 46 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 100
2022 Woman 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 150
2020 Man 46 41 11 0 2 0 0 87 2 121
2020 Woman 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 181
2019 Man 23 42 13 18 4 0 0 65 22 67
2019 Woman 26 44 14 9 6 0 0 70 15 106
2018 Man 32 54 8 2 4 0 0 86 6 75
2018 Woman 36 44 8 5 6 0 0 80 11 113

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 47 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 100
2022 Woman 29 34 15 15 7 0 0 64 22 150
2020 Man 29 51 11 7 1 0 0 80 9 121
2020 Woman 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 182
2019 Man 17 42 13 13 15 0 0 59 28 66
2019 Woman 22 39 21 8 10 0 0 61 19 106
2018 Man 23 54 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 75
2018 Woman 26 42 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 116

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 37 11 0 1 0 0 88 1 100
2022 Woman 44 40 12 2 3 0 0 84 5 150
2020 Man 59 36 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 118
2020 Woman 47 43 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 178
2019 Man 39 46 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 67
2019 Woman 43 36 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 105
2018 Man 44 49 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 76
2018 Woman 60 29 5 3 2 0 0 89 6 115

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 36 14 2 1 0 0 83 3 100
2022 Woman 41 46 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 150
2020 Man 45 47 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 121
2020 Woman 43 44 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 182
2019 Man 25 48 17 8 0 0 2 75 8 66
2019 Woman 36 41 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 106
2018 Man 38 47 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 76
2018 Woman 40 44 6 7 2 0 0 84 10 116

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 40 17 8 2 1 0 72 10 100
2022 Woman 29 37 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 150
2020 Man 31 41 22 4 1 1 0 72 5 121
2020 Woman 27 40 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 181
2019 Man 12 23 32 27 6 0 0 35 33 66
2019 Woman 16 27 31 13 13 0 0 43 26 107
2018 Man 20 47 27 5 1 0 0 67 6 77
2018 Woman 24 42 23 9 2 0 0 66 11 113

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 36 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 100
2022 Woman 27 42 13 12 5 0 0 69 17 150
2020 Man 28 46 18 7 1 0 0 74 8 121
2020 Woman 25 40 18 13 5 0 0 65 18 182
2019 Man 10 30 32 17 12 0 0 39 29 67
2019 Woman 11 37 23 21 7 0 0 49 28 107
2018 Man 23 52 18 7 1 0 0 75 8 77
2018 Woman 17 44 27 10 2 0 0 61 12 115

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 31 20 5 2 3 2 71 7 100
2022 Woman 40 29 10 6 8 5 2 74 15 150
2020 Man 40 36 15 3 1 5 1 80 4 121
2020 Woman 40 30 19 3 4 3 0 72 8 182
2019 Man 19 30 23 24 3 1 1 50 27 67
2019 Woman 32 31 12 9 11 4 0 66 21 107
2018 Man 35 32 22 8 1 2 0 69 9 77
2018 Woman 32 36 12 7 5 7 2 74 13 115
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 38 16 6 1 0 3 77 7 100
2022 Woman 49 29 16 3 1 0 3 81 3 150
2020 Man 55 29 13 1 1 0 1 85 2 121
2020 Woman 56 27 12 2 0 0 1 85 3 180
2019 Man 38 29 9 6 8 0 11 75 16 67
2019 Woman 41 39 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 107

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 30 47 13 8 3 0 0 77 11 100
2022 Woman 39 42 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 150
2020 Man 48 37 9 5 1 1 0 85 5 121
2020 Woman 46 31 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 182
2019 Man 39 33 6 15 7 0 0 73 22 66
2019 Woman 28 39 16 9 8 0 0 67 17 106
2018 Man 36 41 10 12 1 0 0 77 13 77
2018 Woman 35 30 16 12 4 0 2 67 17 116

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 37 14 4 6 0 1 76 10 100
2022 Woman 43 37 8 9 3 0 1 80 11 150
2020 Man 65 26 7 1 1 0 0 91 3 121
2020 Woman 51 30 10 7 1 1 0 81 8 182
2019 Man 38 34 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 67
2019 Woman 36 30 10 17 7 0 0 66 24 105
2018 Man 46 29 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 77
2018 Woman 36 37 9 10 6 1 0 73 17 116

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 22 38 23 10 3 3 1 62 14 100
2022 Woman 17 40 21 6 8 7 1 62 15 150
2020 Man 20 41 18 11 5 4 1 64 16 121
2020 Woman 20 34 25 14 4 3 0 56 18 182
2019 Man 9 21 21 26 20 4 0 31 48 66
2019 Woman 16 20 24 24 14 1 0 37 39 107
2018 Man 15 27 23 22 2 10 0 47 27 76
2018 Woman 19 32 26 12 4 6 0 55 17 114

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 33 25 12 6 1 0 56 18 100
2022 Woman 17 36 21 16 7 3 0 54 24 150
2020 Man 18 28 29 14 9 2 0 47 24 120
2020 Woman 15 28 23 20 12 1 0 44 33 182
2019 Man 9 14 19 30 28 0 0 22 58 66
2019 Woman 6 16 14 37 27 0 0 22 64 107
2018 Man 20 17 31 27 6 0 0 37 32 76
2018 Woman 9 32 21 20 15 4 0 42 36 114

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 26 30 19 4 2 0 46 24 100
2022 Woman 9 31 30 17 8 5 0 42 27 150
2020 Man 11 31 29 18 8 2 1 43 27 121
2020 Woman 8 31 26 22 13 0 0 39 35 182
2019 Man 3 12 21 20 41 3 0 16 63 66
2019 Woman 6 7 20 36 30 1 0 13 68 105
2018 Man 8 19 29 31 8 4 0 28 41 75
2018 Woman 4 22 27 31 14 2 0 27 46 113

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 32 28 17 3 0 0 52 20 100
2022 Woman 7 35 25 18 13 2 0 43 31 150
2020 Man 17 37 27 10 8 1 0 54 19 121
2020 Woman 11 31 19 27 11 1 0 42 38 182
2019 Man 6 11 21 36 26 0 0 17 62 66
2019 Woman 2 11 11 45 30 1 0 13 76 107
2018 Man 4 27 22 33 12 2 0 31 46 76
2018 Woman 4 24 19 34 19 0 0 28 52 113
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 38 19 9 7 0 0 65 16 100
2022 Woman 30 36 17 12 4 0 0 66 17 150
2020 Man 32 43 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 121
2020 Woman 29 41 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 182
2019 Man 19 42 16 6 17 0 0 61 23 67
2019 Woman 23 38 17 13 9 0 0 60 23 106
2018 Man 24 40 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 76
2018 Woman 25 35 18 13 9 0 0 61 22 115

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 22 49 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 100
2022 Woman 19 56 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 150
2020 Man 30 46 18 6 1 0 0 76 6 121
2020 Woman 23 45 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 180
2019 Man 15 47 17 22 0 0 0 62 22 65
2019 Woman 19 44 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 106
2018 Man 21 51 18 5 6 0 0 71 11 76
2018 Woman 20 49 12 14 5 0 0 70 19 114

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 43 20 8 3 0 1 68 11 100
2022 Woman 33 35 18 9 4 1 0 69 14 150
2020 Man 49 26 19 5 1 1 0 76 6 121
2020 Woman 39 35 14 8 2 1 0 75 11 182
2019 Man 34 27 11 18 9 0 0 61 28 67
2019 Woman 28 35 18 15 4 0 0 63 19 107
2018 Man 32 44 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 77
2018 Woman 30 35 15 11 6 0 2 67 17 116

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 38 21 11 11 0 0 57 22 100
2022 Woman 18 40 17 17 7 0 1 58 25 150
2020 Man 21 45 14 15 3 0 2 67 18 121
2020 Woman 24 34 15 19 4 1 4 61 24 181
2019 Man 7 36 17 29 12 0 0 43 41 67
2019 Woman 11 38 9 30 11 0 0 49 42 106
2018 Man 7 47 14 21 9 0 1 55 31 76
2018 Woman 10 37 15 18 18 0 3 48 36 115

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 32 21 13 1 1 1 64 14 100
2022 Woman 36 25 18 10 7 1 4 64 17 150
2020 Man 46 33 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 121
2020 Woman 39 30 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 182

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 31 25 20 9 4 0 44 31 100
2022 Woman 8 22 22 24 17 5 1 32 44 150
2020 Man 16 22 32 20 7 4 0 39 28 120
2020 Woman 7 22 28 21 20 2 1 30 41 182
2019 Man 1 13 30 33 21 3 0 14 55 67
2019 Woman 5 12 26 28 27 2 0 17 56 107
2018 Man 12 22 38 15 13 0 0 34 28 77
2018 Woman 9 22 17 35 14 3 0 33 50 115

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 27 9 3 1 4 4 86 4 100
2022 Woman 45 22 13 5 3 3 9 76 9 150
2020 Man 63 22 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 121
2020 Woman 54 20 14 4 3 1 5 78 7 182
2019 Man 51 23 13 1 4 0 8 81 5 67
2019 Woman 46 20 18 2 5 1 8 73 7 107

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 26 14 6 3 4 3 75 10 100
2022 Woman 37 16 14 12 6 3 11 63 21 150
2020 Man 39 28 20 4 2 2 4 72 6 121
2020 Woman 41 19 16 8 8 1 6 65 17 182
2019 Man 21 32 23 12 6 1 6 56 19 67
2019 Woman 31 20 16 10 11 3 9 58 24 107

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 61 17 8 3 1 4 5 87 4 100
2022 Woman 63 11 7 3 4 5 8 84 8 150
2020 Man 76 12 1 0 3 5 3 96 3 121
2020 Woman 66 11 5 2 2 6 8 89 5 181
2019 Man 64 10 3 11 1 4 9 84 13 66
2019 Woman 63 13 3 1 1 10 9 93 3 107

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 70 15 3 0 0 3 10 96 0 100
2022 Woman 66 8 1 2 0 3 21 96 3 150
2020 Man 75 11 5 0 1 2 6 94 1 120
2020 Woman 65 12 4 2 1 4 12 92 3 182
2019 Man 77 9 5 0 0 1 9 95 0 67
2019 Woman 72 9 4 0 1 1 13 94 1 104

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 25 17 20 16 2 4 43 39 100
2022 Woman 14 34 13 13 19 3 3 51 34 150
2020 Man 13 26 21 19 13 3 4 42 35 121
2020 Woman 5 22 26 21 22 0 5 29 44 182
2019 Man 1 11 23 29 31 2 3 13 63 67
2019 Woman 5 21 22 14 37 1 0 26 52 107
2018 Man 12 25 18 28 14 2 1 39 43 76
2018 Woman 4 21 15 22 30 1 6 28 56 115

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 30 38 15 11 5 0 1 68 16 100
2022 Woman 29 40 10 16 6 0 0 69 21 145
2020 Man 32 48 12 6 1 0 0 80 8 121
2020 Woman 30 36 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 182
2019 Man 10 52 13 8 17 0 0 61 25 67
2019 Woman 19 38 12 20 10 0 0 58 30 106
2018 Man 19 43 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 76
2018 Woman 17 49 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 116

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 34 14 12 2 0 2 71 15 100
2022 Woman 37 38 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 150
2020 Man 40 38 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 121
2020 Woman 33 37 13 12 3 0 0 71 16 182
2019 Man 14 38 23 3 21 0 0 53 24 66
2019 Woman 21 41 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 106
2018 Man 22 49 15 9 5 0 0 72 14 76
2018 Woman 28 46 13 9 4 0 0 73 13 115

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 42 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 100
2022 Woman 25 42 11 17 6 0 0 67 23 150
2020 Man 28 50 17 5 1 0 0 78 5 118
2020 Woman 22 45 15 14 4 0 0 67 19 179
2019 Man 8 41 26 12 10 0 3 50 23 67
2019 Woman 12 41 15 20 12 0 0 54 31 105
2018 Man 19 36 29 12 3 0 0 56 15 75
2018 Woman 18 35 16 28 3 0 0 53 32 116

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 44 21 12 3 0 0 63 15 100
2022 Woman 17 46 14 13 5 6 0 67 19 150
2020 Man 25 42 25 6 1 2 0 68 7 121
2020 Woman 12 45 23 14 3 4 0 59 17 180
2019 Man 11 29 20 22 14 4 0 42 38 66
2019 Woman 11 31 27 22 5 3 0 44 28 107
2018 Man 11 35 31 14 3 5 0 49 18 77
2018 Woman 16 33 30 12 3 6 0 52 16 116

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 34 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 100
2022 Woman 34 41 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 150
2020 Man 48 37 7 3 2 1 2 87 5 120
2020 Woman 37 42 11 7 4 0 0 78 10 182
2019 Man 27 44 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 67
2019 Woman 21 38 17 19 6 0 0 59 24 104
2018 Man 34 40 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 76
2018 Woman 35 29 17 12 5 0 2 66 17 115

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 32 12 8 1 0 0 79 9 100
2022 Woman 21 36 17 10 12 0 3 59 23 150
2020 Man 46 35 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 120
2020 Woman 27 29 24 14 6 0 0 56 20 178
2019 Man 30 38 18 13 1 0 0 68 14 66
2019 Woman 22 40 16 13 10 0 0 61 22 105
2018 Man 21 56 17 5 0 0 0 77 5 76
2018 Woman 24 31 15 10 18 0 2 55 29 116

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 32 12 4 4 2 1 80 8 100
2022 Woman 52 36 5 3 1 2 1 91 4 150

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 49 32 100
2022 Woman 25 49 26 150
2020 Man 18 56 26 121
2020 Woman 11 59 31 182
2019 Man 21 48 31 67
2019 Woman 20 49 32 107
2018 Man 16 52 33 77
2018 Woman 16 46 38 116

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 21 5 23 7 0 20
2022 Woman 24 32 22 10 0 11 35
2020 Man 50 21 7 4 4 13 19
2020 Woman 17 25 12 16 22 8 20
2019 Man 38 0 20 39 0 3 13
2019 Woman 26 18 12 29 0 14 17
2018 Man 35 15 18 18 15 0 11
2018 Woman 38 6 18 11 11 14 19
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 45 10 3 2 0 1 84 5 100
2022 Woman 41 40 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 150
2020 Man 41 48 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 120
2020 Woman 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 182
2019 Man 35 47 7 11 0 0 0 81 11 67
2019 Woman 27 47 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 106
2018 Man 33 45 18 2 2 0 0 78 4 76
2018 Woman 42 41 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 116

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 41 23 13 6 1 0 58 19 100
2022 Woman 22 46 16 14 2 1 0 68 16 150
2020 Man 17 44 25 12 1 1 0 61 13 121
2020 Woman 12 50 17 16 4 0 0 62 20 182
2019 Man 11 25 29 22 14 0 0 36 36 67
2019 Woman 8 29 28 22 13 0 0 37 35 107
2018 Man 15 48 23 11 1 2 0 65 12 75
2018 Woman 19 44 20 16 1 0 0 63 17 116

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 26 37 23 8 0 2 32 30 100
2022 Woman 10 29 34 21 3 1 3 25 40 150
2020 Man 8 20 43 21 8 0 0 29 28 121
2020 Woman 9 22 41 19 6 0 3 25 32 181
2019 Man 15 33 38 10 4 0 1 14 47 67
2019 Woman 13 38 34 10 4 1 1 14 52 105
2018 Man 13 28 41 10 6 0 2 16 42 76
2018 Woman 11 36 31 17 1 1 2 20 48 116

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 21 39 18 10 2 2 29 30 100
2022 Woman 16 35 29 15 3 0 2 18 53 150
2020 Man 11 20 37 24 7 2 0 31 32 120
2020 Woman 18 38 24 14 3 0 2 17 58 181
2019 Man 25 35 26 9 1 3 1 10 63 67
2019 Woman 42 35 18 2 1 1 1 3 78 105
2018 Man 25 37 20 10 6 0 3 16 63 75
2018 Woman 30 32 28 4 4 1 1 8 63 116

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 11 41 32 10 0 1 43 16 100
2022 Woman 9 18 39 28 4 0 2 32 28 150
2020 Man 7 8 39 35 11 0 0 46 15 121
2020 Woman 6 19 45 21 7 0 1 29 26 182
2019 Man 12 14 45 24 5 0 0 29 26 67
2019 Woman 10 31 31 26 1 0 1 28 41 105
2018 Man 10 25 33 21 8 0 2 30 36 74
2018 Woman 9 29 32 25 5 0 0 30 38 115

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 23 27 29 10 0 3 40 31 100
2022 Woman 24 27 22 19 6 1 2 25 52 150
2020 Man 9 17 33 29 10 0 1 40 27 121
2020 Woman 11 28 37 15 8 0 2 23 40 182
2019 Man 21 30 29 14 6 0 0 19 51 67
2019 Woman 27 33 20 7 11 1 1 18 61 105
2018 Man 17 31 23 15 7 2 5 24 52 76
2018 Woman 29 23 22 15 5 0 6 21 55 115

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 1 8 20 32 27 4 8 67 10 100
2022 Woman 7 17 32 22 12 2 7 38 27 150
2020 Man 1 4 21 39 33 3 0 74 5 118
2020 Woman 5 12 22 32 23 1 5 58 19 178
2019 Man 7 18 28 22 17 4 3 42 27 67
2019 Woman 15 18 27 20 15 3 2 37 34 105
2018 Man 6 2 32 42 8 2 7 55 9 75
2018 Woman 6 28 19 32 9 0 4 43 36 116

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 26 34 19 11 1 2 31 34 100
2022 Woman 18 34 32 11 3 1 1 15 53 150
2020 Man 14 16 39 20 9 1 1 30 30 121
2020 Woman 18 27 36 9 6 1 2 15 47 182
2019 Man 25 27 29 10 3 3 3 15 55 66
2019 Woman 32 31 25 12 0 0 0 12 63 106
2018 Man 19 38 29 7 4 0 2 11 59 76
2018 Woman 35 29 27 5 2 1 1 8 65 116

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 1 9 29 32 26 0 3 60 10 100
2022 Woman 3 10 38 30 15 1 3 46 14 150
2020 Man 3 9 26 43 19 0 1 62 12 121
2020 Woman 4 10 39 32 15 0 2 47 13 182
2019 Man 12 15 38 23 10 2 0 33 28 67
2019 Woman 14 32 32 18 3 1 1 21 46 103

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 31 28 21 7 1 0 43 28 100
2022 Woman 5 30 27 25 13 1 0 36 38 150
2020 Man 13 32 30 15 8 3 0 46 24 120
2020 Woman 8 27 34 21 9 0 0 35 30 181
2019 Man 4 10 27 38 21 0 0 14 60 67
2019 Woman 7 7 17 38 31 0 0 14 69 106

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 100
2022 Woman 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 15 150
2020 Man 53 34 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 121
2020 Woman 42 35 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 182
2019 Man 31 38 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 67
2019 Woman 34 33 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 107
2018 Man 35 47 6 12 1 0 0 81 13 76
2018 Woman 29 50 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 115

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 48 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 100
2022 Woman 37 45 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 150
2020 Man 54 40 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 121
2020 Woman 40 42 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 181
2019 Man 32 42 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 66
2019 Woman 40 38 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 107
2018 Man 33 52 12 1 1 0 0 86 2 75
2018 Woman 38 45 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 115

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 47 14 5 1 0 0 80 6 100
2022 Woman 37 46 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 150
2020 Man 42 43 12 2 1 0 0 85 4 120
2020 Woman 37 46 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 181
2019 Man 25 35 23 9 7 0 1 61 16 67
2019 Woman 32 51 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 107
2018 Man 35 44 11 6 3 0 1 79 9 76
2018 Woman 36 49 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 116

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 48 15 3 4 1 0 77 7 100
2022 Woman 20 50 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 150
2020 Man 26 54 15 4 1 0 0 79 5 121
2020 Woman 22 43 20 12 4 0 0 65 16 182
2019 Man 20 46 14 8 13 0 0 66 21 66
2019 Woman 20 47 18 8 5 2 0 69 13 106
2018 Man 37 42 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 77
2018 Woman 37 42 16 6 0 0 0 79 6 115

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 54 12 4 0 3 0 83 4 100
2022 Woman 24 49 11 10 5 2 0 75 15 150
2020 Man 32 45 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 121
2020 Woman 21 40 22 10 6 2 0 62 16 182
2019 Man 21 47 9 12 6 5 0 72 19 66
2019 Woman 30 41 18 6 4 1 0 71 10 107
2018 Man 36 49 9 1 3 2 0 87 4 77
2018 Woman 45 43 6 3 0 2 0 90 4 114

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 46 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 100
2022 Woman 41 44 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 150
2020 Man 45 46 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 121
2020 Woman 39 48 8 5 1 0 0 87 6 182
2019 Man 27 44 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 67
2019 Woman 27 58 10 4 1 0 0 85 4 107
2018 Man 31 64 5 0 1 0 0 95 1 77
2018 Woman 44 40 13 2 0 0 0 84 3 115

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 47 9 7 2 2 1 81 9 100
2022 Woman 29 45 7 10 5 2 3 78 15 150

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 30 44 14 9 1 1 1 76 10 100
2022 Woman 30 39 9 8 9 3 2 72 18 150

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 42 21 8 1 2 0 68 10 100
2022 Woman 20 35 34 7 4 0 0 55 11 150
2020 Man 35 53 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 121
2020 Woman 23 46 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 181

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 51 11 4 1 1 2 83 6 100
2022 Woman 32 48 5 4 5 1 4 85 9 150
2020 Man 45 38 10 2 1 5 0 87 3 121
2020 Woman 36 47 5 4 4 1 2 86 8 182

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 30 38 7 2 11 0 47 11 100
2022 Woman 12 39 15 12 5 15 1 61 20 150

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 44 24 9 5 2 0 61 14 100
2022 Woman 15 37 16 15 9 5 2 57 25 150
2020 Man 25 39 23 6 2 4 1 67 8 121
2020 Woman 19 39 20 13 6 2 1 60 19 182
2019 Man 18 25 28 11 14 1 4 45 26 67
2019 Woman 10 38 21 18 9 2 3 49 28 107
2018 Man 13 57 20 6 3 1 0 70 9 76
2018 Woman 17 38 18 13 8 3 4 58 22 116

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 44 19 11 5 1 0 65 16 100
2022 Woman 19 39 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 150
2020 Man 20 50 17 5 4 4 1 73 9 121
2020 Woman 21 40 16 16 6 0 0 62 22 182
2019 Man 15 30 19 19 14 3 0 46 34 67
2019 Woman 15 46 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 107
2018 Man 16 50 12 13 1 7 1 72 15 76
2018 Woman 30 42 8 14 1 2 2 75 17 115

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 22 49 20 3 5 0 0 71 9 100
2022 Woman 15 48 22 7 7 0 1 63 14 150
2020 Man 24 51 19 4 1 1 1 76 5 121
2020 Woman 22 40 21 15 1 0 0 62 16 179
2019 Man 12 39 29 12 7 0 0 52 19 67
2019 Woman 17 30 25 23 5 0 0 47 28 107
2018 Man 26 52 13 6 1 2 0 79 7 77
2018 Woman 27 40 21 11 0 0 0 67 12 116

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 39 21 12 5 6 2 58 19 100
2022 Woman 10 30 21 13 13 8 5 47 30 150
2020 Man 18 36 19 9 5 12 1 62 16 121
2020 Woman 15 30 21 17 8 5 3 49 28 182
2019 Man 10 18 21 27 13 8 1 32 45 67
2019 Woman 14 16 32 22 10 4 1 32 34 106
2018 Man 7 36 24 16 5 11 1 49 23 76
2018 Woman 7 31 22 17 9 9 5 45 30 116

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 45 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 100
2022 Woman 33 51 3 11 3 0 0 84 14 150
2020 Man 47 46 2 4 1 0 0 94 5 119
2020 Woman 39 47 4 8 2 0 0 85 10 182

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 32 11 6 2 0 1 80 8 100
2022 Woman 49 36 3 10 1 0 1 86 11 150
2020 Man 36 37 17 5 2 0 2 75 7 121
2020 Woman 36 41 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 182
2019 Man 24 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 67
2019 Woman 36 36 14 10 4 0 0 73 14 106

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 47 10 5 1 0 2 83 7 100
2022 Woman 37 44 12 7 1 0 0 81 8 150
2020 Man 43 42 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 120
2020 Woman 37 37 15 8 1 0 1 75 9 182
2019 Man 17 59 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 67
2019 Woman 34 34 17 13 2 0 0 68 15 106

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 25 11 1 1 0 0 86 2 100
2022 Woman 64 29 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 150
2020 Man 69 22 4 5 0 0 0 92 5 118
2020 Woman 71 24 1 3 0 0 0 95 4 179

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 73 22 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 100
2022 Woman 80 14 1 4 1 0 1 94 5 150
2019 Man 77 16 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 66
2019 Woman 78 15 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 106

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 21 6 2 0 2 2 92 2 100
2022 Woman 67 23 5 1 2 0 1 92 3 150
2020 Man 71 19 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 121
2020 Woman 69 22 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 182
2019 Man 55 23 10 4 6 0 2 79 11 67
2019 Woman 70 21 4 1 1 1 1 93 3 107

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 100
2022 Woman 17 83 150
2020 Man 4 96 119
2020 Woman 8 92 182
2019 Man 12 88 67
2019 Woman 8 92 107
2018 Man 6 94 77
2018 Woman 7 93 116

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 33 10
2022 Woman 59 41 25

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 10
2022 Woman 32 68 25

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 16 84 25

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 25

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 45 55 25

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 10
2022 Woman 45 55 25

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 48 52 25

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 40 60 25

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 65 35 25

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 50 10
2022 Woman 54 46 25

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 27 73 25

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 10
2022 Woman 16 84 25

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 10
2022 Woman 36 64 25

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 15 85 25

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 10
2022 Woman 15 85 25

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 10
2022 Woman 61 39 25

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 43 57 25

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 39 61 25

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 19 81 25

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 11 89 25

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 7 93 25

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 25

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 17 83 25

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 25

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 25

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 25

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 25

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 36 64 25

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 61 39 25

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 14 86 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 16 27 6 4 24 13 41 16 100
2022 Woman 5 16 17 11 10 36 6 36 36 150
2020 Man 13 25 28 3 4 22 4 53 10 121
2020 Woman 8 20 22 10 5 27 9 43 23 182
2019 Man 10 18 29 6 17 18 1 35 29 67
2019 Woman 7 14 21 5 12 29 12 36 28 107
2018 Man 11 23 30 5 5 19 8 46 13 77
2018 Woman 11 22 15 12 6 29 6 50 27 116

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 50 22 5 1 4 1 70 6 100
2022 Woman 16 39 17 7 11 9 0 61 20 150
2020 Man 21 42 23 9 1 4 1 65 11 121
2020 Woman 17 37 26 9 4 8 0 58 13 182
2019 Man 19 27 23 7 11 13 0 53 20 67
2019 Woman 12 31 25 15 2 13 1 50 20 107
2018 Man 19 44 21 8 2 3 3 67 11 77
2018 Woman 20 35 18 8 7 12 0 62 17 116

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 150
2019 Man 11 89 67
2019 Woman 5 95 106

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 73 27 10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 16 84 10

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 10

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 Woman 51 49 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 33 67 10

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 Woman 24 76 10

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 Woman 9 91 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 9 91 10

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 41 59 10

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 Woman 9 91 10

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 Woman 9 91 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 10 90 10

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 Woman 17 83 10

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 Woman 17 83 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 36 64 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 81 19 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 21 26 2 2 30 2 55 6 100
2022 Woman 5 21 22 7 8 32 5 40 24 150
2020 Man 12 25 28 3 1 25 5 54 6 120
2020 Woman 10 19 21 10 4 29 7 45 22 182
2019 Man 16 13 37 2 8 20 4 38 13 65
2019 Woman 10 13 23 10 3 30 11 39 22 106
2018 Man 15 26 23 1 1 26 8 62 3 76
2018 Woman 15 20 20 3 2 33 7 59 8 115

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 48 15 4 2 6 0 78 6 100
2022 Woman 14 43 16 10 6 10 0 64 18 150
2020 Man 28 42 22 4 1 3 0 72 6 121
2020 Woman 20 36 21 11 2 9 0 62 14 182
2019 Man 22 26 20 8 6 15 3 58 17 66
2019 Woman 14 35 25 8 1 16 1 59 11 107
2018 Man 25 46 15 1 1 10 2 80 2 77
2018 Woman 28 34 15 4 2 15 0 74 8 116

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 100
2022 Woman 7 93 150
2020 Man 7 93 120
2020 Woman 10 90 181
2019 Man 15 85 67
2019 Woman 8 92 107

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 54 46 10
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 9 91 18

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 71 29 10
2020 Man 81 19 10
2020 Woman 78 22 18

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 53 11 5 1 3 2 82 6 100
2022 Woman 40 39 7 3 1 4 5 87 5 150
2020 Man 46 42 6 1 1 3 1 92 2 121
2020 Woman 39 42 8 3 1 2 6 88 4 182

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 30 16 27 14 13 65
2022 Woman 39 27 15 8 11 115

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 80
2022 Woman 59 41 125

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 49 51 80
2022 Woman 58 42 125

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 38 80
2022 Woman 81 19 125

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 38 80
2022 Woman 72 28 125

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 57 80
2022 Woman 43 57 125

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 80
2022 Woman 49 51 125

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 80
2022 Woman 25 75 125

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 80
2022 Woman 20 80 125

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 80
2022 Woman 16 84 125

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 80
2022 Woman 50 50 125

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 80
2022 Woman 38 62 125

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 80
2022 Woman 5 95 125

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 80
2022 Woman 5 95 125

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 19 5 4 3 0 7 88 7 80
2022 Woman 78 13 2 0 2 0 6 96 2 125

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 11 29 18 29 2 8 53 15 80
2022 Woman 3 13 13 17 37 5 11 64 20 125

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 25 28 16 19 5 0 37 33 80
2022 Woman 12 23 20 24 16 6 0 42 37 125
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 36 11 9 3 0 0 78 11 100
2022 Woman 48 37 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 150
2020 Man 51 35 4 6 2 1 0 87 8 119
2020 Woman 48 37 6 7 0 2 0 86 8 180

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 1 3 14 17 32 6 27 73 6 100
2022 Woman 8 8 9 15 27 3 30 63 23 150

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 35 33 17 1 3 0 47 19 100
2022 Woman 6 38 28 17 8 3 0 46 26 150
2020 Man 19 48 22 5 4 2 0 69 8 121
2020 Woman 21 41 21 15 2 1 0 62 17 182
2019 Man 2 29 34 15 15 5 0 33 31 67
2019 Woman 11 18 37 21 11 2 0 29 33 107
2018 Man 6 33 39 9 6 7 0 42 17 77
2018 Woman 10 29 32 14 10 5 0 42 25 116

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 34 34 20 2 100
2022 Woman 5 30 42 20 3 150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 35 21 8 1 2 0 69 9 100
2022 Woman 40 32 17 5 4 1 1 74 9 150
2020 Man 44 35 11 3 1 4 1 83 5 120
2020 Woman 41 38 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 180

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 35 12 15 5 1 1 67 20 100
2022 Woman 39 33 6 11 9 2 1 74 20 150
2020 Man 35 36 14 9 4 2 0 73 13 120
2020 Woman 34 41 8 10 7 1 0 76 17 182

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 49 22 11 3 2 0 64 14 100
2022 Woman 14 38 14 22 11 0 0 53 33 150
2020 Man 26 44 18 9 2 0 0 70 12 121
2020 Woman 17 45 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 182
2019 Man 3 25 22 35 15 1 0 28 50 67
2019 Woman 7 24 16 31 19 2 0 32 51 107
2018 Man 8 36 31 12 6 6 0 47 20 77
2018 Woman 7 40 18 22 13 0 0 47 35 116

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 50 19 24 0 0 0 57 24 15
2022 Woman 4 33 16 30 11 7 0 39 43 30
2020 Man 22 29 35 15 0 0 0 50 15 25
2020 Woman 9 44 17 29 2 0 0 53 31 42
2019 Man 6 6 21 48 0 0 19 15 59 10
2019 Woman 0 11 30 44 5 0 10 12 54 26

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 24 15 8 5 0 3 71 14 100
2022 Woman 42 22 17 5 8 1 4 68 14 150
2020 Man 53 26 16 1 1 1 1 80 3 120
2020 Woman 46 30 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 182
2019 Man 43 34 8 8 8 0 0 77 16 67
2019 Woman 29 23 26 12 7 0 2 53 20 107
2018 Man 31 29 28 6 3 2 1 61 10 77
2018 Woman 24 26 29 10 5 2 4 53 16 114

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 26 33 14 9 0 1 44 23 100
2022 Woman 7 15 37 18 23 0 0 22 41 150
2020 Man 17 39 28 9 8 0 0 56 16 121
2020 Woman 10 18 36 21 14 0 0 28 35 182
2019 Man 15 22 29 26 9 0 0 37 34 67
2019 Woman 5 19 33 21 22 0 0 24 43 107
2018 Man 3 25 43 20 8 0 0 28 29 77
2018 Woman 4 15 35 17 29 0 0 19 46 115

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 29 32 11 4 0 1 53 15 100
2022 Woman 14 30 24 19 11 0 2 45 30 150
2020 Man 30 33 24 6 6 0 0 64 13 121
2020 Woman 15 28 33 16 8 0 0 43 24 182
2019 Man 17 30 31 10 12 0 0 47 22 67
2019 Woman 7 34 21 20 17 0 0 41 37 107
2018 Man 11 23 40 24 1 0 0 34 25 75
2018 Woman 10 27 29 17 17 0 0 37 34 115

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 24 26 18 13 0 0 42 32 100
2022 Woman 9 16 28 19 26 0 2 26 45 150
2020 Man 17 32 28 13 8 1 1 51 21 121
2020 Woman 16 23 23 27 11 0 0 39 38 181
2019 Man 15 19 21 27 14 0 2 36 43 67
2019 Woman 14 12 26 23 25 0 0 26 48 106
2018 Man 5 22 34 25 12 0 3 28 37 77
2018 Woman 7 14 27 24 24 0 3 22 50 115

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 32 18 5 0 1 4 76 5 100
2022 Woman 22 29 21 10 11 1 6 55 23 150
2020 Man 46 31 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 121
2020 Woman 28 29 24 12 7 0 0 57 19 179
2019 Man 45 28 17 4 4 0 1 75 8 67
2019 Woman 25 22 24 15 9 0 5 50 26 107
2018 Man 25 38 30 3 3 0 1 63 6 77
2018 Woman 26 29 20 14 7 0 3 58 22 115

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 23 20 9 5 0 2 66 14 100
2022 Woman 26 24 27 13 8 0 1 51 22 150
2020 Man 48 27 10 11 3 0 1 75 14 121
2020 Woman 26 31 22 12 9 0 0 57 21 182
2019 Man 30 36 24 6 4 0 0 66 10 67
2019 Woman 16 32 23 12 17 0 0 48 29 107
2018 Man 24 38 29 4 5 0 0 62 9 77
2018 Woman 22 28 25 15 10 0 0 50 25 114

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 33 23 12 6 1 1 58 19 100
2022 Woman 21 33 24 10 10 1 1 55 21 150
2020 Man 34 31 27 6 1 1 0 66 8 120
2020 Woman 22 32 31 12 3 0 0 54 15 181
2019 Man 9 34 34 6 17 0 0 43 23 67
2019 Woman 8 16 34 30 9 1 2 25 40 106
2018 Man 14 27 26 25 7 0 0 42 32 77
2018 Woman 16 33 29 17 5 0 0 49 22 116

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 22 29 28 14 7 0 0 51 20 100
2022 Woman 15 34 28 11 11 1 1 49 22 150
2020 Man 23 37 25 11 5 1 0 60 16 120
2020 Woman 16 30 33 12 7 0 1 47 19 182
2019 Man 11 20 30 27 13 0 0 31 39 67
2019 Woman 4 21 26 30 16 0 3 25 48 106
2018 Man 9 22 38 21 11 0 0 31 31 76
2018 Woman 15 23 27 21 14 0 0 37 35 116

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 28 23 11 6 0 0 60 17 100
2022 Woman 26 29 20 14 9 0 1 56 23 150
2020 Man 36 32 20 10 2 0 0 68 12 119
2020 Woman 23 35 23 11 7 0 1 59 18 182
2019 Man 13 21 32 23 9 0 2 35 32 67
2019 Woman 8 29 20 30 12 0 1 38 42 104
2018 Man 19 30 28 16 7 0 0 49 23 77
2018 Woman 24 26 21 21 9 0 0 50 29 116

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 34 20 12 3 0 0 66 14 100
2022 Woman 38 23 16 12 10 0 1 62 22 150
2020 Man 44 28 13 13 1 0 0 72 14 118
2020 Woman 33 32 19 10 6 0 1 66 16 178
2019 Man 29 27 19 7 18 0 0 56 25 67
2019 Woman 26 28 22 19 4 0 1 54 23 105

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 32 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 100
2022 Woman 37 27 20 8 8 0 1 64 16 150
2020 Man 27 33 24 14 1 0 0 60 16 120
2020 Woman 19 29 28 16 7 0 0 48 23 181

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 43 21 9 2 0 0 68 11 100
2022 Woman 25 27 25 12 9 1 1 53 21 150
2020 Man 34 33 19 11 3 0 0 67 14 120
2020 Woman 27 24 27 16 4 1 0 52 21 182
2019 Man 14 35 23 13 16 0 0 49 28 67
2019 Woman 14 34 27 12 11 0 0 49 24 106
2018 Man 14 38 30 7 10 0 0 53 17 77
2018 Woman 8 29 34 16 13 0 0 37 28 114

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 29 10 2 0 1 1 88 2 95
2022 Woman 57 24 10 3 1 0 5 85 4 150
2020 Man 60 23 11 4 1 0 1 84 5 121
2020 Woman 43 25 17 9 2 0 4 71 11 181
2019 Man 29 36 19 9 4 0 3 67 13 66
2019 Woman 43 23 18 7 8 0 1 68 14 106
2018 Man 41 29 20 2 2 0 6 75 4 76
2018 Woman 43 28 14 5 4 0 6 76 9 115

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 27 10 1 0 0 0 89 1 100
2022 Woman 55 30 8 4 1 0 3 87 5 150
2020 Man 54 30 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 120
2020 Woman 40 32 21 6 1 0 0 72 7 181

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 79 14 4 0 0 1 3 96 0 100
2022 Woman 70 10 3 1 1 1 15 94 2 150
2020 Man 75 17 4 2 0 0 1 94 2 120
2020 Woman 67 16 9 0 0 1 6 89 1 179
2019 Man 67 17 6 1 0 0 9 92 1 67
2019 Woman 64 10 3 2 3 3 15 90 7 105
2018 Man 76 14 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 77
2018 Woman 65 13 7 0 3 0 12 89 4 115

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 80 9 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 100
2022 Woman 67 11 6 7 4 1 5 82 11 150
2020 Man 87 7 3 1 1 0 2 96 1 121
2020 Woman 72 9 5 3 4 2 5 87 7 180
2019 Man 66 13 4 5 8 3 0 82 14 66
2019 Woman 75 12 4 2 3 0 4 91 5 106
2018 Man 79 11 0 2 4 0 4 94 6 77
2018 Woman 71 8 6 2 3 0 9 88 6 116

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 32 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 100
2022 Woman 41 34 14 5 6 0 1 76 11 150
2020 Man 62 26 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 118
2020 Woman 50 27 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 180
2019 Man 49 27 13 2 9 0 0 76 11 66
2019 Woman 44 27 19 7 2 0 1 72 10 107
2018 Man 36 40 15 5 2 0 3 78 6 77
2018 Woman 43 23 12 8 7 0 6 71 16 116

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 63 22 9 3 3 0 1 86 6 100
2022 Woman 61 15 9 7 6 1 1 78 13 150
2020 Man 74 17 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 121
2020 Woman 59 20 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 180
2019 Man 44 29 11 6 10 0 0 73 16 67
2019 Woman 42 28 14 7 6 0 4 73 13 106
2018 Man 50 26 13 5 3 0 3 79 8 77
2018 Woman 50 22 9 10 5 0 5 75 16 116

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 15 4 3 0 1 19 91 4 100
2022 Woman 51 13 7 4 1 0 24 84 7 150
2020 Man 57 13 5 1 1 0 23 91 3 121
2020 Woman 50 15 5 1 3 0 25 87 6 181
2019 Man 55 17 1 2 0 0 25 96 3 67
2019 Woman 40 14 9 2 0 1 33 82 4 105
2018 Man 52 13 11 1 0 2 20 85 1 76
2018 Woman 42 14 7 5 1 0 31 81 8 112

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 16 9 1 0 0 3 90 1 100
2022 Woman 60 21 7 1 3 0 9 89 4 150
2020 Man 65 24 5 2 0 0 5 93 2 121
2020 Woman 63 21 10 2 1 0 3 86 3 182
2019 Man 60 29 2 0 0 0 8 97 0 67
2019 Woman 48 18 22 3 1 2 6 71 5 107
2018 Man 63 15 11 6 0 0 5 82 7 77
2018 Woman 49 24 11 6 0 0 10 81 7 115

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 61 23 5 7 2 0 1 85 9 100
2022 Woman 60 19 9 5 5 1 2 81 10 150
2020 Man 59 25 11 2 1 1 1 85 3 117
2020 Woman 59 16 12 6 5 0 2 76 11 181
2019 Man 64 24 3 0 7 0 1 89 7 67
2019 Woman 53 23 7 7 5 1 5 80 12 107
2018 Man 55 29 2 8 3 2 1 86 12 77
2018 Woman 57 24 8 5 3 0 3 84 8 116

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 26 14 5 3 0 2 77 8 100
2022 Woman 53 23 14 5 2 0 5 79 7 150
2020 Man 57 29 9 2 1 0 1 87 4 121
2020 Woman 46 27 19 5 0 0 3 75 6 182
2019 Man 65 26 4 1 1 0 4 94 1 67
2019 Woman 54 24 12 6 2 0 1 79 8 107
2018 Man 50 27 19 1 2 0 1 78 3 77
2018 Woman 50 25 15 5 1 0 4 78 6 116

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 34 45 13 3 0 0 38 16 100
2022 Woman 3 18 50 20 10 0 0 20 30 150
2020 Man 15 41 30 10 4 0 0 56 14 121
2020 Woman 5 19 53 16 6 1 0 25 22 181
2019 Man 12 28 35 15 9 0 0 40 25 67
2019 Woman 4 29 39 21 7 0 0 33 28 107
2018 Man 5 26 44 22 3 0 0 30 26 77
2018 Woman 8 16 41 28 6 0 0 24 35 116

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 3 15 43 27 10 0 1 38 18 100
2022 Woman 10 29 39 18 4 0 0 22 39 150
2020 Man 2 15 42 29 12 0 0 41 17 120
2020 Woman 6 24 49 15 5 1 0 20 30 181
2019 Man 1 31 39 18 10 0 0 28 32 67
2019 Woman 13 26 38 18 5 0 0 23 39 106
2018 Man 3 16 42 28 11 0 0 39 19 77
2018 Woman 13 23 32 26 5 0 0 31 36 114
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 73 14 1 100
2022 Woman 5 76 19 0 150
2020 Man 13 66 21 0 121
2020 Woman 17 55 28 0 182

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 56 44 10
2020 Man 77 23 17
2020 Woman 35 65 34

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 59 10 3 1 1 5 22 93 3 100
2022 Woman 52 6 5 1 0 2 34 91 2 150
2020 Man 63 12 3 1 0 3 19 95 1 121
2020 Woman 56 9 7 2 0 3 23 88 4 182
2019 Man 54 15 1 0 3 0 28 95 4 66
2019 Woman 59 13 12 2 0 3 11 83 3 106
2018 Man 74 7 3 1 1 0 14 94 2 77
2018 Woman 73 9 3 0 5 0 9 92 5 116

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 22 35 0 18 0 0 47 18 10
2020 Man 22 27 22 18 0 0 10 55 20 17
2020 Woman 23 20 15 13 29 0 0 43 42 34

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 33 38 0 28 0 0 33 28 10
2020 Man 22 10 22 24 0 0 21 41 31 17
2020 Woman 8 10 12 26 24 8 11 23 62 33
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