2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 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 - LS

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 LS 20 48 13 9 9 0 0 68 19 10
2022 LS 55 29 7 0 9 0 0 84 9 15
2020 LS 36 36 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 15
2020 LS-03 18 45 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 10

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 LS 81 0 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10

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 LS 62 19 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10

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 LS 11 28 0 42 19 0 0 39 61 10
2022 LS 49 8 0 21 23 0 0 56 44 15
2020 LS 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2020 LS-03 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2019 LS 26 42 5 5 21 0 0 68 26 20
2019 LS-03 33 33 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 10

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 LS 43 10 9 29 9 0 0 53 38 10
2022 LS 32 46 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 15
2020 LS 23 54 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 15
2019 LS 5 47 16 11 21 0 0 53 32 20
2019 LS-03 0 58 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 10

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 LS 33 38 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 10
2022 LS 48 16 7 7 23 0 0 64 29 15
2020 LS 43 43 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 15
2020 LS-03 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2019 LS 28 50 6 0 17 0 0 78 17 20
2019 LS-03 27 45 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 10

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 LS 11 19 32 9 29 0 0 30 38 10
2022 LS 56 0 15 29 0 0 0 56 29 15
2020 LS 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2019 LS 11 63 11 0 16 0 0 74 16 20
2019 LS-03 17 50 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 10

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 LS 30 52 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2022 LS 21 70 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 15
2020 LS 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2020 LS-03 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 LS 11 53 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 20
2019 LS-03 17 58 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 10

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 LS 11 42 19 19 9 0 0 53 28 10
2022 LS 47 16 15 14 9 0 0 63 23 15
2020 LS 36 21 14 21 7 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 27 27 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 10
2019 LS 11 32 11 32 16 0 0 42 47 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 10

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 LS 33 20 0 28 19 0 0 53 47 10
2022 LS 17 44 24 7 9 0 0 61 15 15
2020 LS 21 57 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 15
2020 LS-03 18 64 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2019 LS 11 26 32 21 11 0 0 37 32 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 10

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 LS 42 39 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2022 LS 30 45 16 0 9 0 0 75 9 15
2020 LS 36 50 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 LS-03 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2019 LS 16 53 5 5 21 0 0 68 26 20
2019 LS-03 8 58 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 10

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 LS 33 29 19 0 19 0 0 62 19 10
2022 LS 15 55 8 7 15 0 0 70 23 15
2020 LS 36 21 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 36 18 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 10
2019 LS 11 32 11 21 26 0 0 42 47 20
2019 LS-03 17 25 8 25 25 0 0 42 50 10

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 LS 39 39 13 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2022 LS 29 55 8 0 9 0 0 84 9 15
2020 LS 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2020 LS-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 LS 32 37 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 20
2019 LS-03 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 10

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 LS 23 39 0 19 19 0 0 62 38 10
2022 LS 16 62 7 0 16 0 0 77 16 15
2020 LS 21 36 21 21 0 0 0 57 21 15
2020 LS-03 9 45 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 10
2019 LS 5 37 11 16 32 0 0 42 47 20
2019 LS-03 8 33 17 8 33 0 0 42 42 10

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
2022 LS 15 54 22 0 9 0 0 69 9 15
2020 LS 21 36 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 18 36 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 10
2019 LS 11 26 21 16 26 0 0 37 42 20
2019 LS-03 17 17 25 25 17 0 0 33 42 10

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 LS 33 19 19 10 19 0 0 52 29 10
2022 LS 31 39 15 7 9 0 0 70 15 15
2020 LS 36 21 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 27 27 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 10
2019 LS 11 50 0 17 22 0 0 61 39 20
2019 LS-03 18 45 0 27 9 0 0 64 36 10

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
2022 LS 15 60 17 0 9 0 0 75 9 15
2020 LS 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 LS 21 37 26 5 11 0 0 58 16 20
2019 LS-03 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 10

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 LS 52 10 9 9 19 0 0 62 29 10
2022 LS 39 30 15 7 9 0 0 70 16 15
2020 LS 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2020 LS-03 55 9 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2019 LS 21 42 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 20
2019 LS-03 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 10

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 LS 19 19 33 20 10 0 0 30 38 10
2022 LS 7 15 61 9 8 0 0 17 22 15
2020 LS 8 8 62 8 8 8 0 17 17 15
2020 LS-03 10 0 60 10 10 10 0 22 11 10
2019 LS 16 37 21 26 0 0 0 26 53 20
2019 LS-03 25 33 25 17 0 0 0 17 58 10

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 LS 23 38 30 0 0 0 10 0 67 10
2022 LS 23 40 23 7 8 0 0 15 62 15
2020 LS 29 43 14 7 7 0 0 14 71 15
2020 LS-03 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 18 73 10
2019 LS 47 26 26 0 0 0 0 0 74 20
2019 LS-03 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 10

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 LS 0 29 9 51 11 0 0 62 29 10
2022 LS 0 22 30 33 15 0 0 48 22 15
2020 LS 7 7 29 43 14 0 0 57 14 15
2020 LS-03 9 0 36 36 18 0 0 55 9 10
2019 LS 5 16 47 26 5 0 0 32 21 20
2019 LS-03 8 8 50 25 8 0 0 33 17 10

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 LS 29 19 23 30 0 0 0 30 47 10
2022 LS 14 16 30 25 15 0 0 40 30 15
2020 LS 14 21 43 14 7 0 0 21 36 15
2020 LS-03 18 9 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 10
2019 LS 32 26 37 5 0 0 0 5 58 20
2019 LS-03 25 25 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 10

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 LS 9 9 39 33 9 0 0 42 19 10
2022 LS 14 31 7 17 22 0 9 42 50 15
2020 LS 29 14 36 14 7 0 0 21 43 15
2020 LS-03 27 18 27 18 9 0 0 27 45 10
2019 LS 42 21 11 21 0 5 0 22 67 20
2019 LS-03 50 8 8 33 0 0 0 33 58 10

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 LS 9 52 28 0 11 0 0 11 61 10
2022 LS 21 41 15 15 8 0 0 23 62 15
2020 LS 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 14 64 15
2020 LS-03 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 18 64 10
2019 LS 42 26 26 5 0 0 0 5 68 20
2019 LS-03 33 25 33 8 0 0 0 8 58 10

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 LS 0 10 29 41 20 0 0 61 10 10
2022 LS 7 7 16 38 31 0 0 70 14 15
2020 LS 7 14 36 36 7 0 0 43 21 15
2020 LS-03 9 18 27 36 9 0 0 45 27 10
2019 LS 26 21 37 16 0 0 0 16 47 20
2019 LS-03 25 17 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 10
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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 LS 23 20 19 10 19 9 0 47 31 10
2022 LS 24 24 21 15 9 8 0 52 26 15
2020 LS 21 14 29 7 21 7 0 38 31 15
2020 LS-03 18 18 27 9 18 9 0 40 30 10
2019 LS 21 16 26 11 21 5 0 39 33 20
2019 LS-03 17 17 33 8 25 0 0 33 33 10

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 LS 42 20 10 28 0 0 0 62 28 10
2022 LS 54 16 0 22 9 0 0 70 30 15
2020 LS 29 29 0 21 21 0 0 57 43 15
2020 LS-03 27 27 0 27 18 0 0 55 45 10
2019 LS 26 26 5 16 26 0 0 53 42 20
2019 LS-03 25 25 8 17 25 0 0 50 42 10

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 LS 42 9 29 19 0 0 0 52 19 10
2022 LS 69 7 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 LS 29 36 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 15
2020 LS-03 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2019 LS 32 26 32 0 11 0 0 58 11 20
2019 LS-03 33 17 42 0 8 0 0 50 8 10

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 LS 33 19 29 10 0 9 0 58 11 10
2022 LS 46 30 8 7 9 0 0 76 16 15
2020 LS 21 50 0 21 7 0 0 71 29 15
2020 LS-03 18 55 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 10
2019 LS 16 47 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 20
2019 LS-03 8 58 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 10

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 LS 33 10 19 9 0 10 19 60 13 10
2022 LS 32 16 22 7 9 8 7 56 18 15

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 LS 23 29 10 9 0 10 19 73 13 10
2022 LS 31 17 22 15 9 7 0 51 25 15
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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 LS 62 9 9 0 10 0 9 79 11 10
2022 LS 48 16 21 0 0 7 9 75 0 15
2020 LS 36 21 21 21 0 0 0 57 21 15
2020 LS-03 36 18 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 10
2019 LS 39 39 0 11 11 0 0 78 22 20
2019 LS-03 36 45 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10

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 LS 43 38 0 0 10 0 9 89 11 10
2022 LS 48 15 15 7 9 0 7 67 17 15
2020 LS 50 14 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 15
2020 LS-03 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2019 LS 47 11 16 21 5 0 0 58 26 20
2019 LS-03 42 17 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10

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 LS 52 29 0 10 0 0 9 89 11 10
2022 LS 40 23 7 7 9 7 8 73 18 15
2020 LS 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

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 LS 52 10 19 10 0 0 9 69 11 10
2022 LS 47 15 15 7 16 0 0 63 23 15
2020 LS 43 14 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 45 9 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 10
2019 LS 32 32 5 26 5 0 0 63 32 20
2019 LS-03 25 33 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 10

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 LS 52 19 0 9 0 10 9 88 12 10
2022 LS 39 30 22 0 9 0 0 69 9 15

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 LS 52 19 9 0 19 0 0 72 19 10
2022 LS 39 29 15 0 9 8 0 74 9 15
2020 LS 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2019 LS 42 21 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 20
2019 LS-03 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 10

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 LS 71 10 0 0 10 0 9 89 11 10
2022 LS 70 7 9 7 0 0 7 83 8 15
2019 LS 79 5 0 0 11 0 5 89 11 20
2019 LS-03 75 8 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 10
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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 LS 20 20 19 9 0 32 0 58 14 10
2022 LS 41 22 15 0 7 15 0 74 8 15
2020 LS 43 21 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 15
2020 LS-03 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 LS 21 37 11 16 11 5 0 61 28 20
2019 LS-03 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 10

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 LS 20 9 29 22 9 10 0 33 35 10
2022 LS 26 29 15 7 15 8 0 60 25 15
2020 LS 29 29 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 27 36 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10
2019 LS 16 26 16 26 11 5 0 44 39 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 10

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 LS 20 0 29 9 22 19 0 25 39 10
2022 LS 17 23 7 22 15 15 0 48 44 15
2020 LS 21 43 7 14 14 0 0 64 29 15
2020 LS-03 18 55 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 10
2019 LS 6 33 17 28 11 6 0 41 41 20
2019 LS-03 0 42 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 10

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 LS 0 21 19 32 28 0 0 21 60 10
2022 LS 9 32 7 29 9 15 0 47 44 15
2020 LS 14 43 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 15
2020 LS-03 9 36 27 9 18 0 0 45 27 10
2019 LS 11 16 5 53 16 0 0 26 68 20
2019 LS-03 8 25 0 42 25 0 0 33 67 10

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 LS 42 20 19 0 10 9 0 69 11 10
2022 LS 22 63 8 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2020 LS 36 21 29 0 7 7 0 62 8 15
2020 LS-03 36 18 36 0 0 9 0 60 0 10
2019 LS 42 21 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 20
2019 LS-03 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 10
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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 LS 11 48 13 20 9 0 0 58 29 10
2022 LS 24 38 7 16 0 7 8 72 19 15
2020 LS 21 36 7 21 7 7 0 62 31 15
2020 LS-03 9 45 9 18 9 9 0 60 30 10
2019 LS 16 37 26 5 11 5 0 56 17 20
2019 LS-03 8 25 42 0 17 8 0 36 18 10

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 LS 11 19 10 29 32 0 0 30 60 10
2022 LS 9 40 7 37 0 7 0 52 40 15
2020 LS 7 43 14 21 7 7 0 54 31 15
2020 LS-03 0 45 18 18 9 9 0 50 30 10
2019 LS 0 37 21 21 21 0 0 37 42 20
2019 LS-03 0 33 25 17 25 0 0 33 42 10

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 LS 30 42 0 9 9 10 0 79 21 10
2022 LS 15 62 7 7 9 0 0 77 16 15
2020 LS 36 43 0 14 0 7 0 85 15 15
2020 LS-03 27 45 0 18 0 9 0 80 20 10
2019 LS 37 47 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 20
2019 LS-03 33 50 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 10

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 LS 20 32 39 0 9 0 0 52 9 10
2022 LS 33 31 23 7 0 7 0 68 7 15
2020 LS 43 21 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 15
2020 LS-03 36 27 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 10
2019 LS 26 42 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 20
2019 LS-03 17 42 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 10

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 LS 20 10 9 0 28 32 0 45 42 10
2022 LS 24 8 23 29 0 7 9 38 34 15
2020 LS 8 23 31 8 23 8 0 33 33 15
2019 LS 5 26 16 11 26 16 0 38 44 20
2019 LS-03 0 17 25 17 25 17 0 20 50 10

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 LS 20 20 41 0 19 0 0 40 19 10
2022 LS 9 38 24 7 15 7 0 50 24 15
2020 LS 21 36 14 14 7 7 0 62 23 15
2020 LS-03 9 45 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 10
2019 LS 11 32 11 21 26 0 0 42 47 20
2019 LS-03 0 33 17 17 33 0 0 33 50 10

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 LS 11 29 51 0 0 0 9 12 88 10
2022 LS 31 30 7 0 8 0 24 15
2020 LS 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 10
2019 LS 53 26 11 5 5 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 42 25 17 8 8 0 0 10

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 LS 30 50 10 0 9 0 0 30 70 10

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 LS 62 9 0 0 0 10 19 87 13 10
2022 LS 62 9 0 0 0 15 15 15
2020 LS 79 7 0 0 7 7 0 15
2020 LS-03 82 9 0 0 0 9 0 10
2019 LS 74 0 5 0 11 5 5 20
2019 LS-03 75 0 0 0 17 0 8 10

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 LS 49 10 13 9 0 0 19 61 39 10

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 LS 40 19 0 22 0 0 19 49 51 10

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 LS 34 9 10 9 38 0 0 43 47 10
2022 LS 0 31 23 16 21 9 0 35 40 15
2020 LS 7 36 14 14 29 0 0 43 43 15
2020 LS-03 0 36 18 18 27 0 0 36 45 10
2019 LS 11 5 11 21 42 5 5 18 71 20
2019 LS-03 8 8 8 25 42 8 0 18 73 10

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 LS 11 29 22 28 9 0 0 40 38 10
2022 LS 24 54 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 15
2020 LS 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 15
2020 LS-03 18 45 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 10
2019 LS 16 21 21 32 11 0 0 37 42 20
2019 LS-03 17 25 17 25 17 0 0 42 42 10

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 LS 20 0 20 51 9 0 0 20 60 10
2022 LS 32 31 7 16 7 7 0 67 25 15
2020 LS 15 38 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 15
2019 LS 16 47 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 20
2019 LS-03 17 58 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 10

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 LS 29 32 19 0 9 9 0 68 10 10
2022 LS 15 71 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2020 LS 50 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 LS-03 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2019 LS 28 44 11 0 11 6 0 76 12 20
2019 LS-03 25 58 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 10

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 LS 20 0 39 9 0 32 0 29 14 10
2022 LS 15 56 7 8 0 14 0 83 9 15
2020 LS 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2020 LS-03 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10

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 LS 23 39 9 0 0 9 19 87 0 10
2022 LS 48 16 15 15 0 7 0 68 16 15
2020 LS 36 29 21 0 0 14 0 75 0 15
2020 LS-03 27 36 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 10

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 LS 0 9 10 0 19 0 62 50 25 10
2022 LS 0 8 15 23 24 0 30 67 11 15

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 LS 9 11 29 0 0 51 0 41 0 10
2022 LS 7 9 38 7 0 31 9 25 12 15

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 LS 11 29 19 41 0 0 0 40 41 10
2022 LS 25 44 24 0 7 0 0 70 7 15
2020 LS 57 21 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 15
2020 LS-03 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2019 LS 37 26 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 20
2019 LS-03 50 8 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10

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 LS 11 42 38 0 9 0 0 53 9 10
2022 LS 25 45 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 15
2020 LS 43 36 7 0 7 7 0 85 8 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2019 LS 26 26 32 11 5 0 0 53 16 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 10

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 LS 11 48 19 13 9 0 0 59 22 10
2022 LS 25 52 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 15
2020 LS 43 50 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 LS-03 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 LS 26 32 21 16 5 0 0 58 21 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 10
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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 LS 20 42 9 9 9 10 0 69 21 10
2022 LS 7 37 41 8 0 7 0 48 8 15
2020 LS 36 21 7 21 0 14 0 67 25 15
2020 LS-03 27 27 9 18 0 18 0 67 22 10
2019 LS 32 21 26 11 5 5 0 56 17 20
2019 LS-03 25 25 17 17 8 8 0 55 27 10

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 LS 19 52 29 10
2022 LS 15 51 33 15
2020 LS 21 57 21 15
2020 LS-03 9 64 27 10
2019 LS 37 37 26 20
2019 LS-03 33 42 25 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
2022 LS 0 100 15
2019 LS 32 68 20

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
2020 LS 21 21 21 0 21 7 7 50 25 15
2020 LS-03 18 18 27 0 18 9 9 44 22 10
2019 LS 11 17 17 17 11 17 11 38 38 20
2019 LS-03 0 18 18 18 9 18 18 29 43 10

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
2020 LS 21 43 7 14 14 0 0 64 29 15
2020 LS-03 9 55 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10
2019 LS 32 32 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 20
2019 LS-03 17 42 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10
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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 LS 0 100 15

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
2022 LS 0 16 23 0 9 37 16 33 18 15
2020 LS 14 21 29 7 0 21 7 50 10 15
2020 LS-03 9 18 36 0 0 27 9 43 0 10
2019 LS 0 16 21 5 5 32 21 33 22 20
2019 LS-03 0 8 33 0 8 42 8 17 17 10

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
2020 LS 21 43 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 15
2020 LS-03 9 55 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 10
2019 LS 32 32 16 11 5 5 0 67 17 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 25 8 8 8 0 55 18 10
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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 LS 40 22 29 9 0 0 0 40 60 10
2022 LS 9 61 9 0 22 0 0 15
2020 LS 29 43 21 0 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 27 45 18 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 21 21 26 0 32 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 17 17 33 0 33 0 0 10

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 LS 9 32 20 10 28 0 0 9 91 10
2022 LS 25 15 29 9 23 0 0 15
2020 LS 21 43 14 14 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 27 55 9 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 11 37 26 5 21 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 8 50 25 0 17 0 0 10

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 LS 52 20 0 9 19 0 0 52 48 10
2022 LS 25 36 39 0 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 36 36 14 7 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 21 42 32 0 5 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 17 42 33 0 8 0 0 10

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 LS 0 30 22 10 38 0 0 0 100 10
2022 LS 25 14 32 14 7 0 8 15
2020 LS 7 36 43 0 14 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 9 36 36 0 18 0 0 10
2019 LS 21 5 32 11 32 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 17 8 33 8 33 0 0 10

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 LS 52 10 19 0 0 0 19 64 36 10
2022 LS 46 15 9 7 9 0 15 15
2020 LS 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 36 55 0 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 32 42 16 0 5 0 5 20
2019 LS-03 33 42 8 0 8 0 8 10

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 LS 11 19 51 0 19 0 0 11 89 10
2022 LS 17 60 8 7 9 0 0 15
2020 LS 14 50 14 14 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 18 55 0 18 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 16 47 26 5 5 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 8 50 33 0 8 0 0 10

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 LS 33 20 9 19 19 0 0 33 67 10
2022 LS 26 30 29 16 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 15 31 31 8 8 0 8 15
2020 LS-03 20 30 30 0 10 0 10 10
2019 LS 5 37 26 11 21 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 0 33 33 17 17 0 0 10

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 LS 10 30 23 19 19 0 0 10 90 10
2022 LS 8 32 30 15 14 0 0 15
2020 LS 21 36 14 7 14 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 27 27 18 9 9 0 9 10
2019 LS 5 26 32 21 16 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 8 25 33 8 25 0 0 10

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 LS 43 19 0 9 28 0 0 43 57 10
2022 LS 42 17 24 8 8 0 0 10
2020 LS 14 43 14 7 14 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 18 36 18 9 9 0 9 10
2019 LS 16 32 16 16 21 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 17 33 17 8 25 0 0 10

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 LS 53 9 0 28 9 0 0 53 47 10
2022 LS 39 37 16 8 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 21 21 21 14 14 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 18 18 27 18 9 0 9 10
2019 LS 26 32 16 11 16 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 25 33 25 0 17 0 0 10

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 LS 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 51 49 10
2022 LS 52 16 25 0 7 0 0 15
2020 LS 14 36 7 29 7 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 9 36 9 27 9 0 9 10

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 LS 22 30 10 29 9 0 0 22 78 10
2022 LS 25 44 31 0 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 21 43 14 0 14 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 27 45 9 0 9 0 9 10
2019 LS 21 32 26 11 11 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 33 25 17 8 17 0 0 10

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 LS 20 10 28 19 22 0 0 20 80 10
2022 LS 39 15 32 0 7 7 0 15
2020 LS 43 21 29 0 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 45 18 27 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 53 26 0 5 16 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 42 33 0 8 17 0 0 10

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 LS 29 32 29 0 10 0 0 29 71 10
2022 LS 39 39 0 14 7 0 0 15
2020 LS 14 36 29 21 0 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 18 27 36 18 0 0 0 10

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 LS 71 10 0 9 0 0 10 79 21 10

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 LS 39 10 13 9 19 0 10 43 57 10

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 LS 71 10 10 0 0 9 0 78 22 10
2022 LS 69 24 0 0 0 0 7 15
2020 LS 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 10
2019 LS 68 11 5 11 5 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 10

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 LS 28 62 10 0 0 0 0 28 72 10
2022 LS 55 29 16 0 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 10
2019 LS 37 16 32 5 11 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 25 25 42 0 8 0 0 10

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 LS 62 0 19 10 9 0 0 62 38 10
2022 LS 62 8 15 15 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 64 7 14 7 7 0 0 15
2020 LS-03 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 10
2019 LS 47 26 5 5 16 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 50 25 8 0 17 0 0 10

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 LS 52 10 20 0 0 0 19 64 36 10
2022 LS 46 38 0 0 9 0 8 15
2020 LS 50 14 14 7 0 0 14 15
2020 LS-03 55 9 18 9 0 0 9 10
2019 LS 32 21 11 11 16 0 11 20
2019 LS-03 33 17 17 17 8 0 8 10

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 LS 71 19 0 0 0 0 10 79 21 10
2022 LS 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 15
2020 LS 57 21 7 7 0 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 10
2019 LS 74 11 0 5 5 0 5 20
2019 LS-03 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 10

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 LS 59 32 0 0 9 0 0 59 41 10
2022 LS 63 23 7 0 0 0 8 15
2020 LS 36 29 21 0 7 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 27 36 27 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 47 26 5 11 11 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 10

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 LS 69 13 9 9 0 0 0 69 31 10
2022 LS 55 23 15 7 0 0 0 15
2020 LS 29 36 21 0 7 0 7 15
2020 LS-03 18 45 27 0 9 0 0 10
2019 LS 32 47 16 0 5 0 0 20
2019 LS-03 17 67 8 0 8 0 0 10

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 LS 11 33 19 28 9 0 0 43 38 10
2022 LS 0 47 36 17 0 0 0 47 17 15
2020 LS 21 14 50 7 7 0 0 36 14 15
2020 LS-03 27 9 55 0 9 0 0 36 9 10
2019 LS 0 32 47 16 5 0 0 32 21 20
2019 LS-03 0 33 50 8 8 0 0 33 17 10

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 LS 9 47 23 20 0 0 0 20 57 10
2022 LS 7 15 46 31 0 0 0 31 23 15
2020 LS 7 14 50 21 7 0 0 29 21 15
2020 LS-03 0 18 45 27 9 0 0 36 18 10
2019 LS 16 37 37 11 0 0 0 11 53 20
2019 LS-03 17 42 25 17 0 0 0 17 58 10

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 LS 13 59 9 0 9 9 0 79 10 10
2022 LS 7 70 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 LS 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 LS-03 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 LS 21 53 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 20
2019 LS-03 8 50 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 LS 11 20 38 22 9 10
2022 LS 0 31 46 23 0 15

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 LS 52 19 9 10 0 0 9 79 11 10
2022 LS 56 22 7 9 0 7 0 83 9 15
2020 LS 43 21 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 15
2020 LS-03 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10

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 LS 42 20 0 28 0 0 9 69 31 10
2022 LS 56 0 9 29 0 7 0 60 31 15
2020 LS 36 21 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 15
2020 LS-03 27 27 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 10

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 LS 52 19 9 10 0 0 9 79 11 10
2022 LS 63 15 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 15
2020 LS 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2020 LS-03 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 LS 11 10 42 38 0 0 0 21 38 10
2022 LS 23 17 45 0 7 8 0 44 7 15
2020 LS 14 57 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 15
2020 LS-03 9 64 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 10
2019 LS 16 37 16 16 16 0 0 53 32 20
2019 LS-03 8 33 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 10

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 LS 21 36 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 15
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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 LS 48 52 10
2022 LS 9 91 15
2020 LS 14 86 15
2020 LS-03 18 82 10
2019 LS 32 68 20
2019 LS-03 42 58 10

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 LS 52 29 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 10
2022 LS 46 32 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 15
2020 LS 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2020 LS-03 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
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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 LS 19 59 10
2022 LS 32 54 15
2020 LS 7 71 15
2020 LS-03 9 64 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 LS 29 13 9 9 0 0 40 48 52 10
2022 LS 37 8 16 9 0 7 24 15
2020 LS 50 7 14 7 7 0 14 15
2020 LS-03 45 9 18 0 9 0 18 10
2019 LS 47 5 11 11 11 0 16 20
2019 LS-03 67 8 0 8 17 0 0 10
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