2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration and Refugee Board of 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 - PE

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 PE 20 52 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 30
2022 PE 32 60 3 2 2 0 0 92 5 35
2022 PE-04 47 46 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PE 38 45 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2020 PE-04 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 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 PE 67 26 0 3 4 0 0 93 7 30

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 PE 52 22 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 30

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 PE 10 33 14 16 24 0 4 44 42 30
2022 PE 35 52 5 3 0 0 5 91 4 35
2022 PE-04 53 34 6 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2020 PE 48 45 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2020 PE-04 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE 26 37 15 15 7 0 0 63 22 25

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 13 46 13 14 10 0 3 61 25 30
2022 PE 23 43 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 35
2022 PE-04 34 27 20 7 13 0 0 61 20 15
2020 PE 34 41 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 30
2020 PE-04 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PE 44 30 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 25

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 12 59 6 12 7 4 0 74 20 30
2022 PE 41 46 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 35
2022 PE-04 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 41 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE 56 30 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 25

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 19 36 13 12 20 0 0 55 32 30
2022 PE 44 29 10 12 5 0 0 74 17 35
2022 PE-04 54 27 0 6 13 0 0 81 19 15
2020 PE 38 38 0 17 7 0 0 76 24 30
2020 PE-04 50 20 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2019 PE 38 31 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 25

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 22 26 20 14 18 0 0 48 32 30
2022 PE 26 49 15 3 7 0 0 75 10 35
2022 PE-04 34 39 14 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2020 PE 28 45 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 30
2020 PE-04 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE 19 56 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 25

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 23 32 10 25 10 0 0 55 35 30
2022 PE 22 52 11 12 2 0 0 74 15 35
2022 PE-04 34 33 7 20 6 0 0 67 26 15
2020 PE 38 24 17 10 7 0 3 64 18 30
2020 PE-04 40 20 10 10 10 0 10 67 22 10
2019 PE 26 41 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 25

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 29 49 7 4 10 0 0 78 15 30
2022 PE 40 35 8 12 5 0 0 75 16 35
2022 PE-04 48 32 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2020 PE 31 52 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 30
2020 PE-04 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE 30 41 11 11 7 0 0 70 19 25

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 36 50 3 4 7 0 0 85 11 30
2022 PE 42 37 16 2 2 0 0 79 5 35
2022 PE-04 47 40 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2020 PE 55 31 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2020 PE-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE 37 44 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 20 38 7 25 10 0 0 58 35 30
2022 PE 35 32 11 12 7 3 0 69 19 35
2022 PE-04 41 13 13 13 13 7 0 58 28 15
2020 PE 41 26 19 11 4 0 0 67 15 25
2020 PE-04 40 40 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE 26 44 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 25

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 28 32 17 4 18 0 0 61 22 30
2022 PE 39 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 9 35
2022 PE-04 41 40 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2020 PE 52 34 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 30
2020 PE-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE 52 33 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 25

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 13 49 13 11 14 0 0 62 26 30
2022 PE 17 48 15 18 2 0 0 65 20 35
2022 PE-04 20 54 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 15
2020 PE 32 43 4 14 7 0 0 75 21 30
2020 PE-04 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE 22 48 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 25

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 16 35 20 10 19 0 0 51 29 30
2022 PE 23 45 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 35
2022 PE-04 35 33 13 6 13 0 0 68 19 15
2020 PE 28 55 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2020 PE-04 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE 33 33 11 22 0 0 0 67 22 25

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 13 48 17 15 7 0 0 61 22 30
2022 PE 27 44 9 15 5 0 0 71 20 35
2022 PE-04 35 40 6 13 7 0 0 74 19 15
2020 PE 21 59 3 14 3 0 0 79 17 30
2020 PE-04 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE 11 48 22 11 7 0 0 59 19 25

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 23 28 24 14 11 0 0 51 25 30
2022 PE 30 47 11 9 0 3 0 79 9 35
2022 PE-04 35 32 13 13 0 7 0 72 14 15
2020 PE 21 59 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 30
2020 PE-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE 33 48 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 21 23 26 21 9 0 0 43 31 30
2022 PE 24 24 22 28 2 0 0 48 30 35
2022 PE-04 33 27 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 15
2020 PE 25 25 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 30
2020 PE-04 20 30 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10
2019 PE 22 19 37 7 15 0 0 41 22 25

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 14 27 49 10 0 0 0 10 41 30
2022 PE 17 32 30 12 8 0 0 20 49 35
2022 PE-04 6 27 40 21 6 0 0 27 33 15
2020 PE 21 38 28 7 3 3 0 11 61 30
2020 PE-04 10 50 20 10 0 10 0 11 67 10
2019 PE 15 31 35 15 4 0 0 19 46 25

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 33 32 25 6 4 0 0 10 65 30
2022 PE 13 29 38 12 6 3 0 18 43 35
2022 PE-04 6 40 33 21 0 0 0 21 47 15
2020 PE 31 14 34 14 3 3 0 18 46 30
2020 PE-04 20 20 30 20 0 10 0 22 44 10
2019 PE 22 26 33 15 4 0 0 19 48 25

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 20 27 23 16 14 0 0 30 48 30
2022 PE 22 24 30 10 15 0 0 24 46 35
2022 PE-04 13 33 34 20 0 0 0 20 46 15
2020 PE 21 21 31 10 17 0 0 28 41 30
2020 PE-04 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PE 15 22 41 15 7 0 0 22 37 25

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 34 26 19 17 4 0 0 21 60 30
2022 PE 22 32 18 19 7 0 3 26 55 35
2022 PE-04 13 27 26 27 0 0 7 29 43 15
2020 PE 28 17 38 7 10 0 0 17 45 30
2020 PE-04 40 20 20 0 20 0 0 20 60 10
2019 PE 19 22 37 15 4 4 0 19 42 25

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 11 17 43 20 4 3 3 25 29 30
2022 PE 14 29 31 15 6 2 3 22 45 35
2022 PE-04 20 13 26 28 7 6 0 37 35 15
2020 PE 21 21 48 7 3 0 0 10 41 30
2020 PE-04 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10
2019 PE 33 22 22 7 4 11 0 13 63 25

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 22 22 36 13 3 0 3 17 46 30
2022 PE 9 24 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 35
2022 PE-04 6 33 40 20 0 0 0 20 39 15
2020 PE 21 31 31 14 3 0 0 17 52 30
2020 PE-04 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10
2019 PE 19 19 41 11 4 7 0 16 40 25

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 3 11 28 44 10 3 0 56 14 30
2022 PE 2 9 29 31 26 3 0 59 11 35
2022 PE-04 0 0 47 40 13 0 0 53 0 15
2020 PE 7 21 34 31 7 0 0 38 28 30
2020 PE-04 0 30 20 30 20 0 0 50 30 10
2019 PE 7 30 37 19 4 4 0 23 38 25
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 33 19 25 3 7 3 9 59 12 30
2022 PE 26 35 13 7 2 5 12 73 11 35
2022 PE-04 41 20 13 13 6 6 0 65 21 15
2020 PE 14 36 21 4 4 14 7 64 9 30
2020 PE-04 10 40 30 0 10 10 0 56 11 10
2019 PE 33 37 19 4 0 4 4 76 4 25

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 55 29 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 30
2022 PE 61 21 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 35
2022 PE-04 55 26 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 15
2020 PE 63 22 11 0 0 4 0 88 0 25
2019 PE 44 37 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 25

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 63 20 13 0 4 0 0 82 4 30
2022 PE 64 24 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 35
2022 PE-04 55 26 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 PE 61 29 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 30
2020 PE-04 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE 48 41 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 25

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 51 31 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 30
2022 PE 42 41 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 35
2022 PE-04 48 32 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 PE 39 46 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 30
2020 PE-04 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE 48 33 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 25

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 29 38 6 10 4 3 9 76 17 30
2022 PE 42 23 21 3 2 5 5 72 5 35
2022 PE-04 53 21 13 0 0 7 7 85 0 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 PE 26 31 10 13 4 3 13 68 21 30
2022 PE 39 25 15 11 2 2 5 69 15 35
2022 PE-04 54 20 6 6 0 7 7 85 7 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 PE 44 39 3 3 10 0 0 83 14 30
2022 PE 45 33 12 2 2 0 5 82 5 35
2022 PE-04 48 20 13 6 6 0 7 73 14 15
2020 PE 52 34 3 3 0 7 0 93 4 30
2020 PE-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE 59 30 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 48 26 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 30
2022 PE 49 28 15 5 5 0 0 76 9 35
2022 PE-04 41 26 6 13 13 0 0 68 26 15
2020 PE 52 28 7 7 3 0 3 82 11 30
2020 PE-04 40 30 0 10 10 0 10 78 22 10
2019 PE 41 37 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 45 26 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 30
2022 PE 42 34 15 3 2 2 0 78 6 35
2022 PE-04 35 33 19 0 6 7 0 73 7 15
2020 PE 45 31 10 3 3 7 0 81 7 30
2020 PE-04 40 30 10 0 10 10 0 78 11 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 PE 48 33 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 30
2022 PE 54 36 8 0 2 0 0 89 2 35
2022 PE-04 55 32 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PE 52 31 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2020 PE-04 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE 48 26 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 25

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 52 25 9 8 0 3 3 81 9 30
2022 PE 70 24 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 35
2022 PE-04 80 13 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 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 PE 48 26 14 9 3 0 0 74 11 30
2022 PE 54 27 12 2 5 0 0 81 7 35
2022 PE-04 42 20 26 7 7 0 0 61 13 15
2020 PE 55 24 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 30
2020 PE-04 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE 44 44 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 25

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 PE 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 PE-04 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PE 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 16 42 20 15 7 0 0 58 22 30
2022 PE 35 31 20 7 2 5 0 69 10 35
2022 PE-04 40 20 34 0 0 7 0 64 0 15
2020 PE 28 34 28 0 3 7 0 67 4 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10
2019 PE 11 33 33 19 4 0 0 44 22 25

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 10 39 23 17 11 0 0 49 29 30
2022 PE 21 49 11 14 2 2 0 72 17 35
2022 PE-04 46 26 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 15
2020 PE 17 41 31 7 3 0 0 59 10 30
2020 PE-04 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE 7 37 26 26 4 0 0 44 30 25

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 6 26 23 38 7 0 0 32 45 30
2022 PE 26 20 29 22 0 2 0 47 23 35
2022 PE-04 33 27 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 15
2020 PE 7 34 38 10 7 3 0 43 18 30
2020 PE-04 10 20 30 30 0 10 0 33 33 10
2019 PE 7 15 30 41 7 0 0 22 48 25

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 6 20 20 30 24 0 0 26 54 30
2022 PE 22 33 34 7 2 2 0 56 9 35
2022 PE-04 39 27 27 0 7 0 0 66 7 15
2020 PE 14 38 17 24 3 3 0 54 29 30
2020 PE-04 30 0 20 40 0 10 0 33 44 10
2019 PE 7 15 41 33 4 0 0 22 37 25

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 29 31 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 30
2022 PE 54 34 8 3 0 0 0 88 3 35
2022 PE-04 53 41 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 PE 66 21 7 3 0 3 0 89 4 30
2020 PE-04 70 20 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2019 PE 33 22 26 11 4 4 0 58 15 25
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 6 69 17 0 7 0 0 76 7 30
2022 PE 28 46 16 5 3 2 0 76 8 35
2022 PE-04 40 48 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PE 31 45 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 30
2020 PE-04 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE 12 50 15 19 4 0 0 62 23 25

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 3 30 16 37 14 0 0 33 51 30
2022 PE 21 32 27 12 4 5 0 55 16 35
2022 PE-04 27 39 21 7 0 6 0 71 7 15
2020 PE 10 31 34 21 3 0 0 41 24 30
2020 PE-04 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PE 4 15 37 30 15 0 0 19 44 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 17 51 11 14 4 3 0 70 19 30
2022 PE 26 53 6 12 3 0 0 80 15 35
2022 PE-04 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PE 38 52 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2020 PE-04 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 10 52 14 10 11 3 0 64 22 30
2022 PE 25 47 20 6 0 2 0 74 6 35
2022 PE-04 34 41 13 7 0 6 0 79 7 15
2020 PE 28 45 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE 22 37 22 15 0 4 0 62 15 25

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 10 26 16 15 13 19 0 45 35 30
2022 PE 12 28 19 9 7 22 3 53 22 35
2022 PE-04 27 39 7 6 6 14 0 77 15 15
2020 PE 14 45 24 0 3 14 0 68 4 30
2020 PE-04 20 50 10 0 10 10 0 78 11 10
2019 PE 19 41 19 4 4 15 0 70 9 25

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 7 35 29 15 10 3 0 43 27 30
2022 PE 14 32 29 8 5 10 3 53 15 35
2022 PE-04 13 48 19 6 7 6 0 66 14 15
2020 PE 21 38 17 17 3 3 0 61 21 30
2020 PE-04 30 20 20 20 0 10 0 56 22 10
2019 PE 15 52 11 11 4 7 0 72 16 25

Question 44a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 40 23 3 16 14 0 3 42 58 30
2022 PE 40 16 19 5 8 3 10 35
2022 PE-04 47 7 13 0 13 0 20 15
2020 PE 48 34 7 3 3 0 3 30
2020 PE-04 50 20 10 10 0 0 10 10
2019 PE 44 33 11 4 4 0 4 25

Question 44b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 67 6 3 3 7 3 9 77 23 30

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 PE 72 8 7 0 4 3 6 79 21 30
2022 PE 58 18 9 0 0 0 15 35
2022 PE-04 67 6 0 0 0 0 27 15
2020 PE 76 14 0 0 0 7 3 30
2020 PE-04 80 0 0 0 0 10 10 10
2019 PE 78 4 7 0 0 4 7 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 72 3 9 0 4 3 9 82 18 30

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 PE 62 6 12 0 10 3 7 69 31 30

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 PE 16 33 14 20 10 0 7 52 33 30
2022 PE 26 29 22 13 5 2 3 58 19 35
2022 PE-04 20 33 14 13 7 6 7 62 23 15
2020 PE 14 34 28 3 7 7 7 56 12 30
2020 PE-04 20 40 20 0 0 10 10 75 0 10
2019 PE 22 30 15 19 7 7 0 56 28 25

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 7 49 17 17 7 3 0 57 25 30
2022 PE 19 37 32 12 0 0 0 56 12 35
2022 PE-04 20 46 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2020 PE 14 66 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 30
2020 PE-04 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE 11 52 19 4 7 7 0 68 12 25

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 19 42 20 9 10 0 0 61 19 30
2022 PE 36 41 15 5 2 0 0 77 7 35
2022 PE-04 46 41 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 PE 24 52 17 3 0 3 0 79 4 30
2020 PE-04 30 40 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2019 PE 30 48 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 41 32 13 6 4 3 0 76 11 30
2022 PE 46 24 14 6 0 10 0 78 7 35
2022 PE-04 53 27 6 0 0 13 0 93 0 15
2020 PE 28 59 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE 33 44 15 0 4 4 0 81 4 25

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 20 25 24 13 8 9 0 50 24 30
2022 PE 22 31 28 2 0 18 0 64 3 35
2022 PE-04 14 34 33 0 0 19 0 59 0 15
2020 PE 31 34 17 7 0 10 0 73 8 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 20 10 0 10 0 67 11 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 PE 26 43 18 0 8 3 3 73 8 30
2022 PE 50 25 3 7 2 5 7 85 11 35
2022 PE-04 60 20 0 6 0 13 0 93 7 15
2020 PE 41 34 10 3 0 7 3 85 4 30
2020 PE-04 40 30 10 0 0 10 10 88 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 PE 7 6 11 10 36 0 29 66 19 30
2022 PE 0 11 9 8 42 5 24 71 16 35
2022 PE-04 0 0 6 14 47 7 26 90 0 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 PE 10 22 25 4 4 28 7 49 13 30
2022 PE 17 16 23 9 0 33 3 50 14 35
2022 PE-04 7 26 13 0 0 54 0 71 0 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 PE 23 49 14 7 7 0 0 71 15 30
2022 PE 57 34 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 35
2022 PE-04 53 34 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 PE 45 45 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2020 PE-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE 44 41 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 16 32 26 15 11 0 0 49 26 30
2022 PE 39 27 16 9 7 3 0 67 16 35
2022 PE-04 27 32 6 14 13 7 0 64 29 15
2020 PE 31 34 21 7 7 0 0 66 14 30
2020 PE-04 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE 22 41 15 19 0 4 0 65 19 25

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 20 29 23 17 11 0 0 48 29 30
2022 PE 39 38 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 35
2022 PE-04 27 40 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2020 PE 28 41 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 30
2020 PE-04 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PE 30 41 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 25
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 19 19 21 19 15 7 0 41 37 30
2022 PE 36 27 18 5 11 0 3 65 17 35
2022 PE-04 26 28 19 0 20 0 7 58 21 15
2020 PE 31 31 14 7 14 3 0 64 21 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2019 PE 22 37 15 4 22 0 0 59 26 25

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 48 29 22 30
2022 PE 48 33 19 35
2022 PE-04 46 34 20 15
2020 PE 41 21 38 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 40 10
2019 PE 44 30 26 25

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 7 23 48 16 0 6 15
2022 PE 0 45 40 0 5 10 15
2020 PE 8 42 50 0 0 0 10
2019 PE 0 25 75 0 0 0 10
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 17 83 30
2022 PE 22 78 35
2020 PE 0 100 30
2020 PE-04 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 7 24 17 3 3 38 7 56 13 30
2020 PE-04 0 30 30 0 0 40 0 50 0 10
2019 PE 11 22 33 7 0 26 0 45 10 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 26 25 19 3 2 20 6 68 7 35
2020 PE 14 55 14 3 0 14 0 80 4 30
2020 PE-04 20 50 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2019 PE 22 41 19 11 0 7 0 68 12 25
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE-04 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
2024 PE 0 20 9 9 4 36 23 48 30 30
2020 PE 7 28 17 7 0 38 3 59 12 30
2020 PE-04 10 30 30 0 0 30 0 57 0 10
2019 PE 15 26 37 0 0 22 0 52 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 26 28 18 6 3 15 5 67 10 35
2020 PE 17 45 21 3 0 14 0 72 4 30
2020 PE-04 20 40 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10
2019 PE 26 44 19 4 0 7 0 76 4 25
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 37 20 10 10 14 0 9 41 59 30
2022 PE 25 28 20 0 17 0 10 35
2022 PE-04 27 39 13 0 7 0 13 15
2020 PE 18 29 36 4 14 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 10 30 40 0 20 0 0 10
2019 PE 23 31 19 8 15 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 3 14 30 15 34 0 3 4 96 30
2022 PE 11 17 15 31 26 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 14 34 20 20 13 0 0 15
2020 PE 10 7 31 31 21 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 0 10 40 30 0 0 10
2019 PE 8 15 23 27 19 4 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 7 31 21 10 31 0 0 7 93 30
2022 PE 14 18 23 14 31 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 14 19 34 20 13 0 0 15
2020 PE 10 14 38 10 28 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 0 40 20 20 0 0 10
2019 PE 15 31 19 8 19 4 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 4 14 38 10 31 3 0 4 96 30
2022 PE 16 10 31 16 27 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 27 14 20 26 13 0 0 15
2020 PE 7 14 31 21 28 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 0 30 20 30 0 0 10
2019 PE 15 8 31 15 27 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 23 31 6 11 10 0 19 28 72 30
2022 PE 26 31 23 8 9 0 3 35
2022 PE-04 47 21 26 7 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 24 21 31 7 10 0 7 30
2020 PE-04 30 10 30 10 0 0 20 10
2019 PE 28 32 20 12 0 0 8 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 10 29 14 16 28 0 3 10 90 30
2022 PE 33 26 11 15 12 0 3 35
2022 PE-04 33 41 7 13 7 0 0 15
2020 PE 21 28 24 10 17 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 20 50 0 10 0 0 10
2019 PE 27 19 35 12 4 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 20 29 20 13 12 0 6 21 79 30
2022 PE 21 40 18 17 0 3 0 35
2022 PE-04 20 53 14 13 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 21 34 31 10 3 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 10
2019 PE 30 30 19 15 4 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 4 24 42 13 18 0 0 4 96 30
2022 PE 10 33 25 23 9 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 20 34 27 14 6 0 0 15
2020 PE 3 31 24 24 17 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 0 40 20 20 20 0 0 10
2019 PE 19 33 22 15 11 0 0 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 16 37 20 21 7 0 0 16 84 30
2022 PE 38 22 22 15 2 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 21 46 20 7 6 0 0 15
2020 PE 24 28 17 17 14 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 10 20 10 0 0 10
2019 PE 23 31 19 23 0 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 30 22 23 7 18 0 0 30 70 30
2022 PE 48 11 34 5 2 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 61 13 26 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 34 38 10 7 10 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 10
2019 PE 52 22 7 11 4 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 36 32 25 0 3 0 3 38 62 30
2022 PE 54 23 14 3 2 0 3 35
2022 PE-04 80 7 13 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 14 46 29 4 7 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 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 PE 28 16 23 12 18 0 3 29 71 30
2022 PE 29 34 23 8 6 0 0 35
2022 PE-04 26 40 27 7 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 14 39 29 11 7 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 10
2019 PE 31 31 19 8 8 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 22 13 34 4 21 0 7 24 76 30
2022 PE 65 21 0 3 3 0 8 35
2022 PE-04 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 41 38 7 3 7 0 3 30
2020 PE-04 20 50 20 0 0 0 10 10
2019 PE 48 19 19 11 0 0 4 25

Question 73n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 37 27 19 3 7 0 6 39 61 30
2022 PE 54 22 16 3 2 0 3 35
2022 PE-04 73 6 14 0 6 0 0 15
2020 PE 24 45 17 10 3 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 40 40 20 0 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 PE 53 17 8 0 4 3 16 65 35 30

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 PE 46 13 10 4 10 3 13 55 45 30

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 PE 56 11 6 4 4 3 15 68 32 30
2022 PE 72 6 6 4 5 0 7 35
2022 PE-04 81 0 6 0 0 0 13 15
2020 PE 71 21 0 0 0 0 7 30
2020 PE-04 70 10 0 0 0 0 20 10
2019 PE 62 31 4 0 0 0 4 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 56 17 14 0 7 0 6 59 41 30
2022 PE 66 20 3 0 5 0 6 35
2022 PE-04 74 19 0 0 0 0 7 15
2020 PE 69 21 0 3 0 0 7 30
2020 PE-04 70 10 0 0 0 0 20 10
2019 PE 62 35 4 0 0 0 0 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 49 17 19 4 7 3 0 51 49 30
2022 PE 63 15 3 4 10 0 3 35
2022 PE-04 74 20 0 0 7 0 0 15
2020 PE 62 17 10 3 3 0 3 30
2020 PE-04 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 10
2019 PE 52 36 0 4 0 0 8 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 56 7 16 0 0 3 18 71 29 30
2022 PE 62 17 0 3 0 0 18 35
2022 PE-04 80 13 0 0 0 0 7 15
2020 PE 62 14 0 7 0 0 17 30
2020 PE-04 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 10
2019 PE 58 12 8 0 0 0 23 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 62 7 3 3 7 0 17 75 25 30
2022 PE 79 5 5 0 3 0 8 35
2022 PE-04 73 13 7 0 0 0 7 15
2020 PE 72 14 7 0 0 0 7 30
2020 PE-04 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 10
2019 PE 65 19 4 4 0 0 8 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 55 20 3 0 3 0 18 68 32 30
2022 PE 84 2 0 0 5 0 8 35
2022 PE-04 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 15
2020 PE 66 17 7 7 0 0 3 30
2020 PE-04 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 10
2019 PE 69 8 4 0 0 0 19 25

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 28 13 25 6 18 0 9 31 69 30
2022 PE 52 22 15 5 3 0 3 35
2022 PE-04 67 0 27 6 0 0 0 15
2020 PE 41 28 14 14 3 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 10
2019 PE 46 27 15 0 0 0 12 25

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 7 10 30 36 17 0 0 17 53 30
2022 PE 12 18 35 28 5 0 0 31 34 35
2022 PE-04 26 21 26 27 0 0 0 47 27 15
2020 PE 14 24 34 21 7 0 0 38 28 30
2020 PE-04 20 10 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 10
2019 PE 7 26 33 26 7 0 0 33 33 25

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 30 31 25 3 7 0 3 10 63 30
2022 PE 11 27 33 21 8 0 0 29 38 35
2022 PE-04 6 20 41 20 13 0 0 33 27 15
2020 PE 14 21 38 17 10 0 0 28 34 30
2020 PE-04 10 30 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 10
2019 PE 15 23 38 23 0 0 0 23 38 25

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 13 37 30 10 11 0 0 50 20 30
2022 PE 20 56 14 6 2 2 0 77 8 35
2022 PE-04 40 46 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 PE 17 52 21 7 0 3 0 71 7 30
2020 PE-04 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE 19 33 26 11 4 7 0 56 16 25

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 PE 10 10 35 32 13 30
2022 PE 5 22 56 17 0 35
2022 PE-04 15 20 45 20 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 PE 48 39 3 0 10 0 0 86 10 30
2022 PE 60 27 8 0 5 0 0 88 5 35
2022 PE-04 61 20 13 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2020 PE 45 38 3 7 3 3 0 86 11 30
2020 PE-04 60 10 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 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 PE 44 32 11 0 10 0 3 78 11 30
2022 PE 59 14 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 35
2022 PE-04 48 26 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 15
2020 PE 28 38 10 21 0 0 3 68 21 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 0 30 0 0 10 67 33 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 PE 54 28 11 0 4 0 3 85 4 30
2022 PE 55 20 17 3 2 0 3 78 5 35
2022 PE-04 48 33 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2020 PE 45 41 3 7 0 0 3 89 7 30
2020 PE-04 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 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 PE 10 35 20 22 14 0 0 45 36 30
2022 PE 25 34 29 6 2 3 0 61 8 35
2022 PE-04 40 32 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2020 PE 25 25 18 21 4 4 4 54 27 30
2020 PE-04 30 20 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10
2019 PE 11 30 22 26 4 7 0 44 32 25

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
2024 PE 8 75 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2022 PE 6 60 27 8 0 0 0 65 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 PE 22 78 30
2022 PE 12 88 35
2022 PE-04 7 93 15
2020 PE 41 59 30
2020 PE-04 60 40 10
2019 PE 19 81 25

Question 85. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 50 50 10

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 92 8 10

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
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 PE 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 PE 40 26 13 3 11 3 3 71 16 30
2022 PE 40 45 7 2 0 3 3 90 2 35
2022 PE-04 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 PE 52 41 3 0 0 0 3 96 0 30
2020 PE-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 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 PE 27 67 30
2022 PE 40 53 35
2022 PE-04 33 60 15
2020 PE 38 38 30
2020 PE-04 40 50 10

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 42 58 15
2020 PE 27 73 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 50 0 18 21 6 0 6 53 29 15
2020 PE 18 36 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 10

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PE 11 0 10 27 39 6 6 13 75 15
2020 PE 9 9 18 9 55 0 0 18 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 PE 24 23 13 13 14 0 13 28 72 30
2022 PE 31 21 30 5 3 0 9 35
2022 PE-04 47 7 26 0 0 0 20 15
2020 PE 34 31 7 14 14 0 0 30
2020 PE-04 30 30 10 0 30 0 0 10
2019 PE 44 7 15 15 15 0 4 25
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