2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 101.3. Occupational category (variable derived from question 101)

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 21 48 7 18 5 0 0 69 23 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 35 50 5 4 5 0 0 86 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 42 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 545
2024 Administrative Support 44 40 3 8 6 0 0 84 14 30
2022 Executive 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 63 31 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 460
2022 Administrative Support 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 Executive 34 48 3 10 3 0 0 83 14 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 37 49 4 8 1 0 0 87 9 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 41 4 5 3 0 0 89 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 68 19 4 8 1 0 0 87 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 67 20 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 56 24 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 30

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 66 26 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 57 26 4 10 2 0 1 84 12 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 540
2024 Administrative Support 38 38 5 9 9 0 0 76 18 30

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 15 28 8 21 22 0 6 46 45 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 27 37 14 11 8 1 1 66 20 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 37 29 10 12 9 0 2 68 21 545
2024 Administrative Support 34 43 4 10 9 0 0 77 20 30
2022 Executive 52 31 3 7 7 0 0 83 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 37 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 26 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 460
2022 Administrative Support 83 8 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2020 Executive 30 47 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 28 44 11 13 3 0 1 73 16 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 37 9 7 4 0 1 81 10 455
2020 Administrative Support 50 41 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 30
2019 Executive 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 63 25 10 1 1 0 0 88 3 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 31 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 345
2019 Administrative Support 60 23 12 3 3 0 0 83 6 35

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 39 46 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 37 42 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 41 36 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 43 28 14 9 6 0 0 70 16 30
2022 Executive 48 37 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 39 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 465
2022 Administrative Support 55 26 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 25
2020 Executive 46 39 11 0 4 0 0 86 4 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 44 40 12 1 3 0 0 84 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 35 12 7 2 0 0 80 9 455
2020 Administrative Support 34 56 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 30
2019 Executive 54 31 12 0 0 0 4 88 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 55 37 6 1 1 0 0 92 3 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 37 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 340
2019 Administrative Support 48 29 9 12 3 0 0 77 14 35

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 42 34 15 8 3 0 0 75 10 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 37 41 13 5 4 0 0 79 8 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 48 34 10 4 3 0 1 83 8 545
2024 Administrative Support 57 37 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 30
2022 Executive 66 24 4 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 68 25 4 2 0 0 2 94 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 27 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 465
2022 Administrative Support 78 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 Executive 34 59 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 42 38 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 37 9 4 2 0 1 84 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 30
2019 Executive 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 30 1 0 1 0 0 97 1 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 54 32 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 340
2019 Administrative Support 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 29 41 11 15 5 0 0 70 20 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 45 35 12 3 4 1 0 81 6 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 52 25 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 35 38 9 4 10 0 4 76 14 30
2022 Executive 31 41 11 7 10 0 0 72 17 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 70 19 8 1 1 0 1 90 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 65 22 5 4 3 0 1 88 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 63 20 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2020 Executive 23 43 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 51 35 7 1 4 1 1 88 5 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 29 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 34 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 30
2019 Executive 31 50 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 66 19 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 340
2019 Administrative Support 57 23 14 0 0 6 0 85 0 35

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 49 39 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 31 44 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 39 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 545
2024 Administrative Support 29 41 13 8 9 0 0 70 17 30
2022 Executive 59 31 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 32 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 34 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 465
2022 Administrative Support 33 53 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2020 Executive 47 43 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 45 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 39 10 2 3 0 0 85 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 50 22 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 30
2019 Executive 58 35 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 34 6 3 6 0 0 86 8 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 345
2019 Administrative Support 57 23 17 0 3 0 0 80 3 35

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 26 51 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 39 39 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 42 32 14 6 5 0 0 74 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 20 28 32 14 6 0 0 48 20 30
2022 Executive 48 31 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 51 32 13 3 0 0 2 84 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 34 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 465
2022 Administrative Support 55 31 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 25
2020 Executive 40 37 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 43 11 0 1 0 0 88 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 48 32 6 3 3 0 6 86 7 30
2019 Executive 31 42 8 15 0 4 0 76 16 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 39 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 340
2019 Administrative Support 39 40 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 35

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 40 48 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 37 45 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 37 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 545
2024 Administrative Support 46 41 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 30
2022 Executive 62 28 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 40 49 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 36 7 7 1 0 0 84 8 465
2022 Administrative Support 65 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 Executive 43 50 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 34 45 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 43 11 4 2 0 0 84 5 450
2020 Administrative Support 45 42 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 30
2019 Executive 38 42 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 31 47 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 39 9 9 2 0 0 79 11 340
2019 Administrative Support 36 49 3 9 3 0 0 86 12 35

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 58 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 59 30 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 60 29 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 540
2024 Administrative Support 52 38 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 30
2022 Executive 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 64 29 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 64 31 3 2 0 0 0 94 2 465
2022 Administrative Support 63 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2020 Executive 73 20 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 56 39 3 1 1 0 0 95 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 62 29 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 450
2020 Administrative Support 55 29 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2019 Executive 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 63 30 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 59 30 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 340
2019 Administrative Support 65 20 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 35

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 32 50 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 39 36 11 12 2 0 0 75 14 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 42 36 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 545
2024 Administrative Support 21 42 28 3 6 0 0 63 9 30
2022 Executive 66 20 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 39 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 27 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 25
2020 Executive 47 40 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 37 45 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 455
2020 Administrative Support 48 26 16 6 0 0 3 77 7 30
2019 Executive 46 35 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 49 33 14 3 1 0 0 82 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 34 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 340
2019 Administrative Support 39 35 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 35

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 48 37 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 34 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 545
2024 Administrative Support 54 28 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 30
2022 Executive 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 36 10 1 0 0 0 89 1 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 28 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 465
2022 Administrative Support 65 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2020 Executive 73 20 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 42 46 9 1 1 0 0 88 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 30 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 455
2020 Administrative Support 61 10 13 6 0 0 10 79 7 30
2019 Executive 64 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 27 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 340
2019 Administrative Support 60 23 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 32 58 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 36 35 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 36 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 545
2024 Administrative Support 23 35 14 19 9 0 0 58 28 30
2022 Executive 65 21 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 42 34 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 45 38 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 40 27 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 25
2020 Executive 47 47 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 48 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 39 26 19 6 3 0 6 69 10 30
2019 Executive 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 45 33 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 38 8 9 4 0 0 80 12 340
2019 Administrative Support 31 38 17 12 3 0 0 68 14 35

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 37 45 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 42 38 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 79 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 29 15 32 14 9 0 0 44 24 30
2022 Executive 55 35 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 43 30 20 6 1 0 0 73 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 45 24 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 25
2020 Executive 43 40 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 45 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 37 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 52 19 23 0 3 0 3 73 3 30
2019 Executive 46 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 35 4 10 1 0 0 85 11 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 28 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 340
2019 Administrative Support 34 35 23 6 3 0 0 68 9 35

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 24 61 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 42 42 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 37 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 545
2024 Administrative Support 32 42 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 30
2022 Executive 55 31 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 51 34 10 2 2 0 1 86 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 34 9 5 1 0 0 85 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 27 13 8 4 4 0 75 12 25
2020 Executive 36 57 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 46 39 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 41 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 30
2019 Executive 40 48 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 37 10 4 1 0 0 85 6 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 340
2019 Administrative Support 42 35 20 0 0 3 0 79 0 35

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 42 41 12 2 0 2 0 85 2 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 37 41 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 38 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 39 33 19 3 6 0 0 72 9 30
2022 Executive 52 38 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 46 38 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 33 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 52 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2020 Executive 57 33 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 48 43 7 1 1 0 0 91 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 36 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 22 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 30
2019 Executive 62 23 4 12 0 0 0 85 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 34 6 6 1 0 0 88 7 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 32 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 340
2019 Administrative Support 51 29 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 35

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 8 23 28 22 18 0 0 31 40 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 55 35 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 62 31 3 4 0 0 0 94 4 30
2022 Executive 7 17 21 24 31 0 0 24 55 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 27 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 30 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 465
2022 Administrative Support 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 Executive 13 7 43 23 13 0 0 20 37 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 43 12 1 1 0 0 85 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 31 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 450
2020 Administrative Support 65 23 10 0 0 0 3 90 0 30
2019 Executive 27 12 27 23 12 0 0 38 35 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 34 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 34 17 6 2 0 1 75 8 340
2019 Administrative Support 58 33 3 3 0 3 0 94 3 35

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 7 32 47 5 6 0 3 11 41 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 2 23 42 21 8 0 4 30 26 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 22 34 19 13 1 4 33 31 545
2024 Administrative Support 3 18 31 35 13 0 0 48 21 30
2022 Executive 7 28 51 10 4 0 0 14 35 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 4 8 44 27 13 0 4 41 13 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 21 37 18 15 0 3 34 28 460
2022 Administrative Support 4 0 31 35 30 0 0 65 4 25
2020 Executive 7 33 30 23 7 0 0 30 40 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 1 15 41 35 8 0 0 43 16 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 25 34 20 10 1 1 31 34 455
2020 Administrative Support 0 16 39 23 10 6 6 37 19 30
2019 Executive 0 8 46 31 15 0 0 46 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 4 12 39 30 11 0 3 43 17 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 20 33 25 11 0 1 36 30 340
2019 Administrative Support 3 29 17 31 12 6 3 46 35 35

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 25 26 24 24 0 0 0 24 52 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 8 16 29 25 16 2 5 44 25 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 12 23 31 19 10 1 4 30 37 540
2024 Administrative Support 3 15 48 17 9 6 3 28 19 30
2022 Executive 17 35 24 24 0 0 0 24 52 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 19 23 21 21 1 6 45 30 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 25 31 17 11 2 3 29 39 465
2022 Administrative Support 4 7 23 29 34 4 0 65 11 25
2020 Executive 7 20 27 33 13 0 0 47 27 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 8 8 32 26 23 3 0 50 17 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 16 34 25 13 3 1 40 25 455
2020 Administrative Support 0 9 25 25 19 19 3 56 12 30
2019 Executive 0 32 32 20 16 0 0 36 32 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 4 7 33 29 20 3 4 53 12 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 20 34 20 11 2 4 33 31 340
2019 Administrative Support 3 9 27 32 21 9 0 58 13 35

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 5 27 52 13 3 0 0 16 32 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 1 8 25 40 25 0 1 66 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 5 10 27 30 25 0 4 56 15 540
2024 Administrative Support 0 5 19 32 41 3 0 75 5 25
2022 Executive 7 20 38 31 3 0 0 34 27 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 6 27 37 25 0 5 65 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 11 28 29 24 1 3 55 16 460
2022 Administrative Support 0 0 4 31 60 0 5 96 0 25
2020 Executive 3 38 24 28 7 0 0 34 41 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 3 11 27 39 21 0 0 60 13 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 14 24 34 21 1 1 56 19 450
2020 Administrative Support 3 3 10 47 23 7 7 81 8 30
2019 Executive 0 12 42 38 8 0 0 46 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 3 6 34 36 19 0 3 56 9 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 4 12 32 30 20 0 1 51 16 340
2019 Administrative Support 3 3 9 39 40 3 3 84 6 35

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 15 32 28 19 0 0 6 20 51 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 3 14 29 17 30 1 7 51 18 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 6 12 24 23 25 2 7 53 20 545
2024 Administrative Support 0 8 17 37 31 0 7 73 8 25
2022 Executive 17 32 38 10 3 0 0 14 48 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 2 16 24 25 25 1 6 54 20 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 10 14 25 22 22 1 5 48 26 460
2022 Administrative Support 0 0 0 50 46 0 5 100 0 25
2020 Executive 7 37 33 13 10 0 0 23 43 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 8 25 32 24 3 1 58 15 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 15 25 25 23 2 2 50 24 450
2020 Administrative Support 0 13 13 34 19 9 13 68 16 30
2019 Executive 4 27 27 23 15 4 0 40 32 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 4 21 32 27 3 4 64 14 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 5 14 29 25 22 2 3 49 20 340
2019 Administrative Support 0 15 18 21 40 3 3 65 16 35

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 3 20 31 26 15 0 5 43 25 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 0 8 21 30 32 3 5 68 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 6 12 23 23 26 4 6 55 19 545
2024 Administrative Support 3 11 19 24 24 11 9 59 17 30
2022 Executive 27 28 17 17 10 0 0 27 55 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 2 11 20 24 29 6 9 62 15 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 16 26 18 20 3 5 42 30 465
2022 Administrative Support 4 19 27 11 34 5 0 48 24 25
2020 Executive 3 3 50 27 17 0 0 43 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 1 9 17 32 37 1 1 71 11 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 14 23 29 22 5 2 54 21 450
2020 Administrative Support 3 16 25 22 9 16 9 42 25 30
2019 Executive 8 23 46 4 19 0 0 23 31 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 4 12 26 26 24 6 1 54 18 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 26 22 19 16 2 4 37 40 340
2019 Administrative Support 9 15 9 15 29 12 9 57 31 35

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 Executive 22 28 25 22 3 0 0 25 50 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 4 15 30 28 17 4 2 48 19 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 16 34 17 19 2 4 39 25 540
2024 Administrative Support 3 13 27 29 29 0 0 57 16 30
2022 Executive 21 20 38 14 7 0 0 21 41 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 3 11 35 19 23 4 6 46 15 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 16 36 21 14 1 5 37 25 465
2022 Administrative Support 0 14 11 23 46 0 5 73 15 25
2020 Executive 13 27 27 23 10 0 0 33 40 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 5 12 25 32 24 1 0 57 18 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 10 34 29 18 3 1 48 17 455
2020 Administrative Support 0 13 9 34 25 13 6 73 15 30
2019 Executive 15 23 15 27 19 0 0 46 38 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 3 8 29 34 20 3 3 58 12 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 8 15 36 22 14 3 2 38 24 340
2019 Administrative Support 3 6 27 30 29 6 0 62 9 35

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 5 17 41 22 12 2 0 35 23 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 2 13 38 21 23 0 3 45 16 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 4 10 32 27 21 1 5 51 15 540
2024 Administrative Support 3 10 37 16 24 3 7 44 15 30
2022 Executive 4 3 38 38 18 0 0 55 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 1 4 29 28 33 1 4 64 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 2 6 23 34 30 1 4 68 8 460
2022 Administrative Support 0 0 35 35 26 0 5 64 0 25
2020 Executive 3 20 43 30 3 0 0 33 23 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 3 11 37 31 19 0 0 49 13 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 3 11 32 32 21 0 1 53 14 455
2020 Administrative Support 3 13 25 34 13 3 9 54 18 30
2019 Executive 4 12 38 23 23 0 0 46 15 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 0 10 22 29 34 1 4 66 10 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 3 6 28 35 25 1 2 62 9 340
2019 Administrative Support 6 6 21 39 23 3 3 65 13 35
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 37 39 5 10 2 0 7 81 13 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 34 28 13 5 3 9 8 76 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 32 32 14 4 6 6 7 73 11 545
2024 Administrative Support 15 41 25 3 6 3 7 62 10 30
2022 Executive 51 28 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 42 26 10 3 1 9 10 83 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 38 29 11 5 3 5 8 78 9 460
2022 Administrative Support 37 19 18 7 0 0 18 69 9 25
2020 Executive 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 29 13 5 1 4 1 79 7 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 32 14 5 2 7 4 77 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 35 42 6 0 0 13 3 92 0 30
2019 Executive 42 35 8 8 0 4 4 83 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 26 8 1 4 8 8 83 7 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 36 32 14 7 5 3 2 72 13 340
2019 Administrative Support 28 40 26 3 0 0 3 70 3 35

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 69 24 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 63 20 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 59 23 8 4 4 1 1 83 8 545
2024 Administrative Support 36 49 3 6 6 0 0 86 12 30
2022 Executive 69 24 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 66 26 2 1 2 1 2 94 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 57 22 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 25
2020 Executive 53 37 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 63 27 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 60 26 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 68 23 6 0 3 0 0 90 3 30
2019 Executive 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 68 22 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 28 8 6 4 1 0 81 10 340
2019 Administrative Support 57 20 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 35

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 52 41 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 73 24 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 63 26 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 545
2024 Administrative Support 55 33 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 30
2022 Executive 69 28 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 75 20 0 2 1 0 2 97 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 67 26 3 4 1 0 0 93 4 465
2022 Administrative Support 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 Executive 57 40 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 72 23 3 1 1 0 0 95 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 68 25 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 455
2020 Administrative Support 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Executive 54 42 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 72 21 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 56 30 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 340
2019 Administrative Support 52 39 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 45 48 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 56 29 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 32 6 4 3 1 1 86 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 44 27 20 0 6 3 0 73 6 30
2022 Executive 65 32 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 31 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 465
2022 Administrative Support 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 25
2020 Executive 53 43 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 34 8 0 1 0 0 91 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 31 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 450
2020 Administrative Support 65 19 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 30
2019 Executive 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 61 22 8 4 1 3 0 86 6 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 34 9 5 2 1 0 85 6 340
2019 Administrative Support 36 49 12 3 0 0 0 86 3 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 41 39 3 8 2 3 5 86 11 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 44 25 8 7 4 6 6 78 12 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 41 24 10 6 4 7 8 77 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 36 17 18 15 0 14 0 62 17 30
2022 Executive 62 25 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 26 13 1 2 7 6 81 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 24 8 3 2 5 6 84 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 53 11 22 0 0 5 8 74 0 25

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 Executive 52 20 8 10 2 3 5 78 13 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 45 24 13 8 1 5 5 76 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 41 23 10 6 4 8 8 76 12 540
2024 Administrative Support 37 26 16 6 0 14 0 74 8 30
2022 Executive 58 35 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 49 29 8 0 1 8 5 89 1 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 24 9 4 2 5 6 84 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 52 16 22 0 0 5 5 75 0 25
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 85 13 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 52 31 9 3 1 1 3 86 4 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 28 13 3 3 1 5 79 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 34 21 23 10 6 3 4 58 17 30
2022 Executive 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 43 25 16 4 3 4 5 74 8 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 28 7 3 2 1 4 87 5 465
2022 Administrative Support 50 11 13 7 0 0 19 75 9 25
2020 Executive 83 10 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 26 14 3 3 0 3 81 6 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 22 11 3 1 1 3 84 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 34 13 28 3 6 6 9 56 11 30
2019 Executive 81 15 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 22 7 6 1 1 7 85 8 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 25 12 3 2 1 3 82 5 345
2019 Administrative Support 29 31 26 0 0 9 6 70 0 35

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 58 31 3 5 0 2 0 92 6 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 55 20 11 10 3 2 0 76 13 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 10 7 4 1 0 80 10 545
2024 Administrative Support 42 20 32 0 6 0 0 62 6 30
2022 Executive 55 31 3 10 0 0 0 86 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 37 9 2 2 2 2 87 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 31 6 6 2 0 1 86 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 53 27 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 25
2020 Executive 55 24 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 28 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 455
2020 Administrative Support 55 19 6 6 3 0 10 82 11 30
2019 Executive 35 54 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 34 15 4 1 1 0 79 6 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 29 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 340
2019 Administrative Support 42 35 18 3 0 3 0 79 3 35

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 58 28 5 3 0 2 3 91 3 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 56 20 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 56 22 11 2 5 2 2 81 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 29 25 10 14 3 13 6 67 21 30
2022 Executive 55 28 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 35 7 2 3 3 2 88 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 23 6 4 3 1 2 87 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 62 13 11 4 10 0 0 74 14 25
2020 Executive 57 30 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 26 10 1 4 4 0 84 6 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 24 14 3 1 1 1 82 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 56 16 3 6 6 6 6 82 14 30

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 61 32 3 3 2 0 0 93 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 55 31 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 55 29 8 4 3 0 0 85 8 540
2024 Administrative Support 36 42 10 0 9 3 0 80 10 30
2022 Executive 72 21 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 62 27 4 3 2 0 2 90 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 460
2022 Administrative Support 66 20 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 25
2020 Executive 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 65 19 8 4 1 1 1 86 6 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 59 27 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 58 29 3 0 6 0 3 90 7 30
2019 Executive 54 23 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 28 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 54 26 9 5 4 1 0 81 10 340
2019 Administrative Support 52 27 12 0 3 3 3 84 3 35

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 66 25 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 74 18 5 1 0 2 0 94 1 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 70 16 4 2 3 1 4 92 4 545
2024 Administrative Support 22 23 4 14 18 3 15 55 40 30
2022 Executive 62 31 4 0 0 3 0 96 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 77 15 2 0 0 1 5 98 0 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 69 21 4 2 1 1 2 93 3 465
2022 Administrative Support 63 7 8 0 7 0 15 82 8 25

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 64 24 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 55 26 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 59 24 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 545
2024 Administrative Support 50 20 24 0 3 3 0 72 3 30
2022 Executive 58 25 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 61 28 4 1 3 0 3 92 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 63 25 5 3 2 0 0 89 6 465
2022 Administrative Support 77 8 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 25
2020 Executive 73 17 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 31 5 1 1 1 0 92 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 61 25 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 34 0 9 3 0 0 88 13 30
2019 Executive 62 27 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 61 26 7 4 1 0 0 88 6 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 25 7 9 3 0 0 82 11 345
2019 Administrative Support 55 30 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 35

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 Executive 90 7 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 88 7 4 0 1 0 0 96 1 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 83 10 2 2 1 0 1 94 3 545
2024 Administrative Support 79 13 3 5 0 0 0 93 5 30
2022 Executive 86 7 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 84 7 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 87 9 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 465
2022 Administrative Support 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2019 Executive 69 19 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 90 7 1 0 1 0 0 97 1 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 78 13 2 4 1 0 1 92 6 345
2019 Administrative Support 83 14 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
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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 Executive 40 46 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 52 24 13 4 2 5 0 80 7 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 48 29 12 3 3 6 0 81 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 50 24 4 7 3 11 0 84 11 30
2022 Executive 62 31 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 60 32 1 2 0 4 2 97 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 29 7 3 2 6 0 88 5 465
2022 Administrative Support 61 31 0 3 0 5 0 97 3 25
2020 Executive 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 59 23 9 4 1 4 0 85 6 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 32 10 2 1 6 0 86 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 66 25 3 3 0 3 0 94 3 30
2019 Executive 35 50 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 57 33 6 1 1 1 0 92 3 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 29 9 6 5 4 0 80 11 345
2019 Administrative Support 48 35 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35

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 Executive 47 33 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 35 39 12 8 3 3 0 76 12 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 30 12 8 4 3 0 75 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 43 32 8 10 3 3 0 78 13 30
2022 Executive 52 24 3 17 3 0 0 76 21 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 46 37 9 2 0 4 2 88 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 33 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 465
2022 Administrative Support 58 27 7 3 0 5 0 89 3 25
2020 Executive 70 10 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 58 27 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 12 4 2 2 0 82 5 455
2020 Administrative Support 63 25 6 3 0 0 3 90 3 30
2019 Executive 42 42 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 36 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 31 10 8 4 2 0 78 12 345
2019 Administrative Support 60 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 35

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 Executive 24 39 10 20 7 0 0 63 27 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 25 38 18 10 1 6 2 69 12 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 30 32 17 12 5 4 0 65 17 545
2024 Administrative Support 30 40 12 0 9 9 0 77 10 30
2022 Executive 35 27 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 42 34 11 4 1 6 2 82 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 38 33 14 9 4 3 0 73 13 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 39 7 3 0 5 0 89 3 25
2020 Executive 57 17 3 23 0 0 0 73 23 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 44 31 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 35 36 17 4 3 5 0 75 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 28 6 3 0 9 0 90 3 30
2019 Executive 27 42 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 37 11 4 0 4 0 84 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 14 8 7 4 0 70 16 345
2019 Administrative Support 45 35 6 12 0 3 0 82 12 35

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 Executive 21 37 12 25 5 0 0 58 30 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 23 41 25 5 2 4 0 66 8 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 31 35 14 12 7 2 0 67 19 545
2024 Administrative Support 37 31 13 13 3 3 0 70 16 30
2022 Executive 31 48 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 43 9 4 3 3 1 83 8 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 36 11 11 4 1 0 74 15 465
2022 Administrative Support 55 26 10 4 0 5 0 85 4 25
2020 Executive 30 47 7 13 3 0 0 77 17 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 40 15 9 1 3 0 73 11 455
2020 Administrative Support 56 25 3 6 0 9 0 90 7 30
2019 Executive 31 58 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 40 12 8 3 1 0 76 11 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 31 14 12 6 4 0 66 19 345
2019 Administrative Support 35 39 15 6 3 3 0 75 9 35

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 Executive 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 69 25 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 62 27 6 2 0 2 0 91 3 545
2024 Administrative Support 73 13 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2022 Executive 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 66 23 10 0 0 1 0 90 0 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 67 24 5 2 1 2 0 93 2 465
2022 Administrative Support 79 9 4 0 0 8 0 96 0 25
2020 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 66 20 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 72 16 9 0 0 3 0 90 0 30
2019 Executive 58 38 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 65 22 7 2 0 2 0 90 3 345
2019 Administrative Support 60 29 3 0 6 3 0 91 6 35
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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 Executive 23 61 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 41 12 3 0 1 2 84 3 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 41 42 10 5 1 1 0 84 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 45 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 30
2022 Executive 31 45 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 41 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 44 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 460
2022 Administrative Support 49 39 7 0 0 5 0 93 0 25
2020 Executive 57 33 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 53 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 42 11 3 1 1 0 86 3 455
2020 Administrative Support 63 25 6 3 0 3 0 90 3 30
2019 Executive 27 46 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 28 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 44 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 345
2019 Administrative Support 54 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35

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 Executive 6 23 33 28 7 3 0 30 36 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 23 34 15 17 6 2 2 60 25 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 22 38 17 15 7 2 0 61 22 545
2024 Administrative Support 20 29 24 10 6 11 0 55 18 30
2022 Executive 4 41 18 24 14 0 0 45 38 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 29 46 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 40 14 11 3 2 0 72 14 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 23 21 7 4 0 0 69 11 25
2020 Executive 10 57 17 13 3 0 0 67 17 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 31 47 9 9 1 1 0 79 11 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 45 14 8 2 3 0 75 10 455
2020 Administrative Support 45 35 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 30
2019 Executive 12 42 27 15 4 0 0 54 19 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 30 36 15 15 1 3 0 67 17 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 26 37 18 12 5 2 0 65 17 340
2019 Administrative Support 36 43 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 35

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 Executive 45 35 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 32 42 12 6 3 2 2 77 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 35 36 14 7 5 2 1 73 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 40 27 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 30
2022 Executive 48 42 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 31 17 5 2 2 4 74 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 13 5 3 3 1 77 9 465
2022 Administrative Support 41 22 21 3 7 5 0 66 11 25
2020 Executive 37 50 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 35 40 11 8 4 3 0 77 12 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 35 13 10 3 4 0 73 13 455
2020 Administrative Support 44 25 19 3 6 3 0 71 10 30
2019 Executive 23 58 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 37 12 6 3 0 1 79 8 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 29 15 10 7 3 1 67 17 340
2019 Administrative Support 45 29 12 6 0 9 0 81 6 35

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 Executive 21 62 12 2 2 0 0 83 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 40 39 15 5 1 0 0 80 5 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 42 35 15 4 3 2 0 78 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 45 31 12 3 6 3 0 79 9 30
2022 Executive 28 62 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 36 12 3 0 1 0 85 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 45 34 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 26 19 3 0 5 0 76 3 25
2020 Executive 37 37 20 3 3 0 0 73 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 36 12 4 0 3 0 84 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 39 16 3 1 3 0 80 4 450
2020 Administrative Support 50 31 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 30
2019 Executive 27 42 27 4 0 0 0 69 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 33 15 3 0 0 1 82 3 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 34 17 6 5 1 0 72 11 340
2019 Administrative Support 54 26 14 0 0 6 0 85 0 35

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 Executive 26 31 18 8 7 3 8 64 16 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 24 21 13 12 7 19 4 59 25 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 28 24 16 5 7 16 4 64 16 545
2024 Administrative Support 15 24 16 19 3 22 0 51 29 30
2022 Executive 38 25 13 4 3 7 10 76 8 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 28 25 15 4 4 20 4 70 10 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 24 16 7 4 15 4 67 13 465
2022 Administrative Support 43 18 24 4 7 0 4 64 11 25
2020 Executive 37 23 17 3 7 10 3 69 12 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 27 25 15 8 8 16 1 63 19 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 26 17 7 4 14 3 66 14 455
2020 Administrative Support 34 28 22 0 6 9 0 69 7 30
2019 Executive 23 27 23 8 0 15 4 62 10 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 34 30 12 8 3 10 3 73 13 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 27 17 19 15 9 10 3 50 27 340
2019 Administrative Support 36 17 26 3 3 14 0 63 7 35

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 Executive 28 49 7 10 2 3 0 80 13 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 30 36 16 13 5 0 0 66 18 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 36 34 14 8 4 2 1 73 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 21 19 24 15 16 5 0 42 33 30
2022 Executive 38 34 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 34 39 16 7 1 3 1 75 8 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 39 36 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 26 9 8 7 5 0 75 15 25
2020 Executive 41 38 10 3 0 7 0 85 4 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 31 15 11 1 4 0 72 13 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 36 36 14 7 3 2 0 75 11 455
2020 Administrative Support 50 19 13 3 6 9 0 76 10 30
2019 Executive 27 50 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 43 33 11 7 4 1 0 77 11 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 32 12 11 5 4 1 71 16 340
2019 Administrative Support 48 20 23 3 0 6 0 72 3 35

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 Executive 46 26 10 5 3 0 11 51 49 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 53 26 10 0 5 2 4 57 43 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 52 22 11 3 4 1 6 56 44 545
2024 Administrative Support 39 15 23 2 3 3 15 47 53 30
2022 Executive 34 38 14 3 7 0 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 61 19 11 2 1 0 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 23 9 2 1 0 10 465
2022 Administrative Support 50 37 7 6 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 50 23 17 10 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 19 15 7 3 0 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 21 11 6 3 1 3 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 28 13 0 0 0 6 30
2019 Executive 35 35 15 4 0 0 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 54 15 25 3 1 1 1 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 54 24 9 5 2 0 6 345
2019 Administrative Support 71 12 0 6 3 3 6 35

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 Executive 62 0 5 0 0 0 33 93 7 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 59 14 4 5 6 2 10 67 33 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 59 10 7 3 6 2 13 69 31 545
2024 Administrative Support 31 13 17 7 14 3 15 38 62 30

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 70 8 5 0 0 0 18 84 16 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 70 11 4 3 3 3 5 77 23 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 71 9 5 1 2 3 9 80 20 545
2024 Administrative Support 60 15 0 0 0 17 8 80 20 30
2022 Executive 79 3 3 0 4 4 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 80 8 2 3 0 4 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 76 8 3 1 1 3 10 465
2022 Administrative Support 78 11 4 0 0 4 4 25
2020 Executive 93 3 0 0 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 85 8 1 0 0 3 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 76 8 5 1 2 5 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 74 13 6 0 0 0 6 30
2019 Executive 81 8 4 0 0 0 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 82 7 4 1 1 1 3 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 73 9 5 2 1 4 6 340
2019 Administrative Support 65 9 6 9 0 6 6 35

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 Executive 72 3 0 0 0 0 25 96 4 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 74 6 3 0 2 2 13 87 13 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 72 7 3 1 2 3 13 85 15 545
2024 Administrative Support 63 3 7 3 0 10 15 83 17 30

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 72 0 0 0 2 0 26 97 3 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 71 10 4 2 3 1 10 80 20 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 66 11 4 2 3 2 11 76 24 545
2024 Administrative Support 47 23 6 3 3 3 15 57 43 30

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 26 23 13 13 11 0 14 58 27 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 21 38 10 14 11 3 2 62 27 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 32 14 12 11 4 4 61 24 545
2024 Administrative Support 8 25 3 28 27 9 0 37 60 30
2022 Executive 21 37 14 14 11 0 3 60 25 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 24 35 13 15 7 1 5 63 23 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 27 34 12 10 9 2 5 65 21 465
2022 Administrative Support 9 32 14 12 26 0 8 44 41 25
2020 Executive 27 27 10 30 3 0 3 55 34 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 21 35 12 19 7 5 1 60 27 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 27 32 13 11 8 5 4 65 21 455
2020 Administrative Support 26 29 10 16 10 6 3 61 29 30
2019 Executive 23 27 12 23 8 0 8 54 33 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 30 26 14 15 11 3 1 58 27 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 24 14 15 12 4 3 56 29 345
2019 Administrative Support 28 23 17 14 3 9 6 59 20 35

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 Executive 38 44 16 0 0 2 0 84 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 30 42 17 7 2 2 0 73 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 31 40 14 8 2 4 0 74 11 545
2024 Administrative Support 18 25 38 7 3 8 0 48 11 30
2022 Executive 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 29 46 19 3 1 2 0 76 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 34 41 15 5 2 3 0 77 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 33 38 18 7 3 0 0 71 11 25
2020 Executive 43 40 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 25 51 15 3 3 4 0 79 6 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 42 16 5 2 2 0 76 7 450
2020 Administrative Support 28 50 13 3 0 6 0 83 3 30
2019 Executive 27 54 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 37 12 11 0 4 0 76 11 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 39 17 7 2 2 0 73 9 345
2019 Administrative Support 31 35 17 6 6 6 0 69 12 35

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 Executive 27 56 8 5 2 2 0 84 8 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 40 43 7 3 4 3 0 85 7 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 45 35 9 6 3 3 0 82 9 545
2024 Administrative Support 43 41 6 4 3 3 0 86 7 30
2022 Executive 45 34 3 14 0 4 0 82 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 37 9 5 0 0 2 86 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 38 6 3 2 3 0 89 5 465
2022 Administrative Support 62 12 18 4 0 4 0 77 4 25
2020 Executive 52 41 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 49 33 13 1 0 3 0 85 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 40 8 3 1 2 0 87 4 455
2020 Administrative Support 58 29 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2019 Executive 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 34 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 35 11 4 1 0 0 83 6 340
2019 Administrative Support 54 32 12 3 0 0 0 86 3 35

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 Executive 26 49 8 13 2 2 0 77 15 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 32 35 12 6 3 10 2 76 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 32 10 4 2 8 1 83 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 29 34 13 17 0 7 0 68 19 30
2022 Executive 24 55 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 34 37 15 4 1 7 2 78 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 43 35 10 3 1 7 0 84 4 460
2022 Administrative Support 57 24 4 4 3 8 0 89 8 25
2020 Executive 47 30 20 0 3 0 0 77 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 49 24 14 1 3 9 0 81 4 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 34 12 4 2 6 0 81 7 455
2020 Administrative Support 55 26 13 3 0 3 0 83 3 30
2019 Executive 54 31 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 43 32 15 6 0 3 1 78 6 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 27 13 3 2 5 2 81 5 345
2019 Administrative Support 61 26 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 35

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 Executive 16 40 26 10 2 5 0 59 13 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 31 14 24 5 3 21 2 59 10 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 34 19 14 6 3 22 2 70 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 27 26 4 4 9 31 0 76 19 30
2022 Executive 24 24 48 0 3 0 0 48 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 23 18 10 1 20 1 63 14 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 21 18 5 2 17 1 69 9 465
2022 Administrative Support 41 15 12 7 0 25 0 75 9 25
2020 Executive 40 30 20 3 3 3 0 72 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 28 23 21 8 4 15 1 60 14 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 30 18 6 2 15 0 68 10 455
2020 Administrative Support 34 31 16 3 0 16 0 78 4 30

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 Executive 49 36 10 0 0 2 3 89 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 45 34 9 2 3 4 3 85 5 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 27 8 5 4 8 6 81 10 545
2024 Administrative Support 39 32 6 14 0 7 3 78 15 30
2022 Executive 41 38 10 7 0 0 3 82 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 30 9 2 2 5 3 86 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 31 7 3 2 6 3 87 5 460
2022 Administrative Support 55 28 14 3 0 0 0 82 3 25
2020 Executive 73 20 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 28 14 5 1 7 1 78 7 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 31 10 4 1 5 2 83 6 450
2020 Administrative Support 50 25 9 9 0 3 3 80 10 30

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 Executive 0 5 13 0 43 8 31 70 8 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 4 1 6 9 50 7 23 84 8 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 2 3 8 5 38 7 37 76 10 540
2024 Administrative Support 0 5 3 7 42 21 21 86 9 30
2022 Executive 0 0 7 7 65 4 18 91 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 1 1 9 6 50 7 27 83 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 1 3 9 7 46 4 30 81 6 460
2022 Administrative Support 0 0 10 4 65 0 21 87 0 25

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 Executive 5 25 28 15 2 20 3 40 23 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 9 14 17 3 4 49 4 50 16 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 10 11 16 2 3 49 9 49 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 16 13 18 4 0 38 12 57 8 30
2022 Executive 7 17 35 3 3 34 0 36 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 15 13 2 4 56 0 56 14 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 17 20 2 2 39 8 54 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 19 20 16 3 4 33 4 62 12 25

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 Executive 52 43 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 50 36 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 63 26 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 545
2024 Administrative Support 43 51 0 3 0 3 0 97 3 30
2022 Executive 62 32 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 68 26 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 64 28 5 1 1 0 0 92 2 465
2022 Administrative Support 71 15 4 7 4 0 0 86 11 25
2020 Executive 83 7 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 69 28 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 63 29 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 450
2020 Administrative Support 69 25 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 30
2019 Executive 62 27 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 71 23 4 0 1 0 0 94 1 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 60 28 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 340
2019 Administrative Support 58 30 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 35

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 Executive 52 36 5 2 2 2 0 90 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 51 33 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 58 24 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 545
2024 Administrative Support 43 37 11 0 6 3 0 83 6 30
2022 Executive 55 21 21 4 0 0 0 76 4 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 66 23 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 31 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 465
2022 Administrative Support 59 20 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 25
2020 Executive 70 17 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 31 11 0 0 1 0 89 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 450
2020 Administrative Support 58 29 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2019 Executive 56 28 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 28 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 26 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 345
2019 Administrative Support 68 20 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 35

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 Executive 47 39 7 2 5 0 0 85 7 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 40 41 12 2 5 0 0 81 7 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 54 29 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 545
2024 Administrative Support 43 45 0 9 3 0 0 88 12 30
2022 Executive 55 28 3 14 0 0 0 83 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 54 35 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 56 31 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 465
2022 Administrative Support 59 31 4 7 0 0 0 90 7 25
2020 Executive 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 59 33 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 35 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 450
2020 Administrative Support 63 27 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2019 Executive 54 31 4 12 0 0 0 85 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 30 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 340
2019 Administrative Support 62 26 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 35
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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 Executive 52 18 15 7 5 2 0 73 12 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 40 33 10 10 5 2 0 74 16 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 48 21 14 7 5 4 1 73 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 38 24 12 4 16 6 0 66 21 30
2022 Executive 62 7 21 0 0 10 0 77 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 22 12 4 4 4 0 79 9 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 23 13 7 4 3 1 75 11 465
2022 Administrative Support 32 24 20 7 7 11 0 62 16 25
2020 Executive 67 17 13 0 3 0 0 83 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 49 33 15 3 0 0 0 83 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 24 19 8 4 3 0 68 12 455
2020 Administrative Support 41 31 13 6 3 3 3 77 10 30
2019 Executive 60 28 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 29 10 14 4 1 0 72 18 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 24 14 8 8 2 1 69 17 345
2019 Administrative Support 51 26 12 0 9 3 0 79 9 35

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 Executive 48 34 18 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 34 41 25 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 25 545
2024 Administrative Support 60 21 19 30
2022 Executive 21 48 31 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 36 28 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 39 33 28 460
2022 Administrative Support 48 20 31 25
2020 Executive 20 50 30 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 20 43 37 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 26 39 35 455
2020 Administrative Support 28 41 31 30
2019 Executive 31 46 23 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 28 32 40 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 27 37 345
2019 Administrative Support 31 40 29 35

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 Executive 29 26 40 0 5 0 20
2024 Scientific and Professional 17 36 19 16 10 2 35
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 30 22 6 27 8 210
2024 Administrative Support 5 22 33 0 35 5 15
2022 Scientific and Professional 22 24 29 10 12 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 9 36 28 4 14 9 175
2022 Administrative Support 8 33 48 0 0 11 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 40 40 7 7 0 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 21 47 4 21 2 115
2019 Scientific and Professional 15 5 39 0 32 10 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 15 35 1 30 7 120
2019 Administrative Support 9 19 19 0 53 0 10
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 12 88 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 5 95 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 545
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 465
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 100 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 455
2020 Administrative Support 16 84 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 345
2019 Administrative Support 20 80 35

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 46 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 40

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 67 33 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 60 40 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 36 40

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 25

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 30

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 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 42 58 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 22 78 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 40

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 59 40

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 51 49 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 45 55 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 40

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 45 55 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 57 40

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 56 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 26 74 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 40

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 66 34 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 40 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 42 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 40

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 40

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 30

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 25

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 30

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 54 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 41 59 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 54 40

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 40

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 40

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 76 24 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 62 38 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 56 44 40

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 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 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 30

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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 25
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 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 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 25

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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 25
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 40

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 25
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 15 85 40

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 25
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 30
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 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 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 25

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 23 77 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 25

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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 25

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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 25

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 26 74 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 25

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 54 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 25

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 25

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 40
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 25

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 Executive 13 39 7 5 7 23 5 73 17 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 8 11 9 2 3 50 17 59 15 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 19 11 11 3 3 39 15 64 13 545
2022 Executive 35 20 10 7 0 24 3 76 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 14 6 6 1 3 54 16 65 13 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 14 11 4 1 39 11 68 9 465
2022 Administrative Support 22 4 22 4 0 37 10 51 8 25
2020 Executive 37 20 10 10 3 13 7 71 17 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 16 5 12 1 3 48 15 57 11 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 22 15 16 3 2 32 10 64 9 455
2020 Administrative Support 41 9 19 6 3 22 0 64 12 30
2019 Executive 23 12 23 4 0 31 8 56 6 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 15 14 12 4 1 36 17 62 12 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 13 14 7 4 27 14 58 18 345
2019 Administrative Support 38 17 20 0 0 22 3 73 0 35

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 Executive 34 36 13 13 2 3 0 72 15 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 34 33 13 1 1 15 3 81 3 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 38 26 11 3 3 16 4 79 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 28 39 9 6 4 15 0 78 12 30
2022 Executive 42 24 21 3 0 10 0 73 4 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 43 29 8 1 3 13 4 86 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 41 32 10 3 0 12 1 84 4 465
2022 Administrative Support 42 28 10 0 0 19 0 87 0 25
2020 Executive 50 30 10 3 7 0 0 80 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 28 13 4 1 17 0 77 6 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 29 14 4 1 17 2 77 6 455
2020 Administrative Support 41 25 25 0 0 9 0 72 0 30
2019 Executive 38 31 23 4 0 4 0 72 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 46 20 14 6 3 11 1 74 10 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 28 15 6 3 12 1 73 10 345
2019 Administrative Support 42 21 23 6 0 9 0 69 7 35
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Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Scientific and Professional 8 92 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 545
2024 Administrative Support 18 82 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 5 95 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 96 465
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 455
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 345

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 69 20

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 79 21 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 47 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 69 31 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 71 29 20

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 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 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 15
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 20

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 35 65 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 20

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 15
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 20

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 20

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 58 20

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 20

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 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 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 26 74 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 27 73 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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 15

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 26 74 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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 76 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 15

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 57 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 66 34 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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 21 79 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 13 87 15

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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 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
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 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 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 20

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 67 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 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 15

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 72 28 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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 56 44 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 45 55 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 66 34 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 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 15

Question 70. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 18 23 10 3 5 36 5 69 13 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 15 11 15 2 2 49 7 58 9 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 23 13 12 2 2 40 8 68 9 545
2022 Executive 28 18 3 0 0 44 7 93 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 19 6 10 1 1 52 10 68 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 23 13 14 2 1 37 10 68 7 460
2022 Administrative Support 26 12 14 0 0 40 7 73 0 25
2020 Executive 40 20 17 0 0 17 7 78 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 20 12 12 1 0 45 9 71 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 16 16 3 1 34 8 66 6 455
2020 Administrative Support 44 9 22 3 0 22 0 68 4 30
2019 Executive 23 8 27 0 0 38 4 53 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 19 8 12 1 3 39 17 63 9 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 20 12 19 4 2 28 15 57 10 345
2019 Administrative Support 40 9 26 0 0 22 3 65 0 35

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 Executive 28 44 15 0 5 5 2 78 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 30 28 16 3 1 20 2 74 5 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 39 27 10 3 2 16 3 81 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 18 36 9 3 10 21 4 71 18 25
2022 Executive 52 35 3 3 3 4 0 90 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 35 35 10 3 1 12 4 83 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 29 10 2 1 14 2 84 4 460
2022 Administrative Support 42 25 7 0 0 23 4 91 0 25
2020 Executive 53 33 7 3 0 3 0 90 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 35 31 16 3 0 16 0 78 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 35 27 15 3 1 17 2 76 5 455
2020 Administrative Support 50 25 16 3 0 6 0 80 3 30
2019 Executive 42 31 15 4 0 8 0 79 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 21 11 3 1 11 1 83 5 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 27 16 4 1 13 2 75 6 345
2019 Administrative Support 43 23 19 6 0 9 0 73 6 35
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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 Executive 55 24 8 8 0 0 6 59 41 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 51 26 14 3 4 0 2 52 48 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 27 12 5 6 1 3 47 53 540
2024 Administrative Support 32 19 18 13 8 0 10 35 65 30
2022 Executive 59 21 14 0 7 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 41 27 17 3 4 1 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 31 16 5 6 0 2 460
2022 Administrative Support 39 20 26 8 3 4 0 25
2020 Executive 33 40 20 3 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 23 23 9 8 0 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 26 18 6 6 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 50 25 16 3 3 0 3 30
2019 Executive 23 42 23 4 8 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 28 37 26 6 3 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 22 15 9 8 0 1 345
2019 Administrative Support 51 23 12 6 9 0 0 35

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 Executive 3 16 25 20 33 0 3 3 97 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 31 33 21 10 5 0 0 31 69 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 29 29 23 8 10 0 1 29 71 545
2024 Administrative Support 26 27 33 8 3 0 3 27 73 30
2022 Executive 4 4 31 24 38 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 20 39 23 13 3 0 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 29 25 9 9 0 0 465
2022 Administrative Support 29 51 20 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 10 10 20 30 30 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 17 35 32 9 7 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 25 24 16 10 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 41 28 19 6 3 3 0 30
2019 Executive 15 19 27 23 15 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 33 28 24 11 4 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 26 25 13 7 1 0 340
2019 Administrative Support 60 20 6 3 6 6 0 35

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 Executive 8 31 23 29 10 0 0 8 92 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 38 34 19 6 3 0 1 38 62 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 38 30 16 8 6 0 2 39 61 540
2024 Administrative Support 37 31 14 6 4 0 8 40 60 30
2022 Executive 7 34 21 17 21 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 30 24 4 3 0 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 28 21 8 5 0 2 460
2022 Administrative Support 56 28 12 0 0 0 4 25
2020 Executive 14 28 31 21 7 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 31 44 16 4 5 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 28 18 12 6 1 1 450
2020 Administrative Support 53 25 9 6 0 3 3 30
2019 Executive 12 38 31 15 4 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 40 36 13 7 4 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 29 22 10 3 1 0 340
2019 Administrative Support 71 12 6 3 0 6 3 35

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 Executive 5 34 28 26 8 0 0 5 95 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 40 27 18 10 4 0 2 41 59 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 36 26 17 10 8 1 2 37 63 540
2024 Administrative Support 35 29 12 14 3 0 8 37 63 30
2022 Executive 3 10 24 31 32 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 30 14 14 7 0 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 28 27 21 13 10 1 1 465
2022 Administrative Support 40 28 21 0 7 4 0 25
2020 Executive 13 10 40 27 10 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 29 21 9 4 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 25 21 13 7 0 1 455
2020 Administrative Support 28 41 9 9 0 9 3 30
2019 Executive 15 27 19 35 4 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 39 8 14 7 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 24 22 10 9 1 0 340
2019 Administrative Support 52 15 12 6 6 6 3 35

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 Executive 23 18 28 15 10 0 5 24 76 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 52 31 5 9 1 0 2 53 47 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 57 20 10 3 3 1 6 61 39 545
2024 Administrative Support 63 13 10 0 0 0 14 73 27 30
2022 Executive 14 11 34 21 21 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 51 32 10 4 0 0 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 24 11 4 3 0 5 465
2022 Administrative Support 65 15 3 0 4 0 13 25
2020 Executive 14 17 28 17 24 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 50 32 9 7 1 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 25 16 7 4 0 1 445
2020 Administrative Support 63 19 6 0 0 6 6 30
2019 Executive 23 35 12 15 15 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 27 15 1 1 0 3 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 23 16 5 3 2 3 340
2019 Administrative Support 74 12 6 0 0 3 6 35

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 Executive 11 32 29 22 5 0 0 11 89 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 37 30 18 6 8 0 1 37 63 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 25 14 8 9 0 1 43 57 545
2024 Administrative Support 44 25 13 9 3 0 6 47 53 30
2022 Executive 14 31 11 27 17 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 38 24 23 10 1 0 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 47 27 15 4 6 0 1 465
2022 Administrative Support 45 21 26 8 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 10 23 27 17 23 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 32 17 11 8 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 31 17 9 8 0 1 450
2020 Administrative Support 48 19 13 3 3 6 6 30
2019 Executive 19 27 23 19 12 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 42 29 18 8 3 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 25 21 7 6 1 1 340
2019 Administrative Support 71 14 6 3 6 0 0 35

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 Executive 34 35 21 3 7 0 0 34 66 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 31 31 22 10 5 0 1 31 69 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 39 28 17 8 5 2 1 40 60 540
2024 Administrative Support 23 21 28 13 0 3 11 27 73 30
2022 Executive 34 34 18 10 3 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 35 38 20 5 3 0 0 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 31 14 6 5 2 2 460
2022 Administrative Support 56 23 7 7 7 0 0 25
2020 Executive 45 38 14 0 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 45 15 7 1 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 32 16 6 2 1 1 455
2020 Administrative Support 56 16 22 0 0 0 6 30
2019 Executive 27 46 19 8 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 43 28 23 3 1 1 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 17 9 4 1 1 340
2019 Administrative Support 43 36 12 6 0 3 0 35

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 Executive 11 34 36 15 5 0 0 11 89 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 26 34 21 10 8 0 1 26 74 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 33 28 20 9 8 1 2 34 66 540
2024 Administrative Support 29 35 25 11 0 0 0 29 71 30
2022 Executive 10 27 35 17 10 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 30 25 6 5 1 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 32 30 22 9 6 1 1 465
2022 Administrative Support 47 39 14 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 23 30 27 17 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 30 41 19 9 1 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 30 23 10 4 0 0 450
2020 Administrative Support 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Executive 23 42 31 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 36 42 17 4 0 1 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 31 21 10 6 1 0 340
2019 Administrative Support 52 27 6 9 0 6 0 35

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 Executive 29 43 18 8 2 0 0 29 71 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 31 29 19 15 3 0 2 32 68 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 42 26 15 7 8 1 2 43 57 540
2024 Administrative Support 41 27 15 10 7 0 0 41 59 30
2022 Executive 38 31 10 10 10 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 31 15 9 3 1 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 30 15 9 5 0 1 465
2022 Administrative Support 46 16 18 7 8 0 5 25
2020 Executive 40 27 27 7 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 42 35 16 5 0 1 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 35 17 7 3 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 52 23 16 10 0 0 0 30
2019 Executive 27 50 12 12 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 45 38 9 7 1 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 30 14 11 7 1 1 340
2019 Administrative Support 51 25 12 0 6 6 0 35

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 Executive 62 20 16 2 0 0 0 62 38 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 56 17 17 6 3 0 1 57 43 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 55 22 9 5 6 0 1 56 44 540
2024 Administrative Support 38 16 29 7 3 3 4 41 59 30
2022 Executive 65 21 10 0 3 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 54 24 8 3 6 0 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 25 12 3 3 0 1 460
2022 Administrative Support 55 16 11 7 11 0 0 25
2020 Executive 57 33 3 7 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 35 9 3 0 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 27 11 8 3 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 25 16 3 0 0 3 30
2019 Executive 46 23 27 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 24 7 8 1 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 27 11 7 4 0 1 340
2019 Administrative Support 52 30 6 6 0 6 0 35

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 Executive 58 26 8 7 0 0 0 58 42 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 52 26 14 6 0 1 1 53 47 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 26 9 4 4 1 2 55 45 540
2024 Administrative Support 45 43 9 0 0 0 3 46 54 30
2022 Executive 52 21 20 4 4 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 42 22 24 9 2 0 1 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 25 11 6 3 0 1 460
2022 Administrative Support 44 30 11 7 4 0 4 25
2020 Executive 43 27 20 7 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 22 28 31 15 4 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 30 32 24 10 5 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 34 22 31 6 6 0 0 30

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 Executive 29 28 18 17 5 0 3 30 70 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 50 29 9 6 3 0 3 52 48 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 45 27 16 5 5 0 1 46 54 540
2024 Administrative Support 27 40 23 3 3 0 3 28 72 25
2022 Executive 34 4 31 18 14 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 24 17 5 1 0 3 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 29 15 6 3 0 1 460
2022 Administrative Support 48 31 17 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 20 40 17 23 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 35 18 0 7 1 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 19 7 5 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 38 44 13 0 6 0 0 30
2019 Executive 46 27 8 19 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 31 14 6 0 0 1 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 29 16 6 3 1 1 335
2019 Administrative Support 61 15 12 3 0 9 0 35

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 Executive 23 29 18 15 10 0 6 25 75 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 23 11 10 11 1 2 42 58 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 17 14 7 12 0 6 47 53 540
2024 Administrative Support 51 12 14 18 3 0 3 52 48 30
2022 Executive 74 11 7 0 4 0 4 25
2022 Scientific and Professional 75 10 7 2 0 0 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 72 14 5 2 2 1 5 460
2022 Administrative Support 75 14 7 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 57 30 10 0 0 3 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 35 16 3 3 1 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 26 14 4 3 1 2 455
2020 Administrative Support 66 28 3 3 0 0 0 30
2019 Executive 84 12 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 24 5 10 0 0 3 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 18 9 5 3 1 2 340
2019 Administrative Support 73 3 9 3 0 12 0 35

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 Executive 37 25 20 7 7 2 0 38 62 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 42 27 16 7 4 2 2 44 56 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 50 26 11 7 4 0 2 51 49 540
2024 Administrative Support 36 54 0 3 4 0 3 37 63 30
2022 Executive 65 28 4 3 0 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 64 25 7 3 0 0 1 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 24 5 2 1 0 1 460
2022 Administrative Support 55 34 7 0 4 0 0 25
2020 Executive 27 53 13 3 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 24 36 32 8 0 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 36 16 6 4 0 0 455
2020 Administrative Support 47 41 9 3 0 0 0 30

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 Executive 87 3 0 0 0 0 10 97 3 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 77 12 1 0 2 0 8 84 16 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 72 9 4 2 2 1 10 81 19 540
2024 Administrative Support 56 21 3 10 0 0 11 62 38 30

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 79 5 0 2 0 0 13 91 9 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 70 11 2 3 5 0 9 77 23 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 68 13 5 2 4 1 7 74 26 540
2024 Administrative Support 54 23 3 7 3 0 11 60 40 30

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 74 16 2 5 0 0 2 76 24 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 80 11 2 1 3 1 2 83 17 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 74 9 3 3 3 1 7 81 19 540
2024 Administrative Support 51 21 6 3 4 11 3 59 41 25
2022 Executive 76 4 7 3 0 0 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 83 7 2 1 1 0 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 82 6 4 1 2 0 5 465
2022 Administrative Support 70 12 3 4 4 4 4 25
2020 Executive 87 0 3 0 7 0 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 92 7 0 0 0 0 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 80 8 4 2 1 2 3 450
2020 Administrative Support 77 19 0 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Executive 85 8 4 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 83 10 1 0 4 0 1 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 73 14 4 2 3 1 3 340
2019 Administrative Support 74 12 0 6 3 3 3 35

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 Executive 58 28 10 5 0 0 0 58 42 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 72 20 6 1 0 0 1 73 27 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 68 16 8 2 3 0 3 70 30 540
2024 Administrative Support 73 7 3 7 0 0 10 81 19 30
2022 Executive 62 25 4 7 0 0 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 68 20 3 4 0 0 6 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 72 17 6 1 1 0 3 465
2022 Administrative Support 71 18 4 0 0 4 4 25
2020 Executive 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 74 17 5 1 1 0 2 445
2020 Administrative Support 78 13 6 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Executive 31 46 23 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 61 23 10 2 3 0 2 340
2019 Administrative Support 65 26 3 0 3 0 3 35

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 Executive 78 15 5 0 2 0 0 78 22 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 71 18 5 3 3 0 1 72 28 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 68 15 5 4 4 1 3 71 29 540
2024 Administrative Support 50 17 10 9 4 0 10 55 45 30
2022 Executive 79 4 10 3 0 0 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 75 12 3 3 2 0 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 74 13 5 2 3 0 2 460
2022 Administrative Support 78 11 3 4 0 0 4 25
2020 Executive 90 0 0 3 7 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 72 20 7 1 0 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 73 13 6 3 2 0 2 450
2020 Administrative Support 81 13 3 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Executive 54 35 4 8 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 72 14 9 3 1 0 1 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 65 17 9 5 3 0 2 340
2019 Administrative Support 65 26 3 3 0 0 3 35

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 Executive 64 17 13 3 0 0 3 66 34 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 70 8 5 1 1 0 15 82 18 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 66 10 4 2 1 0 16 79 21 540
2024 Administrative Support 59 3 0 7 0 0 31 86 14 30
2022 Executive 52 28 14 3 0 0 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 57 10 6 1 0 1 25 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 10 6 1 1 0 16 465
2022 Administrative Support 55 3 8 0 0 0 34 25
2020 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 65 14 5 0 0 0 16 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 69 11 5 1 1 0 12 450
2020 Administrative Support 81 0 3 0 0 0 16 30
2019 Executive 46 31 12 8 0 0 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 69 7 4 0 1 0 18 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 66 11 4 1 1 0 17 340
2019 Administrative Support 77 3 0 0 0 3 17 35

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 Executive 76 14 5 0 0 0 5 80 20 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 74 15 5 0 2 0 4 77 23 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 76 12 2 2 1 1 6 81 19 540
2024 Administrative Support 59 13 5 4 0 0 20 74 26 30
2022 Executive 69 14 10 0 0 0 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 81 7 1 0 1 1 8 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 73 16 6 1 1 0 4 460
2022 Administrative Support 71 3 8 0 0 0 18 25
2020 Executive 73 17 7 0 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 79 15 4 0 0 0 3 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 74 14 6 2 0 0 3 455
2020 Administrative Support 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Executive 62 35 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 80 13 4 0 0 0 3 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 74 15 5 2 1 0 4 340
2019 Administrative Support 83 6 6 0 0 3 3 35

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 Executive 82 8 5 0 0 0 5 87 13 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 60 21 8 3 6 0 3 62 38 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 48 17 11 6 15 0 3 49 51 545
2024 Administrative Support 25 15 14 11 33 0 0 25 75 30
2022 Executive 93 3 4 0 0 0 0 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 64 10 10 3 11 0 2 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 58 14 11 5 9 0 3 465
2022 Administrative Support 38 12 16 19 14 0 0 25
2020 Executive 90 7 3 0 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 56 23 13 5 3 0 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 18 14 5 5 0 2 455
2020 Administrative Support 53 19 3 16 9 0 0 30
2019 Executive 81 15 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 63 14 7 6 9 0 1 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 15 12 9 11 0 3 340
2019 Administrative Support 52 9 12 10 12 3 3 35

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 Executive 67 23 5 2 0 0 2 69 31 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 61 23 14 2 0 0 1 61 39 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 23 13 4 3 1 3 55 45 545
2024 Administrative Support 50 26 14 3 3 0 3 52 48 30
2022 Executive 72 21 0 0 0 0 7 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 41 26 18 10 1 0 4 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 25 12 5 1 0 3 465
2022 Administrative Support 51 34 12 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Executive 63 17 13 3 3 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 25 13 4 4 1 0 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 29 13 3 3 0 1 455
2020 Administrative Support 47 28 16 9 0 0 0 30
2019 Executive 77 19 0 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 57 28 8 6 1 0 0 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 61 23 8 2 3 0 3 340
2019 Administrative Support 62 26 6 6 0 0 0 35

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 Executive 8 11 50 17 13 0 0 19 30 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 13 33 40 9 5 0 0 47 14 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 15 36 32 12 5 0 1 51 17 545
2024 Administrative Support 21 35 34 7 3 0 0 56 10 30
2022 Executive 7 6 41 35 10 0 0 14 45 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 10 39 38 10 2 0 0 49 12 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 15 42 29 9 4 0 1 58 13 465
2022 Administrative Support 13 63 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 25
2020 Executive 13 10 40 30 7 0 0 23 37 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 11 41 39 7 3 0 0 52 9 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 20 32 32 13 3 0 0 53 15 455
2020 Administrative Support 19 41 38 3 0 0 0 59 3 30
2019 Executive 8 27 46 12 8 0 0 35 19 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 25 44 22 8 1 0 0 68 10 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 31 34 10 2 0 0 54 12 345
2019 Administrative Support 31 43 23 3 0 0 0 74 3 35

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 Executive 15 28 36 10 8 0 3 19 44 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 8 13 38 28 14 0 0 41 21 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 15 40 24 13 0 1 38 22 540
2024 Administrative Support 9 18 31 24 15 0 3 40 28 30
2022 Executive 7 41 34 10 7 0 0 17 48 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 12 41 25 15 0 0 40 19 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 11 39 26 16 0 1 43 18 460
2022 Administrative Support 4 12 48 18 18 0 0 36 16 25
2020 Executive 13 37 30 10 10 0 0 20 50 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 3 15 45 27 11 0 0 37 17 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 16 39 25 12 0 0 37 24 450
2020 Administrative Support 3 22 34 22 19 0 0 41 25 30
2019 Executive 15 12 42 31 0 0 0 31 27 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 8 7 31 36 18 0 0 54 15 75
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 6 19 33 26 16 0 0 42 24 340
2019 Administrative Support 3 14 22 40 20 0 0 61 17 35

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 Executive 16 57 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 20 39 21 9 5 7 0 63 14 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 29 38 15 7 4 6 1 72 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 20 41 17 8 9 4 0 64 18 30
2022 Executive 31 34 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 32 38 13 12 3 1 0 72 15 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 29 41 14 7 3 6 0 74 11 465
2022 Administrative Support 35 31 19 7 0 8 0 71 8 25
2020 Executive 37 37 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 36 24 5 1 1 0 69 7 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 29 39 18 6 2 5 0 72 9 455
2020 Administrative Support 42 26 16 3 3 10 0 75 7 30
2019 Executive 20 56 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 22 36 18 15 0 6 3 64 16 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 30 20 10 4 7 0 64 15 345
2019 Administrative Support 38 29 17 7 0 9 0 73 8 35

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 21 26 28 25 0 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 15 32 32 17 4 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 13 29 33 20 4 545
2024 Administrative Support 21 23 30 16 9 30
2022 Executive 15 34 27 21 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 12 28 29 24 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 33 33 16 4 465
2022 Administrative Support 15 32 32 17 5 25

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 Executive 51 39 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 53 30 10 0 4 2 1 86 4 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 55 26 8 3 3 3 2 85 6 545
2024 Administrative Support 31 19 25 3 3 10 8 62 7 30
2022 Executive 55 31 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 32 7 4 2 1 0 87 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 25 7 2 1 1 2 89 4 465
2022 Administrative Support 69 13 12 0 7 0 0 82 7 25
2020 Executive 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 29 8 5 1 4 0 85 7 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 29 10 3 2 3 2 85 5 455
2020 Administrative Support 59 13 3 13 3 9 0 79 17 30

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 Executive 34 46 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 54 19 7 11 7 2 0 75 18 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 47 25 11 8 6 3 1 75 14 545
2024 Administrative Support 37 25 18 4 16 0 0 62 20 30
2022 Executive 59 13 14 3 11 0 0 72 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 52 19 10 13 3 3 0 73 16 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 25 7 5 5 1 0 83 11 465
2022 Administrative Support 57 25 0 10 7 0 0 82 18 25
2020 Executive 50 20 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 32 8 16 4 1 0 72 20 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 30 9 10 5 0 1 74 16 455
2020 Administrative Support 52 26 0 19 0 3 0 80 20 30

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 Executive 59 23 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 60 25 5 6 2 1 0 86 8 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 56 26 8 4 4 1 1 84 8 545
2024 Administrative Support 45 26 17 0 13 0 0 70 13 30
2022 Executive 62 24 7 0 3 3 0 89 4 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 56 25 7 4 2 4 1 85 7 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 65 23 5 3 3 1 0 89 6 465
2022 Administrative Support 66 24 4 3 4 0 0 90 7 25
2020 Executive 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 53 37 3 5 0 0 1 92 5 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 5 5 3 0 0 86 9 450
2020 Administrative Support 53 31 3 3 9 0 0 84 13 30

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 Executive 18 55 7 12 7 0 0 73 19 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 34 37 12 9 7 2 0 72 16 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 34 38 14 7 4 3 1 74 12 545
2024 Administrative Support 24 43 14 6 10 3 0 69 16 30
2022 Executive 38 45 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 46 39 8 2 2 1 2 87 5 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 41 38 10 8 2 1 0 79 10 465
2022 Administrative Support 47 32 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 25
2020 Executive 40 37 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 47 35 11 5 1 1 0 82 7 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 16 5 3 2 0 76 8 455
2020 Administrative Support 69 25 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 30
2019 Executive 27 38 27 4 4 0 0 65 8 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 34 41 18 4 1 3 0 76 5 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 34 17 9 6 2 0 67 16 345
2019 Administrative Support 38 32 19 6 0 6 0 74 6 35

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 Executive 20 55 17 5 3 0 0 75 8 35
2024 Scientific and Professional 19 41 14 23 3 0 0 60 26 30
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 19 50 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 180
2022 Executive 22 59 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 25
2022 Scientific and Professional 24 39 14 21 2 0 0 63 24 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 20 49 13 13 3 1 1 71 16 160
2020 Executive 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 37 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 20
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 27 44 13 12 3 0 0 71 15 140
2019 Executive 16 72 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 34 23 11 1 4 4 62 13 100
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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 Executive 16 84 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 15 85 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 545
2024 Administrative Support 16 84 30
2022 Executive 3 97 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 11 89 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 460
2022 Administrative Support 4 96 25
2020 Executive 10 90 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 93 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 450
2020 Administrative Support 19 81 30
2019 Executive 4 96 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 13 87 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 345
2019 Administrative Support 12 88 35

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

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Scientific and Professional 50 50 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 48 52 105
2022 Scientific and Professional 65 35 10
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 46 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 50

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Scientific and Professional 94 6 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 85 15 105
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 74 26 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 77 23 50
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 82 18 45

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Scientific and Professional 67 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 43 28 9 10 8 0 1 72 18 90
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 17 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 30
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 50 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 54 27 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 40

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 Executive 43 44 5 5 0 0 3 90 5 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 48 36 6 4 1 3 2 88 5 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 9 4 3 3 3 84 7 545
2024 Administrative Support 31 35 13 3 13 5 0 70 17 30
2022 Executive 56 34 0 3 0 3 3 96 4 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 51 30 6 7 1 4 2 85 9 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 28 6 2 2 3 4 90 4 460
2022 Administrative Support 58 32 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 25
2020 Executive 67 23 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 59 27 9 1 0 3 1 89 1 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 33 7 4 1 2 1 88 5 455
2020 Administrative Support 55 26 3 13 0 0 3 83 13 30
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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 Executive 13 82 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 16 64 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 12 70 545
2024 Administrative Support 8 69 30
2022 Executive 14 79 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 16 72 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 68 465
2022 Administrative Support 5 62 25
2020 Executive 33 63 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 28 60 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 54 455
2020 Administrative Support 19 53 30

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Scientific and Professional 57 43 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 65
2022 Scientific and Professional 60 40 15
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 67 33 75
2020 Executive 50 50 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 57 20
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 49 115

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 Scientific and Professional 12 18 7 26 23 6 7 35 57 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 6 20 21 22 16 0 15 30 45 65
2022 Scientific and Professional 12 40 0 28 19 0 0 52 48 15
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 29 12 20 15 1 4 51 37 75
2020 Executive 30 20 0 40 10 0 0 50 50 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 10 10 10 48 24 0 0 19 71 20
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 30 14 25 17 0 3 44 43 115

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 Scientific and Professional 12 9 19 18 23 0 19 26 50 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 3 15 14 17 27 3 21 24 58 65
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 6 15 22 34 0 18 14 68 15
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 15 25 7 16 17 3 18 50 41 75
2020 Executive 20 10 10 30 20 0 10 33 56 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 10 5 43 29 0 14 11 83 20
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 11 18 27 21 2 12 23 56 115

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 Executive 52 15 7 3 2 0 21 66 34 40
2024 Scientific and Professional 43 18 13 4 4 0 18 52 48 95
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 11 5 5 3 4 24 68 32 545
2024 Administrative Support 41 17 0 0 0 9 34 70 30 30
2022 Executive 48 11 10 11 7 0 14 30
2022 Scientific and Professional 52 15 6 3 7 2 16 95
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 43 16 11 3 3 2 22 465
2022 Administrative Support 50 4 3 0 0 5 38 25
2020 Executive 53 17 20 10 0 0 0 30
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 28 13 4 3 0 12 75
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 17 13 4 4 3 13 455
2020 Administrative Support 56 6 3 9 0 13 13 30
2019 Executive 42 27 15 0 4 0 12 25
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 18 14 7 3 0 9 70
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 16 15 5 7 1 10 340
2019 Administrative Support 54 3 14 3 3 0 23 35
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