2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 97. Are you currently a shift worker?

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 Shift worker 30 43 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10
2024 Non-shift worker 26 45 4 18 7 0 0 71 25 380
2022 Shift worker 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 35 41 4 14 6 0 0 76 19 310
2020 Shift worker 62 9 9 19 0 0 0 71 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 34 44 5 14 3 0 0 78 17 425

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Shift worker 65 21 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 64 23 4 6 3 0 0 88 8 380

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 39 36 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 58 23 7 8 3 0 1 82 11 380

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 42 41 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 36 28 10 15 10 0 1 64 26 380
2022 Shift worker 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 36 7 5 4 0 2 83 10 310
2020 Shift worker 44 13 24 10 9 0 0 57 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 38 34 9 14 4 0 1 72 18 430
2019 Shift worker 66 22 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 30
2019 Non-shift worker 47 34 4 11 4 0 0 80 15 410

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 10 41 22 11 16 0 0 51 27 10
2024 Non-shift worker 26 33 13 18 9 0 1 60 27 380
2022 Shift worker 55 19 0 19 7 0 0 74 26 20
2022 Non-shift worker 32 33 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 305
2020 Shift worker 43 14 18 16 8 0 0 57 24 15
2020 Non-shift worker 30 40 14 11 5 0 1 70 16 430
2019 Shift worker 48 22 3 21 3 4 0 72 25 30
2019 Non-shift worker 31 37 12 13 6 0 1 69 19 410

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 Shift worker 28 32 26 6 8 0 0 60 14 10
2024 Non-shift worker 40 32 10 10 6 1 0 73 17 380
2022 Shift worker 59 34 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 31 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 310
2020 Shift worker 66 5 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2020 Non-shift worker 38 34 11 12 4 0 0 72 17 425
2019 Shift worker 62 27 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 46 37 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 410

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 Shift worker 36 23 6 19 0 0 16 70 22 10
2024 Non-shift worker 40 27 9 13 11 0 0 67 24 380
2022 Shift worker 63 14 4 11 0 0 8 83 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 42 25 13 8 11 0 1 68 19 310
2020 Shift worker 64 9 15 4 8 0 0 73 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 39 30 13 11 6 0 1 69 17 430
2019 Shift worker 63 18 4 11 0 0 4 84 12 30
2019 Non-shift worker 44 32 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 410

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 31 40 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 32 35 15 13 5 0 0 67 18 380
2022 Shift worker 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 41 34 10 8 6 0 0 75 14 310
2020 Shift worker 57 13 18 4 8 0 0 70 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 39 39 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 430
2019 Shift worker 48 38 3 3 8 0 0 86 11 30
2019 Non-shift worker 45 36 11 4 3 0 0 81 7 415

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 30 23 23 0 11 8 6 61 12 10
2024 Non-shift worker 30 29 19 11 11 0 0 59 22 380
2022 Shift worker 48 27 18 3 4 0 0 75 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 36 29 13 11 11 0 0 65 22 310
2020 Shift worker 67 13 9 4 8 0 0 79 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 31 34 14 11 8 0 1 66 20 430
2019 Shift worker 42 44 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 34 33 13 11 7 1 0 69 19 415

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 10 57 27 6 0 0 0 67 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 35 39 10 10 5 0 0 74 16 380
2022 Shift worker 56 25 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 39 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 305
2020 Shift worker 60 14 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 33 43 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 430
2019 Shift worker 42 35 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 30
2019 Non-shift worker 37 38 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 415

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 38 37 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 10
2024 Non-shift worker 50 32 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 380
2022 Shift worker 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 52 34 8 4 3 0 0 86 7 305
2020 Shift worker 69 14 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 50 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 430
2019 Shift worker 54 39 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 56 32 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 410

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 Shift worker 30 23 37 11 0 0 0 52 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 30 34 14 12 10 0 0 64 21 380
2022 Shift worker 48 31 14 3 4 0 0 79 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 37 29 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 310
2020 Shift worker 57 10 18 6 8 0 0 68 14 15
2020 Non-shift worker 34 34 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 430
2019 Shift worker 49 34 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 30
2019 Non-shift worker 39 32 11 8 8 0 0 72 17 415

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 Shift worker 51 37 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 46 35 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 380
2022 Shift worker 64 15 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 56 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 305
2020 Shift worker 64 6 18 4 8 0 0 70 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 420
2019 Shift worker 55 32 0 6 8 0 0 86 14 30
2019 Non-shift worker 63 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 410

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 20 41 14 6 11 0 8 66 18 10
2024 Non-shift worker 29 35 12 13 11 0 0 64 24 380
2022 Shift worker 27 46 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 36 12 7 11 0 0 70 18 310
2020 Shift worker 39 19 18 15 8 0 0 58 23 15
2020 Non-shift worker 33 36 12 10 8 0 1 70 18 430
2019 Shift worker 27 40 12 14 0 0 7 72 15 30
2019 Non-shift worker 35 33 12 12 7 0 1 69 19 415

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 20 41 15 14 11 0 0 61 24 10
2024 Non-shift worker 34 34 13 12 7 0 1 68 19 380
2022 Shift worker 54 21 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 37 33 15 7 6 0 1 71 14 310
2020 Shift worker 48 13 25 6 8 0 0 61 14 15
2020 Non-shift worker 36 33 14 10 7 1 1 70 16 425
2019 Shift worker 34 41 7 7 7 0 4 78 15 30
2019 Non-shift worker 42 30 13 8 6 0 0 73 15 410

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 30 37 6 19 8 0 0 67 27 10
2024 Non-shift worker 29 42 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 380
2022 Shift worker 65 20 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 38 33 14 8 6 0 1 72 14 305
2020 Shift worker 57 26 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 31 41 13 10 4 1 1 73 14 425
2019 Shift worker 53 33 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 30
2019 Non-shift worker 38 36 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 405

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 48 30 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 380
2022 Shift worker 56 33 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 32 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 310
2020 Shift worker 64 15 13 0 8 0 0 79 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 44 36 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 430
2019 Shift worker 58 25 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 30
2019 Non-shift worker 49 35 10 5 1 0 0 84 5 415

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 Shift worker 71 11 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 10
2024 Non-shift worker 35 29 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 380
2022 Shift worker 47 38 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 20
2022 Non-shift worker 37 30 15 8 9 0 0 67 17 310
2020 Shift worker 67 14 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 15
2020 Non-shift worker 35 31 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 425
2019 Shift worker 60 37 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 39 30 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 410

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 Shift worker 0 39 14 26 11 0 10 41 44 10
2024 Non-shift worker 17 26 29 16 10 1 2 27 43 380
2022 Shift worker 15 19 16 13 32 5 0 48 36 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 24 29 21 10 0 3 32 37 310
2020 Shift worker 9 14 23 44 10 0 0 54 23 15
2020 Non-shift worker 11 25 35 19 10 1 1 29 36 425
2019 Shift worker 10 15 38 3 28 6 0 33 27 30
2019 Non-shift worker 9 23 30 21 15 1 1 37 32 410

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 Shift worker 8 41 17 14 9 0 10 26 55 10
2024 Non-shift worker 18 20 24 17 13 2 5 33 41 380
2022 Shift worker 21 8 11 23 22 10 6 53 34 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 18 26 24 14 2 7 42 30 305
2020 Shift worker 13 6 25 28 15 4 9 49 22 15
2020 Non-shift worker 10 18 27 21 18 2 4 42 30 425
2019 Shift worker 6 13 26 26 11 10 8 45 23 30
2019 Non-shift worker 9 15 24 21 24 5 2 49 26 410

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 Shift worker 16 19 21 23 10 0 10 37 40 10
2024 Non-shift worker 8 17 26 27 18 0 4 47 26 380
2022 Shift worker 3 0 16 31 43 0 7 79 3 20
2022 Non-shift worker 5 15 28 30 19 0 3 50 21 305
2020 Shift worker 4 10 9 22 45 0 9 74 16 15
2020 Non-shift worker 5 11 32 30 21 0 2 52 15 425
2019 Shift worker 0 3 22 24 46 3 3 74 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 4 10 26 32 25 2 2 59 14 410

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 Shift worker 27 0 0 53 20 0 0 73 27 10
2024 Non-shift worker 27 20 22 12 15 0 5 28 49 380
2022 Shift worker 18 8 5 33 29 0 7 67 28 20
2022 Non-shift worker 17 23 21 14 19 2 4 35 43 305
2020 Shift worker 8 10 13 33 27 0 9 66 20 15
2020 Non-shift worker 13 19 26 21 19 1 2 41 33 425
2019 Shift worker 14 4 8 15 42 6 11 69 22 30
2019 Non-shift worker 11 18 25 19 22 2 3 43 31 410

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 Shift worker 19 14 19 19 29 0 0 48 33 10
2024 Non-shift worker 15 17 24 16 17 4 6 38 35 380
2022 Shift worker 12 11 13 9 21 22 12 46 35 20
2022 Non-shift worker 18 19 21 18 13 4 7 35 42 305
2020 Shift worker 8 9 27 13 24 9 9 46 21 15
2020 Non-shift worker 11 15 25 23 19 4 4 45 28 425
2019 Shift worker 12 6 14 30 29 6 4 65 19 30
2019 Non-shift worker 14 13 27 19 20 5 2 41 29 410

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 Shift worker 8 10 45 19 10 8 0 32 19 10
2024 Non-shift worker 17 22 27 13 15 1 4 30 41 380
2022 Shift worker 0 14 28 5 28 17 7 44 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 18 28 18 16 4 4 36 33 305
2020 Shift worker 4 12 32 13 30 0 9 47 17 15
2020 Non-shift worker 11 16 35 17 15 3 3 34 29 425
2019 Shift worker 10 7 7 11 40 13 11 68 23 30
2019 Non-shift worker 10 18 26 20 20 3 2 42 30 410

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 Shift worker 11 0 41 18 30 0 0 48 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 18 20 30 16 13 1 3 30 39 380
2022 Shift worker 11 4 26 38 14 0 7 56 16 20
2022 Non-shift worker 11 22 29 23 12 1 2 36 34 305
2020 Shift worker 8 15 18 43 15 0 0 58 23 15
2020 Non-shift worker 11 20 34 21 11 1 2 33 32 425
2019 Shift worker 6 12 21 25 22 3 11 55 21 30
2019 Non-shift worker 11 19 27 22 18 2 1 41 31 410
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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 Shift worker 10 9 53 8 10 9 0 20 21 10
2024 Non-shift worker 28 28 21 8 7 5 3 61 17 380
2022 Shift worker 46 26 13 4 3 0 8 78 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 25 29 15 9 10 8 4 61 21 310
2020 Shift worker 44 4 25 19 4 0 4 50 24 15
2020 Non-shift worker 21 32 18 8 10 5 6 59 21 430
2019 Shift worker 45 15 15 8 6 7 4 67 16 30
2019 Non-shift worker 28 26 17 11 9 7 3 59 22 410

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 28 19 23 6 19 6 0 49 27 10
2024 Non-shift worker 50 29 6 9 5 1 0 80 14 380
2022 Shift worker 74 12 0 4 3 8 0 92 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 30 7 7 9 2 1 77 16 310
2020 Shift worker 57 0 13 26 4 0 0 57 30 15
2020 Non-shift worker 43 28 10 8 9 1 1 72 18 430
2019 Shift worker 71 13 3 11 3 0 0 84 14 30
2019 Non-shift worker 49 27 8 7 8 0 0 76 16 410

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 Shift worker 28 27 10 30 0 6 0 58 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 50 33 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 380
2022 Shift worker 93 4 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 20
2022 Non-shift worker 51 33 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 310
2020 Shift worker 48 10 22 19 0 0 0 58 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 46 32 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 425
2019 Shift worker 70 19 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2019 Non-shift worker 48 33 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 410

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 47 48 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 43 34 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 380
2022 Shift worker 61 31 0 3 4 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 45 32 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 310
2020 Shift worker 48 18 17 16 0 0 0 67 16 15
2020 Non-shift worker 38 36 15 5 4 1 1 76 9 425
2019 Shift worker 53 32 9 3 0 3 0 87 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 44 35 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 410

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 Shift worker 9 62 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 10
2024 Non-shift worker 36 28 10 5 7 10 4 74 14 380
2022 Shift worker 43 38 4 7 3 5 0 85 10 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 21 12 4 5 8 6 75 11 310

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 Shift worker 30 41 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 10
2024 Non-shift worker 35 29 10 4 7 10 5 74 14 380
2022 Shift worker 54 16 7 11 3 5 4 77 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 20 14 5 6 7 6 72 12 310
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 19 28 33 11 0 0 9 52 12 10
2024 Non-shift worker 44 27 10 5 3 1 10 80 9 380
2022 Shift worker 51 14 10 11 4 0 10 73 17 20
2022 Non-shift worker 41 27 13 5 3 2 11 77 8 310
2020 Shift worker 49 22 15 0 8 0 5 75 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 41 26 18 3 4 1 6 73 7 425
2019 Shift worker 61 14 19 0 0 3 4 80 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 42 26 16 4 5 2 5 73 10 410

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 28 18 48 6 0 0 0 46 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 44 29 12 9 6 0 0 74 14 380
2022 Shift worker 74 15 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 30 12 9 5 1 1 73 14 310
2020 Shift worker 54 15 18 4 8 0 0 70 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 40 31 14 8 7 0 1 71 15 425
2019 Shift worker 67 18 12 0 0 3 0 88 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 45 24 14 6 7 1 1 71 14 410

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 38 17 28 11 0 0 6 58 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 50 23 9 8 6 2 2 75 15 380
2022 Shift worker 69 7 9 7 0 0 8 82 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 23 11 4 6 1 2 78 11 305
2020 Shift worker 58 9 18 0 14 0 0 68 14 15
2020 Non-shift worker 46 25 15 6 5 1 1 73 12 430

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 Shift worker 30 8 46 16 0 0 0 38 16 10
2024 Non-shift worker 47 30 11 5 5 0 1 78 11 380
2022 Shift worker 58 22 5 12 3 0 0 80 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 47 32 11 4 4 0 0 80 8 310
2020 Shift worker 54 4 18 6 8 9 0 64 16 15
2020 Non-shift worker 46 32 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 430
2019 Shift worker 53 36 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2019 Non-shift worker 51 23 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 410

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 Shift worker 37 23 23 0 11 6 0 64 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 56 21 7 3 6 2 3 82 10 380
2022 Shift worker 58 15 0 0 4 7 17 95 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 56 18 7 5 8 2 4 79 13 310

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 Shift worker 28 39 27 6 0 0 0 68 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 51 30 9 4 5 0 0 81 9 380
2022 Shift worker 78 11 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 52 26 9 7 6 0 0 78 12 310
2020 Shift worker 60 17 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 49 26 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 430
2019 Shift worker 61 28 0 4 0 3 4 96 4 30
2019 Non-shift worker 51 25 10 7 6 0 1 77 13 415

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 Shift worker 60 33 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 86 10 1 1 1 0 1 96 3 380
2022 Shift worker 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 85 11 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 305
2019 Shift worker 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 82 13 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 410
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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 Shift worker 31 39 11 0 9 0 10 78 10 10
2024 Non-shift worker 30 28 17 9 10 6 0 62 20 380
2022 Shift worker 45 36 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 25 14 9 7 9 1 66 17 305
2020 Shift worker 52 21 13 6 8 0 0 73 14 15
2020 Non-shift worker 34 26 17 9 7 7 1 65 17 430
2019 Shift worker 49 39 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 36 28 14 6 8 7 1 69 15 410

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 Shift worker 20 36 19 6 19 0 0 56 25 10
2024 Non-shift worker 22 27 16 14 17 4 0 51 32 380
2022 Shift worker 52 25 4 11 8 0 0 77 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 28 16 12 12 4 1 58 25 305
2020 Shift worker 39 25 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 15
2020 Non-shift worker 30 27 18 12 10 3 1 58 23 425
2019 Shift worker 55 31 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 33 30 14 9 10 4 0 66 20 410

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 Shift worker 20 18 37 14 11 0 0 38 25 10
2024 Non-shift worker 18 19 20 17 20 7 0 40 39 380
2022 Shift worker 38 29 0 15 8 10 0 74 26 20
2022 Non-shift worker 21 26 18 15 13 5 1 50 30 305
2020 Shift worker 39 0 40 4 8 9 0 43 13 15
2020 Non-shift worker 21 30 17 15 13 3 1 53 29 430
2019 Shift worker 43 36 8 4 3 6 0 84 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 25 28 17 11 11 7 0 58 24 410

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 Shift worker 31 19 30 0 20 0 0 50 20 10
2024 Non-shift worker 19 24 16 17 23 2 0 43 40 380
2022 Shift worker 53 28 4 15 0 0 0 81 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 25 25 19 12 15 3 1 52 28 305
2020 Shift worker 52 0 24 13 12 0 0 52 24 15
2020 Non-shift worker 21 31 15 14 16 2 1 53 31 430
2019 Shift worker 46 24 14 8 3 6 0 74 12 30
2019 Non-shift worker 24 30 17 15 11 4 0 56 27 410

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 Shift worker 52 42 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 56 23 9 3 1 7 1 86 5 380
2022 Shift worker 75 4 8 0 0 8 5 91 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 59 23 9 2 1 4 1 87 4 310
2020 Shift worker 68 13 9 6 0 0 4 84 7 15
2020 Non-shift worker 59 23 7 3 3 4 1 86 6 425
2019 Shift worker 84 8 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 60 19 10 3 3 5 1 84 6 415
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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 Shift worker 20 50 16 0 8 0 6 74 9 10
2024 Non-shift worker 24 40 16 10 7 2 0 65 18 380
2022 Shift worker 47 39 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 20
2022 Non-shift worker 25 43 14 9 6 2 1 70 16 310
2020 Shift worker 60 13 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 25 42 21 8 2 1 0 69 10 425
2019 Shift worker 46 43 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 30
2019 Non-shift worker 31 42 17 6 3 1 0 74 9 410

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 Shift worker 0 28 47 16 8 0 0 28 25 10
2024 Non-shift worker 10 25 21 22 20 3 0 36 43 380
2022 Shift worker 30 45 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 31 22 16 12 3 1 48 29 310
2020 Shift worker 54 9 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 15
2020 Non-shift worker 16 31 20 20 9 3 1 49 30 425
2019 Shift worker 35 40 13 6 0 7 0 80 6 30
2019 Non-shift worker 17 33 19 18 8 5 1 53 27 410

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 Shift worker 10 27 38 11 8 6 0 40 20 10
2024 Non-shift worker 26 36 14 10 9 4 1 65 20 380
2022 Shift worker 30 52 6 7 0 4 0 86 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 31 35 13 8 10 3 1 69 18 310
2020 Shift worker 48 14 9 21 4 0 4 65 26 15
2020 Non-shift worker 33 33 16 9 7 2 1 68 16 430
2019 Shift worker 39 32 10 11 4 4 0 74 16 30
2019 Non-shift worker 39 35 11 7 5 2 2 76 13 410

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 Shift worker 28 31 16 0 19 6 0 63 20 10
2024 Non-shift worker 25 34 21 9 7 3 1 61 16 380
2022 Shift worker 52 28 5 7 0 8 0 87 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 37 20 7 6 2 1 66 13 310
2020 Shift worker 39 25 18 6 8 0 4 66 15 15
2020 Non-shift worker 28 32 24 8 6 3 0 62 14 425
2019 Shift worker 39 35 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 30
2019 Non-shift worker 35 35 16 6 5 3 0 72 11 410

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 Shift worker 26 27 22 0 19 6 0 57 20 10
2024 Non-shift worker 21 21 17 11 15 12 3 49 31 380
2022 Shift worker 29 23 13 4 7 14 10 67 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 22 24 17 11 13 10 2 53 28 310
2020 Shift worker 44 4 14 9 10 9 9 59 24 15
2020 Non-shift worker 22 18 20 14 14 11 2 46 31 430
2019 Shift worker 46 19 6 12 11 4 3 69 25 30
2019 Non-shift worker 22 22 19 11 12 12 3 51 26 410

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 Shift worker 22 10 30 0 27 10 0 36 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 20 28 18 17 13 4 0 50 31 380
2022 Shift worker 61 17 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 27 29 18 12 11 2 1 58 24 305
2020 Shift worker 45 8 18 5 14 9 0 58 21 15
2020 Non-shift worker 24 32 21 11 8 3 1 58 20 425
2019 Shift worker 42 32 9 11 3 3 0 76 15 30
2019 Non-shift worker 27 30 18 12 10 3 1 59 23 410

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 Shift worker 60 10 24 6 0 0 0 60 40 10
2024 Non-shift worker 43 26 11 5 8 2 6 46 54 380
2022 Shift worker 60 13 3 0 0 17 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 23 9 7 7 1 7 310
2020 Shift worker 58 24 9 0 9 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 48 20 11 7 4 2 8 430
2019 Shift worker 37 33 7 12 4 0 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 53 19 13 4 3 1 6 410

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 Shift worker 34 31 25 10 0 0 0 34 66 10
2024 Non-shift worker 54 9 7 4 8 3 15 66 34 380

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 Shift worker 62 0 32 0 0 6 0 66 34 10
2024 Non-shift worker 73 6 5 4 2 5 6 81 19 380
2022 Shift worker 84 4 0 0 0 0 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 74 3 5 3 4 3 8 310
2020 Shift worker 62 18 13 0 6 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 72 8 3 2 4 3 7 425
2019 Shift worker 76 4 4 8 0 4 4 30
2019 Non-shift worker 73 6 4 3 3 3 7 410

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 Shift worker 54 8 27 0 11 0 0 54 46 10
2024 Non-shift worker 73 7 2 4 1 2 11 84 16 380

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 Shift worker 54 8 27 0 11 0 0 54 46 10
2024 Non-shift worker 65 10 6 3 4 2 10 73 27 380

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 Shift worker 10 20 28 18 19 0 6 31 39 10
2024 Non-shift worker 17 20 13 18 24 4 5 40 45 380
2022 Shift worker 31 26 15 13 7 7 0 62 22 20
2022 Non-shift worker 18 25 13 15 16 3 10 50 35 310
2020 Shift worker 40 9 18 9 19 0 4 51 30 15
2020 Non-shift worker 18 22 17 15 18 2 7 44 37 430
2019 Shift worker 37 19 14 7 15 7 0 61 24 30
2019 Non-shift worker 21 21 13 17 18 4 6 47 38 410

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 Shift worker 10 19 31 16 8 16 0 34 29 10
2024 Non-shift worker 20 34 17 14 9 4 1 57 24 380
2022 Shift worker 27 45 16 4 4 5 0 75 9 20
2022 Non-shift worker 26 33 21 9 7 4 1 61 17 310
2020 Shift worker 28 20 19 17 6 9 0 53 26 15
2020 Non-shift worker 20 41 19 9 5 4 1 65 15 425
2019 Shift worker 32 42 9 6 4 7 0 80 11 30
2019 Non-shift worker 25 40 15 11 6 3 0 67 18 410

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 Shift worker 19 43 19 11 8 0 0 62 19 10
2024 Non-shift worker 32 32 16 10 7 3 0 66 18 380
2022 Shift worker 55 37 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 38 31 14 5 7 3 1 72 13 310
2020 Shift worker 45 25 14 16 0 0 0 70 16 15
2020 Non-shift worker 33 35 14 9 5 3 1 71 15 420
2019 Shift worker 65 29 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 41 35 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 410

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 Shift worker 20 43 7 31 0 0 0 63 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 34 25 17 6 5 11 2 68 13 380
2022 Shift worker 37 43 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 37 14 4 3 9 0 77 7 310
2020 Shift worker 51 22 13 4 6 0 4 76 11 15
2020 Non-shift worker 35 36 14 5 3 6 1 76 9 425
2019 Shift worker 64 18 3 4 4 3 4 88 9 30
2019 Non-shift worker 42 29 15 6 5 3 0 74 11 410

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 Shift worker 20 22 7 22 0 30 0 60 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 29 20 17 8 6 20 2 61 17 380
2022 Shift worker 41 32 23 0 0 0 5 76 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 29 32 18 4 2 11 2 71 8 305
2020 Shift worker 54 26 9 0 6 0 4 84 7 15
2020 Non-shift worker 37 33 15 5 4 5 1 74 10 430

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 Shift worker 41 9 14 22 9 7 0 53 33 10
2024 Non-shift worker 36 33 9 5 6 7 4 77 13 380
2022 Shift worker 56 23 8 7 0 0 6 84 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 29 10 5 5 4 5 78 11 310
2020 Shift worker 64 13 13 0 6 0 4 80 7 15
2020 Non-shift worker 43 31 9 5 6 5 2 79 11 425

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 Shift worker 0 11 29 0 30 7 22 43 16 10
2024 Non-shift worker 3 5 9 6 38 6 32 72 13 380
2022 Shift worker 5 9 10 0 45 9 21 65 20 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 5 7 5 40 4 33 72 17 305

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 Shift worker 11 30 32 0 0 27 0 56 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 8 12 21 3 5 43 9 40 16 380
2022 Shift worker 31 6 12 0 0 43 8 75 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 14 14 21 3 3 36 10 52 10 305

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 Shift worker 39 37 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 10
2024 Non-shift worker 46 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 380
2022 Shift worker 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 30 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 310
2020 Shift worker 64 13 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 15
2020 Non-shift worker 51 30 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 430
2019 Shift worker 74 19 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 55 30 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 410

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 Shift worker 30 16 38 11 0 6 0 48 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 27 29 18 14 12 0 0 55 26 380
2022 Shift worker 63 23 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 27 16 9 13 1 0 61 23 310
2020 Shift worker 48 25 15 4 8 0 0 73 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 34 29 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 430
2019 Shift worker 63 20 8 0 7 3 0 85 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 42 28 15 8 7 0 0 71 15 405

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 Shift worker 30 32 21 16 0 0 0 62 16 10
2024 Non-shift worker 28 31 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 380
2022 Shift worker 58 20 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 32 33 15 10 9 1 0 64 20 310
2020 Shift worker 48 25 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 15
2020 Non-shift worker 33 30 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 425
2019 Shift worker 63 15 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 30
2019 Non-shift worker 41 30 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 410
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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 Shift worker 28 0 33 19 8 6 6 32 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 27 25 15 14 14 4 1 55 29 380
2022 Shift worker 44 5 16 9 11 16 0 57 24 20
2022 Non-shift worker 30 20 14 15 14 3 5 54 31 310
2020 Shift worker 51 0 28 10 8 4 0 53 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 32 20 18 13 12 2 3 55 26 425
2019 Shift worker 46 7 15 8 7 14 3 64 18 30
2019 Non-shift worker 38 22 16 10 10 2 1 63 21 410

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 Shift worker 41 18 40 10
2024 Non-shift worker 48 26 25 380
2022 Shift worker 28 46 26 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 23 25 310
2020 Shift worker 21 36 43 15
2020 Non-shift worker 33 32 34 430
2019 Shift worker 32 35 34 30
2019 Non-shift worker 30 31 39 415

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 Non-shift worker 11 15 41 6 18 10 175
2022 Non-shift worker 11 14 42 7 20 7 150
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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 Non-shift worker 12 88 380
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 310

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 33 67 50
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 40

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 64 36 50
2022 Non-shift worker 73 27 40

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 40

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 50
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 15 85 50
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 40

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 40

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 33 67 50
2022 Non-shift worker 35 65 40

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 51 49 50
2022 Non-shift worker 50 50 40

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 38 62 50
2022 Non-shift worker 35 65 40

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 41 59 50
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 40

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 34 66 50
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 40

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 41 59 50
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 40

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 25 75 50
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 40

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 40

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 40

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 44 56 50
2022 Non-shift worker 62 38 40

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 27 73 50
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 40

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 21 79 50
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 40

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 46 54 50
2022 Non-shift worker 53 47 40

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 15 85 50
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 40

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 40

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 40

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 40

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 40

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 40

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 14 86 50
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 40

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 36 64 50
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 40

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 10 90 45
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 35

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 12 88 45
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 35

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 35

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 35

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 35

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 35

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 35

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 21 79 35

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 35

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 31 69 45
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 35

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 35

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 41 59 45
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 35

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 35

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 49 51 45
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 35

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 19 81 45
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 18 11 10 4 8 39 10 57 24 380
2022 Shift worker 29 0 12 4 0 45 10 64 9 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 11 10 7 8 42 8 48 31 310
2020 Shift worker 34 0 24 9 14 5 14 42 29 15
2020 Non-shift worker 17 15 17 7 8 29 8 50 24 430
2019 Shift worker 48 4 14 7 0 21 7 71 10 30
2019 Non-shift worker 17 16 18 6 9 26 8 50 22 415

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 Non-shift worker 25 23 17 5 7 21 2 62 16 380
2022 Shift worker 60 16 5 3 0 16 0 90 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 25 32 13 7 6 16 1 68 16 310
2020 Shift worker 39 0 24 4 19 4 10 45 27 15
2020 Non-shift worker 25 29 19 7 6 13 1 63 15 430
2019 Shift worker 58 21 7 3 0 11 0 89 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 31 30 16 7 6 8 2 68 14 415
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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 Shift worker 0 100 10
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 380
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 310

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 37 63 30
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 20

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 74 26 30
2022 Non-shift worker 75 25 20

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 20

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 20

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 20

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 39 61 30
2022 Non-shift worker 21 79 20

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 42 58 20

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 14 86 30
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 20

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 20

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 26 74 30
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 20

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 27 73 30
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 20

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 20

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 20

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 20

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 19 81 30
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 20

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 30 70 30
2022 Non-shift worker 51 49 20

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 20

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 20

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 20

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 20

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 20

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 20

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 20

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 63 37 30
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 20

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 20

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 22 78 30
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 20

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 20

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 20

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 20

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 20

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 20

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 35 65 30
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 20

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 20

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 49 51 30
2022 Non-shift worker 42 58 20

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 20

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 77 23 30
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 20

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 17 83 30
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 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
2024 Non-shift worker 18 12 14 4 4 38 9 57 16 380
2022 Shift worker 40 0 12 4 0 38 5 71 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 16 12 17 3 6 40 6 52 16 310
2020 Shift worker 34 0 31 9 6 5 14 42 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 17 14 20 2 6 34 8 53 13 430
2019 Shift worker 45 7 14 4 0 21 10 74 6 30
2019 Non-shift worker 18 15 20 5 4 30 8 53 15 410

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 Non-shift worker 25 27 15 5 4 22 2 68 12 380
2022 Shift worker 60 20 8 0 0 12 0 90 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 31 18 3 5 15 1 71 9 310
2020 Shift worker 34 4 28 9 6 9 10 47 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 28 26 20 3 5 16 2 66 10 430
2019 Shift worker 54 21 14 0 0 11 0 84 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 34 30 14 5 5 11 1 73 10 410
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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 Shift worker 34 37 19 0 0 0 10 38 62 10
2024 Non-shift worker 42 24 14 6 11 1 3 43 57 375
2022 Shift worker 43 15 3 18 11 5 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 45 22 15 7 9 0 2 305
2020 Shift worker 45 17 34 4 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 47 27 13 5 6 1 1 425
2019 Shift worker 38 12 18 15 11 3 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 41 26 17 7 8 0 1 405

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 Shift worker 34 10 29 0 19 0 8 37 63 10
2024 Non-shift worker 19 22 23 15 21 0 0 19 81 380
2022 Shift worker 32 17 36 8 7 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 19 22 23 16 18 0 1 305
2020 Shift worker 64 12 13 6 4 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 18 26 22 18 16 0 0 425
2019 Shift worker 36 22 20 6 12 0 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 21 24 30 14 9 0 1 410

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 Shift worker 10 43 10 16 11 0 10 12 88 10
2024 Non-shift worker 27 28 19 11 13 0 1 27 73 380
2022 Shift worker 49 22 16 8 0 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 30 26 21 9 11 0 2 305
2020 Shift worker 77 4 9 6 4 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 30 32 20 9 7 0 2 425
2019 Shift worker 46 17 19 6 4 3 6 30
2019 Non-shift worker 35 27 20 10 4 1 3 405

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 Shift worker 37 0 17 10 19 0 18 45 55 10
2024 Non-shift worker 18 16 20 15 30 0 1 18 82 380
2022 Shift worker 22 25 26 0 26 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 17 17 21 16 26 1 2 305
2020 Shift worker 47 21 17 5 10 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 25 22 19 13 18 1 2 425
2019 Shift worker 19 37 16 7 15 3 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 26 23 23 12 13 1 2 405

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 Shift worker 54 13 25 0 0 0 8 59 41 10
2024 Non-shift worker 46 21 11 7 8 0 7 49 51 375
2022 Shift worker 75 9 0 4 7 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 41 21 16 8 8 0 5 305
2020 Shift worker 71 10 19 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 44 23 13 8 7 1 4 425
2019 Shift worker 64 15 14 0 0 0 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 49 23 14 5 3 0 5 410

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 Shift worker 52 23 25 0 0 0 0 52 48 10
2024 Non-shift worker 30 21 17 14 15 0 2 30 70 380
2022 Shift worker 60 28 0 9 3 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 21 19 10 15 0 2 310
2020 Shift worker 58 8 13 6 14 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 30 25 18 13 12 1 1 430
2019 Shift worker 41 21 15 23 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 37 27 18 9 8 0 1 410

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 Shift worker 20 47 0 27 6 0 0 20 80 10
2024 Non-shift worker 30 27 21 9 11 1 1 31 69 380
2022 Shift worker 52 31 13 4 0 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 35 28 15 10 8 1 3 305
2020 Shift worker 43 19 24 6 8 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 32 28 18 10 9 1 2 430
2019 Shift worker 48 17 12 4 6 9 4 30
2019 Non-shift worker 35 30 17 9 7 1 1 415

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 Shift worker 29 19 19 33 0 0 0 29 71 10
2024 Non-shift worker 24 25 22 13 15 0 1 24 76 380
2022 Shift worker 42 28 16 3 11 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 26 27 20 12 10 0 3 305
2020 Shift worker 49 9 24 10 8 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 28 29 23 10 9 1 1 425
2019 Shift worker 42 33 12 4 6 3 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 30 29 21 10 8 0 1 410

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 Shift worker 29 28 27 16 0 0 0 29 71 10
2024 Non-shift worker 32 28 17 11 11 0 0 32 68 380
2022 Shift worker 39 38 4 11 4 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 36 26 19 10 8 0 2 305
2020 Shift worker 49 4 30 13 4 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 30 32 18 10 8 1 1 425
2019 Shift worker 49 32 10 4 6 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 34 28 22 7 8 0 1 410

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 Shift worker 30 23 17 15 11 0 6 31 69 10
2024 Non-shift worker 42 22 14 10 12 0 1 42 58 380
2022 Shift worker 61 14 17 0 4 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 44 24 10 10 11 0 0 310
2020 Shift worker 58 9 18 4 10 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 40 24 15 10 9 1 1 425
2019 Shift worker 61 11 16 9 0 3 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 45 22 15 6 9 1 1 410

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 Shift worker 41 18 21 8 12 0 0 41 59 10
2024 Non-shift worker 52 22 13 6 6 0 1 53 47 380
2022 Shift worker 72 25 3 0 0 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 52 23 12 7 4 0 1 305
2020 Shift worker 46 29 15 4 5 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 32 28 21 9 9 1 1 430

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 Shift worker 29 13 28 11 20 0 0 29 71 10
2024 Non-shift worker 37 25 21 9 7 0 1 37 63 380
2022 Shift worker 22 52 8 10 3 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 38 25 19 9 8 0 1 305
2020 Shift worker 53 17 24 6 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 32 26 19 10 11 1 1 430
2019 Shift worker 58 17 11 11 0 3 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 35 35 15 7 6 1 1 410

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 Shift worker 34 33 33 0 0 0 0 34 66 10
2024 Non-shift worker 44 18 15 8 13 1 3 45 55 380
2022 Shift worker 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 55 22 11 5 5 0 2 305
2020 Shift worker 66 9 15 0 9 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 41 22 18 8 9 1 2 430
2019 Shift worker 74 14 4 8 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 55 24 12 5 2 0 2 410

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 Shift worker 45 20 15 11 9 0 0 45 55 10
2024 Non-shift worker 39 28 17 8 7 0 1 40 60 380
2022 Shift worker 31 47 18 4 0 0 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 39 29 17 7 7 0 1 305
2020 Shift worker 68 4 17 6 5 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 31 29 21 7 10 0 1 430

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 Shift worker 41 33 7 11 9 0 0 41 59 10
2024 Non-shift worker 70 9 6 2 2 1 10 79 21 380

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 Shift worker 41 33 7 11 9 0 0 41 59 10
2024 Non-shift worker 64 13 7 2 6 1 7 70 30 380

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 Shift worker 60 20 11 0 0 9 0 65 35 10
2024 Non-shift worker 74 8 4 3 4 1 6 80 20 380
2022 Shift worker 83 4 3 0 5 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 73 8 7 1 4 1 5 305
2020 Shift worker 84 0 10 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 68 12 5 4 5 2 4 425
2019 Shift worker 85 0 7 8 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 69 11 7 4 4 0 5 410

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 Shift worker 60 0 17 11 11 0 0 60 40 10
2024 Non-shift worker 63 20 9 3 3 0 3 65 35 375
2022 Shift worker 82 5 3 0 5 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 67 19 7 3 1 0 2 305
2020 Shift worker 58 4 34 4 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 57 24 9 3 3 1 2 430
2019 Shift worker 67 25 9 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 52 29 12 3 2 0 2 410

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 Shift worker 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 20 10
2024 Non-shift worker 64 15 7 5 7 1 1 65 35 380
2022 Shift worker 79 12 0 0 5 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 67 11 9 3 8 0 2 305
2020 Shift worker 69 6 25 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 59 18 9 7 6 0 1 425
2019 Shift worker 83 11 3 3 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 60 17 9 4 7 0 3 410

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 Shift worker 45 11 9 0 0 0 35 69 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 64 10 3 3 1 0 19 79 21 380
2022 Shift worker 72 8 5 0 0 0 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 63 8 4 1 1 1 23 305
2020 Shift worker 70 0 25 0 0 0 5 15
2020 Non-shift worker 53 10 6 2 2 0 27 430
2019 Shift worker 65 8 0 4 0 0 22 30
2019 Non-shift worker 59 11 4 2 1 1 22 405

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 Shift worker 71 0 20 0 0 9 0 78 22 10
2024 Non-shift worker 69 16 5 2 2 1 5 74 26 380
2022 Shift worker 68 13 5 0 9 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 72 13 5 3 1 0 5 305
2020 Shift worker 81 0 19 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 67 18 6 3 2 0 5 430
2019 Shift worker 83 10 4 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 62 18 10 1 2 0 6 405

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 Shift worker 54 7 20 10 0 9 0 59 41 10
2024 Non-shift worker 61 16 9 3 6 1 5 64 36 380
2022 Shift worker 70 0 3 0 22 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 76 10 4 2 2 0 6 305
2020 Shift worker 68 4 29 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 71 14 6 2 3 1 4 430
2019 Shift worker 73 14 8 3 3 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 75 12 4 2 1 0 5 410

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 Shift worker 54 19 20 7 0 0 0 54 46 10
2024 Non-shift worker 54 22 11 6 4 0 3 56 44 380
2022 Shift worker 54 24 17 0 0 0 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 23 14 3 4 0 3 305
2020 Shift worker 66 4 15 9 5 0 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 44 30 13 6 3 1 3 425
2019 Shift worker 65 21 10 4 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-shift worker 56 23 11 5 2 0 3 410

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 Shift worker 19 13 30 10 19 0 10 35 32 10
2024 Non-shift worker 9 25 36 20 10 0 0 34 30 380
2022 Shift worker 10 34 50 7 0 0 0 43 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 14 23 38 16 9 0 0 37 25 310
2020 Shift worker 38 25 18 19 0 0 0 62 19 15
2020 Non-shift worker 14 29 32 19 7 0 0 42 26 425
2019 Shift worker 24 40 33 3 0 0 0 64 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 17 33 35 11 4 0 0 50 15 410

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 Shift worker 11 16 16 10 24 0 23 44 35 10
2024 Non-shift worker 18 22 34 16 9 0 0 25 41 380
2022 Shift worker 7 0 50 23 15 5 0 40 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 22 36 18 11 0 1 30 34 310
2020 Shift worker 13 19 28 25 15 0 0 40 32 15
2020 Non-shift worker 13 22 39 17 9 0 0 26 35 430
2019 Shift worker 0 16 35 17 29 0 3 48 16 30
2019 Non-shift worker 9 18 39 21 13 0 0 34 27 410

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 Shift worker 20 28 41 11 0 0 0 47 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 17 41 20 10 9 4 0 60 19 380
2022 Shift worker 48 28 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 38 16 8 6 3 1 69 14 310
2020 Shift worker 48 35 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 15
2020 Non-shift worker 36 37 15 7 3 1 0 74 10 425
2019 Shift worker 45 32 17 3 0 4 0 80 3 30
2019 Non-shift worker 34 37 13 7 4 3 0 75 12 410

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 35 19 15 30 0 10
2024 Non-shift worker 9 24 36 23 9 380
2022 Shift worker 11 38 26 25 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 27 32 20 7 310

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 Shift worker 49 10 22 11 0 7 0 64 12 10
2024 Non-shift worker 48 29 10 5 3 3 1 81 9 380
2022 Shift worker 76 17 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 45 30 11 5 5 3 1 78 11 310
2020 Shift worker 53 8 35 0 0 0 4 64 0 15
2020 Non-shift worker 42 28 15 5 5 4 1 74 11 425

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 Shift worker 49 0 33 18 0 0 0 49 18 10
2024 Non-shift worker 45 23 10 11 10 1 1 69 21 380
2022 Shift worker 57 16 8 16 4 0 0 73 20 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 29 8 8 9 3 0 74 17 310
2020 Shift worker 60 0 25 11 0 0 4 63 12 15
2020 Non-shift worker 34 27 13 13 8 4 1 64 23 425

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 Shift worker 49 0 33 11 0 7 0 53 12 10
2024 Non-shift worker 56 26 7 5 5 0 0 82 10 380
2022 Shift worker 76 17 0 3 4 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 54 26 6 5 6 2 0 82 11 310
2020 Shift worker 48 19 22 10 0 0 0 68 10 15
2020 Non-shift worker 47 28 8 10 5 2 1 76 15 430

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 Shift worker 20 25 24 11 20 0 0 45 31 10
2024 Non-shift worker 16 35 16 17 13 2 0 52 31 380
2022 Shift worker 56 24 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 24 38 15 11 11 2 0 62 22 305
2020 Shift worker 48 9 26 0 17 0 0 57 17 15
2020 Non-shift worker 26 31 17 12 11 3 0 59 23 430
2019 Shift worker 55 26 8 7 0 4 0 84 7 30
2019 Non-shift worker 26 33 17 13 9 2 0 60 22 415

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 Non-shift worker 15 46 12 14 7 4 2 65 22 110
2022 Non-shift worker 17 51 10 15 5 1 1 69 20 85
2019 Non-shift worker 28 38 14 9 8 1 1 68 18 85
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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 Shift worker 19 81 10
2024 Non-shift worker 21 79 380
2022 Shift worker 7 93 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 310
2020 Shift worker 6 94 15
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 425
2019 Shift worker 8 92 30
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 415

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
2024 Non-shift worker 44 56 80
2022 Non-shift worker 57 43 40

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 70 30 80
2022 Non-shift worker 78 22 40

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
2024 Non-shift worker 40 45 6 6 0 2 0 87 6 55
2022 Non-shift worker 28 46 4 15 6 2 0 75 21 30

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 49 0 39 11 0 0 0 49 11 10
2024 Non-shift worker 47 28 8 8 5 2 2 78 14 380
2022 Shift worker 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 44 33 8 6 3 3 3 82 10 310
2020 Shift worker 73 0 17 6 0 4 0 76 7 15
2020 Non-shift worker 45 27 11 7 5 2 3 76 13 425
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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 Shift worker 11 53 10
2024 Non-shift worker 16 70 380
2022 Shift worker 20 65 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 77 310
2020 Shift worker 18 49 15
2020 Non-shift worker 17 62 430

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 42 58 65
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 25

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
2024 Non-shift worker 13 15 14 19 33 0 6 31 55 65
2022 Non-shift worker 16 26 19 10 21 0 9 46 34 25

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
2024 Non-shift worker 1 12 8 21 47 0 11 15 76 65
2022 Non-shift worker 6 11 16 3 40 0 25 23 56 25

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 Shift worker 26 8 42 8 0 0 16 30 70 10
2024 Non-shift worker 37 12 9 5 3 6 28 56 44 380
2022 Shift worker 38 16 8 3 7 16 13 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 11 8 5 4 2 24 310
2020 Shift worker 70 0 19 0 5 0 5 15
2020 Non-shift worker 47 16 8 6 5 4 13 430
2019 Shift worker 52 17 7 4 4 0 16 30
2019 Non-shift worker 47 15 12 7 9 2 8 410
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