2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 82. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 43 39 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 50
2024 Non-supervisor 39 39 3 13 6 0 0 78 19 120
2022 Supervisor 62 27 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 31 1 6 3 0 0 91 9 110

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 75 19 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 70 21 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 120

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 Supervisor 69 19 0 10 2 0 0 88 12 50
2024 Non-supervisor 61 23 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 120

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 Supervisor 34 33 12 13 9 0 0 67 21 50
2024 Non-supervisor 38 25 10 19 8 0 1 63 27 120
2022 Supervisor 54 36 6 0 2 2 0 91 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 27 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 110
2019 Supervisor 51 33 6 3 7 0 0 84 10 30
2019 Non-supervisor 55 30 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 105

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 Supervisor 42 48 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 42 30 10 14 4 0 1 72 18 120
2022 Supervisor 53 34 2 9 0 0 2 89 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 33 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 110
2019 Supervisor 55 31 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 30
2019 Non-supervisor 44 31 11 10 2 1 1 77 12 105

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 Supervisor 54 35 4 7 0 0 0 90 7 50
2024 Non-supervisor 52 33 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 120
2022 Supervisor 71 22 4 0 0 0 2 95 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 67 24 3 4 2 0 0 90 6 110
2019 Supervisor 80 17 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 53 33 11 1 2 0 0 86 3 105

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 Supervisor 27 38 6 22 4 2 0 67 27 50
2024 Non-supervisor 54 21 8 11 7 0 0 75 17 120
2022 Supervisor 55 35 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 23 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 110
2019 Supervisor 53 34 3 3 7 0 0 86 11 30
2019 Non-supervisor 61 30 4 4 0 0 1 92 4 105

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 Supervisor 46 40 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2024 Non-supervisor 41 34 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 120
2022 Supervisor 69 20 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 44 39 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 110
2019 Supervisor 53 37 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 49 39 5 3 5 0 0 88 8 105

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 Supervisor 41 45 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 46 27 14 5 6 1 0 74 12 120
2022 Supervisor 45 48 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 29 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 110
2019 Supervisor 51 40 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 50 29 13 7 2 0 0 79 8 105

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 Supervisor 31 54 8 6 0 0 0 85 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 120
2022 Supervisor 51 39 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 38 6 7 4 0 0 82 12 110
2019 Supervisor 45 38 11 3 0 0 3 85 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 42 43 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 105

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 Supervisor 55 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 54 30 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 120
2022 Supervisor 69 26 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 26 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 110
2019 Supervisor 63 34 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 58 33 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 105

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 Supervisor 46 32 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 50
2024 Non-supervisor 48 24 12 9 7 0 0 72 15 120
2022 Supervisor 55 34 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 29 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 110
2019 Supervisor 70 27 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 48 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 105

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 Supervisor 63 29 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 49 35 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 120
2022 Supervisor 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 55 31 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 110
2019 Supervisor 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 57 33 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 105

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 Supervisor 47 37 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 38 36 9 9 8 0 0 74 16 120
2022 Supervisor 54 42 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 46 30 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 110
2019 Supervisor 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 38 39 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 105

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 Supervisor 54 27 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 50
2024 Non-supervisor 37 43 7 4 9 0 0 80 13 120
2022 Supervisor 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 33 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 110
2019 Supervisor 67 30 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 46 35 12 4 3 0 0 82 6 105

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 Supervisor 48 35 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 50
2024 Non-supervisor 46 30 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 120
2022 Supervisor 47 43 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 110
2019 Supervisor 53 44 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 49 36 10 5 1 0 0 85 5 105

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 Supervisor 50 36 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 48 35 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 120
2022 Supervisor 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 56 30 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 110
2019 Supervisor 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 60 26 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 105

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 Supervisor 6 41 20 21 13 0 0 47 33 50
2024 Non-supervisor 36 35 16 10 2 1 1 72 12 120
2022 Supervisor 9 45 17 17 13 0 0 54 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 30 14 6 2 0 1 78 8 110
2019 Supervisor 11 35 36 7 12 0 0 45 19 30
2019 Non-supervisor 30 40 18 11 1 0 0 70 12 105

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 Supervisor 8 32 44 14 2 0 0 16 40 50
2024 Non-supervisor 12 27 39 12 9 1 0 21 40 120
2022 Supervisor 8 19 47 21 6 0 0 27 26 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 17 34 17 19 2 1 37 28 110
2019 Supervisor 8 23 46 20 3 0 0 23 31 30
2019 Non-supervisor 4 24 35 19 16 1 0 36 28 105

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 Supervisor 12 18 34 28 8 0 0 35 30 50
2024 Non-supervisor 14 23 32 16 9 2 3 27 39 120
2022 Supervisor 8 11 34 38 8 0 2 47 19 45
2022 Non-supervisor 7 20 25 19 25 1 2 46 28 110
2019 Supervisor 3 11 30 34 22 0 0 56 14 30
2019 Non-supervisor 9 14 25 27 20 2 3 49 24 105

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 Supervisor 12 28 34 21 5 0 0 26 40 50
2024 Non-supervisor 6 13 31 28 15 2 4 46 20 120
2022 Supervisor 4 25 31 31 10 0 0 40 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 8 28 23 31 1 4 57 13 110
2019 Supervisor 4 17 38 34 6 0 0 40 21 30
2019 Non-supervisor 2 12 24 33 25 1 4 61 14 105

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 Supervisor 20 32 34 8 6 0 0 14 52 50
2024 Non-supervisor 12 16 30 24 11 2 5 37 31 120
2022 Supervisor 23 33 21 12 11 0 0 23 56 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 11 24 18 25 5 3 47 27 110
2019 Supervisor 4 24 44 27 0 0 0 27 29 30
2019 Non-supervisor 5 19 25 20 22 3 5 47 26 105

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 Supervisor 4 9 37 31 18 0 0 49 13 50
2024 Non-supervisor 7 9 27 31 11 6 8 49 19 120
2022 Supervisor 8 21 28 28 14 0 0 43 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 11 16 19 21 21 7 5 47 31 110
2019 Supervisor 7 10 51 25 6 0 0 32 17 30
2019 Non-supervisor 6 22 24 25 15 5 3 43 31 105

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 Supervisor 7 30 22 28 13 0 0 41 37 50
2024 Non-supervisor 6 19 29 26 10 3 6 40 28 120
2022 Supervisor 4 8 34 38 17 0 0 54 12 45
2022 Non-supervisor 8 19 19 23 25 3 4 51 29 110
2019 Supervisor 3 15 38 37 6 0 0 44 18 30
2019 Non-supervisor 5 10 31 31 18 2 3 52 15 105

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 Supervisor 2 10 29 34 25 0 0 59 12 50
2024 Non-supervisor 6 7 31 36 15 1 4 54 14 120
2022 Supervisor 0 4 21 37 38 0 0 76 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 2 7 19 31 36 0 3 70 10 110
2019 Supervisor 3 3 36 28 30 0 0 57 7 30
2019 Non-supervisor 1 8 19 39 30 0 3 71 9 105
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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 Supervisor 44 30 19 2 0 0 6 78 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 38 29 7 4 4 10 8 82 10 120
2022 Supervisor 36 37 8 0 0 2 16 90 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 22 10 6 5 12 5 75 13 110
2019 Supervisor 53 30 3 0 0 4 9 96 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 38 25 9 5 6 6 11 76 13 105

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 Supervisor 66 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 63 22 6 4 4 0 1 86 9 120
2022 Supervisor 69 24 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 22 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 110
2019 Supervisor 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 29 7 5 7 0 1 80 12 105

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 Supervisor 76 22 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 66 27 2 1 3 0 1 95 4 120
2022 Supervisor 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 77 19 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 110
2019 Supervisor 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 63 26 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 105

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 Supervisor 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 63 20 6 6 2 1 1 85 8 120
2022 Supervisor 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 64 25 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 110
2019 Supervisor 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 56 33 6 1 3 2 0 90 4 105

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 Supervisor 66 14 10 2 0 4 5 87 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 47 26 4 3 6 11 4 85 11 120
2022 Supervisor 62 20 7 0 0 8 4 93 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 53 25 13 0 2 3 4 84 2 110

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 Supervisor 61 18 10 2 0 4 5 87 3 50
2024 Non-supervisor 49 24 5 2 5 10 4 85 9 120
2022 Supervisor 68 19 2 2 0 5 4 95 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 22 13 3 2 6 4 80 6 110
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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 Supervisor 70 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 56 18 17 3 4 0 3 76 7 120
2022 Supervisor 75 17 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 62 24 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 110
2019 Supervisor 77 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 62 22 8 1 2 3 3 89 3 105

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 Supervisor 44 32 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 50
2024 Non-supervisor 56 27 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 120
2022 Supervisor 54 39 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 25 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 110
2019 Supervisor 64 27 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 57 24 12 3 3 1 0 81 7 105

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 Supervisor 55 31 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 65 16 10 4 5 0 1 81 9 120
2022 Supervisor 63 29 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 72 15 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 110

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 Supervisor 52 30 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 50
2024 Non-supervisor 58 25 8 3 5 0 1 84 8 120
2022 Supervisor 67 31 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 70 18 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 110
2019 Supervisor 70 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 59 24 10 2 3 1 1 85 5 105

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 Supervisor 79 16 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 74 16 4 1 3 2 0 91 4 120
2022 Supervisor 82 16 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 77 14 1 4 4 1 0 91 8 110

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 Supervisor 54 24 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 50
2024 Non-supervisor 65 20 6 3 5 1 0 86 8 120
2022 Supervisor 69 27 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 67 22 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 110
2019 Supervisor 70 20 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 63 24 5 4 2 2 0 89 6 105

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 Supervisor 84 10 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 89 7 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 120
2022 Supervisor 93 4 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 91 7 0 1 1 0 0 98 2 110
2019 Supervisor 91 0 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 88 6 4 1 0 0 1 95 1 105
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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 Supervisor 38 30 16 6 4 5 0 72 11 50
2024 Non-supervisor 43 26 14 7 5 6 0 73 12 120
2022 Supervisor 54 32 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 31 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 110
2019 Supervisor 54 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 29 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 105

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 Supervisor 39 29 20 8 4 0 0 68 12 50
2024 Non-supervisor 33 29 13 16 6 3 0 64 23 120
2022 Supervisor 37 49 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 33 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 110
2019 Supervisor 56 40 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 43 36 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 105

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 Supervisor 23 33 20 20 2 2 0 57 22 50
2024 Non-supervisor 22 34 24 7 10 3 0 58 17 120
2022 Supervisor 23 60 12 2 0 2 0 85 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 36 36 13 6 4 5 0 76 11 110
2019 Supervisor 28 58 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 30
2019 Non-supervisor 33 36 15 8 2 5 1 74 11 105

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 Supervisor 16 53 10 14 6 0 0 69 20 50
2024 Non-supervisor 24 35 15 7 14 5 0 62 22 120
2022 Supervisor 37 53 6 2 0 2 0 91 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 30 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 110
2019 Supervisor 32 46 19 0 0 3 0 80 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 33 36 18 11 0 2 0 70 11 105

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 Supervisor 58 36 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 61 26 9 1 0 2 0 89 1 120
2022 Supervisor 57 25 12 2 0 4 0 85 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 30 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 110
2019 Supervisor 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 55 23 14 3 2 2 0 81 5 105
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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 Supervisor 35 51 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2024 Non-supervisor 43 34 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 120
2022 Supervisor 50 40 2 4 3 0 0 91 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 31 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 110
2019 Supervisor 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 55 31 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 105

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 Supervisor 13 44 20 10 10 2 0 58 21 50
2024 Non-supervisor 20 27 25 11 12 4 0 50 24 120
2022 Supervisor 28 32 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 34 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 110
2019 Supervisor 22 60 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 31 33 15 12 3 5 0 68 16 105

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 Supervisor 58 34 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 44 33 12 6 3 2 0 78 10 120
2022 Supervisor 49 38 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 33 6 9 2 1 1 83 11 110
2019 Supervisor 65 26 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 30
2019 Non-supervisor 45 33 8 5 3 5 1 83 9 105

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 Supervisor 52 30 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 51 29 12 2 6 1 0 80 8 120
2022 Supervisor 45 43 8 2 0 2 0 90 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 46 35 10 5 3 2 0 83 7 110
2019 Supervisor 40 45 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 43 34 18 1 1 3 0 79 2 105

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 Supervisor 34 30 4 11 9 11 2 73 23 50
2024 Non-supervisor 28 25 9 7 12 17 1 65 23 120
2022 Supervisor 28 27 20 2 4 17 2 67 8 45
2022 Non-supervisor 32 19 19 7 5 15 3 62 15 110
2019 Supervisor 23 28 21 14 0 13 0 59 17 30
2019 Non-supervisor 31 18 23 8 4 14 3 58 14 105

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 Supervisor 36 26 21 18 0 0 0 61 18 50
2024 Non-supervisor 25 32 12 12 14 4 0 60 28 120
2022 Supervisor 39 42 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 27 13 9 4 4 0 73 14 110
2019 Supervisor 39 46 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 35 35 12 9 6 3 0 72 16 105

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 Supervisor 37 14 18 11 10 0 10 41 59 50
2024 Non-supervisor 45 22 19 3 4 0 8 48 52 120
2022 Supervisor 42 31 11 6 4 2 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 18 10 3 4 1 5 110
2019 Supervisor 53 30 7 3 3 0 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 63 17 11 3 1 0 5 105

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 Supervisor 66 2 6 0 0 0 26 89 11 50
2024 Non-supervisor 70 10 2 1 2 2 13 82 18 120

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 Supervisor 72 11 2 0 2 4 10 83 17 50
2024 Non-supervisor 76 5 4 2 2 1 10 85 15 120
2022 Supervisor 82 5 0 2 2 2 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 81 3 3 0 2 4 6 110
2019 Supervisor 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 30
2019 Non-supervisor 75 6 5 4 0 5 5 105

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 Supervisor 79 2 4 0 0 0 15 94 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 69 7 2 2 1 3 14 83 17 120

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 Supervisor 67 10 7 0 0 0 15 79 21 50
2024 Non-supervisor 64 9 7 4 2 2 12 75 25 120

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 Supervisor 14 26 22 18 12 2 6 43 32 50
2024 Non-supervisor 15 29 12 17 22 3 2 46 41 120
2022 Supervisor 21 27 26 13 6 2 4 52 20 45
2022 Non-supervisor 21 26 21 16 9 3 3 51 27 110
2019 Supervisor 13 40 20 10 11 3 3 57 22 30
2019 Non-supervisor 32 25 17 7 15 2 3 60 23 105

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 Supervisor 37 43 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 29 45 11 7 6 1 1 76 13 120
2022 Supervisor 38 57 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 40 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 110
2019 Supervisor 53 40 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 37 42 12 5 1 3 1 81 6 105

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 Supervisor 39 41 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 50
2024 Non-supervisor 36 43 7 5 7 2 1 81 12 120
2022 Supervisor 61 25 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 54 30 8 4 2 3 0 86 6 110
2019 Supervisor 58 31 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 43 38 14 3 2 1 0 81 5 105

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 Supervisor 38 45 14 2 0 2 0 84 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 31 46 9 5 4 4 1 81 9 120
2022 Supervisor 36 40 18 2 0 4 0 79 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 30 13 6 2 11 0 77 8 110
2019 Supervisor 65 25 3 3 0 4 0 93 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 40 38 12 4 2 4 0 81 6 105

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 Supervisor 29 26 25 8 2 10 0 61 11 50
2024 Non-supervisor 24 30 18 13 1 13 1 62 17 120
2022 Supervisor 32 26 29 0 0 14 0 67 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 27 18 17 10 3 23 3 60 17 110

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 Supervisor 59 25 8 0 2 4 2 89 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 44 30 7 3 5 10 2 83 9 120
2022 Supervisor 60 24 0 2 0 9 6 97 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 27 7 5 3 4 6 84 9 110

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 Supervisor 0 2 6 5 50 2 35 87 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 2 1 5 10 43 4 35 87 5 120
2022 Supervisor 0 2 2 2 60 6 28 94 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 1 2 6 5 47 3 37 85 5 110

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 Supervisor 12 13 34 0 0 37 4 42 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 14 14 14 2 3 48 5 59 10 120
2022 Supervisor 10 20 19 6 0 41 2 54 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 16 16 5 1 44 5 56 12 110

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 Supervisor 55 36 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 54 33 4 4 4 0 1 88 8 120
2022 Supervisor 69 29 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 69 22 4 2 3 0 0 91 4 110
2019 Supervisor 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 60 28 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 105

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 Supervisor 52 32 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 50 23 15 5 5 1 1 74 10 120
2022 Supervisor 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 21 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 110
2019 Supervisor 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 60 24 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 105

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 Supervisor 46 36 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 50
2024 Non-supervisor 46 34 8 7 4 0 1 81 11 120
2022 Supervisor 62 25 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 26 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 110
2019 Supervisor 83 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 57 30 3 6 3 1 0 87 9 105
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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 Supervisor 48 24 18 6 0 4 0 75 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 45 20 13 8 7 6 1 70 16 120
2022 Supervisor 55 18 14 4 0 8 0 80 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 55 22 7 9 4 3 0 80 13 110
2019 Supervisor 67 22 3 0 0 4 3 96 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 15 18 9 3 3 0 69 12 105

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 Supervisor 34 27 39 50
2024 Non-supervisor 33 35 32 120
2022 Supervisor 24 35 40 45
2022 Non-supervisor 32 34 34 110
2019 Supervisor 10 49 41 30
2019 Non-supervisor 22 43 36 105

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 Supervisor 7 41 47 5 0 0 15
2024 Non-supervisor 2 28 49 4 4 12 40
2022 Supervisor 0 43 42 0 0 16 10
2022 Non-supervisor 11 23 39 13 3 11 30
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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 Non-supervisor 8 92 120
2022 Non-supervisor 7 93 110

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 84 16 10

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 54 46 10

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 46 54 10

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 60 40 10

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 83 17 10

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 70 30 10

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 Non-supervisor 59 41 10

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 58 42 10

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 46 54 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 11 14 8 0 0 43 25 75 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 17 8 11 3 2 45 15 60 12 120
2022 Supervisor 21 4 6 2 0 48 19 76 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 19 3 11 1 3 55 8 59 10 110
2019 Supervisor 32 14 10 0 0 41 3 82 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 20 6 17 3 3 40 11 54 11 105

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 Supervisor 42 40 6 2 0 10 0 91 3 50
2024 Non-supervisor 37 33 10 2 3 14 1 83 6 120
2022 Supervisor 40 42 6 6 0 6 0 87 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 23 7 4 1 21 1 84 7 110
2019 Supervisor 45 38 4 0 0 14 0 96 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 39 20 22 4 2 13 1 68 7 105
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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 Non-supervisor 6 94 120
2019 Supervisor 0 100 30
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 105

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 Supervisor 15 8 12 0 0 51 14 66 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 15 14 12 2 3 42 13 65 9 120
2022 Supervisor 15 15 8 2 0 45 15 75 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 20 5 11 3 1 55 5 62 9 110
2019 Supervisor 25 7 18 0 0 47 3 64 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 20 4 15 3 2 45 11 54 12 105

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 Supervisor 42 33 8 0 0 17 0 91 0 50
2024 Non-supervisor 36 39 10 1 3 9 1 84 5 120
2022 Supervisor 39 36 13 2 0 10 0 84 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 42 28 7 4 0 18 0 86 5 110
2019 Supervisor 41 36 11 0 0 11 0 87 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 36 19 18 6 2 19 1 69 9 105
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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 Supervisor 57 25 10 0 2 0 6 61 39 50
2024 Non-supervisor 53 29 10 3 3 0 2 54 46 120
2022 Supervisor 58 31 8 2 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 20 15 6 3 0 4 110
2019 Supervisor 54 24 14 3 4 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 45 25 11 7 9 0 3 105

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 Supervisor 2 18 29 18 32 0 0 2 98 50
2024 Non-supervisor 14 25 32 15 13 0 2 14 86 120
2022 Supervisor 5 22 28 23 22 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 20 29 10 11 0 1 110
2019 Supervisor 3 33 31 17 16 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 26 27 25 14 7 1 1 105

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 Supervisor 9 24 31 22 14 0 0 9 91 50
2024 Non-supervisor 31 33 13 13 7 0 2 32 68 120
2022 Supervisor 8 39 25 21 8 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 24 21 9 5 0 1 110
2019 Supervisor 13 41 28 7 11 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 41 33 15 9 2 1 0 105

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 Supervisor 8 13 18 28 31 0 2 8 92 50
2024 Non-supervisor 17 19 34 13 13 1 4 18 82 120
2022 Supervisor 12 17 25 15 32 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 22 27 19 14 16 2 1 110
2019 Supervisor 7 27 35 20 11 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 29 31 16 11 11 2 0 105

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 Supervisor 20 29 21 13 13 0 4 21 79 50
2024 Non-supervisor 51 25 12 5 3 0 5 53 47 120
2022 Supervisor 23 35 19 12 8 0 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 20 12 4 3 0 5 110
2019 Supervisor 37 28 21 7 8 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 60 25 5 7 0 1 2 105

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 Supervisor 17 22 21 9 31 0 0 17 83 50
2024 Non-supervisor 30 20 23 12 14 0 1 30 70 120
2022 Supervisor 30 19 20 14 17 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 44 26 14 8 7 0 1 110
2019 Supervisor 23 34 21 8 14 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 47 27 11 11 2 1 3 105

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 Supervisor 27 30 32 10 2 0 0 27 73 50
2024 Non-supervisor 32 29 21 7 8 1 2 33 67 120
2022 Supervisor 38 33 23 2 5 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 28 16 5 6 1 1 110
2019 Supervisor 35 43 16 7 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 40 35 14 8 3 0 0 105

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 Supervisor 9 34 23 20 14 0 0 9 91 50
2024 Non-supervisor 21 27 31 6 13 1 1 21 79 120
2022 Supervisor 15 46 12 20 6 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 29 17 8 10 0 3 110
2019 Supervisor 3 61 20 11 4 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 40 34 11 11 2 1 1 105

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 Supervisor 27 28 18 18 6 0 2 28 72 50
2024 Non-supervisor 33 28 18 11 8 0 2 33 67 120
2022 Supervisor 40 39 16 4 2 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 32 16 3 8 0 3 110
2019 Supervisor 47 32 17 4 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 38 33 16 8 4 0 0 105

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 Supervisor 40 38 18 2 0 0 2 41 59 50
2024 Non-supervisor 51 25 8 6 7 0 2 52 48 120
2022 Supervisor 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 17 13 8 3 0 2 110
2019 Supervisor 68 22 4 3 0 0 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 49 21 15 8 5 1 1 105

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 Supervisor 46 36 14 2 0 0 2 47 53 50
2024 Non-supervisor 60 26 4 4 5 0 2 61 39 120
2022 Supervisor 52 34 12 0 2 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 21 10 2 6 0 1 110

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 Supervisor 28 16 28 13 14 0 0 28 72 50
2024 Non-supervisor 36 31 16 7 8 0 3 37 63 120
2022 Supervisor 16 41 27 9 7 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 26 13 8 3 0 1 110
2019 Supervisor 17 45 28 7 4 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 41 36 15 4 2 1 1 105

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 Supervisor 37 16 20 13 14 0 0 37 63 50
2024 Non-supervisor 36 22 20 9 9 0 4 38 62 120
2022 Supervisor 63 25 8 0 2 0 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 61 18 6 6 2 2 5 110
2019 Supervisor 57 33 7 0 4 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 59 22 7 2 5 0 5 105

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 Supervisor 53 18 24 6 0 0 0 53 47 50
2024 Non-supervisor 50 28 10 3 5 1 3 52 48 120
2022 Supervisor 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 25 9 3 3 0 1 110

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 Supervisor 67 6 2 0 0 0 26 89 11 50
2024 Non-supervisor 66 8 4 3 1 1 18 81 19 120

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 Supervisor 51 15 9 0 2 0 23 66 34 50
2024 Non-supervisor 58 14 5 6 3 1 13 67 33 120

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 Supervisor 78 4 2 0 0 2 14 93 7 50
2024 Non-supervisor 75 8 1 2 2 0 11 84 16 120
2022 Supervisor 88 8 2 0 0 0 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 83 6 0 2 2 2 5 110
2019 Supervisor 91 6 0 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 81 7 5 1 4 1 2 105

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 Supervisor 70 20 4 2 0 0 4 72 28 50
2024 Non-supervisor 72 17 3 1 3 0 5 76 24 120
2022 Supervisor 74 24 2 0 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 75 16 0 5 2 2 1 110
2019 Supervisor 60 36 3 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 69 21 6 2 3 0 0 105

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 Supervisor 60 16 13 4 2 0 4 63 37 50
2024 Non-supervisor 63 14 9 4 4 1 5 67 33 120
2022 Supervisor 79 13 6 0 2 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 74 14 5 0 5 1 1 110
2019 Supervisor 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 70 16 6 3 4 1 0 105

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 Supervisor 57 30 13 0 0 0 0 57 43 50
2024 Non-supervisor 66 3 1 1 1 0 28 92 8 120
2022 Supervisor 70 21 8 2 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 68 1 1 2 0 0 28 110
2019 Supervisor 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 68 1 0 0 0 0 31 105

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 Supervisor 66 20 7 0 0 0 7 71 29 50
2024 Non-supervisor 69 15 6 1 3 0 6 74 26 120
2022 Supervisor 71 12 11 5 0 0 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 72 9 5 2 6 0 6 110
2019 Supervisor 47 31 11 0 4 0 7 30
2019 Non-supervisor 72 14 5 3 0 1 6 105

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 Supervisor 73 14 4 2 0 2 4 78 22 50
2024 Non-supervisor 71 16 2 4 2 0 6 75 25 120
2022 Supervisor 95 2 4 0 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 78 9 5 1 3 0 4 110
2019 Supervisor 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 74 11 3 3 6 1 3 105

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 Supervisor 52 26 20 0 0 0 2 53 47 50
2024 Non-supervisor 44 29 19 3 3 0 2 45 55 120
2022 Supervisor 57 29 10 4 0 0 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 46 29 16 3 3 2 1 110
2019 Supervisor 56 30 7 3 3 0 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 58 22 14 2 1 1 3 105

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 Supervisor 0 10 55 16 19 0 0 10 35 50
2024 Non-supervisor 7 34 37 18 4 0 0 41 22 120
2022 Supervisor 2 36 33 23 6 0 0 38 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 13 31 36 15 4 1 0 45 19 110
2019 Supervisor 6 48 34 7 4 0 0 55 12 30
2019 Non-supervisor 21 39 28 8 4 0 1 60 12 105

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 Supervisor 20 32 40 6 0 0 2 6 53 50
2024 Non-supervisor 10 18 43 20 9 0 0 29 28 120
2022 Supervisor 6 21 57 12 3 0 0 15 27 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 20 35 29 11 0 0 41 24 110
2019 Supervisor 7 27 33 27 6 0 0 33 34 30
2019 Non-supervisor 4 10 36 31 17 0 1 49 15 105

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 Supervisor 44 38 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 39 39 11 5 5 1 0 78 11 120
2022 Supervisor 54 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 40 4 5 0 1 0 91 5 110
2019 Supervisor 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 33 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 105

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 4 33 39 14 9 50
2024 Non-supervisor 9 24 43 18 5 120
2022 Supervisor 2 37 42 17 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 29 36 19 4 110

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 Supervisor 52 36 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 50
2024 Non-supervisor 65 22 7 2 3 1 1 88 5 120
2022 Supervisor 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 73 19 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 110

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 Supervisor 42 33 10 9 6 0 0 75 16 50
2024 Non-supervisor 59 27 4 3 4 2 1 89 7 120
2022 Supervisor 66 23 4 4 0 2 0 91 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 23 5 6 3 4 0 86 9 110

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 Supervisor 54 35 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 50
2024 Non-supervisor 64 24 6 2 2 2 1 90 4 120
2022 Supervisor 75 16 2 4 0 2 0 94 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 73 19 4 0 3 2 1 94 3 110

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 Supervisor 24 40 22 10 4 0 0 64 14 50
2024 Non-supervisor 30 41 16 6 5 1 0 72 11 120
2022 Supervisor 37 49 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 32 8 8 6 1 0 77 14 110
2019 Supervisor 32 46 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 30
2019 Non-supervisor 47 30 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 105

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 Supervisor 26 53 11 6 0 2 2 82 7 50
2022 Supervisor 32 46 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 45
2019 Supervisor 35 49 6 7 0 0 3 87 7 30
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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 Supervisor 18 82 50
2024 Non-supervisor 19 81 120
2022 Supervisor 6 94 45
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 110
2019 Supervisor 0 100 30
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 105

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 Non-supervisor 63 37 25
2022 Non-supervisor 85 15 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 71 29 20
2022 Non-supervisor 92 8 15
2019 Non-supervisor 95 5 20

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 Non-supervisor 67 19 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 15
2022 Non-supervisor 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-supervisor 46 29 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 15

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 41 29 10 8 4 4 4 76 13 50
2024 Non-supervisor 60 27 5 2 4 1 0 88 7 120
2022 Supervisor 61 33 4 0 0 2 0 95 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 26 3 2 1 2 2 94 3 110
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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 Supervisor 9 71 50
2024 Non-supervisor 13 69 120
2022 Supervisor 9 81 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 65 110

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 57 43 15
2022 Non-supervisor 51 49 20

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 Non-supervisor 40 33 5 5 6 5 5 81 13 15
2022 Non-supervisor 21 34 13 13 5 0 14 64 20 20

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 Non-supervisor 11 5 6 16 31 13 18 23 68 15
2022 Non-supervisor 10 21 5 17 16 7 23 45 47 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 36 17 12 2 7 0 25 48 52 50
2024 Non-supervisor 43 13 7 5 5 6 22 60 40 120
2022 Supervisor 49 12 15 0 2 0 22 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 17 8 1 1 9 18 110
2019 Supervisor 46 18 16 3 11 0 6 30
2019 Non-supervisor 47 17 8 5 9 2 12 105
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