2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Impact Assessment Agency of Canada by Question 111. What is your gender?

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Positive answers" and "Negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Results for questions 44, 73 and 93 are calculated differently than previous years to provide a more accurate and meaningful reflection of employee experiences. The calculation of negative answers now includes "To a very large extent", "To a large extent", "To a moderate extent" and "To a small extent". Because of this adjustment, results for these questions are not directly comparable to previous years.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 44 44 3 8 1 0 0 88 9 120
2024 Woman 40 48 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 260
2022 Man 47 38 1 8 5 0 0 86 13 85
2022 Woman 48 39 3 8 1 0 0 88 9 200
2020 Man 37 44 6 11 2 0 0 82 13 120
2020 Woman 35 50 4 10 3 0 0 84 12 265

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 65 22 5 4 3 0 1 89 6 120
2024 Woman 70 15 3 8 3 0 1 86 11 260

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 62 24 8 3 1 0 1 87 5 120
2024 Woman 63 20 3 10 3 0 1 83 13 260

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 46 29 9 12 4 0 1 75 16 120
2024 Woman 35 40 6 13 6 0 1 75 19 260
2022 Man 51 29 6 8 3 0 1 82 12 85
2022 Woman 54 33 4 6 2 0 1 88 8 200
2020 Man 33 40 8 15 3 1 0 74 18 120
2020 Woman 28 46 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 265
2019 Man 49 30 4 10 6 0 1 80 16 115
2019 Woman 50 32 4 12 3 0 0 81 15 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 41 30 14 11 2 1 0 72 14 120
2024 Woman 32 42 9 14 4 0 0 73 17 260
2022 Man 34 41 11 11 2 1 0 75 13 85
2022 Woman 41 39 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 200
2020 Man 39 34 13 12 1 0 1 74 13 120
2020 Woman 38 37 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 260
2019 Man 35 38 12 13 2 0 0 73 15 115
2019 Woman 29 41 12 12 5 1 0 71 17 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 34 9 6 1 1 0 84 7 120
2024 Woman 38 43 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 260
2022 Man 59 27 7 5 1 0 0 87 7 85
2022 Woman 50 36 5 5 2 0 1 87 8 200
2020 Man 47 30 14 7 1 2 0 78 8 120
2020 Woman 41 40 7 8 4 0 1 81 12 260
2019 Man 57 29 10 3 0 1 0 87 3 110
2019 Woman 48 38 4 8 3 0 0 86 10 225

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 24 7 13 6 0 1 74 19 120
2024 Woman 40 36 6 11 7 0 0 76 19 260
2022 Man 56 28 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 85
2022 Woman 45 41 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 200
2020 Man 45 29 12 11 3 1 0 75 14 120
2020 Woman 45 33 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 260
2019 Man 48 33 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 115
2019 Woman 51 30 7 7 3 0 0 82 11 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 37 33 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 120
2024 Woman 34 43 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 260
2022 Man 35 39 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 85
2022 Woman 53 30 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 200
2020 Man 43 37 7 9 4 0 0 80 14 120
2020 Woman 39 41 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 265
2019 Man 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 115
2019 Woman 44 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 32 17 5 6 0 0 72 11 120
2024 Woman 37 41 10 7 5 0 0 78 13 260
2022 Man 43 30 10 9 5 0 2 75 15 85
2022 Woman 50 34 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 200
2020 Man 49 34 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 120
2020 Woman 43 37 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 265
2019 Man 42 38 10 5 4 1 0 80 10 115
2019 Woman 41 41 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 230

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 38 40 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 120
2024 Woman 33 44 8 12 3 0 0 77 14 260
2022 Man 41 41 6 11 1 0 0 82 12 85
2022 Woman 43 42 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 200
2020 Man 44 34 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 120
2020 Woman 36 45 10 7 1 0 0 81 9 265
2019 Man 40 35 13 6 5 0 0 75 11 115
2019 Woman 35 41 11 10 3 0 0 77 13 225

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 47 40 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 120
2024 Woman 46 39 6 8 2 0 0 85 10 260
2022 Man 60 29 6 5 0 0 0 88 5 85
2022 Woman 64 28 3 3 2 0 0 91 5 200
2020 Man 57 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 120
2020 Woman 53 37 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 265
2019 Man 64 26 4 5 2 0 0 90 7 115
2019 Woman 59 32 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 230

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 Man 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 120
2024 Woman 39 35 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 260
2022 Man 47 35 7 5 5 0 0 82 11 85
2022 Woman 51 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 200
2020 Man 49 33 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 120
2020 Woman 43 35 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 265
2019 Man 52 28 7 4 7 1 0 81 11 110
2019 Woman 42 37 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 41 34 17 4 4 0 0 76 8 120
2024 Woman 44 39 11 5 2 0 0 83 6 260
2022 Man 40 38 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 85
2022 Woman 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 200
2020 Man 54 28 12 3 2 1 0 83 5 120
2020 Woman 50 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 6 265
2019 Man 52 30 12 2 4 0 0 82 5 110
2019 Woman 49 33 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 34 38 15 8 3 1 0 73 11 120
2024 Woman 31 39 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 260
2022 Man 33 50 8 3 6 0 0 83 10 85
2022 Woman 40 36 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 200
2020 Man 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 120
2020 Woman 43 31 11 12 3 0 0 75 15 265
2019 Man 46 36 6 5 7 0 0 81 12 110
2019 Woman 34 41 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 38 45 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 120
2024 Woman 42 38 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 260
2022 Man 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 85
2022 Woman 51 30 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 200
2020 Man 46 35 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 120
2020 Woman 48 27 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 265
2019 Man 44 33 14 5 4 0 0 76 10 115
2019 Woman 38 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 42 31 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 120
2024 Woman 38 40 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 260
2022 Man 45 38 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 85
2022 Woman 45 36 10 6 3 0 1 82 9 200
2020 Man 46 36 9 4 3 0 1 83 8 120
2020 Woman 38 40 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 265
2019 Man 45 36 6 7 5 1 0 82 12 110
2019 Woman 37 43 6 12 1 0 0 80 13 230

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 Man 45 33 16 5 1 0 0 78 6 120
2024 Woman 37 45 9 7 1 0 0 82 8 260
2022 Man 42 39 8 8 1 0 1 82 10 85
2022 Woman 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 200
2020 Man 46 38 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 120
2020 Woman 44 38 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 265
2019 Man 47 39 5 4 4 0 0 86 9 115
2019 Woman 47 40 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 230

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 36 20 5 3 0 0 72 8 120
2024 Woman 37 31 18 8 6 0 0 69 14 260
2022 Man 48 33 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 85
2022 Woman 38 30 16 9 6 0 0 68 16 200
2020 Man 29 38 16 13 4 0 0 66 18 120
2020 Woman 21 32 27 15 4 0 0 53 20 260
2019 Man 27 39 23 6 4 1 0 66 11 115
2019 Woman 25 39 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 230

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 6 27 44 16 7 0 0 22 33 120
2024 Woman 14 26 35 17 7 0 1 24 41 260
2022 Man 5 17 32 30 15 0 1 46 22 85
2022 Woman 6 23 39 17 13 0 2 31 30 200
2020 Man 7 21 34 28 8 2 0 36 29 120
2020 Woman 6 26 37 21 9 1 0 30 33 265
2019 Man 8 23 43 18 6 1 1 24 31 115
2019 Woman 11 23 33 21 10 1 1 32 35 230

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 Man 21 19 35 14 8 2 1 22 41 120
2024 Woman 21 23 34 15 6 1 1 21 44 260
2022 Man 7 28 37 12 13 0 3 26 36 85
2022 Woman 15 24 34 15 9 0 3 25 40 200
2020 Man 14 27 25 21 12 0 1 34 41 120
2020 Woman 18 22 32 17 9 1 0 27 40 260
2019 Man 13 24 32 19 8 2 2 28 39 110
2019 Woman 19 25 33 12 9 3 0 22 45 230

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 Man 8 16 34 30 12 0 1 42 24 120
2024 Woman 12 21 33 23 9 0 1 32 34 255
2022 Man 3 14 34 27 22 0 0 48 17 85
2022 Woman 10 21 37 15 14 0 2 30 32 200
2020 Man 10 22 35 21 10 1 0 32 33 120
2020 Woman 19 24 31 17 8 1 1 25 44 260
2019 Man 11 20 34 26 9 1 0 35 31 115
2019 Woman 14 28 33 18 6 0 0 24 43 230

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 Man 9 22 22 24 16 2 5 43 33 120
2024 Woman 13 19 28 22 11 3 4 35 34 260
2022 Man 10 24 26 17 22 2 0 39 34 85
2022 Woman 13 26 26 17 13 1 4 32 41 200
2020 Man 14 20 27 21 14 1 2 36 36 120
2020 Woman 17 24 27 15 13 2 2 29 42 265
2019 Man 7 19 25 22 22 3 2 46 28 110
2019 Woman 16 21 22 18 18 3 2 37 39 230

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 Man 7 17 18 28 23 2 4 55 26 120
2024 Woman 8 15 29 22 18 4 5 44 25 260
2022 Man 7 13 42 17 15 5 3 33 22 85
2022 Woman 6 25 28 18 16 3 4 36 34 200
2020 Man 5 11 28 35 17 3 1 54 17 120
2020 Woman 6 12 25 34 17 2 3 54 19 265
2019 Man 11 22 29 23 12 3 1 36 34 115
2019 Woman 13 13 24 24 21 4 2 47 27 230

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 14 15 34 18 14 1 4 34 30 120
2024 Woman 13 21 32 20 9 2 3 30 36 260
2022 Man 8 22 27 24 15 3 0 40 32 85
2022 Woman 11 17 39 16 12 3 2 30 30 200
2020 Man 8 21 34 24 13 0 0 37 29 120
2020 Woman 11 15 38 19 13 4 1 33 28 260
2019 Man 8 20 39 21 9 1 2 31 29 115
2019 Woman 14 21 35 16 10 3 1 27 37 230

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 Man 2 7 28 44 16 2 1 62 9 120
2024 Woman 4 8 31 33 22 1 2 57 11 260
2022 Man 1 6 36 26 30 0 1 57 7 85
2022 Woman 2 4 30 36 26 0 2 63 6 200
2020 Man 2 10 39 30 18 0 1 49 12 120
2020 Woman 3 18 38 30 10 0 1 40 21 265
2019 Man 3 14 38 27 17 0 2 44 17 115
2019 Woman 3 14 33 32 16 1 0 49 17 230
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 25 29 19 8 4 10 5 63 14 120
2024 Woman 22 34 15 10 4 7 8 66 17 260
2022 Man 38 32 12 3 3 7 4 80 7 85
2022 Woman 30 35 13 6 3 7 5 74 11 200
2020 Man 40 25 11 8 2 9 4 76 12 120
2020 Woman 32 32 14 9 4 5 3 70 15 265
2019 Man 41 27 13 5 3 10 2 76 9 115
2019 Woman 31 31 17 7 3 9 3 69 12 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 51 35 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 120
2024 Woman 49 31 8 7 3 1 0 81 11 260
2022 Man 67 22 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 85
2022 Woman 59 26 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 200
2020 Man 66 21 5 6 1 1 0 87 7 120
2020 Woman 57 26 3 8 5 0 0 83 13 265
2019 Man 61 25 4 7 3 1 0 87 9 115
2019 Woman 52 30 6 7 3 1 0 83 10 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 66 21 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 120
2024 Woman 57 29 5 8 1 0 0 86 9 260
2022 Man 73 20 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 85
2022 Woman 63 28 4 3 0 0 0 92 4 200
2020 Man 74 18 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 120
2020 Woman 61 29 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 265
2019 Man 69 26 4 0 2 0 0 95 2 115
2019 Woman 64 27 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 57 32 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 120
2024 Woman 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 260
2022 Man 67 25 4 1 1 1 0 93 2 85
2022 Woman 62 28 5 5 1 1 0 90 6 200
2020 Man 61 29 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 120
2020 Woman 56 32 6 6 1 0 0 88 6 265
2019 Man 63 26 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 115
2019 Woman 59 28 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 230

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 Man 41 27 10 2 4 10 5 81 8 120
2024 Woman 40 30 13 6 3 5 4 77 9 260
2022 Man 53 15 9 5 3 11 4 81 9 85
2022 Woman 51 29 4 3 3 7 4 89 7 200

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 27 8 5 4 11 5 80 11 120
2024 Woman 36 33 12 7 4 5 5 76 11 260
2022 Man 52 17 8 5 3 11 4 82 9 85
2022 Woman 46 33 3 3 3 7 4 89 7 200
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 34 11 1 1 0 1 86 2 120
2024 Woman 56 27 8 6 1 0 2 84 8 260
2022 Man 58 25 7 7 0 2 1 85 7 85
2022 Woman 60 25 7 5 1 0 3 87 6 200
2020 Man 67 22 7 2 0 0 1 91 2 120
2020 Woman 56 25 8 6 2 1 2 84 8 265
2019 Man 57 25 9 3 2 2 3 86 5 115
2019 Woman 57 23 9 6 2 1 3 83 8 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 41 37 8 10 3 1 0 79 13 120
2024 Woman 46 31 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 260
2022 Man 57 24 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 85
2022 Woman 51 31 10 6 1 0 1 83 8 200
2020 Man 57 27 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 120
2020 Woman 54 30 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 265
2019 Man 50 30 9 4 4 1 1 82 9 115
2019 Woman 47 29 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 230

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 Man 58 20 10 4 5 2 1 80 10 120
2024 Woman 56 25 9 7 2 1 0 82 8 260
2022 Man 57 22 9 7 3 0 3 81 10 85
2022 Woman 62 21 10 3 2 0 1 84 5 200
2020 Man 60 21 11 4 2 2 1 83 6 120
2020 Woman 61 18 10 5 3 3 1 83 7 265

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 32 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 120
2024 Woman 46 35 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 260
2022 Man 58 28 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 85
2022 Woman 60 25 6 6 2 0 1 86 8 200
2020 Man 60 24 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 120
2020 Woman 57 25 10 5 2 0 1 82 8 265
2019 Man 61 25 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 110
2019 Woman 51 26 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 230

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 Man 72 19 4 1 2 2 0 92 3 120
2024 Woman 72 20 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 260
2022 Man 79 15 4 0 0 1 0 96 0 85
2022 Woman 78 16 2 2 1 1 1 96 2 200

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 56 28 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 120
2024 Woman 52 25 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 260
2022 Man 65 18 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 85
2022 Woman 62 22 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 200
2020 Man 68 18 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 120
2020 Woman 65 20 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 265
2019 Man 63 24 5 4 3 0 0 87 8 115
2019 Woman 56 27 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 84 9 4 1 1 0 1 94 1 120
2024 Woman 82 9 2 3 2 0 2 93 5 260
2022 Man 84 5 3 3 0 1 4 94 4 85
2022 Woman 89 4 1 2 1 0 3 96 3 200
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 37 31 8 9 8 7 0 73 18 120
2024 Woman 32 33 12 11 5 7 0 69 17 260
2022 Man 43 26 10 11 4 7 0 74 16 85
2022 Woman 39 33 10 10 2 5 0 76 13 200
2020 Man 53 25 9 6 2 5 0 83 8 120
2020 Woman 46 28 9 7 2 8 0 81 9 265
2019 Man 54 28 5 4 2 7 0 89 6 115
2019 Woman 40 35 15 3 2 4 0 79 6 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 29 35 10 11 13 2 0 66 24 120
2024 Woman 25 34 17 16 6 3 0 60 23 260
2022 Man 37 22 14 17 5 4 0 62 24 85
2022 Woman 34 37 10 12 4 2 0 73 17 200
2020 Man 47 26 14 6 3 3 0 76 9 120
2020 Woman 42 32 13 11 2 1 0 74 13 265
2019 Man 48 33 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 115
2019 Woman 37 38 15 6 2 3 0 77 8 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 21 34 17 14 11 3 0 57 26 120
2024 Woman 20 30 20 17 9 4 0 52 27 260
2022 Man 31 27 11 19 5 8 0 62 26 85
2022 Woman 28 34 16 11 6 6 0 66 18 200
2020 Man 33 29 19 7 5 7 0 67 12 120
2020 Woman 32 34 15 13 2 3 0 69 16 265
2019 Man 33 37 10 10 4 6 0 75 15 115
2019 Woman 27 38 15 13 3 4 0 68 16 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 21 38 12 14 13 2 0 61 28 120
2024 Woman 18 39 14 16 11 1 0 58 28 260
2022 Man 32 25 17 10 11 5 0 60 22 85
2022 Woman 20 36 14 17 12 1 0 57 29 200
2020 Man 33 30 16 14 4 2 0 65 19 120
2020 Woman 26 36 14 18 4 2 0 63 22 265
2019 Man 31 35 10 18 4 2 0 67 23 115
2019 Woman 16 43 16 16 6 3 0 61 23 230

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 35 18 6 1 4 2 75 7 120
2024 Woman 36 33 19 5 4 3 1 72 9 260
2022 Man 40 27 14 8 1 6 3 74 10 85
2022 Woman 31 24 30 7 3 4 1 58 11 200
2020 Man 34 37 14 4 2 5 3 78 7 120
2020 Woman 35 29 18 8 3 4 2 69 12 265
2019 Man 35 32 17 3 4 8 1 74 8 115
2019 Woman 32 26 19 9 4 6 3 64 15 230
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 30 42 11 14 3 0 0 72 17 120
2024 Woman 23 42 16 15 2 1 0 66 17 260
2022 Man 36 45 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 85
2022 Woman 22 54 15 7 2 0 0 76 10 200
2020 Man 39 41 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 120
2020 Woman 33 43 10 11 3 0 0 77 13 265
2019 Man 45 39 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 115
2019 Woman 35 48 10 4 1 1 0 84 6 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 22 24 21 20 12 1 0 46 32 120
2024 Woman 10 32 19 24 12 4 0 44 37 260
2022 Man 23 34 21 15 6 1 0 58 21 85
2022 Woman 11 38 10 24 15 1 0 50 40 200
2020 Man 35 38 14 10 2 2 0 74 12 120
2020 Woman 24 45 15 12 3 1 0 70 15 260
2019 Man 29 46 13 7 5 0 0 74 12 115
2019 Woman 20 41 16 15 6 3 0 63 21 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 27 42 15 7 4 4 1 73 11 120
2024 Woman 27 35 13 15 5 3 1 65 21 260
2022 Man 45 29 13 7 3 1 1 76 11 85
2022 Woman 31 38 14 10 4 2 1 71 14 200
2020 Man 42 28 13 11 3 3 0 73 14 120
2020 Woman 37 33 8 14 5 3 1 72 19 265
2019 Man 44 26 10 10 5 5 0 75 15 110
2019 Woman 38 29 13 12 4 4 1 70 17 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 34 43 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 120
2024 Woman 28 40 19 8 2 3 0 70 10 260
2022 Man 52 27 16 3 1 1 0 80 4 85
2022 Woman 35 43 16 4 2 1 0 78 6 200
2020 Man 49 30 13 7 0 1 0 80 7 120
2020 Woman 41 33 17 8 1 0 0 74 9 265
2019 Man 46 29 14 5 2 4 0 78 7 110
2019 Woman 42 34 16 6 2 1 0 76 7 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 18 27 13 6 8 23 5 63 20 120
2024 Woman 15 26 17 14 11 14 3 49 30 260
2022 Man 28 19 13 12 10 17 0 57 26 85
2022 Woman 17 28 15 13 7 15 5 56 25 200
2020 Man 40 16 12 10 4 18 0 68 17 120
2020 Woman 26 22 13 12 10 13 3 58 26 265
2019 Man 29 23 17 6 7 17 1 63 16 115
2019 Woman 20 25 19 8 9 16 2 56 21 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 33 35 15 13 3 2 0 68 17 120
2024 Woman 30 40 13 10 6 2 0 71 16 260
2022 Man 42 22 11 14 10 1 0 65 24 85
2022 Woman 29 38 14 12 5 2 0 69 17 200
2020 Man 33 33 18 9 3 4 0 68 13 120
2020 Woman 32 29 18 12 5 3 0 63 18 265
2019 Man 36 34 12 10 5 3 0 72 15 115
2019 Woman 27 37 14 13 4 6 0 68 17 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 41 28 13 8 8 0 3 42 58 120
2024 Woman 41 22 16 8 8 0 5 43 57 260
2022 Man 43 30 14 9 5 0 0 85
2022 Woman 40 30 15 6 6 0 4 200
2020 Man 41 27 13 11 4 1 2 120
2020 Woman 41 25 18 8 6 0 3 265
2019 Man 49 23 14 11 2 0 2 115
2019 Woman 48 21 16 5 5 0 5 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 70 9 6 4 2 0 9 77 23 120
2024 Woman 62 10 9 2 5 0 11 71 29 260

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 77 6 4 1 3 5 4 84 16 120
2024 Woman 69 9 6 1 2 4 9 79 21 260
2022 Man 72 11 6 0 5 2 4 85
2022 Woman 77 7 3 2 1 4 6 200
2020 Man 84 3 1 2 0 8 1 120
2020 Woman 77 8 3 2 2 4 4 265
2019 Man 80 8 3 4 1 2 3 115
2019 Woman 80 7 1 2 1 5 4 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 81 6 3 2 1 2 5 87 13 120
2024 Woman 67 9 5 2 1 1 14 79 21 260

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 69 8 5 4 6 2 6 75 25 120
2024 Woman 65 9 6 4 3 2 11 74 26 260

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 22 30 14 15 16 1 2 53 32 120
2024 Woman 19 38 12 14 13 2 2 60 28 260
2022 Man 26 28 4 18 17 4 2 58 38 85
2022 Woman 25 33 10 13 12 4 2 62 27 200
2020 Man 32 16 17 15 16 3 2 50 32 120
2020 Woman 21 29 17 18 10 4 2 53 30 265
2019 Man 36 22 15 10 14 4 0 60 24 115
2019 Woman 26 30 14 16 10 4 1 59 27 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 24 50 11 10 2 2 1 76 12 120
2024 Woman 26 43 14 8 4 5 0 73 12 260
2022 Man 35 45 5 12 3 0 0 80 15 85
2022 Woman 32 47 8 8 2 3 0 82 10 200
2020 Man 34 48 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 120
2020 Woman 29 45 15 7 2 2 0 75 10 265
2019 Man 39 41 8 8 1 3 0 83 9 115
2019 Woman 29 44 15 6 1 4 0 77 8 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 38 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 120
2024 Woman 34 42 11 8 3 2 0 78 11 260
2022 Man 53 30 6 6 5 0 0 82 11 85
2022 Woman 43 36 8 8 3 2 0 80 12 200
2020 Man 52 36 7 3 2 1 0 88 4 120
2020 Woman 42 39 8 6 2 2 0 83 8 265
2019 Man 53 27 8 6 2 4 0 84 8 115
2019 Woman 45 38 7 5 2 2 0 85 8 230

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 35 6 8 2 8 1 82 11 120
2024 Woman 35 39 14 3 4 5 0 78 7 260
2022 Man 49 29 8 7 3 2 0 81 11 85
2022 Woman 33 42 11 7 2 5 0 79 9 200
2020 Man 51 28 13 6 1 2 0 80 7 120
2020 Woman 46 36 8 5 2 3 0 85 7 265
2019 Man 57 28 11 3 1 0 0 86 4 110
2019 Woman 47 36 10 1 2 3 0 87 3 230

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 24 30 18 7 1 19 2 67 9 120
2024 Woman 22 29 23 5 3 17 1 63 9 260
2022 Man 41 24 19 7 1 8 0 70 9 85
2022 Woman 30 22 23 5 4 15 0 62 11 200
2020 Man 45 26 14 6 2 7 0 76 9 120
2020 Woman 34 34 20 4 3 5 0 72 7 265

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 44 24 10 5 3 9 3 78 10 120
2024 Woman 41 32 8 8 4 5 1 78 13 260
2022 Man 52 24 8 4 2 6 3 84 7 85
2022 Woman 42 37 7 4 2 6 2 85 7 200
2020 Man 55 27 6 1 2 7 3 90 4 120
2020 Woman 51 26 6 6 3 5 2 83 11 265

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 2 6 4 5 53 7 23 82 11 120
2024 Woman 3 5 8 8 40 4 31 74 13 260
2022 Man 3 3 10 10 44 7 24 77 9 85
2022 Woman 2 5 9 9 44 4 26 76 11 200

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 11 13 21 5 7 36 7 42 21 120
2024 Woman 10 17 20 2 3 44 5 52 9 260
2022 Man 13 19 23 6 2 34 3 49 14 85
2022 Woman 13 15 14 4 2 49 3 58 12 200

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 57 32 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 120
2024 Woman 52 37 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 260
2022 Man 61 29 3 4 2 0 0 90 7 85
2022 Woman 59 32 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 200
2020 Man 70 22 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 120
2020 Woman 62 27 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 265
2019 Man 73 15 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 110
2019 Woman 62 29 6 2 0 0 0 91 3 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 46 27 17 7 3 1 0 73 9 120
2024 Woman 43 35 12 8 3 1 0 78 11 260
2022 Man 46 34 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 85
2022 Woman 53 26 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 200
2020 Man 52 32 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 120
2020 Woman 54 25 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 265
2019 Man 55 29 5 5 4 1 0 85 10 110
2019 Woman 51 32 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 39 37 10 13 2 0 0 76 15 120
2024 Woman 39 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 260
2022 Man 40 36 7 15 1 0 0 76 17 85
2022 Woman 51 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 200
2020 Man 52 35 4 7 1 1 0 88 8 120
2020 Woman 51 29 9 8 2 0 0 80 10 265
2019 Man 57 29 5 4 4 0 0 86 9 115
2019 Woman 50 33 12 4 0 0 0 84 5 230
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 21 18 11 7 3 0 63 18 120
2024 Woman 36 30 14 9 5 5 0 70 15 260
2022 Man 41 17 20 13 4 4 0 61 18 85
2022 Woman 40 22 17 11 7 3 1 65 18 200
2020 Man 44 30 12 7 3 4 0 78 10 120
2020 Woman 43 20 17 12 5 3 0 65 17 265
2019 Man 53 18 14 8 5 2 0 72 13 110
2019 Woman 41 23 18 9 3 6 0 68 13 230

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 35 32 33 120
2024 Woman 44 25 31 260
2022 Man 35 25 40 85
2022 Woman 44 23 33 200
2020 Man 29 34 37 120
2020 Woman 33 29 38 265
2019 Man 36 33 31 115
2019 Woman 32 28 40 230

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 2 32 48 6 6 5 45
2024 Woman 7 43 30 9 7 5 110
2022 Man 7 18 48 14 13 0 30
2022 Woman 7 34 43 1 11 5 85
2020 Man 6 37 40 5 9 3 35
2020 Woman 6 26 44 3 11 10 85
2019 Man 10 29 29 14 10 8 40
2019 Woman 7 33 30 3 12 16 75
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 8 92 120
2024 Woman 8 92 260
2022 Woman 5 95 200
2019 Man 11 89 115
2019 Woman 11 89 230

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 60 40 25
2022 Woman 44 56 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 56 44 10
2024 Woman 39 61 25
2022 Woman 64 36 10
2019 Man 50 50 10
2019 Woman 60 40 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Man 0 100 10
2024 Woman 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 10
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 25
2022 Woman 10 90 10
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 25 75 25
2022 Woman 45 55 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 32 68 25
2022 Woman 36 64 10
2019 Man 41 59 10
2019 Woman 42 58 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 56 44 10
2024 Woman 30 70 25
2022 Woman 55 45 10
2019 Man 42 58 10
2019 Woman 45 55 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 45 55 10
2024 Woman 48 52 25
2022 Woman 44 56 10
2019 Man 41 59 10
2019 Woman 33 67 25

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 Man 43 57 10
2024 Woman 24 76 25
2022 Woman 28 72 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 61 39 25
2022 Woman 57 43 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 26 74 25
2022 Woman 9 91 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 10
2024 Woman 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 63 37 10
2024 Woman 24 76 25
2022 Woman 45 55 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 20 80 10

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 Man 79 21 10
2024 Woman 62 38 25
2022 Woman 39 61 10
2019 Man 41 59 10
2019 Woman 58 42 25

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 Woman 45 55 25
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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
2024 Woman 20 80 25
2022 Woman 19 81 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 10

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 Woman 27 73 25
2022 Woman 18 82 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 31 69 25
2022 Woman 39 61 10

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
2024 Woman 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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 Woman 27 73 10

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
2024 Woman 30 70 25
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 27 73 10

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 Woman 19 81 10

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 Woman 32 68 25
2022 Woman 74 26 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 34 66 25
2022 Woman 82 18 10

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 Woman 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 34 66 25
2022 Woman 37 63 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 14 6 6 5 4 50 15 58 26 120
2024 Woman 8 11 15 6 2 49 9 45 19 260
2022 Man 24 8 14 5 2 33 14 61 13 85
2022 Woman 11 8 7 7 6 48 14 48 34 200
2020 Man 24 15 10 4 2 37 8 70 12 120
2020 Woman 16 11 13 8 5 38 9 51 25 265
2019 Man 22 8 16 6 4 37 7 54 18 110
2019 Woman 17 14 16 7 4 31 11 53 19 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 33 37 9 4 3 14 1 82 8 120
2024 Woman 25 32 17 5 3 17 2 70 9 260
2022 Man 53 21 14 5 0 7 1 80 5 85
2022 Woman 28 32 13 4 4 18 1 73 10 200
2020 Man 41 30 11 3 2 11 1 81 6 120
2020 Woman 35 27 15 6 3 13 1 73 10 265
2019 Man 55 12 14 4 4 11 1 76 8 115
2019 Woman 35 25 17 7 3 12 0 69 12 230
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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 Man 5 95 120
2024 Woman 6 94 260
2022 Man 6 94 85
2022 Woman 5 95 200

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 48 52 15
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 56 44 15
2022 Woman 81 19 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 39 61 15
2022 Woman 20 80 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 11 89 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 31 69 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 59 41 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 34 66 15
2022 Woman 51 49 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 41 59 15
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 12 88 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

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 Woman 43 57 15
2022 Woman 57 43 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 10 90 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 31 69 10

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
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 11 89 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 21 79 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 52 48 15
2022 Woman 40 60 10

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 Woman 42 58 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 20 6 8 4 2 49 11 64 15 120
2024 Woman 10 10 13 4 2 52 10 51 16 260
2022 Man 26 11 11 2 1 37 13 73 6 85
2022 Woman 10 10 11 3 2 54 10 56 14 200
2020 Man 26 8 16 2 1 40 7 65 5 120
2020 Woman 17 12 15 3 3 41 10 58 11 265
2019 Man 21 9 15 0 1 45 9 65 2 110
2019 Woman 20 10 16 2 2 39 11 60 9 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 30 36 10 5 3 16 1 79 9 120
2024 Woman 25 32 15 4 2 20 1 73 8 260
2022 Man 53 18 13 5 1 10 0 79 7 85
2022 Woman 33 31 16 3 2 14 0 75 6 200
2020 Man 46 28 12 3 1 11 0 82 5 120
2020 Woman 36 27 13 4 2 16 3 77 7 265
2019 Man 55 12 16 0 1 15 0 80 1 110
2019 Woman 40 25 16 2 2 13 1 76 5 230
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 29 17 10 4 0 1 40 60 120
2024 Woman 42 25 17 4 8 0 3 43 57 255
2022 Man 38 33 14 7 6 0 1 85
2022 Woman 33 33 15 7 7 1 4 200
2020 Man 37 37 17 8 2 0 0 120
2020 Woman 40 32 15 7 5 0 0 260
2019 Man 26 36 15 11 12 0 0 115
2019 Woman 23 34 19 10 12 0 1 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 38 23 17 14 0 0 9 91 120
2024 Woman 14 23 28 16 19 0 0 14 86 260
2022 Man 19 23 37 14 7 0 0 85
2022 Woman 13 23 26 19 18 1 1 200
2020 Man 14 21 34 23 8 1 0 120
2020 Woman 9 19 28 25 19 1 0 265
2019 Man 13 21 36 18 12 0 0 110
2019 Woman 13 23 29 19 15 0 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 19 38 21 9 12 0 1 19 81 120
2024 Woman 20 29 22 12 17 0 1 20 80 260
2022 Man 24 32 30 9 4 0 1 85
2022 Woman 22 23 25 15 14 0 1 200
2020 Man 21 21 35 14 8 1 0 120
2020 Woman 14 24 23 19 18 1 0 265
2019 Man 14 24 38 15 9 0 0 115
2019 Woman 14 30 27 15 14 0 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 27 26 23 14 10 0 0 27 73 120
2024 Woman 21 27 24 9 17 1 2 21 79 260
2022 Man 23 17 24 22 13 0 1 85
2022 Woman 17 25 28 16 14 0 1 200
2020 Man 19 22 22 24 13 1 0 120
2020 Woman 21 19 24 19 17 1 0 260
2019 Man 14 28 27 22 9 0 0 110
2019 Woman 19 26 24 16 15 0 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 51 22 16 3 5 0 4 53 47 120
2024 Woman 42 23 14 7 9 0 4 44 56 260
2022 Man 46 29 14 7 2 0 2 85
2022 Woman 40 20 17 10 10 0 4 200
2020 Man 38 30 22 5 4 0 1 120
2020 Woman 27 28 19 15 9 0 1 265
2019 Man 37 32 19 5 6 0 1 115
2019 Woman 38 28 15 9 8 0 2 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 26 29 20 8 16 0 0 26 74 120
2024 Woman 23 19 24 17 18 0 0 23 77 260
2022 Man 29 23 29 10 10 0 0 85
2022 Woman 23 28 26 11 11 1 1 200
2020 Man 20 38 19 13 11 0 0 120
2020 Woman 16 26 25 18 14 0 0 265
2019 Man 19 38 26 11 7 0 0 115
2019 Woman 27 26 19 17 10 0 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 26 34 22 12 7 0 0 26 74 120
2024 Woman 24 33 22 11 7 2 0 25 75 260
2022 Man 36 37 8 12 6 0 0 85
2022 Woman 38 28 16 9 7 1 1 200
2020 Man 40 36 16 7 0 0 0 120
2020 Woman 30 30 24 8 6 0 2 265
2019 Man 37 33 14 8 7 1 0 115
2019 Woman 30 31 23 11 3 1 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 15 36 24 16 10 0 0 15 85 120
2024 Woman 20 27 24 15 13 1 1 20 80 260
2022 Man 35 32 16 10 8 0 0 85
2022 Woman 27 31 26 9 4 1 1 200
2020 Man 25 40 22 8 5 0 0 120
2020 Woman 21 33 27 12 7 1 0 265
2019 Man 20 42 24 7 7 0 0 110
2019 Woman 22 33 25 13 6 1 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 31 31 15 15 7 0 0 31 69 120
2024 Woman 26 27 23 12 11 0 1 27 73 260
2022 Man 36 35 11 10 7 0 1 85
2022 Woman 35 33 16 10 3 0 2 200
2020 Man 40 30 20 8 2 0 0 120
2020 Woman 30 32 23 9 6 0 0 265
2019 Man 27 37 23 7 6 0 0 110
2019 Woman 26 36 19 15 4 1 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 53 22 13 6 6 1 0 53 47 120
2024 Woman 45 27 15 6 5 0 1 45 55 260
2022 Man 65 12 13 2 6 0 2 85
2022 Woman 54 26 8 5 5 0 2 200
2020 Man 56 31 8 3 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 49 27 12 5 6 0 0 265
2019 Man 53 25 10 8 3 0 0 115
2019 Woman 49 25 13 7 4 1 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 48 26 16 6 3 1 1 49 51 120
2024 Woman 50 27 9 8 3 0 1 51 49 260
2022 Man 59 22 14 3 2 0 0 85
2022 Woman 57 27 8 3 5 0 1 200
2020 Man 37 24 23 7 9 0 0 120
2020 Woman 26 30 26 13 5 0 0 265

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 31 30 19 14 5 0 0 31 69 120
2024 Woman 34 28 19 11 6 0 1 34 66 260
2022 Man 46 30 14 3 7 0 0 85
2022 Woman 41 30 15 8 5 0 1 200
2020 Man 30 29 21 14 6 0 0 120
2020 Woman 29 26 25 13 6 0 1 265
2019 Man 31 26 28 12 4 0 0 110
2019 Woman 31 35 20 9 6 1 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 42 25 9 6 13 1 3 44 56 120
2024 Woman 43 22 13 8 11 0 2 45 55 260
2022 Man 58 17 10 5 8 1 1 85
2022 Woman 53 20 13 6 5 1 2 200
2020 Man 45 31 12 12 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 38 32 19 6 4 0 1 260
2019 Man 59 19 12 5 5 0 0 115
2019 Woman 60 20 10 7 1 1 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 56 27 11 3 2 0 0 56 44 120
2024 Woman 50 31 10 3 3 1 2 52 48 260
2022 Man 65 17 10 5 2 0 1 85
2022 Woman 59 29 7 2 2 1 1 200
2020 Man 34 36 14 14 2 0 0 120
2020 Woman 26 41 20 11 2 0 0 260

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 77 9 1 2 2 1 7 84 16 120
2024 Woman 74 7 5 1 3 2 8 82 18 260

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 68 10 7 2 5 2 6 73 27 120
2024 Woman 67 10 6 3 6 3 6 73 27 260

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 78 5 3 3 3 2 6 85 15 120
2024 Woman 76 11 4 1 3 1 5 80 20 255
2022 Man 84 5 5 1 1 2 2 85
2022 Woman 79 10 2 1 3 0 5 200
2020 Man 90 6 2 0 1 1 1 120
2020 Woman 80 9 3 3 3 0 2 260
2019 Man 81 8 5 3 1 1 1 115
2019 Woman 76 12 3 3 3 0 1 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 71 14 8 3 1 0 2 72 28 120
2024 Woman 58 23 10 3 3 1 3 60 40 260
2022 Man 74 13 7 3 0 0 2 85
2022 Woman 66 21 6 3 2 0 2 200
2020 Man 72 20 3 3 2 1 0 120
2020 Woman 61 27 8 1 1 0 1 265
2019 Man 70 18 7 4 1 0 0 115
2019 Woman 62 25 8 4 1 0 0 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 73 14 3 4 2 1 2 76 24 120
2024 Woman 59 18 12 6 4 0 1 60 40 260
2022 Man 76 14 5 2 2 1 0 85
2022 Woman 66 19 7 3 2 0 3 200
2020 Man 72 19 7 2 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 65 17 8 6 3 0 1 265
2019 Man 67 18 7 4 3 0 0 115
2019 Woman 62 21 7 5 3 0 1 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 62 15 5 1 1 0 17 75 25 120
2024 Woman 57 13 6 2 3 0 19 71 29 260
2022 Man 69 16 2 1 0 0 12 85
2022 Woman 60 16 4 2 1 0 16 200
2020 Man 67 17 3 1 3 0 9 120
2020 Woman 64 11 7 2 0 1 16 265
2019 Man 67 13 4 1 0 0 15 115
2019 Woman 61 10 2 2 1 0 24 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 68 17 11 1 1 0 2 69 31 120
2024 Woman 69 20 6 1 1 0 3 72 28 260
2022 Man 66 24 8 1 1 0 0 85
2022 Woman 69 20 5 1 2 0 3 200
2020 Man 66 21 10 2 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 67 20 8 2 1 0 2 265
2019 Man 67 23 5 2 2 0 1 110
2019 Woman 66 23 6 1 0 0 3 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 58 13 16 4 6 1 1 60 40 120
2024 Woman 57 24 9 2 5 0 4 60 40 260
2022 Man 72 13 7 1 6 0 1 85
2022 Woman 77 10 4 2 4 0 3 200
2020 Man 75 17 3 0 4 0 0 120
2020 Woman 68 16 7 3 4 0 2 265
2019 Man 73 13 5 4 4 0 2 110
2019 Woman 77 8 6 2 6 0 2 230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 43 30 14 7 4 0 2 44 56 120
2024 Woman 47 21 20 5 6 0 2 48 52 260
2022 Man 51 26 17 4 2 0 0 85
2022 Woman 51 28 13 5 3 0 1 200
2020 Man 49 22 21 7 1 0 1 120
2020 Woman 37 32 19 8 3 1 0 265
2019 Man 55 32 10 3 0 0 0 115
2019 Woman 49 30 16 2 2 0 1 230

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 7 36 35 15 7 0 0 43 22 120
2024 Woman 6 31 37 17 9 0 1 37 26 260
2022 Man 10 37 36 12 5 0 0 47 17 85
2022 Woman 10 31 38 17 4 0 1 41 22 200
2020 Man 13 33 39 9 6 0 0 46 15 120
2020 Woman 8 26 42 18 5 0 0 34 24 265
2019 Man 9 33 38 16 4 0 0 42 20 115
2019 Woman 11 30 39 17 3 0 0 41 20 230

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 14 48 21 7 0 0 29 23 120
2024 Woman 15 28 37 17 4 0 0 21 43 260
2022 Man 4 24 36 27 9 0 0 36 28 85
2022 Woman 9 24 44 16 7 0 1 23 33 200
2020 Man 10 23 33 24 10 0 0 33 33 120
2020 Woman 10 29 42 14 5 0 0 19 39 265
2019 Man 9 22 42 22 5 0 0 27 31 115
2019 Woman 10 20 41 21 9 0 0 29 30 230

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 27 42 14 11 4 2 0 70 16 120
2024 Woman 24 46 14 9 4 1 1 71 14 260
2022 Man 41 37 7 8 5 1 1 80 13 85
2022 Woman 35 38 13 7 4 2 0 74 12 200
2020 Man 47 41 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 120
2020 Woman 48 38 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 265
2019 Man 44 32 9 5 5 4 0 80 11 115
2019 Woman 35 43 11 6 1 3 0 81 8 230

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 8 24 34 23 11 120
2024 Woman 6 21 38 26 9 260
2022 Man 15 26 26 24 8 85
2022 Woman 7 21 42 27 2 200

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 60 28 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 120
2024 Woman 57 23 10 6 2 1 0 81 9 260
2022 Man 63 24 5 4 0 2 1 90 5 85
2022 Woman 59 28 5 3 2 3 0 89 5 200
2020 Man 58 26 11 2 2 0 0 84 5 120
2020 Woman 58 26 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 265

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 48 28 9 7 5 1 0 78 13 120
2024 Woman 44 30 7 11 7 1 0 75 18 260
2022 Man 49 27 8 9 7 0 0 76 16 85
2022 Woman 51 27 7 11 4 1 0 78 15 200
2020 Man 52 27 9 6 4 3 0 81 10 120
2020 Woman 46 28 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 265

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 58 26 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 120
2024 Woman 59 26 5 6 3 1 0 85 9 260
2022 Man 64 22 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 85
2022 Woman 59 26 6 5 1 1 1 87 7 200
2020 Man 59 29 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 120
2020 Woman 56 27 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 265

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 29 32 17 14 5 1 1 63 20 120
2024 Woman 24 40 13 14 7 2 0 65 21 260
2022 Man 29 41 14 13 2 0 0 70 15 85
2022 Woman 29 48 9 7 4 3 0 79 11 200
2020 Man 44 29 15 8 2 1 0 74 11 120
2020 Woman 39 30 12 14 3 0 0 70 17 265
2019 Man 30 39 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 115
2019 Woman 25 40 15 13 4 3 0 67 17 230

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 29 52 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 35
2024 Woman 10 61 9 13 6 0 0 71 19 75
2022 Man 20 50 7 15 4 0 4 73 20 25
2022 Woman 17 52 12 17 2 0 0 69 18 65
2020 Man 19 56 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 35
2020 Woman 24 44 10 18 3 0 2 69 21 70
2019 Man 32 35 12 12 6 3 0 69 18 35
2019 Woman 24 35 11 17 7 6 0 62 26 55
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 14 86 120
2024 Woman 20 80 260
2022 Man 9 91 85
2022 Woman 11 89 200
2020 Man 9 91 120
2020 Woman 12 88 265
2019 Man 18 82 115
2019 Woman 17 83 230

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 Man 53 47 15
2024 Woman 71 29 50
2022 Woman 75 25 20
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 42 58 30

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 82 18 15
2024 Woman 86 14 50
2022 Woman 66 34 20
2020 Man 70 30 10
2020 Woman 88 12 30
2019 Man 72 28 20
2019 Woman 84 16 40

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 62 30 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Woman 41 22 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 40
2022 Woman 37 29 6 14 13 0 0 66 28 15
2019 Man 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Woman 54 31 0 9 6 0 0 84 16 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 56 27 7 3 3 2 1 86 7 120
2024 Woman 47 34 6 7 4 2 0 83 11 260
2022 Man 55 29 2 11 1 1 2 86 12 85
2022 Woman 46 37 7 4 0 3 3 88 5 200
2020 Man 59 27 4 3 0 3 3 92 3 120
2020 Woman 50 28 10 5 1 3 2 83 7 265
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 24 55 120
2024 Woman 24 63 260
2022 Man 22 66 85
2022 Woman 25 61 200
2020 Man 26 54 120
2020 Woman 25 52 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 56 44 25
2024 Woman 57 43 65
2022 Man 52 48 20
2022 Woman 41 59 50
2020 Man 46 54 30
2020 Woman 45 55 65

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 Man 9 42 17 10 14 4 5 56 26 25
2024 Woman 17 23 16 24 20 0 0 40 44 65
2022 Man 27 18 26 6 18 0 5 47 26 20
2022 Woman 18 18 15 23 18 2 4 39 44 50
2020 Man 23 32 3 19 20 4 0 56 40 30
2020 Woman 18 18 19 19 16 0 9 40 39 65

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 Man 6 45 12 19 13 0 4 54 34 25
2024 Woman 12 17 12 27 26 0 6 31 56 65
2022 Man 7 32 17 15 28 0 0 40 43 20
2022 Woman 6 23 14 15 28 5 10 34 49 50
2020 Man 16 20 7 37 19 0 0 37 56 30
2020 Woman 15 12 20 20 28 0 5 29 51 65

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 51 14 11 6 0 3 15 62 38 120
2024 Woman 46 16 7 5 3 2 22 60 40 260
2022 Man 58 14 4 4 3 1 15 85
2022 Woman 52 16 8 2 1 1 21 200
2020 Man 52 25 10 5 3 2 4 120
2020 Woman 48 21 7 5 6 1 11 265
2019 Man 48 13 21 6 5 1 5 110
2019 Woman 40 19 11 11 7 1 11 230
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