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

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 33 59 0 6 1 0 0 93 7 80
2024 PM-04 36 56 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2024 PM-05 37 58 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 PM 60 28 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 50
2022 PM-04 53 29 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 15
2022 PM-05 64 28 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PM 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 68 20 4 4 3 0 1 89 7 80
2024 PM-04 66 26 3 2 2 0 0 92 5 35
2024 PM-05 56 19 9 7 5 0 5 79 12 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 63 16 10 3 6 0 1 81 9 80
2024 PM-04 65 18 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 35
2024 PM-05 55 16 14 0 11 0 5 74 12 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 41 29 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 80
2024 PM-04 48 33 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 35
2024 PM-05 35 16 19 16 14 0 0 51 30 20
2022 PM 43 36 12 6 4 0 0 78 9 50
2022 PM-04 45 29 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 15
2022 PM-05 31 56 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 PM 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 33 32 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 80
2024 PM-04 27 29 14 17 13 0 0 56 30 35
2024 PM-05 44 24 12 15 5 0 0 68 20 20
2022 PM 34 45 6 8 6 0 2 80 14 50
2022 PM-04 31 36 6 15 5 0 7 72 22 15
2022 PM-05 30 50 7 5 7 0 0 80 13 15
2020 PM 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 37 52 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 80
2024 PM-04 35 56 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 35
2024 PM-05 33 58 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 20
2022 PM 45 36 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 50
2022 PM-04 39 37 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2022 PM-05 45 35 12 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2020 PM 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 40 33 9 9 7 0 2 74 17 80
2024 PM-04 44 33 8 3 8 0 4 80 12 35
2024 PM-05 33 40 7 9 11 0 0 73 20 20
2022 PM 46 36 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 50
2022 PM-04 45 37 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2022 PM-05 51 34 0 7 7 0 0 85 15 15
2020 PM 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 33 34 14 15 5 0 0 67 19 80
2024 PM-04 26 43 12 14 6 0 0 69 20 35
2024 PM-05 28 30 22 15 5 0 0 58 20 20
2022 PM 38 43 6 12 0 0 0 81 12 50
2022 PM-04 46 27 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 15
2022 PM-05 30 63 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PM 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 31 41 13 12 4 0 0 72 15 80
2024 PM-04 35 37 8 15 5 0 0 72 20 35
2024 PM-05 24 34 21 15 6 0 0 58 21 20
2022 PM 42 30 14 10 3 1 0 73 13 50
2022 PM-04 49 28 0 13 6 5 0 81 19 15
2022 PM-05 49 22 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 15
2020 PM 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 37 46 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 80
2024 PM-04 38 46 5 6 5 0 0 83 11 35
2024 PM-05 18 61 7 5 10 0 0 79 14 20
2022 PM 30 44 7 14 4 2 0 75 18 50
2022 PM-04 29 38 0 26 0 7 0 72 28 15
2022 PM-05 37 49 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 15
2020 PM 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 45 38 5 9 2 0 0 83 12 80
2024 PM-04 43 45 0 10 3 0 0 88 12 35
2024 PM-05 44 35 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 20
2022 PM 47 34 4 12 1 2 0 82 14 50
2022 PM-04 61 18 0 15 0 7 0 84 16 15
2022 PM-05 45 34 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 15
2020 PM 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 PM 38 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 80
2024 PM-04 44 31 5 9 11 0 0 75 20 35
2024 PM-05 35 23 27 11 5 0 0 58 15 20
2022 PM 41 31 13 5 9 0 0 72 14 50
2022 PM-04 49 28 0 13 11 0 0 76 24 15
2022 PM-05 43 28 16 0 12 0 0 71 12 15
2020 PM 20 50 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 46 31 17 5 1 0 0 77 6 80
2024 PM-04 45 31 15 6 3 0 0 76 8 35
2024 PM-05 35 42 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20
2022 PM 56 34 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 50
2022 PM-04 52 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2022 PM-05 65 28 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2020 PM 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 24 44 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 80
2024 PM-04 21 43 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 35
2024 PM-05 21 49 12 5 14 0 0 69 18 20
2022 PM 45 38 5 9 3 0 0 82 12 50
2022 PM-04 52 18 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 15
2022 PM-05 45 34 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 15
2020 PM 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 31 37 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 80
2024 PM-04 24 46 12 9 10 0 0 70 19 35
2024 PM-05 35 29 22 14 0 0 0 64 14 20
2022 PM 46 28 16 4 7 0 0 73 10 50
2022 PM-04 43 28 12 5 11 0 0 71 17 15
2022 PM-05 51 29 8 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2020 PM 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 35 33 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 80
2024 PM-04 32 34 12 11 11 0 0 65 23 35
2024 PM-05 30 37 18 14 0 0 0 68 14 20
2022 PM 50 20 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 50
2022 PM-04 43 24 9 18 5 0 0 67 24 15
2022 PM-05 60 15 13 7 5 0 0 75 13 15
2020 PM 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 31 46 15 2 5 1 0 77 8 80
2024 PM-04 26 46 14 5 9 0 0 72 14 35
2024 PM-05 24 47 24 0 5 0 0 71 5 20
2022 PM 44 32 12 10 1 0 0 76 12 50
2022 PM-04 46 30 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 15
2022 PM-05 42 31 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2020 PM 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 35 35 18 10 1 0 1 71 11 80
2024 PM-04 41 26 19 12 0 0 3 69 12 35
2024 PM-05 18 56 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2022 PM 40 36 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 50
2022 PM-04 48 20 25 7 0 0 0 68 7 15
2022 PM-05 25 44 24 0 7 0 0 69 7 15
2020 PM 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 21 29 32 11 7 0 0 18 50 80
2024 PM-04 25 20 32 16 8 0 0 23 45 35
2024 PM-05 22 43 15 16 5 0 0 20 65 20
2022 PM 15 29 28 21 8 0 0 29 44 50
2022 PM-04 11 39 26 11 13 0 0 24 50 15
2022 PM-05 12 38 28 22 0 0 0 22 51 15
2020 PM 10 20 50 10 10 0 0 20 30 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 22 26 29 14 8 1 0 22 48 80
2024 PM-04 17 22 40 11 8 3 0 19 40 35
2024 PM-05 25 36 20 14 5 0 0 19 61 20
2022 PM 31 24 35 5 4 1 0 9 55 50
2022 PM-04 44 16 22 11 7 0 0 18 60 15
2022 PM-05 15 35 45 0 0 5 0 0 53 15
2020 PM 10 20 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10

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 PM 17 20 35 20 7 1 0 27 37 80
2024 PM-04 14 23 31 25 5 3 0 30 38 35
2024 PM-05 24 21 32 24 0 0 0 24 45 20
2022 PM 10 16 33 25 14 2 0 40 26 50
2022 PM-04 12 11 30 35 12 0 0 47 23 15
2022 PM-05 15 16 41 21 7 0 0 29 31 15
2020 PM 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 10

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 PM 18 19 32 14 15 1 1 29 38 80
2024 PM-04 15 16 46 13 5 3 3 19 32 35
2024 PM-05 24 22 20 29 5 0 0 34 46 20
2022 PM 11 21 23 20 19 3 2 41 34 50
2022 PM-04 18 18 19 15 24 6 0 41 38 15
2022 PM-05 7 29 23 27 15 0 0 42 36 15
2020 PM 0 30 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10

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 PM 4 13 30 31 18 2 1 50 18 80
2024 PM-04 3 22 25 29 16 3 2 48 26 35
2024 PM-05 14 0 37 24 21 5 0 47 14 20
2022 PM 15 14 28 21 20 0 2 42 30 50
2022 PM-04 17 6 26 22 29 0 0 51 22 15
2022 PM-05 22 12 58 0 7 0 0 7 35 15
2020 PM 10 10 40 40 0 0 0 40 20 10

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 PM 13 27 39 13 8 0 0 21 40 80
2024 PM-04 14 30 42 9 5 0 0 14 43 35
2024 PM-05 25 25 27 19 5 0 0 23 50 20
2022 PM 18 22 36 14 6 4 0 21 41 50
2022 PM-04 6 32 34 22 7 0 0 29 37 15
2022 PM-05 28 14 44 7 7 0 0 14 42 15
2020 PM 10 20 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10

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 PM 3 10 36 27 25 0 0 52 12 80
2024 PM-04 6 10 28 30 26 0 0 56 16 35
2024 PM-05 0 9 40 25 26 0 0 51 9 20
2022 PM 5 0 23 35 35 0 1 71 5 50
2022 PM-04 0 0 29 39 33 0 0 71 0 15
2022 PM-05 7 0 12 39 36 0 5 79 8 15
2020 PM 0 20 20 40 20 0 0 60 20 10
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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 PM 34 30 12 4 6 9 5 74 12 80
2024 PM-04 34 28 8 6 11 6 8 71 19 35
2024 PM-05 27 25 14 5 5 20 5 69 12 20
2022 PM 34 32 13 8 1 7 3 74 11 50
2022 PM-04 32 45 5 0 0 6 12 93 0 15
2022 PM-05 31 43 8 8 5 5 0 78 14 15
2020 PM 10 20 40 0 10 20 0 38 13 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 54 31 2 9 2 2 0 87 12 80
2024 PM-04 55 25 3 12 5 0 0 80 16 35
2024 PM-05 55 31 0 10 0 5 0 90 10 20
2022 PM 66 17 5 11 0 0 0 83 11 50
2022 PM-04 76 13 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 PM-05 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PM 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 PM 69 28 2 0 1 0 0 97 1 80
2024 PM-04 63 31 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 35
2024 PM-05 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM 65 24 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 50
2022 PM-04 71 23 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 PM-05 65 22 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15
2020 PM 60 10 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 48 42 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 80
2024 PM-04 41 43 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 35
2024 PM-05 55 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 PM 58 24 12 0 3 3 0 85 4 50
2022 PM-04 59 18 12 0 0 11 0 86 0 15
2022 PM-05 50 44 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15
2020 PM 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 PM 48 21 8 3 5 6 9 81 9 75
2024 PM-04 52 21 5 3 5 0 14 85 9 35
2024 PM-05 37 28 5 0 10 16 5 82 12 20
2022 PM 54 9 10 2 4 12 8 80 8 50
2022 PM-04 53 11 7 0 0 24 5 91 0 15
2022 PM-05 58 7 8 0 0 15 12 89 0 15

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 PM 49 22 10 5 5 0 10 78 11 80
2024 PM-04 45 26 5 6 5 0 13 82 12 35
2024 PM-05 46 28 7 5 10 0 5 78 15 20
2022 PM 56 13 11 2 4 6 6 80 7 50
2022 PM-04 46 18 12 0 0 18 5 84 0 15
2022 PM-05 65 15 8 0 0 5 7 91 0 15
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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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 56 27 7 4 2 0 3 86 7 75
2024 PM-04 54 31 4 6 5 0 0 85 11 35
2024 PM-05 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 PM 54 35 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 50
2022 PM-04 59 29 7 0 0 0 5 93 0 15
2022 PM-05 58 29 0 7 5 0 0 87 13 15
2020 PM 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 57 27 4 7 5 0 0 84 12 80
2024 PM-04 64 23 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 35
2024 PM-05 45 30 0 21 5 0 0 75 25 20
2022 PM 47 36 3 11 4 0 0 82 15 50
2022 PM-04 70 13 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2022 PM-05 51 35 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 15
2020 PM 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 62 22 5 2 5 1 2 87 8 80
2024 PM-04 66 18 3 2 8 3 0 86 11 35
2024 PM-05 60 29 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2022 PM 62 21 6 5 1 4 0 87 7 50
2022 PM-04 70 13 0 11 0 5 0 88 12 15
2022 PM-05 64 24 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15
2020 PM 20 30 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 55 31 8 2 3 1 0 87 5 80
2024 PM-04 67 21 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 35
2024 PM-05 40 46 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2022 PM 49 39 1 6 1 3 0 91 8 50
2022 PM-04 45 37 6 0 0 12 0 94 0 15
2022 PM-05 58 29 0 7 5 0 0 88 12 15
2020 PM 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 80 12 2 2 3 0 1 92 5 80
2024 PM-04 78 13 0 0 6 0 3 94 6 35
2024 PM-05 71 14 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 PM 76 18 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 50
2022 PM-04 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 PM-05 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PM 66 15 12 2 4 0 0 81 6 80
2024 PM-04 69 14 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 35
2024 PM-05 61 15 20 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2022 PM 59 27 5 6 4 0 0 86 9 50
2022 PM-04 58 18 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 15
2022 PM-05 51 44 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15
2020 PM 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 PM 91 2 3 1 1 0 2 95 2 80
2024 PM-04 91 3 4 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2024 PM-05 86 0 0 5 0 0 9 95 5 20
2022 PM 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 50
2022 PM-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 PM-05 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 37 33 9 8 5 8 1 76 14 80
2024 PM-04 37 32 14 10 5 3 0 71 15 35
2024 PM-05 29 26 7 9 0 24 5 77 13 20
2022 PM 39 30 10 9 4 7 2 76 14 50
2022 PM-04 38 31 12 6 0 12 0 79 7 15
2022 PM-05 37 37 7 0 5 13 0 86 6 15
2020 PM 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 PM 23 34 19 13 10 0 0 57 23 80
2024 PM-04 28 29 23 9 11 0 0 57 20 35
2024 PM-05 9 29 26 25 11 0 0 38 36 20
2022 PM 29 31 14 12 12 2 0 61 25 50
2022 PM-04 27 48 5 19 0 0 0 75 19 15
2022 PM-05 21 30 15 15 13 5 0 54 29 15
2020 PM 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 PM 18 26 22 20 11 2 0 46 31 80
2024 PM-04 24 22 26 12 14 3 0 47 27 35
2024 PM-05 9 24 28 25 9 5 0 35 35 20
2022 PM 10 40 4 22 16 7 0 55 41 50
2022 PM-04 21 36 0 31 7 6 0 61 39 15
2022 PM-05 16 21 15 22 20 5 0 39 45 15
2020 PM 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 PM 23 36 13 15 11 2 0 61 26 80
2024 PM-04 30 33 11 17 6 3 0 65 24 35
2024 PM-05 9 41 11 9 25 5 0 53 35 20
2022 PM 25 22 18 23 12 0 0 47 35 50
2022 PM-04 24 26 20 31 0 0 0 49 31 15
2022 PM-05 16 21 13 37 13 0 0 37 50 15
2020 PM 20 60 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

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 PM 38 27 20 8 3 2 2 68 11 80
2024 PM-04 38 26 18 9 5 0 5 67 14 35
2024 PM-05 29 25 41 5 0 0 0 54 5 20
2022 PM 42 37 13 0 2 3 1 84 2 50
2022 PM-04 33 37 19 0 0 6 5 79 0 15
2022 PM-05 65 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2020 PM 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
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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 PM 22 58 9 4 6 0 0 81 10 80
2024 PM-04 16 68 5 3 8 0 0 84 11 35
2024 PM-05 21 60 10 0 9 0 0 80 9 20
2022 PM 18 54 12 6 10 0 0 72 16 50
2022 PM-04 20 74 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 PM-05 14 43 8 15 20 0 0 57 35 15
2020 PM 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 PM 13 33 24 20 7 3 1 47 28 80
2024 PM-04 11 38 29 12 8 0 2 50 20 35
2024 PM-05 14 29 11 26 14 7 0 45 43 20
2022 PM 8 47 12 18 11 3 0 57 31 50
2022 PM-04 14 56 7 6 11 7 0 75 18 15
2022 PM-05 0 45 20 15 15 5 0 48 31 15
2020 PM 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 PM 31 34 12 8 7 7 0 71 16 80
2024 PM-04 25 48 5 9 9 5 0 76 19 35
2024 PM-05 30 25 16 5 14 10 0 62 21 20
2022 PM 27 29 15 15 5 5 3 61 22 50
2022 PM-04 35 24 12 11 0 12 5 72 13 15
2022 PM-05 35 30 8 15 0 5 7 74 17 15
2020 PM 20 20 40 0 10 0 10 44 11 10

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 PM 38 33 13 9 1 6 0 75 11 80
2024 PM-04 35 41 6 13 2 3 0 79 15 35
2024 PM-05 35 20 26 14 0 5 0 58 15 20
2022 PM 30 30 25 11 2 2 0 61 14 50
2022 PM-04 35 42 6 11 0 7 0 82 12 15
2022 PM-05 23 30 42 5 0 0 0 53 5 15
2020 PM 30 60 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 PM 18 28 13 6 14 15 6 57 26 80
2024 PM-04 20 26 16 5 17 9 7 55 26 35
2024 PM-05 5 32 9 5 18 31 0 53 34 20
2022 PM 24 22 18 6 7 21 2 59 17 50
2022 PM-04 21 38 6 0 0 35 0 92 0 15
2022 PM-05 37 20 22 0 15 7 0 61 16 15
2020 PM 0 30 50 0 10 10 0 33 11 10

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 PM 19 40 15 15 10 1 0 59 26 80
2024 PM-04 14 41 18 18 10 0 0 55 27 35
2024 PM-05 26 34 7 20 9 5 0 63 30 20
2022 PM 24 38 25 4 2 8 0 67 6 50
2022 PM-04 35 36 6 6 6 12 0 80 13 15
2022 PM-05 23 21 48 0 0 7 0 48 0 15
2020 PM 10 10 40 30 0 10 0 22 33 10

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 PM 46 23 12 4 10 1 4 49 51 75
2024 PM-04 44 23 11 6 10 3 3 47 53 35
2024 PM-05 45 19 15 0 14 0 7 49 51 20
2022 PM 55 9 18 9 8 0 2 50
2022 PM-04 44 18 21 11 5 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 50 7 23 15 0 0 5 15
2020 PM 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 10

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 PM 62 12 6 2 5 1 11 71 29 80
2024 PM-04 59 10 6 5 7 3 10 68 32 35
2024 PM-05 63 11 9 0 6 0 11 70 30 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 71 11 3 2 0 4 9 82 18 75
2024 PM-04 68 10 5 4 0 3 10 78 22 35
2024 PM-05 79 5 5 0 0 12 0 89 11 20
2022 PM 75 12 2 0 2 3 6 50
2022 PM-04 84 6 0 0 0 0 11 15
2022 PM-05 82 0 0 0 0 12 5 15
2020 PM 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 10

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 PM 76 6 3 0 1 3 11 88 12 80
2024 PM-04 80 0 5 0 0 3 12 94 6 35
2024 PM-05 75 9 5 0 0 5 7 84 16 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 60 12 7 4 2 4 11 70 30 80
2024 PM-04 59 12 8 3 0 3 15 72 28 35
2024 PM-05 61 9 5 14 0 11 0 69 31 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 18 28 12 21 17 3 1 48 40 80
2024 PM-04 20 31 16 12 18 3 0 53 31 35
2024 PM-05 11 20 5 35 19 7 5 35 60 20
2022 PM 22 46 6 14 7 4 2 72 22 50
2022 PM-04 26 45 6 12 11 0 0 71 24 15
2022 PM-05 30 36 7 16 0 5 5 74 17 15
2020 PM 10 20 0 40 20 10 0 33 67 10

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 PM 18 43 24 5 6 5 0 64 12 80
2024 PM-04 11 46 27 6 7 3 0 59 14 35
2024 PM-05 27 42 14 5 0 12 0 79 5 20
2022 PM 30 37 15 13 2 3 0 69 15 50
2022 PM-04 53 7 11 24 0 5 0 63 26 15
2022 PM-05 29 36 14 8 7 5 0 69 16 15
2020 PM 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 PM 38 41 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 80
2024 PM-04 32 40 11 14 3 0 0 72 17 35
2024 PM-05 41 45 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2022 PM 46 30 8 4 4 9 0 83 9 50
2022 PM-04 59 12 6 6 0 18 0 87 7 15
2022 PM-05 52 20 14 0 0 13 0 84 0 15
2020 PM 50 40 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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 PM 29 37 16 7 2 7 1 72 10 80
2024 PM-04 29 33 19 10 0 6 3 69 11 35
2024 PM-05 34 31 14 0 10 12 0 74 11 20
2022 PM 41 33 8 2 0 15 0 88 2 50
2022 PM-04 47 23 11 0 0 18 0 87 0 15
2022 PM-05 29 36 7 0 0 28 0 90 0 15
2020 PM 30 50 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

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 PM 27 33 13 8 3 15 1 72 13 80
2024 PM-04 27 39 12 8 6 6 3 72 16 35
2024 PM-05 34 14 22 0 0 29 0 69 0 20
2022 PM 41 26 12 8 2 11 0 75 11 50
2022 PM-04 52 23 7 0 0 19 0 92 0 15
2022 PM-05 56 15 21 0 0 7 0 77 0 15
2020 PM 30 50 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 41 28 7 6 10 5 4 75 18 80
2024 PM-04 39 28 9 6 11 3 5 72 18 35
2024 PM-05 42 39 0 9 5 5 0 85 15 20
2022 PM 42 22 10 6 2 14 3 79 10 50
2022 PM-04 39 30 12 0 0 12 7 85 0 15
2022 PM-05 38 14 15 0 0 33 0 78 0 15
2020 PM 20 40 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 4 7 8 9 33 4 34 68 18 80
2024 PM-04 5 8 8 13 21 7 39 62 24 35
2024 PM-05 7 5 9 14 47 0 19 75 14 20
2022 PM 0 3 8 6 50 4 29 83 5 50
2022 PM-04 0 5 7 0 70 6 11 85 7 15
2022 PM-05 0 0 0 7 54 7 32 100 0 15

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 PM 9 17 22 2 3 37 9 49 10 75
2024 PM-04 12 15 18 5 3 31 17 51 14 35
2024 PM-05 5 15 14 0 10 52 5 45 22 20
2022 PM 13 17 17 9 0 39 6 53 17 50
2022 PM-04 21 31 12 7 0 29 0 74 9 15
2022 PM-05 12 17 15 0 0 49 7 66 0 15

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 PM 47 43 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 75
2024 PM-04 45 45 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 35
2024 PM-05 39 47 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2022 PM 54 29 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 50
2022 PM-04 64 19 12 5 0 0 0 82 5 15
2022 PM-05 65 13 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2020 PM 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 PM 32 41 13 6 7 1 0 74 13 80
2024 PM-04 30 39 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 35
2024 PM-05 30 29 22 5 9 5 0 63 15 20
2022 PM 40 27 21 4 5 2 1 69 9 50
2022 PM-04 65 6 6 6 11 7 0 75 18 15
2022 PM-05 14 42 31 7 0 0 5 60 8 15
2020 PM 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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 PM 27 41 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 80
2024 PM-04 25 41 18 12 5 0 0 66 16 35
2024 PM-05 26 29 26 9 9 0 0 55 18 20
2022 PM 39 25 19 12 4 0 0 64 16 50
2022 PM-04 54 16 6 24 0 0 0 70 24 15
2022 PM-05 21 35 31 5 7 0 0 57 13 15
2020 PM 40 30 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10
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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 PM 32 26 18 10 11 4 0 61 21 80
2024 PM-04 25 23 23 8 13 8 0 52 23 35
2024 PM-05 25 25 20 16 14 0 0 50 30 20
2022 PM 30 29 17 14 6 4 0 61 21 50
2022 PM-04 59 0 17 13 11 0 0 59 24 15
2022 PM-05 0 41 16 31 5 7 0 45 39 15
2020 PM 20 30 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 34 29 37 80
2024 PM-04 48 25 28 35
2024 PM-05 18 33 48 20
2022 PM 49 26 25 50
2022 PM-04 48 46 6 15
2022 PM-05 53 7 40 15
2020 PM 40 0 60 10

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 PM 10 35 33 4 4 13 25
2024 PM-04 11 37 35 6 0 11 15
2022 PM 0 43 35 0 6 15 25
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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 PM 7 93 80

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 PM 7 11 5 0 5 53 20 65 18 80
2022 PM 17 5 14 0 1 51 11 58 4 50
2020 PM 10 20 20 0 10 30 10 50 17 10

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 PM 24 28 13 3 5 24 3 72 11 80
2024 PM-04 30 20 8 6 9 21 6 69 20 35
2022 PM 36 25 8 2 0 24 4 86 3 50
2022 PM-04 41 34 0 0 0 25 0 100 0 15
2020 PM 40 20 10 0 0 30 0 86 0 10
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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 PM-05 0 100 20
2022 PM 0 100 50
2022 PM-04 0 100 15
2022 PM-05 0 100 15
2020 PM 0 100 10

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 PM 12 20 11 1 4 42 10 67 9 75
2024 PM-04 13 27 16 2 5 27 9 63 11 35
2022 PM 19 5 10 0 0 55 11 70 0 50
2020 PM 20 10 20 0 0 40 10 60 0 10

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 PM 26 33 14 3 2 19 3 75 7 75
2024 PM-04 30 35 8 2 5 14 6 82 9 35
2022 PM 31 30 15 0 0 22 2 80 0 50
2022 PM-04 36 28 12 0 0 24 0 84 0 15
2020 PM 40 20 10 0 0 30 0 86 0 10
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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 PM 34 30 17 5 9 3 2 36 64 80
2024 PM-04 24 32 19 9 11 0 5 26 74 35
2024 PM-05 55 14 11 5 16 0 0 55 45 20
2022 PM 32 29 12 10 10 0 8 50
2022 PM-04 44 17 19 14 0 0 5 15
2022 PM-05 37 22 15 0 26 0 0 15
2020 PM 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 10

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 PM 11 22 36 18 12 1 0 12 88 80
2024 PM-04 11 23 33 12 18 3 0 11 89 35
2024 PM-05 5 22 39 30 5 0 0 5 95 20
2022 PM 21 32 26 7 14 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 24 32 20 12 11 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 13 42 24 14 7 0 0 15
2020 PM 10 20 50 20 0 0 0 10

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 PM 11 36 20 22 10 1 0 11 89 80
2024 PM-04 11 32 19 21 15 3 0 11 89 35
2024 PM-05 5 35 19 37 5 0 0 5 95 20
2022 PM 24 32 22 10 10 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 22 41 32 6 0 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 15 43 15 7 21 0 0 15
2020 PM 0 50 40 10 0 0 0 10

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 PM 13 30 20 16 19 0 3 13 87 80
2024 PM-04 19 22 19 17 23 0 0 19 81 35
2024 PM-05 0 33 37 19 11 0 0 0 100 20
2022 PM 26 23 14 26 11 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 30 26 13 19 11 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 7 29 14 42 7 0 0 15
2020 PM 20 30 10 40 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 44 27 12 7 3 0 8 48 52 80
2024 PM-04 50 19 11 7 3 0 10 55 45 35
2024 PM-05 40 25 20 15 0 0 0 40 60 20
2022 PM 57 16 13 6 4 0 4 50
2022 PM-04 64 12 7 6 0 0 11 15
2022 PM-05 49 15 23 0 7 0 5 15
2020 PM 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 10

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 PM 21 31 21 11 15 0 1 21 79 80
2024 PM-04 28 15 34 5 15 0 3 29 71 35
2024 PM-05 5 36 16 29 14 0 0 5 95 20
2022 PM 36 26 18 8 12 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 24 37 21 13 5 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 26 36 16 8 15 0 0 15
2020 PM 10 30 60 0 0 0 0 10

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 PM 17 34 21 15 12 1 1 17 83 80
2024 PM-04 20 27 13 24 14 0 3 20 80 35
2024 PM-05 5 46 26 14 9 0 0 5 95 20
2022 PM 31 22 24 7 14 2 0 50
2022 PM-04 33 32 11 6 11 7 0 15
2022 PM-05 23 22 40 0 15 0 0 15
2020 PM 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 10 29 27 18 16 0 0 10 90 80
2024 PM-04 5 24 40 12 20 0 0 5 95 35
2024 PM-05 7 29 23 32 9 0 0 7 93 20
2022 PM 20 29 24 11 16 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 8 42 29 9 11 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 22 22 29 20 7 0 0 15
2020 PM 10 20 30 40 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 20 28 26 11 9 0 5 22 78 80
2024 PM-04 16 30 28 13 8 0 5 17 83 35
2024 PM-05 12 24 29 16 20 0 0 12 88 20
2022 PM 25 29 20 11 16 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 31 36 21 0 11 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 29 22 15 19 15 0 0 15
2020 PM 0 40 40 20 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 43 31 11 5 8 0 3 44 56 80
2024 PM-04 40 38 9 2 11 0 0 40 60 35
2024 PM-05 30 28 18 12 11 0 0 30 70 20
2022 PM 51 21 11 10 7 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 64 12 6 7 11 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 58 22 0 15 5 0 0 15
2020 PM 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 53 24 12 3 6 0 1 54 46 80
2024 PM-04 55 14 17 3 8 0 3 57 43 35
2024 PM-05 51 28 7 10 5 0 0 51 49 20
2022 PM 60 18 11 0 9 0 1 50
2022 PM-04 66 18 6 0 6 0 5 15
2022 PM-05 65 15 8 0 12 0 0 15
2020 PM 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 27 31 25 13 2 1 1 27 73 75
2024 PM-04 23 21 30 19 3 3 2 24 76 35
2024 PM-05 27 30 32 11 0 0 0 27 73 20
2022 PM 42 28 11 8 8 0 3 50
2022 PM-04 43 31 0 6 15 0 5 15
2022 PM-05 30 26 31 0 7 0 5 15
2020 PM 20 30 30 0 10 10 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 42 18 12 10 15 0 2 44 56 80
2024 PM-04 52 6 11 6 20 0 5 55 45 35
2024 PM-05 33 28 21 0 18 0 0 33 67 20
2022 PM 45 14 13 15 11 0 4 50
2022 PM-04 53 11 18 11 7 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 43 29 7 0 7 0 13 15
2020 PM 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 46 31 11 1 6 0 4 48 52 80
2024 PM-04 48 23 12 3 11 0 3 50 50 35
2024 PM-05 45 34 20 0 0 0 0 45 55 20
2022 PM 66 25 3 3 2 0 0 50
2022 PM-04 64 24 12 0 0 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 62 31 0 0 7 0 0 15
2020 PM 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 71 9 7 4 1 1 7 77 23 80
2024 PM-04 70 6 6 8 0 3 7 78 22 35
2024 PM-05 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 73 27 20

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 PM 59 12 10 7 5 0 9 64 36 75
2024 PM-04 61 9 3 11 5 0 11 68 32 35
2024 PM-05 50 19 23 5 5 0 0 50 50 20

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 PM 74 6 5 6 0 2 6 81 19 75
2024 PM-04 72 3 6 9 0 3 8 80 20 35
2024 PM-05 70 16 5 5 0 5 0 73 27 20
2022 PM 82 13 2 0 0 0 3 50
2022 PM-04 78 16 0 0 0 0 6 15
2022 PM-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PM 70 0 0 10 10 0 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 67 17 7 2 2 1 4 71 29 80
2024 PM-04 67 14 8 2 4 3 3 70 30 35
2024 PM-05 71 16 9 5 0 0 0 71 29 20
2022 PM 72 19 4 2 0 0 3 50
2022 PM-04 78 11 0 0 0 0 11 15
2022 PM-05 62 30 7 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PM 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 66 16 8 2 3 0 5 69 31 75
2024 PM-04 66 15 4 5 6 0 5 69 31 35
2024 PM-05 60 24 16 0 0 0 0 60 40 20
2022 PM 68 9 5 14 2 0 1 50
2022 PM-04 71 12 5 6 0 0 6 15
2022 PM-05 57 15 13 15 0 0 0 15
2020 PM 60 0 20 10 0 0 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 60 11 8 1 0 0 20 76 24 80
2024 PM-04 60 6 0 3 0 0 31 88 12 35
2024 PM-05 60 21 18 0 0 0 0 60 40 20
2022 PM 71 10 2 0 2 0 15 50
2022 PM-04 72 5 0 0 0 0 22 15
2022 PM-05 72 8 0 0 7 0 13 15
2020 PM 70 0 10 0 0 0 20 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 66 17 8 0 0 1 7 72 28 80
2024 PM-04 67 14 9 0 0 3 8 74 26 35
2024 PM-05 74 16 10 0 0 0 0 74 26 20
2022 PM 81 6 7 2 2 0 1 50
2022 PM-04 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 15
2022 PM-05 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 15
2020 PM 70 0 10 10 0 0 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 54 24 8 5 4 1 4 57 43 80
2024 PM-04 63 17 7 3 0 3 8 71 29 35
2024 PM-05 44 31 16 9 0 0 0 44 56 20
2022 PM 78 8 6 0 5 0 3 50
2022 PM-04 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 15
2022 PM-05 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 PM 50 20 10 10 0 0 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 43 37 13 5 0 1 1 44 56 80
2024 PM-04 41 36 12 6 0 3 3 43 57 35
2024 PM-05 51 24 20 5 0 0 0 51 49 20
2022 PM 56 21 12 6 4 0 2 50
2022 PM-04 62 27 6 0 5 0 0 15
2022 PM-05 48 29 14 8 0 0 0 15
2020 PM 10 60 10 10 0 0 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 4 26 46 13 9 1 0 30 23 80
2024 PM-04 5 26 40 14 13 3 0 32 27 35
2024 PM-05 0 29 41 21 9 0 0 29 30 20
2022 PM 10 33 35 15 7 0 0 43 22 50
2022 PM-04 6 49 21 18 5 0 0 55 24 15
2022 PM-05 0 29 49 15 7 0 0 29 22 15
2020 PM 0 30 50 10 10 0 0 30 20 10

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 PM 13 25 35 19 8 0 0 28 37 80
2024 PM-04 15 22 39 16 8 0 0 24 37 35
2024 PM-05 15 40 26 19 0 0 0 19 55 20
2022 PM 13 10 34 25 19 0 0 44 23 50
2022 PM-04 17 7 21 32 24 0 0 55 24 15
2022 PM-05 7 0 66 22 5 0 0 27 7 15
2020 PM 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10

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 PM 16 42 23 11 4 5 0 61 15 80
2024 PM-04 15 45 23 11 6 0 0 60 17 35
2024 PM-05 14 37 20 20 5 5 0 53 26 20
2022 PM 23 37 18 17 2 4 0 62 20 50
2022 PM-04 33 47 7 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2022 PM-05 21 29 22 13 0 14 0 59 15 15
2020 PM 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 8 30 41 18 3 80
2024 PM-04 12 30 37 18 3 35
2024 PM-05 5 24 42 21 9 20
2022 PM 9 28 40 17 6 50
2022 PM-04 6 47 28 18 0 15
2022 PM-05 0 22 58 20 0 15

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 PM 65 22 7 1 4 0 0 88 5 80
2024 PM-04 65 19 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 35
2024 PM-05 66 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2022 PM 55 33 2 5 2 3 0 91 7 50
2022 PM-04 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 PM-05 59 36 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 15
2020 PM 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 45 35 7 9 2 1 0 81 11 80
2024 PM-04 51 33 2 11 2 0 0 84 14 35
2024 PM-05 30 39 16 10 0 5 0 72 11 20
2022 PM 46 19 7 17 10 0 0 66 27 50
2022 PM-04 56 12 6 21 6 0 0 67 27 15
2022 PM-05 44 29 8 14 5 0 0 73 19 15
2020 PM 30 10 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 62 28 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 80
2024 PM-04 65 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2024 PM-05 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2022 PM 54 26 6 7 6 1 0 81 13 50
2022 PM-04 56 30 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 15
2022 PM-05 66 22 0 7 0 5 0 92 8 15
2020 PM 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 18 37 20 13 7 5 0 58 21 80
2024 PM-04 18 37 19 11 14 0 0 56 25 35
2024 PM-05 14 41 11 24 0 10 0 60 27 20
2022 PM 24 35 15 20 6 0 0 59 26 50
2022 PM-04 39 37 0 18 5 0 0 76 24 15
2022 PM-05 21 44 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 15
2020 PM 10 40 30 0 0 20 0 63 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 22 59 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 20
2024 PM-05 8 70 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2022 PM 39 30 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 15
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 15 85 80
2024 PM-04 3 97 35
2024 PM-05 28 72 20
2022 PM 13 87 50
2022 PM-04 12 88 15
2022 PM-05 13 87 15
2020 PM 20 80 10

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
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Total responses
2024 PM 66 34 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 79 21 15

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 PM 18 57 15 0 10 0 0 75 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 48 29 9 5 4 1 3 81 9 80
2024 PM-04 55 19 8 5 4 3 6 81 9 35
2024 PM-05 39 33 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 20
2022 PM 48 26 15 4 2 1 3 77 6 50
2022 PM-04 39 35 6 15 0 0 6 78 16 15
2022 PM-05 60 20 0 0 7 5 7 92 8 15
2020 PM 30 50 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 21 62 80
2024 PM-04 32 50 35
2024 PM-05 11 75 20
2022 PM 33 61 50
2022 PM-04 19 73 15
2022 PM-05 56 36 15
2020 PM 20 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 PM 64 36 15
2024 PM-04 67 33 10
2022 PM 31 69 15

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 PM 12 37 34 17 0 0 0 49 17 15
2024 PM-04 9 29 47 15 0 0 0 39 15 10
2022 PM 13 21 0 22 30 0 13 39 61 15

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 PM 19 13 36 0 19 0 13 37 22 15
2024 PM-04 18 18 36 0 9 0 19 44 11 10
2022 PM 13 19 11 17 36 0 5 33 55 15

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 PM 49 16 8 8 5 1 14 57 43 80
2024 PM-04 47 19 9 11 5 0 10 52 48 35
2024 PM-05 29 25 5 5 11 5 21 39 61 20
2022 PM 41 6 10 13 20 0 11 50
2022 PM-04 33 6 5 19 25 0 12 15
2022 PM-05 31 15 7 7 33 0 7 15
2020 PM 10 10 20 20 20 10 10 10
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