2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Safety Canada by Question 99. What is your current employee status?

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

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 44 5 15 8 0 0 72 23 965
2024 Term 38 39 4 15 5 0 0 77 20 75
2024 Casual 55 31 2 9 2 0 0 86 11 40
2024 Student 61 28 2 6 2 0 0 89 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 44 4 13 6 0 0 78 19 835
2022 Term 40 46 3 10 0 0 0 86 10 50
2022 Casual 57 34 0 6 2 0 0 92 8 25
2022 Student 57 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 49 5 15 3 0 0 78 17 750
2020 Term 50 43 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 18 5 6 3 0 1 85 10 965
2024 Term 71 15 6 5 1 2 1 88 6 75
2024 Casual 68 9 0 11 7 2 3 82 18 40
2024 Student 74 13 4 4 0 0 6 92 4 30

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 18 8 8 5 0 1 79 13 965
2024 Term 66 11 6 11 3 2 1 79 15 75
2024 Casual 66 11 5 6 4 2 5 84 10 40
2024 Student 73 4 10 8 0 0 6 81 9 30

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 31 10 15 16 0 1 59 32 965
2024 Term 41 28 11 15 5 0 0 69 20 75
2024 Casual 53 33 5 5 3 0 2 87 8 40
2024 Student 49 20 2 22 7 0 0 69 28 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 9 11 7 0 2 72 19 835
2022 Term 51 36 2 6 2 4 0 90 8 50
2022 Casual 53 34 0 4 2 0 7 93 7 25
2022 Student 39 36 15 0 0 0 10 83 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 755
2020 Term 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 32 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 685
2019 Term 40 46 2 7 5 0 0 86 12 45
2019 Casual 65 20 4 7 4 0 0 86 11 25
2019 Student 38 31 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 15

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 39 13 14 9 0 1 62 24 965
2024 Term 25 42 3 15 12 0 3 69 28 75
2024 Casual 43 42 8 5 0 0 2 87 5 40
2024 Student 49 24 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 39 12 13 10 0 1 65 22 835
2022 Term 28 40 5 23 4 0 0 68 27 50
2022 Casual 50 26 14 5 2 0 3 78 8 25
2022 Student 43 51 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 15 10 6 0 1 69 16 745
2020 Term 27 56 3 7 2 0 4 86 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 37 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 680
2019 Term 23 39 16 16 7 0 0 62 23 45
2019 Casual 28 44 8 17 3 0 0 71 21 25
2019 Student 25 42 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 36 11 10 6 1 0 72 17 965
2024 Term 39 37 10 8 5 2 0 77 13 75
2024 Casual 66 27 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 40
2024 Student 48 16 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 11 8 4 1 2 77 12 830
2022 Term 46 38 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 50
2022 Casual 69 22 0 3 2 0 3 94 6 25
2022 Student 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 745
2020 Term 66 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 35 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 690
2019 Term 41 41 9 7 0 2 0 83 7 45
2019 Casual 44 47 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Student 62 15 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 29 12 12 13 0 0 64 24 965
2024 Term 47 24 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 75
2024 Casual 67 21 2 5 3 2 0 90 8 40
2024 Student 57 21 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 32 8 10 8 0 0 73 18 835
2022 Term 48 28 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 50
2022 Casual 66 26 5 0 2 0 0 92 2 25
2022 Student 65 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 30 9 12 5 1 1 74 17 750
2020 Term 72 15 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 685
2019 Term 52 37 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 45
2019 Casual 66 18 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2019 Student 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 13 9 8 0 0 69 18 965
2024 Term 35 34 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 75
2024 Casual 61 19 7 11 2 0 0 80 13 40
2024 Student 43 28 15 13 0 0 0 71 13 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37 9 10 6 0 0 75 15 835
2022 Term 34 49 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 50
2022 Casual 47 28 11 11 2 0 0 75 14 25
2022 Student 38 37 19 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 11 750
2020 Term 56 40 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 685
2019 Term 29 47 16 2 7 0 0 75 9 45
2019 Casual 52 29 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 25
2019 Student 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 13 12 9 0 0 67 21 965
2024 Term 32 33 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 75
2024 Casual 59 28 6 0 5 3 0 89 5 40
2024 Student 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 10 11 8 0 0 71 19 835
2022 Term 45 35 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 50
2022 Casual 50 38 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 25
2022 Student 76 14 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 37 12 10 5 0 0 74 14 750
2020 Term 60 38 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 12 10 7 0 0 71 16 690
2019 Term 40 37 17 2 2 0 2 79 4 45
2019 Casual 51 22 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 25
2019 Student 62 15 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 44 8 13 7 0 0 72 19 965
2024 Term 25 50 14 4 8 0 0 75 11 75
2024 Casual 38 47 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 40
2024 Student 43 44 7 2 4 0 0 87 5 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 42 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 835
2022 Term 30 39 15 13 2 0 0 69 15 50
2022 Casual 31 45 12 5 2 4 0 79 8 25
2022 Student 39 30 21 4 5 0 0 69 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 745
2020 Term 48 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 680
2019 Term 35 37 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 45
2019 Casual 34 37 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 25
2019 Student 38 15 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 42 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 965
2024 Term 39 39 6 10 2 0 2 81 13 75
2024 Casual 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2024 Student 61 19 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 835
2022 Term 39 50 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 50
2022 Casual 51 31 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 25
2022 Student 46 38 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 750
2020 Term 61 36 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 36 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 685
2019 Term 52 35 5 6 2 0 0 87 9 45
2019 Casual 56 36 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Student 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 13 12 9 0 0 67 21 965
2024 Term 34 35 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 75
2024 Casual 48 42 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2024 Student 51 29 10 8 2 0 0 80 11 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37 9 9 8 0 0 75 16 835
2022 Term 41 40 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 50
2022 Casual 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 85 6 25
2022 Student 55 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 35 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 750
2020 Term 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 11 7 8 0 0 74 15 685
2019 Term 42 39 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 45
2019 Casual 52 17 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 25
2019 Student 38 23 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 965
2024 Term 42 35 17 4 3 0 0 76 6 75
2024 Casual 59 23 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 40
2024 Student 62 15 14 4 5 0 0 77 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 835
2022 Term 53 32 12 2 2 0 0 85 4 50
2022 Casual 61 24 13 0 2 0 0 84 2 25
2022 Student 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 745
2020 Term 68 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 685
2019 Term 38 46 9 2 5 0 0 84 7 45
2019 Casual 56 28 12 3 0 0 0 84 3 25
2019 Student 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 965
2024 Term 33 30 13 12 12 0 0 63 24 75
2024 Casual 43 41 12 0 0 3 2 88 0 40
2024 Student 20 43 14 14 5 0 4 65 20 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 835
2022 Term 28 44 18 3 6 0 0 72 10 50
2022 Casual 42 38 11 4 2 3 0 82 7 25
2022 Student 44 51 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 13 10 4 0 0 74 13 745
2020 Term 60 34 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 685
2019 Term 42 23 19 5 6 5 0 69 12 45
2019 Casual 37 33 11 11 3 3 0 73 15 25
2019 Student 15 54 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 965
2024 Term 33 34 23 4 7 0 0 67 11 75
2024 Casual 54 35 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 40
2024 Student 50 19 23 5 4 0 0 69 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 835
2022 Term 44 36 7 2 6 0 4 84 8 50
2022 Casual 60 29 0 3 2 5 0 95 5 25
2022 Student 62 28 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 33 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 750
2020 Term 68 25 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 690
2019 Term 54 27 10 0 6 2 0 84 7 45
2019 Casual 48 21 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 25
2019 Student 38 23 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 36 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 965
2024 Term 37 36 18 6 4 0 0 73 10 75
2024 Casual 59 32 2 5 0 0 2 93 5 40
2024 Student 44 33 15 4 4 0 0 77 7 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 36 11 9 7 0 1 73 16 835
2022 Term 40 37 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 50
2022 Casual 40 46 3 8 2 0 0 86 11 25
2022 Student 52 38 6 0 0 0 4 94 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 38 12 10 4 0 1 74 13 745
2020 Term 58 35 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 675
2019 Term 43 46 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 45
2019 Casual 52 37 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 25
2019 Student 38 31 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 965
2024 Term 43 34 16 4 3 0 0 77 7 75
2024 Casual 57 26 14 3 0 0 0 84 3 40
2024 Student 56 19 19 4 0 2 0 77 4 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 38 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 835
2022 Term 46 39 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 50
2022 Casual 53 26 19 0 2 0 0 79 2 25
2022 Student 66 19 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 38 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 750
2020 Term 69 27 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 34 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 685
2019 Term 36 43 12 5 5 0 0 79 9 45
2019 Casual 60 21 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 25
2019 Student 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 19 11 9 0 0 60 20 965
2024 Term 37 46 13 2 3 0 0 82 5 75
2024 Casual 65 25 5 0 0 2 3 95 0 40
2024 Student 45 47 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 18 12 11 0 0 59 22 835
2022 Term 36 40 16 3 4 1 0 77 8 50
2022 Casual 58 27 12 0 0 0 3 87 0 25
2022 Student 52 38 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 33 20 11 9 0 0 59 20 750
2020 Term 43 40 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 34 20 10 5 0 0 64 16 685
2019 Term 47 38 9 2 0 2 0 88 3 45
2019 Casual 66 23 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2019 Student 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 30 32 11 4 1 1 16 52 965
2024 Term 14 22 37 17 6 2 2 24 37 75
2024 Casual 8 14 25 21 23 3 6 48 24 40
2024 Student 4 21 23 33 11 5 4 48 27 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 29 35 14 5 0 2 20 45 835
2022 Term 16 26 28 18 8 0 4 27 44 50
2022 Casual 8 17 41 21 7 5 0 29 27 25
2022 Student 0 35 23 25 13 0 4 39 36 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 25 39 19 6 1 1 25 35 750
2020 Term 0 20 36 18 17 4 4 39 22 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 25 39 16 7 1 1 23 37 685
2019 Term 7 23 43 14 11 2 0 25 31 45
2019 Casual 7 23 39 12 14 4 0 27 32 25
2019 Student 0 8 38 31 15 0 8 50 8 15

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26 31 13 5 1 1 19 50 960
2024 Term 17 20 34 14 8 0 7 24 40 75
2024 Casual 12 19 23 17 13 3 13 35 37 40
2024 Student 0 8 23 21 28 12 8 61 10 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 32 16 5 1 3 21 46 835
2022 Term 24 22 27 10 6 3 9 18 51 50
2022 Casual 6 25 27 21 7 5 9 32 36 25
2022 Student 6 27 23 20 10 10 4 35 39 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 24 34 18 7 1 1 25 41 750
2020 Term 9 11 26 36 11 0 7 50 22 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 26 31 17 6 1 1 23 45 685
2019 Term 19 12 44 14 7 2 2 22 32 45
2019 Casual 15 14 23 26 15 0 8 44 31 25
2019 Student 15 8 38 31 0 0 8 33 25 15

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 24 33 15 6 0 2 22 44 965
2024 Term 9 12 25 36 12 4 3 52 22 75
2024 Casual 5 11 19 32 25 0 8 61 18 40
2024 Student 4 6 27 26 25 8 4 58 11 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 29 18 7 1 1 26 44 830
2022 Term 14 13 22 36 11 1 4 49 28 50
2022 Casual 0 0 19 49 22 5 5 79 0 25
2022 Student 0 10 10 33 44 0 4 80 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 23 32 23 8 1 1 31 36 745
2020 Term 4 4 15 58 17 0 4 77 8 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 37 21 9 1 1 30 32 680
2019 Term 4 14 40 28 12 2 0 40 18 45
2019 Casual 0 12 19 41 28 0 0 69 12 25
2019 Student 0 8 23 38 15 0 15 64 9 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 26 23 13 7 1 2 21 55 960
2024 Term 12 10 28 19 15 6 10 41 26 75
2024 Casual 7 8 9 13 42 13 9 70 19 40
2024 Student 6 14 15 15 41 2 7 61 22 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24 28 14 9 1 2 24 47 835
2022 Term 8 20 17 26 15 5 9 47 33 50
2022 Casual 0 0 17 33 37 8 4 80 0 25
2022 Student 0 5 14 23 39 5 14 76 7 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 23 29 17 9 1 2 26 44 750
2020 Term 7 15 14 38 19 0 7 62 23 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 25 28 16 9 1 1 25 46 680
2019 Term 11 11 14 32 25 7 0 61 24 45
2019 Casual 7 4 8 28 46 9 0 81 11 25
2019 Student 0 8 23 23 23 8 15 60 10 15

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 19 28 21 10 2 5 33 36 965
2024 Term 9 16 20 23 24 1 6 51 27 75
2024 Casual 5 8 7 15 28 23 14 68 20 40
2024 Student 6 0 12 17 42 13 11 77 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 23 25 17 9 3 4 28 45 835
2022 Term 9 19 27 16 13 9 6 34 33 50
2022 Casual 6 17 28 26 7 11 5 40 27 25
2022 Student 5 10 4 15 32 16 17 70 23 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 33 20 11 2 2 32 34 750
2020 Term 4 0 29 35 21 3 7 63 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 28 26 15 7 1 1 23 50 685
2019 Term 14 11 19 25 20 9 2 51 28 45
2019 Casual 19 7 21 24 16 13 0 46 30 25
2019 Student 23 31 15 0 23 8 0 25 58 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 25 31 14 7 1 2 21 47 965
2024 Term 21 19 26 8 10 6 9 22 47 75
2024 Casual 10 15 15 15 21 16 9 47 33 40
2024 Student 5 0 14 23 33 17 10 75 7 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 24 30 16 8 1 3 26 43 835
2022 Term 10 30 26 13 9 5 6 25 45 50
2022 Casual 3 8 32 16 23 9 10 48 13 25
2022 Student 0 19 24 14 33 5 4 53 21 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 20 33 21 8 1 1 30 36 745
2020 Term 11 17 31 24 14 0 4 40 29 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 22 37 14 7 1 1 22 41 685
2019 Term 11 19 31 17 15 5 2 34 32 45
2019 Casual 3 17 22 35 19 4 0 56 21 25
2019 Student 0 15 31 46 0 8 0 50 17 15

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 16 35 24 11 1 2 36 28 965
2024 Term 11 20 29 21 12 2 5 35 33 75
2024 Casual 3 14 24 18 32 0 9 55 18 40
2024 Student 5 17 30 32 13 0 4 46 22 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 34 23 11 0 2 34 31 835
2022 Term 13 16 30 16 21 0 4 39 30 50
2022 Casual 0 15 39 29 8 9 0 41 17 25
2022 Student 0 16 36 11 33 0 4 45 17 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 25 37 18 6 1 0 25 38 750
2020 Term 4 19 32 34 11 0 0 45 23 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 27 29 14 7 0 0 20 50 685
2019 Term 9 19 34 15 18 5 0 35 29 45
2019 Casual 15 15 34 18 11 0 8 31 32 25
2019 Student 15 15 54 8 8 0 0 15 31 15
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 30 15 8 9 6 5 63 19 965
2024 Term 30 28 9 11 8 4 10 66 23 75
2024 Casual 48 14 4 7 0 13 15 85 9 40
2024 Student 50 15 6 7 4 10 8 79 13 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 27 15 7 5 7 7 68 14 835
2022 Term 37 17 13 9 3 11 9 68 15 50
2022 Casual 45 13 7 3 0 24 8 86 4 25
2022 Student 52 16 0 4 0 4 24 94 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 29 16 9 4 8 6 67 15 750
2020 Term 43 30 7 0 0 9 11 91 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 29 13 10 8 3 3 68 19 685
2019 Term 43 25 12 2 5 13 0 78 8 45
2019 Casual 52 14 8 7 0 8 12 82 9 25
2019 Student 46 8 15 0 8 8 15 70 10 15

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 7 10 6 1 0 77 16 965
2024 Term 51 29 7 6 5 1 1 82 11 75
2024 Casual 75 16 0 7 3 0 0 91 9 40
2024 Student 66 25 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 24 8 6 5 1 0 81 12 835
2022 Term 66 10 11 6 3 5 0 80 9 50
2022 Casual 87 7 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 25
2022 Student 90 0 5 4 0 0 0 90 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 25 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 750
2020 Term 70 17 0 4 2 3 4 93 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 7 9 8 0 0 76 17 690
2019 Term 54 28 7 9 0 2 0 84 10 45
2019 Casual 60 14 11 11 3 0 0 74 15 25
2019 Student 54 0 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 965
2024 Term 53 28 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 75
2024 Casual 83 12 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 40
2024 Student 64 30 2 0 4 0 0 94 4 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 26 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 835
2022 Term 78 16 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 50
2022 Casual 79 12 5 3 0 0 0 91 3 25
2022 Student 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 26 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 750
2020 Term 86 11 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 28 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 685
2019 Term 60 28 9 2 0 0 0 88 2 45
2019 Casual 60 30 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 25
2019 Student 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 965
2024 Term 49 27 13 6 4 1 0 78 9 75
2024 Casual 64 31 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 40
2024 Student 62 36 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 29 8 5 3 1 0 85 8 835
2022 Term 65 23 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 50
2022 Casual 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Student 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 9 4 3 1 0 84 6 745
2020 Term 77 14 6 0 0 2 0 94 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 32 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 690
2019 Term 61 25 9 2 0 2 0 88 2 45
2019 Casual 47 29 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 25
2019 Student 46 38 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 25 11 8 5 7 5 72 15 965
2024 Term 27 20 13 3 8 17 11 66 16 75
2024 Casual 42 14 10 3 0 21 10 81 4 40
2024 Student 41 14 0 9 11 10 14 73 27 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 25 9 6 6 5 5 78 13 835
2022 Term 30 35 3 4 5 17 6 84 11 50
2022 Casual 56 26 3 0 5 9 0 90 6 25
2022 Student 67 10 0 0 10 4 9 88 12 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 26 11 9 5 6 6 72 16 965
2024 Term 27 24 10 5 5 17 12 73 13 75
2024 Casual 39 14 13 0 0 21 12 80 0 40
2024 Student 43 6 2 11 11 15 12 67 30 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 23 10 7 6 6 6 74 14 835
2022 Term 36 25 4 8 7 11 9 76 18 50
2022 Casual 52 27 7 0 5 9 0 86 6 25
2022 Student 58 19 0 0 5 10 9 94 6 20
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 10 4 4 0 2 82 7 965
2024 Term 46 24 17 4 3 1 5 74 7 75
2024 Casual 52 15 12 2 0 6 13 83 3 40
2024 Student 26 21 18 14 0 4 18 59 17 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 26 9 4 3 1 3 83 7 835
2022 Term 47 36 4 8 5 0 0 83 13 50
2022 Casual 47 23 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 25
2022 Student 47 34 5 10 0 0 4 84 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 24 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 750
2020 Term 69 17 7 0 0 3 4 92 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 23 10 4 5 1 2 81 9 685
2019 Term 61 21 9 4 2 2 0 84 7 45
2019 Casual 29 32 8 12 3 9 8 72 18 25
2019 Student 46 15 15 0 15 0 8 67 17 15

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 32 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 965
2024 Term 48 27 12 7 3 2 0 77 10 75
2024 Casual 57 27 2 5 3 3 2 89 9 35
2024 Student 50 24 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 31 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 835
2022 Term 53 21 11 10 6 0 0 74 15 50
2022 Casual 62 23 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 25
2022 Student 59 31 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 31 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 750
2020 Term 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 31 10 7 7 1 1 75 15 685
2019 Term 52 35 2 2 4 2 2 91 7 45
2019 Casual 48 25 4 15 3 0 4 77 20 25
2019 Student 38 38 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 15

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 23 9 5 7 1 1 79 12 965
2024 Term 54 28 11 2 5 1 0 83 6 75
2024 Casual 64 18 2 3 0 0 14 94 3 40
2024 Student 51 12 16 10 0 8 4 71 11 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 25 9 4 6 1 1 80 11 830
2022 Term 61 19 14 0 3 2 0 82 3 50
2022 Casual 59 30 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 25
2022 Student 84 10 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 24 12 5 3 2 2 79 8 750
2020 Term 73 13 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 30

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 965
2024 Term 49 29 4 9 5 2 1 82 14 75
2024 Casual 63 19 6 4 0 3 5 89 5 35
2024 Student 52 25 10 4 4 0 7 82 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 8 7 5 0 1 80 12 835
2022 Term 50 30 9 6 3 0 3 82 9 50
2022 Casual 76 7 3 10 0 0 4 87 10 25
2022 Student 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 31 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 750
2020 Term 58 31 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 28 9 8 6 0 2 77 14 685
2019 Term 50 32 7 7 2 2 0 84 9 45
2019 Casual 49 32 12 3 3 0 0 81 7 25
2019 Student 46 31 0 0 15 0 8 83 17 15

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 22 6 3 4 1 2 86 8 965
2024 Term 66 14 5 2 11 0 3 82 12 75
2024 Casual 86 5 0 0 2 4 3 98 2 40
2024 Student 87 4 2 2 4 0 0 91 6 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 20 5 4 3 2 2 87 7 835
2022 Term 58 24 5 4 0 5 4 90 4 50
2022 Casual 81 15 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25
2022 Student 65 16 5 0 4 0 10 90 5 20

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 24 7 6 7 0 0 79 14 965
2024 Term 54 24 11 6 5 0 0 78 10 75
2024 Casual 69 14 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 40
2024 Student 71 19 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 835
2022 Term 56 22 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 50
2022 Casual 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 Student 80 10 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 25 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 750
2020 Term 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 29 7 6 6 0 0 80 12 685
2019 Term 68 23 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 45
2019 Casual 71 14 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 25
2019 Student 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 11 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 965
2024 Term 80 10 3 0 2 2 3 94 2 75
2024 Casual 77 3 12 0 2 0 6 85 2 40
2024 Student 84 7 0 4 0 0 6 96 4 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 9 4 1 2 0 2 93 3 835
2022 Term 83 13 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 50
2022 Casual 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 25
2022 Student 86 5 0 0 0 5 4 100 0 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 9 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 685
2019 Term 87 6 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 45
2019 Casual 85 12 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Student 85 0 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 31 15 12 11 6 0 60 24 965
2024 Term 36 33 14 5 3 9 1 76 9 75
2024 Casual 70 20 3 2 0 5 0 95 2 40
2024 Student 54 10 12 0 7 17 0 77 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 31 13 6 7 7 0 71 14 835
2022 Term 46 31 10 2 3 6 2 84 5 50
2022 Casual 47 31 3 0 0 15 4 97 0 25
2022 Student 76 14 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 32 12 7 4 5 1 75 12 750
2020 Term 65 25 4 0 0 6 0 96 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 13 11 7 4 0 68 18 685
2019 Term 60 24 2 3 2 9 0 92 5 45
2019 Casual 60 28 3 3 0 4 0 93 4 25
2019 Student 54 8 15 0 8 15 0 73 9 15

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 28 16 17 14 2 0 51 32 965
2024 Term 23 45 20 5 4 2 1 70 10 75
2024 Casual 71 22 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 40
2024 Student 57 12 4 4 10 15 0 80 16 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 15 12 9 2 0 63 22 835
2022 Term 43 17 17 13 5 3 2 63 19 50
2022 Casual 49 30 7 5 0 2 7 86 6 25
2022 Student 67 24 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 34 14 11 5 1 0 70 16 750
2020 Term 57 28 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 35 16 13 9 1 0 62 22 685
2019 Term 54 26 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 45
2019 Casual 61 33 3 0 0 3 0 96 0 25
2019 Student 54 23 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 15

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 17 20 18 5 0 42 40 965
2024 Term 15 28 22 22 5 7 1 47 29 75
2024 Casual 60 26 3 5 2 5 0 90 7 40
2024 Student 53 6 11 5 5 17 4 74 12 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 30 17 16 12 4 0 53 29 835
2022 Term 34 13 20 18 10 3 2 49 30 50
2022 Casual 40 17 15 4 8 11 4 68 14 25
2022 Student 67 19 0 4 0 10 0 95 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 15 16 6 3 1 61 23 750
2020 Term 45 26 16 4 0 6 4 79 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 36 17 16 11 3 0 54 28 680
2019 Term 42 28 12 7 5 7 0 76 12 45
2019 Casual 49 31 10 7 0 3 0 82 7 25
2019 Student 31 23 23 8 8 8 0 58 17 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 27 13 23 19 3 0 43 43 965
2024 Term 16 25 21 17 14 5 2 45 33 75
2024 Casual 50 31 0 9 0 10 0 90 10 40
2024 Student 36 22 13 14 0 15 0 68 17 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 29 15 21 14 1 0 49 35 835
2022 Term 26 27 18 15 9 2 2 56 25 50
2022 Casual 39 21 15 8 9 3 4 65 19 25
2022 Student 55 35 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 14 17 8 1 0 60 25 750
2020 Term 49 34 4 6 4 3 0 86 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 31 18 20 12 1 0 49 33 685
2019 Term 43 30 16 7 2 2 0 74 9 45
2019 Casual 40 28 7 17 9 0 0 68 26 25
2019 Student 23 23 31 8 15 0 0 46 23 15

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 31 21 5 3 4 1 69 9 965
2024 Term 40 24 20 7 1 3 4 70 8 75
2024 Casual 64 12 8 5 0 5 6 86 5 40
2024 Student 36 29 11 4 0 17 4 82 4 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 30 17 7 2 4 2 72 10 835
2022 Term 23 39 25 2 5 5 2 66 7 50
2022 Casual 61 23 7 0 0 9 0 92 0 25
2022 Student 63 23 4 0 0 5 5 95 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 27 21 6 2 3 0 70 9 750
2020 Term 52 22 11 4 0 0 11 84 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 30 17 6 3 3 1 72 10 685
2019 Term 50 28 11 7 0 4 0 81 7 45
2019 Casual 60 30 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2019 Student 54 23 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 15
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 39 18 16 8 2 0 57 24 965
2024 Term 24 41 18 10 5 2 0 67 15 75
2024 Casual 53 39 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 40
2024 Student 37 40 17 5 0 2 0 78 5 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 46 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 835
2022 Term 27 42 19 6 2 3 0 72 8 50
2022 Casual 45 37 0 11 4 3 0 85 15 25
2022 Student 35 50 10 4 0 0 0 85 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 42 17 8 3 1 0 71 12 750
2020 Term 25 61 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 41 17 12 6 0 1 66 18 690
2019 Term 33 50 5 2 5 5 0 87 8 45
2019 Casual 43 43 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 25
2019 Student 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 15

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 26 20 21 20 3 0 37 42 965
2024 Term 14 21 23 20 10 12 0 40 34 75
2024 Casual 42 35 8 2 5 9 0 84 7 40
2024 Student 38 29 12 8 4 9 0 74 12 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 34 21 21 13 2 0 44 34 835
2022 Term 24 31 20 12 12 2 0 55 24 50
2022 Casual 24 50 5 5 7 8 0 81 13 25
2022 Student 43 27 15 5 4 5 0 74 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 37 22 14 5 3 0 57 20 740
2020 Term 32 38 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 33 20 20 12 3 0 47 33 685
2019 Term 20 38 25 5 5 7 0 63 10 45
2019 Casual 34 29 16 17 0 4 0 66 18 25
2019 Student 8 38 15 0 8 31 0 67 11 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 38 15 10 7 5 1 66 18 965
2024 Term 24 31 9 14 7 12 2 65 25 75
2024 Casual 59 13 13 3 5 3 5 78 8 40
2024 Student 24 27 21 4 11 5 8 59 18 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 15 10 7 4 1 66 18 835
2022 Term 26 23 17 16 5 10 3 56 24 50
2022 Casual 31 36 5 0 4 16 8 87 5 25
2022 Student 32 46 10 5 0 9 0 84 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 14 8 5 2 2 72 13 750
2020 Term 43 34 11 6 0 2 4 83 6 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 16 11 7 2 1 65 18 690
2019 Term 36 28 16 14 6 0 0 63 20 45
2019 Casual 50 20 15 4 0 7 4 79 4 25
2019 Student 46 15 8 0 0 15 15 89 0 15

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 37 20 11 7 2 0 61 19 965
2024 Term 33 33 15 8 3 7 1 72 11 75
2024 Casual 63 35 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2024 Student 42 31 12 4 5 7 0 79 9 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 39 20 6 5 3 0 68 12 835
2022 Term 35 27 23 8 3 3 0 64 12 50
2022 Casual 57 29 8 3 0 3 0 88 3 25
2022 Student 66 20 4 5 0 5 0 90 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 745
2020 Term 55 33 10 0 0 2 0 90 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 36 20 8 5 1 0 66 14 685
2019 Term 34 34 17 7 4 5 0 71 12 45
2019 Casual 60 25 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2019 Student 46 31 8 0 8 8 0 83 8 15

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 16 14 17 15 2 44 36 965
2024 Term 19 16 20 12 13 15 5 44 31 75
2024 Casual 35 19 9 5 0 17 15 79 7 40
2024 Student 37 12 11 9 8 23 0 63 23 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 21 17 13 13 14 5 47 32 835
2022 Term 26 22 7 7 5 30 4 72 18 50
2022 Casual 44 12 8 0 0 24 11 87 0 25
2022 Student 42 15 5 0 0 34 4 92 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 22 23 11 12 10 4 46 27 750
2020 Term 34 37 7 4 5 14 0 82 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 19 22 15 14 10 3 42 33 685
2019 Term 27 14 26 14 4 13 2 48 22 45
2019 Casual 42 14 12 7 4 12 9 71 14 25
2019 Student 15 15 0 0 15 31 23 67 33 15

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 31 19 15 13 4 0 52 29 965
2024 Term 24 30 16 8 10 9 3 62 20 75
2024 Casual 50 22 12 6 2 8 0 78 9 40
2024 Student 41 14 25 10 2 7 0 59 13 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 36 15 14 10 3 0 60 25 835
2022 Term 43 20 17 10 3 5 2 68 14 50
2022 Casual 40 29 17 0 0 11 3 80 0 25
2022 Student 75 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 33 17 15 8 3 0 59 24 745
2020 Term 41 36 8 10 3 4 0 79 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 36 16 16 12 2 0 55 29 690
2019 Term 30 36 9 12 7 5 2 70 20 45
2019 Casual 31 33 14 17 0 4 0 67 18 25
2019 Student 15 38 8 8 15 8 8 64 27 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 25 15 9 9 1 4 39 61 965
2024 Term 51 27 4 5 5 2 6 55 45 75
2024 Casual 45 13 16 0 7 0 18 55 45 40
2024 Student 38 20 24 8 0 4 6 42 58 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 24 16 7 7 1 4 835
2022 Term 49 22 6 4 8 0 10 50
2022 Casual 47 28 9 5 0 5 5 25
2022 Student 48 24 5 5 0 0 17 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 23 13 7 5 0 3 750
2020 Term 72 6 7 11 4 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 13 6 3 1 2 685
2019 Term 58 25 5 7 0 2 2 45
2019 Casual 70 19 4 4 0 4 0 25
2019 Student 46 31 8 0 0 0 15 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 12 10 4 8 2 16 59 41 965
2024 Term 55 8 7 10 8 0 12 62 38 75
2024 Casual 37 4 5 13 14 0 27 51 49 40
2024 Student 53 19 8 0 6 4 10 62 38 30

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 10 6 4 4 4 8 73 27 965
2024 Term 65 5 7 3 2 6 11 78 22 75
2024 Casual 71 9 2 0 3 3 12 83 17 40
2024 Student 67 12 6 0 0 6 10 79 21 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 8 5 2 4 4 5 835
2022 Term 72 7 0 0 3 9 10 50
2022 Casual 82 0 4 0 0 0 14 25
2022 Student 87 0 0 0 0 0 13 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 9 6 3 2 3 3 750
2020 Term 98 2 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 7 8 1 4 4 3 685
2019 Term 86 6 2 2 0 2 0 45
2019 Casual 93 0 4 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 54 0 8 0 0 8 31 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 7 5 2 2 2 14 81 19 965
2024 Term 61 13 5 3 1 0 17 73 27 75
2024 Casual 74 4 3 0 6 0 14 86 14 40
2024 Student 76 2 4 0 2 4 13 91 9 30

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 10 8 4 5 2 11 68 32 965
2024 Term 64 12 6 1 1 0 16 76 24 75
2024 Casual 65 13 3 0 3 0 17 78 22 40
2024 Student 64 10 11 0 2 0 13 74 26 30

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 29 13 17 18 2 1 49 37 965
2024 Term 14 37 13 13 19 4 0 52 34 75
2024 Casual 31 14 7 6 8 25 10 68 21 40
2024 Student 19 45 12 5 2 14 2 77 9 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 33 10 14 15 3 2 60 30 835
2022 Term 31 29 16 10 4 8 1 67 16 50
2022 Casual 16 40 16 4 6 8 10 68 13 25
2022 Student 31 34 5 4 0 11 14 87 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 28 17 16 14 2 1 51 31 750
2020 Term 53 17 18 4 2 2 4 75 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 30 15 14 19 2 1 51 33 690
2019 Term 29 37 9 13 7 2 2 69 21 45
2019 Casual 30 22 10 18 8 4 8 59 30 25
2019 Student 31 15 15 15 15 8 0 50 33 15

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 38 19 11 7 4 0 62 18 965
2024 Term 12 45 23 3 7 8 2 63 11 75
2024 Casual 51 28 12 3 0 4 3 84 3 40
2024 Student 31 35 14 0 7 12 0 76 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 42 15 9 6 4 0 69 16 835
2022 Term 34 38 10 10 0 8 0 78 11 50
2022 Casual 22 67 4 0 0 8 0 96 0 25
2022 Student 43 48 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 42 18 9 4 3 0 69 13 750
2020 Term 36 47 10 2 0 5 0 87 3 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 42 19 11 3 3 0 65 15 685
2019 Term 34 39 7 10 4 6 0 78 15 45
2019 Casual 38 25 22 16 0 0 0 63 16 25
2019 Student 46 15 15 0 8 15 0 73 9 15

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 15 9 7 3 0 68 17 965
2024 Term 31 41 13 4 6 5 0 76 10 75
2024 Casual 66 24 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2024 Student 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 39 14 6 6 3 0 74 12 835
2022 Term 48 37 6 2 5 3 0 87 7 50
2022 Casual 48 43 5 0 0 3 0 94 0 25
2022 Student 53 38 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 16 7 3 2 0 74 10 745
2020 Term 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 37 13 8 4 2 0 75 12 685
2019 Term 47 25 17 5 4 2 0 74 9 45
2019 Casual 60 18 19 3 0 0 0 77 3 25
2019 Student 46 31 0 15 0 8 0 83 17 15

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 41 14 7 5 7 1 72 12 965
2024 Term 27 45 12 3 2 11 0 80 6 75
2024 Casual 50 29 6 6 0 9 0 86 7 40
2024 Student 32 16 2 13 12 22 4 63 33 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 14 6 4 7 0 74 11 835
2022 Term 38 26 16 9 0 10 0 72 10 50
2022 Casual 38 25 10 0 4 23 0 82 5 25
2022 Student 62 20 0 4 5 9 0 90 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37 14 5 2 3 1 77 8 750
2020 Term 54 33 0 6 0 7 0 94 6 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 33 13 4 4 3 0 78 9 685
2019 Term 47 32 9 2 5 4 0 83 7 45
2019 Casual 53 25 16 4 0 3 0 80 4 25
2019 Student 54 31 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 22 25 7 3 21 1 55 13 965
2024 Term 21 22 10 6 7 29 4 65 20 75
2024 Casual 40 23 18 0 0 19 0 78 0 40
2024 Student 29 6 26 8 8 13 8 45 21 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 26 23 5 4 13 1 62 11 835
2022 Term 32 18 27 3 0 20 0 62 4 50
2022 Casual 30 23 22 7 3 15 0 63 11 25
2022 Student 38 25 18 0 0 19 0 77 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 16 6 2 4 1 74 9 750
2020 Term 49 25 8 4 0 13 0 86 4 30

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 30 11 8 6 7 3 71 16 965
2024 Term 31 32 7 2 9 13 5 77 14 75
2024 Casual 63 22 5 0 0 10 0 94 0 40
2024 Student 32 16 7 17 7 2 19 61 30 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 27 11 5 5 5 5 76 11 835
2022 Term 35 26 7 10 0 18 4 79 12 50
2022 Casual 61 33 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 25
2022 Student 60 25 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 31 10 5 6 3 3 78 11 745
2020 Term 65 29 3 4 0 0 0 94 4 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 7 10 8 36 7 28 68 16 965
2024 Term 3 10 9 11 39 6 22 70 18 75
2024 Casual 3 2 0 8 39 11 37 90 10 40
2024 Student 4 14 0 11 57 2 12 79 21 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 4 12 5 39 6 31 70 10 835
2022 Term 3 6 6 2 33 8 42 70 17 50
2022 Casual 0 0 0 4 58 0 38 100 0 25
2022 Student 0 0 10 11 37 5 37 83 0 20

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 11 21 5 6 43 6 36 22 965
2024 Term 4 9 27 1 0 49 11 31 3 75
2024 Casual 15 8 14 0 0 44 19 63 0 40
2024 Student 11 14 6 6 7 44 12 57 29 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 16 20 3 3 41 5 49 13 830
2022 Term 20 6 15 2 0 47 11 60 4 50
2022 Casual 9 7 10 4 0 70 0 55 13 25
2022 Student 14 4 11 0 0 67 5 63 0 20

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 43 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 965
2024 Term 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 75
2024 Casual 77 18 0 3 2 0 0 95 5 40
2024 Student 59 31 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 39 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 835
2022 Term 65 26 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 50
2022 Casual 64 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 Student 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 750
2020 Term 77 19 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 685
2019 Term 58 40 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 45
2019 Casual 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 Student 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 31 20 13 11 1 0 56 25 965
2024 Term 36 26 22 8 7 1 0 63 15 75
2024 Casual 75 20 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 40
2024 Student 57 26 8 5 4 0 0 83 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 31 17 12 8 1 0 63 20 835
2022 Term 51 23 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 50
2022 Casual 55 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 Student 85 11 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 32 19 9 5 0 0 66 15 750
2020 Term 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 30 17 12 10 0 0 60 22 685
2019 Term 54 22 14 9 0 0 0 76 9 45
2019 Casual 60 22 15 4 0 0 0 82 4 25
2019 Student 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 965
2024 Term 30 37 20 7 6 0 0 67 13 75
2024 Casual 67 26 0 5 2 0 0 93 7 40
2024 Student 58 23 8 2 8 0 0 81 11 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 34 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 835
2022 Term 43 31 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 50
2022 Casual 53 33 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 25
2022 Student 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 745
2020 Term 55 35 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 685
2019 Term 44 32 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 45
2019 Casual 53 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2019 Student 54 15 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 15
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 26 17 12 14 4 0 54 28 965
2024 Term 34 16 27 12 9 2 0 52 21 75
2024 Casual 56 22 4 9 0 4 4 86 10 40
2024 Student 32 28 25 5 4 7 0 64 9 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 25 18 12 10 5 0 59 23 835
2022 Term 33 25 18 13 8 3 0 59 22 50
2022 Casual 46 11 21 13 9 0 0 57 22 25
2022 Student 37 29 15 9 0 9 0 74 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 27 20 11 7 2 0 60 19 750
2020 Term 52 20 20 7 0 0 0 72 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 24 16 13 13 2 0 57 26 685
2019 Term 39 16 19 18 5 4 0 57 24 45
2019 Casual 49 21 7 19 0 4 0 73 20 25
2019 Student 42 17 8 17 0 8 8 70 20 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 25 30 965
2024 Term 59 23 18 75
2024 Casual 57 18 25 40
2024 Student 50 2 47 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 25 27 835
2022 Term 55 16 29 50
2022 Casual 53 23 24 25
2022 Student 64 17 19 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 25 30 755
2020 Term 18 41 41 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 23 32 690
2019 Term 39 27 34 45
2019 Casual 37 26 37 25
2019 Student 31 23 46 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 25 47 8 1 9 430
2024 Term 0 41 27 2 27 3 40
2024 Casual 0 9 0 5 86 0 20
2024 Student 0 10 7 0 79 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 34 43 4 0 9 390
2022 Term 7 30 37 3 17 7 30
2022 Casual 5 8 10 0 71 6 15
2022 Student 0 7 8 0 86 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 30 56 4 1 4 335
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 34 53 3 1 3 325
2019 Term 0 24 24 0 36 17 15
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 965
2024 Term 11 89 75
2024 Student 0 100 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 835
2022 Casual 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 750
2020 Term 0 100 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 690

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 120

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 25 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 32 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 31 120

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 95
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 75

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 75

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 120

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 120

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 120

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 120

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 39 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 120

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 120

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 95
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 120

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 95
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 120

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 120

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 120

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 120

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 120

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 75

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 75

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 120

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 135
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 95
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 120

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 90

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 90

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 90

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 65

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 43 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 65

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 90

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 36 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 37 65

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 130

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 130
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 90
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 11 12 7 7 44 9 44 30 965
2024 Term 10 11 10 5 3 45 16 54 21 75
2024 Casual 26 6 0 2 0 42 24 95 5 40
2024 Student 22 6 4 4 0 49 15 79 11 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 13 13 5 6 43 10 48 24 835
2022 Term 12 10 11 0 7 47 13 57 17 50
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 15 20 8 6 31 8 46 22 750
2020 Term 46 4 4 0 0 40 7 93 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 18 9 8 26 7 47 25 690
2019 Term 11 11 16 5 5 43 9 47 19 45
2019 Casual 27 7 13 4 0 35 14 67 7 25
2019 Student 0 0 15 0 8 54 23 0 33 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 29 15 8 6 20 1 64 18 965
2024 Term 22 29 13 5 1 29 2 73 9 75
2024 Casual 46 25 11 0 0 10 9 87 0 40
2024 Student 28 18 19 0 0 31 4 71 0 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 30 16 5 5 18 2 66 13 835
2022 Term 39 21 15 2 3 17 4 75 6 50
2022 Casual 32 32 5 0 0 30 0 92 0 25
2022 Student 39 25 4 0 0 27 4 94 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 18 7 5 10 1 67 13 750
2020 Term 60 14 2 4 0 20 0 92 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 29 17 6 8 9 1 67 15 685
2019 Term 38 25 11 7 2 16 0 76 11 45
2019 Casual 53 11 15 4 0 15 4 78 4 25
2019 Student 15 23 8 0 8 23 23 71 14 15
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 965
2024 Term 12 88 75
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 835
2022 Student 0 100 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 750
2020 Term 0 100 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 690

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 105
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 60

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 24 105
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 21 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 23 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 86 14 60

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 105
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 75

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 105
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 60

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 105
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 65

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 105
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 75

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 60

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 60

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 60

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 75

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 60

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 60

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 60

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 65

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 60

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 60

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 75

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 60

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 60

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 60

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 75

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 65

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 75

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 43 65
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 60

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 65

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 39 65

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 32 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 100
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 13 15 5 5 45 6 47 21 965
2024 Term 9 10 16 6 4 39 16 42 22 75
2024 Casual 26 10 4 3 0 44 13 84 6 40
2024 Student 26 6 14 0 4 39 12 64 7 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 13 16 3 4 43 9 52 15 835
2022 Term 12 9 12 4 3 46 14 52 17 50
2022 Student 22 16 4 0 0 52 5 90 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 15 20 5 4 35 7 50 14 750
2020 Term 39 11 4 0 0 39 7 93 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 16 21 4 6 31 7 50 16 685
2019 Term 13 11 19 0 0 47 9 57 0 45
2019 Casual 32 3 13 4 0 37 11 67 7 25
2019 Student 8 8 8 0 8 62 8 50 25 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 18 6 5 20 2 63 14 965
2024 Term 24 23 13 9 1 26 4 67 14 75
2024 Casual 53 25 2 0 0 20 0 97 0 40
2024 Student 33 21 11 12 0 20 4 70 16 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 31 16 4 4 20 2 70 10 835
2022 Term 33 31 12 7 0 13 4 77 8 50
2022 Casual 36 27 8 0 0 29 0 89 0 25
2022 Student 49 28 0 5 0 18 0 94 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 30 18 4 4 11 2 71 9 750
2020 Term 53 21 6 0 0 20 0 92 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 27 19 4 5 11 1 68 10 690
2019 Term 43 18 16 0 0 23 0 79 0 45
2019 Casual 56 15 14 0 0 15 0 83 0 25
2019 Student 15 23 0 0 15 46 0 71 29 15

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 6 16 21 39 18 0 8 73 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 0 13 10 59 13 0 5 80 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 4 28 16 28 24 0 6 58 25
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 27 14 7 11 0 4 39 61 960
2024 Term 35 32 10 12 10 0 2 36 64 75
2024 Casual 41 21 17 8 6 0 6 44 56 40
2024 Student 39 27 19 6 9 0 0 39 61 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 25 18 7 13 0 4 830
2022 Term 27 29 21 10 12 1 0 50
2022 Casual 23 41 4 4 19 0 9 25
2022 Student 29 30 14 5 18 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 31 15 9 8 0 1 750
2020 Term 37 32 18 11 2 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 26 26 11 14 0 1 685
2019 Term 22 42 11 14 9 2 0 45
2019 Casual 30 24 21 18 7 0 0 25
2019 Student 31 8 31 15 15 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 21 23 20 23 0 1 13 87 960
2024 Term 20 34 24 12 10 1 0 20 80 75
2024 Casual 46 28 16 2 5 0 2 47 53 40
2024 Student 33 19 25 7 11 0 4 34 66 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 26 17 24 0 0 825
2022 Term 13 46 21 8 13 0 0 50
2022 Casual 30 48 9 10 0 0 3 25
2022 Student 18 54 19 0 5 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 24 28 21 15 0 1 750
2020 Term 19 38 18 18 7 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 27 27 18 12 0 0 685
2019 Term 25 31 27 12 2 2 0 45
2019 Casual 43 37 16 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 23 18 21 0 1 15 85 965
2024 Term 27 32 16 12 10 0 3 28 72 75
2024 Casual 50 27 6 8 5 0 2 52 48 40
2024 Student 44 25 6 14 7 0 4 46 54 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 24 17 20 0 1 830
2022 Term 24 44 13 9 11 0 0 50
2022 Casual 51 36 9 0 0 0 3 25
2022 Student 53 34 4 5 0 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 26 17 11 0 1 750
2020 Term 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 31 26 14 8 0 1 685
2019 Term 28 43 13 11 2 2 0 45
2019 Casual 54 33 4 4 4 0 0 25
2019 Student 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 20 20 26 0 1 14 86 965
2024 Term 19 27 21 10 20 1 2 19 81 75
2024 Casual 50 23 15 2 5 0 6 53 47 40
2024 Student 30 29 11 11 10 5 4 33 67 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 19 22 19 25 1 1 835
2022 Term 11 34 36 3 13 0 3 50
2022 Casual 41 15 17 5 10 5 6 25
2022 Student 46 30 14 0 5 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 21 25 20 18 0 1 750
2020 Term 36 27 19 11 8 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 24 23 19 18 0 1 685
2019 Term 29 29 25 7 9 0 0 45
2019 Casual 44 23 7 16 10 0 0 25
2019 Student 42 25 17 8 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 25 16 9 11 0 3 36 64 960
2024 Term 43 32 13 4 5 0 3 44 56 75
2024 Casual 62 13 3 3 0 0 20 77 23 40
2024 Student 57 17 0 6 4 4 13 68 32 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 26 17 10 12 1 4 830
2022 Term 54 22 8 2 8 0 6 50
2022 Casual 67 24 0 0 0 0 9 25
2022 Student 69 11 5 0 5 0 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 26 19 13 9 0 3 750
2020 Term 54 19 11 11 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 29 15 9 6 0 3 680
2019 Term 57 16 18 5 0 2 2 45
2019 Casual 66 23 7 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 69 8 8 8 0 0 8 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 23 21 13 21 0 0 22 78 965
2024 Term 32 24 23 4 15 0 2 33 67 75
2024 Casual 62 15 5 2 12 0 3 64 36 40
2024 Student 37 27 12 4 18 0 4 38 62 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 25 18 15 15 0 1 830
2022 Term 50 22 7 9 10 0 1 50
2022 Casual 33 49 15 0 0 0 3 25
2022 Student 51 25 10 5 5 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 27 23 14 14 0 0 745
2020 Term 30 34 18 7 11 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28 20 11 11 0 0 685
2019 Term 40 27 14 10 4 0 5 45
2019 Casual 56 30 14 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 46 31 15 0 8 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 22 11 12 1 1 25 75 965
2024 Term 25 35 18 10 9 1 2 25 75 75
2024 Casual 60 17 13 3 2 3 2 64 36 40
2024 Student 55 22 7 6 0 4 6 61 39 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 29 21 10 9 1 2 830
2022 Term 31 31 6 21 1 1 7 50
2022 Casual 50 32 7 3 0 0 8 25
2022 Student 66 19 11 0 0 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 34 22 9 4 0 1 750
2020 Term 51 40 7 2 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 32 25 11 6 1 1 680
2019 Term 22 47 19 7 2 2 0 45
2019 Casual 46 33 15 7 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 50 8 17 8 17 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 22 23 17 20 1 0 17 83 965
2024 Term 17 37 23 8 13 1 1 18 82 75
2024 Casual 52 25 7 3 5 3 5 57 43 40
2024 Student 45 29 6 13 0 4 4 48 52 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 28 22 16 15 1 1 830
2022 Term 31 24 18 18 2 4 4 50
2022 Casual 34 33 21 8 0 0 3 25
2022 Student 37 33 21 5 0 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 32 25 12 7 0 1 750
2020 Term 46 23 18 13 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 33 23 15 8 1 1 685
2019 Term 22 34 30 7 4 2 0 45
2019 Casual 49 34 14 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 33 58 8 0 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 26 21 13 16 0 0 24 76 965
2024 Term 32 23 23 8 12 1 1 33 67 75
2024 Casual 51 27 13 0 3 3 2 54 46 40
2024 Student 49 35 6 4 7 0 0 49 51 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 29 20 12 14 0 1 830
2022 Term 26 22 20 13 13 1 4 50
2022 Casual 39 29 24 9 0 0 0 25
2022 Student 33 28 29 0 5 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 27 21 13 9 0 1 750
2020 Term 51 29 7 7 6 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 30 19 14 12 0 1 685
2019 Term 35 25 23 10 4 2 0 45
2019 Casual 38 25 16 18 3 0 0 25
2019 Student 33 25 17 17 8 0 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 26 13 8 10 1 1 42 58 965
2024 Term 43 24 15 8 5 3 1 45 55 75
2024 Casual 73 16 0 5 0 3 2 78 22 40
2024 Student 65 6 19 4 2 0 4 68 32 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 27 14 7 9 1 1 830
2022 Term 54 27 5 6 3 1 4 50
2022 Casual 79 13 3 5 0 0 0 25
2022 Student 86 4 6 0 0 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 27 17 7 7 0 1 750
2020 Term 76 14 4 4 2 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 25 16 9 8 0 1 685
2019 Term 49 28 14 2 4 2 0 45
2019 Casual 55 22 8 15 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 33 25 33 0 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 10 5 7 0 1 51 49 965
2024 Term 51 23 7 9 8 0 1 52 48 75
2024 Casual 63 25 3 4 3 0 2 64 36 40
2024 Student 50 18 17 12 4 0 0 50 50 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 24 13 4 6 0 1 835
2022 Term 54 29 7 5 2 0 3 50
2022 Casual 40 43 14 3 0 0 0 25
2022 Student 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 28 23 14 7 0 1 750
2020 Term 26 16 48 6 4 0 0 30

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 28 19 10 7 0 1 35 65 965
2024 Term 34 31 19 6 9 0 1 35 65 75
2024 Casual 45 25 10 10 3 0 8 49 51 40
2024 Student 43 37 8 5 4 4 0 44 56 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 28 20 9 9 0 1 830
2022 Term 25 30 15 15 10 0 4 50
2022 Casual 50 29 13 5 0 0 3 25
2022 Student 32 20 38 5 5 0 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 27 24 13 6 0 1 750
2020 Term 18 52 22 8 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 29 19 10 5 0 1 685
2019 Term 32 36 16 12 4 0 0 45
2019 Casual 45 45 8 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 50 33 8 8 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 20 13 11 16 0 3 38 62 965
2024 Term 42 21 18 8 9 1 2 43 57 75
2024 Casual 66 10 12 7 3 0 2 68 32 40
2024 Student 45 7 24 11 6 7 0 49 51 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 20 11 3 7 1 3 830
2022 Term 62 12 8 6 0 0 12 50
2022 Casual 69 15 9 0 0 0 7 25
2022 Student 66 15 6 0 4 5 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 26 18 5 4 0 1 750
2020 Term 49 31 14 6 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 22 13 6 5 0 1 680
2019 Term 59 20 12 7 2 0 0 45
2019 Casual 67 26 3 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 75 8 8 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 29 17 8 8 0 1 38 62 960
2024 Term 41 36 12 5 6 0 1 41 59 75
2024 Casual 49 26 13 6 3 0 3 51 49 40
2024 Student 44 18 24 2 4 4 4 48 52 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 16 7 6 0 0 830
2022 Term 49 29 5 12 4 0 1 50
2022 Casual 49 28 17 0 3 0 3 25
2022 Student 49 36 5 0 6 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 26 10 6 0 0 750
2020 Term 39 40 11 10 0 0 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 12 5 1 3 1 10 76 24 965
2024 Term 72 7 8 1 6 0 7 77 23 75
2024 Casual 80 7 0 3 3 0 8 86 14 40
2024 Student 79 4 2 4 2 0 10 88 12 30

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 15 8 4 6 1 8 63 37 965
2024 Term 66 13 3 1 9 2 6 72 28 75
2024 Casual 76 12 2 0 3 0 8 82 18 40
2024 Student 75 8 4 4 2 0 7 81 19 30

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 11 5 4 4 1 7 74 26 965
2024 Term 74 8 9 3 1 1 4 78 22 75
2024 Casual 78 5 2 0 0 0 15 92 8 40
2024 Student 88 2 4 0 0 0 6 94 6 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 8 4 2 4 2 5 830
2022 Term 77 7 3 0 4 2 6 50
2022 Casual 84 7 0 2 0 0 7 25
2022 Student 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 11 6 2 3 1 2 745
2020 Term 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 13 6 3 6 0 2 685
2019 Term 89 4 5 0 0 2 0 45
2019 Casual 82 11 3 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 75 0 8 0 8 0 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 21 9 3 4 0 3 62 38 965
2024 Term 55 23 14 3 4 0 0 55 45 75
2024 Casual 83 7 2 0 2 0 5 88 12 35
2024 Student 73 14 7 0 0 0 6 78 22 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 19 6 2 2 0 3 830
2022 Term 70 18 4 0 0 0 7 50
2022 Casual 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 25
2022 Student 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 19 8 2 2 0 2 745
2020 Term 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 25 9 3 3 0 1 685
2019 Term 66 23 9 0 2 0 0 45
2019 Casual 90 3 4 3 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 67 8 17 0 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 17 9 5 8 0 3 60 40 965
2024 Term 60 20 12 3 6 0 0 60 40 75
2024 Casual 79 14 0 0 2 0 5 83 17 40
2024 Student 77 2 8 7 0 0 6 82 18 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 16 8 4 6 0 3 830
2022 Term 65 21 4 2 4 0 5 50
2022 Casual 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 25
2022 Student 86 4 0 0 0 0 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 16 8 5 5 0 1 750
2020 Term 84 10 4 2 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 20 10 7 7 0 1 680
2019 Term 76 9 9 2 2 0 0 45
2019 Casual 82 3 8 7 0 0 0 25
2019 Student 75 17 0 0 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 12 6 2 2 1 17 74 26 960
2024 Term 64 5 4 0 0 0 27 88 12 75
2024 Casual 71 7 0 0 0 0 22 91 9 40
2024 Student 76 4 0 4 0 0 17 91 9 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 10 5 2 1 0 17 830
2022 Term 77 4 0 0 0 0 20 50
2022 Casual 86 0 0 0 0 0 14 25
2022 Student 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 13 6 2 1 0 18 750
2020 Term 74 0 0 0 0 0 26 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 14 7 2 1 0 17 675
2019 Term 63 0 2 0 0 2 32 45
2019 Casual 82 3 0 0 0 0 15 25
2019 Student 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 16 5 2 2 0 6 73 27 965
2024 Term 71 18 5 1 3 0 3 73 27 75
2024 Casual 67 14 3 0 3 0 14 77 23 35
2024 Student 83 4 0 0 0 4 10 96 4 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 14 5 1 2 0 6 830
2022 Term 73 13 5 4 0 0 6 50
2022 Casual 81 14 3 0 0 0 3 25
2022 Student 87 5 4 0 0 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 17 8 2 0 0 4 750
2020 Term 88 7 5 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 16 5 2 1 0 4 685
2019 Term 77 12 2 0 0 0 9 45
2019 Casual 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 25
2019 Student 82 0 0 0 9 0 9 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 16 6 3 5 1 4 68 32 965
2024 Term 14 12 25 19 29 0 0 14 86 75
2024 Casual 37 12 14 9 18 0 10 41 59 40
2024 Student 37 20 16 2 19 0 6 40 60 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 9 3 2 3 1 4 830
2022 Term 24 20 16 17 20 0 3 50
2022 Casual 27 13 38 4 7 0 10 25
2022 Student 44 25 5 11 5 0 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 13 5 2 1 0 3 750
2020 Term 22 31 21 10 15 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 9 4 1 2 0 3 680
2019 Term 22 19 23 19 18 0 0 45
2019 Casual 37 19 19 0 25 0 0 25
2019 Student 17 25 0 17 33 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 22 14 4 4 1 3 54 46 965
2024 Term 54 20 15 1 7 0 2 55 45 75
2024 Casual 41 22 20 0 11 0 5 43 57 40
2024 Student 44 26 5 4 13 4 4 48 52 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 25 12 4 3 1 3 830
2022 Term 57 22 13 1 6 0 1 50
2022 Casual 52 28 4 5 0 0 10 25
2022 Student 57 25 10 4 0 0 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 27 15 6 2 0 2 750
2020 Term 38 38 14 7 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 25 10 4 3 0 2 680
2019 Term 56 25 9 7 0 0 2 45
2019 Casual 56 25 0 15 0 0 4 25
2019 Student 33 33 25 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 24 41 20 11 0 0 29 31 965
2024 Term 3 36 45 9 8 0 0 38 17 75
2024 Casual 19 48 23 2 8 0 0 67 10 40
2024 Student 26 28 32 11 4 0 0 54 14 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 26 41 17 10 0 0 32 28 835
2022 Term 15 40 27 12 7 0 0 54 19 50
2022 Casual 9 64 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 25
2022 Student 18 52 25 6 0 0 0 70 6 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 30 36 17 6 0 0 41 23 750
2020 Term 16 37 30 10 4 4 0 55 14 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 34 36 13 6 0 0 45 19 685
2019 Term 23 34 32 12 0 0 0 56 12 45
2019 Casual 15 53 29 4 0 0 0 68 4 25
2019 Student 23 23 46 8 0 0 0 46 8 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 27 35 14 5 0 0 19 46 965
2024 Term 9 19 46 18 8 0 0 26 28 75
2024 Casual 7 11 30 29 23 0 0 52 18 40
2024 Student 12 31 24 0 30 2 0 31 44 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 24 38 15 7 0 0 22 40 830
2022 Term 10 14 35 27 13 0 2 41 24 50
2022 Casual 0 14 48 21 17 0 0 38 14 25
2022 Student 10 0 24 24 42 0 0 66 10 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 21 40 17 5 0 0 22 38 750
2020 Term 7 13 25 44 10 0 0 54 21 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 19 40 20 9 0 0 29 30 685
2019 Term 2 23 31 35 9 0 0 44 25 45
2019 Casual 4 4 47 23 23 0 0 46 7 25
2019 Student 0 23 23 15 38 0 0 54 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 39 18 13 9 5 0 59 23 965
2024 Term 20 41 19 7 4 8 1 68 12 75
2024 Casual 40 24 14 3 5 15 0 75 9 40
2024 Student 18 37 12 12 4 17 0 67 19 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 41 17 9 7 3 0 66 16 835
2022 Term 37 37 9 7 9 1 0 74 17 50
2022 Casual 25 47 17 3 0 8 0 78 3 25
2022 Student 19 44 15 9 9 4 0 66 18 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 40 14 8 2 2 0 76 10 755
2020 Term 55 39 4 0 0 2 0 96 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 17 7 4 2 0 72 11 685
2019 Term 36 25 16 12 4 7 0 66 17 45
2019 Casual 22 44 20 7 4 3 0 69 11 25
2019 Student 15 31 0 15 8 31 0 67 33 15

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 35 26 10 965
2024 Term 7 21 42 24 6 75
2024 Casual 21 16 38 17 8 40
2024 Student 16 16 33 18 17 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 27 36 21 7 835
2022 Term 14 21 39 18 8 50
2022 Casual 11 26 35 18 10 25
2022 Student 5 14 42 33 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 8 4 5 1 0 82 10 965
2024 Term 56 25 7 3 5 3 1 84 9 75
2024 Casual 55 23 16 0 0 0 5 83 0 40
2024 Student 52 25 7 7 0 8 0 84 8 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 27 8 4 4 2 1 83 9 835
2022 Term 52 34 8 0 3 3 0 89 3 50
2022 Casual 67 22 3 3 0 5 0 94 3 25
2022 Student 66 10 15 4 0 4 0 80 4 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 12 4 3 1 0 80 8 750
2020 Term 70 14 9 2 0 0 4 88 3 30

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 22 9 9 10 1 0 72 19 965
2024 Term 42 24 9 13 9 3 1 68 23 75
2024 Casual 64 16 2 9 9 0 0 80 19 40
2024 Student 33 18 14 22 10 2 0 52 33 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 24 8 10 8 2 0 75 17 835
2022 Term 46 26 6 13 4 5 0 76 18 50
2022 Casual 44 39 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2022 Student 42 20 19 13 5 0 0 62 19 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 26 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 750
2020 Term 58 16 11 6 10 0 0 74 16 30

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 7 5 6 1 0 82 11 965
2024 Term 55 27 7 5 6 2 0 83 11 75
2024 Casual 75 13 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 40
2024 Student 56 19 7 7 10 0 0 76 17 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 25 6 6 4 1 1 83 10 835
2022 Term 61 26 4 4 1 1 3 90 6 50
2022 Casual 63 29 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 25
2022 Student 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 745
2020 Term 70 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 30

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 34 17 18 14 1 0 51 32 965
2024 Term 20 37 21 12 5 4 0 60 18 75
2024 Casual 54 28 7 3 5 4 0 85 8 40
2024 Student 44 20 18 12 4 2 0 66 16 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 38 15 12 9 2 0 63 21 835
2022 Term 35 42 5 11 5 1 0 78 16 50
2022 Casual 41 34 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 25
2022 Student 52 42 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 15 10 6 2 0 67 17 750
2020 Term 59 25 6 4 0 6 0 90 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 34 18 14 11 2 0 57 25 685
2019 Term 36 18 23 14 6 2 0 56 21 45
2019 Casual 48 21 23 4 4 0 0 70 7 25
2019 Student 31 31 8 15 8 8 0 67 25 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 51 12 15 7 1 0 65 22 380
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 50 14 15 4 0 1 66 20 305
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 47 15 11 5 1 2 69 16 265
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 965
2024 Term 11 89 75
2024 Casual 9 91 40
2024 Student 6 94 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 835
2022 Term 11 89 50
2022 Casual 4 96 25
2022 Student 10 90 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 750
2020 Term 7 93 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 690
2019 Term 9 91 45
2019 Casual 4 96 25
2019 Student 38 62 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 43 225
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 85
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 100

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 225
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 31 85
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 23 100
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 23 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 36 7 8 3 2 1 82 11 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 10 11 2 0 0 77 13 60
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 34 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 33 1 13 5 0 0 81 18 90

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 7 6 4 2 1 82 11 965
2024 Term 46 37 3 5 5 2 2 86 11 75
2024 Casual 64 18 2 3 3 6 5 92 6 40
2024 Student 39 25 7 11 4 5 9 75 17 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 7 5 4 3 3 83 9 830
2022 Term 47 26 8 6 4 5 4 81 11 50
2022 Casual 67 28 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25
2022 Student 58 33 5 0 0 0 4 94 0 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 27 8 4 3 2 2 84 7 750
2020 Term 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 61 965
2024 Term 28 48 75
2024 Casual 27 45 40
2024 Student 20 35 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 59 835
2022 Term 35 46 50
2022 Casual 50 38 25
2022 Student 47 35 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 52 750
2020 Term 29 56 30

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 250
2024 Term 69 31 20
2024 Casual 65 35 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 225
2022 Term 48 52 15
2022 Casual 75 25 10
2022 Student 68 32 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 210

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 19 15 20 27 1 8 33 51 250
2024 Term 15 30 5 10 36 4 0 47 48 20
2024 Casual 47 17 7 9 8 0 12 73 20 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 18 12 18 33 2 7 31 55 225
2022 Term 11 21 28 15 18 0 6 34 36 15
2022 Casual 6 27 30 16 8 0 13 38 28 10
2022 Student 18 9 23 29 22 0 0 27 50 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 15 21 28 1 5 33 52 210

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 13 12 21 40 1 5 22 65 250
2024 Term 9 50 0 18 23 0 0 60 40 20
2024 Casual 25 33 7 24 11 0 0 58 35 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 15 12 16 50 1 3 19 69 225
2022 Term 18 13 13 23 26 0 7 33 53 15
2022 Casual 24 16 0 8 35 0 17 48 52 10
2022 Student 9 29 11 21 30 0 0 38 50 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 11 12 27 42 1 3 16 72 210

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 17 10 6 6 2 16 52 48 965
2024 Term 51 7 4 4 3 3 28 74 26 75
2024 Casual 27 8 2 0 0 6 56 73 27 40
2024 Student 48 8 9 2 0 4 29 71 29 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 18 13 8 6 2 14 835
2022 Term 43 10 12 5 2 9 19 50
2022 Casual 53 7 9 0 0 3 28 25
2022 Student 47 15 6 0 4 14 14 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 19 16 8 7 1 6 750
2020 Term 82 7 4 0 4 0 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 19 19 13 13 0 4 670
2019 Term 52 17 7 8 2 0 14 40
2019 Casual 44 26 8 4 4 4 11 25
2019 Student 33 17 17 8 0 0 25 10
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