2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Library and Archives 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 - EX

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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 40 37 6 16 0 0 0 77 16 30
2024 EX-01 46 27 5 22 0 0 0 73 22 20
2022 EX 48 40 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2022 EX-01 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 38 38 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 20

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 EX 81 16 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2024 EX-01 74 21 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 EX 74 23 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2024 EX-01 74 21 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 EX 43 27 4 16 10 0 0 70 27 30
2024 EX-01 34 22 0 27 17 0 0 56 44 20
2022 EX 63 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 43 29 0 24 5 0 0 71 29 20
2019 EX 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 44 30 6 17 3 0 0 73 20 30
2024 EX-01 40 33 10 11 5 0 0 73 16 20
2022 EX 51 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 EX-01 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 62 24 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 20
2019 EX 52 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX-01 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 EX 60 29 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 30
2024 EX-01 52 31 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2022 EX 71 24 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2019 EX 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2019 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 37 36 10 13 3 0 0 74 17 30
2024 EX-01 46 33 10 5 5 0 0 79 11 20
2022 EX 64 24 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 25
2022 EX-01 75 17 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 EX 29 29 29 10 5 0 0 57 14 20
2019 EX 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2019 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 50 37 6 7 0 0 0 86 7 30
2024 EX-01 51 33 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2022 EX 64 20 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2022 EX-01 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 38 43 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 20
2019 EX 65 26 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2019 EX-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 34 33 7 20 6 0 0 67 27 30
2024 EX-01 41 28 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 20
2022 EX 55 21 12 4 8 0 0 75 12 25
2022 EX-01 64 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 43 43 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2019 EX 35 35 22 9 0 0 0 70 9 25
2019 EX-01 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 15

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 38 49 0 4 10 0 0 86 14 30
2024 EX-01 46 44 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 20
2022 EX 60 26 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20
2022 EX-01 72 19 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 33 57 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2019 EX-01 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 63 34 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2024 EX-01 61 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 EX 75 16 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX 78 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 37 39 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 30
2024 EX-01 41 38 11 5 5 0 0 78 11 20
2022 EX 62 12 17 4 4 0 0 74 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 43 38 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2019 EX 48 30 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 25
2019 EX-01 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 60 32 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2024 EX-01 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 EX 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 EX 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 EX-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 51 43 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 30
2024 EX-01 47 43 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2022 EX 70 17 8 0 4 0 0 87 4 25
2022 EX-01 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 EX 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 58 29 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 30
2024 EX-01 57 27 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 20
2022 EX 75 12 4 4 4 0 0 87 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 44 43 3 6 0 0 3 90 7 30
2024 EX-01 47 32 5 11 0 0 5 83 11 20
2022 EX 71 13 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 38 33 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 20
2019 EX 43 48 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2019 EX-01 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 30
2024 EX-01 51 44 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 EX 66 21 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2019 EX 65 26 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2019 EX-01 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 10 33 11 26 19 0 0 44 46 30
2024 EX-01 17 34 18 16 15 0 0 51 31 20
2022 EX 21 30 12 20 17 0 0 51 37 25
2022 EX-01 21 45 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 10
2020 EX 10 19 19 38 10 0 5 30 50 20
2019 EX 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 20
2019 EX-01 31 15 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 20 29 34 13 0 0 4 14 51 30
2024 EX-01 16 26 40 12 0 0 7 12 45 20
2022 EX 16 24 21 34 5 0 0 39 40 25
2022 EX-01 9 27 27 27 11 0 0 37 35 10
2020 EX 0 19 48 24 10 0 0 33 19 20
2019 EX 0 17 43 26 13 0 0 39 17 25
2019 EX-01 0 14 50 29 7 0 0 36 14 15

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 13 22 33 24 7 0 0 31 36 30
2024 EX-01 10 21 33 29 7 0 0 35 31 20
2022 EX 8 20 29 30 13 0 0 43 28 25
2022 EX-01 0 17 36 36 11 0 0 47 17 10
2020 EX 0 14 48 29 10 0 0 38 14 20
2019 EX 4 4 43 26 22 0 0 48 9 25
2019 EX-01 0 7 43 36 14 0 0 50 7 15

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 3 22 38 29 7 0 0 37 26 30
2024 EX-01 0 15 45 28 12 0 0 40 15 20
2022 EX 4 16 37 33 9 0 0 43 20 25
2022 EX-01 0 0 45 44 11 0 0 55 0 10
2020 EX 0 15 55 25 5 0 0 30 15 20
2019 EX 0 13 30 52 4 0 0 57 13 25
2019 EX-01 0 7 43 43 7 0 0 50 7 15

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 34 29 20 10 8 0 0 18 63 30
2024 EX-01 27 26 22 12 13 0 0 24 54 20
2022 EX 28 30 28 4 9 0 0 13 58 25
2022 EX-01 17 37 18 9 20 0 0 29 54 10
2020 EX 48 14 29 5 5 0 0 10 62 20
2019 EX 4 35 39 22 0 0 0 22 39 25
2019 EX-01 7 29 29 36 0 0 0 36 36 15

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 7 7 34 32 21 0 0 53 13 30
2024 EX-01 6 11 35 29 19 0 0 48 17 15
2022 EX 20 37 29 0 9 0 4 10 60 25
2022 EX-01 17 18 36 0 20 0 10 22 39 10
2020 EX 5 19 29 48 0 0 0 48 24 20
2019 EX 0 17 48 22 13 0 0 35 17 25
2019 EX-01 0 21 43 14 21 0 0 36 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 22 16 38 20 4 0 0 24 38 30
2024 EX-01 21 16 39 17 7 0 0 24 37 20
2022 EX 12 25 42 4 13 4 0 18 38 25
2022 EX-01 0 17 45 9 28 0 0 38 17 10
2020 EX 5 25 55 10 5 0 0 15 30 20
2019 EX 9 26 57 9 0 0 0 9 35 25
2019 EX-01 0 29 64 7 0 0 0 7 29 15

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 0 16 26 38 20 0 0 58 16 30
2024 EX-01 0 16 26 35 23 0 0 58 16 20
2022 EX 4 12 37 38 9 0 0 47 16 25
2022 EX-01 0 0 35 54 11 0 0 65 0 10
2020 EX 5 14 57 19 5 0 0 24 19 20
2019 EX 13 13 48 22 4 0 0 26 26 25
2019 EX-01 14 0 64 21 0 0 0 21 14 15
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 31 56 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 30
2024 EX-01 34 49 11 0 0 0 5 88 0 20
2022 EX 43 32 12 0 0 8 4 86 0 25
2022 EX-01 39 43 0 0 0 9 9 100 0 10
2020 EX 43 43 0 5 0 5 5 95 5 20
2019 EX 43 43 9 0 0 4 0 91 0 25
2019 EX-01 36 50 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2024 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 EX 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX 70 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2024 EX-01 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX 48 43 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2019 EX-01 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2024 EX-01 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 EX 63 28 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 EX 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2019 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 41 30 9 10 0 3 7 78 11 30
2024 EX-01 40 23 10 17 0 0 11 70 19 20
2022 EX 80 12 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 74 9 8 0 0 0 9 91 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 EX 34 27 10 17 0 3 10 70 19 30
2024 EX-01 34 34 5 17 0 0 11 76 19 20
2022 EX 63 24 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 25
2022 EX-01 56 17 18 0 0 0 9 80 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 EX 84 13 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2024 EX-01 79 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 EX 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 EX 78 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 48 26 9 14 0 3 0 76 14 30
2024 EX-01 58 26 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 20
2022 EX 55 20 12 4 4 4 0 79 8 25
2022 EX-01 64 18 0 9 0 9 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 29 48 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 20
2019 EX 35 57 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 25
2019 EX-01 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 51 29 10 6 0 3 0 83 7 30
2024 EX-01 58 27 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 20
2022 EX 62 25 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2022 EX-01 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 EX 68 16 9 3 0 3 0 87 3 30
2024 EX-01 63 22 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2022 EX 65 22 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2022 EX-01 60 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 65 17 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2019 EX-01 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 67 22 4 0 0 4 4 96 0 30
2024 EX-01 78 16 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 20
2022 EX 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 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 EX 55 33 3 3 3 3 0 90 7 30
2024 EX-01 69 21 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 20
2022 EX 76 12 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 71 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 EX 65 22 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2019 EX-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2024 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 EX 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EX 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2019 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 21 47 13 16 3 0 0 68 20 30
2024 EX-01 29 34 21 10 5 0 0 63 16 20
2022 EX 48 36 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 25
2022 EX-01 47 34 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2020 EX 43 48 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2019 EX 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 18 30 10 16 26 0 0 48 42 30
2024 EX-01 18 34 6 10 32 0 0 52 42 20
2022 EX 47 28 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 25
2022 EX-01 29 44 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10
2020 EX 43 38 5 10 0 0 5 85 10 20
2019 EX 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2019 EX-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 11 34 8 16 32 0 0 44 48 30
2024 EX-01 12 40 6 5 37 0 0 52 42 20
2022 EX 22 29 16 29 4 0 0 51 33 25
2022 EX-01 20 35 8 36 0 0 0 55 36 10
2020 EX 33 19 19 24 0 0 5 55 25 20
2019 EX 48 39 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2019 EX-01 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 17 33 14 23 13 0 0 51 36 30
2024 EX-01 18 39 11 11 21 0 0 57 32 20
2022 EX 31 41 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 25
2022 EX-01 29 35 8 28 0 0 0 64 28 10
2020 EX 43 43 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 20
2019 EX 50 27 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20
2019 EX-01 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2024 EX-01 63 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 EX 59 33 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2022 EX-01 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 76 5 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 20
2019 EX 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 27 50 11 6 6 0 0 77 13 30
2024 EX-01 23 45 11 10 11 0 0 68 21 20
2022 EX 42 37 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 25
2022 EX-01 28 53 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 EX 48 38 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 20
2019 EX 65 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 11 24 20 23 23 0 0 34 46 30
2024 EX-01 12 29 22 11 26 0 0 41 37 20
2022 EX 9 33 20 29 8 0 0 43 37 25
2022 EX-01 11 27 18 36 9 0 0 37 45 10
2020 EX 29 29 10 19 5 5 5 63 26 20
2019 EX 9 59 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 20
2019 EX-01 14 57 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 35 35 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 30
2024 EX-01 34 33 28 0 5 0 0 67 5 20
2022 EX 54 24 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2022 EX-01 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EX 52 29 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 20
2019 EX 43 48 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 25
2019 EX-01 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 21 33 24 13 10 0 0 53 23 30
2024 EX-01 18 38 23 10 11 0 0 56 21 20
2022 EX 43 25 21 12 0 0 0 67 12 25
2022 EX-01 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2020 EX 33 48 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 20
2019 EX 39 43 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2019 EX-01 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 28 13 17 6 10 7 19 55 22 30
2024 EX-01 29 11 17 5 5 11 21 59 16 20
2022 EX 22 9 16 20 8 0 25 40 38 25
2022 EX-01 29 18 17 17 0 0 19 58 21 10
2020 EX 32 16 11 11 5 11 16 64 21 20
2019 EX 22 35 17 0 9 0 17 68 11 25
2019 EX-01 29 36 7 0 7 0 21 82 9 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 17 47 19 6 10 0 0 64 16 30
2024 EX-01 18 34 27 11 11 0 0 52 21 20
2022 EX 26 46 8 20 0 0 0 72 20 25
2022 EX-01 29 46 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10
2020 EX 29 48 14 0 5 0 5 80 5 20
2019 EX 43 39 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 54 6 26 3 3 0 7 58 42 30
2024 EX-01 51 11 22 0 5 0 11 58 42 20
2022 EX 55 16 12 0 8 0 9 25
2022 EX-01 46 35 9 0 0 0 10 10
2020 EX 57 19 14 0 0 0 10 20
2019 EX 57 35 0 4 0 0 4 25
2019 EX-01 64 29 0 0 0 0 7 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 80 0 3 0 0 0 17 96 4 30
2024 EX-01 73 0 5 0 0 0 21 93 7 20

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 EX 71 9 3 0 0 7 10 85 15 30
2024 EX-01 57 10 5 0 0 11 17 78 22 20
2022 EX 60 13 17 0 4 0 5 25
2022 EX-01 70 9 10 0 0 0 11 10
2020 EX 86 5 0 0 0 0 10 20
2019 EX 87 9 0 0 0 0 4 25
2019 EX-01 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 80 0 3 3 0 3 10 93 7 30
2024 EX-01 73 0 5 0 0 5 17 93 7 20

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 EX 74 10 3 3 0 0 10 82 18 30
2024 EX-01 73 5 5 0 0 0 17 87 13 20

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 EX 25 39 6 10 16 0 3 66 27 30
2024 EX-01 30 38 11 11 11 0 0 68 22 20
2022 EX 37 25 0 12 17 0 9 68 32 25
2022 EX-01 37 44 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2020 EX 19 38 24 10 5 0 5 60 15 20
2019 EX 39 13 4 26 13 0 4 55 41 25
2019 EX-01 50 21 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 39 48 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 30
2024 EX-01 36 43 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 20
2022 EX 67 20 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 25
2022 EX-01 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 48 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2019 EX 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 35 42 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 30
2024 EX-01 42 32 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 20
2022 EX 47 25 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 25
2022 EX-01 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 EX 38 52 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 EX-01 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 17 46 17 10 7 3 0 66 17 30
2024 EX-01 23 50 5 11 5 5 0 78 17 20
2022 EX 17 29 29 25 0 0 0 46 25 25
2022 EX-01 37 36 18 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 EX 48 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 52 39 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2019 EX-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 10 13 47 14 7 10 0 26 22 30
2024 EX-01 12 16 45 11 5 11 0 31 18 20
2022 EX 13 21 41 17 4 4 0 36 22 25
2022 EX-01 28 18 36 10 0 9 0 50 11 10
2020 EX 35 30 30 5 0 0 0 65 5 20

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 EX 47 24 3 13 7 3 3 76 21 30
2024 EX-01 46 16 5 16 11 5 0 66 29 20
2022 EX 62 21 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2022 EX-01 56 27 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 EX 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 EX 0 4 6 10 41 7 32 84 6 30
2024 EX-01 0 6 5 10 40 11 27 82 10 20
2022 EX 0 0 8 13 43 0 37 87 0 25
2022 EX-01 0 0 0 18 46 0 36 100 0 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 EX 4 13 33 7 7 27 10 27 21 30
2024 EX-01 6 6 28 5 11 33 11 21 29 20
2022 EX 5 9 32 8 0 42 4 25 15 25
2022 EX-01 11 0 26 18 0 37 9 20 33 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 EX 54 33 6 3 3 0 0 87 7 30
2024 EX-01 52 32 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2022 EX 51 41 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2022 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX 52 39 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2019 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 35 34 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 30
2024 EX-01 36 22 21 16 5 0 0 58 21 20
2022 EX 47 33 8 12 0 0 0 79 12 25
2022 EX-01 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 EX 43 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2019 EX 61 17 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 25
2019 EX-01 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 28 33 10 22 7 0 0 61 29 30
2024 EX-01 30 28 5 26 11 0 0 58 37 20
2022 EX 55 29 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2022 EX-01 56 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 48 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2019 EX 52 26 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 25
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 37 24 26 6 7 0 0 61 13 30
2024 EX-01 34 18 32 5 11 0 0 52 16 20
2022 EX 54 21 4 12 4 4 0 79 17 25
2022 EX-01 73 10 8 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 40 30 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2019 EX 39 30 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 25
2019 EX-01 36 29 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 15

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 EX 40 30 30 30
2024 EX-01 49 29 22 20
2022 EX 29 50 21 25
2022 EX-01 18 46 36 10
2020 EX 45 25 30 20
2019 EX 43 26 30 25
2019 EX-01 43 29 29 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 27 24 41 8 0 0 10
2019 EX 20 30 30 0 0 20 10
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX-01 0 100 10
2020 EX 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 20 23 10 4 6 30 6 69 16 30
2022 EX 30 12 17 4 0 37 0 67 6 25
2020 EX 33 33 10 0 0 24 0 88 0 20
2019 EX 30 35 9 4 0 17 4 83 6 25
2019 EX-01 21 29 7 7 0 29 7 78 11 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 33 30 23 0 3 10 0 71 4 30
2024 EX-01 34 17 27 0 5 17 0 61 6 20
2022 EX 26 33 29 4 0 9 0 64 4 25
2020 EX 48 33 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2019 EX 43 35 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 25
2019 EX-01 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
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Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX-01 0 100 20
2019 EX 0 100 25
2019 EX-01 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 21 19 13 3 0 40 3 71 6 30
2020 EX 33 19 19 0 0 29 0 73 0 20
2019 EX 22 22 17 0 0 39 0 71 0 25
2019 EX-01 14 21 21 0 0 43 0 63 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 30 26 30 0 3 10 0 62 4 30
2024 EX-01 29 22 27 0 5 17 0 61 7 20
2020 EX 38 29 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 20
2019 EX 39 39 17 0 0 4 0 82 0 25
2019 EX-01 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
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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 EX 83 10 4 0 0 3 0 86 14 30
2024 EX-01 72 17 6 0 0 5 0 76 24 20
2022 EX 75 12 8 0 0 0 4 25
2022 EX-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 EX 76 14 10 0 0 0 0 20
2019 EX 52 26 9 9 4 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 10 17 19 31 22 0 0 10 90 30
2024 EX-01 17 23 15 29 16 0 0 17 83 20
2022 EX 5 13 37 25 20 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 11 10 36 27 17 0 0 10
2020 EX 10 10 19 33 29 0 0 20
2019 EX 4 26 39 22 9 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 7 21 43 14 14 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 14 27 23 23 14 0 0 14 86 30
2024 EX-01 23 23 22 21 12 0 0 23 77 20
2022 EX 13 33 21 29 4 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 29 37 18 17 0 0 0 10
2020 EX 14 33 29 10 14 0 0 20
2019 EX 13 43 30 9 4 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 7 24 14 28 27 0 0 7 93 30
2024 EX-01 6 24 12 29 29 0 0 6 94 15
2022 EX 9 9 17 29 36 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 11 19 17 27 26 0 0 10
2020 EX 14 0 24 29 33 0 0 20
2019 EX 13 26 30 17 13 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 21 29 29 7 14 0 0 15

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 EX 17 13 30 10 19 3 8 19 81 30
2024 EX-01 28 5 17 16 15 5 13 34 66 20
2022 EX 26 20 25 24 4 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 30 35 18 17 0 0 0 10
2020 EX 24 14 33 19 10 0 0 20
2019 EX 22 30 30 13 0 0 4 25
2019 EX-01 29 36 14 14 0 0 7 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 21 24 25 17 13 0 0 21 79 30
2024 EX-01 30 28 21 16 5 0 0 30 70 20
2022 EX 21 46 21 12 0 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 37 46 8 9 0 0 0 10
2020 EX 25 20 15 25 15 0 0 20
2019 EX 17 43 30 9 0 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 21 43 36 0 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 24 27 16 14 19 0 0 24 76 30
2024 EX-01 24 29 16 0 31 0 0 24 76 20
2022 EX 30 33 4 20 13 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 29 35 8 17 10 0 0 10
2020 EX 48 38 10 0 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 20
2019 EX-01 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 15

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 EX 21 24 10 13 33 0 0 21 79 30
2024 EX-01 23 28 6 0 42 0 0 23 77 20
2022 EX 9 26 37 12 17 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 11 45 17 9 18 0 0 10
2020 EX 24 24 33 5 10 0 5 20
2019 EX 14 50 18 18 0 0 0 20
2019 EX-01 8 62 15 15 0 0 0 15

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 EX 27 14 25 17 16 0 0 27 73 30
2024 EX-01 23 24 21 11 21 0 0 23 77 20
2022 EX 31 29 24 4 13 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 38 26 17 0 18 0 0 10
2020 EX 35 25 35 0 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 20
2019 EX-01 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 24 23 30 10 10 0 4 25 75 30
2024 EX-01 35 11 27 5 16 0 6 37 63 20
2022 EX 55 16 9 12 8 0 0 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 0 9 9 0 0 10
2020 EX 48 24 10 10 5 0 5 20
2019 EX 59 14 14 9 5 0 0 20
2019 EX-01 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 15

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 EX 57 20 17 0 3 0 4 59 41 30
2024 EX-01 45 22 22 0 5 0 6 48 52 20
2022 EX 47 28 8 8 4 5 0 25
2022 EX-01 64 26 0 0 0 10 0 10
2020 EX 14 38 19 14 10 0 5 20

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 EX 44 26 17 0 13 0 0 44 56 30
2024 EX-01 35 33 16 0 16 0 0 35 65 20
2022 EX 34 24 33 4 0 5 0 25
2022 EX-01 38 17 35 0 0 10 0 10
2020 EX 20 25 30 15 5 0 5 20
2019 EX 18 50 18 14 0 0 0 20
2019 EX-01 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 15

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 EX 61 16 10 3 10 0 0 61 39 30
2024 EX-01 51 16 16 5 11 0 0 51 49 20
2022 EX 75 12 5 0 0 0 8 25
2022 EX-01 64 18 10 0 0 0 9 10
2020 EX 67 19 5 5 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 20
2019 EX-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 15

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 EX 64 23 13 0 0 0 0 64 36 30
2024 EX-01 46 32 22 0 0 0 0 46 54 20
2022 EX 59 33 4 0 0 0 4 25
2022 EX-01 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 EX 33 43 10 5 5 0 5 20

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 EX 73 10 0 0 3 7 7 84 16 30
2024 EX-01 59 18 0 0 0 12 11 77 23 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 66 17 0 3 3 4 7 73 27 30
2024 EX-01 59 18 0 6 0 6 11 72 28 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 69 7 10 3 0 4 7 77 23 30
2024 EX-01 60 12 11 0 0 6 11 72 28 15
2022 EX 63 12 9 0 0 0 17 25
2022 EX-01 64 17 0 0 0 0 18 10
2020 EX 90 5 0 0 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 73 14 5 5 0 0 5 20
2019 EX-01 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 15

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 EX 48 35 14 3 0 0 0 48 52 30
2024 EX-01 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 47 53 15
2022 EX 59 20 4 12 0 0 5 25
2022 EX-01 64 27 0 0 0 0 10 10
2020 EX 50 30 10 5 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 43 30 13 9 4 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 15

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 EX 59 14 4 10 10 0 3 61 39 30
2024 EX-01 66 11 6 6 6 0 5 70 30 15
2022 EX 59 12 8 8 0 0 13 25
2022 EX-01 73 9 9 0 0 0 10 10
2020 EX 67 19 5 5 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 74 9 4 0 9 0 4 25
2019 EX-01 86 7 0 0 7 0 0 15

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 EX 52 37 7 4 0 0 0 52 48 30
2024 EX-01 60 29 5 6 0 0 0 60 40 15
2022 EX 51 25 16 0 4 0 5 25
2022 EX-01 65 17 8 0 0 0 10 10
2020 EX 43 43 10 0 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 48 30 17 4 0 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 15

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 EX 65 21 14 0 0 0 0 65 35 30
2024 EX-01 59 24 17 0 0 0 0 59 41 15
2022 EX 71 12 4 0 0 0 13 25
2022 EX-01 73 9 9 0 0 0 10 10
2020 EX 76 19 0 0 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 EX 69 21 3 0 3 0 3 71 29 30
2024 EX-01 60 29 0 0 6 0 5 63 37 15
2022 EX 75 4 9 0 4 0 8 25
2022 EX-01 73 9 10 0 9 0 0 10
2020 EX 81 5 10 0 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 91 4 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 EX 66 24 7 3 0 0 0 66 34 30
2024 EX-01 70 18 6 6 0 0 0 70 30 15
2022 EX 59 20 8 4 0 0 9 25
2022 EX-01 64 27 0 0 0 0 10 10
2020 EX 48 33 10 5 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 61 22 13 0 4 0 0 25
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 15

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 EX 0 25 33 30 13 0 0 25 42 30
2024 EX-01 0 35 27 27 11 0 0 35 37 20
2022 EX 0 13 59 16 12 0 0 13 28 25
2022 EX-01 0 20 63 17 0 0 0 20 17 10
2020 EX 5 33 24 24 10 0 5 40 35 20
2019 EX 17 22 57 4 0 0 0 39 4 25
2019 EX-01 14 21 64 0 0 0 0 36 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 19 38 33 10 0 0 0 10 57 30
2024 EX-01 11 39 33 17 0 0 0 17 50 20
2022 EX 4 28 46 17 4 0 0 21 32 25
2022 EX-01 0 25 46 28 0 0 0 28 25 10
2020 EX 5 38 29 19 5 0 5 25 45 20
2019 EX 9 14 32 23 23 0 0 45 23 20
2019 EX-01 15 23 15 23 23 0 0 46 38 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 24 33 16 10 10 7 0 62 21 30
2024 EX-01 35 10 21 11 11 11 0 51 25 20
2022 EX 30 38 25 8 0 0 0 68 8 25
2022 EX-01 37 28 27 9 0 0 0 65 9 10
2020 EX 52 29 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 20
2019 EX 27 59 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2019 EX-01 21 57 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 4 40 40 9 6 30
2024 EX-01 6 28 56 0 11 20
2022 EX 9 38 29 25 0 25
2022 EX-01 11 36 27 27 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 EX 58 16 19 0 3 4 0 77 3 30
2024 EX-01 68 11 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20
2022 EX 64 16 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 EX 50 35 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 20

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 EX 56 24 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 30
2024 EX-01 67 22 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2022 EX 59 12 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 38 43 5 0 10 0 5 85 10 20

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 EX 64 23 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2024 EX-01 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 EX 67 12 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 65 20 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20

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 EX 28 36 13 20 3 0 0 64 23 30
2024 EX-01 30 27 16 22 5 0 0 57 27 20
2022 EX 18 41 20 16 4 0 0 60 21 25
2022 EX-01 29 44 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 10
2020 EX 33 57 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2019 EX 29 48 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2019 EX-01 25 42 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 EX 22 55 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 30
2024 EX-01 24 49 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 20
2022 EX 13 46 20 16 4 0 0 59 21 25
2022 EX-01 19 27 35 18 0 0 0 47 18 10
2020 EX 40 45 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2019 EX 26 57 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2019 EX-01 14 57 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 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 EX 17 83 30
2024 EX-01 22 78 20
2022 EX 4 96 25
2022 EX-01 10 90 10
2020 EX 0 100 20
2019 EX 14 86 20
2019 EX-01 14 86 15

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 EX 58 23 6 9 3 0 0 81 13 30
2024 EX-01 68 21 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2022 EX 59 24 8 4 0 0 4 87 5 25
2022 EX-01 65 17 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
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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 EX 4 86 30
2024 EX-01 6 78 20
2022 EX 8 87 25
2022 EX-01 0 90 10
2020 EX 10 81 20

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 EX 53 10 0 6 10 0 20 66 34 30
2024 EX-01 56 11 0 5 6 0 21 71 29 20
2022 EX 63 13 0 4 8 0 12 25
2022 EX-01 56 27 0 0 9 0 8 10
2020 EX 57 14 19 5 0 0 5 20
2019 EX 48 26 17 4 0 0 4 25
2019 EX-01 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 15
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