2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of Canada by Question 111. What is your gender?

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 35 43 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 85
2024 Woman 44 45 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 55
2022 Man 38 49 2 7 4 0 0 87 11 90
2022 Woman 48 30 6 12 3 0 0 78 15 65
2020 Man 43 41 5 10 1 0 0 85 11 110
2020 Woman 54 34 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 65

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 Man 73 14 2 4 5 0 1 88 9 85
2024 Woman 59 29 2 3 7 0 0 88 10 55

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
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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 Man 72 15 4 3 5 0 1 88 8 85
2024 Woman 54 29 5 9 4 0 0 83 12 55

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
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 60 26 3 4 6 0 1 87 9 85
2024 Woman 41 34 3 9 10 0 3 77 19 55
2022 Man 64 26 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 90
2022 Woman 60 25 8 2 1 2 3 88 3 65
2020 Man 58 30 8 2 2 0 1 88 4 110
2020 Woman 58 31 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 65
2019 Man 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 100
2019 Woman 51 38 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 55

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 37 29 16 8 9 0 0 67 17 85
2024 Woman 44 37 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 55
2022 Man 38 39 5 8 10 0 0 77 17 90
2022 Woman 49 32 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 65
2020 Man 43 29 11 15 3 0 0 71 18 110
2020 Woman 49 40 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 65
2019 Man 38 35 15 10 2 0 0 73 12 100
2019 Woman 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 55

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at 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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 59 33 2 2 2 0 1 93 5 85
2024 Woman 56 33 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 55
2022 Man 61 31 5 1 1 0 0 92 2 90
2022 Woman 63 26 5 2 3 2 0 91 4 65
2020 Man 59 27 6 6 1 0 0 86 7 110
2020 Woman 65 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 65
2019 Man 55 32 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 100
2019 Woman 46 33 11 6 2 0 2 81 8 55

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

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 Man 67 11 11 7 5 0 0 78 11 85
2024 Woman 40 43 4 7 6 0 0 83 13 55
2022 Man 58 31 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 90
2022 Woman 57 25 9 1 8 0 0 82 9 65
2020 Man 58 26 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 110
2020 Woman 62 25 7 6 0 0 0 86 6 65
2019 Man 54 33 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 100
2019 Woman 49 27 11 9 2 0 2 77 11 55

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 28 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 85
2024 Woman 47 34 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 55
2022 Man 53 26 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 90
2022 Woman 52 34 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 65
2020 Man 50 31 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 110
2020 Woman 52 32 6 9 0 0 0 84 9 65
2019 Man 54 28 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 100
2019 Woman 60 22 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 55

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

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 42 27 17 5 8 0 1 70 13 85
2024 Woman 34 32 13 11 9 2 0 66 20 55
2022 Man 43 24 18 11 5 0 0 67 15 90
2022 Woman 30 35 17 8 8 0 2 66 16 65
2020 Man 41 30 12 13 3 0 0 71 16 110
2020 Woman 32 33 9 16 6 0 3 67 23 65
2019 Man 32 34 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 100
2019 Woman 30 32 13 11 11 0 2 63 23 55

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 44 38 9 3 6 0 0 82 9 85
2024 Woman 48 30 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 55
2022 Man 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 90
2022 Woman 43 31 6 12 6 0 2 75 19 65
2020 Man 39 45 4 10 3 0 0 84 13 110
2020 Woman 43 39 5 10 3 0 0 83 13 65
2019 Man 36 47 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 100
2019 Woman 43 24 12 15 4 0 2 69 20 55

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 85
2024 Woman 67 28 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 55
2022 Man 69 23 2 3 1 1 0 94 4 90
2022 Woman 57 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 65
2020 Man 57 29 8 5 1 1 0 86 5 110
2020 Woman 64 28 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 65
2019 Man 63 26 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 100
2019 Woman 56 25 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 55

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at 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
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 40 8 5 7 0 0 80 11 85
2024 Woman 44 34 5 7 9 0 0 78 17 55
2022 Man 41 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 90
2022 Woman 30 36 12 11 11 0 0 66 21 65
2020 Man 41 36 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 110
2020 Woman 32 44 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 65
2019 Man 38 42 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 100
2019 Woman 44 29 8 16 4 0 0 73 20 50

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

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 59 33 5 4 0 0 0 92 4 85
2024 Woman 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 55
2022 Man 73 20 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 90
2022 Woman 61 33 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 65
2020 Man 70 20 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 110
2020 Woman 59 28 9 3 0 0 0 87 3 65
2019 Man 69 18 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 100
2019 Woman 71 17 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 55

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 42 29 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 85
2024 Woman 32 42 11 5 9 0 0 74 15 55
2022 Man 46 30 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 90
2022 Woman 39 33 7 12 6 0 2 73 19 65
2020 Man 41 32 15 9 4 0 0 73 13 110
2020 Woman 40 39 11 8 0 0 2 81 8 65
2019 Man 42 32 10 10 5 0 0 74 15 100
2019 Woman 41 39 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 50

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
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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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 45 30 7 8 9 0 0 76 17 85
2024 Woman 38 38 15 3 6 0 0 76 9 55
2022 Man 42 30 13 6 8 0 0 72 14 90
2022 Woman 41 30 14 9 5 0 2 72 14 65
2020 Man 41 28 19 11 2 0 0 69 12 110
2020 Woman 48 38 6 3 2 0 3 89 5 65
2019 Man 36 38 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 100
2019 Woman 43 31 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 55

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
(%)
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 Man 42 32 13 9 2 0 2 75 12 85
2024 Woman 41 34 13 6 6 0 0 76 11 55
2022 Man 49 31 6 6 6 0 2 81 12 90
2022 Woman 38 36 9 9 6 0 2 75 16 65
2020 Man 39 35 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 110
2020 Woman 39 47 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 65
2019 Man 39 43 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 100
2019 Woman 38 40 6 15 2 0 0 77 17 55

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 Man 48 38 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 85
2024 Woman 49 30 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 55
2022 Man 57 28 13 1 1 0 0 85 2 90
2022 Woman 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 65
2020 Man 55 31 9 5 1 0 0 86 5 110
2020 Woman 50 37 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 65
2019 Man 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 100
2019 Woman 54 27 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 32 32 23 8 5 0 1 65 12 85
2024 Woman 43 20 17 7 9 3 0 65 17 55
2022 Man 31 42 16 5 4 0 1 74 10 90
2022 Woman 38 30 14 13 5 0 2 69 18 65
2020 Man 32 40 18 6 3 0 1 72 10 110
2020 Woman 32 33 21 5 9 0 0 65 14 65
2019 Man 33 34 23 6 4 0 0 68 10 100
2019 Woman 31 19 22 13 11 4 0 52 25 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 18 30 33 9 1 1 43 27 85
2024 Woman 9 20 25 26 16 0 4 44 30 55
2022 Man 7 19 42 21 9 0 2 30 26 90
2022 Woman 7 14 36 29 14 0 0 44 21 65
2020 Man 4 19 38 25 12 0 3 37 24 110
2020 Woman 12 14 23 29 18 2 2 49 27 65
2019 Man 5 27 42 15 9 1 1 24 32 100
2019 Woman 13 26 26 25 11 0 0 35 39 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 14 18 28 25 13 1 1 39 33 85
2024 Woman 7 14 38 19 16 2 4 38 22 55
2022 Man 13 22 32 23 9 0 1 32 36 90
2022 Woman 6 20 25 18 23 3 5 44 29 65
2020 Man 16 15 32 21 12 0 4 33 33 110
2020 Woman 9 14 24 25 26 0 2 52 24 65
2019 Man 21 9 35 20 11 3 1 32 31 100
2019 Woman 7 17 36 15 19 5 0 37 26 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 14 22 35 21 0 0 56 23 85
2024 Woman 10 11 36 20 19 2 2 41 22 55
2022 Man 11 10 31 30 16 0 1 47 21 90
2022 Woman 5 11 29 33 19 1 2 54 16 65
2020 Man 10 8 31 32 16 0 3 49 19 110
2020 Woman 9 6 32 23 26 2 2 51 16 65
2019 Man 4 11 39 33 12 1 0 46 15 100
2019 Woman 13 13 36 20 16 2 0 38 26 55

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 15 16 30 19 18 0 1 38 31 85
2024 Woman 13 14 30 13 25 2 4 40 28 55
2022 Man 15 16 29 27 13 0 1 40 31 90
2022 Woman 12 16 32 11 19 0 9 33 31 65
2020 Man 8 20 29 24 14 1 3 40 29 110
2020 Woman 14 17 13 28 23 2 5 54 33 65
2019 Man 10 16 38 21 13 1 1 35 26 100
2019 Woman 20 27 24 17 9 2 0 27 49 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 4 7 24 33 22 0 10 61 13 85
2024 Woman 6 16 22 18 25 5 7 50 25 55
2022 Man 7 7 24 25 29 2 6 59 15 90
2022 Woman 3 11 31 21 21 1 11 49 16 65
2020 Man 3 6 23 35 28 1 4 66 10 110
2020 Woman 0 17 17 25 35 6 0 64 18 65
2019 Man 3 11 22 39 20 2 4 62 14 100
2019 Woman 7 19 30 24 11 7 2 38 29 55

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 Man 14 10 38 16 17 3 3 35 25 85
2024 Woman 5 16 30 24 20 4 2 46 22 55
2022 Man 14 24 26 24 9 1 1 34 39 90
2022 Woman 12 14 30 22 21 0 1 43 26 65
2020 Man 13 24 32 15 14 0 2 30 37 110
2020 Woman 6 19 14 35 20 2 5 58 27 65
2019 Man 17 17 37 15 12 2 0 27 35 100
2019 Woman 8 17 39 11 19 7 0 32 26 55

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 4 6 34 31 24 0 1 55 10 85
2024 Woman 2 11 29 27 29 0 2 57 13 55
2022 Man 4 8 34 30 21 1 1 52 13 90
2022 Woman 1 12 29 21 30 0 6 54 15 65
2020 Man 2 9 41 34 12 1 2 47 11 110
2020 Woman 6 9 34 23 26 0 0 50 16 65
2019 Man 7 19 27 34 12 1 0 47 26 100
2019 Woman 2 13 35 39 7 4 0 48 16 55
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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
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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 Man 35 35 11 7 8 3 2 73 15 85
2024 Woman 29 30 15 2 7 7 10 72 11 55
2022 Man 31 33 13 10 6 5 1 69 17 90
2022 Woman 34 22 13 5 6 11 10 71 14 65
2020 Man 37 26 17 11 5 2 3 65 17 110
2020 Woman 38 18 17 8 2 8 9 68 11 65
2019 Man 37 20 18 10 12 3 0 59 23 100
2019 Woman 30 22 9 9 18 6 6 58 31 55

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
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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 Man 67 19 2 8 5 0 0 85 12 85
2024 Woman 56 28 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 55
2022 Man 59 17 6 12 5 1 0 77 17 90
2022 Woman 60 22 5 6 3 3 2 86 10 65
2020 Man 55 24 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 110
2020 Woman 72 17 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 65
2019 Man 52 19 12 6 9 2 0 72 15 100
2019 Woman 54 24 7 9 4 2 0 79 13 55

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

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 Man 66 18 5 8 3 0 1 85 11 85
2024 Woman 56 29 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 55
2022 Man 65 25 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 90
2022 Woman 62 29 5 2 2 0 2 92 3 65
2020 Man 60 23 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 110
2020 Woman 79 16 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 60
2019 Man 50 30 5 9 4 1 0 82 13 100
2019 Woman 54 27 4 9 6 0 0 82 15 55

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 Man 59 25 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 85
2024 Woman 52 40 5 2 0 2 0 93 2 55
2022 Man 56 27 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 90
2022 Woman 51 33 5 5 2 1 3 88 7 65
2020 Man 53 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 110
2020 Woman 49 42 6 0 2 0 2 92 2 65
2019 Man 52 27 12 6 1 1 0 80 7 100
2019 Woman 45 31 9 7 6 2 0 78 13 55

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
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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 Man 63 15 5 6 2 7 3 86 9 85
2024 Woman 41 27 7 7 2 7 8 80 11 55
2022 Man 65 20 5 4 1 4 0 89 6 90
2022 Woman 56 17 8 3 3 9 3 84 7 65

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 Man 65 13 10 3 2 4 3 83 6 85
2024 Woman 45 27 4 8 0 9 8 86 9 55
2022 Man 61 24 5 4 1 4 0 89 6 90
2022 Woman 55 22 6 2 3 9 3 87 5 65
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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 Man 59 23 9 5 1 0 2 84 6 85
2024 Woman 52 37 7 2 0 2 0 91 2 55
2022 Man 55 27 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 90
2022 Woman 56 22 9 0 6 0 7 83 7 65
2020 Man 54 29 7 4 5 0 1 84 9 110
2020 Woman 57 25 9 2 0 0 8 88 2 65
2019 Man 56 25 8 5 2 1 3 84 7 100
2019 Woman 48 20 13 4 2 4 9 79 6 55

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 Man 50 28 11 6 2 0 4 81 8 85
2024 Woman 46 25 15 7 7 0 0 70 15 55
2022 Man 51 33 6 6 2 0 1 85 9 90
2022 Woman 47 31 6 9 5 0 2 79 14 65
2020 Man 53 25 11 4 5 0 1 79 10 110
2020 Woman 56 30 6 5 0 2 2 89 5 65
2019 Man 53 25 8 10 2 0 1 80 12 100
2019 Woman 48 22 9 13 4 0 4 73 18 55

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 Man 52 19 13 6 5 0 6 75 11 85
2024 Woman 57 16 14 6 7 0 0 72 13 55
2022 Man 54 21 12 7 2 2 2 78 10 90
2022 Woman 54 18 13 3 5 1 5 78 8 65
2020 Man 54 13 17 5 5 3 3 72 10 110
2020 Woman 60 22 9 3 2 0 5 85 5 65

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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 Man 57 27 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 85
2024 Woman 51 32 10 3 2 2 0 85 6 55
2022 Man 56 31 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 90
2022 Woman 60 26 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 65
2020 Man 59 22 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 110
2020 Woman 58 28 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 65
2019 Man 60 19 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 95
2019 Woman 54 19 0 13 10 2 2 76 24 55

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
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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 Man 82 11 3 1 1 0 1 94 2 85
2024 Woman 70 18 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 55
2022 Man 71 21 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 90
2022 Woman 67 19 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 65

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

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 Man 69 14 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 85
2024 Woman 62 20 8 2 9 0 0 81 11 55
2022 Man 58 28 5 5 1 1 1 88 6 90
2022 Woman 55 29 5 1 7 2 2 87 8 65
2020 Man 67 17 8 4 3 1 1 85 6 110
2020 Woman 69 17 6 5 0 0 3 89 5 65
2019 Man 62 21 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 100
2019 Woman 62 16 6 13 2 0 2 79 15 55

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 Man 83 8 4 1 0 1 2 94 1 85
2024 Woman 75 16 0 0 7 0 2 93 7 55
2022 Man 81 10 2 1 1 2 3 96 2 90
2022 Woman 83 8 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 65
2019 Man 87 6 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 100
2019 Woman 79 15 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 55
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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 Man 43 20 13 6 10 8 0 68 17 85
2024 Woman 39 32 12 7 4 7 0 76 11 55
2022 Man 35 35 15 6 3 5 0 74 10 90
2022 Woman 43 31 5 10 5 8 0 80 15 65
2020 Man 44 26 12 5 5 7 1 76 12 110
2020 Woman 44 36 9 6 3 2 0 81 10 65
2019 Man 32 32 13 7 9 7 0 68 17 100
2019 Woman 32 24 24 15 4 2 0 57 19 55

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 Man 34 30 11 10 14 1 0 65 24 85
2024 Woman 35 37 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 55
2022 Man 30 28 22 9 7 3 0 61 17 90
2022 Woman 35 29 11 17 6 1 0 65 24 65
2020 Man 37 29 15 10 6 2 1 68 17 110
2020 Woman 44 32 11 11 2 0 0 77 12 65
2019 Man 29 31 14 10 13 2 0 62 24 100
2019 Woman 28 26 26 13 7 0 0 54 20 55

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 Man 24 36 14 6 15 6 0 64 22 85
2024 Woman 27 42 10 12 5 3 0 71 18 55
2022 Man 21 39 12 18 7 3 0 61 27 90
2022 Woman 34 27 19 16 3 1 0 62 19 65
2020 Man 29 31 14 14 5 5 1 65 21 110
2020 Woman 38 33 17 8 2 3 0 73 10 65
2019 Man 20 30 18 16 13 2 0 51 30 100
2019 Woman 30 28 15 20 7 0 0 57 28 55

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 Man 35 32 13 7 11 2 0 69 18 85
2024 Woman 30 38 11 16 4 2 0 69 20 55
2022 Man 35 33 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 90
2022 Woman 32 40 13 11 5 0 0 72 15 65
2020 Man 30 32 16 9 8 3 2 65 18 110
2020 Woman 38 31 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 65
2019 Man 21 37 16 8 14 4 0 60 23 100
2019 Woman 19 25 13 28 13 2 0 45 42 55

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 Man 65 21 8 1 1 0 3 89 2 85
2024 Woman 66 29 2 0 0 3 0 98 0 55
2022 Man 63 27 4 2 1 1 1 92 3 90
2022 Woman 64 22 11 2 0 2 0 88 2 65
2020 Man 70 20 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 110
2020 Woman 58 28 8 3 0 2 2 89 3 65
2019 Man 68 19 6 1 3 3 0 90 4 100
2019 Woman 67 26 2 0 2 4 0 96 2 55
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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 Man 47 34 12 3 3 0 0 82 7 85
2024 Woman 50 37 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 55
2022 Man 45 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 90
2022 Woman 49 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 65
2020 Man 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 110
2020 Woman 47 46 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 65
2019 Man 45 36 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 100
2019 Woman 41 40 15 2 2 0 0 82 4 55

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 Man 23 33 11 19 13 2 0 57 32 85
2024 Woman 20 46 14 11 7 2 0 67 18 55
2022 Man 19 38 27 12 5 0 0 56 17 90
2022 Woman 21 31 22 19 6 1 0 53 25 65
2020 Man 16 42 26 12 3 1 0 59 15 110
2020 Woman 23 35 20 16 2 5 0 61 18 65
2019 Man 18 32 18 22 7 3 0 51 30 100
2019 Woman 14 22 29 24 7 4 0 37 33 55

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 Man 38 30 12 7 7 7 0 73 15 85
2024 Woman 38 30 15 11 6 2 0 69 17 55
2022 Man 37 41 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 90
2022 Woman 43 28 6 14 4 4 0 74 19 65
2020 Man 39 32 10 8 5 5 1 75 14 110
2020 Woman 41 31 8 14 2 5 0 76 16 65
2019 Man 32 30 19 9 8 0 1 63 18 100
2019 Woman 34 31 11 13 6 3 2 69 19 55

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 Man 43 30 14 3 7 2 0 75 11 85
2024 Woman 38 31 22 5 3 2 0 69 9 55
2022 Man 42 41 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 90
2022 Woman 30 34 23 9 1 1 0 65 11 65
2020 Man 44 28 15 9 2 2 0 73 11 110
2020 Woman 40 32 19 8 0 2 0 73 8 65
2019 Man 40 29 14 9 5 2 0 71 15 100
2019 Woman 20 37 15 20 2 6 0 60 24 55

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 Man 35 18 20 3 9 15 1 62 15 85
2024 Woman 22 26 10 7 16 13 6 59 29 55
2022 Man 34 17 19 11 2 14 3 62 16 90
2022 Woman 21 20 14 9 15 17 5 52 30 65
2020 Man 39 19 16 12 9 5 1 61 22 110
2020 Woman 26 19 12 19 3 17 4 56 28 65
2019 Man 28 20 18 11 10 9 2 55 24 100
2019 Woman 18 22 15 15 15 11 5 47 35 55

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 Man 23 29 16 9 16 7 1 56 27 85
2024 Woman 22 42 16 13 4 4 0 66 18 55
2022 Man 23 30 21 12 11 3 0 55 23 90
2022 Woman 30 35 13 11 6 4 2 68 18 65
2020 Man 23 29 18 12 11 5 3 56 24 110
2020 Woman 33 33 12 14 2 5 2 70 17 65
2019 Man 29 29 18 10 11 2 0 60 22 100
2019 Woman 22 46 7 6 15 2 2 71 21 55

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 Man 49 18 13 3 4 2 11 57 43 85
2024 Woman 46 23 9 5 8 0 9 51 49 55
2022 Man 62 20 8 1 2 1 7 90
2022 Woman 61 14 11 3 3 0 8 65
2020 Man 63 22 6 3 3 2 2 110
2020 Woman 55 20 12 8 2 0 3 65
2019 Man 58 29 10 0 0 1 1 100
2019 Woman 54 28 7 5 0 2 4 55

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 Man 65 6 7 7 2 2 11 75 25 85
2024 Woman 63 5 5 3 6 0 17 76 24 55

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 Man 70 8 1 1 6 2 11 81 19 85
2024 Woman 67 7 3 2 3 2 15 80 20 55
2022 Man 74 9 3 1 4 4 4 90
2022 Woman 72 8 0 5 0 6 9 65
2020 Man 80 5 3 1 5 4 3 110
2020 Woman 70 16 5 2 0 2 6 65
2019 Man 72 7 4 2 6 6 3 100
2019 Woman 65 11 5 4 4 3 7 55

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 Man 78 4 4 1 0 2 11 89 11 85
2024 Woman 70 4 4 2 4 2 14 84 16 55

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 Man 68 9 6 1 2 2 12 79 21 85
2024 Woman 70 6 2 2 6 4 11 82 18 55

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 Man 11 18 15 18 22 3 13 35 48 85
2024 Woman 7 17 15 24 22 2 13 29 53 55
2022 Man 10 18 15 18 32 1 7 30 54 90
2022 Woman 12 31 4 15 22 3 11 51 44 65
2020 Man 14 12 19 18 23 5 8 30 48 110
2020 Woman 14 22 14 26 16 3 6 39 46 65
2019 Man 14 16 17 19 23 3 8 34 47 100
2019 Woman 11 15 16 20 26 2 10 29 52 55

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 Man 31 40 14 2 11 2 0 72 14 85
2024 Woman 27 45 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 55
2022 Man 27 34 18 11 9 1 0 61 20 90
2022 Woman 26 44 5 13 4 5 3 76 18 65
2020 Man 24 39 21 14 2 1 0 64 15 110
2020 Woman 26 52 11 5 2 3 2 82 7 65
2019 Man 26 42 15 8 6 3 0 70 15 100
2019 Woman 21 39 16 11 7 6 0 63 20 55

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 Man 41 33 12 7 6 2 0 75 13 85
2024 Woman 35 42 8 5 7 2 0 79 13 55
2022 Man 46 32 10 9 2 1 0 79 11 90
2022 Woman 41 32 7 9 5 6 0 77 15 65
2020 Man 45 34 14 2 3 1 1 81 5 110
2020 Woman 37 45 7 9 0 2 0 83 10 65
2019 Man 45 34 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 100
2019 Woman 27 42 20 5 2 4 0 72 8 55

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 Man 42 27 16 0 6 10 0 76 6 85
2024 Woman 25 34 14 10 4 12 2 68 15 55
2022 Man 38 34 15 4 0 8 0 79 5 90
2022 Woman 30 36 11 6 3 14 0 77 11 65
2020 Man 48 27 15 4 2 4 0 78 7 110
2020 Woman 43 34 14 6 0 3 0 79 6 65
2019 Man 43 30 14 2 5 4 1 78 7 100
2019 Woman 29 44 9 7 4 8 0 79 12 55

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 Man 35 16 14 5 1 22 7 72 9 85
2024 Woman 16 13 20 9 6 34 3 46 23 55
2022 Man 34 30 16 3 1 15 1 76 5 90
2022 Woman 28 14 12 16 5 22 3 56 27 65
2020 Man 44 27 21 4 1 4 0 74 5 110
2020 Woman 35 29 17 9 0 9 0 71 10 65

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 Man 55 19 11 2 5 8 0 81 7 85
2024 Woman 45 24 9 11 2 5 3 76 14 55
2022 Man 54 25 9 3 1 4 3 85 5 90
2022 Woman 47 30 5 6 3 6 3 84 10 65
2020 Man 59 21 11 6 1 3 0 82 7 110
2020 Woman 52 28 9 2 2 8 0 87 3 65

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 Man 0 5 6 4 59 7 19 86 6 85
2024 Woman 0 2 6 4 45 2 42 87 3 55
2022 Man 1 6 4 3 64 6 16 86 9 90
2022 Woman 1 2 8 2 48 8 32 82 5 65

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 Man 7 7 24 3 8 45 5 29 23 85
2024 Woman 9 11 18 9 5 41 7 39 28 55
2022 Man 8 9 26 6 3 44 3 33 18 90
2022 Woman 6 9 26 3 1 47 7 33 10 65

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 Man 60 24 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 85
2024 Woman 55 33 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 55
2022 Man 55 34 5 3 3 0 0 88 7 90
2022 Woman 48 32 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 65
2020 Man 58 27 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 110
2020 Woman 56 28 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 65
2019 Man 56 26 6 6 5 0 0 82 11 95
2019 Woman 48 33 9 4 6 0 0 82 9 55

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 Man 60 16 10 6 9 0 0 76 15 85
2024 Woman 52 27 16 0 4 2 0 80 4 55
2022 Man 49 29 12 5 4 0 0 78 10 90
2022 Woman 46 25 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 65
2020 Man 50 27 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 110
2020 Woman 57 22 15 5 2 0 0 78 6 65
2019 Man 49 25 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 100
2019 Woman 35 44 9 5 5 0 0 80 11 55

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 Man 53 25 7 6 9 0 0 78 15 85
2024 Woman 53 29 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 55
2022 Man 42 34 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 90
2022 Woman 43 29 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 65
2020 Man 48 28 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 110
2020 Woman 55 23 17 3 2 0 0 78 5 65
2019 Man 47 29 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 100
2019 Woman 41 35 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 55
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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 Man 60 18 11 4 6 1 0 78 10 85
2024 Woman 52 20 11 2 7 4 4 78 10 55
2022 Man 52 20 14 7 5 2 0 73 12 90
2022 Woman 53 22 3 11 3 3 5 81 15 65
2020 Man 53 22 9 12 3 0 2 76 15 110
2020 Woman 55 23 8 8 3 2 2 81 11 65
2019 Man 44 26 15 7 6 2 0 71 14 100
2019 Woman 37 37 6 9 4 4 4 80 14 55

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 Man 25 49 27 85
2024 Woman 33 44 22 55
2022 Man 25 47 29 90
2022 Woman 29 43 28 65
2020 Man 18 55 27 110
2020 Woman 17 58 25 65
2019 Man 20 47 33 100
2019 Woman 24 50 26 55

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 Man 39 4 29 22 5 0 20
2024 Woman 40 5 44 0 6 5 20
2022 Man 40 14 27 0 6 13 20
2022 Woman 45 23 27 0 6 0 20
2020 Man 36 5 39 10 0 10 20
2020 Woman 0 9 73 0 9 9 10
2019 Man 55 0 10 10 14 11 20
2019 Woman 31 8 54 0 8 0 15
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 6 94 85
2024 Woman 10 90 55
2022 Man 6 94 90
2022 Woman 10 90 65
2020 Man 6 94 110
2020 Woman 9 91 65
2019 Man 12 88 100
2019 Woman 11 89 55

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 Man 23 10 13 7 8 33 6 54 25 85
2022 Man 18 20 7 5 4 36 9 69 18 90
2022 Woman 11 11 11 8 6 39 14 46 30 65
2020 Man 25 16 16 8 5 23 5 58 19 110
2020 Woman 21 16 11 6 6 37 3 61 21 65
2019 Man 15 18 14 10 16 22 5 45 36 100
2019 Woman 11 24 11 4 17 31 4 52 31 55

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 Man 39 23 11 7 7 13 0 71 16 85
2024 Woman 23 24 24 11 4 15 0 55 17 55
2022 Man 36 37 10 1 5 11 0 82 6 90
2022 Woman 22 38 8 8 5 17 2 74 16 65
2020 Man 38 24 19 12 1 6 0 66 13 110
2020 Woman 35 28 20 6 5 6 0 67 12 65
2019 Man 34 23 15 10 12 4 1 60 24 100
2019 Woman 29 26 21 5 9 8 2 61 16 55
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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
2019 Man 5 95 100
2019 Woman 11 89 55

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 Man 26 14 17 1 7 29 7 61 13 85
2024 Woman 9 5 17 3 2 53 10 39 14 55
2022 Man 18 22 13 1 2 40 3 71 6 90
2022 Woman 13 11 13 1 1 53 8 60 7 65
2020 Man 32 14 15 3 3 27 7 69 8 110
2020 Woman 23 11 20 0 0 43 3 62 0 65
2019 Man 19 14 22 6 5 29 5 49 17 100
2019 Woman 18 13 26 2 6 28 8 49 12 55

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 Man 41 25 11 5 5 13 1 77 11 85
2024 Woman 22 26 19 7 4 20 2 61 14 55
2022 Man 34 38 14 1 2 11 0 81 4 90
2022 Woman 34 26 13 2 3 22 0 78 6 65
2020 Man 41 28 14 5 2 10 0 76 8 110
2020 Woman 36 30 15 6 0 12 0 75 7 65
2019 Man 41 30 12 4 6 6 1 76 11 100
2019 Woman 33 27 20 2 6 13 0 69 9 55
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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 Man 37 32 14 7 10 0 0 37 63 85
2024 Woman 49 28 12 6 5 0 0 49 51 55
2022 Man 31 23 16 15 15 0 1 90
2022 Woman 32 22 21 14 8 0 3 65
2020 Man 43 22 19 11 4 0 1 110
2020 Woman 54 32 5 6 3 0 0 65
2019 Man 39 35 15 2 9 0 0 100
2019 Woman 42 31 13 7 7 0 0 55

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 Man 15 29 36 12 8 0 0 15 85 85
2024 Woman 21 20 29 16 13 0 2 21 79 55
2022 Man 19 33 25 15 6 0 1 90
2022 Woman 21 29 14 17 17 0 1 65
2020 Man 18 33 24 16 7 0 1 110
2020 Woman 17 29 20 18 14 0 2 65
2019 Man 15 41 26 14 4 0 0 100
2019 Woman 17 27 22 9 25 0 0 55

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 Man 24 40 19 9 6 0 1 25 75 85
2024 Woman 27 34 19 11 7 0 2 28 72 55
2022 Man 25 33 28 9 4 0 1 90
2022 Woman 33 28 25 8 5 0 1 65
2020 Man 28 30 29 8 4 0 1 110
2020 Woman 33 26 22 6 12 0 2 65
2019 Man 29 36 25 5 4 0 0 100
2019 Woman 22 41 5 17 13 0 2 55

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 Man 20 29 24 17 9 0 1 20 80 85
2024 Woman 27 28 17 14 12 0 2 27 73 55
2022 Man 22 23 30 7 13 1 3 90
2022 Woman 24 23 22 16 12 0 3 65
2020 Man 29 21 24 17 6 0 3 110
2020 Woman 28 21 19 15 15 0 2 65
2019 Man 18 31 23 19 8 0 1 100
2019 Woman 13 21 20 20 24 0 2 55

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 Man 55 31 7 0 3 0 4 57 43 85
2024 Woman 49 25 7 12 2 0 5 52 48 55
2022 Man 49 32 9 6 2 0 3 90
2022 Woman 50 19 12 6 3 0 9 65
2020 Man 63 18 12 5 1 0 2 110
2020 Woman 47 33 6 6 5 0 3 65
2019 Man 57 30 9 2 1 0 0 100
2019 Woman 36 29 17 7 7 2 2 55

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 Man 44 36 9 4 7 0 0 44 56 85
2024 Woman 34 23 20 16 8 0 0 34 66 55
2022 Man 47 31 12 3 5 0 1 90
2022 Woman 42 25 17 6 8 0 1 65
2020 Man 39 36 13 6 5 0 1 110
2020 Woman 35 25 22 12 5 0 2 65
2019 Man 47 31 13 7 2 0 0 100
2019 Woman 29 31 24 11 5 0 0 55

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 Man 31 38 14 9 7 0 1 31 69 85
2024 Woman 37 21 26 8 6 0 2 38 62 55
2022 Man 33 33 20 7 6 0 1 90
2022 Woman 40 23 17 9 6 0 5 65
2020 Man 38 29 20 5 5 0 3 110
2020 Woman 40 29 9 16 2 2 3 65
2019 Man 36 31 21 8 4 0 0 100
2019 Woman 35 31 17 13 4 0 0 55

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 Man 26 41 11 16 6 0 1 26 74 85
2024 Woman 34 28 20 9 7 0 2 34 66 55
2022 Man 35 28 19 11 6 0 1 90
2022 Woman 35 34 17 9 5 0 0 65
2020 Man 36 29 23 6 5 0 1 110
2020 Woman 37 33 8 14 6 0 3 65
2019 Man 22 47 20 7 2 1 0 100
2019 Woman 20 38 19 11 11 2 0 55

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 Man 45 30 11 9 6 0 0 45 55 85
2024 Woman 46 18 16 14 4 0 2 47 53 55
2022 Man 39 27 17 11 4 1 1 90
2022 Woman 41 26 15 7 8 0 3 65
2020 Man 44 29 16 4 6 0 1 110
2020 Woman 46 19 19 12 2 0 3 65
2019 Man 41 33 20 3 3 0 0 100
2019 Woman 45 14 20 13 7 0 0 55

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 Man 49 21 13 9 6 0 1 50 50 85
2024 Woman 51 24 7 9 7 0 2 52 48 55
2022 Man 43 27 15 9 5 0 1 90
2022 Woman 43 19 18 11 7 0 3 65
2020 Man 59 20 6 8 5 0 1 110
2020 Woman 52 14 16 9 5 2 3 65
2019 Man 57 22 9 5 7 0 0 100
2019 Woman 40 21 20 13 6 0 0 55

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 Man 57 26 9 2 4 0 1 58 42 85
2024 Woman 58 26 9 3 2 0 2 59 41 55
2022 Man 48 26 12 8 5 0 1 90
2022 Woman 49 30 12 3 3 0 3 65
2020 Man 29 35 17 12 6 0 2 110
2020 Woman 35 33 18 9 3 2 0 65

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 Man 34 44 16 4 1 0 0 34 66 85
2024 Woman 46 31 14 5 2 0 2 47 53 55
2022 Man 39 37 15 7 2 0 1 90
2022 Woman 32 48 11 2 6 0 1 65
2020 Man 42 32 15 7 1 1 3 110
2020 Woman 40 34 12 5 6 0 3 65
2019 Man 49 28 17 1 4 0 0 100
2019 Woman 38 36 17 6 4 0 0 55

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 Man 58 26 10 2 3 0 0 58 42 85
2024 Woman 43 16 16 9 10 0 7 46 54 55
2022 Man 74 17 5 2 1 0 1 90
2022 Woman 68 15 6 2 3 0 5 65
2020 Man 59 28 9 1 2 0 1 110
2020 Woman 67 23 2 3 2 0 3 65
2019 Man 70 15 9 3 2 0 0 95
2019 Woman 66 17 13 2 2 0 0 55

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 Man 50 33 13 1 2 0 1 51 49 85
2024 Woman 49 29 15 0 2 0 5 52 48 55
2022 Man 55 28 10 5 1 0 1 90
2022 Woman 57 27 11 1 1 0 3 65
2020 Man 43 34 16 5 2 0 1 110
2020 Woman 49 34 11 4 2 0 0 65

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 Man 87 7 1 1 1 0 3 89 11 85
2024 Woman 71 11 0 2 6 0 10 79 21 55

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 Man 82 10 5 0 2 0 1 83 17 85
2024 Woman 73 9 0 2 8 0 8 80 20 55

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 Man 84 6 1 2 5 0 1 86 14 85
2024 Woman 79 5 0 4 6 0 7 85 15 55
2022 Man 83 7 3 0 3 2 1 90
2022 Woman 66 9 5 2 1 1 16 65
2020 Man 80 8 5 1 3 1 3 110
2020 Woman 76 9 6 2 0 2 5 65
2019 Man 69 14 8 1 7 1 0 100
2019 Woman 65 15 2 7 11 0 0 55

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 Man 77 14 6 2 0 0 1 78 22 85
2024 Woman 65 23 5 0 0 0 7 69 31 55
2022 Man 71 21 6 1 0 0 1 90
2022 Woman 63 28 1 0 2 0 6 65
2020 Man 77 14 4 2 2 1 1 110
2020 Woman 70 22 3 2 0 2 2 65
2019 Man 65 17 15 2 1 0 0 100
2019 Woman 56 26 7 7 4 0 0 55

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 Man 61 18 6 4 8 0 3 63 37 85
2024 Woman 60 12 12 2 7 0 7 65 35 55
2022 Man 65 19 9 4 1 0 1 90
2022 Woman 54 20 10 6 3 0 6 65
2020 Man 69 9 9 5 5 1 2 110
2020 Woman 64 19 6 3 3 3 2 65
2019 Man 66 15 12 2 4 0 1 100
2019 Woman 59 7 17 4 11 0 2 55

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 Man 64 8 7 0 0 0 22 81 19 85
2024 Woman 56 10 8 2 0 2 21 73 27 55
2022 Man 61 10 5 0 0 0 24 90
2022 Woman 43 16 3 3 0 0 35 65
2020 Man 66 7 4 2 0 1 21 110
2020 Woman 63 14 1 2 3 0 17 65
2019 Man 63 9 5 1 0 0 23 100
2019 Woman 65 8 2 2 4 0 19 55

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 Man 72 17 8 1 0 0 3 74 26 85
2024 Woman 80 10 2 0 4 2 3 84 16 55
2022 Man 72 18 8 0 1 0 2 90
2022 Woman 71 12 3 0 0 0 14 65
2020 Man 72 18 7 0 0 0 3 110
2020 Woman 77 14 5 0 0 2 3 65
2019 Man 76 15 2 3 0 0 4 100
2019 Woman 80 15 4 0 2 0 0 55

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 Man 58 26 10 1 2 0 3 60 40 85
2024 Woman 84 3 4 2 2 0 5 89 11 55
2022 Man 79 13 3 1 1 0 2 90
2022 Woman 67 11 1 2 7 2 11 65
2020 Man 75 16 5 1 0 1 2 110
2020 Woman 78 11 3 3 2 0 3 65
2019 Man 78 15 4 0 1 0 1 100
2019 Woman 82 7 4 2 2 2 2 55

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 Man 55 22 16 6 0 0 1 56 44 85
2024 Woman 59 19 13 6 0 0 3 61 39 55
2022 Man 57 24 13 2 2 0 2 90
2022 Woman 45 28 14 5 0 2 6 65
2020 Man 54 29 8 4 3 0 2 110
2020 Woman 49 28 8 9 3 0 3 65
2019 Man 61 22 11 6 0 0 0 100
2019 Woman 59 28 7 0 4 2 0 55

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 Man 12 36 38 8 6 0 0 48 14 85
2024 Woman 8 38 36 12 6 0 0 46 18 55
2022 Man 9 43 36 9 3 0 0 52 13 90
2022 Woman 8 40 31 16 5 0 0 48 21 65
2020 Man 19 37 31 9 5 0 0 56 13 110
2020 Woman 20 28 37 9 5 0 0 48 14 65
2019 Man 19 33 35 8 4 0 0 53 12 100
2019 Woman 18 28 27 18 7 2 0 47 26 55

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 Man 2 21 35 21 20 0 0 42 23 85
2024 Woman 9 18 38 28 7 0 0 35 27 55
2022 Man 3 14 43 30 9 0 0 40 18 90
2022 Woman 13 14 37 28 7 0 0 36 27 65
2020 Man 5 16 34 30 14 0 0 45 21 110
2020 Woman 14 18 33 19 16 0 0 35 32 65
2019 Man 4 16 32 36 12 0 0 48 20 100
2019 Woman 11 12 33 28 15 0 0 43 24 55

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 Man 39 33 14 5 4 5 1 76 9 85
2024 Woman 30 53 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 55
2022 Man 43 36 18 2 0 1 0 80 2 90
2022 Woman 40 42 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 65
2020 Man 46 44 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 110
2020 Woman 38 51 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 65
2019 Man 42 33 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 100
2019 Woman 24 50 11 7 5 2 0 76 13 55

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 16 42 19 15 8 85
2024 Woman 5 40 40 9 6 55
2022 Man 21 34 35 10 1 90
2022 Woman 17 32 42 3 6 65

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 Man 63 18 7 3 2 0 6 87 6 85
2024 Woman 63 21 8 4 4 0 0 85 7 55
2022 Man 58 27 9 1 1 2 2 88 2 90
2022 Woman 55 23 16 0 2 1 3 82 2 65
2020 Man 51 24 13 3 3 5 0 80 6 110
2020 Woman 59 24 9 3 0 2 3 87 3 65

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 Man 55 15 17 8 2 0 4 72 11 85
2024 Woman 56 20 5 5 13 0 0 76 19 55
2022 Man 52 24 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 90
2022 Woman 50 27 5 2 13 1 2 80 15 65
2020 Man 48 20 14 10 5 3 0 70 16 110
2020 Woman 43 34 8 11 3 0 2 78 14 65

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 Man 63 19 6 6 2 0 4 86 8 85
2024 Woman 67 18 2 6 7 0 0 85 13 55
2022 Man 65 24 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 90
2022 Woman 60 23 6 2 6 1 2 85 8 65
2020 Man 61 22 6 5 5 1 1 84 9 110
2020 Woman 65 20 5 5 2 2 2 89 7 65

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 Man 33 34 13 7 10 2 0 69 18 85
2024 Woman 30 41 7 17 6 0 0 71 23 55
2022 Man 29 46 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 90
2022 Woman 41 34 10 8 6 2 0 76 14 65
2020 Man 37 34 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 110
2020 Woman 37 28 15 12 6 2 0 65 19 65
2019 Man 31 26 18 12 12 0 0 58 24 100
2019 Woman 19 29 16 22 13 2 0 48 35 55

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 Man 39 39 12 5 5 0 0 78 11 20
2024 Woman 31 39 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 25
2022 Man 33 45 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 20
2022 Woman 25 54 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 25
2020 Man 23 72 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Woman 24 47 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 25
2019 Man 13 55 23 5 0 0 5 71 5 20
2019 Woman 26 49 5 14 5 0 0 75 19 20
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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 Man 11 89 85
2024 Woman 18 82 55
2022 Man 9 91 90
2022 Woman 8 92 65
2020 Man 9 91 110
2020 Woman 8 92 65
2019 Man 17 83 100
2019 Woman 17 83 55

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 Man 51 26 7 7 2 4 4 83 10 85
2024 Woman 41 38 5 6 5 0 5 83 12 55
2022 Man 54 38 3 2 1 1 1 93 3 90
2022 Woman 45 34 9 3 2 1 5 85 5 65
2020 Man 57 27 4 3 4 2 4 89 7 110
2020 Woman 64 23 6 2 0 0 5 92 2 65
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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 Man 9 70 85
2024 Woman 23 63 55
2022 Man 19 59 90
2022 Woman 31 53 65
2020 Man 31 47 110
2020 Woman 25 57 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 55 45 15
2022 Man 44 56 15
2022 Woman 40 60 20
2020 Man 43 57 35
2020 Woman 56 44 15

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 Woman 22 23 0 25 30 0 0 45 55 15
2022 Man 19 25 11 24 21 0 0 44 46 15
2022 Woman 15 41 10 15 15 5 0 59 31 20
2020 Man 26 12 26 14 17 3 3 39 33 35
2020 Woman 44 19 6 25 0 0 6 67 27 15

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 Woman 0 0 23 7 48 0 22 0 71 15
2022 Man 0 17 31 19 27 0 7 18 49 15
2022 Woman 6 15 14 19 25 0 20 26 56 20
2020 Man 14 11 23 17 31 0 3 27 50 35
2020 Woman 19 38 6 13 19 0 6 60 33 15

Question 93. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 17 10 2 5 3 12 59 41 85
2024 Woman 38 16 11 11 6 2 17 47 53 55
2022 Man 55 16 1 7 3 5 13 90
2022 Woman 47 8 9 8 6 3 20 65
2020 Man 62 12 7 6 3 1 9 110
2020 Woman 60 15 8 8 3 2 5 65
2019 Man 56 14 6 7 7 3 6 100
2019 Woman 48 8 15 9 4 4 13 55
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