2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency of Canada by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - NU

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 NU 25 47 6 15 7 0 0 72 22 45
2024 NU-04 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 NU-06 31 39 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2022 NU 35 45 2 17 1 0 0 80 18 45
2022 NU-04 25 52 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 15
2022 NU-06 27 27 0 47 0 0 0 53 47 10
2020 NU 29 46 0 23 2 0 0 75 25 50
2020 NU-04 42 33 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 10
2020 NU-06 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 NU 65 18 4 5 8 0 0 83 13 45
2024 NU-04 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 NU-06 69 20 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10

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 NU 67 11 7 2 13 0 0 78 15 45
2024 NU-04 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 NU-06 69 20 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

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 NU 21 23 4 28 21 0 2 45 51 45
2024 NU-04 29 41 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 10
2024 NU-06 30 20 0 30 20 0 0 50 50 10
2022 NU 33 49 7 3 8 0 0 82 11 45
2022 NU-04 22 62 0 6 9 0 0 85 15 15
2022 NU-06 30 18 25 8 19 0 0 48 27 10
2020 NU 29 31 10 21 6 0 2 62 28 50
2020 NU-04 17 25 33 25 0 0 0 42 25 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 0 18 0 0 9 80 20 10
2019 NU 43 43 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 35
2019 NU-06 33 52 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 20

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 NU 20 38 21 14 7 0 0 58 21 45
2024 NU-04 32 41 0 17 10 0 0 74 26 10
2024 NU-06 0 50 31 19 0 0 0 50 19 10
2022 NU 23 45 3 14 15 0 0 69 28 45
2022 NU-04 10 60 0 16 14 0 0 70 30 15
2022 NU-06 0 66 14 9 11 0 0 66 20 10
2020 NU 19 45 15 15 6 0 0 64 21 45
2020 NU-04 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2020 NU-06 0 82 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2019 NU 35 24 12 12 15 0 3 61 27 35
2019 NU-06 35 30 15 5 15 0 0 65 20 20

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 NU 23 35 14 10 17 0 0 59 28 45
2024 NU-04 32 60 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2024 NU-06 20 52 10 9 9 0 0 72 19 10
2022 NU 27 45 13 12 4 0 0 72 15 45
2022 NU-04 15 56 6 9 14 0 0 71 23 15
2022 NU-06 21 42 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 10
2020 NU 29 35 13 17 6 0 0 65 23 50
2020 NU-04 17 42 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2019 NU 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 35
2019 NU-06 33 43 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 20

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 NU 26 31 10 15 18 0 0 57 33 45
2024 NU-04 32 39 0 18 11 0 0 71 29 10
2024 NU-06 20 39 20 11 9 0 0 60 20 10
2022 NU 17 37 10 11 26 0 0 53 37 45
2022 NU-04 21 24 11 0 44 0 0 45 44 15
2022 NU-06 12 69 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2020 NU 23 38 15 17 8 0 0 60 25 50
2020 NU-04 8 50 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 10
2020 NU-06 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2019 NU 51 31 6 9 0 0 3 85 9 35
2019 NU-06 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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 NU 22 39 7 18 14 0 0 61 32 45
2024 NU-04 20 28 11 21 21 0 0 48 41 10
2024 NU-06 9 60 0 21 9 0 0 70 30 10
2022 NU 20 32 30 10 9 0 0 52 18 45
2022 NU-04 20 35 20 0 25 0 0 55 25 15
2022 NU-06 8 50 23 9 9 0 0 58 18 10
2020 NU 33 44 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 50
2020 NU-04 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2020 NU-06 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2019 NU 34 46 6 9 6 0 0 80 14 35
2019 NU-06 38 38 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 20

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 NU 21 29 20 16 13 0 0 50 30 45
2024 NU-04 22 9 28 31 9 0 0 32 41 10
2024 NU-06 11 48 10 11 20 0 0 59 31 10
2022 NU 19 28 11 27 14 0 0 47 42 45
2022 NU-04 5 33 15 31 16 0 0 38 47 15
2022 NU-06 29 32 29 9 0 0 0 61 9 10
2020 NU 35 38 8 13 4 0 2 74 17 50
2020 NU-04 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 10
2020 NU-06 36 36 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 10
2019 NU 43 31 6 9 11 0 0 74 20 35
2019 NU-06 43 29 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 20

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 NU 20 45 7 23 5 0 0 65 28 45
2024 NU-04 22 36 0 41 0 0 0 59 41 10
2024 NU-06 10 69 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 10
2022 NU 16 37 11 24 13 0 0 53 36 45
2022 NU-04 5 55 5 16 20 0 0 59 36 15
2022 NU-06 17 12 10 43 18 0 0 29 61 10
2020 NU 19 50 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 50
2020 NU-04 8 67 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10
2020 NU-06 9 55 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 NU 20 46 9 14 11 0 0 66 26 35
2019 NU-06 19 43 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 20

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 NU 41 28 10 17 5 0 0 69 21 45
2024 NU-04 36 23 0 41 0 0 0 59 41 10
2024 NU-06 51 28 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2022 NU 27 29 17 14 13 0 0 57 26 45
2022 NU-04 20 35 9 16 20 0 0 55 36 15
2022 NU-06 29 0 33 20 18 0 0 29 38 10
2020 NU 44 46 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 50
2020 NU-04 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2019 NU 34 49 3 9 6 0 0 83 14 35
2019 NU-06 33 48 5 5 10 0 0 81 14 20

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 NU 20 36 12 12 20 0 0 55 32 45
2024 NU-04 11 21 17 21 30 0 0 32 51 10
2024 NU-06 11 59 10 11 10 0 0 70 21 10
2022 NU 25 18 25 17 16 0 0 43 33 45
2022 NU-04 21 10 26 17 25 0 0 31 42 15
2022 NU-06 29 18 25 19 9 0 0 48 27 10
2020 NU 27 38 21 10 4 0 0 65 15 50
2020 NU-04 0 50 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 10
2020 NU-06 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 NU 34 37 6 14 9 0 0 71 23 35
2019 NU-06 33 43 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 20

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 NU 50 26 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 45
2024 NU-06 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 NU 33 38 17 5 7 0 0 70 12 45
2022 NU-04 31 25 25 6 13 0 0 56 19 15
2022 NU-06 39 43 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 NU 49 40 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 45
2020 NU-04 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 NU-06 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 NU 43 40 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 35
2019 NU-06 43 43 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20

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 NU 26 33 11 14 16 0 0 59 30 45
2024 NU-04 22 9 27 41 0 0 0 32 41 10
2024 NU-06 19 60 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2022 NU 10 41 19 20 10 0 0 51 29 45
2022 NU-04 5 27 19 34 15 0 0 31 50 15
2022 NU-06 29 42 11 9 9 0 0 71 18 10
2020 NU 25 50 13 8 2 2 0 77 11 50
2020 NU-04 17 58 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10
2020 NU-06 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 NU 26 43 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 35
2019 NU-06 24 43 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 20

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 NU 25 29 14 21 12 0 0 54 32 45
2024 NU-04 11 39 0 40 10 0 0 50 50 10
2024 NU-06 30 19 40 0 11 0 0 48 11 10
2022 NU 13 39 19 22 7 0 0 52 29 45
2022 NU-04 10 45 9 30 6 0 0 55 36 15
2022 NU-06 17 56 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10
2020 NU 27 48 13 6 2 2 2 78 9 50
2020 NU-04 8 75 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 27 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 10
2019 NU 34 29 11 20 3 0 3 65 24 35
2019 NU-06 38 24 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 20

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 NU 20 39 9 16 14 2 0 60 30 45
2024 NU-04 11 28 30 21 10 0 0 39 31 10
2024 NU-06 20 59 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 10
2022 NU 23 34 12 17 15 0 0 56 32 45
2022 NU-04 15 34 6 14 31 0 0 49 45 15
2022 NU-06 29 53 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2020 NU 17 53 9 19 2 0 0 70 21 45
2020 NU-04 0 75 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2020 NU-06 18 45 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2019 NU 30 33 15 15 6 0 0 64 21 35
2019 NU-06 25 35 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 20

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 NU 34 37 11 14 4 0 0 71 18 45
2024 NU-04 42 17 10 31 0 0 0 59 31 10
2024 NU-06 19 71 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 NU 27 33 21 15 5 0 0 59 20 45
2022 NU-04 20 23 35 16 6 0 0 43 22 15
2022 NU-06 17 56 0 19 9 0 0 73 27 10
2020 NU 35 44 19 2 0 0 0 79 2 50
2020 NU-04 17 50 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2019 NU 40 34 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 35
2019 NU-06 38 33 19 5 5 0 0 71 10 20

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 NU 45 26 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 45
2024 NU-04 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2024 NU-06 62 19 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2022 NU 37 41 14 7 2 0 0 78 8 45
2022 NU-04 27 48 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 15
2022 NU-06 41 40 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2020 NU 28 26 13 15 17 0 0 54 33 45
2020 NU-04 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 10
2020 NU-06 40 10 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10
2019 NU 37 29 29 6 0 0 0 66 6 35
2019 NU-06 43 29 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 20

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 NU 20 33 40 7 0 0 0 7 53 45
2024 NU-04 21 30 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10
2024 NU-06 19 49 32 0 0 0 0 0 68 10
2022 NU 34 36 16 8 7 0 0 14 69 45
2022 NU-04 41 46 12 0 0 0 0 0 88 15
2022 NU-06 50 18 32 0 0 0 0 0 68 10
2020 NU 31 17 33 13 4 2 0 17 49 50
2020 NU-04 42 8 25 25 0 0 0 25 50 10
2020 NU-06 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 9 73 10
2019 NU 11 46 23 11 9 0 0 20 57 35
2019 NU-06 14 38 29 10 10 0 0 19 52 20

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 NU 39 36 20 5 0 0 0 5 76 45
2024 NU-04 32 29 20 20 0 0 0 20 60 10
2024 NU-06 40 51 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10
2022 NU 29 34 16 14 5 0 2 20 64 45
2022 NU-04 35 38 9 5 6 0 6 12 78 15
2022 NU-06 17 56 19 9 0 0 0 9 73 10
2020 NU 27 31 13 19 4 4 2 24 62 50
2020 NU-04 42 33 0 25 0 0 0 25 75 10
2020 NU-06 36 27 18 0 18 0 0 18 64 10
2019 NU 34 37 23 3 3 0 0 6 71 35
2019 NU-06 38 33 19 5 5 0 0 10 71 20

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 NU 17 17 39 18 9 0 0 28 33 45
2024 NU-04 7 0 41 40 12 0 0 51 7 10
2024 NU-06 19 19 52 0 10 0 0 10 38 10
2022 NU 12 21 26 27 5 2 7 35 37 45
2022 NU-04 6 14 57 16 6 0 0 23 20 15
2022 NU-06 9 17 39 23 0 12 0 26 30 10
2020 NU 10 19 35 25 6 2 2 33 30 50
2020 NU-04 8 0 50 33 8 0 0 42 8 10
2020 NU-06 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 10
2019 NU 11 26 43 17 3 0 0 20 37 35
2019 NU-06 14 24 43 19 0 0 0 19 38 20

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 NU 38 11 29 19 2 0 0 21 50 45
2024 NU-04 18 9 30 43 0 0 0 43 27 10
2024 NU-06 49 9 31 10 0 0 0 10 58 10
2022 NU 19 19 20 15 16 4 7 34 43 45
2022 NU-04 20 21 33 5 15 6 0 22 44 15
2022 NU-06 19 17 34 8 9 12 0 20 41 10
2020 NU 27 17 17 25 6 8 0 34 48 50
2020 NU-04 8 0 33 50 0 8 0 55 9 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 9 0 9 9 0 10 80 10
2019 NU 23 29 23 20 6 0 0 26 51 35
2019 NU-06 19 24 38 10 10 0 0 19 43 20

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 NU 24 12 23 29 10 2 0 40 37 45
2024 NU-04 29 0 30 30 12 0 0 41 29 10
2024 NU-06 19 9 21 31 10 10 0 46 32 10
2022 NU 19 26 29 21 4 0 2 25 46 45
2022 NU-04 37 20 21 22 0 0 0 22 57 15
2022 NU-06 19 51 18 0 0 0 12 0 79 10
2020 NU 17 15 21 25 19 2 2 46 33 50
2020 NU-04 8 8 17 33 25 0 8 64 18 10
2020 NU-06 18 18 27 9 27 0 0 36 36 10
2019 NU 18 12 41 18 12 0 0 29 29 35
2019 NU-06 25 15 40 5 15 0 0 20 40 20

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 NU 25 33 24 14 2 2 0 16 59 45
2024 NU-04 21 11 37 22 9 0 0 32 31 10
2024 NU-06 30 51 19 0 0 0 0 0 81 10
2022 NU 19 40 23 14 4 0 0 18 59 45
2022 NU-04 20 37 11 17 14 0 0 31 57 15
2022 NU-06 8 47 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 10
2020 NU 25 25 25 13 6 4 2 20 53 50
2020 NU-04 33 25 25 17 0 0 0 17 58 10
2020 NU-06 36 18 18 9 9 9 0 20 60 10
2019 NU 31 37 17 9 6 0 0 14 69 35
2019 NU-06 38 43 10 5 5 0 0 10 81 20

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 NU 2 13 33 39 14 0 0 53 15 45
2024 NU-04 0 0 21 57 22 0 0 79 0 10
2024 NU-06 10 9 30 41 10 0 0 51 19 10
2022 NU 3 16 24 34 17 4 2 55 20 45
2022 NU-04 0 22 35 21 22 0 0 43 22 15
2022 NU-06 0 8 20 32 40 0 0 72 8 10
2020 NU 6 31 33 15 13 0 2 28 38 50
2020 NU-04 17 17 33 25 8 0 0 33 33 10
2020 NU-06 0 36 45 9 9 0 0 18 36 10
2019 NU 20 23 34 17 6 0 0 23 43 35
2019 NU-06 14 29 29 19 10 0 0 29 43 20
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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 NU 20 17 17 30 2 8 5 43 38 45
2024 NU-04 22 18 10 40 10 0 0 40 50 10
2024 NU-06 11 20 21 20 0 29 0 43 28 10
2022 NU 13 27 16 16 21 3 4 43 40 45
2022 NU-04 10 23 11 5 51 0 0 33 56 15
2022 NU-06 22 28 17 23 10 0 0 50 32 10
2020 NU 19 19 21 13 6 13 10 49 24 50
2020 NU-04 8 25 25 17 0 8 17 44 22 10
2020 NU-06 27 18 27 9 9 9 0 50 20 10
2019 NU 20 34 6 14 11 6 9 63 30 35
2019 NU-06 14 33 10 10 14 5 14 59 29 20

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 NU 49 22 11 14 4 0 0 70 19 45
2024 NU-04 50 11 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2024 NU-06 61 10 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 10
2022 NU 28 45 5 11 10 2 0 74 21 45
2022 NU-04 22 30 0 17 31 0 0 51 49 15
2022 NU-06 44 28 10 9 0 9 0 79 10 10
2020 NU 42 21 21 8 2 6 0 67 11 50
2020 NU-04 42 8 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 NU 37 37 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 35
2019 NU-06 38 38 5 10 10 0 0 76 19 20

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 NU 63 21 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 45
2024 NU-04 70 19 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2024 NU-06 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 NU 38 43 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 45
2022 NU-04 22 36 0 27 15 0 0 58 42 15
2022 NU-06 57 33 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 NU 52 31 6 4 6 0 0 83 10 50
2020 NU-04 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 10
2020 NU-06 45 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2019 NU 46 46 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2019 NU-06 48 48 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 NU 51 31 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 45
2024 NU-04 40 40 0 11 10 0 0 79 21 10
2024 NU-06 61 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 NU 31 35 20 10 4 0 0 66 14 45
2022 NU-04 21 41 6 16 15 0 0 63 31 15
2022 NU-06 39 52 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 NU 42 33 13 6 4 2 0 77 11 50
2020 NU-04 33 25 25 0 8 8 0 64 9 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2019 NU 46 40 6 3 6 0 0 86 9 35
2019 NU-06 52 33 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 20

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 NU 30 32 8 19 4 2 6 67 25 45
2024 NU-04 21 51 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 10
2024 NU-06 41 10 19 21 0 9 0 55 24 10
2022 NU 35 33 12 4 8 3 5 75 12 45
2022 NU-04 28 40 6 6 14 0 5 72 22 15
2022 NU-06 48 23 11 0 0 0 19 87 0 10

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 NU 28 30 11 17 6 2 6 63 25 45
2024 NU-04 21 54 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 10
2024 NU-06 31 21 19 20 0 9 0 57 22 10
2022 NU 37 31 14 6 4 3 5 73 12 45
2022 NU-04 22 46 6 11 10 0 5 72 22 15
2022 NU-06 62 8 11 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
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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 NU 61 23 4 7 5 0 0 84 12 45
2024 NU-04 49 21 0 21 10 0 0 70 30 10
2024 NU-06 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 NU 23 42 12 9 4 0 10 72 14 45
2022 NU-04 16 27 30 11 15 0 0 43 26 15
2022 NU-06 17 64 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 NU 48 31 8 6 2 0 4 83 9 50
2020 NU-04 25 50 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 10
2020 NU-06 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 NU 49 29 11 6 3 0 3 79 9 35
2019 NU-06 43 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20

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 NU 51 32 8 2 7 0 0 83 9 45
2024 NU-04 40 39 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2024 NU-06 59 19 0 0 22 0 0 78 22 10
2022 NU 22 33 13 22 10 0 0 55 32 45
2022 NU-04 11 32 10 31 15 0 0 43 46 15
2022 NU-06 17 45 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 10
2020 NU 40 29 13 17 2 0 0 69 19 50
2020 NU-04 25 42 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 10
2020 NU-06 45 9 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 10
2019 NU 37 31 17 9 6 0 0 69 14 35
2019 NU-06 29 38 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 20

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 NU 55 22 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 45
2024 NU-04 40 30 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2024 NU-06 50 30 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2022 NU 31 28 14 10 10 7 0 63 21 45
2022 NU-04 16 32 23 12 15 0 0 49 28 15
2022 NU-06 39 43 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 NU 50 21 19 0 2 6 2 77 2 50
2020 NU-04 50 8 25 0 0 17 0 70 0 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10

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 NU 45 32 4 11 5 2 0 79 17 45
2024 NU-06 50 20 9 0 11 9 0 77 12 10
2022 NU 17 44 15 11 10 0 3 63 22 45
2022 NU-04 5 69 0 11 15 0 0 74 26 15
2022 NU-06 29 9 33 28 0 0 0 39 28 10
2020 NU 35 35 17 6 4 2 0 72 11 50
2020 NU-04 33 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 NU 34 31 20 6 9 0 0 66 14 35
2019 NU-06 29 33 24 10 5 0 0 62 14 20

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 NU 61 22 4 6 7 0 0 82 14 45
2024 NU-04 59 21 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 10
2024 NU-06 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 NU 21 33 7 15 21 0 4 55 37 45
2022 NU-04 6 23 19 30 22 0 0 29 52 15
2022 NU-06 49 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 NU 58 20 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 45
2024 NU-04 61 29 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 NU-06 61 28 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 NU 34 27 12 17 9 0 0 62 26 45
2022 NU-04 12 32 16 30 9 0 0 45 39 15
2020 NU 42 27 15 13 4 0 0 69 17 50
2020 NU-04 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2020 NU-06 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 NU 40 34 9 14 3 0 0 74 17 35
2019 NU-06 33 48 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 20

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 NU 76 12 4 2 6 0 0 87 8 45
2024 NU-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 NU-06 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 NU 74 14 0 6 5 2 0 89 11 45
2022 NU-04 69 15 0 6 9 0 0 85 15 15
2022 NU-06 70 9 0 0 11 10 0 88 12 10
2019 NU 74 6 3 3 15 0 0 79 18 35
2019 NU-06 71 10 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 20
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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 NU 37 35 8 14 2 5 0 75 16 45
2024 NU-04 22 20 20 29 0 10 0 46 32 10
2024 NU-06 30 61 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 NU 24 19 24 15 8 9 0 47 26 45
2022 NU-04 15 12 30 6 30 6 0 30 39 15
2022 NU-06 40 0 32 19 0 9 0 45 21 10
2020 NU 44 23 19 8 2 4 0 70 11 50
2020 NU-04 58 33 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 9 36 27 0 9 0 30 30 10
2019 NU 34 40 9 14 3 0 0 74 17 35
2019 NU-06 24 52 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 20

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 NU 21 33 15 24 7 0 0 54 30 45
2024 NU-04 10 32 21 27 11 0 0 41 38 10
2024 NU-06 20 40 0 20 19 0 0 60 40 10
2022 NU 12 18 25 22 18 5 0 32 42 45
2022 NU-04 10 16 11 17 39 6 0 28 60 15
2022 NU-06 8 23 50 19 0 0 0 31 19 10
2020 NU 31 38 15 8 4 4 0 72 13 50
2020 NU-04 42 42 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 27 27 18 9 9 0 40 30 10
2019 NU 37 34 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 35
2019 NU-06 29 38 14 10 10 0 0 67 19 20

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 NU 13 28 16 25 15 3 0 42 42 45
2024 NU-04 0 30 10 42 18 0 0 30 60 10
2024 NU-06 11 39 11 9 30 0 0 50 40 10
2022 NU 10 19 21 22 19 9 0 33 45 45
2022 NU-04 10 23 18 6 44 0 0 33 50 15
2022 NU-06 17 14 50 19 0 0 0 31 19 10
2020 NU 23 33 19 10 8 6 0 60 20 50
2020 NU-04 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 10
2020 NU-06 0 27 18 27 9 18 0 33 44 10
2019 NU 14 37 17 29 3 0 0 51 31 35
2019 NU-06 10 38 14 33 5 0 0 48 38 20

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 NU 11 40 11 8 27 2 0 52 37 45
2024 NU-04 10 32 9 0 39 10 0 46 44 10
2022 NU 6 24 12 21 34 3 0 31 57 45
2022 NU-04 10 11 6 23 50 0 0 21 73 15
2022 NU-06 8 35 8 39 9 0 0 44 48 10
2020 NU 15 27 27 19 10 2 0 43 30 50
2020 NU-04 25 25 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 10
2020 NU-06 0 18 27 27 18 9 0 20 50 10
2019 NU 11 43 14 23 9 0 0 54 31 35
2019 NU-06 5 48 10 29 10 0 0 52 38 20

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 NU 23 33 15 5 11 9 4 64 18 45
2024 NU-04 18 42 9 11 0 10 10 75 13 10
2024 NU-06 20 39 10 0 11 19 0 74 14 10
2022 NU 27 37 16 6 8 4 1 68 15 45
2022 NU-04 27 35 12 15 6 0 5 65 23 15
2022 NU-06 9 33 19 8 18 12 0 48 31 10
2020 NU 29 17 17 8 6 23 0 59 19 50
2020 NU-04 58 0 8 17 0 17 0 70 20 10
2020 NU-06 18 9 27 18 9 18 0 33 33 10
2019 NU 26 34 17 9 9 6 0 64 18 35
2019 NU-06 19 29 19 14 10 10 0 53 26 20
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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 NU 2 54 18 9 16 0 0 56 25 45
2024 NU-04 0 60 9 10 21 0 0 60 31 10
2022 NU 6 23 31 23 18 0 0 28 41 45
2022 NU-04 10 24 10 16 40 0 0 34 56 15
2022 NU-06 8 9 45 19 18 0 0 18 37 10
2020 NU 17 42 13 21 2 2 4 62 24 50
2020 NU-04 25 42 0 25 0 0 8 73 27 10
2020 NU-06 18 18 18 36 9 0 0 36 45 10
2019 NU 9 51 14 14 11 0 0 60 26 35
2019 NU-06 14 38 14 19 14 0 0 52 33 20

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 NU 2 25 23 19 31 0 0 27 50 45
2024 NU-04 0 30 31 11 29 0 0 30 39 10
2022 NU 3 19 16 22 34 6 0 23 60 45
2022 NU-04 5 28 12 12 44 0 0 32 56 15
2022 NU-06 0 17 24 28 19 12 0 19 53 10
2020 NU 9 43 15 26 6 0 2 52 33 45
2020 NU-04 8 58 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 10
2020 NU-06 0 18 18 45 18 0 0 18 64 10
2019 NU 3 34 14 20 20 9 0 41 44 35
2019 NU-06 0 33 24 29 10 5 0 35 40 20

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 NU 25 33 27 11 5 0 0 57 16 45
2024 NU-04 30 29 21 20 0 0 0 59 20 10
2024 NU-06 20 29 31 9 10 0 0 49 19 10
2022 NU 21 29 15 14 14 8 0 54 30 45
2022 NU-04 10 24 7 30 23 7 0 37 56 15
2022 NU-06 30 50 0 11 9 0 0 80 20 10
2020 NU 23 35 13 17 2 8 2 65 21 50
2020 NU-04 8 33 17 33 0 8 0 45 36 10
2020 NU-06 27 55 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2019 NU 23 46 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 35
2019 NU-06 24 43 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 20

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 NU 18 49 23 11 0 0 0 66 11 45
2024 NU-04 22 38 21 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2024 NU-06 9 70 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2022 NU 22 25 22 9 18 3 0 49 28 45
2022 NU-04 11 18 5 20 46 0 0 28 66 15
2022 NU-06 39 23 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 10
2020 NU 23 38 27 6 2 4 0 63 9 50
2020 NU-04 17 58 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 9 45 18 0 0 0 36 18 10
2019 NU 20 46 20 9 3 3 0 68 12 35
2019 NU-06 19 43 29 5 5 0 0 62 10 20

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 NU 16 20 13 11 29 6 5 40 45 45
2024 NU-04 19 11 11 10 40 0 10 33 55 10
2024 NU-06 9 32 19 0 40 0 0 41 40 10
2022 NU 15 11 28 20 17 10 0 28 41 45
2022 NU-04 10 11 31 15 33 0 0 21 47 15
2022 NU-06 29 0 32 30 9 0 0 29 39 10
2020 NU 8 17 21 15 8 27 4 36 33 50
2020 NU-04 0 17 25 17 8 25 8 25 38 10
2020 NU-06 0 18 18 27 9 27 0 25 50 10
2019 NU 9 20 23 20 17 6 6 32 42 35
2019 NU-06 5 24 24 14 24 5 5 32 42 20

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 NU 18 27 15 12 27 0 0 45 39 45
2024 NU-04 0 39 11 0 50 0 0 39 50 10
2024 NU-06 20 20 21 30 9 0 0 40 39 10
2022 NU 12 20 24 20 20 3 0 34 41 45
2022 NU-04 0 24 16 10 50 0 0 24 60 15
2022 NU-06 21 8 23 38 9 0 0 29 47 10
2020 NU 23 31 10 19 8 6 2 59 30 50
2020 NU-04 25 33 8 25 0 8 0 64 27 10
2020 NU-06 9 27 18 36 9 0 0 36 45 10
2019 NU 23 31 9 20 11 3 3 58 33 35
2019 NU-06 19 29 14 24 10 5 0 50 35 20

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 NU 22 32 7 19 7 2 11 26 74 45
2024 NU-04 43 27 0 11 9 0 10 48 52 10
2024 NU-06 9 30 20 11 0 10 20 13 87 10
2022 NU 37 26 17 7 12 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 34 16 21 14 15 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 30 41 20 0 9 0 0 10
2020 NU 35 25 8 15 15 0 2 50
2020 NU-04 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 27 9 0 36 0 0 10
2019 NU 46 17 17 11 6 3 0 35
2019 NU-06 48 14 14 10 10 5 0 20

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 NU 46 9 8 2 19 0 16 55 45 45
2024 NU-04 51 0 9 0 19 0 21 65 35 10
2024 NU-06 41 10 19 0 20 0 10 45 55 10

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 NU 70 9 4 2 4 4 6 78 22 45
2024 NU-04 73 11 9 0 0 7 0 79 21 10
2024 NU-06 61 0 0 9 11 10 10 75 25 10
2022 NU 61 18 4 4 6 4 2 45
2022 NU-04 58 14 0 6 16 5 0 15
2022 NU-06 89 0 0 11 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 75 17 0 4 0 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 10
2019 NU 71 14 3 6 3 3 0 35
2019 NU-06 76 14 0 5 0 5 0 20

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 NU 68 2 10 4 5 0 10 76 24 45
2024 NU-04 56 0 23 0 21 0 0 56 44 10
2024 NU-06 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 10

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 NU 46 18 7 7 14 0 8 50 50 45
2024 NU-04 59 9 0 0 32 0 0 59 41 10
2024 NU-06 40 39 11 0 0 0 10 45 55 10

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 NU 10 20 6 19 40 2 2 32 62 45
2024 NU-04 0 23 7 11 59 0 0 23 70 10
2024 NU-06 20 20 0 10 40 0 11 45 55 10
2022 NU 6 28 16 27 21 0 2 35 49 45
2022 NU-04 5 20 14 17 43 0 0 25 61 15
2022 NU-06 0 53 10 19 18 0 0 53 37 10
2020 NU 13 25 19 17 10 10 6 45 33 50
2020 NU-04 0 25 25 25 8 17 0 30 40 10
2020 NU-06 9 9 27 36 9 9 0 20 50 10
2019 NU 14 17 17 26 23 0 3 32 50 35
2019 NU-06 14 10 24 29 24 0 0 24 52 20

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 NU 17 34 20 22 7 0 0 51 29 45
2024 NU-04 11 20 40 19 10 0 0 31 29 10
2024 NU-06 20 39 0 30 11 0 0 59 41 10
2022 NU 11 38 18 17 14 2 0 51 32 45
2022 NU-04 5 19 24 26 26 0 0 24 53 15
2022 NU-06 44 19 17 11 0 9 0 69 12 10
2020 NU 25 40 21 8 0 6 0 69 9 50
2020 NU-04 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2020 NU-06 18 18 45 9 0 9 0 40 10 10
2019 NU 17 43 17 17 3 3 0 62 21 35
2019 NU-06 19 33 19 19 5 5 0 55 25 20

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 NU 16 56 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 45
2024 NU-04 21 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2024 NU-06 19 60 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2022 NU 23 34 14 14 8 7 0 61 24 45
2022 NU-04 12 29 7 21 31 0 0 41 53 15
2022 NU-06 44 18 29 9 0 0 0 62 9 10
2020 NU 35 38 17 8 2 0 0 73 10 50
2020 NU-04 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 27 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 10
2019 NU 26 41 15 9 6 3 0 70 15 35
2019 NU-06 24 38 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 20

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 NU 34 33 9 9 2 9 2 76 13 45
2024 NU-06 9 30 30 0 10 11 10 50 12 10
2022 NU 31 39 8 5 6 11 0 79 13 45
2022 NU-04 35 32 6 11 16 0 0 67 27 15
2022 NU-06 36 23 8 0 11 21 0 76 14 10
2020 NU 38 35 15 2 2 6 2 80 5 50
2020 NU-04 58 17 8 0 8 8 0 82 9 10
2020 NU-06 18 36 27 9 0 9 0 60 10 10
2019 NU 29 49 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 35
2019 NU-06 24 52 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 20

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 NU 19 13 36 7 2 22 0 41 12 45
2024 NU-06 9 21 30 0 0 39 0 50 0 10
2022 NU 23 26 25 15 2 8 2 54 18 45
2022 NU-04 10 23 26 30 6 5 0 34 38 15
2022 NU-06 40 23 20 0 0 8 9 75 0 10
2020 NU 21 29 23 2 4 15 6 63 8 50
2020 NU-04 42 17 17 0 8 8 8 70 10 10
2020 NU-06 9 27 45 9 0 9 0 40 10 10

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 NU 43 21 6 11 11 0 8 69 24 45
2024 NU-04 54 21 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 10
2024 NU-06 41 19 10 9 21 0 0 60 30 10
2022 NU 32 47 9 5 3 2 2 82 8 45
2022 NU-04 27 30 28 10 5 0 0 58 14 15
2022 NU-06 58 23 0 11 0 0 9 88 12 10
2020 NU 38 25 17 2 6 10 2 71 10 50
2020 NU-04 33 25 17 0 8 17 0 70 10 10
2020 NU-06 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 10

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 NU 0 9 13 7 54 4 13 73 11 45
2024 NU-06 0 20 10 10 40 0 20 63 25 10
2022 NU 6 18 8 7 48 2 11 63 27 45
2022 NU-04 10 6 9 14 44 0 18 70 19 15
2022 NU-06 0 25 0 0 57 0 19 69 31 10

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 NU 4 12 37 0 9 28 9 26 14 45
2024 NU-06 9 11 19 0 21 30 10 34 35 10
2022 NU 5 21 24 4 9 32 5 42 20 45
2022 NU-04 0 20 41 10 0 17 12 28 14 15
2022 NU-06 9 40 10 0 0 32 9 84 0 10

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 NU 43 33 7 13 4 0 0 76 17 45
2024 NU-04 52 37 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2024 NU-06 31 39 11 0 19 0 0 70 19 10
2022 NU 32 37 13 14 4 0 0 69 18 45
2022 NU-04 33 11 20 22 14 0 0 44 36 15
2022 NU-06 44 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 NU 52 33 8 0 6 0 0 85 6 50
2020 NU-04 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 55 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2019 NU 34 43 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 35
2019 NU-06 33 43 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 20

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 NU 23 30 18 22 7 0 0 54 29 45
2024 NU-04 20 40 11 20 10 0 0 59 30 10
2024 NU-06 31 28 11 21 9 0 0 59 30 10
2022 NU 28 15 17 22 18 0 0 43 40 45
2022 NU-04 27 17 6 20 30 0 0 44 50 15
2022 NU-06 31 12 38 9 9 0 0 44 18 10
2020 NU 35 35 13 15 2 0 0 71 17 50
2020 NU-04 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2020 NU-06 18 36 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 10
2019 NU 29 31 23 17 0 0 0 60 17 35
2019 NU-06 29 33 14 24 0 0 0 62 24 20

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 NU 18 37 16 20 9 0 0 55 29 45
2024 NU-04 20 28 22 20 10 0 0 48 30 10
2024 NU-06 31 39 0 11 19 0 0 70 30 10
2022 NU 24 22 16 18 20 0 0 46 38 45
2022 NU-04 21 23 0 26 30 0 0 44 56 15
2022 NU-06 17 36 30 8 9 0 0 53 17 10
2020 NU 33 39 13 13 2 0 0 72 15 45
2020 NU-04 8 67 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2020 NU-06 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2019 NU 26 34 17 20 3 0 0 60 23 35
2019 NU-06 29 29 14 24 5 0 0 57 29 20
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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 NU 25 27 29 8 9 2 0 53 17 45
2024 NU-04 32 18 20 21 10 0 0 50 31 10
2024 NU-06 40 9 30 0 9 11 0 56 11 10
2022 NU 17 28 11 16 26 2 0 46 43 45
2022 NU-04 10 23 5 19 44 0 0 33 62 15
2022 NU-06 0 35 0 45 9 11 0 39 61 10
2020 NU 29 29 21 10 8 2 0 60 19 50
2020 NU-04 17 17 25 17 17 8 0 36 36 10
2020 NU-06 27 18 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 10
2019 NU 31 14 20 26 0 9 0 50 28 35
2019 NU-06 14 24 29 29 0 5 0 40 30 20

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 NU 36 21 43 45
2024 NU-04 47 22 31 10
2024 NU-06 20 20 60 10
2022 NU 69 10 21 45
2022 NU-04 65 5 30 15
2022 NU-06 69 12 18 10
2020 NU 40 27 33 50
2020 NU-04 50 17 33 10
2020 NU-06 27 27 45 10
2019 NU 17 40 43 35
2019 NU-06 14 48 38 20

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 NU 38 19 26 0 12 6 15
2022 NU 14 7 19 5 31 23 30
2020 NU 11 11 37 5 32 5 20
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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 NU 11 89 45
2024 NU-04 0 100 10
2024 NU-06 0 100 10
2022 NU 26 74 45
2022 NU-04 38 62 15
2020 NU 17 83 50
2019 NU 20 80 35

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 44 56 15

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 52 48 15

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 22 78 15

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
2022 NU 18 82 15

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 6 94 15

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 NU 37 63 15

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 0 100 15

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 49 51 15

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 35 65 15

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 68 32 15

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 41 59 15

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 48 52 15

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 40 60 15

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 52 48 15

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 0 100 15

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 0 100 15

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 23 77 15

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 51 49 15

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 43 57 15

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 7 93 15

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
2022 NU 59 41 15

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
2022 NU 25 75 15

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 13 87 15

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 13 87 15

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 17 83 15

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 NU 6 94 15

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 32 68 15

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 20 80 15

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
2022 NU 21 79 15

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 20 80 10

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 29 71 10

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 6 94 10

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 8 92 10

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 26 74 10

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 12 88 10

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 12 88 10

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 7 93 10

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 23 77 10

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 13 87 10

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 14 86 10

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 24 76 10

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 0 100 10

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 48 52 10

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU 20 80 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 NU-06 0 17 0 19 0 41 23 47 53 10
2020 NU 6 15 21 13 6 27 13 34 31 50
2020 NU-04 8 8 17 8 0 33 25 40 20 10
2020 NU-06 9 18 18 18 18 18 0 33 44 10
2019 NU 3 17 14 14 9 29 14 35 40 35
2019 NU-06 0 10 19 14 14 24 19 17 50 20

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 NU 30 36 7 13 2 10 2 75 17 45
2022 NU 20 24 23 10 9 12 3 52 22 45
2020 NU 25 21 17 13 2 17 6 59 19 50
2020 NU-04 25 17 25 0 0 25 8 63 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 18 18 27 0 18 0 44 33 10
2019 NU 18 44 6 18 3 9 3 70 23 35
2019 NU-06 14 43 10 19 5 5 5 63 26 20
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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
2022 NU 14 86 45
2020 NU 10 90 50

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 NU 12 15 14 2 4 35 18 56 14 45
2022 NU-06 0 26 11 0 0 39 24 71 0 10
2020 NU 6 8 23 6 0 40 17 33 14 50
2020 NU-04 8 0 8 8 0 42 33 33 33 10
2020 NU-06 0 0 45 9 0 45 0 0 17 10
2019 NU 9 14 11 9 6 34 17 47 29 35
2019 NU-06 0 14 14 5 10 38 19 33 33 20

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 NU 30 34 17 4 2 12 2 73 7 45
2022 NU 25 23 24 5 8 11 5 57 15 45
2020 NU 19 31 10 6 0 21 13 75 9 50
2020 NU-04 25 25 8 8 0 17 17 75 13 10
2020 NU-06 0 45 18 9 0 27 0 63 13 10
2019 NU 23 40 11 9 3 9 6 73 13 35
2019 NU-06 19 33 19 5 5 10 10 65 12 20
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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 NU 17 29 26 2 23 2 0 18 82 45
2024 NU-04 0 33 37 0 30 0 0 0 100 10
2024 NU-06 30 39 0 0 20 10 0 33 67 10
2022 NU 17 25 18 6 34 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 5 24 15 0 56 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 31 32 18 0 19 0 0 10
2020 NU 8 23 19 27 23 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 0 17 8 50 25 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 27 18 9 27 0 0 10
2019 NU 23 17 26 20 14 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 24 19 29 19 10 0 0 20

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 NU 19 34 23 6 18 0 0 19 81 45
2024 NU-04 51 21 20 0 7 0 0 51 49 10
2024 NU-06 0 32 49 0 19 0 0 0 100 10
2022 NU 15 37 24 5 13 0 5 45
2022 NU-04 18 40 26 5 5 0 6 15
2022 NU-06 12 20 49 9 10 0 0 10
2020 NU 17 15 29 13 27 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 17 17 42 25 0 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 9 27 9 45 0 0 10
2019 NU 14 37 37 11 0 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 14 43 33 10 0 0 0 20

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 NU 21 32 13 10 23 0 0 21 79 45
2024 NU-04 51 30 11 0 7 0 0 51 49 10
2024 NU-06 0 42 39 10 10 0 0 0 100 10
2022 NU 19 38 22 8 9 0 5 45
2022 NU-04 6 52 31 5 0 0 6 15
2022 NU-06 12 61 17 0 9 0 0 10
2020 NU 19 35 17 10 17 0 2 50
2020 NU-04 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 0 36 18 9 36 0 0 10
2019 NU 15 35 35 12 3 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 10 35 40 10 5 0 0 20

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 NU 10 26 24 13 27 0 0 10 90 45
2024 NU-04 32 9 10 11 38 0 0 32 68 10
2024 NU-06 9 31 20 11 29 0 0 9 91 10
2022 NU 17 28 19 17 15 0 5 45
2022 NU-04 12 36 20 19 6 0 6 15
2022 NU-06 21 14 37 8 19 0 0 10
2020 NU 27 10 15 15 33 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 50 17 25 0 8 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 0 9 36 36 0 0 10
2019 NU 20 31 14 20 14 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 24 24 24 14 14 0 0 20

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 NU 54 24 10 0 10 0 2 55 45 45
2024 NU-04 73 11 9 0 7 0 0 73 27 10
2024 NU-06 52 9 28 0 10 0 0 52 48 10
2022 NU 31 21 24 11 10 0 3 45
2022 NU-04 43 28 14 10 5 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 21 43 27 9 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 17 25 15 17 27 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 8 42 8 33 8 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 27 27 18 18 0 0 10
2019 NU 44 35 18 0 3 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 50 35 15 0 0 0 0 20

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 NU 23 19 22 7 28 0 0 23 77 45
2024 NU-04 30 0 32 0 38 0 0 30 70 10
2024 NU-06 10 30 31 10 20 0 0 10 90 10
2022 NU 14 27 32 8 19 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 23 22 11 23 20 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 0 62 38 0 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 15 25 19 19 23 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 8 25 17 25 25 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 36 18 9 27 0 0 10
2019 NU 15 41 29 3 12 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 15 40 25 5 15 0 0 20

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 NU 8 35 22 16 19 0 0 8 92 45
2024 NU-04 0 40 18 22 21 0 0 0 100 10
2024 NU-06 0 40 30 19 11 0 0 0 100 10
2022 NU 6 34 25 11 23 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 18 37 5 11 29 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 0 48 14 20 19 0 0 10
2020 NU 27 31 25 6 10 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 25 25 42 0 8 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 0 36 45 9 9 0 0 10
2019 NU 23 26 23 20 9 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 24 24 29 14 10 0 0 20

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 NU 7 32 23 11 27 0 0 7 93 45
2024 NU-04 20 20 22 0 39 0 0 20 80 10
2024 NU-06 11 20 50 19 0 0 0 11 89 10
2022 NU 12 29 22 11 24 0 3 45
2022 NU-04 0 38 27 15 20 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 0 46 27 8 19 0 0 10
2020 NU 15 31 17 21 17 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 17 33 25 17 8 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 18 27 27 18 0 0 10
2019 NU 14 29 31 14 11 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 14 33 33 10 10 0 0 20

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 NU 17 34 22 9 18 0 0 17 83 45
2024 NU-04 11 39 19 10 21 0 0 11 89 10
2024 NU-06 9 53 28 9 0 0 0 9 91 10
2022 NU 10 18 29 18 22 0 3 45
2022 NU-04 5 34 27 14 20 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 8 21 35 18 18 0 0 10
2020 NU 17 33 15 25 10 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 0 50 17 25 8 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 9 9 18 55 9 0 0 10
2019 NU 20 23 20 11 26 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 14 29 24 10 24 0 0 20

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 NU 27 33 19 7 11 2 0 27 73 45
2024 NU-04 12 31 27 11 20 0 0 12 88 10
2024 NU-06 31 49 0 11 0 9 0 34 66 10
2022 NU 32 17 21 8 21 2 0 45
2022 NU-04 18 20 6 24 26 6 0 15
2022 NU-06 47 25 0 0 28 0 0 10
2020 NU 38 35 10 6 10 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 9 27 18 18 0 0 10
2019 NU 46 23 20 6 6 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 48 14 24 10 5 0 0 20

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 NU 31 35 10 15 9 0 0 31 69 45
2024 NU-04 42 9 17 21 11 0 0 42 58 10
2024 NU-06 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 20 80 10
2022 NU 53 22 13 7 5 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 38 24 14 19 6 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 49 19 14 9 9 0 0 10
2020 NU 27 29 17 13 15 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 8 33 0 33 25 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 18 36 9 18 0 0 10

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 NU 23 15 23 14 25 0 0 23 77 45
2024 NU-06 11 29 31 9 19 0 0 11 89 10
2022 NU 27 34 23 9 7 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 29 55 10 6 0 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 19 28 36 18 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 2 26 19 19 34 0 0 45
2020 NU-04 8 8 25 17 42 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 0 18 27 27 27 0 0 10
2019 NU 32 29 26 6 6 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 29 24 33 5 10 0 0 20

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 NU 27 16 15 9 30 0 4 28 72 45
2024 NU-04 38 20 10 0 32 0 0 38 62 10
2024 NU-06 41 11 10 9 29 0 0 41 59 10
2022 NU 47 28 14 3 6 2 0 45
2022 NU-04 48 25 12 0 15 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 66 11 14 9 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 35 31 17 10 6 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 42 25 25 8 0 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 64 9 9 0 0 0 10
2019 NU 51 31 11 3 3 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 52 29 10 5 5 0 0 20

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 NU 38 30 8 9 15 0 0 38 62 45
2024 NU-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 30 10
2024 NU-06 41 21 19 0 19 0 0 41 59 10
2022 NU 42 18 26 5 8 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 33 22 39 6 0 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 53 9 29 0 8 0 0 10
2020 NU 23 35 15 23 4 0 0 50
2020 NU-04 33 42 0 25 0 0 0 10
2020 NU-06 18 27 36 18 0 0 0 10

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 NU 63 4 14 2 7 2 8 70 30 45
2024 NU-04 79 0 11 0 11 0 0 79 21 10
2024 NU-06 61 10 0 0 9 9 10 76 24 10

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 NU 47 13 16 8 14 0 2 48 52 45
2024 NU-04 59 9 11 0 21 0 0 59 41 10
2024 NU-06 31 40 10 20 0 0 0 31 69 10

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 NU 75 9 5 4 2 2 2 78 22 45
2024 NU-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 NU-06 80 0 0 11 0 9 0 88 12 10
2022 NU 65 14 7 6 7 3 0 45
2022 NU-04 53 6 17 5 19 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 77 6 6 2 4 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 75 0 8 0 8 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 10
2019 NU 71 9 9 11 0 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 76 10 5 10 0 0 0 20

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 NU 63 31 2 2 0 0 2 64 36 45
2024 NU-04 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 51 49 10
2024 NU-06 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 71 29 10
2022 NU 68 16 3 7 6 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 55 26 5 5 9 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 86 0 0 14 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 58 19 8 2 8 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 58 0 25 0 8 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 10
2019 NU 46 34 3 14 3 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 43 38 5 10 5 0 0 20

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 NU 54 15 15 2 14 0 0 54 46 45
2024 NU-04 52 20 7 0 21 0 0 52 48 10
2024 NU-06 59 19 11 11 0 0 0 59 41 10
2022 NU 49 26 9 5 11 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 11 34 20 5 30 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 81 0 9 0 10 0 0 10
2020 NU 54 23 13 2 4 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 75 8 8 0 0 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 10
2019 NU 44 24 18 15 0 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 38 24 24 14 0 0 0 20

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 NU 59 13 2 2 0 0 24 78 22 45
2024 NU-04 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 10
2024 NU-06 40 28 0 0 0 0 32 59 41 10
2022 NU 65 8 1 8 5 0 11 45
2022 NU-04 69 6 5 0 9 0 11 15
2022 NU-06 69 8 0 14 0 0 8 10
2020 NU 57 15 6 0 2 0 19 45
2020 NU-04 67 0 8 0 0 0 25 10
2020 NU-06 45 27 9 0 0 0 18 10
2019 NU 46 17 3 6 0 0 29 35
2019 NU-06 48 14 0 5 0 0 33 20

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 NU 77 14 7 0 0 2 0 79 21 45
2024 NU-04 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 89 11 10
2024 NU-06 81 9 0 0 0 9 0 90 10 10
2022 NU 63 15 10 9 3 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 62 6 10 15 6 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 35 40 10 8 2 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 17 67 0 8 0 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 10
2019 NU 66 20 9 6 0 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 67 24 10 0 0 0 0 20

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 NU 39 19 11 9 21 0 2 39 61 45
2024 NU-04 31 9 0 17 42 0 0 31 69 10
2024 NU-06 30 19 42 0 9 0 0 30 70 10
2022 NU 36 8 10 16 30 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 42 0 25 0 33 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 35 23 18 23 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 44 25 6 8 13 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 17 17 8 8 42 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 10
2019 NU 63 20 11 3 0 0 3 35
2019 NU-06 71 14 10 5 0 0 0 20

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 NU 53 21 13 5 8 0 0 53 47 45
2024 NU-04 80 11 0 0 9 0 0 80 20 10
2024 NU-06 41 31 19 10 0 0 0 41 59 10
2022 NU 57 30 10 1 1 0 0 45
2022 NU-04 46 34 15 0 5 0 0 15
2022 NU-06 58 31 11 0 0 0 0 10
2020 NU 44 29 17 2 0 2 6 50
2020 NU-04 42 25 25 0 0 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 18 55 9 9 0 9 0 10
2019 NU 42 33 24 0 0 0 0 35
2019 NU-06 45 25 30 0 0 0 0 20

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 NU 0 31 45 16 8 0 0 31 24 45
2024 NU-04 0 41 41 11 7 0 0 41 18 10
2024 NU-06 0 20 69 11 0 0 0 20 11 10
2022 NU 9 25 35 19 11 0 0 34 30 45
2022 NU-04 0 40 5 33 22 0 0 40 54 15
2022 NU-06 8 21 52 10 9 0 0 29 19 10
2020 NU 8 23 44 15 10 0 0 31 25 50
2020 NU-04 17 25 33 17 8 0 0 42 25 10
2020 NU-06 0 9 64 9 18 0 0 9 27 10
2019 NU 3 54 31 11 0 0 0 57 11 35
2019 NU-06 0 57 38 5 0 0 0 57 5 20

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 NU 15 22 42 19 2 0 0 21 37 45
2024 NU-04 29 0 40 22 9 0 0 32 29 10
2024 NU-06 10 31 59 0 0 0 0 0 41 10
2022 NU 8 28 35 21 8 0 0 28 36 45
2022 NU-04 15 35 22 12 16 0 0 28 50 15
2022 NU-06 0 36 32 32 0 0 0 32 36 10
2020 NU 29 23 29 15 4 0 0 19 52 50
2020 NU-04 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 8 67 10
2020 NU-06 18 27 55 0 0 0 0 0 45 10
2019 NU 3 17 49 20 11 0 0 31 20 35
2019 NU-06 5 10 52 29 5 0 0 33 14 20

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 NU 17 44 11 15 9 2 2 63 25 45
2024 NU-04 31 59 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2024 NU-06 11 49 19 21 0 0 0 60 21 10
2022 NU 22 36 13 16 12 2 0 59 28 45
2022 NU-04 18 21 5 40 16 0 0 39 56 15
2022 NU-06 21 52 10 0 9 8 0 80 10 10
2020 NU 29 31 19 19 0 2 0 62 19 50
2020 NU-04 17 50 17 8 0 8 0 73 9 10
2020 NU-06 36 0 45 18 0 0 0 36 18 10
2019 NU 35 41 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 35
2019 NU-06 45 30 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 NU 8 24 34 28 6 45
2024 NU-04 32 9 30 29 0 10
2024 NU-06 0 20 42 28 10 10
2022 NU 11 22 48 12 7 45
2022 NU-04 5 22 31 19 22 15
2022 NU-06 8 9 82 0 0 10

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 NU 49 36 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 45
2024 NU-04 40 50 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2024 NU-06 30 59 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2022 NU 32 30 20 9 10 0 0 61 18 45
2022 NU-04 23 22 34 0 22 0 0 45 22 15
2022 NU-06 29 42 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2020 NU 29 33 17 6 6 8 0 68 14 50
2020 NU-04 25 42 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 10
2020 NU-06 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10

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 NU 34 22 10 16 18 0 0 55 34 45
2024 NU-04 30 30 0 20 21 0 0 60 40 10
2024 NU-06 30 19 10 20 22 0 0 49 42 10
2022 NU 25 31 11 15 19 0 0 55 34 45
2022 NU-04 16 22 14 15 33 0 0 39 48 15
2022 NU-06 29 32 9 9 20 0 0 62 29 10
2020 NU 21 31 15 19 15 0 0 52 33 50
2020 NU-04 8 33 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 10
2020 NU-06 9 45 9 18 18 0 0 55 36 10

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 NU 47 31 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 45
2024 NU-04 40 50 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2024 NU-06 39 28 0 21 11 0 0 68 32 10
2022 NU 28 36 11 10 16 0 0 63 25 45
2022 NU-04 12 42 19 6 22 0 0 53 28 15
2022 NU-06 39 32 9 0 20 0 0 71 20 10
2020 NU 31 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 15 50
2020 NU-04 8 50 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 10
2020 NU-06 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10

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 NU 23 44 4 11 16 0 2 68 28 45
2024 NU-04 32 39 0 9 21 0 0 70 30 10
2024 NU-06 9 51 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2022 NU 22 19 19 18 23 0 0 40 40 45
2022 NU-04 10 24 10 20 36 0 0 34 56 15
2022 NU-06 29 23 19 19 9 0 0 53 28 10
2020 NU 21 15 42 10 10 2 0 36 21 50
2020 NU-04 17 25 50 0 8 0 0 42 8 10
2020 NU-06 9 0 55 18 18 0 0 9 36 10
2019 NU 17 37 17 17 11 0 0 54 29 35
2019 NU-06 19 33 19 14 14 0 0 52 29 20

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 NU 11 55 6 17 11 0 0 66 28 20
2022 NU 8 52 21 10 9 0 0 60 19 20
2020 NU 14 43 7 36 0 0 0 57 36 15
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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 NU 40 60 45
2024 NU-04 32 68 10
2024 NU-06 28 72 10
2022 NU 18 82 45
2022 NU-04 17 83 15
2022 NU-06 37 63 10
2020 NU 8 92 50
2020 NU-04 0 100 10
2020 NU-06 18 82 10
2019 NU 20 80 35
2019 NU-06 19 81 20

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 NU 67 33 20
2022 NU 46 54 10

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 NU 64 36 20
2022 NU 63 37 10

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 NU 40 43 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10

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 NU 42 25 9 13 5 0 6 72 19 45
2024 NU-04 40 30 11 9 11 0 0 70 20 10
2024 NU-06 40 28 11 10 10 0 0 69 20 10
2022 NU 28 36 18 4 9 5 0 67 14 45
2022 NU-04 10 35 27 10 17 0 0 46 27 15
2022 NU-06 21 41 20 0 9 9 0 68 10 10
2020 NU 38 27 13 10 6 4 2 69 18 50
2020 NU-04 33 8 33 0 17 8 0 45 18 10
2020 NU-06 36 27 9 0 9 9 9 78 11 10
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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 NU 33 48 45
2024 NU-04 18 82 10
2024 NU-06 20 40 10
2022 NU 62 31 45
2022 NU-04 72 22 15
2022 NU-06 37 49 10
2020 NU 52 15 50
2020 NU-04 67 8 10
2020 NU-06 36 18 10

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 NU 6 94 15
2022 NU 44 56 25
2022 NU-04 22 78 10
2020 NU 16 84 25

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 NU 0 12 13 36 32 0 6 13 73 15
2022 NU 0 17 8 29 38 0 8 19 72 25
2022 NU-04 0 29 7 15 40 0 9 32 61 10
2020 NU 8 12 12 28 36 0 4 21 67 25

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 NU 6 0 0 27 56 6 6 6 94 15
2022 NU 0 5 25 33 32 0 5 5 69 25
2022 NU-04 0 7 15 35 43 0 0 7 78 10
2020 NU 4 12 20 32 28 0 4 17 63 25

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 NU 36 10 7 5 7 5 31 57 43 45
2024 NU-04 51 0 29 0 0 0 21 64 36 10
2024 NU-06 49 0 0 0 11 10 31 81 19 10
2022 NU 31 19 17 15 9 2 9 45
2022 NU-04 31 13 28 10 12 0 6 15
2022 NU-06 36 8 8 0 11 0 36 10
2020 NU 38 19 19 10 10 0 4 50
2020 NU-04 50 8 0 17 17 0 8 10
2020 NU-06 18 18 27 9 18 0 9 10
2019 NU 32 21 6 18 21 0 3 35
2019 NU-06 33 14 10 19 24 0 0 20
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