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 - TC

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 TC 35 43 13 4 0 5 0 82 4 35
2022 TC 58 35 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 25
2020 TC 34 52 2 7 5 0 0 87 11 60
2020 TC-07 20 50 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2020 TC-08 42 47 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 20

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 TC 60 25 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 35

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 TC 49 22 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 35

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 TC 51 39 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 35
2022 TC 58 34 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2020 TC 29 44 15 10 3 0 0 73 13 60
2020 TC-07 20 60 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2020 TC-08 35 45 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2019 TC 32 40 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25

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 TC 20 43 16 10 11 0 0 63 21 35
2022 TC 23 32 15 11 19 0 0 55 30 25
2020 TC 27 34 18 18 2 0 2 62 20 60
2020 TC-07 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10
2020 TC-08 45 15 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 20
2019 TC 4 48 12 36 0 0 0 52 36 25

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 TC 36 24 16 16 8 0 0 60 24 35
2022 TC 42 42 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 25
2020 TC 43 41 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 60
2020 TC-07 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 TC-08 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 TC 12 68 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 25

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 TC 30 25 23 6 16 0 0 55 22 35
2022 TC 43 27 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 25
2020 TC 39 39 8 8 2 0 3 81 10 60
2020 TC-07 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 35 40 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2019 TC 16 36 28 16 4 0 0 52 20 25

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 TC 43 32 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 35
2022 TC 53 32 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 25
2020 TC 52 34 11 0 3 0 0 85 3 60
2020 TC-07 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 TC-08 50 35 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2019 TC 24 56 8 4 8 0 0 80 12 25

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 TC 32 17 17 20 14 0 0 49 34 35
2022 TC 45 32 12 7 3 0 0 78 11 25
2020 TC 29 40 24 6 0 0 0 69 6 60
2020 TC-07 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 TC-08 25 35 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 20
2019 TC 24 44 16 0 16 0 0 68 16 25

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 TC 24 24 19 28 5 0 0 48 33 35
2022 TC 31 41 20 9 0 0 0 72 9 25
2020 TC 21 56 11 8 2 0 2 79 10 60
2020 TC-07 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 TC-08 30 35 15 15 0 0 5 68 16 20
2019 TC 25 46 8 21 0 0 0 71 21 25

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 TC 29 40 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 35
2022 TC 56 29 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 25
2020 TC 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 60
2020 TC-07 40 30 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2020 TC-08 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 TC 40 52 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25

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 TC 26 37 10 15 12 0 0 63 27 35
2022 TC 46 35 4 7 7 0 0 81 15 25
2020 TC 31 40 15 11 3 0 0 71 15 60
2020 TC-07 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 TC-08 30 35 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 20
2019 TC 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 25

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 TC 48 39 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 35
2022 TC 62 35 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 TC 59 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 60
2020 TC-07 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 TC 48 44 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 25

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 TC 28 31 19 2 18 2 0 60 20 35
2022 TC 47 34 12 4 4 0 0 81 7 25
2020 TC 24 48 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 60
2020 TC-07 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 TC-08 25 35 30 5 5 0 0 60 10 20
2019 TC 12 40 24 8 16 0 0 52 24 25

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 TC 34 24 19 11 12 0 0 58 22 35
2022 TC 50 31 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 25
2020 TC 35 45 10 3 6 0 0 81 10 60
2020 TC-07 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 TC-08 30 50 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2019 TC 12 40 28 4 16 0 0 52 20 25

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 TC 35 38 16 4 7 0 0 73 11 35
2022 TC 43 27 8 22 0 0 0 70 22 25
2020 TC 30 48 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 60
2020 TC-07 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2020 TC-08 35 45 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2019 TC 8 44 24 16 8 0 0 52 24 25

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 TC 45 27 16 5 5 2 0 74 10 35
2022 TC 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2020 TC 47 47 2 3 2 0 0 94 5 60
2020 TC-07 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 TC-08 35 55 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2019 TC 29 54 13 0 0 0 4 87 0 25

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 TC 31 36 20 8 4 0 0 68 13 35
2022 TC 48 27 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 25
2020 TC 39 38 11 10 2 0 0 77 11 60
2020 TC-07 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 TC-08 32 42 11 16 0 0 0 74 16 20
2019 TC 25 46 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 25

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 TC 7 31 34 24 3 0 0 27 38 35
2022 TC 7 20 27 31 7 0 8 42 29 25
2020 TC 8 28 44 15 5 0 0 20 36 60
2020 TC-08 5 30 45 10 10 0 0 20 35 20
2019 TC 16 36 32 12 4 0 0 16 52 25

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 TC 19 32 22 26 0 0 0 26 51 35
2022 TC 11 22 27 21 7 4 8 32 38 25
2020 TC 13 23 41 18 3 2 0 22 37 60
2020 TC-07 20 10 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10
2020 TC-08 11 26 47 11 5 0 0 16 37 20
2019 TC 28 36 28 8 0 0 0 8 64 25

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 TC 7 19 35 32 7 0 0 39 26 35
2022 TC 11 8 31 23 23 0 4 48 20 25
2020 TC 6 11 52 26 5 0 0 31 18 60
2020 TC-07 20 10 60 10 0 0 0 10 30 10
2020 TC-08 10 20 55 15 0 0 0 15 30 20
2019 TC 12 16 40 32 0 0 0 32 28 25

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 TC 16 18 32 16 12 0 5 30 36 35
2022 TC 11 26 12 24 24 0 4 49 38 25
2020 TC 8 19 42 24 5 0 2 30 28 60
2020 TC-07 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10
2020 TC-08 5 30 35 25 5 0 0 30 35 20
2019 TC 20 36 28 16 0 0 0 16 56 25

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 TC 7 6 23 48 17 0 0 65 13 35
2022 TC 4 7 15 28 32 4 11 70 13 25
2020 TC 3 2 29 25 37 2 2 65 5 60
2020 TC-07 10 0 40 20 20 0 10 44 11 10
2020 TC-08 5 0 30 15 45 5 0 63 5 20
2019 TC 8 20 16 24 20 8 4 50 32 25

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 TC 16 32 35 11 4 2 0 15 49 35
2022 TC 7 30 14 32 9 0 8 44 41 25
2020 TC 13 19 40 18 6 3 0 25 33 60
2020 TC-07 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2020 TC-08 15 20 45 15 5 0 0 20 35 20
2019 TC 25 33 25 8 4 4 0 13 61 25

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 TC 0 13 28 33 24 2 0 58 13 35
2022 TC 0 11 41 24 16 4 4 43 12 25
2020 TC 3 8 37 39 11 0 2 51 11 60
2020 TC-07 0 10 50 30 10 0 0 40 10 10
2020 TC-08 0 10 30 45 15 0 0 60 10 20
2019 TC 8 24 24 24 16 4 0 42 33 25
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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 TC 38 13 27 8 14 0 0 51 22 35
2022 TC 32 38 12 14 3 0 0 70 18 25
2020 TC 21 42 23 8 2 3 2 66 10 60
2020 TC-07 0 50 10 40 0 0 0 50 40 10
2020 TC-08 25 30 25 5 5 10 0 61 11 20
2019 TC 28 24 20 12 12 4 0 54 25 25

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 TC 48 29 8 10 5 0 0 77 14 35
2022 TC 44 38 15 0 4 0 0 82 4 25
2020 TC 44 39 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 60
2020 TC-07 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 TC-08 50 30 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2019 TC 40 20 20 8 8 4 0 63 17 25

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 TC 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2022 TC 58 27 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 25
2020 TC 46 46 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 60
2020 TC-08 45 45 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2019 TC 36 32 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 25

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 TC 46 25 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 35
2022 TC 58 19 12 11 0 0 0 77 11 25
2020 TC 28 57 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 60
2020 TC-07 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 TC-08 20 65 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 TC 24 32 36 0 8 0 0 56 8 25

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 TC 33 40 10 9 4 2 2 75 14 35
2022 TC 39 39 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 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 TC 34 32 18 8 4 2 2 69 13 35
2022 TC 42 29 10 11 4 4 0 74 15 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 TC 51 19 20 4 5 0 2 71 9 35
2022 TC 47 24 15 11 0 0 4 74 11 25
2020 TC 52 31 15 2 0 0 2 84 2 60
2020 TC-07 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 65 20 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2019 TC 20 44 16 4 8 0 8 70 13 25

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 TC 44 18 17 11 10 0 0 62 21 35
2022 TC 46 35 8 4 7 0 0 81 11 25
2020 TC 45 26 19 5 2 3 0 73 7 60
2020 TC-07 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 45 10 25 15 0 5 0 58 16 20
2019 TC 28 48 8 4 12 0 0 76 16 25

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 TC 44 12 22 4 19 0 0 56 22 35
2022 TC 46 32 10 7 0 0 4 82 8 25
2020 TC 39 42 8 3 6 2 0 82 10 60
2020 TC-07 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 TC-08 40 25 15 0 15 5 0 68 16 20

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 TC 41 31 4 20 5 0 0 71 25 35
2022 TC 62 28 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 25
2020 TC 44 34 15 3 3 2 0 79 7 60
2020 TC-07 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 TC-08 45 20 20 5 5 5 0 68 11 20
2019 TC 24 44 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 25

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 TC 37 30 19 4 9 0 0 67 14 35
2022 TC 62 19 11 4 0 0 4 85 4 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 TC 50 17 8 11 14 0 0 66 25 35
2022 TC 62 23 7 4 3 0 0 85 7 25
2020 TC 56 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 60
2020 TC-07 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 TC-08 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2019 TC 32 32 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 25

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 TC 77 21 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35
2022 TC 81 15 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2019 TC 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
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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 TC 20 13 35 7 16 8 0 37 25 35
2022 TC 20 35 22 11 4 4 4 60 17 25
2020 TC 16 42 24 11 3 3 0 60 15 60
2020 TC-07 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2020 TC-08 15 30 30 15 0 10 0 50 17 20
2019 TC 8 24 20 24 20 4 0 33 46 25

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 TC 19 9 27 34 11 0 0 28 45 35
2022 TC 33 18 22 15 8 4 0 53 24 25
2020 TC 10 31 32 15 10 3 0 42 25 60
2020 TC-07 10 10 50 10 20 0 0 20 30 10
2020 TC-08 15 15 25 25 10 10 0 33 39 20
2019 TC 12 8 20 32 28 0 0 20 60 25

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 TC 18 5 31 19 23 4 0 24 44 35
2022 TC 24 27 15 15 12 7 0 55 29 25
2020 TC 10 29 29 21 8 3 0 40 30 60
2020 TC-07 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2020 TC-08 10 25 15 30 15 5 0 37 47 20
2019 TC 4 16 16 28 36 0 0 20 64 25

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 TC 7 15 34 20 24 0 0 22 45 35
2022 TC 32 20 19 15 12 4 0 54 27 25
2020 TC 11 29 31 18 10 2 0 41 28 60
2020 TC-07 0 30 40 0 30 0 0 30 30 10
2020 TC-08 10 15 30 35 10 0 0 25 45 20
2019 TC 8 8 16 40 28 0 0 16 68 25

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 TC 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 35
2022 TC 76 13 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2020 TC 76 13 5 2 3 0 2 90 5 60
2020 TC-07 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 TC-08 70 10 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2019 TC 60 20 8 8 0 0 4 83 8 25
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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 TC 4 43 18 30 4 0 0 48 34 35
2022 TC 35 30 19 16 0 0 0 65 16 25
2020 TC 15 50 27 5 2 2 0 66 7 60
2020 TC-07 0 50 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2020 TC-08 10 45 40 5 0 0 0 55 5 20
2019 TC 8 24 40 12 16 0 0 32 28 25

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 TC 7 22 28 28 15 0 0 29 43 35
2022 TC 13 31 26 22 8 0 0 44 30 25
2020 TC 10 32 24 18 13 3 0 43 32 60
2020 TC-07 0 10 50 0 40 0 0 10 40 10
2020 TC-08 15 25 20 35 5 0 0 40 40 20
2019 TC 4 12 12 44 28 0 0 16 72 25

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 TC 15 36 26 18 5 0 0 51 23 35
2022 TC 30 40 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 25
2020 TC 16 48 16 10 8 0 2 66 18 60
2020 TC-07 0 70 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 TC-08 20 40 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 20
2019 TC 8 44 20 12 16 0 0 52 28 25

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 TC 22 37 25 5 7 4 0 61 13 35
2022 TC 30 48 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 25
2020 TC 21 53 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 60
2020 TC-07 0 80 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2020 TC-08 30 45 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 TC 8 52 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25

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 TC 21 16 16 20 18 9 0 41 42 35
2022 TC 20 37 5 34 3 0 0 57 38 25
2020 TC 11 32 32 5 11 8 0 47 18 60
2020 TC-07 0 30 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 10
2020 TC-08 15 5 50 5 10 15 0 24 18 20
2019 TC 8 24 36 12 16 4 0 33 29 25

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 TC 15 19 28 20 16 2 0 34 37 35
2022 TC 13 39 15 19 11 3 0 54 31 25
2020 TC 11 31 27 13 13 5 0 44 27 60
2020 TC-07 0 30 10 20 40 0 0 30 60 10
2020 TC-08 15 25 30 5 15 10 0 44 22 20
2019 TC 0 12 36 32 20 0 0 12 52 25

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 TC 52 16 14 2 5 0 12 59 41 35
2022 TC 54 27 11 0 0 4 4 25
2020 TC 60 19 10 5 3 0 3 60
2020 TC-07 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 55 25 5 0 5 0 10 20
2019 TC 44 20 20 4 4 0 8 25

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 TC 59 2 14 2 0 9 14 77 23 35

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 TC 63 5 10 5 4 6 7 72 28 35
2022 TC 65 3 11 8 0 4 8 25
2020 TC 68 19 2 0 2 2 8 60
2020 TC-07 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 10
2020 TC-08 50 30 5 0 5 0 10 20
2019 TC 68 12 4 8 0 0 8 25

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 TC 78 5 4 0 0 2 11 89 11 35

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 TC 73 5 4 5 0 2 11 84 16 35

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 TC 9 35 17 13 11 8 6 51 28 35
2022 TC 16 41 11 20 8 4 0 60 29 25
2020 TC 8 26 21 21 16 2 6 37 40 60
2020 TC-07 0 30 20 10 30 0 10 33 44 10
2020 TC-08 10 10 30 20 20 0 10 22 44 20
2019 TC 0 12 24 28 24 8 4 14 59 25

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 TC 22 23 27 8 12 6 2 49 21 35
2022 TC 28 50 12 11 0 0 0 77 11 25
2020 TC 18 48 16 6 3 6 2 72 11 60
2020 TC-07 10 40 10 30 0 10 0 56 33 10
2020 TC-08 15 40 30 0 5 5 5 61 6 20
2019 TC 16 24 24 20 12 4 0 42 33 25

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 TC 26 27 33 8 5 2 0 54 13 35
2022 TC 35 39 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 25
2020 TC 26 50 15 5 3 2 0 77 8 60
2020 TC-07 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2020 TC-08 30 55 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2019 TC 21 46 13 8 13 0 0 67 21 25

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 TC 17 34 23 9 11 7 0 54 21 35
2022 TC 32 42 8 14 3 0 0 75 18 25
2020 TC 24 47 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 60
2020 TC-07 0 50 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2020 TC-08 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2019 TC 32 44 16 4 0 4 0 79 4 25

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 TC 16 40 20 6 7 11 0 63 15 35
2022 TC 34 24 30 11 0 0 0 59 11 25
2020 TC 26 50 13 5 5 0 2 77 10 60
2020 TC-07 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 25 45 15 10 0 0 5 74 11 20

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 TC 25 41 22 5 0 5 2 71 5 35
2022 TC 39 46 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 25
2020 TC 32 40 15 6 2 5 0 76 8 60
2020 TC-07 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2020 TC-08 35 40 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20

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 TC 4 9 11 7 32 5 30 61 21 35
2022 TC 0 7 0 22 31 4 36 89 11 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 TC 5 11 42 9 0 27 7 23 14 35
2022 TC 15 39 26 11 3 5 0 57 15 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 TC 46 34 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 35
2022 TC 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 TC 27 63 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 60
2020 TC-07 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 30 55 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2019 TC 28 48 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 25

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 TC 35 20 12 20 9 5 0 57 30 35
2022 TC 36 37 12 15 0 0 0 73 15 25
2020 TC 19 50 19 10 2 0 0 69 11 60
2020 TC-07 10 50 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2020 TC-08 25 45 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2019 TC 17 33 25 21 4 0 0 50 25 25

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 TC 30 23 23 16 9 0 0 52 24 35
2022 TC 36 34 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 25
2020 TC 18 45 19 15 3 0 0 63 18 60
2020 TC-07 10 40 10 40 0 0 0 50 40 10
2020 TC-08 20 45 20 5 10 0 0 65 15 20
2019 TC 12 28 28 24 8 0 0 40 32 25
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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 TC 48 26 0 13 5 8 0 80 20 35
2022 TC 47 19 23 3 0 4 4 71 4 25
2020 TC 44 27 16 3 5 5 0 75 8 60
2020 TC-07 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2020 TC-08 55 15 15 5 5 5 0 74 11 20
2019 TC 16 32 28 20 0 4 0 50 21 25

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 TC 7 74 19 35
2022 TC 12 65 22 25
2020 TC 15 61 24 60
2020 TC-07 0 60 40 10
2020 TC-08 15 60 25 20
2019 TC 16 44 40 25
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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 TC 18 82 35
2020 TC 8 92 60

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 TC 12 7 26 6 0 42 7 38 12 35
2020 TC 8 26 26 5 8 23 5 47 18 60
2020 TC-07 0 30 20 20 20 10 0 33 44 10
2020 TC-08 5 20 25 5 10 25 10 38 23 20
2019 TC 12 4 28 12 16 20 8 22 39 25

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 TC 24 22 27 15 0 12 0 52 18 35
2022 TC 19 59 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 25
2020 TC 11 40 26 13 2 6 2 56 16 60
2020 TC-07 0 40 30 30 0 0 0 40 30 10
2020 TC-08 10 45 30 5 5 0 5 58 11 20
2019 TC 20 32 16 12 12 8 0 57 26 25
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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
2022 TC 0 100 25

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 TC 15 8 30 8 2 34 2 36 16 35
2020 TC 7 26 26 7 3 25 7 48 14 60
2020 TC-07 0 20 40 10 10 20 0 25 25 10
2020 TC-08 10 25 25 5 0 20 15 54 8 20
2019 TC 12 12 40 0 8 16 12 33 11 25

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 TC 23 28 15 13 0 21 0 65 16 35
2022 TC 31 43 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 25
2020 TC 19 39 29 5 3 5 0 61 8 60
2020 TC-07 0 40 50 10 0 0 0 40 10 10
2020 TC-08 25 40 30 5 0 0 0 65 5 20
2019 TC 20 32 24 8 4 8 4 59 14 25
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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 TC 50 30 9 4 7 0 0 50 50 35
2022 TC 58 15 12 8 4 0 4 25
2020 TC 47 32 15 2 2 0 3 60
2020 TC-07 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 35 35 25 0 0 0 5 20
2019 TC 52 24 12 4 8 0 0 25

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 TC 29 16 27 13 14 0 0 29 71 35
2022 TC 20 21 29 4 23 0 4 25
2020 TC 10 37 31 8 15 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 0 40 30 10 20 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 5 20 50 5 20 0 0 20
2019 TC 4 24 36 28 8 0 0 25

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 TC 27 23 31 5 10 0 4 29 71 35
2022 TC 23 39 15 4 15 0 4 25
2020 TC 18 35 29 6 11 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 0 50 40 0 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 10 30 25 15 20 0 0 20
2019 TC 4 36 36 12 12 0 0 25

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 TC 28 10 25 19 15 0 2 29 71 35
2022 TC 32 25 16 4 23 0 0 25
2020 TC 11 35 24 11 15 2 2 60
2020 TC-07 10 50 0 0 40 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 10 25 40 10 10 0 5 20
2019 TC 8 24 20 32 12 0 4 25

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 TC 49 26 14 10 0 0 0 49 51 35
2022 TC 39 35 3 12 7 0 4 25
2020 TC 42 31 13 6 3 0 5 60
2020 TC-07 30 30 10 20 0 0 10 10
2020 TC-08 20 50 15 5 5 0 5 20
2019 TC 44 36 12 8 0 0 0 25

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 TC 31 20 20 16 13 0 0 31 69 35
2022 TC 38 30 20 5 4 0 4 25
2020 TC 37 29 18 11 5 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 35 30 20 5 10 0 0 20
2019 TC 24 28 32 8 8 0 0 25

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 TC 15 27 26 16 14 0 2 16 84 35
2022 TC 23 36 19 12 7 3 0 25
2020 TC 31 26 32 6 3 2 0 60
2020 TC-07 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 30 30 25 5 5 5 0 20
2019 TC 12 36 28 8 16 0 0 25

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 TC 9 30 33 16 10 0 2 9 91 35
2022 TC 27 27 15 13 15 3 0 25
2020 TC 23 31 27 15 3 2 0 60
2020 TC-07 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 25 30 25 15 0 5 0 20
2019 TC 8 20 32 32 8 0 0 25

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 TC 24 33 19 16 5 3 0 24 76 35
2022 TC 39 33 16 8 4 0 0 25
2020 TC 32 35 21 10 2 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 35 25 25 15 0 0 0 20
2019 TC 12 32 24 24 4 0 4 25

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 TC 38 20 10 9 21 0 2 39 61 35
2022 TC 54 31 4 8 3 0 0 25
2020 TC 42 34 15 10 0 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 35 40 15 10 0 0 0 20
2019 TC 28 32 24 8 8 0 0 25

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 TC 41 29 11 7 13 0 0 41 59 35
2022 TC 54 27 11 7 0 0 0 25
2020 TC 26 35 24 11 3 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 10 20 40 30 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 30 20 30 15 5 0 0 20

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 TC 20 46 17 15 2 0 0 20 80 35
2022 TC 30 31 19 12 8 0 0 25
2020 TC 26 31 27 11 5 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 20 30 30 10 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 25 20 35 10 10 0 0 20
2019 TC 8 36 28 16 12 0 0 25

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 TC 48 18 14 9 5 0 6 51 49 35
2022 TC 70 19 7 0 0 0 4 25
2020 TC 50 27 13 5 3 0 2 60
2020 TC-07 40 10 30 10 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 40 40 5 5 5 0 5 20
2019 TC 36 40 12 8 0 0 4 25

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 TC 41 49 5 5 0 0 0 41 59 35
2022 TC 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 25
2020 TC 39 37 16 6 2 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 40 35 20 5 0 0 0 20

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 TC 84 11 0 0 0 0 5 88 12 35

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 TC 85 9 0 0 0 0 5 90 10 35

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 TC 68 20 7 2 0 0 3 71 29 35
2022 TC 78 7 3 7 0 0 4 25
2020 TC 74 11 5 0 3 2 5 60
2020 TC-07 60 10 20 0 0 0 10 10
2020 TC-08 75 10 0 0 5 0 10 20
2019 TC 68 16 4 4 8 0 0 25

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 TC 58 20 18 4 0 0 0 58 42 35
2022 TC 44 30 15 8 3 0 0 25
2020 TC 59 30 10 0 2 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 30 20 50 0 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 53 42 0 0 5 0 0 20
2019 TC 36 24 32 0 8 0 0 25

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 TC 52 19 18 9 2 0 0 52 48 35
2022 TC 71 11 8 0 3 3 4 25
2020 TC 66 23 10 2 0 0 0 60
2020 TC-07 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 10
2020 TC-08 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 20
2019 TC 40 28 12 8 12 0 0 25

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 TC 54 0 2 0 0 0 44 97 3 35
2022 TC 54 12 0 4 0 0 30 25
2020 TC 50 10 3 2 0 0 35 60
2020 TC-07 30 0 10 0 0 0 60 10
2020 TC-08 50 10 0 0 0 0 40 20
2019 TC 56 24 4 0 0 0 16 25

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 TC 69 13 0 0 0 0 17 84 16 35
2022 TC 66 15 0 0 0 0 19 25
2020 TC 60 24 5 0 0 0 11 60
2020 TC-07 40 20 10 0 0 0 30 10
2020 TC-08 60 20 0 0 0 0 20 20
2019 TC 76 16 4 0 0 0 4 25

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 TC 38 18 17 16 7 0 4 39 61 35
2022 TC 68 19 4 5 0 0 4 25
2020 TC 58 22 10 5 2 2 2 60
2020 TC-07 60 10 0 10 0 10 10 10
2020 TC-08 45 25 20 5 5 0 0 20
2019 TC 60 24 4 4 8 0 0 25

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 TC 77 14 3 5 0 0 0 77 23 35
2022 TC 63 18 11 0 4 0 4 25
2020 TC 45 35 15 3 0 0 2 60
2020 TC-07 20 30 30 10 0 0 10 10
2020 TC-08 60 25 15 0 0 0 0 20
2019 TC 72 12 16 0 0 0 0 25

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 TC 8 19 49 22 2 0 0 27 25 35
2022 TC 0 22 62 12 4 0 0 22 16 25
2020 TC 10 29 45 15 2 0 0 39 16 60
2020 TC-07 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2020 TC-08 10 20 50 15 5 0 0 30 20 20
2019 TC 0 40 28 16 16 0 0 40 32 25

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 TC 7 19 41 18 16 0 0 34 26 35
2022 TC 4 20 50 26 0 0 0 26 24 25
2020 TC 3 19 45 27 5 0 0 32 23 60
2020 TC-07 0 10 40 40 10 0 0 50 10 10
2020 TC-08 0 15 55 30 0 0 0 30 15 20
2019 TC 4 20 44 28 4 0 0 32 24 25

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 TC 13 23 27 20 11 6 0 38 32 35
2022 TC 15 39 32 10 4 0 0 54 14 25
2020 TC 19 47 24 3 3 3 0 68 7 60
2020 TC-07 10 40 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2020 TC-08 25 45 20 5 0 5 0 74 5 20
2019 TC 0 40 32 8 16 4 0 42 25 25

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 TC 2 30 43 26 0 35
2022 TC 8 31 49 11 0 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 TC 47 17 29 3 4 0 0 63 8 35
2022 TC 50 32 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 25
2020 TC 46 34 15 2 2 2 0 82 3 60
2020 TC-08 50 25 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20

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 TC 40 34 10 8 4 5 0 77 13 35
2022 TC 44 38 4 7 4 3 0 84 11 25
2020 TC 35 39 11 8 5 2 0 75 13 60
2020 TC-07 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 TC-08 35 25 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 20

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 TC 52 21 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 35
2022 TC 59 30 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 25
2020 TC 56 29 6 6 0 2 0 87 7 60
2020 TC-07 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 TC-08 55 25 5 10 0 5 0 84 11 20

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 TC 27 23 19 20 10 0 0 51 30 35
2022 TC 15 47 16 18 4 0 0 62 22 25
2020 TC 18 52 18 6 6 0 0 69 13 60
2020 TC-07 0 60 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2020 TC-08 20 50 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2019 TC 8 24 28 20 16 4 0 33 38 25
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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 TC 6 94 35
2022 TC 0 100 25
2020 TC 13 87 60
2020 TC-07 10 90 10
2020 TC-08 20 80 20
2019 TC 16 84 25

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 TC 30 38 27 5 0 0 0 68 5 35
2022 TC 46 50 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2020 TC 47 35 6 3 2 3 3 88 5 60
2020 TC-07 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 TC-08 45 35 0 5 0 5 10 94 6 20
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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 TC 2 68 35
2022 TC 4 69 25
2020 TC 16 60 60
2020 TC-07 20 50 10
2020 TC-08 10 70 20

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 TC 70 30 10

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 TC 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 TC 20 0 20 30 0 0 30 29 43 10

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 TC 55 4 2 0 0 9 31 91 9 35
2022 TC 70 0 4 0 0 4 23 25
2020 TC 55 10 3 0 0 3 29 60
2020 TC-07 40 10 10 0 0 10 30 10
2020 TC-08 45 10 0 0 0 5 40 20
2019 TC 60 20 4 0 0 0 16 25
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