2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs 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 - EN

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 EN 22 43 5 15 15 0 0 65 30 20
2022 EN 27 63 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2020 EN 38 31 6 25 0 0 0 69 25 15

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 EN 68 11 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 20

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 EN 68 11 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 20

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 EN 32 26 11 17 10 0 5 61 28 20
2022 EN 44 32 0 15 0 0 9 84 16 20
2020 EN 25 44 0 25 0 0 6 73 27 15
2019 EN 15 46 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 15

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 EN 53 10 27 5 0 0 5 66 5 20
2022 EN 43 24 17 11 4 0 0 67 15 20
2020 EN 25 44 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 15
2019 EN 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15

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 EN 48 37 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 EN 49 38 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 20
2020 EN 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2019 EN 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15

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 EN 48 22 10 15 0 5 0 73 16 20
2022 EN 42 33 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 20
2020 EN 33 40 0 7 20 0 0 73 27 15
2019 EN 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15

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 EN 38 32 5 21 5 0 0 69 26 20
2022 EN 36 48 11 5 0 0 0 83 5 20
2020 EN 25 50 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 15
2019 EN 15 62 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 15

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 EN 27 42 11 5 16 0 0 69 20 20
2022 EN 36 53 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EN 25 56 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2019 EN 31 31 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 15

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 EN 54 25 11 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2022 EN 57 29 9 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 EN 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2019 EN 31 54 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15

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 EN 59 31 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2022 EN 53 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 EN 38 44 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2019 EN 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 15

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 EN 59 21 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2022 EN 38 31 20 5 6 0 0 69 11 20
2020 EN 31 50 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2019 EN 31 31 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 15

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 EN 54 21 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2022 EN 56 33 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EN 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2019 EN 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

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 EN 54 26 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2022 EN 52 22 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 20
2020 EN 27 53 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 EN 31 62 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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 EN 43 37 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2022 EN 43 38 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 20
2020 EN 38 25 19 19 0 0 0 63 19 15
2019 EN 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 15

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 EN 43 31 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 20
2022 EN 45 40 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 20
2020 EN 31 25 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 15
2019 EN 15 54 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 15

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 EN 49 26 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 20
2022 EN 51 38 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EN 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 15
2019 EN 23 69 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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 EN 16 22 41 5 16 0 0 39 21 20
2022 EN 32 31 24 5 8 0 0 63 13 20
2020 EN 19 25 31 13 13 0 0 44 25 15
2019 EN 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15

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 EN 21 20 15 21 16 0 6 40 43 20
2022 EN 0 15 37 34 14 0 0 48 15 20
2020 EN 13 13 31 25 13 0 6 40 27 15
2019 EN 0 23 38 31 8 0 0 38 23 15

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 EN 36 5 27 26 0 0 6 28 44 20
2022 EN 6 8 63 15 9 0 0 23 13 20
2020 EN 6 25 25 19 19 0 6 40 33 15
2019 EN 0 54 31 0 8 0 8 8 58 15

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 EN 10 16 46 16 5 0 6 23 28 20
2022 EN 0 0 29 48 23 0 0 71 0 20
2020 EN 0 19 31 31 13 0 6 47 20 15
2019 EN 0 0 62 31 8 0 0 38 0 15

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 EN 31 16 26 16 5 0 6 23 50 20
2022 EN 9 10 24 43 14 0 0 57 19 20
2020 EN 13 38 19 13 13 0 6 27 53 15
2019 EN 8 15 31 15 8 15 8 30 30 15

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 EN 20 11 16 37 11 0 6 51 33 20
2022 EN 4 6 29 37 20 0 5 60 10 20
2020 EN 6 6 13 56 13 0 6 73 13 15
2019 EN 0 15 31 23 23 8 0 50 17 15

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 EN 31 15 27 21 0 0 6 23 49 20
2022 EN 15 25 27 28 0 0 5 30 42 20
2020 EN 6 19 38 13 19 0 6 33 27 15
2019 EN 8 46 38 8 0 0 0 8 54 15

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 EN 10 21 31 11 21 0 6 34 33 20
2022 EN 0 19 45 20 12 0 5 34 20 20
2020 EN 0 25 38 31 0 0 6 33 27 15
2019 EN 8 23 46 23 0 0 0 23 31 15
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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 EN 63 11 5 5 10 0 6 79 16 20
2022 EN 29 24 5 24 5 0 14 61 34 20
2020 EN 19 44 13 13 0 0 13 71 14 15
2019 EN 8 38 23 0 8 15 8 60 10 15

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 EN 68 16 0 5 10 0 0 85 15 20
2022 EN 42 37 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 20
2020 EN 50 25 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 15
2019 EN 46 31 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 15

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 EN 68 16 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2022 EN 63 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EN 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2019 EN 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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 EN 69 16 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2022 EN 67 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 EN 56 25 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2019 EN 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 15

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 EN 63 21 5 0 5 0 6 90 5 20
2022 EN 67 22 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20

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 EN 68 10 10 0 5 0 6 84 5 20
2022 EN 61 14 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 20
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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 EN 62 22 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 EN 57 32 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EN 38 31 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 15
2019 EN 38 23 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 15

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 EN 43 27 21 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2022 EN 60 27 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2020 EN 31 38 13 19 0 0 0 69 19 15
2019 EN 31 23 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 15

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 EN 53 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2022 EN 49 26 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2020 EN 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 15

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 EN 54 32 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 EN 45 35 10 6 0 0 5 84 6 20
2020 EN 38 25 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 15
2019 EN 31 31 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 15

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 EN 79 11 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 EN 79 10 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 20

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 EN 64 21 10 0 0 5 0 90 0 20
2022 EN 65 24 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2020 EN 56 19 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15
2019 EN 46 31 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15

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 EN 68 17 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2022 EN 81 4 6 0 0 0 9 94 0 20
2019 EN 54 15 15 0 8 0 8 75 8 15
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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 EN 69 20 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2022 EN 46 37 5 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 EN 56 19 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2019 EN 38 23 15 8 0 15 0 73 9 15

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 EN 44 25 10 11 10 0 0 69 20 20
2022 EN 50 30 4 10 6 0 0 80 16 20
2020 EN 38 25 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 15
2019 EN 15 46 23 8 0 8 0 67 8 15

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 EN 33 21 5 10 25 5 0 57 38 20
2022 EN 37 33 5 15 10 0 0 70 25 20
2020 EN 38 19 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 15
2019 EN 8 46 15 15 0 8 8 64 18 15

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 EN 33 20 16 10 10 11 0 60 22 20
2022 EN 28 28 5 25 14 0 0 56 39 20
2020 EN 31 44 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 15
2019 EN 15 31 15 23 8 8 0 50 33 15

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 EN 48 10 10 16 0 11 5 69 19 20
2022 EN 21 21 8 9 15 17 8 56 33 20
2020 EN 38 0 19 13 6 19 6 50 25 15
2019 EN 15 38 15 23 0 8 0 58 25 15
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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 EN 28 46 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 20
2022 EN 36 39 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 20
2020 EN 27 33 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2019 EN 8 38 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 15

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 EN 17 37 20 10 16 0 0 54 26 20
2022 EN 21 36 15 10 19 0 0 56 29 20
2020 EN 13 50 19 13 6 0 0 63 19 15
2019 EN 8 23 54 0 8 0 8 33 8 15

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 EN 38 16 10 20 15 0 0 55 35 20
2022 EN 28 42 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 20
2020 EN 31 19 25 13 13 0 0 50 25 15
2019 EN 15 46 15 23 0 0 0 62 23 15

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 EN 38 42 11 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2022 EN 40 28 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 20
2020 EN 31 38 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 15
2019 EN 31 23 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 15

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 EN 32 20 16 5 10 5 11 63 18 20
2022 EN 18 34 10 15 5 4 13 64 24 20
2020 EN 19 38 13 13 6 6 6 64 21 15
2019 EN 31 23 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 15

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 EN 37 27 26 5 5 0 0 64 10 20
2022 EN 30 51 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 20
2020 EN 19 44 13 19 6 0 0 63 25 15
2019 EN 31 23 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 15

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 EN 27 48 15 0 5 0 5 29 71 20
2022 EN 38 29 14 14 5 0 0 20
2020 EN 50 19 19 13 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 15

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 EN 47 16 12 0 5 5 15 60 40 20

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 EN 75 10 0 0 0 0 15 88 12 20
2022 EN 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 15

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 EN 80 5 0 0 0 0 15 94 6 20

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 EN 63 16 0 5 5 0 11 71 29 20

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 EN 33 41 6 5 10 5 0 78 16 20
2022 EN 29 37 24 0 4 0 6 70 5 20
2020 EN 19 31 19 19 13 0 0 50 31 15
2019 EN 31 23 31 0 15 0 0 54 15 15

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 EN 43 26 16 5 5 5 0 73 10 20
2022 EN 40 39 10 6 0 0 6 84 6 20
2020 EN 25 38 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 15
2019 EN 15 38 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 15

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 EN 42 31 16 0 5 5 0 78 5 20
2022 EN 43 32 14 0 6 0 6 79 6 20
2020 EN 25 44 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 15
2019 EN 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 15

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 EN 56 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 EN 35 44 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 20
2020 EN 31 31 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 15
2019 EN 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15

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 EN 36 21 26 0 0 16 0 69 0 20
2022 EN 34 27 26 6 0 8 0 66 6 20
2020 EN 31 31 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 15

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 EN 74 10 0 0 5 0 11 94 6 20
2022 EN 47 48 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 EN 31 44 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 15

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 EN 5 5 5 0 53 5 26 78 15 20
2022 EN 0 11 6 10 52 4 17 78 15 20

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 EN 5 27 22 0 0 42 5 60 0 20
2022 EN 5 10 23 11 0 38 13 30 22 20

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 EN 74 15 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2022 EN 51 38 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 EN 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2019 EN 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 15

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 EN 43 21 21 10 5 0 0 64 15 20
2022 EN 42 33 15 9 0 0 0 75 9 20
2020 EN 25 31 38 6 0 0 0 56 6 15
2019 EN 23 46 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 15

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 EN 53 26 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 20
2022 EN 42 28 20 4 6 0 0 71 9 20
2020 EN 25 38 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 15
2019 EN 31 54 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 15
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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 EN 42 21 22 0 10 5 0 67 10 20
2022 EN 32 40 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 20
2020 EN 31 13 31 25 0 0 0 44 25 15
2019 EN 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 15

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 EN 21 53 26 20
2022 EN 22 43 35 20
2020 EN 19 31 50 15
2019 EN 23 46 31 15
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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 EN 0 100 20
2022 EN 0 100 20
2020 EN 0 100 15

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 EN 13 25 25 0 0 31 6 60 0 15
2019 EN 8 15 8 8 8 38 15 50 33 15

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 EN 42 27 5 5 0 21 0 87 6 20
2022 EN 33 30 10 10 6 9 4 71 18 20
2020 EN 31 25 38 0 0 6 0 60 0 15
2019 EN 38 31 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 15
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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
2024 EN 0 100 20
2022 EN 0 100 20

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
2020 EN 13 19 25 0 0 38 6 56 0 15
2019 EN 8 23 15 0 8 31 15 57 14 15

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 EN 42 16 10 0 0 32 0 85 0 20
2022 EN 34 24 19 5 6 9 4 66 12 20
2020 EN 19 19 50 0 0 13 0 43 0 15
2019 EN 23 46 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 15
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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 EN 54 41 0 0 5 0 0 54 46 20
2022 EN 26 34 20 0 20 0 0 20
2020 EN 31 38 19 6 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 15 31 31 15 8 0 0 15

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 EN 12 11 26 15 36 0 0 12 88 20
2022 EN 15 23 35 15 13 0 0 20
2020 EN 6 50 6 13 25 0 0 15
2019 EN 15 31 38 0 15 0 0 15

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 EN 22 16 36 15 10 0 0 22 78 20
2022 EN 20 51 16 9 0 0 5 20
2020 EN 25 25 31 13 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 0 38 46 15 0 0 0 15

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 EN 17 16 21 10 36 0 0 17 83 20
2022 EN 15 37 19 20 9 0 0 20
2020 EN 19 31 19 19 13 0 0 15
2019 EN 23 15 54 0 8 0 0 15

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 EN 27 31 31 11 0 0 0 27 73 20
2022 EN 53 33 14 0 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 44 13 25 6 13 0 0 15
2019 EN 38 23 31 8 0 0 0 15

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 EN 27 21 20 21 10 0 0 27 73 20
2022 EN 17 25 23 14 20 0 0 20
2020 EN 33 13 7 27 20 0 0 15
2019 EN 31 23 38 8 0 0 0 15

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 EN 33 16 21 20 10 0 0 33 67 20
2022 EN 27 38 15 6 14 0 0 20
2020 EN 31 31 19 13 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 15 46 15 8 8 0 8 15

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 EN 33 11 21 20 16 0 0 33 67 20
2022 EN 23 33 33 0 11 0 0 20
2020 EN 38 31 13 19 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 23 38 31 0 8 0 0 15

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 EN 44 16 19 16 5 0 0 44 56 20
2022 EN 33 28 18 16 0 0 5 20
2020 EN 44 25 0 25 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 15 54 15 8 8 0 0 15

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 EN 54 26 10 10 0 0 0 54 46 20
2022 EN 53 32 9 6 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 56 13 25 0 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 54 15 8 8 15 0 0 15

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 EN 64 16 15 5 0 0 0 64 36 20
2022 EN 47 24 14 11 5 0 0 20
2020 EN 25 25 31 13 6 0 0 15

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 EN 33 31 11 26 0 0 0 33 67 20
2022 EN 24 38 27 11 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 25 31 38 6 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 15

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 EN 37 42 5 0 16 0 0 37 63 20
2022 EN 56 28 4 0 11 0 0 20
2020 EN 44 31 6 13 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 31 46 15 0 8 0 0 15

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 EN 27 47 16 10 0 0 0 27 73 20
2022 EN 29 55 4 11 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 13 56 19 6 6 0 0 15

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 EN 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 20

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 EN 75 10 0 5 10 0 0 75 25 20

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 EN 83 5 5 0 0 0 6 89 11 20
2022 EN 68 21 0 0 0 0 10 20
2020 EN 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 85 0 8 0 8 0 0 15

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 EN 73 11 10 0 0 0 6 78 22 20
2022 EN 44 30 16 0 0 0 10 20
2020 EN 53 27 20 0 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 15

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 EN 68 6 15 0 5 0 6 72 28 20
2022 EN 60 14 16 0 0 0 10 20
2020 EN 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 54 31 0 8 8 0 0 15

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 EN 63 5 10 0 0 0 21 81 19 20
2022 EN 48 18 6 5 0 0 23 20
2020 EN 50 6 25 0 0 0 19 15
2019 EN 31 31 8 0 0 0 31 15

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 EN 57 32 5 0 0 0 6 61 39 20
2022 EN 45 29 5 10 0 0 10 20
2020 EN 44 38 19 0 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 15

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 EN 69 25 0 0 0 5 0 73 27 20
2022 EN 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 EN 58 11 20 5 0 0 6 62 38 20
2022 EN 46 35 19 0 0 0 0 20
2020 EN 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 15
2019 EN 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 15

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 EN 6 22 32 26 15 0 0 28 41 20
2022 EN 10 47 29 9 4 0 0 58 13 20
2020 EN 13 19 13 44 13 0 0 31 56 15
2019 EN 23 31 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 15

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 EN 15 26 37 17 6 0 0 23 41 20
2022 EN 8 21 47 19 4 0 0 24 29 20
2020 EN 25 19 38 6 13 0 0 19 44 15
2019 EN 8 0 54 31 8 0 0 38 8 15

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 EN 32 41 6 5 5 11 0 83 11 20
2022 EN 29 35 20 6 10 0 0 65 16 20
2020 EN 40 27 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 EN 8 54 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 15

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 EN 11 32 25 27 5 20
2022 EN 5 28 38 29 0 20

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 EN 48 20 21 0 0 5 5 76 0 20
2022 EN 61 20 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2020 EN 31 44 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15

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 EN 48 21 11 10 5 0 5 73 16 20
2022 EN 58 9 10 23 0 0 0 67 23 20
2020 EN 25 31 19 19 6 0 0 56 25 15

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 EN 65 20 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 20
2022 EN 62 18 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2020 EN 44 19 13 13 13 0 0 63 25 15

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 EN 38 31 15 5 11 0 0 69 16 20
2022 EN 28 51 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 20
2020 EN 38 19 25 13 6 0 0 56 19 15
2019 EN 23 38 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 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 EN 0 100 20
2022 EN 9 91 20
2020 EN 6 94 15
2019 EN 15 85 15

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 EN 53 15 5 10 0 0 17 82 12 20
2022 EN 56 14 11 5 11 0 4 72 17 20
2020 EN 44 31 13 6 0 0 6 80 7 15
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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 EN 5 68 20
2022 EN 15 74 20
2020 EN 38 44 15

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 EN 59 10 0 0 5 0 25 79 21 20
2022 EN 44 5 17 4 0 0 31 20
2020 EN 75 6 6 6 6 0 0 15
2019 EN 46 23 8 8 0 0 15 15
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