2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Impact Assessment Agency of Canada by Question 98. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 47 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 385
2024 Part-time 60 23 0 10 7 0 0 82 18 15
2020 Full-time 36 47 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 375
2020 Part-time 21 79 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 69 18 4 6 2 0 1 88 8 385
2024 Part-time 51 19 7 8 15 0 0 70 23 15

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 63 22 5 7 2 0 2 86 9 385
2024 Part-time 44 14 6 21 15 0 0 58 36 15

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 36 7 13 5 0 1 76 18 385
2024 Part-time 61 32 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Full-time 29 44 10 14 4 0 0 73 17 370
2020 Part-time 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 49 31 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 340
2019 Part-time 31 29 11 20 9 0 0 60 30 10

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 38 11 14 3 0 0 73 16 385
2024 Part-time 57 28 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 38 36 13 11 2 0 1 74 13 365
2020 Part-time 57 29 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2019 Full-time 32 40 12 12 4 1 0 72 16 340
2019 Part-time 11 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 40 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 385
2024 Part-time 62 23 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 43 37 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 370
2020 Part-time 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 Full-time 51 34 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 335
2019 Part-time 40 30 0 20 9 0 0 70 30 10

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 31 6 12 7 0 0 75 19 385
2024 Part-time 70 23 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Full-time 44 32 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 370
2020 Part-time 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Full-time 51 31 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 345
2019 Part-time 41 30 20 9 0 0 0 70 9 10

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 40 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 385
2024 Part-time 28 39 17 8 7 0 0 67 15 15
2020 Full-time 39 41 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 375
2020 Part-time 57 28 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 Full-time 43 41 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 345
2019 Part-time 40 51 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 38 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 385
2024 Part-time 43 37 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2020 Full-time 45 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 375
2020 Part-time 35 42 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 15
2019 Full-time 42 39 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 340
2019 Part-time 21 70 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 43 9 11 3 0 0 78 13 385
2024 Part-time 46 39 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 39 41 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 370
2020 Part-time 42 51 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 37 39 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 335
2019 Part-time 40 40 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 10

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 39 6 7 2 0 0 86 8 385
2024 Part-time 65 20 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 54 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 370
2020 Part-time 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Full-time 60 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 340
2019 Part-time 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 Full-time 38 37 12 10 3 0 0 76 12 385
2024 Part-time 58 20 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 15
2020 Full-time 44 35 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 370
2020 Part-time 43 42 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 Full-time 45 34 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 340
2019 Part-time 60 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 38 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 385
2024 Part-time 47 15 30 0 7 0 0 62 7 15
2020 Full-time 52 33 10 4 1 0 0 85 6 370
2020 Part-time 49 36 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 Full-time 51 32 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 340
2019 Part-time 41 50 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 39 14 10 4 0 0 71 14 385
2024 Part-time 26 44 15 0 7 0 8 76 8 15
2020 Full-time 44 33 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 370
2020 Part-time 35 51 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 15
2019 Full-time 38 39 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 340
2019 Part-time 21 60 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 10

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 39 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 385
2024 Part-time 42 51 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Full-time 48 29 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 375
2020 Part-time 35 43 15 0 0 0 7 84 0 15
2019 Full-time 41 37 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 340
2019 Part-time 21 70 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 37 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 385
2024 Part-time 56 29 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 41 38 10 8 2 0 0 79 10 375
2020 Part-time 36 50 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2019 Full-time 40 40 7 11 2 1 0 81 13 340
2019 Part-time 21 60 9 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 Full-time 39 41 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 385
2024 Part-time 32 51 10 0 7 0 0 82 7 15
2020 Full-time 44 38 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 375
2020 Part-time 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Full-time 48 38 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 345
2019 Part-time 21 70 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 34 18 7 5 0 0 70 12 385
2024 Part-time 47 22 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2020 Full-time 23 33 24 15 5 0 0 56 20 370
2020 Part-time 21 50 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2019 Full-time 25 39 22 9 5 0 0 64 14 340
2019 Part-time 40 20 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 27 38 16 6 0 1 23 39 380
2024 Part-time 7 23 26 38 7 0 0 44 30 15
2020 Full-time 6 25 36 23 8 1 0 32 31 375
2020 Part-time 7 15 36 28 14 0 0 42 22 15
2019 Full-time 10 22 36 20 9 1 1 30 33 345
2019 Part-time 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10

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 Full-time 23 21 33 14 7 1 1 21 45 385
2024 Part-time 0 30 45 14 0 11 0 16 33 15
2020 Full-time 17 24 30 19 10 1 1 29 41 370
2020 Part-time 7 21 36 15 21 0 0 36 28 15
2019 Full-time 17 24 33 13 9 2 1 23 42 340
2019 Part-time 20 29 21 30 0 0 0 30 50 10

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 Full-time 11 20 34 25 9 0 1 35 31 385
2024 Part-time 0 16 51 26 6 0 0 33 16 10
2020 Full-time 16 24 32 18 8 1 1 27 41 370
2020 Part-time 14 7 30 14 29 7 0 46 22 15

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 19 27 22 13 3 4 37 34 385
2024 Part-time 0 15 21 35 22 0 7 61 16 15
2020 Full-time 16 23 28 18 13 2 2 31 40 370
2020 Part-time 14 21 15 15 28 0 7 46 38 15
2019 Full-time 13 20 24 18 19 3 2 39 36 340
2019 Part-time 0 10 31 39 20 0 0 60 10 10

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 Full-time 8 15 26 25 20 3 4 48 25 385
2024 Part-time 8 27 26 7 18 7 7 29 40 15
2020 Full-time 6 12 25 35 16 2 3 54 19 370
2020 Part-time 0 7 45 20 28 0 0 48 7 15
2019 Full-time 12 15 26 23 18 4 2 43 29 340
2019 Part-time 11 20 30 30 9 0 0 39 31 10

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 Full-time 15 18 33 19 11 2 3 30 35 385
2024 Part-time 10 42 14 11 15 0 7 28 57 15
2020 Full-time 10 18 36 22 12 2 1 35 28 370
2020 Part-time 0 7 50 0 28 15 0 33 8 15
2019 Full-time 12 20 36 18 9 3 1 29 34 345
2019 Part-time 0 30 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 10

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 Full-time 3 8 30 37 19 1 1 58 11 385
2024 Part-time 0 10 37 23 30 0 0 53 10 15
2020 Full-time 2 16 38 31 12 0 1 43 18 370
2020 Part-time 7 7 37 21 28 0 0 49 14 15
2019 Full-time 3 13 35 31 16 1 1 48 16 345
2019 Part-time 0 50 20 9 21 0 0 30 50 10
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 22 32 16 9 4 8 8 65 16 385
2024 Part-time 40 28 7 7 7 10 0 76 16 15
2020 Full-time 34 31 13 9 4 6 3 71 14 370
2020 Part-time 36 21 15 0 0 14 14 79 0 15
2019 Full-time 34 29 16 7 3 9 3 71 11 340
2019 Part-time 39 51 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 32 8 8 2 1 0 82 10 385
2024 Part-time 65 15 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2020 Full-time 60 24 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 370
2020 Part-time 63 29 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 Full-time 56 28 5 7 3 1 0 84 10 340
2019 Part-time 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 59 27 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 385
2024 Part-time 65 15 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2020 Full-time 64 25 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 370
2020 Part-time 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Full-time 65 27 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 340
2019 Part-time 71 20 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 51 36 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 385
2024 Part-time 65 28 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Full-time 58 30 6 6 1 0 0 88 6 370
2020 Part-time 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Full-time 60 28 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 340
2019 Part-time 71 20 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 Full-time 39 28 12 5 5 7 4 76 10 385
2024 Part-time 50 43 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15

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 Full-time 35 31 11 6 5 7 5 75 13 385
2024 Part-time 56 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 55 29 9 5 1 0 2 86 6 385
2024 Part-time 50 28 8 6 7 0 0 79 13 15
2020 Full-time 60 24 8 5 1 0 2 86 6 370
2020 Part-time 57 22 7 0 0 14 0 92 0 15
2019 Full-time 57 23 9 4 2 1 3 84 6 345
2019 Part-time 61 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 34 7 12 2 0 0 78 14 385
2024 Part-time 71 13 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 56 28 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 370
2020 Part-time 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 48 29 11 7 3 1 1 78 10 345
2019 Part-time 41 49 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 Full-time 56 24 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 385
2024 Part-time 71 13 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 61 18 10 5 3 2 1 82 8 370
2020 Part-time 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 35 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 385
2024 Part-time 71 21 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Full-time 58 24 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 370
2020 Part-time 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 55 26 9 8 2 1 0 81 10 340
2019 Part-time 52 29 9 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 Full-time 72 20 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 385
2024 Part-time 70 15 0 0 7 0 8 92 8 15

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 27 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 385
2024 Part-time 78 7 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 66 19 6 5 3 0 0 85 8 375
2020 Part-time 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 59 25 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 340
2019 Part-time 41 49 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

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 Full-time 83 9 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 385
2024 Part-time 71 6 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 15
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 32 11 11 6 7 0 70 19 385
2024 Part-time 44 14 14 0 13 14 0 68 16 15
2020 Full-time 48 27 9 7 2 7 0 81 9 375
2020 Part-time 57 29 0 7 0 7 0 92 8 15
2019 Full-time 45 32 12 3 2 6 1 82 5 340
2019 Part-time 41 29 11 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 Full-time 26 34 15 15 8 2 0 61 24 385
2024 Part-time 36 22 21 8 13 0 0 58 21 15
2020 Full-time 43 30 14 10 2 2 0 74 12 375
2020 Part-time 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Full-time 41 36 13 6 2 3 0 79 8 340
2019 Part-time 41 29 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 Full-time 20 31 20 16 10 4 0 53 27 385
2024 Part-time 36 29 15 7 13 0 0 65 20 15
2020 Full-time 32 32 17 11 3 4 0 67 15 370
2020 Part-time 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Full-time 29 38 13 12 3 5 1 71 16 340
2019 Part-time 21 19 31 30 0 0 0 39 30 10

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 Full-time 18 38 14 16 12 1 0 57 29 385
2024 Part-time 36 29 15 7 13 0 0 65 20 15
2020 Full-time 27 34 15 17 4 2 0 63 22 375
2020 Part-time 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2019 Full-time 21 41 14 17 5 3 0 63 23 340
2019 Part-time 21 29 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10

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 Full-time 36 33 19 5 3 3 2 73 8 385
2024 Part-time 45 20 14 14 0 7 0 70 15 15
2020 Full-time 35 32 16 7 3 4 2 72 11 370
2020 Part-time 21 22 28 8 0 7 14 55 10 15
2019 Full-time 34 28 18 6 4 7 3 69 11 340
2019 Part-time 11 20 10 30 20 9 0 34 55 10
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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 Full-time 25 42 15 14 2 1 0 68 17 385
2024 Part-time 39 34 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2020 Full-time 35 42 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 370
2020 Part-time 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 39 45 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 345
2019 Part-time 31 50 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 10

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 Full-time 14 28 19 25 12 3 0 43 37 385
2024 Part-time 10 47 28 15 0 0 0 57 15 15
2020 Full-time 27 43 15 12 3 1 0 70 15 370
2020 Part-time 28 58 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Full-time 23 42 15 12 5 2 0 66 18 340
2019 Part-time 11 39 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10

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 Full-time 26 38 14 13 5 3 1 66 19 385
2024 Part-time 64 15 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 15
2020 Full-time 38 31 10 13 4 3 1 72 18 370
2020 Part-time 43 43 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2019 Full-time 40 27 12 12 4 4 1 71 16 340
2019 Part-time 41 39 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 10

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 Full-time 29 41 18 8 2 2 0 72 10 385
2024 Part-time 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 Full-time 43 32 17 7 1 0 0 75 8 375
2020 Part-time 50 44 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 43 32 15 6 2 2 0 77 7 340
2019 Part-time 41 29 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 Full-time 15 27 16 12 11 17 3 52 28 385
2024 Part-time 52 14 15 0 6 7 6 76 7 15
2020 Full-time 30 20 13 12 9 14 2 60 24 370
2020 Part-time 22 29 21 0 0 21 7 71 0 15
2019 Full-time 23 25 18 8 8 17 1 59 20 340
2019 Part-time 21 29 31 9 10 0 0 50 20 10

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 Full-time 30 37 14 11 5 2 0 69 17 385
2024 Part-time 56 30 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 Full-time 32 30 18 11 5 3 0 64 17 370
2020 Part-time 50 21 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2019 Full-time 30 36 13 12 4 5 0 70 17 345
2019 Part-time 21 30 39 10 0 0 0 51 10 10

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 Full-time 41 25 15 8 7 0 3 42 58 385
2024 Part-time 25 21 14 7 17 0 15 30 70 15
2020 Full-time 41 26 17 8 5 1 2 375
2020 Part-time 36 14 22 14 7 0 7 15
2019 Full-time 48 21 16 7 3 1 4 345
2019 Part-time 31 19 20 10 20 0 0 10

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 Full-time 65 10 8 3 4 0 10 72 28 385
2024 Part-time 78 7 0 0 0 0 15 92 8 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 70 8 7 1 2 4 7 79 21 385
2024 Part-time 74 0 0 0 10 0 15 88 12 15
2020 Full-time 79 6 3 2 2 6 3 375
2020 Part-time 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 15
2019 Full-time 80 7 2 2 1 4 3 340
2019 Part-time 80 0 0 9 0 0 10 10

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 Full-time 72 8 5 2 1 1 10 81 19 385
2024 Part-time 70 15 0 0 0 0 15 83 17 15

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 Full-time 65 9 7 4 4 2 8 73 27 385
2024 Part-time 71 14 0 0 0 0 15 83 17 15

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 35 13 15 14 2 1 57 30 385
2024 Part-time 20 28 18 11 0 0 23 62 14 15
2020 Full-time 24 24 17 17 12 4 1 51 31 375
2020 Part-time 7 35 21 22 0 7 8 50 26 15
2019 Full-time 30 27 13 14 11 4 1 60 26 345
2019 Part-time 11 30 40 9 10 0 0 40 20 10

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 Full-time 24 45 14 9 3 4 1 73 13 385
2024 Part-time 46 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Full-time 29 46 14 7 2 2 0 77 9 375
2020 Part-time 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Full-time 33 42 13 7 1 4 0 79 8 345
2019 Part-time 30 50 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 10

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 Full-time 35 41 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 385
2024 Part-time 71 22 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 45 39 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 375
2020 Part-time 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Full-time 48 35 7 6 2 3 0 85 8 340
2019 Part-time 31 39 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 10

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 Full-time 35 39 11 5 3 6 1 79 9 385
2024 Part-time 86 7 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 47 34 9 6 2 2 0 83 8 370
2020 Part-time 64 22 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Full-time 51 33 10 2 1 2 0 86 3 340
2019 Part-time 31 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 Full-time 22 29 22 6 3 18 2 63 10 385
2024 Part-time 42 44 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 37 30 18 5 3 6 0 72 9 375
2020 Part-time 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 40 30 10 7 5 7 2 76 13 385
2024 Part-time 78 15 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Full-time 52 26 6 5 4 6 2 84 9 375
2020 Part-time 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 3 6 8 7 44 5 27 75 13 385
2024 Part-time 0 0 0 7 48 0 45 100 0 15

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 Full-time 9 15 21 3 4 42 6 46 15 385
2024 Part-time 43 16 14 6 0 14 7 74 8 15

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 Full-time 51 37 5 5 1 0 0 88 6 385
2024 Part-time 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 63 26 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 375
2020 Part-time 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Full-time 67 23 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 340
2019 Part-time 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Full-time 43 32 14 8 2 1 0 75 10 385
2024 Part-time 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Full-time 53 28 11 7 2 0 0 81 8 370
2020 Part-time 76 15 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Full-time 52 31 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 340
2019 Part-time 60 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 Full-time 38 38 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 385
2024 Part-time 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Full-time 50 32 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 370
2020 Part-time 76 15 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Full-time 51 32 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 345
2019 Part-time 60 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
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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 Full-time 37 27 15 10 6 5 0 67 17 385
2024 Part-time 55 11 27 0 0 7 0 71 0 15
2020 Full-time 42 23 16 10 4 4 0 68 15 375
2020 Part-time 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 15
2019 Full-time 44 21 17 9 3 5 0 69 13 340
2019 Part-time 41 39 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 10

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 Full-time 41 27 31 385
2024 Part-time 40 32 27 15
2020 Full-time 32 30 38 370
2020 Part-time 14 43 43 15
2019 Full-time 33 29 38 345
2019 Part-time 19 50 31 10

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 Full-time 4 41 34 9 6 6 160
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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 Full-time 9 91 385
2019 Full-time 11 89 340
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 46 35
2019 Full-time 35 65 35

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 35
2019 Full-time 57 43 35

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 Full-time 0 100 35
2019 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 35
2019 Full-time 36 64 35

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 67 35
2019 Full-time 42 58 35

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 63 35
2019 Full-time 44 56 35

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 58 35
2019 Full-time 36 64 35

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 Full-time 37 63 35
2019 Full-time 25 75 35

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 52 35
2019 Full-time 50 50 35

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 35
2019 Full-time 25 75 35

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 64 35
2019 Full-time 45 55 35

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 35
2019 Full-time 22 78 35

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 35
2019 Full-time 22 78 35

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 Full-time 69 31 35
2019 Full-time 53 47 35

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 Full-time 44 56 35
2019 Full-time 28 72 35

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 Full-time 19 81 35
2019 Full-time 22 78 35

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
2019 Full-time 16 84 35

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
2024 Full-time 13 87 35
2019 Full-time 14 86 35

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 17 83 35
2019 Full-time 17 83 35

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 Full-time 20 80 35
2019 Full-time 25 75 35

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 67 35

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 72 35

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 67 35

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 59 35

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 62 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 9 13 6 4 49 11 45 23 385
2024 Part-time 40 0 14 0 0 33 13 74 0 15
2020 Full-time 18 12 13 7 5 38 8 55 22 375
2020 Part-time 21 22 7 0 0 36 14 86 0 15
2019 Full-time 19 11 15 7 4 34 10 53 20 340
2019 Part-time 10 39 30 0 0 21 0 63 0 10

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 Full-time 27 33 14 5 3 17 2 74 9 385
2024 Part-time 47 39 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2020 Full-time 36 29 14 5 2 12 1 75 9 375
2020 Part-time 50 29 7 0 0 14 0 92 0 15
2019 Full-time 42 20 16 6 3 12 1 71 11 345
2019 Part-time 31 50 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
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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 Full-time 6 94 385

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 55 45 25

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 57 43 25

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 25

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 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 65 25

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 72 25

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 81 25

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 25

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 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 63 25

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 25

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 Full-time 45 55 25

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 81 25

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 Full-time 0 100 25

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 Full-time 0 100 25

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 Full-time 45 55 25

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 26 74 25

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 Full-time 0 100 25

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 25

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 67 25

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 Full-time 0 100 25

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 Full-time 61 39 25

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 25

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 Full-time 12 9 11 5 3 51 10 53 18 385
2024 Part-time 40 0 7 0 0 40 13 85 0 15
2020 Full-time 19 10 16 2 2 42 9 58 10 375
2020 Part-time 29 29 7 0 0 28 7 89 0 15
2019 Full-time 21 8 15 1 2 42 11 61 7 340
2019 Part-time 10 50 10 9 0 21 0 75 12 10

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 Full-time 25 34 13 5 3 19 1 74 10 385
2024 Part-time 63 30 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 38 27 13 4 2 14 2 78 7 375
2020 Part-time 50 36 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2019 Full-time 46 20 16 2 2 14 1 77 4 340
2019 Part-time 30 39 20 0 0 11 0 78 0 10
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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 Full-time 42 27 17 5 7 0 2 43 57 380
2024 Part-time 14 30 11 31 14 0 0 14 86 15
2020 Full-time 39 34 16 8 4 0 0 370
2020 Part-time 36 35 14 0 14 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 24 35 18 10 11 0 1 345
2019 Part-time 10 21 39 11 20 0 0 10

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 Full-time 12 27 26 17 18 0 0 12 88 385
2024 Part-time 13 55 32 0 0 0 0 13 87 15
2020 Full-time 11 19 29 25 15 1 0 370
2020 Part-time 14 15 29 7 28 7 0 15
2019 Full-time 14 23 30 19 14 0 0 340
2019 Part-time 10 9 41 29 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 19 32 22 11 15 0 1 19 81 385
2024 Part-time 30 23 47 0 0 0 0 30 70 15
2020 Full-time 16 23 28 18 15 1 0 370
2020 Part-time 29 22 7 21 14 7 0 15
2019 Full-time 14 29 31 15 12 0 0 340
2019 Part-time 30 10 19 31 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 22 27 24 11 15 0 1 22 78 385
2024 Part-time 40 32 22 0 0 7 0 43 57 15
2020 Full-time 19 20 24 21 15 1 0 370
2020 Part-time 51 7 14 14 14 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 18 27 24 17 13 0 0 340
2019 Part-time 9 20 20 40 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 44 23 15 6 7 0 4 46 54 385
2024 Part-time 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 76 24 15
2020 Full-time 30 29 20 12 8 0 1 370
2020 Part-time 50 14 22 7 0 0 7 15
2019 Full-time 38 30 16 8 7 0 2 340
2019 Part-time 30 10 29 21 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 24 22 23 14 17 0 0 24 76 385
2024 Part-time 32 29 18 14 7 0 0 32 68 15
2020 Full-time 17 30 24 16 13 0 0 370
2020 Part-time 29 14 14 20 22 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 25 30 21 14 9 0 0 340
2019 Part-time 11 10 30 39 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 23 33 23 12 8 1 0 24 76 385
2024 Part-time 35 28 37 0 0 0 0 35 65 15
2020 Full-time 32 32 23 8 4 0 1 375
2020 Part-time 58 20 14 7 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 33 32 20 10 4 1 0 340
2019 Part-time 30 29 21 9 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 17 30 25 15 12 1 1 17 83 385
2024 Part-time 27 35 16 22 0 0 0 27 73 15
2020 Full-time 21 36 26 10 6 1 0 370
2020 Part-time 51 21 14 14 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 22 36 25 11 6 1 0 340
2019 Part-time 30 29 20 10 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 26 29 22 12 10 0 1 27 73 385
2024 Part-time 42 37 0 22 0 0 0 42 58 15
2020 Full-time 33 32 22 10 5 0 0 375
2020 Part-time 44 28 28 0 0 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 26 14 7 6 1 1 47 53 385
2024 Part-time 58 15 27 0 0 0 0 58 42 15
2020 Full-time 52 28 11 5 5 0 0 370
2020 Part-time 36 35 21 0 8 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 51 24 12 7 4 1 0 340
2019 Part-time 21 59 20 0 0 0 0 10

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 Full-time 49 27 11 8 4 0 1 50 50 385
2024 Part-time 45 29 26 0 0 0 0 45 55 15
2020 Full-time 29 27 25 12 6 0 0 370
2020 Part-time 24 39 22 8 9 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 28 20 12 6 0 1 33 67 385
2024 Part-time 20 19 38 15 8 0 0 20 80 15
2020 Full-time 29 27 24 14 6 0 1 370
2020 Part-time 28 23 35 14 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 31 32 21 10 5 1 0 340
2019 Part-time 21 20 39 9 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 42 23 12 8 12 0 3 43 57 380
2024 Part-time 66 15 18 0 0 0 0 66 34 15
2020 Full-time 39 32 17 8 3 0 1 370
2020 Part-time 65 14 7 15 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 61 20 10 7 2 1 0 340
2019 Part-time 30 19 50 0 0 0 0 10

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 Full-time 52 30 11 3 3 1 1 53 47 385
2024 Part-time 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 33 15
2020 Full-time 29 38 18 12 2 0 0 370
2020 Part-time 21 65 7 0 7 0 0 15

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 Full-time 74 8 5 1 3 1 8 82 18 385
2024 Part-time 78 16 0 0 0 7 0 83 17 15

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 Full-time 65 11 7 3 6 2 6 71 29 385
2024 Part-time 71 22 0 0 0 7 0 76 24 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 74 11 4 1 3 1 6 79 21 380
2024 Part-time 93 0 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 83 8 3 2 2 0 2 370
2020 Part-time 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 78 11 4 3 3 0 1 340
2019 Part-time 80 11 9 0 0 0 0 10

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 Full-time 61 21 10 3 2 0 2 63 37 385
2024 Part-time 79 7 7 0 0 7 0 85 15 15
2020 Full-time 63 25 7 2 2 0 1 370
2020 Part-time 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 64 22 8 4 1 0 0 345
2019 Part-time 60 31 0 9 0 0 0 10

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 Full-time 63 17 9 5 3 0 2 64 36 385
2024 Part-time 73 0 21 0 0 7 0 78 22 15
2020 Full-time 66 17 8 5 2 0 1 370
2020 Part-time 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 64 20 7 5 3 0 1 345
2019 Part-time 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 10

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 Full-time 57 15 5 1 2 0 19 71 29 385
2024 Part-time 85 0 0 0 8 7 0 91 9 15
2020 Full-time 64 13 6 1 1 1 14 370
2020 Part-time 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 15
2019 Full-time 63 11 3 1 1 0 21 340
2019 Part-time 40 31 0 9 0 0 19 10

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 Full-time 68 20 8 1 1 0 3 70 30 385
2024 Part-time 93 0 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 65 21 9 2 1 0 1 375
2020 Part-time 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 15
2019 Full-time 67 23 6 1 1 0 2 340
2019 Part-time 39 41 9 0 10 0 0 10

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 Full-time 57 21 12 2 5 1 3 59 41 385
2024 Part-time 66 16 0 0 18 0 0 66 34 15
2020 Full-time 71 15 6 2 4 0 1 370
2020 Part-time 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 75 11 5 2 5 0 2 340
2019 Part-time 80 0 0 9 11 0 0 10

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 Full-time 46 24 17 6 5 0 2 47 53 385
2024 Part-time 39 32 22 7 0 0 0 39 61 15
2020 Full-time 41 28 19 8 2 1 0 370
2020 Part-time 37 28 28 7 0 0 0 15
2019 Full-time 52 31 13 2 1 0 1 340
2019 Part-time 39 21 30 10 0 0 0 10

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 Full-time 6 31 38 16 8 0 0 37 24 385
2024 Part-time 15 37 30 18 0 0 0 52 18 15
2020 Full-time 9 28 41 16 6 0 0 37 22 375
2020 Part-time 29 14 36 21 0 0 0 43 21 15
2019 Full-time 11 32 38 16 3 0 0 43 19 340
2019 Part-time 11 19 60 10 0 0 0 30 10 10

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 Full-time 13 24 40 17 5 0 0 22 37 385
2024 Part-time 0 26 40 22 13 0 0 34 26 15
2020 Full-time 10 27 40 17 6 0 0 23 37 375
2020 Part-time 14 36 22 14 14 0 0 28 50 15
2019 Full-time 9 21 42 20 8 0 0 28 30 340
2019 Part-time 21 10 30 39 0 0 0 39 31 10

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 Full-time 23 45 15 11 4 1 1 70 15 385
2024 Part-time 60 23 0 0 10 7 0 89 11 15
2020 Full-time 48 39 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 375
2020 Part-time 50 35 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2019 Full-time 38 40 9 6 3 4 0 81 9 340
2019 Part-time 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 23 36 26 9 385
2024 Part-time 6 14 36 29 15 15

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 Full-time 57 26 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 385
2024 Part-time 85 7 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2020 Full-time 58 25 10 5 2 0 1 84 7 370
2020 Part-time 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 31 7 10 6 1 0 76 16 385
2024 Part-time 71 14 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2020 Full-time 47 27 11 9 5 1 0 75 13 370
2020 Part-time 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 58 26 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 385
2024 Part-time 78 14 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2020 Full-time 57 27 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 370
2020 Part-time 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 38 15 15 6 2 0 64 21 385
2024 Part-time 39 37 14 0 10 0 0 76 10 15
2020 Full-time 40 31 13 13 3 1 0 71 16 370
2020 Part-time 58 21 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2019 Full-time 27 39 16 11 4 2 0 67 16 340
2019 Part-time 31 29 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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 Full-time 17 57 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 120
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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 Full-time 18 82 385
2024 Part-time 39 61 15
2020 Full-time 11 89 370
2020 Part-time 7 93 15
2019 Full-time 18 82 345
2019 Part-time 20 80 10

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 Full-time 68 32 65

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 86 14 65

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 Full-time 45 24 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 55

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 32 6 7 4 2 0 83 11 385
2024 Part-time 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Full-time 54 28 7 5 1 3 2 86 6 375
2020 Part-time 35 36 21 0 0 0 8 77 0 15
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 61 385
2024 Part-time 64 21 15
2020 Full-time 25 53 375
2020 Part-time 29 43 15

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Full-time 56 44 85

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 Full-time 14 28 18 19 17 2 3 44 38 85

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 Full-time 10 26 13 25 22 0 4 38 48 85

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 Full-time 46 16 9 5 2 2 20 59 41 385
2024 Part-time 18 15 0 25 0 0 42 31 69 15
2020 Full-time 50 22 8 5 4 1 9 370
2020 Part-time 35 28 8 7 15 0 7 15
2019 Full-time 44 17 14 9 6 0 9 340
2019 Part-time 20 19 30 10 0 21 0 10
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