2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - SI

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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 "Positive answers" and "Negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Results for questions 44, 73 and 93 are calculated differently than previous years to provide a more accurate and meaningful reflection of employee experiences. The calculation of negative answers now includes "To a very large extent", "To a large extent", "To a moderate extent" and "To a small extent". Because of this adjustment, results for these questions are not directly comparable to previous years.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 21 50 7 8 14 0 0 71 22 40
2024 SI-05 12 49 7 12 19 0 0 62 31 25
2022 SI 24 67 0 7 0 2 0 93 7 40
2022 SI-05 18 71 0 7 0 4 0 92 8 25
2020 SI 26 39 9 20 6 0 0 65 26 55
2020 SI-05 28 39 8 19 6 0 0 67 25 35

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 80 10 3 2 0 0 5 95 2 40
2024 SI-05 85 8 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 25

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 75 15 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 40
2024 SI-05 81 12 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 24 23 18 16 17 0 2 48 34 40
2024 SI-05 20 23 19 19 19 0 0 44 38 25
2022 SI 56 27 9 0 0 2 5 90 0 40
2022 SI-05 54 22 11 0 0 4 9 87 0 25
2020 SI 39 33 17 9 2 0 0 72 11 55
2020 SI-05 44 36 17 3 0 0 0 81 3 35
2019 SI 19 43 15 17 6 0 0 62 23 55
2019 SI-05 19 41 19 16 6 0 0 59 22 30

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 27 61 2 3 7 0 0 88 10 40
2024 SI-05 24 62 3 4 8 0 0 85 12 25
2022 SI 36 38 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 40
2022 SI-05 37 43 12 4 4 0 0 80 7 25
2020 SI 34 36 15 13 2 0 0 70 15 55
2020 SI-05 39 36 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 35
2019 SI 24 52 6 15 4 0 0 76 19 55
2019 SI-05 28 53 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 30

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 32 43 13 2 8 0 2 77 10 40
2024 SI-05 28 49 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 25
2022 SI 49 36 5 5 0 3 2 90 5 40
2022 SI-05 53 34 4 4 0 5 0 92 4 25
2020 SI 39 44 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 55
2020 SI-05 44 42 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2019 SI 41 40 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 55
2019 SI-05 45 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 30

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 46 33 8 7 5 0 2 80 12 40
2024 SI-05 50 27 11 4 8 0 0 77 12 25
2022 SI 59 20 15 0 5 2 0 80 5 40
2022 SI-05 56 23 11 0 8 4 0 81 8 25
2020 SI 54 28 4 7 7 0 0 81 15 55
2020 SI-05 53 28 6 8 6 0 0 81 14 35
2019 SI 38 30 25 8 0 0 0 68 8 55
2019 SI-05 47 25 25 3 0 0 0 72 3 30

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 32 38 23 5 2 0 0 70 7 40
2024 SI-05 31 38 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 25
2022 SI 44 28 16 4 7 0 0 73 11 40
2022 SI-05 50 24 14 4 8 0 0 74 11 25
2020 SI 41 33 19 6 2 0 0 74 7 55
2020 SI-05 44 28 19 8 0 0 0 72 8 35
2019 SI 24 50 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 55
2019 SI-05 25 47 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 30

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 37 36 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 40
2024 SI-05 35 39 15 4 7 0 0 75 11 25
2022 SI 33 31 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 40
2022 SI-05 36 34 11 7 11 0 0 71 19 25
2020 SI 24 33 20 9 13 0 0 57 22 55
2020 SI-05 22 36 19 11 11 0 0 58 22 35
2019 SI 19 35 28 7 11 0 0 54 19 55
2019 SI-05 22 31 31 6 9 0 0 53 16 30

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 45 45 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 40
2024 SI-05 46 43 4 8 0 0 0 89 8 25
2022 SI 43 44 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 40
2022 SI-05 42 40 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 25
2020 SI 46 35 7 6 6 0 0 81 11 55
2020 SI-05 44 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 35
2019 SI 26 41 17 15 2 0 0 67 17 55
2019 SI-05 34 34 16 13 3 0 0 69 16 30

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2024 SI-05 46 43 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2022 SI 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 40
2022 SI-05 44 49 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2020 SI 41 52 2 4 2 0 0 93 6 55
2020 SI-05 42 50 3 3 3 0 0 92 6 35
2019 SI 40 42 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 55
2019 SI-05 50 34 9 3 3 0 0 84 6 30

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 26 45 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 40
2024 SI-05 27 43 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 25
2022 SI 37 29 14 12 7 0 0 66 19 40
2022 SI-05 42 26 10 11 11 0 0 68 22 25
2020 SI 30 33 15 9 13 0 0 63 22 55
2020 SI-05 33 31 14 11 11 0 0 64 22 35
2019 SI 24 37 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 55
2019 SI-05 28 38 19 13 3 0 0 66 16 30

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 41 47 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 40
2024 SI-05 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 SI 56 33 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 40
2022 SI-05 65 32 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2020 SI 58 25 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 55
2020 SI-05 61 17 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 35
2019 SI 54 36 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 50
2019 SI-05 52 35 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 22 35 22 11 10 0 0 57 21 40
2024 SI-05 20 35 18 16 11 0 0 55 27 25
2022 SI 33 28 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 40
2022 SI-05 27 29 15 14 15 0 0 56 29 25
2020 SI 22 37 17 13 9 0 2 60 23 55
2020 SI-05 22 42 19 8 8 0 0 64 17 35
2019 SI 15 43 21 11 9 0 0 58 21 55
2019 SI-05 16 47 19 9 9 0 0 63 19 30

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 22 48 13 5 10 0 2 72 15 40
2024 SI-05 20 47 15 7 11 0 0 67 18 25
2022 SI 26 35 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 40
2022 SI-05 21 40 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 25
2020 SI 26 31 19 11 11 0 2 58 23 55
2020 SI-05 22 36 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 35
2019 SI 20 31 32 11 6 0 0 52 17 55
2019 SI-05 22 34 28 9 6 0 0 56 16 30

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 33 37 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 40
2024 SI-05 32 35 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 25
2022 SI 42 31 14 9 5 0 0 73 13 40
2022 SI-05 45 26 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 25
2020 SI 28 39 17 11 4 0 2 68 15 55
2020 SI-05 25 44 19 8 3 0 0 69 11 35
2019 SI 23 41 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 55
2019 SI-05 22 44 16 13 6 0 0 66 19 30

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 40 47 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 40
2024 SI-05 43 46 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 25
2022 SI 43 37 12 4 5 0 0 80 9 40
2022 SI-05 47 35 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 25
2020 SI 43 31 19 6 2 0 0 74 7 55
2020 SI-05 42 31 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 35
2019 SI 37 39 19 6 0 0 0 76 6 55
2019 SI-05 38 38 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 30

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 55 28 5 12 0 0 0 83 12 40
2024 SI-05 54 28 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 25
2022 SI 51 36 7 2 2 0 2 88 5 40
2022 SI-05 51 37 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 25
2020 SI 51 34 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 55
2020 SI-05 50 36 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 35
2019 SI 48 30 13 2 4 2 2 81 6 55
2019 SI-05 56 22 13 0 6 3 0 81 6 30

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 3 8 43 24 13 0 9 41 11 40
2024 SI-05 4 4 46 30 7 0 8 41 9 25
2022 SI 8 9 29 36 16 3 0 53 18 40
2022 SI-05 8 11 25 38 13 5 0 55 19 25
2020 SI 2 9 37 46 6 0 0 52 11 55
2020 SI-05 3 11 31 47 8 0 0 56 14 35
2019 SI 4 19 46 17 13 2 0 30 23 55
2019 SI-05 0 16 41 19 22 3 0 42 16 30

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 0 11 32 38 15 0 5 55 11 40
2024 SI-05 0 12 28 44 12 0 4 59 13 25
2022 SI 9 20 27 29 12 0 3 43 30 40
2022 SI-05 11 23 21 33 12 0 0 45 34 25
2020 SI 9 22 22 35 11 0 0 46 31 55
2020 SI-05 11 22 25 31 11 0 0 42 33 35
2019 SI 4 17 35 26 15 2 2 42 21 55
2019 SI-05 0 13 38 25 22 0 3 48 13 30

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 3 11 18 46 19 0 4 68 14 40
2024 SI-05 4 12 19 53 12 0 0 65 16 25
2022 SI 7 8 14 46 24 0 0 70 16 40
2022 SI-05 8 11 11 52 19 0 0 71 18 25
2020 SI 2 7 22 44 24 0 0 69 9 55
2020 SI-05 3 8 22 47 19 0 0 67 11 35
2019 SI 7 13 15 44 20 0 0 65 20 55
2019 SI-05 6 9 16 41 28 0 0 69 16 30

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 8 8 32 26 16 3 7 47 18 40
2024 SI-05 3 12 39 27 11 4 4 42 16 25
2022 SI 7 10 26 45 13 0 0 57 17 40
2022 SI-05 11 3 18 47 21 0 0 67 15 25
2020 SI 6 11 43 28 13 0 0 41 17 55
2020 SI-05 6 14 44 25 11 0 0 36 19 35
2019 SI 11 26 24 22 17 0 0 39 37 55
2019 SI-05 9 25 28 19 19 0 0 38 34 30

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 2 5 8 48 16 6 15 81 10 40
2024 SI-05 3 4 8 54 8 8 15 80 9 25
2022 SI 5 6 20 24 37 3 5 67 11 40
2022 SI-05 7 3 15 25 40 5 4 72 12 25
2020 SI 0 9 19 36 30 4 2 70 10 55
2020 SI-05 0 11 17 44 25 0 3 71 11 35
2019 SI 2 7 26 35 17 6 7 60 11 55
2019 SI-05 0 0 25 38 22 9 6 70 0 30

Question 19f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 3 16 53 10 11 3 4 23 20 40
2024 SI-05 4 10 66 8 7 4 0 15 15 25
2022 SI 5 30 31 21 10 0 2 32 36 40
2022 SI-05 8 28 34 22 8 0 0 31 36 25
2020 SI 13 17 38 21 9 2 0 31 31 55
2020 SI-05 14 14 43 17 11 0 0 29 29 35
2019 SI 9 22 26 20 7 6 9 33 37 55
2019 SI-05 3 31 31 13 9 6 6 25 39 30

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 12 15 29 23 17 0 4 42 28 40
2024 SI-05 15 16 34 20 15 0 0 35 30 25
2022 SI 7 7 52 23 8 3 0 31 15 40
2022 SI-05 4 8 51 25 7 5 0 34 12 25
2020 SI 6 28 37 22 7 0 0 30 33 55
2020 SI-05 6 25 31 28 11 0 0 39 31 35
2019 SI 17 15 33 20 11 0 4 33 33 55
2019 SI-05 9 13 38 28 9 0 3 39 23 30
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 30 25 19 7 7 6 5 62 17 40
2024 SI-05 31 24 15 4 11 8 8 65 17 25
2022 SI 22 32 13 11 12 8 3 60 25 40
2022 SI-05 26 21 14 10 15 9 5 54 29 25
2020 SI 24 24 20 11 15 2 4 51 27 55
2020 SI-05 28 22 22 11 17 0 0 50 28 35
2019 SI 20 33 9 9 15 9 4 62 28 55
2019 SI-05 19 31 9 13 13 13 3 59 30 30

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 62 17 8 3 9 0 0 80 12 40
2024 SI-05 74 15 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 25
2022 SI 48 23 9 7 14 0 0 71 20 40
2022 SI-05 55 23 0 7 15 0 0 78 22 25
2020 SI 35 26 13 7 17 2 0 62 25 55
2020 SI-05 33 25 14 8 19 0 0 58 28 35
2019 SI 30 41 13 6 9 0 2 72 15 55
2019 SI-05 34 44 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 30

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 68 21 7 2 3 0 0 89 5 40
2024 SI-05 78 15 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 25
2022 SI 51 26 10 7 4 2 0 79 11 40
2022 SI-05 60 21 4 4 7 4 0 85 11 25
2020 SI 37 30 11 13 9 0 0 67 22 55
2020 SI-05 39 25 14 11 11 0 0 64 22 35
2019 SI 34 45 6 8 6 2 0 81 13 55
2019 SI-05 31 56 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 30

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 50 32 9 4 3 0 3 84 7 40
2024 SI-05 55 30 4 3 4 0 4 89 7 25
2022 SI 41 33 17 4 5 0 0 74 9 40
2022 SI-05 45 33 11 4 7 0 0 78 11 25
2020 SI 35 30 19 11 6 0 0 65 17 55
2020 SI-05 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 35
2019 SI 30 35 24 4 6 2 0 66 9 55
2019 SI-05 31 41 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 30

Question 24. 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.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 39 21 14 3 7 10 8 72 12 40
2024 SI-05 43 20 10 4 7 8 8 75 13 25
2022 SI 49 18 7 5 10 6 6 75 17 40
2022 SI-05 59 18 7 3 7 0 5 81 11 25

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 33 26 9 2 10 12 8 74 15 40
2024 SI-05 36 27 7 0 11 12 8 78 13 25
2022 SI 44 24 5 9 6 6 6 77 17 40
2022 SI-05 52 21 4 10 7 0 5 78 18 25
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 51 21 10 10 0 0 8 79 11 40
2024 SI-05 55 23 7 14 0 0 0 78 14 25
2022 SI 49 20 15 2 2 4 8 78 5 40
2022 SI-05 54 21 14 3 4 0 4 78 7 25
2020 SI 35 35 9 4 9 0 7 76 14 55
2020 SI-05 33 36 11 3 14 0 3 71 17 35
2019 SI 31 33 13 4 6 6 7 74 11 55
2019 SI-05 34 31 13 6 6 3 6 72 14 30

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 58 26 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 40
2024 SI-05 59 27 4 0 11 0 0 85 11 25
2022 SI 47 20 18 8 4 2 0 69 13 40
2022 SI-05 54 21 14 0 7 4 0 78 7 25
2020 SI 33 31 13 9 11 0 2 66 21 55
2020 SI-05 39 28 17 3 14 0 0 67 17 35
2019 SI 34 32 9 13 9 2 0 67 23 55
2019 SI-05 47 34 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 30

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 58 22 13 2 5 0 0 79 8 40
2024 SI-05 58 16 15 3 8 0 0 74 11 25
2022 SI 53 10 15 2 11 5 4 69 15 40
2022 SI-05 55 9 11 3 14 7 0 70 19 25
2020 SI 39 22 19 2 17 0 2 62 19 55
2020 SI-05 33 31 17 3 17 0 0 64 19 35

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 60 25 13 0 2 0 0 85 2 40
2024 SI-05 62 19 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 25
2022 SI 49 19 22 5 4 0 0 68 9 40
2022 SI-05 57 14 22 0 7 0 0 71 7 25
2020 SI 43 33 7 6 11 0 0 76 17 55
2020 SI-05 36 42 6 6 11 0 0 78 17 35
2019 SI 35 31 11 11 9 2 0 68 21 55
2019 SI-05 41 34 13 6 6 0 0 75 13 30

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2024 SI-05 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 SI 67 13 2 3 6 2 6 87 10 40
2022 SI-05 64 17 4 0 10 4 0 85 11 25

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 67 26 0 3 5 0 0 92 8 40
2024 SI-05 66 23 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 25
2022 SI 58 23 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 40
2022 SI-05 61 18 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 25
2020 SI 44 24 11 6 13 0 2 70 19 55
2020 SI-05 39 31 11 6 14 0 0 69 19 35
2019 SI 46 26 9 11 7 0 0 72 19 55
2019 SI-05 53 25 9 3 9 0 0 78 13 30

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 87 5 0 0 3 0 5 97 3 40
2024 SI-05 85 4 0 0 4 0 7 96 4 25
2022 SI 83 2 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 40
2022 SI-05 80 4 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 25
2019 SI 83 11 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 55
2019 SI-05 75 16 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 30
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 23 24 28 10 11 5 0 49 21 40
2024 SI-05 23 19 31 7 15 4 0 44 23 25
2022 SI 42 19 7 4 16 13 0 69 23 40
2022 SI-05 45 18 3 7 21 5 0 66 30 25
2020 SI 30 30 17 9 6 9 0 65 16 55
2020 SI-05 25 31 19 6 8 11 0 63 16 35
2019 SI 20 31 20 7 4 17 0 62 13 55
2019 SI-05 19 34 25 0 6 16 0 63 7 30

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 11 26 24 13 21 5 0 39 36 40
2024 SI-05 16 16 22 15 27 4 0 33 44 25
2022 SI 41 28 6 7 16 3 0 70 23 40
2022 SI-05 43 25 3 7 21 0 0 68 28 25
2020 SI 28 37 11 11 11 2 0 66 23 55
2020 SI-05 25 39 11 11 11 3 0 66 23 35
2019 SI 20 28 30 13 4 6 0 51 18 55
2019 SI-05 22 28 34 13 3 0 0 50 16 30

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 6 28 30 5 26 5 0 36 32 40
2024 SI-05 8 19 31 4 34 4 0 28 40 25
2022 SI 31 28 11 3 15 12 0 67 20 40
2022 SI-05 28 28 11 0 25 9 0 61 27 25
2020 SI 20 33 15 13 13 6 0 57 27 55
2020 SI-05 19 33 14 11 17 6 0 56 29 35
2019 SI 11 20 33 15 6 13 2 37 24 55
2019 SI-05 13 16 41 9 6 13 3 33 19 30

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 9 32 25 12 19 0 2 43 32 40
2024 SI-05 8 27 26 12 24 0 3 37 36 25
2022 SI 39 29 12 2 9 8 0 75 12 40
2022 SI-05 37 27 15 3 11 7 0 69 15 25
2020 SI 21 40 19 9 11 0 0 60 21 55
2020 SI-05 20 40 20 9 11 0 0 60 20 35
2019 SI 9 30 33 22 4 2 0 40 26 55
2019 SI-05 13 25 47 9 3 3 0 39 13 30

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 54 20 0 0 6 13 7 93 7 40
2024 SI-05 47 19 0 0 8 19 7 89 11 25
2022 SI 45 7 12 2 4 19 12 74 9 40
2022 SI-05 39 7 14 4 4 22 10 69 11 25
2020 SI 43 15 7 7 6 15 7 74 17 55
2020 SI-05 33 19 11 11 6 14 6 66 21 35
2019 SI 35 13 11 7 4 24 6 68 16 55
2019 SI-05 25 13 16 6 3 28 9 60 15 30
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 24 41 22 11 2 0 0 64 13 40
2024 SI-05 19 39 26 12 3 0 0 58 15 25
2022 SI 33 41 18 4 4 0 0 73 8 40
2022 SI-05 36 36 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 25
2020 SI 31 44 17 6 2 0 0 76 7 55
2020 SI-05 31 47 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 35
2019 SI 15 45 19 8 4 9 0 67 12 55
2019 SI-05 13 45 19 10 3 10 0 64 14 30

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 10 36 24 14 13 0 3 47 28 40
2024 SI-05 8 36 22 15 15 0 4 46 31 25
2022 SI 23 39 14 9 9 5 0 66 19 40
2022 SI-05 25 31 10 11 14 9 0 61 27 25
2020 SI 19 48 19 7 7 0 0 67 15 55
2020 SI-05 14 53 19 3 11 0 0 67 14 35
2019 SI 9 33 31 11 7 7 0 46 20 55
2019 SI-05 13 31 31 13 6 6 0 47 20 30

Question 40. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 28 32 23 10 5 0 2 61 15 40
2024 SI-05 28 30 23 8 7 0 3 60 16 25
2022 SI 38 33 17 5 2 5 0 75 7 40
2022 SI-05 36 36 15 3 4 5 0 77 7 25
2020 SI 33 31 19 15 2 0 0 65 17 55
2020 SI-05 31 33 22 11 3 0 0 64 14 35
2019 SI 30 33 13 9 9 6 0 67 20 55
2019 SI-05 31 25 19 9 6 9 0 62 17 30

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 26 43 13 4 11 0 2 71 15 40
2024 SI-05 29 37 16 0 15 0 3 68 16 25
2022 SI 47 30 17 2 2 2 0 78 4 40
2022 SI-05 53 29 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 25
2020 SI 43 26 17 7 7 0 0 69 15 55
2020 SI-05 47 25 17 3 8 0 0 72 11 35
2019 SI 28 32 26 7 6 2 0 60 13 55
2019 SI-05 25 38 22 9 3 3 0 65 13 30

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 24 31 24 3 12 6 0 59 16 40
2024 SI-05 28 26 27 4 11 4 0 56 16 25
2022 SI 25 24 11 4 18 18 0 60 27 40
2022 SI-05 23 25 11 7 22 13 0 55 32 25
2020 SI 28 28 17 11 13 4 0 58 25 55
2020 SI-05 28 31 19 11 11 0 0 58 22 35
2019 SI 11 31 17 15 15 9 2 48 33 55
2019 SI-05 13 31 22 9 9 13 3 52 22 30

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 16 27 19 23 14 0 0 43 37 40
2024 SI-05 20 23 16 30 11 0 0 43 41 25
2022 SI 31 27 16 2 16 8 0 63 20 40
2022 SI-05 38 17 18 4 17 5 0 58 22 25
2020 SI 22 39 15 6 17 2 0 62 23 55
2020 SI-05 19 42 17 8 14 0 0 61 22 35
2019 SI 20 33 22 13 11 0 0 54 24 55
2019 SI-05 28 34 22 9 6 0 0 63 16 30

Question 44a. 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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 50 23 7 8 10 0 2 51 49 40
2024 SI-05 47 26 8 7 12 0 0 47 53 25
2022 SI 59 11 11 8 2 5 4 40
2022 SI-05 68 14 11 4 3 0 0 25
2020 SI 69 20 6 4 0 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 72 17 8 0 0 0 3 35
2019 SI 67 13 9 7 0 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 72 13 9 3 0 0 3 30

Question 44b. 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 language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 53 13 5 11 5 2 11 60 40 40
2024 SI-05 51 15 4 15 8 3 4 54 46 25

Question 44c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 74 5 5 0 5 0 11 83 17 40
2024 SI-05 77 4 7 0 7 0 4 81 19 25
2022 SI 79 8 0 4 7 2 0 40
2022 SI-05 78 4 0 7 11 0 0 25
2020 SI 80 4 2 2 6 6 2 55
2020 SI-05 81 6 0 3 6 3 3 35
2019 SI 72 9 2 2 6 7 2 55
2019 SI-05 81 6 0 3 3 6 0 30

Question 44d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 73 3 5 0 0 0 19 90 10 40
2024 SI-05 73 4 8 0 0 0 15 86 14 25

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 60 16 5 0 0 0 19 74 26 40
2024 SI-05 55 19 7 0 0 0 19 67 33 25

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 12 26 25 16 16 0 5 40 33 40
2024 SI-05 12 31 23 16 14 0 4 44 31 25
2022 SI 26 21 9 18 16 7 4 52 38 40
2022 SI-05 28 21 10 18 18 5 0 51 38 25
2020 SI 9 24 11 15 31 4 6 37 51 55
2020 SI-05 8 25 11 14 31 3 8 38 50 35
2019 SI 6 22 22 20 20 4 6 31 45 55
2019 SI-05 9 16 16 22 22 6 9 30 52 30

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 18 36 25 9 8 3 2 56 18 40
2024 SI-05 16 35 26 7 12 4 0 53 20 25
2022 SI 31 33 15 6 5 10 0 71 12 40
2022 SI-05 31 38 7 7 7 9 0 76 16 25
2020 SI 11 52 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 55
2020 SI-05 8 56 11 14 11 0 0 64 25 35
2019 SI 11 41 22 15 6 6 0 55 22 55
2019 SI-05 13 44 16 16 6 6 0 60 23 30

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 33 38 9 9 8 3 0 73 18 40
2024 SI-05 35 38 7 4 11 4 0 77 16 25
2022 SI 49 25 16 2 7 2 0 75 9 40
2022 SI-05 52 19 14 3 11 0 0 72 14 25
2020 SI 35 41 7 9 7 0 0 76 17 55
2020 SI-05 36 42 6 8 8 0 0 78 17 35
2019 SI 22 41 22 6 4 6 0 67 10 55
2019 SI-05 25 44 22 3 0 6 0 73 3 30

Question 48. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 36 42 5 2 8 6 0 83 11 40
2024 SI-05 39 38 8 0 11 4 0 80 12 25
2022 SI 56 21 12 0 7 4 0 80 7 40
2022 SI-05 59 23 7 0 11 0 0 82 11 25
2020 SI 44 35 6 2 6 4 4 86 8 55
2020 SI-05 47 36 8 0 6 0 3 86 6 35
2019 SI 40 34 23 0 0 4 0 76 0 55
2019 SI-05 45 39 10 0 0 6 0 90 0 30

Question 49. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 51 21 7 2 3 11 5 85 6 40
2024 SI-05 51 23 3 3 4 8 8 88 8 25
2022 SI 43 29 4 5 4 15 0 84 11 40
2022 SI-05 40 31 3 4 7 14 0 84 13 25
2020 SI 41 39 6 0 6 7 2 88 6 55
2020 SI-05 50 36 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 35

Question 50. 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).

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 37 27 12 2 5 10 7 76 9 40
2024 SI-05 31 31 15 0 8 11 4 74 9 25
2022 SI 50 22 5 3 6 12 2 84 11 40
2022 SI-05 52 26 4 0 11 7 0 85 11 25
2020 SI 35 35 9 4 4 7 6 81 9 55
2020 SI-05 36 39 11 3 3 3 6 82 6 35

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 3 5 16 3 34 8 32 61 13 40
2024 SI-05 4 3 19 4 30 12 28 56 12 25
2022 SI 6 2 9 0 44 12 26 72 14 40
2022 SI-05 7 4 4 0 50 10 25 78 16 25

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 8 11 19 3 10 40 9 37 25 40
2024 SI-05 12 16 15 4 15 35 4 45 30 25
2022 SI 16 14 14 2 0 49 5 65 5 40
2022 SI-05 11 14 15 4 0 53 4 58 8 25

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 35 30 18 5 13 0 0 64 18 40
2024 SI-05 32 26 19 7 15 0 0 58 23 25
2022 SI 60 19 3 9 9 0 0 79 18 40
2022 SI-05 64 10 0 11 14 0 0 75 25 25
2020 SI 50 26 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 55
2020 SI-05 47 31 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 35
2019 SI 43 31 17 6 4 0 0 74 9 55
2019 SI-05 50 34 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 30

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 30 32 23 11 5 0 0 62 15 40
2024 SI-05 28 30 23 15 4 0 0 58 19 25
2022 SI 52 21 11 7 9 0 0 73 16 40
2022 SI-05 56 9 18 7 11 0 0 65 18 25
2020 SI 50 19 13 13 4 0 2 70 17 55
2020 SI-05 47 19 14 14 6 0 0 67 19 35
2019 SI 31 31 17 15 6 0 0 63 20 55
2019 SI-05 38 31 13 16 3 0 0 69 19 30

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 24 38 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 40
2024 SI-05 28 30 15 20 8 0 0 58 27 25
2022 SI 49 22 14 6 9 0 0 71 15 40
2022 SI-05 56 12 14 3 15 0 0 68 18 25
2020 SI 47 26 9 13 2 0 2 75 15 55
2020 SI-05 42 31 8 17 3 0 0 72 19 35
2019 SI 28 32 21 13 6 0 0 60 19 55
2019 SI-05 32 39 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 30
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 27 20 24 16 10 0 3 49 27 40
2024 SI-05 27 19 19 19 12 0 4 48 32 25
2022 SI 43 14 15 6 9 7 5 66 18 40
2022 SI-05 41 11 20 7 10 8 4 58 19 25
2020 SI 37 20 13 17 9 4 0 60 27 55
2020 SI-05 36 22 11 19 11 0 0 58 31 35
2019 SI 26 24 30 6 7 7 0 54 14 55
2019 SI-05 28 22 31 3 9 6 0 53 13 30

Question 57_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 19 53 28 40
2024 SI-05 12 54 34 25
2022 SI 25 51 24 40
2022 SI-05 26 60 14 25
2020 SI 15 56 30 55
2020 SI-05 22 53 25 35
2019 SI 15 54 31 55
2019 SI-05 22 50 28 30

Question 57_2. Of those who indicated that they intend to leave their current position in the next two years: Please indicate your reason for leaving

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SI 44 21 26 0 9 0 10
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment refers to any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment.

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 11 89 40
2022 SI 16 84 40
2022 SI-05 18 82 25
2020 SI 13 87 55
2020 SI-05 14 86 35
2019 SI 19 81 55

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 50 50 10

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 50 50 10

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SI 0 100 10

Question 63. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 23 14 8 5 7 28 15 64 22 40
2024 SI-05 20 11 11 4 7 28 19 59 20 25
2022 SI 16 10 9 5 9 42 8 53 28 40
2022 SI-05 22 7 7 7 11 36 9 54 34 25
2020 SI 28 13 15 7 13 17 7 54 27 55
2020 SI-05 39 17 11 3 14 11 6 67 20 35
2019 SI 9 20 20 6 6 32 7 48 18 55
2019 SI-05 9 22 19 3 3 38 6 56 11 30

Question 64. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 31 30 9 5 8 11 5 74 15 40
2024 SI-05 35 34 8 4 7 8 4 79 12 25
2022 SI 43 30 7 5 7 8 0 80 13 40
2022 SI-05 47 24 4 4 11 11 0 80 16 25
2020 SI 35 30 11 7 11 4 2 69 20 55
2020 SI-05 44 31 11 0 14 0 0 75 14 35
2019 SI 31 39 13 6 4 6 2 76 10 55
2019 SI-05 38 38 13 3 3 6 0 80 7 30
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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. 

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 SI 11 89 55
2019 SI 9 91 55

Question 70. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 23 17 8 2 5 30 15 72 13 40
2024 SI-05 20 18 11 0 7 28 15 68 13 25
2022 SI 18 9 12 2 5 43 12 60 14 40
2022 SI-05 26 11 11 3 7 33 9 63 18 25
2020 SI 24 19 15 2 11 22 7 61 18 55
2020 SI-05 33 25 14 0 8 14 6 72 10 35
2019 SI 13 21 23 0 8 28 8 53 12 55
2019 SI-05 13 25 16 0 6 34 6 63 11 30

Question 71. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 33 33 4 0 5 19 5 88 7 40
2024 SI-05 35 37 0 0 7 16 4 91 9 25
2022 SI 50 19 16 2 5 8 0 76 7 40
2022 SI-05 55 11 14 3 7 11 0 73 12 25
2020 SI 39 26 11 6 9 9 0 71 16 55
2020 SI-05 47 33 6 3 11 0 0 81 14 35
2019 SI 31 31 19 2 6 7 4 71 8 55
2019 SI-05 34 34 16 3 3 9 0 76 7 30
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 39 38 8 5 8 0 3 40 60 40
2024 SI-05 34 39 7 4 11 0 4 36 64 25
2022 SI 37 19 19 13 5 0 6 40
2022 SI-05 33 23 23 11 4 0 6 25
2020 SI 34 42 15 6 2 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 31 46 11 6 3 0 3 35
2019 SI 32 24 26 9 7 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 47 25 19 6 3 0 0 30

Question 73b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 25 42 24 5 4 0 0 25 75 40
2024 SI-05 14 51 28 4 3 0 0 14 86 25
2022 SI 19 35 37 9 0 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 19 37 37 8 0 0 0 25
2020 SI 26 42 21 8 4 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 26 37 29 6 3 0 0 35
2019 SI 22 31 33 9 4 0 0 55
2019 SI-05 25 38 28 6 3 0 0 30

Question 73c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 31 36 18 10 5 0 0 31 69 40
2024 SI-05 22 39 20 11 8 0 0 22 78 25
2022 SI 38 37 7 11 7 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 33 37 11 11 8 0 0 25
2020 SI 41 33 17 6 4 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 39 36 14 6 6 0 0 35
2019 SI 35 28 20 11 4 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 41 25 16 13 6 0 0 30

Question 73d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 25 41 15 7 9 3 0 26 74 40
2024 SI-05 22 50 11 7 4 4 0 24 76 25
2022 SI 30 38 19 7 4 2 0 40
2022 SI-05 32 31 18 7 7 4 0 25
2020 SI 43 32 6 9 4 4 2 55
2020 SI-05 51 23 6 11 6 3 0 35
2019 SI 26 30 20 15 7 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 28 28 16 19 9 0 0 30

Question 73e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 67 19 0 2 0 3 9 76 24 40
2024 SI-05 58 27 0 0 0 4 10 68 32 25
2022 SI 75 5 5 0 0 0 15 40
2022 SI-05 70 9 4 0 0 0 17 25
2020 SI 75 13 4 0 2 0 6 55
2020 SI-05 80 14 0 0 3 0 3 35
2019 SI 76 13 6 0 0 0 6 55
2019 SI-05 91 3 3 0 0 0 3 30

Question 73f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 37 33 15 8 7 0 0 37 63 40
2024 SI-05 30 38 16 8 8 0 0 30 70 25
2022 SI 41 32 16 7 4 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 41 35 18 0 7 0 0 25
2020 SI 40 28 19 8 4 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 46 23 14 9 6 0 3 35
2019 SI 41 26 24 7 0 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 56 25 13 6 0 0 0 30

Question 73g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 31 37 16 5 5 0 5 33 67 40
2024 SI-05 23 38 20 8 4 0 7 25 75 25
2022 SI 31 39 16 10 5 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 26 41 14 11 7 0 0 25
2020 SI 22 35 22 6 7 6 2 55
2020 SI-05 28 31 25 3 11 0 3 35
2019 SI 32 32 23 6 4 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 41 25 19 9 3 0 3 30

Question 73h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 25 42 27 6 0 0 0 25 75 40
2024 SI-05 15 53 23 8 0 0 0 15 85 25
2022 SI 39 38 12 4 7 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 38 37 7 7 11 0 0 25
2020 SI 37 41 9 6 6 2 0 55
2020 SI-05 39 39 8 6 8 0 0 35
2019 SI 36 34 17 11 0 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 47 31 13 9 0 0 0 30

Question 73i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 30 44 21 5 0 0 0 30 70 40
2024 SI-05 22 54 20 4 0 0 0 22 78 25
2022 SI 44 28 13 7 7 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 38 32 11 11 7 0 0 25
2020 SI 61 17 13 6 4 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 64 17 11 3 6 0 0 35
2019 SI 40 31 12 12 4 0 2 50
2019 SI-05 59 25 6 9 0 0 0 30

Question 73j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 49 25 13 11 3 0 0 49 51 40
2024 SI-05 46 23 12 16 4 0 0 46 54 25
2022 SI 55 22 12 4 7 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 50 17 15 7 11 0 0 25
2020 SI 44 22 13 7 11 2 0 55
2020 SI-05 44 22 17 6 11 0 0 35
2019 SI 38 23 23 8 6 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 50 9 28 9 0 0 3 30

Question 73k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 55 25 10 10 0 0 0 55 45 40
2024 SI-05 50 27 11 11 0 0 0 50 50 25
2022 SI 41 33 13 5 5 0 4 40
2022 SI-05 48 26 14 4 4 0 4 25
2020 SI 30 30 20 11 9 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 42 22 25 6 6 0 0 35

Question 73l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 26 47 10 7 9 0 0 26 74 40
2024 SI-05 15 58 12 8 7 0 0 15 85 25
2022 SI 31 31 18 12 7 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 37 37 15 4 8 0 0 25
2020 SI 32 32 25 2 9 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 43 20 29 0 9 0 0 35
2019 SI 41 21 23 8 2 2 4 55
2019 SI-05 41 25 28 0 3 3 0 30

Question 73m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 17 29 18 13 24 0 0 17 83 40
2024 SI-05 15 31 16 15 23 0 0 15 85 25
2022 SI 68 25 5 0 0 2 0 40
2022 SI-05 74 15 8 0 0 4 0 25
2020 SI 48 24 17 6 4 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 47 31 17 0 3 0 3 35
2019 SI 40 21 23 6 8 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 38 25 28 6 3 0 0 30

Question 73n. 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)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 24 44 18 5 10 0 0 24 76 40
2024 SI-05 12 51 19 7 11 0 0 12 88 25
2022 SI 45 35 7 8 5 0 0 40
2022 SI-05 48 33 7 8 4 0 0 25
2020 SI 21 30 30 9 9 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 20 31 31 9 9 0 0 35

Question 73o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 70 13 3 0 0 0 15 82 18 40
2024 SI-05 66 14 4 0 0 0 15 79 21 25

Question 73p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accommodation issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 67 14 4 0 0 0 15 78 22 40
2024 SI-05 70 14 0 0 0 0 15 83 17 25

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 72 18 0 0 5 0 5 76 24 40
2024 SI-05 72 20 0 0 4 0 4 75 25 25
2022 SI 79 6 0 7 5 0 3 40
2022 SI-05 73 7 0 11 4 0 5 25
2020 SI 76 9 4 0 9 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 75 6 6 0 14 0 0 35
2019 SI 70 15 4 4 6 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 75 16 3 3 3 0 0 30

Question 73r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with my co-worker(s)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 72 16 5 4 0 0 3 74 26 40
2024 SI-05 66 23 7 0 0 0 4 69 31 25
2022 SI 71 14 5 4 0 0 6 40
2022 SI-05 70 14 4 4 0 0 9 25
2020 SI 78 11 6 4 2 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 78 8 6 6 3 0 0 35
2019 SI 51 38 4 4 0 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 53 38 3 6 0 0 0 30

Question 73s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) with authority over me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 61 21 10 5 3 0 0 61 39 40
2024 SI-05 54 23 11 8 4 0 0 54 46 25
2022 SI 62 17 4 5 10 0 3 40
2022 SI-05 50 18 7 7 11 0 5 25
2020 SI 67 11 6 7 9 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 61 14 3 8 14 0 0 35
2019 SI 60 19 8 8 4 0 2 55
2019 SI-05 63 22 3 9 3 0 0 30

Question 73t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) working for me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 61 0 0 0 0 0 39 100 0 40
2024 SI-05 59 0 0 0 0 0 41 100 0 25
2022 SI 57 0 3 0 0 0 41 40
2022 SI-05 66 0 0 0 0 0 34 25
2020 SI 57 9 0 0 2 2 30 55
2020 SI-05 72 3 0 0 3 3 19 35
2019 SI 59 6 0 0 0 0 36 55
2019 SI-05 63 6 0 0 0 0 31 30

Question 73u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 74 13 5 5 0 0 2 76 24 40
2024 SI-05 70 19 4 8 0 0 0 70 30 25
2022 SI 65 15 11 6 0 0 2 40
2022 SI-05 76 16 0 7 0 0 0 25
2020 SI 59 26 11 2 0 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 61 19 14 3 0 0 3 35
2019 SI 47 40 8 0 2 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 50 41 6 0 3 0 0 30

Question 73v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 51 32 9 3 0 0 4 54 46 40
2024 SI-05 49 40 4 4 0 0 3 51 49 25
2022 SI 66 19 9 2 3 0 2 40
2022 SI-05 80 13 4 0 0 0 4 25
2020 SI 64 26 8 0 2 0 0 55
2020 SI-05 64 31 6 0 0 0 0 35
2019 SI 60 15 6 6 9 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 75 19 3 3 0 0 0 30

Question 73w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 47 34 5 7 2 0 5 50 50 40
2024 SI-05 49 36 4 4 0 0 7 53 47 25
2022 SI 45 39 11 2 0 0 3 40
2022 SI-05 53 31 11 0 0 0 5 25
2020 SI 48 30 9 9 2 0 2 55
2020 SI-05 56 25 11 6 0 0 3 35
2019 SI 45 30 9 9 2 0 4 55
2019 SI-05 50 28 13 9 0 0 0 30

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 10 45 38 0 7 0 0 55 7 40
2024 SI-05 8 45 39 0 7 0 0 54 7 25
2022 SI 7 55 26 7 4 0 0 62 12 40
2022 SI-05 7 55 26 7 4 0 0 62 11 25
2020 SI 13 43 31 9 4 0 0 56 13 55
2020 SI-05 17 39 33 6 6 0 0 56 11 35
2019 SI 9 41 39 7 4 0 0 50 11 55
2019 SI-05 16 50 25 3 6 0 0 66 9 30

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 4 4 56 27 6 0 2 34 9 40
2024 SI-05 3 3 66 19 8 0 0 28 7 25
2022 SI 5 10 41 34 8 3 0 43 15 40
2022 SI-05 7 4 37 40 7 5 0 49 12 25
2020 SI 13 7 39 30 11 0 0 41 20 55
2020 SI-05 11 3 36 36 14 0 0 50 14 35
2019 SI 9 9 52 24 6 0 0 30 19 55
2019 SI-05 6 9 41 34 9 0 0 44 16 30

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 20 36 24 10 7 4 0 57 18 40
2024 SI-05 28 30 24 15 4 0 0 58 19 25
2022 SI 39 46 7 3 2 3 0 87 5 40
2022 SI-05 40 44 7 0 4 5 0 88 4 25
2020 SI 39 37 11 9 2 2 0 77 11 55
2020 SI-05 42 39 14 3 3 0 0 81 6 35
2019 SI 25 57 13 2 0 2 2 84 2 55
2019 SI-05 22 59 16 0 0 3 0 84 0 30

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 14 29 35 13 9 40
2024 SI-05 20 30 27 19 4 25
2022 SI 14 32 27 19 8 40
2022 SI-05 15 44 23 14 4 25

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 57 17 18 2 3 3 0 76 5 40
2024 SI-05 55 15 23 0 4 4 0 72 4 25
2022 SI 59 23 6 2 9 0 0 82 11 40
2022 SI-05 54 21 11 3 11 0 0 75 14 25
2020 SI 38 26 11 4 13 6 2 69 18 55
2020 SI-05 37 26 17 3 14 0 3 65 18 35

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 56 18 8 3 15 0 0 75 18 40
2024 SI-05 51 19 11 4 15 0 0 70 19 25
2022 SI 50 25 7 2 16 0 0 75 18 40
2022 SI-05 40 34 7 4 15 0 0 74 19 25
2020 SI 39 20 15 7 19 0 0 59 26 55
2020 SI-05 36 25 19 3 17 0 0 61 19 35

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 59 23 5 3 10 0 0 82 13 40
2024 SI-05 58 26 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 25
2022 SI 57 26 2 4 10 0 0 84 14 40
2022 SI-05 51 26 4 7 11 0 0 77 19 25
2020 SI 42 30 8 8 13 0 0 72 21 55
2020 SI-05 40 40 6 6 9 0 0 80 14 35

Question 81. 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 individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 18 41 24 7 8 0 2 60 15 40
2024 SI-05 19 38 28 4 11 0 0 57 15 25
2022 SI 30 42 9 8 7 3 0 75 15 40
2022 SI-05 35 35 11 3 11 5 0 74 15 25
2020 SI 30 31 15 7 15 2 0 62 23 55
2020 SI-05 33 28 19 6 14 0 0 61 19 35
2019 SI 13 39 22 15 9 0 2 53 25 55
2019 SI-05 13 47 28 6 6 0 0 59 13 30
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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 telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 12 88 40
2024 SI-05 11 89 25
2022 SI 2 98 40
2022 SI-05 4 96 25
2020 SI 9 91 55
2020 SI-05 11 89 35
2019 SI 9 91 55
2019 SI-05 6 94 30

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 46 40 0 5 4 0 5 90 10 40
2024 SI-05 48 41 0 4 3 0 4 92 8 25
2022 SI 63 17 3 6 7 2 2 83 14 40
2022 SI-05 68 18 0 0 11 4 0 89 11 25
2020 SI 54 26 9 2 6 2 2 83 8 55
2020 SI-05 56 25 11 0 6 0 3 83 6 35
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 5 71 40
2024 SI-05 4 81 25
2022 SI 4 70 40
2022 SI-05 3 68 25
2020 SI 7 65 55
2020 SI-05 11 64 35

Question 93. 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?

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 SI 43 17 0 0 0 6 35 72 28 40
2024 SI-05 42 15 0 0 0 8 34 74 26 25
2022 SI 50 15 0 0 2 7 26 40
2022 SI-05 43 11 0 0 4 7 36 25
2020 SI 57 19 9 2 2 2 9 55
2020 SI-05 61 17 8 3 3 3 6 35
2019 SI 56 22 0 6 6 4 7 55
2019 SI-05 66 19 0 6 3 0 6 30
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