2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 98. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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.

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	41	4	14	5	0	77	19	305
2022	Part-time	37	60	0	0	3	0	97	3	20
2020	Full-time	35	43	5	14	3	0	78	17	430
2020	Part-time	37	45	0	12	0	6	87	13	15

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	35	7	5	4	2	84	9	305
2022	Part-time	45	38	0	11	5	0	84	16	20
2020	Full-time	38	33	10	14	4	0	72	19	430
2020	Part-time	43	22	21	8	0	6	70	8	15
2019	Full-time	47	34	5	10	5	0	80	15	420
2019	Part-time	68	20	0	12	0	0	88	12	15

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	31	11	15	8	0	0	65	24	305
2022	Part-time	42	37	0	18	3	0	0	79	21	20
2020	Full-time	31	39	14	11	5	0	0	70	16	430
2020	Part-time	25	30	13	12	6	0	13	64	22	15
2019	Full-time	31	37	12	13	6	0	1	68	20	415
2019	Part-time	56	15	5	10	7	7	0	77	18	20

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
2022	Full-time	46	31	11	8	4	0	0	78	11	305
2022	Part-time	55	33	6	5	0	0	0	89	5	20
2020	Full-time	39	33	11	13	4	0	0	72	17	425
2020	Part-time	57	11	13	5	0	8	6	79	6	15
2019	Full-time	46	37	8	7	2	0	1	83	9	415
2019	Part-time	73	20	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	20

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
2022	Full-time	44	24	12	8	10	0	1	69	19	305
2022	Part-time	39	31	14	8	4	0	3	73	12	20
2020	Full-time	39	30	13	11	6	0	0	69	17	430
2020	Part-time	52	11	18	5	8	0	6	68	13	15
2019	Full-time	44	31	11	9	5	1	0	76	13	420
2019	Part-time	65	16	0	0	7	5	7	92	8	20

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	36	9	8	6	0	78	13	305
2022	Part-time	32	34	24	6	4	0	66	10	20
2020	Full-time	39	38	12	6	4	0	78	10	430
2020	Part-time	58	31	0	5	0	6	95	5	15
2019	Full-time	44	37	11	4	4	0	81	8	420
2019	Part-time	72	23	5	0	0	0	95	0	20

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	27	14	10	11	0	0	65	21	305
2022	Part-time	25	51	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	20
2020	Full-time	32	33	14	11	8	0	1	66	20	430
2020	Part-time	44	31	6	5	8	0	6	80	13	15
2019	Full-time	34	34	12	11	7	1	0	69	19	420
2019	Part-time	44	33	10	5	7	0	0	78	12	20

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	38	12	12	3	0	74	14	305
2022	Part-time	24	39	12	18	3	5	65	22	20
2020	Full-time	34	42	13	7	4	0	76	11	430
2020	Part-time	39	40	6	0	8	6	85	8	15
2019	Full-time	37	37	12	11	4	0	74	14	420
2019	Part-time	43	50	0	0	7	0	93	7	20

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	34	8	3	2	0	87	6	305
2022	Part-time	63	19	0	9	4	5	86	14	20
2020	Full-time	51	34	10	3	2	0	85	5	430
2020	Part-time	46	30	18	0	0	6	81	0	15
2019	Full-time	56	32	7	3	1	0	88	5	415
2019	Part-time	49	39	5	7	0	0	88	7	20

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	28	13	10	9	0	67	20	305
2022	Part-time	32	43	13	3	9	0	76	12	20
2020	Full-time	35	32	14	10	8	1	67	18	430
2020	Part-time	44	42	0	0	8	6	92	8	15
2019	Full-time	39	32	12	9	8	0	71	17	420
2019	Part-time	50	39	5	0	7	0	88	7	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	29	8	4	2	0	86	6	305
2022	Part-time	52	32	13	0	3	0	83	3	20
2020	Full-time	58	28	9	3	2	0	86	5	425
2020	Part-time	58	19	11	5	0	6	83	5	15
2019	Full-time	63	26	6	3	1	0	89	5	420
2019	Part-time	66	29	5	0	0	0	95	0	20

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	37	12	7	10	0	70	18	305
2022	Part-time	35	36	14	11	4	0	70	16	20
2020	Full-time	33	37	12	10	8	1	70	18	430
2020	Part-time	46	11	6	22	8	6	61	32	15
2019	Full-time	34	33	12	12	7	1	68	19	420
2019	Part-time	43	30	10	5	7	5	77	13	20

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	31	14	8	6	0	1	72	14	305
2022	Part-time	22	45	20	8	4	0	0	68	12	20
2020	Full-time	36	32	15	9	7	1	0	69	16	430
2020	Part-time	46	29	0	19	0	0	6	80	20	15
2019	Full-time	40	31	13	8	7	0	1	72	15	420
2019	Part-time	53	35	5	0	7	0	0	88	7	20

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	31	13	9	6	0	1	72	15	305
2022	Part-time	33	46	17	0	4	0	0	79	4	20
2020	Full-time	32	40	13	9	4	1	1	73	14	425
2020	Part-time	51	24	0	19	0	0	6	80	20	15
2019	Full-time	38	36	12	9	6	0	0	74	14	410
2019	Part-time	55	34	5	7	0	0	0	88	7	20

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	32	11	6	4	0	79	10	305
2022	Part-time	36	40	3	18	3	0	76	21	20
2020	Full-time	44	36	11	5	4	1	80	9	430
2020	Part-time	71	18	5	0	0	6	95	0	15
2019	Full-time	48	35	11	4	2	0	84	6	420
2019	Part-time	78	13	5	5	0	0	91	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	30	15	8	9	0	68	17	305
2022	Part-time	45	34	12	2	3	4	82	6	20
2020	Full-time	35	31	20	7	5	1	67	13	430
2020	Part-time	62	19	8	0	5	6	87	5	15
2019	Full-time	39	32	18	6	5	0	71	11	415
2019	Part-time	76	10	14	0	0	0	86	0	20

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
2022	Full-time	13	24	28	20	11	1	3	33	38	305
2022	Part-time	11	16	27	29	14	0	4	44	28	20
2020	Full-time	11	24	35	19	10	1	0	29	35	425
2020	Part-time	11	38	21	24	0	0	6	26	52	15
2019	Full-time	9	23	31	19	15	1	1	36	33	420
2019	Part-time	0	11	31	32	21	5	0	56	11	15

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	17	27	22	14	2	8	41	30	305
2022	Part-time	9	19	9	49	14	0	0	64	28	20
2020	Full-time	10	18	27	21	19	2	4	43	29	425
2020	Part-time	18	13	28	24	0	11	6	29	37	15
2019	Full-time	9	14	24	22	23	5	2	49	25	415
2019	Part-time	11	19	11	5	30	10	15	47	39	15

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	14	26	31	20	0	3	53	20	305
2022	Part-time	3	13	28	22	30	0	4	54	16	20
2020	Full-time	5	10	32	29	22	0	1	52	15	425
2020	Part-time	0	12	13	43	19	0	13	71	14	15
2019	Full-time	4	10	26	31	27	2	2	59	14	415
2019	Part-time	6	0	18	29	30	5	13	71	7	15

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	22	20	16	18	1	4	36	43	305
2022	Part-time	17	13	17	19	35	0	0	54	29	20
2020	Full-time	12	19	26	21	19	1	2	41	32	430
2020	Part-time	11	14	18	25	19	0	13	51	29	15
2019	Full-time	12	17	25	19	23	2	3	44	30	420
2019	Part-time	6	19	12	12	26	5	20	51	32	15

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	19	20	17	15	6	6	36	42	305
2022	Part-time	8	17	26	22	7	0	20	36	31	20
2020	Full-time	11	14	25	23	19	4	4	45	28	425
2020	Part-time	19	19	21	22	8	5	6	34	43	15
2019	Full-time	14	13	26	19	20	5	2	43	29	420
2019	Part-time	0	12	33	24	13	11	8	46	14	15

Question 19f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	18	28	17	16	4	4	36	33	305
2022	Part-time	7	6	26	16	27	13	4	53	16	20
2020	Full-time	10	16	35	17	16	3	3	35	28	425
2020	Part-time	25	19	30	5	8	6	6	14	51	15
2019	Full-time	11	17	25	19	22	4	2	44	30	420
2019	Part-time	6	20	13	24	16	10	12	51	33	15

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	21	29	25	12	1	3	38	33	305
2022	Part-time	15	15	35	18	17	0	0	35	29	20
2020	Full-time	11	20	33	21	12	1	2	34	32	430
2020	Part-time	8	11	31	37	8	0	6	47	20	15
2019	Full-time	11	18	27	22	19	2	1	42	30	420
2019	Part-time	5	20	26	24	16	5	5	44	27	15

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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	30	14	9	10	7	4	64	21	305
2022	Part-time	22	14	31	6	3	14	10	48	12	20
2020	Full-time	21	31	19	9	10	5	5	58	21	430
2020	Part-time	24	43	0	6	8	0	19	83	17	15
2019	Full-time	28	25	17	11	9	7	3	59	23	420
2019	Part-time	54	22	5	11	7	0	0	76	19	15

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	26	6	7	9	2	1	77	16	305
2022	Part-time	41	50	4	0	4	0	0	91	4	20
2020	Full-time	42	28	10	9	9	1	1	72	18	430
2020	Part-time	67	8	5	6	8	0	6	80	15	15
2019	Full-time	50	26	8	8	8	0	0	76	16	420
2019	Part-time	61	21	5	5	7	0	0	83	12	20

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
2022	Full-time	55	30	5	7	4	0	0	84	11	305
2022	Part-time	53	43	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	20
2020	Full-time	46	31	10	8	4	1	1	78	12	425
2020	Part-time	57	37	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	15
2019	Full-time	48	33	7	9	3	0	0	81	12	415
2019	Part-time	81	11	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	15

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	32	11	5	5	1	0	79	10	305
2022	Part-time	36	36	16	0	4	8	0	78	4	20
2020	Full-time	38	36	15	5	4	1	1	76	9	430
2020	Part-time	49	18	12	14	0	0	6	72	15	15
2019	Full-time	44	35	12	4	4	1	0	80	8	420
2019	Part-time	64	13	5	0	7	11	0	86	8	15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	21	11	5	6	8	6	75	12	305
2022	Part-time	41	40	15	0	0	4	0	84	0	20

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	20	12	6	6	7	6	72	14	305
2022	Part-time	48	24	24	0	0	4	0	75	0	20

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	27	13	5	3	1	11	77	9	305
2022	Part-time	49	17	14	10	0	8	3	74	11	20
2020	Full-time	42	26	19	3	4	1	6	73	7	430
2020	Part-time	49	24	0	6	8	0	13	84	16	15
2019	Full-time	43	25	17	4	4	2	5	73	9	420
2019	Part-time	39	23	6	0	13	5	15	77	16	15

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	29	10	9	5	1	1	75	15	305
2022	Part-time	45	25	31	0	0	0	0	69	0	20
2020	Full-time	40	31	14	8	7	0	0	71	14	425
2020	Part-time	49	19	6	5	14	0	6	73	20	15
2019	Full-time	46	24	15	6	7	1	1	71	14	420
2019	Part-time	58	24	6	5	7	0	0	82	13	15

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	21	10	5	5	1	2	78	11	305
2022	Part-time	58	20	14	0	4	0	3	81	4	20
2020	Full-time	46	25	15	6	5	1	1	73	12	430
2020	Part-time	51	6	22	0	8	6	6	65	9	15

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	31	10	5	4	0	0	80	10	305
2022	Part-time	43	40	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	20
2020	Full-time	46	31	11	7	5	1	1	78	12	430
2020	Part-time	61	25	0	0	8	0	6	92	8	15
2019	Full-time	51	23	10	8	6	1	1	75	15	415
2019	Part-time	50	32	5	6	7	0	0	82	13	15

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	18	7	5	7	3	6	80	12	305
2022	Part-time	63	16	4	4	12	0	0	80	16	20

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	24	9	7	5	0	0	79	12	305
2022	Part-time	58	27	4	6	4	0	0	85	10	20
2020	Full-time	49	27	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	430
2020	Part-time	70	10	0	6	8	0	6	85	15	15
2019	Full-time	52	25	9	7	6	0	1	78	13	420
2019	Part-time	56	16	10	0	7	5	7	81	8	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	85	11	2	1	0	1	97	1	305
2022	Part-time	86	10	4	0	0	0	96	0	20
2019	Full-time	84	12	2	1	1	1	97	2	420
2019	Part-time	83	12	0	5	0	0	95	5	15

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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	27	14	9	7	8	1	68	17	305
2022	Part-time	39	21	22	0	4	10	3	69	5	20
2020	Full-time	34	27	17	8	7	7	0	65	17	430
2020	Part-time	41	19	12	6	8	6	6	70	16	15
2019	Full-time	36	29	14	6	7	7	1	70	15	420
2019	Part-time	58	23	6	0	13	0	0	81	13	15

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	29	15	12	12	3	1	60	25	305
2022	Part-time	43	18	19	8	4	8	0	66	13	20
2020	Full-time	30	27	19	13	9	2	0	58	22	430
2020	Part-time	32	25	11	5	14	6	6	65	22	15
2019	Full-time	33	30	14	9	10	4	0	66	20	420
2019	Part-time	67	20	0	0	13	0	0	87	13	15

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	27	16	16	13	5	1	52	31	305
2022	Part-time	26	24	22	8	7	13	0	57	17	20
2020	Full-time	22	29	18	15	12	4	0	53	28	430
2020	Part-time	25	27	18	5	14	5	6	59	21	15
2019	Full-time	26	28	17	11	11	7	0	58	24	415
2019	Part-time	38	46	0	0	7	9	0	92	8	20

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
2022	Full-time	27	25	17	13	14	3	1	54	28	305
2022	Part-time	33	29	23	8	7	0	0	62	15	20
2020	Full-time	22	29	16	14	16	2	0	52	31	430
2020	Part-time	24	51	0	6	12	0	6	80	20	15
2019	Full-time	24	30	16	15	10	4	0	57	26	420
2019	Part-time	43	6	23	13	6	10	0	54	21	15

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	60	21	9	2	1	4	2	87	4	305
2022	Part-time	63	27	7	3	0	0	0	90	3	20
2020	Full-time	59	23	7	4	3	4	1	86	7	430
2020	Part-time	61	13	8	0	0	8	11	91	0	15
2019	Full-time	62	19	9	3	3	4	0	85	6	420
2019	Part-time	70	7	5	5	0	0	14	89	6	20

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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
2022	Full-time	27	44	12	10	5	1	1	72	16	305
2022	Part-time	32	30	31	3	4	0	0	62	7	20
2020	Full-time	27	42	20	7	3	1	0	69	10	425
2020	Part-time	25	32	30	6	0	0	6	61	7	15
2019	Full-time	31	41	16	7	3	1	0	73	10	415
2019	Part-time	40	60	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	32	22	15	12	2	1	49	28	305
2022	Part-time	15	40	19	15	4	8	0	59	21	20
2020	Full-time	17	31	21	19	9	3	0	50	29	425
2020	Part-time	27	18	13	37	0	0	6	47	39	15
2019	Full-time	17	34	19	17	8	4	1	54	26	420
2019	Part-time	39	25	6	13	0	17	0	77	16	15

Question 40. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	37	12	8	9	3	1	70	18	305
2022	Part-time	41	28	16	6	4	5	0	73	10	20
2020	Full-time	34	33	16	9	6	2	1	68	16	430
2020	Part-time	32	11	6	32	8	0	11	48	44	15
2019	Full-time	38	35	10	7	5	2	2	76	13	420
2019	Part-time	52	18	5	13	13	0	0	70	25	15

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	36	18	7	6	3	1	68	13	305
2022	Part-time	30	35	25	6	4	0	0	65	10	20
2020	Full-time	28	32	23	8	6	3	0	62	14	430
2020	Part-time	32	0	35	6	8	8	11	39	17	15
2019	Full-time	35	35	17	5	5	2	0	72	11	415
2019	Part-time	46	28	13	6	7	0	0	74	13	15

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	24	15	11	14	11	2	53	29	305
2022	Part-time	25	27	35	0	4	3	5	57	5	20
2020	Full-time	23	18	19	14	14	11	2	46	31	430
2020	Part-time	19	5	24	6	14	14	18	35	30	15
2019	Full-time	23	22	19	10	12	11	3	52	26	415
2019	Part-time	32	19	6	6	18	15	5	63	30	15

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	28	17	12	11	2	1	59	23	305
2022	Part-time	37	29	25	6	4	0	0	65	10	20
2020	Full-time	25	31	21	11	8	3	1	58	20	430
2020	Part-time	25	35	11	14	0	8	6	71	16	15
2019	Full-time	27	30	17	12	10	3	1	60	23	420
2019	Part-time	36	26	15	12	5	0	6	66	18	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	22	9	6	7	2	7	305
2022	Part-time	59	24	6	7	0	0	4	20
2020	Full-time	48	20	12	7	4	2	8	430
2020	Part-time	65	14	6	0	0	0	14	15
2019	Full-time	52	21	13	5	2	1	6	420
2019	Part-time	41	21	6	7	11	0	14	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	74	4	4	3	4	3	8	305
2022	Part-time	86	0	4	0	0	0	9	20
2020	Full-time	72	8	4	2	4	3	7	425
2020	Part-time	65	6	0	0	8	8	13	15
2019	Full-time	73	6	4	3	3	4	6	420
2019	Part-time	73	0	0	13	0	0	14	15

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
2022	Full-time	20	26	12	15	16	3	8	52	35	305
2022	Part-time	10	16	29	16	4	0	25	35	27	20
2020	Full-time	19	22	17	15	18	2	7	44	37	430
2020	Part-time	16	19	18	6	8	15	18	53	21	15
2019	Full-time	22	21	13	16	18	4	5	48	38	420
2019	Part-time	21	24	7	18	11	12	7	55	36	15

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	34	20	9	7	3	1	63	17	305
2022	Part-time	15	37	28	6	4	10	0	57	11	20
2020	Full-time	20	41	20	9	6	4	1	64	15	425
2020	Part-time	35	26	11	14	0	8	6	71	16	15
2019	Full-time	25	39	15	11	6	3	0	67	18	420
2019	Part-time	33	36	12	6	7	5	0	73	14	15

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	32	13	5	7	3	1	74	13	305
2022	Part-time	40	31	25	4	0	0	0	71	4	20
2020	Full-time	33	35	14	9	5	3	1	71	15	420
2020	Part-time	35	27	18	6	8	0	6	66	15	15
2019	Full-time	41	35	12	6	5	2	0	77	11	415
2019	Part-time	71	21	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	15

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	38	13	3	3	8	0	79	7	305
2022	Part-time	21	34	31	8	0	6	0	59	8	20
2020	Full-time	36	36	13	6	3	5	0	76	10	430
2020	Part-time	32	25	18	0	8	11	6	69	9	15
2019	Full-time	43	29	14	6	4	3	0	74	11	415
2019	Part-time	57	18	6	0	13	0	7	80	13	15

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	31	19	4	2	10	3	71	7	305
2022	Part-time	19	48	18	0	0	11	4	79	0	20
2020	Full-time	38	32	15	5	4	5	1	74	10	430
2020	Part-time	21	55	18	0	0	0	6	81	0	15

Question 50. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	26	10	5	5	4	5	77	11	305
2022	Part-time	33	52	5	0	0	0	11	95	0	20
2020	Full-time	44	31	9	5	6	4	2	79	11	430
2020	Part-time	32	24	11	0	0	27	6	83	0	15

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	6	7	5	40	4	32	71	18	305
2022	Part-time	5	0	8	2	40	19	26	77	8	20

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	13	20	3	3	36	9	54	10	305
2022	Part-time	0	21	25	0	0	37	17	45	0	20

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	29	7	6	4	0	82	10	305
2022	Part-time	65	35	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	52	29	10	6	3	0	81	9	430
2020	Part-time	44	35	6	0	8	6	85	8	15
2019	Full-time	55	30	8	3	3	0	85	7	420
2019	Part-time	74	19	0	0	7	0	93	7	15

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	26	15	9	13	1	0	63	22	305
2022	Part-time	27	38	25	6	4	0	0	65	10	20
2020	Full-time	34	28	17	11	9	0	0	63	20	430
2020	Part-time	38	31	6	12	6	0	6	73	20	15
2019	Full-time	42	28	14	7	7	0	0	71	15	415
2019	Part-time	50	33	11	0	6	0	0	84	6	15

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	30	15	11	9	1	0	64	20	305
2022	Part-time	35	46	10	6	4	0	0	80	10	20
2020	Full-time	33	30	17	12	8	0	0	63	19	425
2020	Part-time	44	24	11	6	8	0	6	73	15	15
2019	Full-time	42	30	13	9	6	0	0	72	15	420
2019	Part-time	58	30	5	0	7	0	0	87	7	15

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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	18	14	14	13	5	4	54	30	305
2022	Part-time	31	20	10	11	24	0	5	54	36	20
2020	Full-time	32	20	18	13	12	2	3	55	26	430
2020	Part-time	31	14	26	17	0	5	7	51	19	15
2019	Full-time	38	22	16	10	10	2	1	62	21	420
2019	Part-time	48	16	6	7	5	12	6	78	15	15

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	26	25	305
2022	Part-time	66	9	24	20
2020	Full-time	33	33	34	430
2020	Part-time	18	39	43	15
2019	Full-time	31	31	39	420
2019	Part-time	26	38	36	20

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
2022	Full-time	10	15	44	7	17	7	140
2022	Part-time	14	0	25	0	55	6	15

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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	305

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	40

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	31	40

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	9	91	40

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	40

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	63	40

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	40

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	63	40

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	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
2022	Full-time	27	73	40

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	47	40

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	40

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	1	99	40

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	40

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	37	40

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	40

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	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
2022	Full-time	55	45	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	39	61	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
2022	Full-time	5	95	40

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
2022	Full-time	16	84	40

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	Full-time	8	92	40

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	Full-time	3	97	40

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	Full-time	4	96	40

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	Full-time	3	97	40

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	Full-time	9	91	40

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	Full-time	23	77	40

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	Full-time	13	87	40

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
2022	Full-time	37	63	40

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	Full-time	10	90	40

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
2022	Full-time	52	48	40

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
2022	Full-time	0	100	40

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
2022	Full-time	53	47	40

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
2022	Full-time	25	75	40

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
2022	Full-time	15	10	11	8	8	41	8	48	31	305
2020	Full-time	18	14	17	8	8	27	7	49	24	430
2020	Part-time	6	24	13	0	0	41	16	70	0	15
2019	Full-time	18	15	18	6	8	25	9	51	22	420
2019	Part-time	37	13	5	0	7	31	7	80	11	20

Question 64. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	30	13	7	6	16	1	68	16	305
2022	Part-time	33	36	6	0	0	25	0	93	0	20
2020	Full-time	25	29	19	7	7	12	1	62	16	430
2020	Part-time	32	19	6	0	8	24	11	78	12	15
2019	Full-time	31	30	16	7	6	8	2	68	14	420
2019	Part-time	66	17	5	0	7	5	0	87	7	20

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Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	305

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	70	30	20

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	8	92	20

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	20

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	20

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	58	20

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	20

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	20

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	20

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	20

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	0	100	20

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	20

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	0	100	20

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	0	100	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	48	52	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
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	18	12	16	3	6	39	7	55	16	305
2020	Full-time	18	13	21	2	6	33	7	52	13	430
2020	Part-time	11	21	13	0	8	32	16	61	15	15
2019	Full-time	19	15	20	5	4	30	8	54	14	415
2019	Part-time	43	6	5	0	7	24	14	80	11	20

Question 71. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	30	17	3	5	15	1	71	9	305
2022	Part-time	39	42	10	0	0	10	0	89	0	20
2020	Full-time	28	25	20	4	5	16	2	65	11	430
2020	Part-time	32	24	18	0	8	12	6	69	9	15
2019	Full-time	35	30	14	4	4	12	1	74	10	420
2019	Part-time	60	18	10	0	7	5	0	82	7	20

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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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	20	15	8	8	0	2	305
2022	Part-time	41	29	3	4	22	0	0	20
2020	Full-time	48	26	14	5	6	1	0	425
2020	Part-time	24	29	0	19	22	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	40	25	17	8	8	0	1	415
2019	Part-time	49	12	20	7	7	5	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	21	24	16	18	1	300
2022	Part-time	30	27	23	6	9	4	20
2020	Full-time	19	26	22	18	15	0	430
2020	Part-time	35	14	11	14	19	6	15
2019	Full-time	21	24	30	14	9	1	420
2019	Part-time	51	20	11	6	0	13	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	26	22	9	9	0	2	300
2022	Part-time	51	19	0	13	14	0	4	20
2020	Full-time	31	31	20	9	7	0	1	425
2020	Part-time	35	19	0	21	5	0	21	15
2019	Full-time	35	27	20	10	4	1	3	415
2019	Part-time	48	23	11	6	0	0	13	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	17	22	14	27	1	2	305
2022	Part-time	21	18	19	13	22	0	8	20
2020	Full-time	26	23	19	12	18	1	2	425
2020	Part-time	35	0	19	14	18	0	14	15
2019	Full-time	25	24	23	12	14	1	2	415
2019	Part-time	26	36	17	5	0	5	12	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	21	16	8	8	0	4	305
2022	Part-time	51	16	5	10	0	0	19	20
2020	Full-time	44	23	14	8	7	1	3	425
2020	Part-time	60	13	0	0	0	0	27	15
2019	Full-time	49	24	14	5	3	0	5	415
2019	Part-time	77	5	5	0	0	0	13	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	22	17	10	15	0	2	305
2022	Part-time	60	11	17	7	4	0	0	20
2020	Full-time	30	25	18	13	12	1	1	430
2020	Part-time	61	5	6	0	14	8	6	15
2019	Full-time	37	27	17	10	7	0	1	420
2019	Part-time	52	20	11	11	7	0	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	28	15	10	8	1	3	305
2022	Part-time	49	30	9	11	0	0	0	20
2020	Full-time	32	28	18	10	9	1	2	430
2020	Part-time	29	25	21	6	12	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	35	30	18	8	7	1	1	420
2019	Part-time	55	15	5	7	7	5	7	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	29	21	12	10	0	3	305
2022	Part-time	53	14	4	7	17	0	4	20
2020	Full-time	28	28	23	11	8	1	1	425
2020	Part-time	35	19	21	0	19	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	30	29	21	10	8	0	1	420
2019	Part-time	41	40	8	6	0	5	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	26	19	10	8	0	2	305
2022	Part-time	45	35	6	5	9	0	0	20
2020	Full-time	31	31	18	10	8	1	1	425
2020	Part-time	35	25	13	6	14	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	34	28	22	6	8	0	1	420
2019	Part-time	33	44	5	18	0	0	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	24	10	10	11	0	1	305
2022	Part-time	53	21	11	10	4	0	0	20
2020	Full-time	41	24	15	10	9	1	1	425
2020	Part-time	41	21	11	13	8	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	45	21	16	6	9	1	1	420
2019	Part-time	58	13	5	11	7	5	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	25	12	7	3	0	1	305
2022	Part-time	67	10	8	0	10	0	4	20
2020	Full-time	32	28	21	9	8	1	1	430
2020	Part-time	30	16	21	6	21	0	6	15

Question 73l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	27	20	9	8	0	1	305
2022	Part-time	54	29	0	7	5	0	4	20
2020	Full-time	33	26	19	10	10	1	0	430
2020	Part-time	30	29	14	6	14	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	35	35	15	8	5	0	1	415
2019	Part-time	57	13	13	5	7	5	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	22	11	5	4	0	2	305
2022	Part-time	69	19	0	5	5	0	2	20
2020	Full-time	42	22	18	7	9	1	2	430
2020	Part-time	37	6	21	25	5	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	56	24	11	5	2	0	2	415
2019	Part-time	62	13	15	0	11	0	0	15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	30	18	7	6	1	305
2022	Part-time	37	38	13	0	9	2	20
2020	Full-time	33	29	21	7	10	1	430
2020	Part-time	25	13	22	27	6	6	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	73	8	7	1	5	1	5	305
2022	Part-time	84	4	4	5	0	0	2	20
2020	Full-time	68	12	5	4	5	2	4	425
2020	Part-time	72	6	0	0	15	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	69	11	7	5	4	0	4	420
2019	Part-time	82	0	5	0	7	0	7	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	19	7	3	1	0	2	305
2022	Part-time	79	10	3	0	5	0	2	20
2020	Full-time	57	24	10	4	3	1	2	430
2020	Part-time	68	12	6	6	0	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	52	29	12	4	2	0	2	415
2019	Part-time	81	7	5	0	0	0	7	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	11	9	3	8	2	305
2022	Part-time	84	4	4	0	5	2	20
2020	Full-time	59	17	9	7	6	1	430
2020	Part-time	59	14	6	6	8	6	15
2019	Full-time	61	17	9	4	6	2	415
2019	Part-time	76	10	0	0	7	7	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	8	4	1	1	1	22	305
2022	Part-time	70	3	0	0	5	0	21	20
2020	Full-time	54	10	7	2	2	0	25	430
2020	Part-time	34	6	0	0	0	0	60	15
2019	Full-time	59	12	4	2	1	1	22	415
2019	Part-time	71	0	0	0	0	0	29	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	13	6	3	1	5	305
2022	Part-time	64	20	0	5	4	6	20
2020	Full-time	68	17	6	3	2	4	430
2020	Part-time	61	14	11	0	8	6	15
2019	Full-time	63	18	10	1	2	5	415
2019	Part-time	76	0	0	0	0	24	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	75	10	4	2	3	0	5	305
2022	Part-time	72	6	0	0	6	0	16	20
2020	Full-time	71	13	7	2	3	1	3	430
2020	Part-time	45	5	12	6	19	0	13	15
2019	Full-time	75	12	5	2	2	0	5	415
2019	Part-time	63	18	5	7	0	0	7	20

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	24	14	3	4	0	2	305
2022	Part-time	62	17	10	0	3	0	7	20
2020	Full-time	45	29	13	6	3	1	3	425
2020	Part-time	44	29	6	14	0	0	6	15
2019	Full-time	56	23	12	4	2	0	2	415
2019	Part-time	72	10	0	12	0	0	7	20

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	23	40	15	9	0	36	24	305
2022	Part-time	22	31	35	12	0	0	53	12	20
2020	Full-time	14	28	32	19	7	0	42	26	430
2020	Part-time	34	15	26	19	0	6	52	20	15
2019	Full-time	17	33	36	11	3	0	50	15	420
2019	Part-time	33	35	20	5	7	0	68	12	20

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	21	37	18	11	1	29	34	305
2022	Part-time	8	6	40	23	24	0	47	13	20
2020	Full-time	13	22	39	17	9	0	26	35	430
2020	Part-time	5	21	27	19	22	6	44	27	15
2019	Full-time	9	18	39	20	14	0	34	27	415
2019	Part-time	12	12	21	34	16	5	53	25	20

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
2022	Full-time	28	36	17	8	6	3	1	67	15	305
2022	Part-time	50	47	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	20
2020	Full-time	37	37	15	7	3	1	0	74	11	425
2020	Part-time	43	44	6	0	0	0	6	93	0	15
2019	Full-time	35	37	14	6	4	4	0	75	10	420
2019	Part-time	39	22	17	22	0	0	0	61	22	20

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	29	31	20	6	305
2022	Part-time	20	15	36	18	11	20

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	28	10	6	5	3	1	78	11	305
2022	Part-time	53	38	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Full-time	42	28	16	5	5	4	1	73	10	425
2020	Part-time	45	16	0	0	14	19	6	81	19	15

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	28	9	8	9	2	0	73	18	305
2022	Part-time	59	22	6	8	0	5	0	85	8	20
2020	Full-time	35	26	14	14	7	4	1	64	22	425
2020	Part-time	43	13	0	5	33	0	6	60	40	15

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	25	6	5	6	2	0	82	12	305
2022	Part-time	67	33	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Full-time	47	27	9	10	4	2	0	76	15	430
2020	Part-time	38	29	0	5	22	0	6	72	28	15

Question 81. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	37	15	10	11	1	0	63	21	305
2022	Part-time	33	33	13	9	4	8	0	72	14	20
2020	Full-time	26	31	17	11	11	3	0	59	23	430
2020	Part-time	37	18	18	6	15	0	6	58	23	15
2019	Full-time	27	33	17	12	9	2	0	61	22	420
2019	Part-time	45	21	17	10	7	0	0	66	17	20

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
2022	Full-time	17	49	10	18	5	1	1	67	23	85
2019	Full-time	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
2022	Full-time	13	87	305
2022	Part-time	8	92	20
2020	Full-time	14	86	425
2020	Part-time	21	79	15
2019	Full-time	16	84	420
2019	Part-time	19	81	20

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
2022	Full-time	57	43	40

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	77	23	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
2022	Full-time	25	49	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
2022	Full-time	45	34	8	6	3	3	2	82	9	305
2022	Part-time	42	36	0	3	4	0	14	91	9	20
2020	Full-time	47	26	11	7	5	2	3	76	12	425
2020	Part-time	39	27	12	0	15	0	7	71	16	15

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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	77	305
2022	Part-time	7	69	20
2020	Full-time	16	62	430
2020	Part-time	38	37	15

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	60	40	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
2022	Full-time	15	28	19	9	17	0	12	48	30	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
2022	Full-time	14	9	14	12	30	0	21	30	53	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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	11	9	5	4	4	22	305
2022	Part-time	39	13	0	7	3	0	37	20
2020	Full-time	47	16	9	5	6	4	12	430
2020	Part-time	64	6	0	8	0	0	22	15
2019	Full-time	47	16	12	7	9	2	8	420
2019	Part-time	56	5	10	6	7	0	16	20

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2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 98. Do you work full-time or part-time?

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

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

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

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

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

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

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.

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

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

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

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

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

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.

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

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

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

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

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

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

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

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

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).

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

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.

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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