2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Library and Archives Canada by Question 98. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 44 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 790
2024 Part-time 45 41 0 8 5 0 0 86 14 30
2022 Full-time 36 48 3 11 2 0 0 83 14 640
2022 Part-time 45 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 30
2020 Full-time 33 46 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 670
2020 Part-time 32 55 3 11 0 0 0 87 11 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 66 22 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 790
2024 Part-time 67 25 3 0 5 0 0 92 5 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 55 28 7 8 1 0 0 84 9 790
2024 Part-time 57 29 5 4 5 0 0 86 9 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 33 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 790
2024 Part-time 49 31 6 7 8 0 0 80 15 30
2022 Full-time 47 36 7 6 2 0 1 84 9 640
2022 Part-time 62 23 6 3 0 0 7 91 3 30
2020 Full-time 34 38 11 13 5 0 0 72 17 670
2020 Part-time 39 49 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 30
2019 Full-time 50 36 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 790
2019 Part-time 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 40 13 11 3 0 0 74 14 790
2024 Part-time 41 29 13 4 11 0 2 71 15 30
2022 Full-time 36 41 9 11 3 0 0 78 13 640
2022 Part-time 46 31 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 30
2020 Full-time 35 40 13 9 2 0 1 76 11 670
2020 Part-time 42 41 3 10 0 0 3 87 10 30
2019 Full-time 34 43 10 10 3 0 0 77 12 785
2019 Part-time 37 46 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 38 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 785
2024 Part-time 45 43 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 30
2022 Full-time 49 37 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 640
2022 Part-time 68 23 4 6 0 0 0 91 6 30
2020 Full-time 40 38 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 670
2020 Part-time 43 53 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Full-time 51 35 7 6 1 0 0 87 6 785
2019 Part-time 54 29 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 34 10 7 5 1 1 77 13 790
2024 Part-time 65 23 2 2 8 0 0 88 10 30
2022 Full-time 49 33 7 7 2 1 1 83 10 640
2022 Part-time 66 22 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 30
2020 Full-time 49 32 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 665
2020 Part-time 55 31 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 30
2019 Full-time 50 30 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 790
2019 Part-time 57 22 15 0 6 0 0 80 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 38 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 790
2024 Part-time 36 43 4 4 12 0 0 79 16 30
2022 Full-time 43 36 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 640
2022 Part-time 37 43 12 4 4 0 0 80 7 30
2020 Full-time 39 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 8 675
2020 Part-time 33 61 3 0 4 0 0 94 4 30
2019 Full-time 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 790
2019 Part-time 46 43 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 37 15 12 5 0 0 67 17 790
2024 Part-time 60 21 6 6 8 0 0 81 13 30
2022 Full-time 33 36 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 640
2022 Part-time 53 24 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 30
2020 Full-time 37 36 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 675
2020 Part-time 45 33 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 30
2019 Full-time 35 39 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 790
2019 Part-time 28 55 9 3 6 0 0 83 8 35

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 46 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 790
2024 Part-time 27 48 13 7 5 0 0 74 12 30
2022 Full-time 41 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 635
2022 Part-time 45 41 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 30
2020 Full-time 38 43 10 8 2 0 0 81 9 670
2020 Part-time 46 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2019 Full-time 39 41 10 8 2 0 0 81 9 785
2019 Part-time 34 44 11 9 3 0 0 78 11 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 790
2024 Part-time 45 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 30
2022 Full-time 55 34 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 635
2022 Part-time 63 23 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 30
2020 Full-time 52 36 8 2 2 0 0 87 4 670
2020 Part-time 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 30
2019 Full-time 51 39 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 790
2019 Part-time 60 32 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 35

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 36 15 9 6 0 0 70 14 790
2024 Part-time 42 36 5 12 5 0 0 78 18 30
2022 Full-time 36 37 13 7 7 0 0 74 13 635
2022 Part-time 49 36 12 2 0 0 0 85 2 30
2020 Full-time 38 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 670
2020 Part-time 35 47 7 6 6 0 0 82 12 30
2019 Full-time 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 790
2019 Part-time 40 42 6 8 0 4 0 85 9 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 34 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 790
2024 Part-time 59 17 12 2 11 0 0 75 12 30
2022 Full-time 53 35 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 640
2022 Part-time 61 25 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2020 Full-time 53 35 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 665
2020 Part-time 48 42 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 30
2019 Full-time 55 32 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 785
2019 Part-time 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 41 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 790
2024 Part-time 26 27 22 17 8 0 0 53 25 30
2022 Full-time 32 37 15 8 6 1 1 70 14 635
2022 Part-time 29 48 11 5 7 0 0 78 12 30
2020 Full-time 34 38 15 8 4 0 0 73 13 670
2020 Part-time 35 32 14 13 6 0 0 68 18 30
2019 Full-time 36 38 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 785
2019 Part-time 43 25 26 3 0 0 3 70 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 37 15 8 3 0 0 73 12 790
2024 Part-time 41 22 16 11 10 0 0 63 20 30
2022 Full-time 39 34 14 7 4 1 1 74 12 640
2022 Part-time 40 32 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 30
2020 Full-time 39 36 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 670
2020 Part-time 36 25 18 16 3 0 3 63 19 30
2019 Full-time 40 35 14 6 5 0 0 75 10 790
2019 Part-time 46 34 12 3 3 4 0 83 5 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 33 41 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 790
2024 Part-time 50 22 18 4 5 0 0 72 10 30
2022 Full-time 36 38 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 640
2022 Part-time 54 31 8 5 0 3 0 87 5 30
2020 Full-time 32 44 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 665
2020 Part-time 33 44 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 30
2019 Full-time 36 42 11 9 1 0 1 79 10 785
2019 Part-time 46 37 8 3 3 0 3 86 6 35

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 38 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 790
2024 Part-time 57 24 11 0 8 0 0 81 8 30
2022 Full-time 48 35 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 640
2022 Part-time 50 42 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 30
2020 Full-time 48 36 10 4 1 0 0 84 6 670
2020 Part-time 40 57 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Full-time 46 38 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 785
2019 Part-time 46 46 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 31 10 5 4 0 2 81 10 790
2024 Part-time 70 23 2 2 0 0 2 95 2 30
2022 Full-time 47 27 12 6 5 1 2 77 11 640
2022 Part-time 48 28 18 3 0 0 3 79 3 30
2020 Full-time 46 30 14 5 4 0 1 77 10 675
2020 Part-time 46 39 3 3 6 0 3 87 10 30
2019 Full-time 49 31 11 5 2 0 1 81 7 785
2019 Part-time 59 17 8 3 6 0 6 81 10 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 23 36 21 9 1 2 32 31 785
2024 Part-time 0 20 34 35 12 0 0 47 20 30
2022 Full-time 8 21 32 23 11 2 3 36 31 640
2022 Part-time 3 15 39 14 26 4 0 42 18 30
2020 Full-time 7 21 39 23 9 0 1 32 28 670
2020 Part-time 0 19 28 33 14 3 3 50 21 30
2019 Full-time 5 18 38 25 13 1 0 39 23 790
2019 Part-time 9 11 36 28 13 3 0 42 21 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 19 31 21 11 3 5 35 32 785
2024 Part-time 4 26 28 6 27 2 6 36 33 30
2022 Full-time 11 20 30 18 14 3 4 34 34 640
2022 Part-time 3 24 36 14 22 0 3 36 27 30
2020 Full-time 11 20 33 22 10 2 2 33 32 670
2020 Part-time 3 13 36 19 22 0 6 45 17 30
2019 Full-time 10 18 33 20 14 3 2 36 30 790
2019 Part-time 6 22 17 20 26 3 6 50 31 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 11 28 31 19 1 4 53 18 785
2024 Part-time 0 3 21 27 45 0 5 75 3 30
2022 Full-time 5 10 30 28 22 2 4 53 16 635
2022 Part-time 0 10 21 26 37 3 4 67 10 30
2020 Full-time 5 12 29 34 19 1 1 53 17 665
2020 Part-time 3 0 23 24 41 3 7 72 3 30
2019 Full-time 3 12 27 35 21 1 2 57 15 790
2019 Part-time 0 8 20 40 32 0 0 72 8 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 20 25 17 17 2 4 35 38 790
2024 Part-time 2 20 3 42 31 2 0 75 22 30
2022 Full-time 21 20 22 14 16 2 4 32 44 635
2022 Part-time 5 21 19 22 30 0 4 54 26 30
2020 Full-time 21 26 23 15 13 1 1 28 48 670
2020 Part-time 9 13 23 22 27 3 3 52 24 30
2019 Full-time 11 17 29 21 19 1 2 41 29 785
2019 Part-time 9 9 30 30 19 3 0 50 19 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 11 25 27 22 4 6 54 18 785
2024 Part-time 7 11 22 28 24 4 5 57 19 30
2022 Full-time 11 21 22 19 17 6 4 40 36 635
2022 Part-time 9 3 22 16 33 8 10 60 14 30
2020 Full-time 9 17 26 28 17 2 2 46 27 665
2020 Part-time 6 19 27 18 20 5 6 42 27 30
2019 Full-time 6 14 27 26 21 3 3 50 21 785
2019 Part-time 9 6 31 28 12 7 8 47 17 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 16 34 20 15 3 3 38 26 785
2024 Part-time 4 18 26 23 22 0 6 48 24 30
2022 Full-time 11 18 31 20 14 4 4 36 31 640
2022 Part-time 5 17 26 13 25 13 0 44 25 30
2020 Full-time 10 18 35 22 11 3 1 34 29 670
2020 Part-time 3 14 30 16 28 3 6 49 18 30
2019 Full-time 10 19 34 20 14 2 2 36 30 785
2019 Part-time 6 20 27 14 24 3 6 42 28 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 13 39 24 15 1 2 41 19 790
2024 Part-time 8 4 39 21 29 0 0 49 12 30
2022 Full-time 6 15 34 25 16 1 3 43 22 640
2022 Part-time 0 16 37 30 17 0 0 48 16 30
2020 Full-time 5 16 40 29 9 1 0 38 22 670
2020 Part-time 6 16 43 19 12 0 3 33 23 30
2019 Full-time 9 18 41 20 10 1 1 30 28 790
2019 Part-time 3 12 46 19 20 0 0 39 15 35
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 26 29 18 8 4 9 7 65 14 790
2024 Part-time 38 17 10 2 2 11 19 79 6 30
2022 Full-time 30 27 17 6 5 9 6 68 12 640
2022 Part-time 38 22 8 5 0 12 15 82 7 30
2020 Full-time 28 35 18 7 3 6 4 69 12 670
2020 Part-time 30 25 22 0 3 9 9 69 4 30
2019 Full-time 30 31 14 7 5 8 5 70 14 785
2019 Part-time 35 34 16 6 3 3 4 74 9 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 55 28 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 790
2024 Part-time 70 16 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 30
2022 Full-time 57 27 7 3 4 1 0 85 7 640
2022 Part-time 66 31 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2020 Full-time 53 30 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 675
2020 Part-time 59 34 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2019 Full-time 50 32 6 6 5 1 0 83 11 790
2019 Part-time 40 35 16 0 8 0 0 75 8 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 58 31 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 790
2024 Part-time 69 26 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 30
2022 Full-time 62 26 4 5 3 0 0 89 7 640
2022 Part-time 85 13 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2020 Full-time 58 31 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 670
2020 Part-time 67 25 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 Full-time 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 785
2019 Part-time 61 32 2 5 0 0 0 92 5 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 35 9 2 2 2 1 86 4 790
2024 Part-time 69 16 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 30
2022 Full-time 49 36 8 3 3 1 1 86 6 640
2022 Part-time 69 25 0 0 0 3 3 100 0 30
2020 Full-time 48 38 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 670
2020 Part-time 43 41 11 3 0 0 3 87 3 30
2019 Full-time 44 37 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 785
2019 Part-time 43 36 15 5 0 0 0 79 5 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 29 10 5 3 9 6 78 10 790
2024 Part-time 49 39 2 6 0 0 4 91 7 30
2022 Full-time 42 29 11 4 4 6 4 80 8 640
2022 Part-time 55 22 11 0 0 6 7 87 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 29 11 6 3 9 6 77 11 790
2024 Part-time 50 23 9 9 2 2 4 78 13 30
2022 Full-time 39 30 12 4 4 8 4 77 9 640
2022 Part-time 52 29 7 0 0 6 7 92 0 30
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 29 12 4 2 2 6 80 7 785
2024 Part-time 44 16 8 12 0 2 19 75 15 30
2022 Full-time 48 29 11 4 2 1 6 83 6 640
2022 Part-time 40 10 7 3 3 0 38 80 9 30
2020 Full-time 51 25 12 5 2 1 4 80 7 670
2020 Part-time 31 36 12 13 0 0 8 73 14 30
2019 Full-time 49 26 12 3 4 2 5 80 7 785
2019 Part-time 47 20 7 9 3 0 15 78 14 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 32 10 8 2 1 0 78 11 785
2024 Part-time 41 32 19 4 4 0 0 73 8 30
2022 Full-time 46 31 11 7 3 1 1 78 10 640
2022 Part-time 60 21 13 0 3 0 3 84 3 30
2020 Full-time 49 32 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 670
2020 Part-time 51 31 8 4 0 0 6 87 4 30
2019 Full-time 44 32 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 785
2019 Part-time 39 37 12 6 3 0 4 79 9 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 23 13 4 3 3 1 80 7 790
2024 Part-time 56 13 7 8 2 4 10 80 12 30
2022 Full-time 52 26 10 5 3 3 2 82 8 640
2022 Part-time 64 23 2 3 0 3 6 95 3 30
2020 Full-time 54 26 10 4 4 2 1 82 7 670
2020 Part-time 48 37 3 13 0 0 0 85 13 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 32 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 785
2024 Part-time 53 22 18 4 0 3 0 77 4 30
2022 Full-time 54 30 8 5 3 1 1 85 7 635
2022 Part-time 75 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2020 Full-time 53 31 7 4 3 1 1 85 7 670
2020 Part-time 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2019 Full-time 50 29 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 790
2019 Part-time 56 27 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 65 21 5 2 2 3 2 90 5 785
2024 Part-time 79 15 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 30
2022 Full-time 65 22 4 2 3 2 2 90 5 640
2022 Part-time 84 6 3 0 6 0 0 91 6 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 55 27 8 6 3 1 0 83 8 785
2024 Part-time 51 33 14 0 2 0 0 84 2 30
2022 Full-time 57 26 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 635
2022 Part-time 71 21 0 6 3 0 0 92 8 30
2020 Full-time 59 25 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 670
2020 Part-time 63 34 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2019 Full-time 54 28 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 785
2019 Part-time 58 27 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 87 10 1 1 1 0 0 97 1 790
2024 Part-time 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 Full-time 86 11 2 0 0 0 1 98 1 640
2022 Part-time 82 15 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2019 Full-time 83 13 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 785
2019 Part-time 73 20 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 35
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 31 33 15 7 5 10 0 71 12 790
2024 Part-time 44 33 4 4 0 11 4 91 4 30
2022 Full-time 32 32 15 5 6 10 0 71 12 640
2022 Part-time 50 20 16 6 0 8 0 76 7 30
2020 Full-time 28 36 16 6 5 9 0 71 12 670
2020 Part-time 40 38 7 6 0 10 0 86 7 30
2019 Full-time 31 34 15 7 3 10 0 72 11 780
2019 Part-time 34 31 14 6 0 15 0 76 7 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 29 20 13 9 3 0 55 23 790
2024 Part-time 25 43 18 4 4 3 4 72 9 30
2022 Full-time 26 28 19 13 10 3 0 56 24 640
2022 Part-time 22 48 15 9 0 2 4 75 9 30
2020 Full-time 21 37 19 14 7 2 0 59 21 670
2020 Part-time 27 41 23 9 0 0 0 67 9 30
2019 Full-time 28 37 18 8 5 4 0 68 14 785
2019 Part-time 31 40 19 6 0 3 0 74 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 17 27 21 17 11 7 0 47 30 790
2024 Part-time 21 29 18 6 4 18 4 65 13 30
2022 Full-time 19 25 21 16 12 7 0 47 30 640
2022 Part-time 24 35 14 12 0 12 4 70 14 30
2020 Full-time 16 30 22 19 8 4 0 48 28 670
2020 Part-time 23 35 27 6 3 6 0 62 9 30
2019 Full-time 19 34 23 10 5 9 0 59 16 780
2019 Part-time 22 33 23 5 3 15 0 64 10 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 31 19 17 11 3 0 52 28 790
2024 Part-time 33 31 17 4 6 4 4 69 12 30
2022 Full-time 22 31 17 15 12 3 0 54 28 640
2022 Part-time 37 30 9 15 0 9 0 74 17 30
2020 Full-time 20 39 16 14 9 2 0 61 23 675
2020 Part-time 29 39 20 9 3 0 0 68 12 30
2019 Full-time 21 37 18 13 7 4 0 61 21 785
2019 Part-time 16 36 31 8 0 9 0 57 9 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 64 23 7 2 0 3 1 91 2 790
2024 Part-time 69 17 8 2 0 4 0 90 2 30
2022 Full-time 61 25 9 2 1 3 0 88 3 640
2022 Part-time 73 16 2 0 0 10 0 98 0 30
2020 Full-time 65 26 6 1 1 1 0 92 2 670
2020 Part-time 78 12 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2019 Full-time 63 25 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 790
2019 Part-time 47 37 6 0 0 6 3 93 0 35
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 48 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 790
2024 Part-time 36 55 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 30
2022 Full-time 31 42 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 635
2022 Part-time 41 44 5 7 0 3 0 88 7 30
2020 Full-time 29 45 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 675
2020 Part-time 32 59 7 0 3 0 0 91 3 30
2019 Full-time 35 47 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 785
2019 Part-time 40 43 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 35 22 18 9 3 0 50 28 790
2024 Part-time 28 25 21 9 7 10 0 59 18 30
2022 Full-time 16 29 20 18 14 2 0 46 33 640
2022 Part-time 30 32 14 22 0 3 0 63 23 30
2020 Full-time 14 33 23 21 6 3 0 48 28 670
2020 Part-time 26 39 17 9 3 6 0 69 13 30
2019 Full-time 17 39 22 11 6 4 0 59 18 785
2019 Part-time 24 41 14 15 3 4 0 67 18 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 40 15 11 5 5 1 67 16 790
2024 Part-time 30 41 6 18 4 2 0 72 22 30
2022 Full-time 27 39 15 9 6 4 1 68 16 635
2022 Part-time 29 44 7 10 3 4 3 78 14 30
2020 Full-time 27 39 15 12 3 4 0 68 16 670
2020 Part-time 35 26 18 10 3 0 9 67 14 30
2019 Full-time 27 37 15 9 4 6 1 69 15 790
2019 Part-time 25 29 9 23 8 3 3 58 33 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 24 43 20 8 3 2 0 69 11 785
2024 Part-time 34 53 8 0 2 3 0 90 3 30
2022 Full-time 30 38 20 7 4 2 0 69 10 640
2022 Part-time 43 37 11 3 0 7 0 86 3 30
2020 Full-time 24 44 22 5 2 3 0 70 7 670
2020 Part-time 27 49 19 6 0 0 0 76 6 30
2019 Full-time 28 38 22 6 2 3 0 68 8 790
2019 Part-time 24 34 33 3 3 3 0 60 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 18 27 18 10 10 15 2 54 24 790
2024 Part-time 36 23 11 5 2 23 0 76 9 30
2022 Full-time 19 26 20 11 10 12 2 53 24 640
2022 Part-time 30 34 7 3 3 15 9 83 7 30
2020 Full-time 19 25 19 14 10 12 2 51 27 670
2020 Part-time 34 26 19 3 0 13 6 74 3 30
2019 Full-time 19 26 20 10 9 13 3 53 23 785
2019 Part-time 15 22 33 3 12 7 8 44 17 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 21 35 17 15 8 4 0 58 24 790
2024 Part-time 30 44 7 13 2 4 0 77 16 30
2022 Full-time 23 35 15 14 11 2 0 59 25 640
2022 Part-time 40 43 2 5 0 7 3 92 5 30
2020 Full-time 18 35 21 16 9 2 0 54 25 670
2020 Part-time 30 35 19 7 6 3 0 67 13 30
2019 Full-time 27 36 16 11 7 4 0 65 18 785
2019 Part-time 24 41 15 3 6 12 0 74 10 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 21 12 4 6 2 6 52 48 790
2024 Part-time 46 21 6 0 6 0 21 58 42 30
2022 Full-time 52 22 11 4 3 2 6 640
2022 Part-time 44 14 10 0 15 0 17 30
2020 Full-time 54 22 10 6 3 1 5 675
2020 Part-time 55 17 3 7 6 4 9 30
2019 Full-time 59 20 8 4 3 1 4 790
2019 Part-time 51 19 8 9 3 0 11 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 61 9 6 4 4 2 14 73 27 790
2024 Part-time 56 8 16 0 0 0 20 70 30 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 72 7 4 1 2 5 8 83 17 785
2024 Part-time 69 7 2 2 2 2 16 84 16 30
2022 Full-time 74 8 4 1 2 4 7 635
2022 Part-time 82 4 2 0 0 0 12 30
2020 Full-time 79 8 3 2 1 3 5 670
2020 Part-time 81 0 0 0 6 7 7 30
2019 Full-time 80 6 3 1 2 3 5 785
2019 Part-time 68 9 3 0 3 6 12 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 73 6 3 1 1 2 14 87 13 790
2024 Part-time 71 0 0 2 2 2 24 95 5 30

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 65 11 6 2 3 2 11 75 25 785
2024 Part-time 65 2 4 2 2 2 24 87 13 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 32 15 16 15 5 2 50 34 790
2024 Part-time 17 31 14 5 10 3 20 62 19 30
2022 Full-time 21 34 13 15 13 2 2 57 30 640
2022 Part-time 24 26 5 13 4 14 14 69 24 30
2020 Full-time 10 29 20 21 18 2 1 40 40 670
2020 Part-time 18 35 9 14 12 3 9 61 29 30
2019 Full-time 21 28 16 15 14 3 3 52 30 790
2019 Part-time 9 26 20 11 9 4 21 47 27 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 39 20 10 4 6 0 63 15 790
2024 Part-time 29 38 5 13 2 4 8 77 17 30
2022 Full-time 24 41 19 8 5 3 0 67 14 640
2022 Part-time 36 33 12 10 0 6 3 76 11 30
2020 Full-time 19 45 19 9 3 4 0 67 13 670
2020 Part-time 28 47 13 3 3 3 3 80 6 30
2019 Full-time 24 42 18 7 4 5 0 69 11 785
2019 Part-time 26 34 22 7 3 7 3 66 10 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 41 14 5 4 4 0 76 9 790
2024 Part-time 39 41 6 2 4 0 8 86 7 30
2022 Full-time 35 38 13 7 3 3 0 75 11 640
2022 Part-time 48 40 7 0 0 3 3 92 0 30
2020 Full-time 31 47 13 4 2 2 0 80 7 670
2020 Part-time 40 46 6 3 3 0 3 89 5 30
2019 Full-time 37 42 11 5 2 3 0 82 7 790
2019 Part-time 29 53 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 41 14 6 2 8 1 75 9 785
2024 Part-time 31 50 11 2 0 5 2 86 3 30
2022 Full-time 28 36 20 5 3 8 0 70 9 640
2022 Part-time 34 36 8 3 0 19 0 86 4 30
2020 Full-time 32 42 15 4 2 5 0 78 6 670
2020 Part-time 40 38 14 0 0 5 3 85 0 30
2019 Full-time 40 36 14 3 1 6 1 81 5 785
2019 Part-time 31 36 12 12 0 9 0 74 13 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 21 21 7 3 24 1 59 13 785
2024 Part-time 29 23 28 0 0 20 0 65 0 30
2022 Full-time 25 21 25 8 2 17 2 57 12 640
2022 Part-time 15 25 12 0 0 48 0 76 0 30
2020 Full-time 25 35 22 6 2 10 0 67 9 670
2020 Part-time 27 37 20 6 4 3 3 68 10 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 34 9 6 3 7 4 80 10 785
2024 Part-time 53 35 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 30
2022 Full-time 39 34 11 5 3 5 3 80 8 635
2022 Part-time 55 41 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 30
2020 Full-time 40 36 13 5 2 3 2 79 7 670
2020 Part-time 41 43 7 3 0 4 3 90 3 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 3 3 10 7 39 6 32 74 10 790
2024 Part-time 2 2 12 9 55 0 20 80 5 30
2022 Full-time 2 4 10 8 40 6 29 74 10 635
2022 Part-time 0 7 3 7 56 0 27 86 9 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 6 16 19 4 3 45 7 45 14 790
2024 Part-time 0 6 9 4 0 79 2 29 23 30
2022 Full-time 9 14 23 2 3 46 3 44 11 640
2022 Part-time 18 8 17 0 0 57 0 61 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 790
2024 Part-time 72 22 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 30
2022 Full-time 49 34 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 640
2022 Part-time 61 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2020 Full-time 50 37 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 670
2020 Part-time 53 44 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2019 Full-time 54 32 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 790
2019 Part-time 48 44 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 41 33 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 790
2024 Part-time 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 30
2022 Full-time 41 29 15 10 6 0 0 70 15 640
2022 Part-time 57 29 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 30
2020 Full-time 36 34 17 9 4 0 0 70 14 670
2020 Part-time 54 33 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2019 Full-time 45 33 12 4 4 0 0 79 9 790
2019 Part-time 43 43 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 37 13 9 4 1 0 75 12 790
2024 Part-time 66 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 30
2022 Full-time 38 34 12 10 5 0 0 72 16 640
2022 Part-time 53 35 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 30
2020 Full-time 35 38 13 11 4 0 0 73 14 670
2020 Part-time 41 46 3 3 7 0 0 87 10 30
2019 Full-time 43 36 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 785
2019 Part-time 46 40 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 26 14 7 4 3 1 75 11 790
2024 Part-time 50 16 11 13 0 6 4 73 15 30
2022 Full-time 39 27 16 9 5 4 0 68 15 640
2022 Part-time 44 42 3 5 0 4 2 92 6 30
2020 Full-time 43 27 14 8 5 3 1 72 13 670
2020 Part-time 42 40 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 30
2019 Full-time 43 26 14 7 6 4 1 73 13 785
2019 Part-time 46 26 19 0 6 0 3 75 6 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 24 46 30 790
2024 Part-time 72 22 6 30
2022 Full-time 30 42 27 640
2022 Part-time 33 40 27 30
2020 Full-time 20 45 36 670
2020 Part-time 28 47 25 30
2019 Full-time 23 43 34 790
2019 Part-time 30 36 34 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 17 31 20 4 21 7 185
2024 Part-time 3 4 13 0 81 0 20
2022 Full-time 20 34 28 3 6 8 190
2022 Part-time 25 16 0 0 59 0 10
2020 Full-time 22 22 38 5 10 4 135
2020 Part-time 11 9 0 13 57 9 10
2019 Full-time 16 27 31 4 16 7 185
2019 Part-time 18 10 8 0 53 11 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
2024 Full-time 8 92 790
2022 Full-time 11 89 640

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 65 35 60
2022 Full-time 53 47 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 50 50 60
2022 Full-time 54 46 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 60
2022 Full-time 10 90 70

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 60
2022 Full-time 0 100 70

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 Full-time 4 96 70

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 Full-time 4 96 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 66 60
2022 Full-time 31 69 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 36 64 60
2022 Full-time 33 67 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 51 60
2022 Full-time 35 65 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 38 62 60
2022 Full-time 34 66 70

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 30 70 60
2022 Full-time 24 76 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 54 46 60
2022 Full-time 55 45 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 21 79 60
2022 Full-time 22 78 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 60
2022 Full-time 0 100 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 60
2022 Full-time 11 89 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 39 61 60
2022 Full-time 36 64 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 60
2022 Full-time 8 92 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 60
2022 Full-time 23 77 70

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 52 60
2022 Full-time 52 48 70

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 75 60
2022 Full-time 10 90 70

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 Full-time 13 87 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 88 60
2022 Full-time 19 81 70

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 93 60
2022 Full-time 11 89 70

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 Full-time 5 95 70

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 8 92 60
2022 Full-time 5 95 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 70

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 37 63 60
2022 Full-time 34 66 70

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 84 60
2022 Full-time 13 87 65

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 77 60
2022 Full-time 25 75 65

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 60
2022 Full-time 10 90 65

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 60
2022 Full-time 5 95 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 60
2022 Full-time 14 86 65

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 60
2022 Full-time 6 94 65

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 60
2022 Full-time 11 89 65

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 60
2022 Full-time 10 90 65

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 72 60
2022 Full-time 27 73 65

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 60
2022 Full-time 8 92 65

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 55 60
2022 Full-time 36 64 65

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 60
2022 Full-time 2 98 65

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 54 60
2022 Full-time 52 48 65

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 91 60
2022 Full-time 16 84 65

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 13 12 4 3 45 12 55 18 790
2024 Part-time 15 4 7 0 2 54 17 66 8 30
2022 Full-time 14 13 15 6 5 38 9 51 21 640
2020 Full-time 15 16 19 4 4 34 8 53 14 670
2020 Part-time 18 23 12 0 0 42 6 78 0 30
2019 Full-time 14 17 17 6 4 32 10 53 18 785
2019 Part-time 13 8 21 9 3 36 11 39 22 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 27 31 14 4 3 18 2 73 9 790
2024 Part-time 37 22 22 2 2 16 0 70 5 30
2022 Full-time 26 35 14 6 4 15 1 73 11 640
2022 Part-time 16 29 14 2 0 39 0 74 4 30
2020 Full-time 27 34 19 5 3 10 1 69 9 675
2020 Part-time 23 53 3 4 0 15 3 92 4 30
2019 Full-time 28 36 16 4 4 12 1 73 9 790
2019 Part-time 20 34 11 6 0 27 3 76 8 35
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 5 95 790
2022 Full-time 5 95 640
2020 Full-time 5 95 670
2020 Part-time 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 68 40
2022 Full-time 35 65 35
2020 Full-time 23 77 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 68 32 40
2022 Full-time 77 23 35
2020 Full-time 84 16 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 35
2020 Full-time 0 100 30

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 40
2022 Full-time 0 100 35
2020 Full-time 0 100 30

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 35

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 89 40
2022 Full-time 6 94 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 77 40
2022 Full-time 10 90 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 66 40
2022 Full-time 9 91 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 15 85 40
2022 Full-time 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 24 76 40
2022 Full-time 27 73 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 40
2022 Full-time 29 71 30
2020 Full-time 30 70 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 40
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30
2020 Full-time 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 80 40
2022 Full-time 19 81 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 40
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 81 40
2022 Full-time 20 80 30
2020 Full-time 27 73 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 40
2022 Full-time 0 100 30
2020 Full-time 0 100 30

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 29 71 40
2022 Full-time 33 67 30
2020 Full-time 25 75 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 30

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 14 86 40
2022 Full-time 18 82 30
2020 Full-time 16 84 30

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 40
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 58 42 40
2022 Full-time 55 45 30
2020 Full-time 62 38 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 6 94 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 40
2022 Full-time 6 94 30

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 30

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 3 97 30

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 30

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 40
2022 Full-time 23 77 30

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 26 74 40
2022 Full-time 34 66 30

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 57 40
2022 Full-time 59 41 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 0 100 40
2022 Full-time 12 88 30

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 61 39 40
2022 Full-time 73 27 30

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 90 40
2022 Full-time 14 86 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 12 13 16 3 2 45 10 55 11 790
2024 Part-time 15 8 8 2 2 51 14 67 12 30
2022 Full-time 15 14 14 3 2 45 7 60 10 635
2020 Full-time 16 16 20 4 2 36 7 56 10 670
2020 Part-time 18 23 9 0 0 42 8 82 0 30
2019 Full-time 15 15 17 2 2 39 10 59 7 785
2019 Part-time 12 21 23 9 0 29 6 51 14 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 25 33 18 4 2 16 2 71 8 790
2024 Part-time 39 20 10 6 0 25 0 79 8 30
2022 Full-time 29 31 15 5 2 17 2 74 8 635
2022 Part-time 27 32 7 5 0 29 0 83 7 30
2020 Full-time 27 34 19 5 2 12 1 71 8 670
2020 Part-time 33 33 12 4 0 15 3 81 4 30
2019 Full-time 30 36 15 3 1 13 2 77 5 790
2019 Part-time 21 30 15 6 0 29 0 71 9 35
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 48 27 12 4 6 0 3 49 51 785
2024 Part-time 42 31 6 14 3 0 4 43 57 30
2022 Full-time 46 27 13 5 6 1 2 635
2022 Part-time 48 20 20 7 6 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 39 31 17 7 5 0 0 670
2020 Part-time 30 9 32 13 12 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 37 29 17 10 7 0 1 785
2019 Part-time 36 31 14 9 8 2 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 28 24 13 11 0 1 23 77 785
2024 Part-time 57 23 12 2 2 0 4 59 41 30
2022 Full-time 22 26 24 13 14 0 0 640
2022 Part-time 45 21 23 6 5 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 24 23 27 16 10 0 0 670
2020 Part-time 28 29 32 8 0 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 26 29 25 12 8 0 1 790
2019 Part-time 32 36 23 6 3 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 29 22 7 6 0 2 34 66 785
2024 Part-time 54 27 11 2 0 0 6 58 42 30
2022 Full-time 34 28 21 9 5 0 2 635
2022 Part-time 66 5 22 5 3 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 33 30 20 11 5 0 1 670
2020 Part-time 50 26 16 3 3 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 37 29 22 8 4 0 1 785
2019 Part-time 49 32 11 9 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 23 20 15 17 0 2 24 76 785
2024 Part-time 53 21 14 4 2 3 4 56 44 30
2022 Full-time 17 20 21 16 25 1 1 640
2022 Part-time 38 21 20 15 6 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 19 21 20 19 20 0 1 670
2020 Part-time 22 28 19 16 12 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 25 24 23 14 13 1 1 785
2019 Part-time 32 31 9 14 12 2 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 58 15 7 3 3 1 13 67 33 785
2024 Part-time 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 93 7 30
2022 Full-time 55 17 8 4 3 1 11 640
2022 Part-time 54 17 7 3 0 0 19 30
2020 Full-time 54 20 12 4 3 0 7 670
2020 Part-time 50 24 3 3 0 0 19 30
2019 Full-time 62 19 7 2 2 0 7 785
2019 Part-time 77 8 0 3 0 0 12 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 35 25 18 10 11 1 1 36 64 785
2024 Part-time 47 11 26 0 12 0 4 49 51 30
2022 Full-time 38 29 17 8 6 0 1 640
2022 Part-time 47 20 4 9 9 0 12 30
2020 Full-time 30 27 21 11 10 0 1 670
2020 Part-time 49 16 16 9 7 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 39 31 16 6 7 0 1 785
2019 Part-time 48 32 12 6 3 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 32 31 19 8 6 1 2 33 67 785
2024 Part-time 56 24 9 6 5 0 0 56 44 30
2022 Full-time 35 27 19 8 8 2 2 635
2022 Part-time 66 16 16 2 0 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 30 34 21 10 5 0 1 670
2020 Part-time 28 34 22 10 3 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 35 32 19 8 4 1 1 785
2019 Part-time 39 28 18 13 3 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 28 30 20 10 9 1 1 29 71 790
2024 Part-time 39 40 11 3 2 0 4 41 59 30
2022 Full-time 27 31 18 12 9 1 2 640
2022 Part-time 45 25 16 7 0 0 7 30
2020 Full-time 26 33 23 12 5 0 1 670
2020 Part-time 38 37 14 0 6 0 6 30
2019 Full-time 31 35 20 9 4 0 1 785
2019 Part-time 38 42 14 6 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 34 33 17 7 6 1 1 35 65 785
2024 Part-time 19 41 31 6 0 0 4 20 80 30
2022 Full-time 37 27 18 8 8 1 2 640
2022 Part-time 37 35 19 6 0 0 3 30
2020 Full-time 35 30 20 10 3 1 1 670
2020 Part-time 42 30 23 0 3 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 38 31 16 9 4 0 1 785
2019 Part-time 40 44 6 5 5 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 44 29 13 6 5 1 2 45 55 790
2024 Part-time 71 12 6 4 2 0 6 75 25 30
2022 Full-time 48 24 12 7 7 1 1 635
2022 Part-time 65 12 14 6 0 2 0 30
2020 Full-time 45 26 14 7 5 0 2 670
2020 Part-time 52 24 12 0 5 0 6 30
2019 Full-time 50 26 10 7 5 1 1 785
2019 Part-time 52 31 8 3 5 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 27 11 4 4 1 1 53 47 785
2024 Part-time 57 29 4 2 2 0 6 61 39 30
2022 Full-time 47 25 15 6 6 0 1 635
2022 Part-time 51 23 18 3 5 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 28 27 23 14 8 0 0 670
2020 Part-time 31 25 26 3 11 0 3 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 40 30 16 5 5 1 1 41 59 785
2024 Part-time 57 24 8 5 2 0 4 60 40 30
2022 Full-time 39 32 17 7 3 1 1 635
2022 Part-time 45 32 14 3 6 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 31 32 22 10 4 0 1 670
2020 Part-time 44 37 15 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Full-time 38 33 17 8 3 0 1 780
2019 Part-time 44 40 16 0 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 43 19 17 8 10 0 2 44 56 785
2024 Part-time 36 30 5 12 4 2 11 42 58 30
2022 Full-time 59 20 9 5 4 1 2 640
2022 Part-time 68 8 16 0 0 0 7 30
2020 Full-time 45 27 16 8 3 0 1 665
2020 Part-time 51 23 14 6 0 0 6 30
2019 Full-time 59 25 9 3 2 0 1 785
2019 Part-time 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 46 31 14 6 2 1 1 47 53 785
2024 Part-time 51 30 14 5 0 0 0 51 49 30
2022 Full-time 47 33 12 4 4 0 1 635
2022 Part-time 45 31 18 6 0 0 0 30
2020 Full-time 30 37 20 9 4 0 0 670
2020 Part-time 28 29 27 12 0 0 3 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 70 12 4 1 1 1 11 80 20 785
2024 Part-time 76 4 2 0 4 0 15 89 11 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 64 13 6 3 4 1 10 71 29 785
2024 Part-time 76 4 2 0 4 0 15 89 11 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 77 10 4 1 2 1 5 82 18 785
2024 Part-time 86 2 0 0 4 0 8 94 6 30
2022 Full-time 76 9 4 2 2 2 4 635
2022 Part-time 83 5 2 0 0 0 10 30
2020 Full-time 81 9 3 2 2 0 4 670
2020 Part-time 78 0 3 0 0 0 20 30
2019 Full-time 78 9 5 2 3 1 2 785
2019 Part-time 82 15 3 0 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 64 22 8 3 2 1 1 65 35 785
2024 Part-time 88 4 0 0 0 0 8 96 4 30
2022 Full-time 65 19 7 2 3 1 3 635
2022 Part-time 89 6 0 0 2 0 3 30
2020 Full-time 65 22 5 3 2 0 2 665
2020 Part-time 63 16 5 0 4 0 12 30
2019 Full-time 54 27 11 4 2 0 1 780
2019 Part-time 57 32 11 0 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 66 17 8 3 4 1 2 68 32 785
2024 Part-time 86 2 2 0 2 0 8 94 6 30
2022 Full-time 66 15 7 4 4 1 3 635
2022 Part-time 78 9 10 0 0 0 3 30
2020 Full-time 69 16 7 4 2 0 2 670
2020 Part-time 76 9 3 0 0 0 12 30
2019 Full-time 66 17 7 4 3 0 1 780
2019 Part-time 78 16 6 0 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 59 10 4 2 1 0 23 78 22 780
2024 Part-time 63 0 0 0 0 0 37 100 0 30
2022 Full-time 61 10 3 1 1 0 24 635
2022 Part-time 75 0 0 0 2 0 23 30
2020 Full-time 61 10 3 2 1 0 23 670
2020 Part-time 71 0 0 0 0 0 29 30
2019 Full-time 59 10 3 1 1 0 24 780
2019 Part-time 70 3 0 0 0 0 27 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 70 17 5 1 1 1 5 74 26 780
2024 Part-time 79 11 0 0 0 0 10 87 13 30
2022 Full-time 69 15 6 1 1 1 6 640
2022 Part-time 89 7 0 0 0 0 4 30
2020 Full-time 67 18 8 1 1 0 4 675
2020 Part-time 69 13 0 0 3 0 15 30
2019 Full-time 67 18 7 1 1 0 6 785
2019 Part-time 80 6 6 3 0 0 6 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 52 19 9 5 10 1 3 54 46 785
2024 Part-time 47 19 11 9 6 2 6 50 50 30
2022 Full-time 65 14 8 3 4 1 6 640
2022 Part-time 64 12 12 7 2 0 3 30
2020 Full-time 51 21 11 6 8 0 2 670
2020 Part-time 28 31 8 4 22 0 7 30
2019 Full-time 69 14 7 3 4 0 3 785
2019 Part-time 78 3 0 4 13 0 2 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 49 27 11 6 3 0 3 50 50 785
2024 Part-time 65 19 4 0 8 0 4 68 32 30
2022 Full-time 50 28 13 4 3 1 2 640
2022 Part-time 47 18 15 10 3 0 7 30
2020 Full-time 40 30 18 6 4 1 1 670
2020 Part-time 36 24 24 5 4 0 7 30
2019 Full-time 51 28 11 4 3 0 2 785
2019 Part-time 64 16 15 3 0 0 2 35

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 33 38 12 6 0 0 44 18 790
2024 Part-time 35 38 23 0 4 0 0 73 4 30
2022 Full-time 14 28 37 14 6 0 1 43 20 640
2022 Part-time 27 42 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 30
2020 Full-time 12 33 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 670
2020 Part-time 11 32 41 14 0 0 3 44 14 30
2019 Full-time 19 37 32 10 2 0 0 56 12 790
2019 Part-time 27 41 28 3 0 0 0 68 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 11 17 38 22 11 0 0 33 29 785
2024 Part-time 6 12 30 24 27 0 0 51 19 30
2022 Full-time 8 17 38 20 16 0 0 36 26 640
2022 Part-time 4 10 31 27 24 0 4 53 14 30
2020 Full-time 10 21 37 23 10 0 0 33 30 675
2020 Part-time 8 7 44 22 17 0 3 40 15 30
2019 Full-time 7 17 34 26 16 0 0 42 23 785
2019 Part-time 3 10 28 37 19 0 2 57 14 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 20 41 20 8 4 5 0 65 13 785
2024 Part-time 19 34 17 15 0 14 0 63 17 30
2022 Full-time 27 39 17 7 4 6 0 70 12 640
2022 Part-time 26 27 19 6 0 21 0 67 8 30
2020 Full-time 31 45 15 5 2 1 0 77 7 670
2020 Part-time 29 57 6 0 6 3 0 88 6 30
2019 Full-time 22 40 21 9 3 5 0 65 12 785
2019 Part-time 14 48 8 6 5 15 3 77 13 35

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 9 25 39 21 7 790
2024 Part-time 16 31 28 15 10 30
2022 Full-time 14 26 36 19 6 640
2022 Part-time 23 25 17 16 18 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 53 25 11 4 2 4 1 82 6 790
2024 Part-time 54 36 4 0 4 2 0 92 4 30
2022 Full-time 53 28 11 3 1 3 1 85 4 640
2022 Part-time 58 24 4 0 0 8 6 96 0 30
2020 Full-time 50 30 11 4 2 2 1 82 6 670
2020 Part-time 62 23 12 3 0 0 0 86 3 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 24 10 9 7 3 1 72 18 785
2024 Part-time 48 30 0 9 10 2 0 80 20 30
2022 Full-time 47 27 10 8 6 2 0 75 15 640
2022 Part-time 47 23 13 0 10 4 3 75 11 30
2020 Full-time 41 33 9 9 7 1 0 75 17 670
2020 Part-time 56 26 3 9 5 0 0 82 15 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 55 27 7 5 3 2 1 84 8 785
2024 Part-time 65 26 0 2 6 0 0 92 8 30
2022 Full-time 57 28 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 640
2022 Part-time 56 26 6 3 6 0 3 84 10 30
2020 Full-time 50 33 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 670
2020 Part-time 66 16 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 23 42 16 11 6 2 0 66 17 785
2024 Part-time 38 49 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 30
2022 Full-time 29 40 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 640
2022 Part-time 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 30
2020 Full-time 31 35 17 10 5 1 0 67 15 675
2020 Part-time 31 40 16 10 0 4 0 74 10 30
2019 Full-time 26 38 19 9 5 3 0 66 14 785
2019 Part-time 21 54 5 8 6 6 0 80 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 16 52 14 13 4 2 0 69 17 185
2022 Full-time 19 44 20 11 5 1 1 64 17 165
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 13 87 785
2024 Part-time 4 96 30
2022 Full-time 6 94 640
2022 Part-time 9 91 30
2020 Full-time 8 92 665
2020 Part-time 13 87 30
2019 Full-time 12 88 785
2019 Part-time 14 86 35

Question 85. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 47 53 105
2022 Full-time 66 34 40

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 72 28 105
2022 Full-time 80 20 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 53 27 4 10 3 2 1 83 13 75
2022 Full-time 44 18 9 19 7 3 0 64 26 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 42 34 9 8 2 3 2 80 11 790
2024 Part-time 66 22 0 3 2 2 4 94 6 30
2022 Full-time 44 34 8 5 2 3 3 84 7 635
2022 Part-time 51 35 8 3 0 4 0 89 3 30
2020 Full-time 45 35 7 5 2 3 4 85 7 670
2020 Part-time 51 26 9 9 0 0 6 81 9 30
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 10 73 790
2024 Part-time 35 47 30
2022 Full-time 11 75 640
2022 Part-time 26 54 30
2020 Full-time 16 65 675
2020 Part-time 33 43 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 66 34 80
2024 Part-time 84 16 10
2022 Full-time 46 54 70
2020 Full-time 68 32 105
2020 Part-time 80 20 10

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 19 27 17 11 22 0 4 48 34 80
2024 Part-time 11 56 0 16 0 0 17 81 19 10
2022 Full-time 20 28 10 9 19 3 10 56 32 70
2020 Full-time 25 21 13 23 12 1 4 49 37 105
2020 Part-time 10 45 15 9 10 0 11 61 22 10

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 7 13 14 14 27 1 23 27 54 80
2024 Part-time 29 30 12 0 0 0 29 83 0 10
2022 Full-time 12 18 12 12 29 3 14 35 50 70
2020 Full-time 10 14 12 17 24 0 24 31 53 105
2020 Part-time 21 25 0 24 10 0 19 57 43 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Full-time 45 12 8 4 4 2 24 61 39 790
2024 Part-time 53 11 2 2 0 3 29 79 21 30
2022 Full-time 45 14 10 5 3 2 22 640
2022 Part-time 62 3 0 2 3 7 22 30
2020 Full-time 46 21 11 7 4 1 10 670
2020 Part-time 32 20 3 0 7 8 31 30
2019 Full-time 45 18 14 7 7 1 9 775
2019 Part-time 50 11 3 8 6 3 20 35
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