2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Film Board of Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 43 42 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 35 44 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 220
2020 Supervisor 50 41 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 45 38 11 4 3 0 0 83 7 237
2019 Supervisor 31 50 8 10 0 0 0 81 10 38
2019 Non-supervisor 24 41 15 13 6 0 0 65 20 138
2018 Supervisor 49 40 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 43
2018 Non-supervisor 29 52 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 147

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 Supervisor 28 44 17 6 4 0 0 72 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 27 39 15 14 6 0 0 65 19 220
2020 Supervisor 34 52 5 2 6 0 0 86 9 67
2020 Non-supervisor 27 42 14 13 4 0 0 69 17 238
2019 Supervisor 27 50 19 1 1 0 0 78 3 38
2019 Non-supervisor 19 37 16 13 15 0 0 56 27 137
2018 Supervisor 41 32 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 43
2018 Non-supervisor 19 52 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 150

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 Supervisor 52 39 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 39 14 1 2 0 0 84 3 220
2020 Supervisor 53 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 64
2020 Non-supervisor 51 39 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 234
2019 Supervisor 51 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 37
2019 Non-supervisor 40 40 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 138
2018 Supervisor 78 20 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 43
2018 Non-supervisor 44 44 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 150

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 Supervisor 45 45 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 42 40 13 2 3 0 0 82 5 220
2020 Supervisor 34 61 2 1 1 0 0 95 2 67
2020 Non-supervisor 47 40 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 238
2019 Supervisor 50 40 0 9 1 0 0 90 10 38
2019 Non-supervisor 28 44 17 8 2 0 1 73 9 137
2018 Supervisor 50 40 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 43
2018 Non-supervisor 36 47 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 151

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 Supervisor 37 32 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 38 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 220
2020 Supervisor 27 50 14 7 1 1 0 77 9 67
2020 Non-supervisor 29 38 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 237
2019 Supervisor 20 27 40 12 0 0 0 47 12 38
2019 Non-supervisor 13 26 29 20 12 0 0 39 33 138
2018 Supervisor 26 41 25 7 0 0 0 67 7 42
2018 Non-supervisor 20 47 24 7 2 0 0 67 9 150

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 Supervisor 38 32 14 15 0 0 0 70 15 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 40 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 220
2020 Supervisor 19 53 14 12 1 0 0 72 14 67
2020 Non-supervisor 28 39 19 10 4 0 0 67 14 238
2019 Supervisor 20 36 27 8 10 0 0 55 17 38
2019 Non-supervisor 9 34 26 22 9 0 0 43 31 139
2018 Supervisor 31 25 29 10 4 0 0 57 14 42
2018 Non-supervisor 16 54 20 9 1 0 0 70 10 152

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 Supervisor 45 27 11 11 0 4 2 77 12 45
2022 Non-supervisor 36 29 16 5 9 4 2 69 14 220
2020 Supervisor 38 32 25 1 4 1 0 70 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 40 32 16 4 3 4 1 76 7 238
2019 Supervisor 43 18 15 14 1 8 0 67 16 38
2019 Non-supervisor 22 33 17 16 9 3 0 57 25 139
2018 Supervisor 42 30 10 5 5 8 0 78 11 42
2018 Non-supervisor 30 36 18 8 3 4 1 70 11 152
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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 Supervisor 60 34 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 39 33 18 5 1 0 4 75 6 220
2020 Supervisor 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 66
2020 Non-supervisor 53 29 14 2 1 0 1 83 3 237
2019 Supervisor 65 29 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 38
2019 Non-supervisor 33 37 12 6 7 0 6 74 13 139

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 Supervisor 29 54 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 220
2020 Supervisor 57 31 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 67
2020 Non-supervisor 43 34 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 238
2019 Supervisor 50 29 14 4 1 0 0 80 6 37
2019 Non-supervisor 28 39 11 13 9 0 0 67 22 138
2018 Supervisor 47 40 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 43
2018 Non-supervisor 32 34 15 15 3 0 1 67 18 152

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 Supervisor 41 45 4 4 2 0 4 89 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 34 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 220
2020 Supervisor 62 31 5 1 0 1 0 94 1 67
2020 Non-supervisor 55 27 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 238
2019 Supervisor 59 28 6 6 1 0 0 86 8 38
2019 Non-supervisor 32 33 11 16 8 0 0 65 24 137
2018 Supervisor 52 28 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 43
2018 Non-supervisor 37 35 13 9 5 1 0 72 14 152

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 Supervisor 30 40 12 4 7 6 2 75 12 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 37 25 9 7 5 0 57 17 220
2020 Supervisor 23 33 31 11 1 0 0 57 12 67
2020 Non-supervisor 19 38 20 13 5 5 0 60 19 238
2019 Supervisor 27 15 23 21 10 4 0 44 32 37
2019 Non-supervisor 9 21 23 26 18 3 0 32 45 139
2018 Supervisor 30 25 31 9 5 0 0 55 14 41
2018 Non-supervisor 13 32 22 20 2 10 0 50 25 151

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 Supervisor 27 39 15 8 9 2 0 68 17 45
2022 Non-supervisor 18 31 24 17 8 2 0 50 25 220
2020 Supervisor 14 25 33 15 10 3 0 40 26 67
2020 Non-supervisor 16 29 24 18 11 1 0 46 30 237
2019 Supervisor 14 18 14 26 28 0 0 32 54 37
2019 Non-supervisor 5 14 16 36 28 0 0 20 64 139
2018 Supervisor 24 22 17 22 15 0 0 46 36 41
2018 Non-supervisor 10 26 28 23 10 3 0 37 34 151

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 Supervisor 16 35 19 18 9 2 0 53 28 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 26 31 18 8 4 0 40 27 220
2020 Supervisor 7 29 27 23 14 0 0 36 37 67
2020 Non-supervisor 10 32 27 19 11 1 0 42 31 238
2019 Supervisor 10 12 14 41 24 0 0 21 64 36
2019 Non-supervisor 3 9 21 28 37 3 0 12 67 138
2018 Supervisor 11 25 20 29 16 0 0 35 45 40
2018 Non-supervisor 4 19 31 31 11 4 0 24 44 150

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 Supervisor 12 39 13 19 15 2 0 52 35 45
2022 Non-supervisor 13 32 28 17 9 1 0 45 27 220
2020 Supervisor 13 29 26 18 12 3 0 43 31 67
2020 Non-supervisor 13 34 21 21 9 1 0 48 31 238
2019 Supervisor 7 14 14 41 23 0 0 21 65 37
2019 Non-supervisor 3 10 15 42 29 1 0 13 72 139
2018 Supervisor 7 28 15 35 15 0 0 35 51 41
2018 Non-supervisor 3 24 23 32 16 1 0 27 50 150
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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 Supervisor 36 32 26 4 2 0 0 68 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 26 37 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 220
2020 Supervisor 31 51 10 7 0 0 0 82 7 67
2020 Non-supervisor 29 39 14 13 6 0 0 68 18 238
2019 Supervisor 32 50 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 38
2019 Non-supervisor 19 37 16 12 15 0 0 56 27 138
2018 Supervisor 34 35 11 10 10 0 0 69 20 43
2018 Non-supervisor 21 39 21 12 7 0 0 60 19 150

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 Supervisor 19 56 11 12 2 0 0 75 14 45
2022 Non-supervisor 21 52 12 11 5 0 0 73 16 220
2020 Supervisor 23 59 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 67
2020 Non-supervisor 26 42 17 11 4 0 0 68 15 236
2019 Supervisor 27 59 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 38
2019 Non-supervisor 16 41 19 21 3 0 0 57 24 136
2018 Supervisor 30 41 16 14 0 0 0 71 14 43
2018 Non-supervisor 17 54 14 8 7 0 0 71 16 149

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 Supervisor 24 52 15 7 0 0 2 78 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 31 34 20 10 4 0 0 66 14 220
2020 Supervisor 48 37 13 1 0 1 0 86 1 67
2020 Non-supervisor 41 30 17 9 2 1 0 72 11 238
2019 Supervisor 58 30 4 6 1 0 0 88 7 38
2019 Non-supervisor 24 33 17 19 7 0 0 57 26 139
2018 Supervisor 44 35 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 43
2018 Non-supervisor 27 40 15 10 6 0 2 69 16 152

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 Supervisor 21 41 13 25 0 0 0 62 25 45
2022 Non-supervisor 18 38 20 13 11 0 0 56 24 220
2020 Supervisor 24 50 7 15 4 0 0 74 19 67
2020 Non-supervisor 22 36 16 18 3 1 4 61 22 237
2019 Supervisor 22 32 6 29 10 0 0 55 40 38
2019 Non-supervisor 7 38 13 30 12 0 0 45 42 138
2018 Supervisor 16 41 14 9 17 0 2 58 27 43
2018 Non-supervisor 6 41 16 23 12 0 2 48 36 150

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 Supervisor 37 35 15 6 2 0 4 76 8 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 27 20 12 5 1 2 61 17 220
2020 Supervisor 46 37 13 3 0 1 0 83 3 67
2020 Non-supervisor 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 238

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 Supervisor 10 21 22 39 7 0 0 32 46 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 27 23 19 17 6 0 38 38 220
2020 Supervisor 8 19 47 15 11 0 0 28 26 66
2020 Non-supervisor 11 23 24 22 16 3 1 35 39 238
2019 Supervisor 8 12 40 37 3 0 0 20 40 38
2019 Non-supervisor 2 12 25 29 30 3 0 15 60 139
2018 Supervisor 13 28 22 32 5 0 0 41 37 43
2018 Non-supervisor 9 20 27 23 16 4 0 31 41 151

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 Supervisor 45 25 15 9 2 0 4 73 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 24 11 3 3 4 7 82 6 220
2020 Supervisor 52 21 13 7 3 0 4 77 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 59 21 10 2 2 1 4 85 5 238
2019 Supervisor 46 32 14 0 8 0 0 78 8 38
2019 Non-supervisor 48 19 17 2 3 1 10 75 6 139

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 Supervisor 41 17 27 5 2 2 6 63 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 39 21 12 10 6 4 8 67 19 220
2020 Supervisor 52 16 17 5 2 1 6 73 8 67
2020 Non-supervisor 37 25 18 7 7 2 5 66 15 238
2019 Supervisor 46 35 12 0 7 1 0 81 7 38
2019 Non-supervisor 23 23 20 13 9 2 10 51 25 139

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 Supervisor 75 9 4 0 2 2 8 93 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 14 9 5 3 4 6 82 8 220
2020 Supervisor 78 6 4 0 1 4 8 94 2 66
2020 Non-supervisor 67 13 3 2 3 7 5 91 6 238
2019 Supervisor 62 16 1 0 0 15 6 98 0 38
2019 Non-supervisor 64 10 3 6 1 6 10 87 9 138

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 Supervisor 78 7 2 2 0 2 8 95 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 12 2 1 0 4 17 97 1 220
2020 Supervisor 76 8 3 0 0 1 11 97 0 67
2020 Non-supervisor 67 13 5 1 1 4 9 91 3 237
2019 Supervisor 74 9 4 0 0 0 13 95 0 37
2019 Non-supervisor 73 8 5 0 1 1 12 94 1 137

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 Supervisor 30 33 17 9 7 2 2 66 16 45
2022 Non-supervisor 11 28 15 18 21 3 4 42 42 220
2020 Supervisor 12 27 30 13 14 0 4 40 29 67
2020 Non-supervisor 7 23 22 22 20 1 4 32 45 238
2019 Supervisor 11 38 19 12 10 4 6 54 25 38
2019 Non-supervisor 1 11 23 22 39 3 0 13 63 139
2018 Supervisor 16 22 9 29 22 0 3 39 52 42
2018 Non-supervisor 5 23 18 23 23 4 4 30 50 151

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 Supervisor 40 36 10 4 6 0 2 78 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 26 39 13 17 5 0 0 65 22 215
2020 Supervisor 48 31 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 26 44 16 10 5 0 0 70 15 238
2019 Supervisor 30 51 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 38
2019 Non-supervisor 12 42 14 15 16 0 0 55 31 138
2018 Supervisor 25 45 9 16 5 0 0 70 21 43
2018 Non-supervisor 15 46 20 13 6 0 0 61 19 151

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 Supervisor 47 39 2 8 2 0 2 87 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 32 36 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 220
2020 Supervisor 45 33 14 7 1 0 0 79 8 67
2020 Non-supervisor 33 39 12 12 3 0 0 72 15 238
2019 Supervisor 30 45 22 3 0 0 0 76 3 37
2019 Non-supervisor 16 38 20 9 17 0 0 54 26 138
2018 Supervisor 34 51 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 43
2018 Non-supervisor 22 46 15 11 6 0 0 68 16 150

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 Supervisor 31 36 12 17 4 0 0 66 22 45
2022 Non-supervisor 26 42 14 13 4 0 0 69 17 220
2020 Supervisor 18 57 12 11 1 0 0 76 13 65
2020 Non-supervisor 26 44 17 10 4 0 0 70 14 234
2019 Supervisor 22 43 21 8 7 0 0 65 15 38
2019 Non-supervisor 8 40 20 18 12 0 2 50 30 137
2018 Supervisor 30 25 15 30 0 0 0 55 30 42
2018 Non-supervisor 14 39 25 18 4 0 0 53 22 151

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 Supervisor 33 37 17 6 4 2 0 72 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 46 16 16 5 4 0 62 21 220
2020 Supervisor 15 54 22 5 0 4 0 72 5 66
2020 Non-supervisor 17 40 24 13 3 3 0 59 16 237
2019 Supervisor 32 16 28 13 3 8 0 52 17 38
2019 Non-supervisor 8 33 23 24 10 2 0 42 35 138
2018 Supervisor 30 34 28 8 0 0 0 65 8 43
2018 Non-supervisor 8 33 32 15 4 8 0 44 21 152

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 Supervisor 25 45 19 9 2 0 0 70 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 35 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 220
2020 Supervisor 46 33 8 6 7 0 0 79 13 67
2020 Non-supervisor 39 42 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 237
2019 Supervisor 31 40 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 36
2019 Non-supervisor 22 41 14 16 7 0 0 63 23 137
2018 Supervisor 37 33 5 21 2 0 2 71 24 43
2018 Non-supervisor 35 34 17 7 6 0 2 70 13 150

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 Supervisor 11 23 17 25 20 0 4 35 47 45
2022 Non-supervisor 36 36 16 6 5 0 1 73 11 220
2020 Supervisor 22 25 16 23 14 0 0 47 37 66
2020 Non-supervisor 37 33 18 9 2 0 0 71 11 234
2019 Supervisor 20 37 24 15 3 0 0 57 18 37
2019 Non-supervisor 26 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 18 137
2018 Supervisor 6 27 32 17 18 0 0 33 35 43
2018 Non-supervisor 29 46 11 5 8 0 1 76 13 151

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 Supervisor 53 36 6 0 0 3 2 94 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 33 8 3 3 2 1 85 7 220

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 Supervisor 17 51 32 45
2022 Non-supervisor 24 47 29 220
2020 Supervisor 18 51 31 67
2020 Non-supervisor 13 60 28 238
2019 Supervisor 7 49 43 38
2019 Non-supervisor 23 48 29 139
2018 Supervisor 11 54 34 43
2018 Non-supervisor 17 46 37 152

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 25 32 13 20 3 7 50
2020 Supervisor 35 21 7 6 15 15 11
2020 Non-supervisor 33 26 10 11 12 8 29
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 48 36 4 10 2 0 0 83 12 45
2022 Non-supervisor 37 44 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 220
2020 Supervisor 46 47 2 1 4 0 0 93 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 42 40 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 237
2019 Supervisor 30 49 10 10 1 0 0 79 11 38
2019 Non-supervisor 31 45 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 138
2018 Supervisor 42 45 12 0 1 0 0 87 1 43
2018 Non-supervisor 37 42 14 5 1 0 0 79 7 151

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 Supervisor 17 37 21 18 7 0 0 55 24 45
2022 Non-supervisor 19 44 19 13 4 1 0 64 17 220
2020 Supervisor 13 45 17 21 3 0 0 58 25 67
2020 Non-supervisor 14 49 21 12 3 0 0 63 16 238
2019 Supervisor 9 23 44 18 6 0 0 32 24 38
2019 Non-supervisor 9 29 25 23 15 0 0 38 38 139
2018 Supervisor 28 45 13 14 0 0 0 73 14 42
2018 Non-supervisor 13 46 25 13 1 1 0 60 15 151

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 Supervisor 6 40 32 16 2 3 0 19 48 45
2022 Non-supervisor 8 26 35 23 5 0 3 29 35 220
2020 Supervisor 10 22 44 16 5 0 3 21 34 67
2020 Non-supervisor 8 21 41 20 7 0 1 28 30 237
2019 Supervisor 6 44 49 0 1 0 0 1 49 37
2019 Non-supervisor 15 35 32 12 4 0 1 17 51 138
2018 Supervisor 9 31 33 20 7 0 0 27 40 43
2018 Non-supervisor 12 33 36 12 2 1 3 15 48 151

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 Supervisor 7 41 30 13 9 0 0 22 48 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 27 33 16 5 2 3 22 43 220
2020 Supervisor 17 36 29 17 1 0 0 18 53 67
2020 Non-supervisor 15 30 29 18 5 1 1 24 46 236
2019 Supervisor 43 35 22 0 0 0 0 0 78 37
2019 Non-supervisor 34 34 21 6 1 3 1 7 71 138
2018 Supervisor 40 35 19 1 4 0 0 6 75 42
2018 Non-supervisor 23 33 26 9 5 2 2 14 59 151

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 Supervisor 11 21 53 10 5 0 0 15 32 45
2022 Non-supervisor 7 14 35 33 8 0 2 42 21 220
2020 Supervisor 4 18 50 22 6 0 0 28 22 67
2020 Non-supervisor 7 14 41 28 9 0 1 38 21 238
2019 Supervisor 6 30 44 20 0 0 0 20 37 37
2019 Non-supervisor 12 22 36 26 4 0 0 30 34 138
2018 Supervisor 6 25 39 23 7 0 0 30 31 43
2018 Non-supervisor 10 28 29 24 6 0 1 31 39 148

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 Supervisor 32 34 26 4 2 0 2 6 68 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 24 23 26 11 1 3 38 39 220
2020 Supervisor 14 31 41 8 4 0 1 12 46 67
2020 Non-supervisor 9 21 34 23 10 0 2 34 31 238
2019 Supervisor 27 42 29 1 0 0 0 1 70 37
2019 Non-supervisor 23 30 23 12 10 1 1 23 54 138
2018 Supervisor 38 26 25 4 6 0 0 11 64 43
2018 Non-supervisor 18 27 21 18 7 1 7 28 49 150

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 Supervisor 0 19 39 25 11 3 2 38 20 45
2022 Non-supervisor 6 12 25 25 20 3 8 52 20 220
2020 Supervisor 1 14 25 37 22 0 0 59 15 66
2020 Non-supervisor 4 8 21 34 28 2 4 65 12 232
2019 Supervisor 4 21 34 28 8 0 4 38 26 37
2019 Non-supervisor 13 18 26 20 18 4 2 40 32 138
2018 Supervisor 9 36 21 24 9 0 1 34 45 43
2018 Non-supervisor 5 10 26 40 9 3 7 54 17 150

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 Supervisor 19 37 29 13 2 0 0 15 56 45
2022 Non-supervisor 13 29 33 14 7 1 2 23 43 220
2020 Supervisor 15 31 38 10 6 0 0 16 46 67
2020 Non-supervisor 17 21 37 14 7 1 2 22 39 238
2019 Supervisor 32 52 8 8 0 0 0 8 84 37
2019 Non-supervisor 28 25 31 11 2 1 2 14 55 138
2018 Supervisor 32 41 24 2 1 0 0 3 73 43
2018 Non-supervisor 26 30 29 7 3 2 2 11 58 151

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 Supervisor 2 15 31 31 19 0 2 51 17 45
2022 Non-supervisor 2 10 34 31 19 1 4 52 12 220
2020 Supervisor 5 2 30 43 18 0 1 62 8 67
2020 Non-supervisor 3 11 35 34 16 0 1 50 14 238
2019 Supervisor 16 8 37 38 1 0 0 39 24 35
2019 Non-supervisor 12 29 34 16 7 1 0 24 42 138

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 Supervisor 9 21 31 27 13 0 0 30 40 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 31 26 21 13 1 0 40 34 220
2020 Supervisor 7 20 41 22 10 0 0 27 32 66
2020 Non-supervisor 10 32 30 18 8 2 0 43 26 237
2019 Supervisor 8 7 13 47 25 0 0 16 72 37
2019 Non-supervisor 5 8 23 35 28 0 0 13 64 139

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 Supervisor 42 44 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 37 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 220
2020 Supervisor 53 37 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 44 34 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 238
2019 Supervisor 40 37 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 38
2019 Non-supervisor 32 34 15 10 8 1 0 67 19 139
2018 Supervisor 36 50 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 41
2018 Non-supervisor 30 49 7 13 2 0 0 78 15 152

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 Supervisor 35 60 2 3 0 0 0 94 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 41 42 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 220
2020 Supervisor 43 42 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 46 42 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 237
2019 Supervisor 56 27 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 38
2019 Non-supervisor 32 42 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 138
2018 Supervisor 46 44 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 42
2018 Non-supervisor 32 50 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 150

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 Supervisor 41 51 2 4 0 2 0 94 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 35 44 12 8 2 0 0 79 10 220
2020 Supervisor 44 44 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 66
2020 Non-supervisor 37 45 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 237
2019 Supervisor 50 42 7 1 0 0 0 91 1 38
2019 Non-supervisor 25 45 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 139
2018 Supervisor 55 33 6 5 0 0 1 89 5 42
2018 Non-supervisor 28 53 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 152

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 Supervisor 33 46 12 4 4 0 0 79 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 20 48 17 8 5 2 0 70 13 220
2020 Supervisor 30 47 20 2 1 0 0 77 3 67
2020 Non-supervisor 21 47 18 10 4 0 0 68 14 238
2019 Supervisor 44 29 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 38
2019 Non-supervisor 15 50 15 9 10 1 0 66 19 137
2018 Supervisor 44 35 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 42
2018 Non-supervisor 33 44 16 6 0 0 0 78 7 152

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 Supervisor 27 54 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 45
2022 Non-supervisor 24 49 12 9 3 4 0 76 12 220
2020 Supervisor 27 45 17 9 1 0 0 72 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 24 41 19 8 6 2 0 67 14 238
2019 Supervisor 47 28 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 38
2019 Non-supervisor 22 46 13 8 6 4 0 71 15 138
2018 Supervisor 50 40 2 4 4 0 0 90 8 42
2018 Non-supervisor 37 47 9 2 1 4 0 88 3 151

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 Supervisor 51 42 2 2 2 0 0 93 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 39 43 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 220
2020 Supervisor 42 53 0 3 2 0 0 95 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 41 46 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 238
2019 Supervisor 35 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 38
2019 Non-supervisor 26 50 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 139
2018 Supervisor 51 36 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 42
2018 Non-supervisor 33 56 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 152

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 Supervisor 29 43 16 9 0 2 0 74 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 30 44 6 10 5 2 3 78 16 220

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 Supervisor 32 44 13 7 2 2 0 77 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 30 38 11 9 7 3 2 71 17 220

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 Supervisor 17 39 34 5 6 0 0 56 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 23 36 28 9 2 1 0 60 11 220
2020 Supervisor 25 54 12 7 1 1 0 80 9 67
2020 Non-supervisor 29 47 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 237

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 Supervisor 38 44 2 9 2 0 4 86 12 45
2022 Non-supervisor 30 47 9 6 4 2 3 80 10 220
2020 Supervisor 51 43 4 0 0 1 1 96 0 67
2020 Non-supervisor 36 44 8 5 3 3 1 83 9 238

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 Supervisor 17 41 27 4 5 5 0 61 10 45
2022 Non-supervisor 11 32 26 11 3 15 1 51 17 220

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 Supervisor 6 70 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 45
2022 Non-supervisor 18 32 21 14 9 4 2 53 25 220
2020 Supervisor 28 48 14 6 5 0 0 76 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 19 37 23 12 4 4 1 59 17 238
2019 Supervisor 22 36 34 8 1 0 0 57 9 38
2019 Non-supervisor 12 32 21 16 13 1 5 46 31 139
2018 Supervisor 22 46 16 11 4 1 0 68 15 42
2018 Non-supervisor 12 47 20 9 7 2 3 63 16 152

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 Supervisor 21 44 19 11 4 0 0 65 16 45
2022 Non-supervisor 18 39 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 220
2020 Supervisor 22 49 22 5 2 0 0 71 7 67
2020 Non-supervisor 20 43 15 13 6 2 0 65 20 238
2019 Supervisor 27 29 26 12 6 0 0 56 18 38
2019 Non-supervisor 13 40 16 17 13 2 0 54 30 139
2018 Supervisor 50 33 3 14 0 0 0 83 14 43
2018 Non-supervisor 15 50 12 14 1 6 3 70 16 150

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 Supervisor 11 58 23 4 4 0 0 69 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 19 44 23 7 7 0 0 63 14 220
2020 Supervisor 26 40 24 9 1 0 0 66 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 22 46 20 11 1 0 0 68 13 235
2019 Supervisor 28 38 7 27 0 0 0 66 27 38
2019 Non-supervisor 11 33 31 17 7 0 0 44 25 139
2018 Supervisor 43 35 10 11 1 0 0 78 12 43
2018 Non-supervisor 20 49 21 8 1 1 0 69 9 152

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 Supervisor 17 29 27 8 7 6 6 53 16 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 34 18 15 12 7 3 50 30 220
2020 Supervisor 16 37 16 15 5 7 4 59 23 67
2020 Non-supervisor 16 32 21 13 8 8 2 53 23 238
2019 Supervisor 28 21 16 26 3 4 1 53 31 37
2019 Non-supervisor 9 16 30 24 13 7 1 27 41 139
2018 Supervisor 9 42 24 12 10 1 2 52 23 43
2018 Non-supervisor 6 30 22 18 6 14 3 44 30 151

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 Supervisor 29 52 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 48 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 220
2020 Supervisor 44 54 0 1 1 0 0 97 3 67
2020 Non-supervisor 42 45 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 236

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 Supervisor 49 27 6 15 2 0 0 77 17 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 37 6 7 1 0 1 86 8 220
2020 Supervisor 37 43 14 2 2 0 0 81 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 36 39 11 11 3 0 1 75 14 238
2019 Supervisor 49 23 15 12 1 0 0 72 13 38
2019 Non-supervisor 28 41 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 138

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 Supervisor 35 46 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 45
2022 Non-supervisor 35 44 12 6 1 0 1 80 8 220
2020 Supervisor 39 39 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 66
2020 Non-supervisor 39 40 12 7 1 0 1 80 7 238
2019 Supervisor 37 36 4 14 7 0 1 75 21 38
2019 Non-supervisor 25 46 16 12 1 0 0 71 13 138

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 Supervisor 68 28 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 61 28 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 220
2020 Supervisor 78 16 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 64
2020 Non-supervisor 68 25 3 3 0 0 0 94 4 235

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 Supervisor 81 13 0 4 0 0 2 96 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 75 18 2 2 1 0 0 94 4 220
2019 Supervisor 79 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 37
2019 Non-supervisor 77 16 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 138

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 Supervisor 73 21 2 2 0 2 0 95 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 64 22 8 1 2 1 2 89 3 220
2020 Supervisor 71 20 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 69 21 5 2 1 0 1 91 4 238
2019 Supervisor 84 11 1 0 2 0 1 96 2 38
2019 Non-supervisor 59 24 8 3 4 1 2 85 7 139

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 Supervisor 12 88 45
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 220

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 35

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 48 52 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 44 56 35

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 49 51 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 61 39 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 35

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 43 57 35

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 54 46 35

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 35

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 29 71 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 19 81 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 35

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 35

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 9 91 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 30 70 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 37 63 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 59 41 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 7 14 20 8 10 31 11 36 30 220
2020 Supervisor 9 19 21 9 2 29 10 47 19 67
2020 Non-supervisor 10 23 25 7 5 24 6 47 17 238
2019 Supervisor 12 15 19 2 0 44 8 56 4 38
2019 Non-supervisor 7 16 25 8 17 20 7 32 33 139
2018 Supervisor 16 26 27 10 0 13 8 53 13 43
2018 Non-supervisor 9 21 19 8 7 29 6 46 23 152

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 Supervisor 15 50 25 2 5 3 0 67 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 40 19 7 8 8 1 62 16 220
2020 Supervisor 19 36 31 6 4 4 0 58 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 18 39 23 9 3 7 1 62 13 238
2019 Supervisor 28 24 32 1 0 15 0 60 2 38
2019 Non-supervisor 12 30 22 14 7 14 1 49 25 139
2018 Supervisor 31 35 19 10 0 0 5 69 11 43
2018 Non-supervisor 16 40 19 7 6 12 0 63 15 152

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 220
2019 Supervisor 0 100 37
2019 Non-supervisor 10 90 139

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 51 49 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 58 42 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 20
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 39 61 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 13 87 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 12 88 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 18 82 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 16 84 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 32 68 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 25 75 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 47 53 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 15

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 31 69 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 25 32 4 2 21 4 48 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 20 23 6 7 32 4 45 20 220
2020 Supervisor 12 21 26 5 0 27 8 52 8 66
2020 Non-supervisor 10 21 23 8 4 28 6 47 18 238
2019 Supervisor 17 13 27 0 0 35 8 53 0 37
2019 Non-supervisor 11 13 29 8 6 25 8 36 21 137
2018 Supervisor 22 21 26 0 4 20 7 59 5 43
2018 Non-supervisor 12 23 19 3 0 34 7 61 6 150

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 Supervisor 27 40 16 6 2 8 0 73 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 18 44 17 8 5 8 0 67 14 220
2020 Supervisor 24 44 23 3 0 7 0 72 4 67
2020 Non-supervisor 23 37 21 10 2 7 0 64 13 238
2019 Supervisor 33 24 27 0 0 16 0 68 0 38
2019 Non-supervisor 13 33 22 10 4 16 2 57 17 138
2018 Supervisor 38 40 13 3 4 1 1 80 7 43
2018 Non-supervisor 22 39 16 3 1 18 1 76 4 152

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 Supervisor 13 87 45
2022 Non-supervisor 6 94 220
2020 Supervisor 18 82 67
2020 Non-supervisor 6 94 236
2019 Supervisor 6 94 38
2019 Non-supervisor 12 88 139

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 53 47 15
2020 Supervisor 14 86 11
2020 Non-supervisor 27 73 17

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 76 24 15
2020 Supervisor 71 29 11
2020 Non-supervisor 85 15 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 21 70 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 33 48 9 2 0 4 4 88 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 43 10 5 1 4 5 83 6 220
2020 Supervisor 50 44 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 67
2020 Non-supervisor 39 42 8 3 1 3 5 88 4 238

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 Supervisor 28 28 20 15 10 40
2022 Non-supervisor 36 21 19 10 14 150

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 Supervisor 55 45 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 41 175

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 Supervisor 70 30 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 51 175

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 Supervisor 93 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 66 34 175

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 Supervisor 93 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 40 175

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 Supervisor 58 42 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 62 175

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 Supervisor 76 24 45
2022 Non-supervisor 36 64 175

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 Supervisor 53 47 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 83 175

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 Supervisor 17 83 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 72 175

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 Supervisor 20 80 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 86 175

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 Supervisor 72 28 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 175

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 Supervisor 36 64 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 67 175

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 Supervisor 10 90 45
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 175

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 Supervisor 0 100 45
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 175

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 Supervisor 71 20 7 0 0 0 2 93 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 70 15 2 2 2 0 9 93 5 175

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 Supervisor 0 17 25 27 20 5 7 53 19 45
2022 Non-supervisor 3 11 19 15 36 3 12 60 17 175

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 Supervisor 14 38 18 18 9 4 0 28 54 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 21 25 21 19 6 0 42 31 175
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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 Supervisor 50 40 2 2 6 0 0 90 8 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 34 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 220
2020 Supervisor 60 28 4 3 3 2 0 90 6 66
2020 Non-supervisor 46 38 6 8 1 1 0 86 8 235

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 Supervisor 2 8 9 20 30 2 28 72 16 45
2022 Non-supervisor 5 7 11 15 28 6 29 65 19 220

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 Supervisor 9 44 22 20 5 0 0 53 25 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 34 31 18 5 4 0 44 24 220
2020 Supervisor 29 35 26 6 4 0 0 64 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 18 46 20 12 2 2 0 65 14 238
2019 Supervisor 16 10 46 13 8 7 0 28 22 38
2019 Non-supervisor 5 25 32 20 14 4 0 31 35 139
2018 Supervisor 7 31 37 20 6 0 0 38 26 43
2018 Non-supervisor 9 31 33 9 9 9 0 44 20 152

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Supervisor 11 31 33 23 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 7 30 39 21 3 220

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 Supervisor 40 33 16 6 0 0 4 76 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 36 34 19 6 3 2 0 71 9 220
2020 Supervisor 49 37 10 0 1 2 1 88 1 65
2020 Non-supervisor 40 37 13 5 2 3 0 79 8 237

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 Supervisor 43 34 4 8 6 2 2 81 15 45
2022 Non-supervisor 35 33 10 13 7 1 0 69 21 220
2020 Supervisor 44 34 13 3 4 2 0 80 8 66
2020 Non-supervisor 31 41 9 11 6 1 0 73 17 238

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 Supervisor 19 42 14 18 6 0 0 61 25 45
2022 Non-supervisor 13 42 18 18 8 1 0 56 26 220
2020 Supervisor 21 41 24 9 4 1 0 63 13 67
2020 Non-supervisor 20 45 19 11 5 0 0 65 15 238
2019 Supervisor 15 11 29 34 12 0 0 25 46 38
2019 Non-supervisor 4 27 17 32 19 2 0 32 51 139
2018 Supervisor 9 41 17 25 7 0 0 50 32 43
2018 Non-supervisor 7 37 26 15 11 4 0 46 27 152

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 Supervisor 4 38 16 26 11 4 0 44 39 45
2020 Supervisor 13 39 23 24 1 0 0 52 26 67
2019 Supervisor 1 9 26 49 4 0 11 12 59 38

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 Supervisor 51 24 11 4 5 0 6 79 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 22 18 7 9 1 3 65 17 220
2020 Supervisor 52 21 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 66
2020 Non-supervisor 48 30 13 5 1 0 1 80 7 238
2019 Supervisor 41 29 15 12 1 1 0 71 14 38
2019 Non-supervisor 35 26 19 10 9 0 2 62 19 139
2018 Supervisor 25 37 26 8 4 0 0 62 12 43
2018 Non-supervisor 28 24 29 8 4 3 3 55 14 150

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 Supervisor 9 8 29 25 30 0 0 17 54 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 21 37 16 14 0 0 33 30 215
2020 Supervisor 8 21 30 17 24 0 0 29 41 67
2020 Non-supervisor 14 27 34 17 8 0 0 42 25 238
2019 Supervisor 3 16 31 40 10 0 0 19 50 38
2019 Non-supervisor 11 23 30 19 18 0 0 33 36 139
2018 Supervisor 1 10 42 18 29 0 0 11 47 43
2018 Non-supervisor 5 23 37 18 16 0 0 28 35 151

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 Supervisor 10 10 43 26 11 0 0 21 36 45
2022 Non-supervisor 19 33 24 14 8 0 2 53 23 220
2020 Supervisor 15 32 25 15 13 0 0 47 28 67
2020 Non-supervisor 23 29 31 12 6 0 0 52 17 238
2019 Supervisor 4 40 29 20 6 0 0 45 26 38
2019 Non-supervisor 13 31 24 15 17 0 0 44 32 139
2018 Supervisor 9 19 46 14 12 0 0 28 26 43
2018 Non-supervisor 12 28 30 22 9 0 0 40 31 149

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 Supervisor 2 6 34 28 29 0 0 8 57 45
2022 Non-supervisor 15 24 25 16 19 0 1 39 36 220
2020 Supervisor 10 27 20 29 12 1 0 38 41 66
2020 Non-supervisor 18 26 26 20 9 0 1 45 29 238
2019 Supervisor 8 16 14 48 9 0 4 25 60 38
2019 Non-supervisor 16 16 26 19 23 0 0 32 42 138
2018 Supervisor 3 9 26 26 35 0 1 12 62 43
2018 Non-supervisor 8 20 33 23 13 0 3 29 37 151

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 Supervisor 17 19 26 14 19 2 2 38 35 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 33 18 6 4 1 5 70 11 220
2020 Supervisor 18 33 27 12 11 0 0 50 23 66
2020 Non-supervisor 40 29 18 8 3 0 1 70 12 236
2019 Supervisor 6 29 27 36 1 0 1 36 37 38
2019 Non-supervisor 39 25 19 4 8 0 4 67 13 139
2018 Supervisor 10 35 30 17 8 0 0 45 25 43
2018 Non-supervisor 32 32 23 6 4 0 3 66 11 151

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 Supervisor 30 21 25 8 13 0 2 52 22 45
2022 Non-supervisor 35 22 23 12 6 0 1 58 19 220
2020 Supervisor 26 33 16 14 10 0 1 60 24 67
2020 Non-supervisor 36 29 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 238
2019 Supervisor 16 30 30 21 4 0 0 46 24 38
2019 Non-supervisor 23 34 22 7 13 0 1 58 20 139
2018 Supervisor 9 34 32 19 6 0 0 44 24 43
2018 Non-supervisor 28 31 25 7 8 0 0 60 15 150

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 Supervisor 25 31 24 12 9 0 0 56 21 45
2022 Non-supervisor 22 33 25 10 8 1 1 56 19 220
2020 Supervisor 21 32 41 4 3 0 0 53 6 65
2020 Non-supervisor 28 31 26 11 2 1 0 60 14 238
2019 Supervisor 6 27 44 16 7 0 0 33 23 38
2019 Non-supervisor 9 24 31 21 14 1 2 34 35 138
2018 Supervisor 18 33 17 21 11 0 0 51 32 43
2018 Non-supervisor 14 29 33 20 4 0 0 43 24 152

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 Supervisor 11 28 30 15 17 0 0 39 31 45
2022 Non-supervisor 20 32 27 13 8 0 0 52 20 220
2020 Supervisor 13 28 37 12 8 0 3 42 20 66
2020 Non-supervisor 20 34 28 12 6 0 0 55 17 238
2019 Supervisor 4 20 26 45 6 0 0 23 50 38
2019 Non-supervisor 8 20 28 25 17 0 2 29 43 138
2018 Supervisor 14 19 29 24 15 0 0 33 38 43
2018 Non-supervisor 12 23 34 19 12 0 0 35 31 151

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 Supervisor 19 26 29 13 13 0 0 45 26 45
2022 Non-supervisor 30 30 20 12 7 0 0 60 20 220
2020 Supervisor 26 33 27 5 6 0 3 61 12 66
2020 Non-supervisor 29 34 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 237
2019 Supervisor 11 21 29 30 4 0 4 34 36 37
2019 Non-supervisor 11 26 25 26 12 0 0 37 38 137
2018 Supervisor 21 26 25 25 4 0 0 47 28 43
2018 Non-supervisor 23 28 23 16 9 0 0 51 26 152

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 Supervisor 36 23 19 13 7 0 2 61 20 45
2022 Non-supervisor 34 29 17 11 8 0 0 64 20 220
2020 Supervisor 45 29 12 9 1 0 3 77 11 64
2020 Non-supervisor 35 31 18 12 5 0 0 66 16 234
2019 Supervisor 33 42 8 15 1 0 0 75 17 38
2019 Non-supervisor 27 24 24 14 12 0 0 51 25 137

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 Supervisor 33 35 25 2 4 0 0 68 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 28 18 8 7 0 1 67 15 220
2020 Supervisor 16 38 26 11 8 0 0 54 19 66
2020 Non-supervisor 23 29 27 16 4 0 0 53 20 237

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 Supervisor 15 26 30 24 6 0 0 40 30 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 34 21 9 6 1 1 63 15 220
2020 Supervisor 24 26 22 23 5 0 0 50 28 66
2020 Non-supervisor 31 28 25 12 3 1 0 60 15 238
2019 Supervisor 4 20 49 10 17 0 0 24 27 38
2019 Non-supervisor 16 38 21 13 12 0 0 54 25 138
2018 Supervisor 8 18 47 8 20 0 0 26 28 43
2018 Non-supervisor 12 38 27 13 8 0 1 51 21 150

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 Supervisor 60 27 4 5 0 2 2 90 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 26 11 2 1 0 3 86 3 220
2020 Supervisor 41 29 19 5 2 0 3 72 8 67
2020 Non-supervisor 52 23 13 8 1 0 3 77 9 237
2019 Supervisor 35 29 24 0 8 0 4 66 9 37
2019 Non-supervisor 39 28 16 9 5 0 2 68 15 138
2018 Supervisor 46 31 14 3 3 0 3 79 7 42
2018 Non-supervisor 41 28 17 4 3 0 7 75 7 151

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 Supervisor 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 29 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 220
2020 Supervisor 45 39 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 67
2020 Non-supervisor 45 29 19 6 1 0 0 75 7 236

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 Supervisor 80 10 2 0 0 2 6 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 70 14 4 1 0 1 10 94 1 220
2020 Supervisor 75 13 7 1 0 1 4 92 1 67
2020 Non-supervisor 69 18 7 1 0 1 4 91 2 234
2019 Supervisor 51 10 4 0 7 7 21 84 9 37
2019 Non-supervisor 68 13 4 2 1 1 11 92 3 138
2018 Supervisor 75 13 5 0 0 0 7 95 0 43
2018 Non-supervisor 68 14 5 0 3 0 10 90 4 151

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 Supervisor 76 11 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 70 11 6 6 4 0 3 83 10 220
2020 Supervisor 76 7 7 1 1 1 7 90 3 67
2020 Non-supervisor 78 9 4 2 3 1 2 90 5 236
2019 Supervisor 71 11 0 1 0 8 8 98 2 38
2019 Non-supervisor 71 13 5 4 6 0 1 85 10 137
2018 Supervisor 84 5 6 0 0 0 4 94 0 43
2018 Non-supervisor 71 11 2 4 4 1 7 89 8 152

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 Supervisor 37 49 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 28 13 4 5 0 0 78 9 220
2020 Supervisor 55 27 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 66
2020 Non-supervisor 54 27 11 4 4 0 1 82 8 234
2019 Supervisor 42 23 26 8 1 0 0 64 10 38
2019 Non-supervisor 47 28 14 4 6 0 1 76 10 138
2018 Supervisor 48 26 13 7 3 0 2 76 10 43
2018 Non-supervisor 36 32 14 7 5 0 7 73 12 152

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 Supervisor 59 24 4 2 9 0 2 85 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 62 16 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 220
2020 Supervisor 72 14 3 10 0 0 0 86 10 67
2020 Non-supervisor 62 20 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 236
2019 Supervisor 44 21 11 15 1 0 7 70 18 37
2019 Non-supervisor 43 31 12 5 9 0 1 74 14 139
2018 Supervisor 46 25 17 8 3 0 2 72 11 43
2018 Non-supervisor 51 24 9 8 4 0 4 78 12 152

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 Supervisor 26 41 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 7 3 2 1 0 27 92 4 220
2020 Supervisor 42 32 16 6 2 0 1 75 9 67
2020 Non-supervisor 55 10 2 0 2 0 31 94 3 237
2019 Supervisor 35 33 22 8 1 0 0 68 10 38
2019 Non-supervisor 49 11 2 1 0 1 37 96 1 137
2018 Supervisor 28 32 26 12 0 0 2 61 12 41
2018 Non-supervisor 52 8 4 0 0 1 35 93 1 149

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 Supervisor 64 30 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 16 8 1 2 0 8 88 3 220
2020 Supervisor 60 22 15 1 1 0 0 83 2 67
2020 Non-supervisor 64 22 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 238
2019 Supervisor 43 36 18 4 0 0 0 79 4 38
2019 Non-supervisor 56 19 12 2 1 2 8 83 3 139
2018 Supervisor 54 25 20 0 0 0 1 80 0 42
2018 Non-supervisor 55 18 7 8 0 0 11 82 9 152

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 Supervisor 66 21 7 0 4 0 2 89 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 58 22 7 7 5 1 1 81 12 215
2020 Supervisor 61 14 18 4 3 0 1 75 7 67
2020 Non-supervisor 58 21 10 5 4 1 2 81 9 233
2019 Supervisor 56 43 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 38
2019 Non-supervisor 58 19 7 4 7 1 4 81 12 139
2018 Supervisor 62 29 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 43
2018 Non-supervisor 54 25 5 8 4 1 2 82 12 152

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 Supervisor 59 23 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 24 14 5 3 0 4 77 8 220
2020 Supervisor 59 16 15 7 1 0 3 77 8 67
2020 Non-supervisor 47 31 15 3 1 0 2 80 4 238
2019 Supervisor 60 12 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 38
2019 Non-supervisor 58 27 8 3 0 0 3 88 3 139
2018 Supervisor 68 19 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 43
2018 Non-supervisor 44 28 20 2 2 0 3 75 5 152

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 Supervisor 0 10 56 19 15 0 0 10 34 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 27 46 17 6 0 0 31 23 220
2020 Supervisor 7 19 40 22 10 3 0 27 33 66
2020 Non-supervisor 9 30 46 11 4 0 0 39 15 238
2019 Supervisor 3 21 48 26 1 0 0 24 28 38
2019 Non-supervisor 8 29 36 17 10 0 0 38 26 139
2018 Supervisor 3 18 38 39 2 0 0 21 41 43
2018 Non-supervisor 8 22 43 21 6 0 0 30 27 152

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 Supervisor 10 33 46 8 2 0 0 11 43 45
2022 Non-supervisor 6 21 39 25 8 0 0 34 27 220
2020 Supervisor 6 27 49 12 3 3 0 15 34 65
2020 Non-supervisor 4 18 46 23 9 0 0 32 23 238
2019 Supervisor 8 22 50 12 8 0 0 20 30 38
2019 Non-supervisor 8 31 36 19 7 0 0 26 39 138
2018 Supervisor 10 26 37 20 8 0 0 27 36 43
2018 Non-supervisor 8 18 36 29 9 0 0 38 26 150
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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 Supervisor 4 77 19 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 71 19 1 220
2020 Supervisor 17 61 22 0 67
2020 Non-supervisor 15 58 27 0 238

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 55 45 20

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 Supervisor 42 6 4 0 2 2 43 89 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 55 8 4 1 1 5 27 92 3 220
2020 Supervisor 66 6 0 4 0 1 23 95 5 67
2020 Non-supervisor 57 11 7 1 0 3 21 89 2 238
2019 Supervisor 71 12 0 0 0 2 15 100 0 37
2019 Non-supervisor 54 13 9 1 2 2 19 85 4 138
2018 Supervisor 69 6 5 0 6 0 14 87 7 43
2018 Non-supervisor 74 9 2 0 2 0 12 95 3 152

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 9 36 21 13 21 0 0 45 34 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 0 22 26 13 30 0 8 24 47 20
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