2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 38 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 189350
2020 Public Service 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 188177
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 189285
2020 Public Service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 187805
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 32 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 189220
2020 Public Service 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 186823
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 189380
2020 Public Service 46 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 188122
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 42 31 12 8 6 0 0 73 14 189320
2020 Public Service 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 187475
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 189285
2020 Public Service 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 186722
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 36 25 16 10 8 4 1 64 19 189355
2020 Public Service 39 25 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 187915
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 27 13 4 3 1 6 79 7 189285
2020 Public Service 48 25 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 187985
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 51 30 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 189005
2020 Public Service 49 30 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 188026
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 57 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 10 189335
2020 Public Service 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 188350
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 28 13 7 7 8 0 71 15 189360
2020 Public Service 39 29 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 188297
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 29 15 10 10 3 0 64 21 189310
2020 Public Service 35 31 14 9 7 2 0 68 17 187817
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 28 17 14 11 6 0 55 27 189290
2020 Public Service 26 31 17 12 8 5 0 60 21 187771
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 31 15 14 12 3 0 57 27 189355
2020 Public Service 25 34 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 188175
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 35 33 14 9 8 0 0 69 18 189425
2020 Public Service 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 188210
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 189270
2020 Public Service 35 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 187222
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 189340
2020 Public Service 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 187915
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 189145
2020 Public Service 33 39 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 187496
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 24 11 5 4 2 1 79 9 189190
2020 Public Service 51 24 13 5 4 2 2 77 10 187690

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 28 33 15 11 9 3 0 63 21 189390
2020 Public Service 27 33 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 187687
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004

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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 23 13 5 5 1 5 76 10 189340
2020 Public Service 51 23 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 188359
2019 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 22 13 6 5 2 4 74 12 189285
2020 Public Service 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 188093
2019 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082

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 Organization 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 Public Service 71 9 4 2 3 4 6 89 6 189220
2020 Public Service 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 187576
2019 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710

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 Organization 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 Public Service 70 9 4 2 2 2 11 91 5 189245
2020 Public Service 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 187772
2019 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 25 32 12 13 13 3 2 60 28 189315
2020 Public Service 24 28 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 188227
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 189120
2020 Public Service 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 187289
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 33 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 189230
2020 Public Service 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 187895
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 189280
2020 Public Service 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 186744
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 25 37 17 9 6 4 1 66 17 189295
2020 Public Service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 14 187878
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 47 30 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 189310
2020 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 187730
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 31 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 189480
2020 Public Service 37 32 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 187208
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 61 20 6 3 4 2 4 87 7 189360

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 33 29 189400
2020 Public Service 24 41 35 188494
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 42 24 6 9 7 70775
2020 Public Service 17 38 28 4 6 6 45796
2019 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 189045
2020 Public Service 48 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 187373
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 41 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 189220
2020 Public Service 31 42 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 188081
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 22 34 19 11 1 3 31 33 188930
2020 Public Service 10 24 35 20 9 1 1 30 34 188088
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 22 30 17 11 2 5 30 38 188880
2020 Public Service 13 21 31 20 11 2 2 32 36 187586
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 29 27 18 1 5 47 22 188710
2020 Public Service 7 14 30 29 17 1 2 48 21 187162
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 19 25 20 17 2 5 39 34 188690
2020 Public Service 12 19 27 23 15 1 2 40 32 187650
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 18 24 19 16 5 6 40 33 188925
2020 Public Service 8 14 24 27 19 4 3 50 24 187087
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 21 30 16 12 3 4 31 37 188950
2020 Public Service 12 20 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 187395
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 6 13 32 26 18 1 3 46 20 189115
2020 Public Service 7 17 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 187956
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 18 32 18 18 11 2 0 51 30 189225
2020 Public Service 21 36 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 187137
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 26 7 6 5 1 0 81 12 189185
2020 Public Service 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 187747
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 59 28 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 189215
2020 Public Service 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 187251
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 33 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 189240
2020 Public Service 45 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 186700
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 36 12 7 5 2 0 75 12 189310
2020 Public Service 38 37 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 187243
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 35 12 5 3 6 1 79 8 189185
2020 Public Service 41 34 13 5 3 4 1 78 8 187651
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 189395
2020 Public Service 53 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 187707
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 43 26 10 5 5 7 5 77 11 189315

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 42 26 11 6 4 7 5 76 11 189330

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 26 19 5 3 12 2 69 9 189305
2020 Public Service 38 32 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 188080

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 42 30 9 5 4 6 3 79 11 189055
2020 Public Service 44 30 11 5 4 4 2 79 10 187541

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 16 22 4 4 37 5 49 13 189150

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 6 21 16 37 16 1 11 63 3610
2020 Public Service 2 6 21 17 39 12 1 10 66 3416

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 28 16 7 6 7 6 67 16 189180
2020 Public Service 28 30 17 8 6 6 4 65 16 187998
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 31 36 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 189215
2020 Public Service 35 36 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 187863
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 35 36 16 6 5 2 0 72 12 189180
2020 Public Service 37 36 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 187519
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 25 17 11 11 11 3 56 25 189290
2020 Public Service 24 25 18 12 10 9 2 55 25 187781
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 43 41 4 9 4 0 0 84 12 189360
2020 Public Service 37 45 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 188350

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 31 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 189140
2020 Public Service 39 38 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 188104
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 33 7 6 3 0 1 83 10 189055
2020 Public Service 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 186897
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 189320
2020 Public Service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 187710

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 82 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 189420
2019 Public Service 80 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 180870

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 22 12 5 4 12 5 76 10 189400
2020 Public Service 41 21 12 5 5 12 4 74 12 188232
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 189295
2020 Public Service 11 89 188242
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18875
2020 Public Service 48 52 18665
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2018 Public Service 51 49 22721

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 59 41 18875
2020 Public Service 62 38 18665
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2018 Public Service 62 38 22735

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2018 Public Service 8 92 22696

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2020 Public Service 5 95 18665
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2018 Public Service 5 95 22696

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2020 Public Service 7 93 18665
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2018 Public Service 6 94 22696

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 18875
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2018 Public Service 10 90 22712

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2020 Public Service 4 96 18665
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2018 Public Service 4 96 22694

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 63 18905
2020 Public Service 39 61 18664
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2018 Public Service 40 60 22709

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 60 18905
2020 Public Service 41 59 18664
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2018 Public Service 40 60 22697

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18905
2020 Public Service 47 53 18664
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2018 Public Service 46 54 22698

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 41 59 18905
2020 Public Service 43 57 18664
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2018 Public Service 41 59 22706

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 18905
2020 Public Service 33 67 18664
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2018 Public Service 33 67 22690

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 55 45 18905
2020 Public Service 54 46 18664
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2018 Public Service 56 44 22722

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 34 66 18905
2020 Public Service 38 62 18664
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2018 Public Service 36 64 22699

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 18905
2020 Public Service 2 98 18664
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2018 Public Service 2 98 22678

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18905
2020 Public Service 8 92 18664
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2018 Public Service 10 90 22693

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 18905
2020 Public Service 13 87 18664
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2018 Public Service 13 87 22689

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 51 49 18905
2020 Public Service 52 48 18664
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2018 Public Service 48 52 22704

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18905
2020 Public Service 25 75 18664
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2018 Public Service 27 73 22702

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 18905
2020 Public Service 16 84 18664
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2018 Public Service 15 85 22687

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 51 18910
2020 Public Service 51 49 18666
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2018 Public Service 51 49 22718

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18910
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2018 Public Service 27 73 22701

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 18910
2020 Public Service 9 91 18666
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2018 Public Service 8 92 22688

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 18910
2020 Public Service 20 80 18666
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2018 Public Service 20 80 22699

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2018 Public Service 10 90 22689

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2020 Public Service 8 92 18666
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2018 Public Service 7 93 22692

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2020 Public Service 13 87 18666
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2018 Public Service 14 86 22692

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2018 Public Service 11 89 22688

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 18910
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2018 Public Service 27 73 22709

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2020 Public Service 11 89 17329
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2018 Public Service 11 89 21200

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 17365
2020 Public Service 18 82 17329
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2018 Public Service 19 81 21197

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21191

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 17365
2020 Public Service 7 93 17329
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2018 Public Service 7 93 21189

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21189

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2020 Public Service 8 92 17329
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 17365
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21188

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 14 86 17365
2020 Public Service 13 87 17329
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2018 Public Service 11 89 21193

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 17365
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2018 Public Service 12 88 21192

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 17365
2020 Public Service 32 68 17329
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2018 Public Service 30 70 21199

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 45 55 17365
2020 Public Service 49 51 17329
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2018 Public Service 47 53 21214

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2020 Public Service 2 98 17329
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361
2018 Public Service 2 98 21187

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 56 44 17365
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2018 Public Service 56 44 21220

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 17365
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2018 Public Service 13 87 21192

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 14 13 6 7 34 10 54 22 189180
2020 Public Service 20 17 17 7 6 27 7 56 19 188041
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 30 13 6 5 12 2 72 12 189205
2020 Public Service 35 29 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 187964
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 189205
2020 Public Service 7 93 188014
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 30 70 13625
2020 Public Service 36 64 12247
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2018 Public Service 36 64 11806

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 75 25 13625
2020 Public Service 77 23 12247
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2018 Public Service 77 23 11826

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 13625
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13625
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2018 Public Service 7 93 11798

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2018 Public Service 9 91 11802

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 13625
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2018 Public Service 8 92 11798

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2020 Public Service 28 72 12245
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2018 Public Service 25 75 11790

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2020 Public Service 20 80 12245
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2018 Public Service 20 80 11790

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 13615
2020 Public Service 17 83 12245
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2018 Public Service 15 85 11786

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13615
2020 Public Service 6 94 12245
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2018 Public Service 6 94 11784

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 76 13615
2020 Public Service 26 74 12245
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2018 Public Service 26 74 11787

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2020 Public Service 27 73 12245
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2018 Public Service 29 71 11792

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13615
2020 Public Service 4 96 12245
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2018 Public Service 4 96 11783

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2020 Public Service 2 98 12245
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755
2018 Public Service 2 98 11782

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 13615
2020 Public Service 8 92 12245
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2018 Public Service 8 92 11785

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 15 85 13615
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2018 Public Service 15 85 11787

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2020 Public Service 1 99 12245
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2018 Public Service 1 99 11782

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2020 Public Service 16 84 12245
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2018 Public Service 17 83 11791

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 0 100 13615
2020 Public Service 0 100 12245
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2018 Public Service 0 100 11783

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 21 79 13615
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2018 Public Service 19 81 11797

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 31 69 13635
2020 Public Service 30 70 12247
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2018 Public Service 29 71 11822

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 13635
2020 Public Service 14 86 12247
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2018 Public Service 15 85 11810

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2018 Public Service 5 95 11809

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 13635
2020 Public Service 17 83 12247
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2018 Public Service 17 83 11817

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2018 Public Service 4 96 11805

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13635
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2018 Public Service 6 94 11807

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 13635
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2018 Public Service 9 91 11806

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 13635
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2018 Public Service 9 91 11808

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 50 13635
2020 Public Service 48 52 12247
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2018 Public Service 49 51 11821

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 12530
2020 Public Service 5 95 11497
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2018 Public Service 5 95 11053

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2020 Public Service 15 85 11497
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2018 Public Service 13 87 11052

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2018 Public Service 3 97 11049

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2018 Public Service 3 97 11051

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 12530
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2018 Public Service 4 96 11049

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 12530
2020 Public Service 7 93 11497
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129
2018 Public Service 7 93 11051

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2018 Public Service 11 89 11053

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 12530
2020 Public Service 11 89 11497
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129
2018 Public Service 11 89 11055

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 12530
2020 Public Service 28 72 11497
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129
2018 Public Service 27 73 11058

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 12530
2020 Public Service 9 91 11497
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129
2018 Public Service 9 91 11054

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 12530
2020 Public Service 46 54 11497
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129
2018 Public Service 45 55 11069

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2020 Public Service 2 98 11497
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 63 37 12530
2020 Public Service 63 37 11497
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129
2018 Public Service 64 36 11072

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 12530
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2018 Public Service 13 87 11050

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 18 15 16 4 4 35 7 58 14 189260
2020 Public Service 22 17 18 4 4 29 6 60 12 187795
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 30 14 5 4 12 2 74 10 189275
2020 Public Service 36 30 16 4 3 9 1 73 9 187913
2019 Public Service 36 28 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 181260
2018 Public Service 30 31 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 161053

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 189195
2020 Public Service 13 87 187417
2019 Public Service 16 84 181509

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 58 42 24010
2020 Public Service 50 50 24105

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 74 26 23985
2020 Public Service 79 21 24104
2019 Public Service 81 19 29087

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 33 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 17915
2020 Public Service 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 19149
2019 Public Service 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 23401

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 31 8 5 3 3 3 83 9 189205
2020 Public Service 48 30 9 5 3 2 3 82 8 187986

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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 31 11 7 15 85135

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 71 29 110775

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 54 46 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 28 72 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 110640

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 67 110640

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 110640

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 110640

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 66 14 5 2 3 1 10 89 5 110635

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 14 16 14 35 4 12 57 24 110615

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 20 17 14 29 5 6 49 32 110635
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 54 28 7 5 5 1 1 83 10 189380
2020 Public Service 50 29 9 7 5 1 0 80 12 187389

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 6 12 7 40 6 25 69 14 188970

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 30 40 14 8 5 3 0 72 13 189260
2020 Public Service 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 187949
2019 Public Service 31 40 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 181158
2018 Public Service 29 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 161108

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Organization Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 28 35 19 6 189320

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 53 26 10 4 3 3 1 83 7 189380
2020 Public Service 48 27 13 4 4 3 1 79 8 187225

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 26 9 9 8 2 1 73 18 189330
2020 Public Service 39 28 12 11 8 1 1 69 20 187730

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 37 13 10 8 2 0 68 19 189260
2020 Public Service 34 33 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 188058
2019 Public Service 25 35 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 181482
2018 Public Service 23 35 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 161341

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 50 13 13 4 1 0 69 18 46350
2020 Public Service 23 47 13 12 3 1 1 71 15 44705
2019 Public Service 21 45 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 41266

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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 27 17 9 12 0 2 60 23 188410
2020 Public Service 33 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 187765
2019 Public Service 24 27 20 12 15 0 1 52 28 181595
2018 Public Service 21 24 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 161369

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 27 25 14 13 0 1 48 27 188540
2020 Public Service 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 48 26 188096
2019 Public Service 22 29 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 181495
2018 Public Service 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 161255

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 29 20 11 9 1 3 60 20 188305
2020 Public Service 31 29 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 187628
2019 Public Service 30 30 20 10 7 0 2 62 17 180654
2018 Public Service 25 29 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 160603

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 23 22 21 15 16 1 2 47 31 188585
2020 Public Service 27 24 21 14 12 1 1 52 26 187371
2019 Public Service 24 24 21 15 14 1 1 49 29 180774
2018 Public Service 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 160732

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 22 11 6 5 1 7 76 12 188760
2020 Public Service 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 187251
2019 Public Service 52 22 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 180845
2018 Public Service 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 160698

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 27 18 10 10 0 1 62 20 188815
2020 Public Service 30 27 21 12 10 0 1 58 21 187793
2019 Public Service 34 29 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 181228
2018 Public Service 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 161068

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 30 18 8 7 1 2 65 16 188615
2020 Public Service 33 33 19 8 5 1 1 68 13 187500
2019 Public Service 30 34 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 181070
2018 Public Service 25 33 23 10 6 1 1 59 17 160799

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 30 20 11 9 1 2 58 21 188835
2020 Public Service 26 32 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 187397
2019 Public Service 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 180996
2018 Public Service 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 160760

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 29 17 9 8 1 2 65 17 188925
2020 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 187439
2019 Public Service 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 180843
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 160624

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 25 13 7 8 1 2 72 15 188715
2020 Public Service 45 26 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 187021
2019 Public Service 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 180767

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 26 12 5 4 0 2 78 10 188820
2020 Public Service 30 30 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 187621

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 30 19 9 7 0 1 63 17 188645
2020 Public Service 28 31 22 12 8 0 1 59 19 187551
2019 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 180372
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 160191

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 20 10 5 6 1 3 79 11 188425
2020 Public Service 48 28 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 186877
2019 Public Service 52 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 180439
2018 Public Service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 160099

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 Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 188820
2020 Public Service 33 35 20 8 4 0 0 68 13 187065

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 70 12 4 2 2 1 8 90 5 188835
2020 Public Service 68 17 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 186977
2019 Public Service 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 180422
2018 Public Service 67 16 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 160330

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 73 10 5 3 4 1 5 89 7 188850
2020 Public Service 76 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 186882
2019 Public Service 70 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 180981
2018 Public Service 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 160420

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 19 6 2 2 0 3 89 5 188805
2020 Public Service 67 20 7 3 2 0 2 89 4 186557
2019 Public Service 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 180466
2018 Public Service 52 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 160968

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 Organization 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 Public Service 65 16 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 188595
2020 Public Service 66 16 8 4 4 0 1 84 9 186974
2019 Public Service 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 180189
2018 Public Service 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 160500

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 Organization 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 Public Service 62 10 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 188605
2020 Public Service 61 11 4 2 1 0 21 91 3 187272
2019 Public Service 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 179719
2018 Public Service 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 159765

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 Organization 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 Public Service 68 16 6 2 2 1 6 90 4 188425
2020 Public Service 68 18 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 187971
2019 Public Service 66 18 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 180276
2018 Public Service 61 20 9 3 2 0 6 86 4 160250

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 14 6 4 5 1 4 84 9 189075
2020 Public Service 68 16 7 4 4 0 2 86 8 188032
2019 Public Service 68 14 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 180902
2018 Public Service 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 160852

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 189020
2020 Public Service 46 30 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 188018
2019 Public Service 53 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 180485
2018 Public Service 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 160646

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 11 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 189420
2020 Public Service 14 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 188144
2019 Public Service 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 181789
2018 Public Service 13 31 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 161633

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 9 19 39 21 11 0 0 32 29 188990
2020 Public Service 11 20 38 21 9 0 0 31 31 187534
2019 Public Service 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 29 180286
2018 Public Service 10 20 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 159815
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 59 16 1 189385
2020 Public Service 29 50 20 1 188516

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 61 41220
2020 Public Service 37 63 53712

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 Organization 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 Public Service 43 15 9 5 5 4 18 75 13 189270
2020 Public Service 45 18 12 7 6 2 10 71 15 188101
2019 Public Service 42 18 14 9 10 1 7 65 20 179367
2018 Public Service 42 16 13 9 11 1 8 63 22 161026

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 19 14 19 32 2 5 31 54 41220
2020 Public Service 11 20 17 20 26 1 4 34 49 53684

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 16 13 19 40 2 4 24 63 41155
2020 Public Service 7 16 15 21 36 1 3 24 60 53711
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