2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 99. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 48 5 12 5 0 0 78 16 3295
2024 Term 41 45 3 9 2 0 0 85 12 275
2024 Student 76 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 46 4 8 3 0 0 84 11 3095
2022 Term 58 36 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 340
2022 Student 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 48 4 12 3 0 0 81 15 3595
2020 Term 50 37 3 7 3 0 0 88 10 515
2020 Student 58 27 0 12 0 4 0 88 12 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 15 5 4 3 0 3 89 7 3295
2024 Term 79 12 4 3 1 1 1 92 3 275
2024 Student 87 6 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 18 5 5 3 0 3 86 9 3295
2024 Term 74 16 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 275
2024 Student 64 13 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 9 16 13 0 0 62 29 3290
2024 Term 38 36 9 12 5 0 0 74 17 275
2024 Student 55 30 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 38 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 3090
2022 Term 47 35 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 340
2022 Student 65 20 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 3590
2020 Term 46 36 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 520
2020 Student 42 31 12 8 4 4 0 76 12 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 3710
2019 Term 41 39 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 575
2019 Student 63 26 4 6 0 0 0 89 6 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 38 13 16 10 0 0 61 26 3295
2024 Term 35 40 10 10 5 0 0 76 15 275
2024 Student 68 8 17 8 0 0 0 76 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 40 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 3090
2022 Term 42 35 8 10 4 1 0 78 14 340
2022 Student 69 13 12 0 7 0 0 82 7 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 41 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 3580
2020 Term 45 37 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 515
2020 Student 64 20 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 39 15 17 8 0 0 59 26 3710
2019 Term 30 39 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 575
2019 Student 54 27 10 7 1 0 0 81 9 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 3295
2024 Term 48 35 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 270
2024 Student 74 11 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 3095
2022 Term 56 33 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 340
2022 Student 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3570
2020 Term 55 32 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 515
2020 Student 69 19 4 0 4 0 4 92 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 40 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 3690
2019 Term 48 37 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 570
2019 Student 70 23 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 33 11 12 11 0 0 67 23 3295
2024 Term 52 29 10 5 4 0 1 82 8 275
2024 Student 55 24 13 0 0 0 8 86 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 11 9 6 0 0 73 15 3095
2022 Term 51 33 8 5 4 0 0 84 8 340
2022 Student 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 3585
2020 Term 50 29 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 520
2020 Student 84 8 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 3710
2019 Term 45 31 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 575
2019 Student 67 15 10 4 1 1 1 84 5 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 39 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 3300
2024 Term 48 31 12 7 2 0 0 78 10 275
2024 Student 53 44 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 42 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 3095
2022 Term 47 35 10 3 3 1 0 83 7 340
2022 Student 62 31 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 13 8 3 0 0 77 11 3595
2020 Term 49 34 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 520
2020 Student 64 28 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3715
2019 Term 36 41 12 6 5 0 0 77 12 575
2019 Student 44 37 12 5 1 0 0 81 7 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 32 18 12 11 0 0 58 24 3300
2024 Term 40 32 13 11 3 1 0 73 14 275
2024 Student 60 36 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 3095
2022 Term 38 34 15 8 4 1 0 73 11 340
2022 Student 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 18 3600
2020 Term 39 34 14 8 4 0 1 74 12 520
2020 Student 73 15 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 39 17 15 8 0 0 61 23 3710
2019 Term 30 37 16 11 6 1 0 67 17 575
2019 Student 50 30 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 43 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 3300
2024 Term 42 40 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 270
2024 Student 68 19 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 45 10 10 4 0 0 77 13 3090
2022 Term 47 40 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 340
2022 Student 57 30 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 44 12 9 3 0 0 75 13 3575
2020 Term 52 33 10 3 1 0 0 86 5 515
2020 Student 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 45 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 3690
2019 Term 36 41 10 10 2 0 0 77 13 575
2019 Student 46 38 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 40 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 3295
2024 Term 50 36 7 5 2 1 0 87 7 275
2024 Student 70 13 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3090
2022 Term 62 30 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 340
2022 Student 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 41 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3585
2020 Term 58 33 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 515
2020 Student 77 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3700
2019 Term 49 40 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 575
2019 Student 49 41 8 1 1 0 0 90 1 135

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 3295
2024 Term 41 32 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 275
2024 Student 60 36 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 3090
2022 Term 42 37 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 340
2022 Student 74 12 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 3585
2020 Term 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 520
2020 Student 65 19 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 39 17 12 8 0 0 64 20 3700
2019 Term 34 37 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 575
2019 Student 51 34 9 6 1 0 0 85 6 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 34 12 4 2 0 0 81 6 3300
2024 Term 57 30 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 275
2024 Student 58 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 36 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 3090
2022 Term 61 28 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 340
2022 Student 66 14 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 3575
2020 Term 62 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 510
2020 Student 58 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 36 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 3685
2019 Term 52 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 570
2019 Student 53 32 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 39 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 3295
2024 Term 37 34 16 6 5 0 1 72 11 275
2024 Student 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 40 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 3095
2022 Term 40 34 12 8 3 1 1 76 11 340
2022 Student 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 40 14 11 5 0 0 71 15 3565
2020 Term 40 33 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 515
2020 Student 58 19 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 3695
2019 Term 32 39 14 8 5 1 0 72 14 570
2019 Student 43 29 14 9 1 0 3 75 11 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 16 10 7 0 0 66 17 3295
2024 Term 38 34 19 5 2 1 1 73 7 275
2024 Student 81 11 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 36 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 3090
2022 Term 42 38 7 7 3 1 1 82 10 340
2022 Student 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 17 8 4 0 0 70 13 3595
2020 Term 43 31 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 520
2020 Student 69 19 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 37 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 3705
2019 Term 36 36 15 8 5 0 1 73 13 575
2019 Student 51 24 15 9 1 0 0 75 9 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 36 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 3295
2024 Term 43 38 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 275
2024 Student 60 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 3090
2022 Term 44 38 11 3 3 1 0 83 6 340
2022 Student 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 43 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3560
2020 Term 47 35 8 6 2 0 1 83 9 515
2020 Student 54 35 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 42 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 3655
2019 Term 34 42 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 560
2019 Student 53 30 12 2 0 1 1 85 2 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 3295
2024 Term 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 275
2024 Student 45 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 41 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 3090
2022 Term 56 33 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 340
2022 Student 87 6 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 41 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 3585
2020 Term 58 29 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 515
2020 Student 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 3715
2019 Term 45 40 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 575
2019 Student 48 35 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 3300
2024 Term 52 35 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 275
2024 Student 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 3095
2022 Term 58 31 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 340
2022 Student 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 19 8 4 0 0 68 13 3575
2020 Term 57 29 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 515
2020 Student 73 15 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 3695
2019 Term 55 28 12 3 1 0 0 83 4 570
2019 Student 76 17 4 1 1 0 1 94 1 135

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 27 37 16 6 0 1 23 39 3295
2024 Term 4 19 37 22 13 1 5 37 24 275
2024 Student 0 0 51 42 8 0 0 49 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 24 38 19 7 1 2 27 34 3090
2022 Term 5 17 29 22 18 3 6 44 24 340
2022 Student 6 13 31 25 12 0 13 43 22 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 27 37 19 6 1 1 26 36 3590
2020 Term 5 10 31 28 22 2 1 53 15 515
2020 Student 8 8 31 19 35 0 0 54 15 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 28 39 16 5 0 1 22 39 3715
2019 Term 6 21 29 25 16 2 1 42 28 570
2019 Student 5 9 30 27 27 2 0 55 14 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 25 31 18 6 1 3 25 43 3295
2024 Term 9 22 26 18 14 3 8 36 35 275
2024 Student 0 0 34 38 28 0 0 66 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 25 34 17 6 2 3 25 39 3085
2022 Term 6 16 28 22 13 4 10 41 26 340
2022 Student 10 14 10 27 19 7 13 57 30 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 24 34 18 7 1 2 27 38 3580
2020 Term 6 15 23 23 22 7 3 50 24 515
2020 Student 15 15 12 15 35 4 4 54 33 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 28 33 15 6 2 1 22 44 3710
2019 Term 13 20 27 18 16 4 3 36 35 570
2019 Student 4 18 22 13 28 10 4 48 26 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 13 33 30 14 1 2 45 21 3290
2024 Term 2 5 20 34 30 3 6 70 8 275
2024 Student 0 0 3 44 53 0 0 97 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 14 34 31 14 1 2 46 19 3085
2022 Term 3 3 22 32 30 2 9 69 6 340
2022 Student 0 7 12 29 33 0 19 77 9 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 14 35 33 11 1 1 45 20 3575
2020 Term 2 5 17 33 37 2 4 75 7 515
2020 Student 0 0 31 15 50 4 0 68 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 37 30 10 0 1 41 22 3700
2019 Term 2 8 21 32 31 2 3 66 11 565
2019 Student 1 1 11 24 56 3 3 85 3 135

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 25 26 16 8 1 2 25 49 3295
2024 Term 9 18 23 22 19 1 8 45 30 275
2024 Student 3 8 13 11 57 0 8 74 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 24 29 17 10 1 2 28 42 3090
2022 Term 4 12 20 26 26 3 10 59 18 340
2022 Student 0 12 14 25 30 0 19 69 14 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 23 32 21 8 0 1 30 38 3585
2020 Term 4 9 22 26 35 2 3 64 14 515
2020 Student 4 0 16 16 56 0 8 78 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 26 30 16 6 1 1 23 47 3715
2019 Term 7 14 23 27 23 3 3 53 22 570
2019 Student 1 8 11 28 42 6 4 78 10 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 16 27 25 15 2 5 43 28 3295
2024 Term 6 10 19 19 28 7 10 57 19 275
2024 Student 0 0 13 11 45 23 8 81 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 28 19 11 2 4 31 39 3095
2022 Term 6 14 18 19 24 8 11 53 25 340
2022 Student 0 7 22 21 17 0 33 57 10 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 16 28 28 15 1 2 44 26 3575
2020 Term 3 11 21 23 32 6 4 61 16 515
2020 Student 8 4 8 24 44 8 4 77 14 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 21 28 25 11 1 2 37 34 3705
2019 Term 8 13 24 24 23 6 2 51 23 570
2019 Student 4 8 9 19 38 16 6 74 15 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 24 31 16 8 2 3 24 43 3295
2024 Term 9 14 27 19 18 6 7 43 26 275
2024 Student 8 8 6 11 68 0 0 79 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 25 33 17 8 2 3 26 39 3095
2022 Term 4 10 26 25 20 6 9 52 17 340
2022 Student 0 7 41 14 19 0 19 41 9 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 37 19 8 2 1 28 35 3575
2020 Term 3 11 22 23 32 5 4 60 16 515
2020 Student 8 12 15 19 42 4 0 64 20 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 24 36 16 7 2 1 24 40 3705
2019 Term 8 17 28 22 18 4 2 43 27 570
2019 Student 5 12 18 15 38 9 3 60 20 135

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 17 36 25 12 1 2 38 25 3300
2024 Term 5 11 30 28 16 3 7 49 18 275
2024 Student 0 13 6 26 55 0 0 81 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 13 39 28 12 1 2 42 19 3095
2022 Term 4 9 24 29 26 1 8 60 14 340
2022 Student 0 19 26 18 24 0 13 49 21 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 21 40 23 8 0 1 31 29 3590
2020 Term 5 14 30 21 26 2 3 49 20 515
2020 Student 8 12 23 35 23 0 0 58 19 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 24 36 20 8 0 1 28 36 3720
2019 Term 10 18 30 22 18 1 1 41 29 575
2019 Student 4 18 27 21 28 2 0 50 22 140
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 30 16 10 9 5 5 60 21 3295
2024 Term 32 32 13 9 5 6 4 71 15 275
2024 Student 76 6 11 0 0 0 8 88 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 31 18 9 7 6 5 62 18 3090
2022 Term 35 28 14 7 5 7 5 70 14 340
2022 Student 64 14 4 0 0 12 6 95 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 18 10 6 5 3 63 17 3590
2020 Term 37 30 13 9 3 4 3 73 13 520
2020 Student 42 27 0 4 8 8 12 86 14 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 32 17 12 8 4 3 61 21 3715
2019 Term 31 29 14 10 7 4 4 65 19 570
2019 Student 48 22 8 1 2 10 9 86 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 30 8 7 7 1 0 78 14 3295
2024 Term 55 25 6 10 2 2 0 82 12 275
2024 Student 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 7 8 5 1 0 79 13 3095
2022 Term 50 28 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 340
2022 Student 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 8 8 5 1 0 78 13 3585
2020 Term 52 26 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 515
2020 Student 77 12 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 31 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 3715
2019 Term 46 28 7 10 8 1 0 75 18 575
2019 Student 67 20 7 4 0 2 0 89 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 3295
2024 Term 55 30 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 275
2024 Student 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 3095
2022 Term 59 28 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 340
2022 Student 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 33 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3570
2020 Term 58 27 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 515
2020 Student 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 9 8 3 0 0 80 12 3710
2019 Term 49 30 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 575
2019 Student 73 19 4 1 1 1 0 93 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 37 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 3295
2024 Term 54 30 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 275
2024 Student 76 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 3095
2022 Term 50 31 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 340
2022 Student 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 3560
2020 Term 48 33 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 515
2020 Student 72 20 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 12 5 3 1 0 80 9 3715
2019 Term 40 37 12 6 2 2 0 79 8 570
2019 Student 63 27 4 1 1 4 1 93 2 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 26 12 7 6 7 6 72 15 3295
2024 Term 39 25 10 8 6 10 3 74 15 275
2024 Student 70 9 0 0 0 15 6 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 27 12 6 5 7 5 74 13 3090
2022 Term 34 25 10 8 7 9 7 70 18 340
2022 Student 55 18 7 0 0 7 13 91 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 27 12 7 6 6 6 71 14 3300
2024 Term 38 27 10 7 5 10 4 74 14 275
2024 Student 70 9 0 0 0 15 6 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 28 13 6 4 7 5 74 12 3095
2022 Term 33 29 10 6 7 8 7 74 15 340
2022 Student 59 7 7 7 0 7 13 83 9 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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 28 12 5 4 1 4 79 9 3300
2024 Term 45 25 16 3 1 3 6 77 5 275
2024 Student 55 24 0 8 0 0 13 91 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 29 13 4 3 1 4 79 7 3090
2022 Term 44 23 17 4 2 2 9 75 6 340
2022 Student 53 33 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 26 13 4 3 1 3 79 7 3590
2020 Term 43 24 13 5 4 2 9 75 10 520
2020 Student 58 31 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 14 5 3 1 2 77 8 3710
2019 Term 44 27 15 4 4 1 5 75 9 575
2019 Student 46 20 16 6 1 2 9 74 8 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 30 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 3300
2024 Term 49 33 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 275
2024 Student 49 38 0 6 8 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3090
2022 Term 52 28 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 340
2022 Student 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 33 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3590
2020 Term 50 29 10 5 4 1 1 80 10 515
2020 Student 73 19 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 3715
2019 Term 43 32 11 7 6 1 1 76 13 575
2019 Student 55 24 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 26 12 5 5 1 1 77 11 3300
2024 Term 59 25 7 4 1 1 3 87 6 275
2024 Student 70 17 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 13 5 5 2 1 77 10 3095
2022 Term 52 25 11 4 3 3 2 81 8 340
2022 Student 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 13 5 4 1 1 77 10 3590
2020 Term 56 22 12 4 4 1 2 80 8 520
2020 Student 80 12 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 9 6 4 1 0 81 11 3285
2024 Term 54 29 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 275
2024 Student 78 6 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 33 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 3090
2022 Term 55 29 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 340
2022 Student 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 32 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 3590
2020 Term 57 27 8 3 3 1 1 85 7 520
2020 Student 65 27 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 11 8 5 1 0 76 12 3705
2019 Term 48 30 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 570
2019 Student 64 23 9 1 1 2 0 89 2 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 22 6 3 5 2 4 84 9 3300
2024 Term 58 19 7 3 5 4 6 84 9 275
2024 Student 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 23 6 4 4 2 4 85 9 3100
2022 Term 54 19 7 4 4 3 8 83 10 340
2022 Student 100 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 9 6 5 0 0 80 12 3300
2024 Term 61 25 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 275
2024 Student 68 19 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 3095
2022 Term 59 24 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 340
2022 Student 87 6 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 26 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 3600
2020 Term 56 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 520
2020 Student 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 30 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 3715
2019 Term 51 30 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 575
2019 Student 66 24 3 5 1 1 0 91 6 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 10 2 1 2 0 3 95 3 3300
2024 Term 84 10 2 0 0 0 3 97 1 275
2024 Student 76 19 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 11 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 3100
2022 Term 81 11 1 2 2 0 3 95 4 340
2022 Student 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 10 3 2 1 0 3 93 3 3700
2019 Term 82 9 3 1 2 0 3 94 4 575
2019 Student 83 7 0 4 1 1 3 95 5 140
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 16 10 9 10 0 61 21 3300
2024 Term 43 27 14 4 3 9 1 78 7 275
2024 Student 55 3 13 0 8 21 0 74 10 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 33 16 9 6 9 0 65 17 3090
2022 Term 43 22 13 4 2 14 1 77 8 340
2022 Student 66 20 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 32 16 9 4 8 0 68 14 3595
2020 Term 47 26 10 3 2 10 1 82 6 520
2020 Student 81 12 0 0 4 4 0 96 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 34 19 12 7 7 0 59 21 3710
2019 Term 42 27 15 4 4 8 1 76 8 575
2019 Student 57 20 4 2 1 14 2 91 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 27 19 15 16 3 0 48 32 3300
2024 Term 37 30 15 6 7 5 0 70 14 275
2024 Student 55 13 17 0 8 8 0 74 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 32 19 13 10 3 0 55 24 3095
2022 Term 40 30 15 6 3 4 1 74 10 340
2022 Student 80 13 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 34 19 12 6 2 0 62 19 3585
2020 Term 48 27 14 4 3 4 0 78 8 515
2020 Student 77 15 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 32 21 17 10 2 0 51 28 3710
2019 Term 36 31 16 8 5 4 0 70 14 575
2019 Student 52 26 8 2 1 9 1 88 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 21 18 18 6 0 40 38 3300
2024 Term 30 27 19 9 8 7 0 61 19 275
2024 Student 49 11 17 0 8 15 0 71 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 28 22 18 11 5 0 47 30 3095
2022 Term 33 29 15 7 4 11 0 70 13 340
2022 Student 75 12 6 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 34 21 15 8 4 0 55 24 3585
2020 Term 37 27 16 7 4 7 1 70 13 515
2020 Student 69 12 0 4 4 12 0 91 9 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 29 23 19 12 5 0 43 33 3695
2019 Term 29 29 17 11 7 7 0 63 19 570
2019 Student 44 25 9 6 1 14 1 81 8 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 30 18 18 16 3 0 46 36 3300
2024 Term 34 27 16 11 8 3 0 63 20 275
2024 Student 49 19 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 33 19 17 11 3 0 51 29 3095
2022 Term 35 33 15 9 5 3 0 70 14 340
2022 Student 75 11 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 37 19 15 8 2 0 58 23 3595
2020 Term 41 30 13 8 4 3 1 74 13 515
2020 Student 58 27 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 30 21 21 13 3 0 44 35 3710
2019 Term 26 29 16 15 9 4 0 58 25 575
2019 Student 46 25 9 7 2 10 1 80 10 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 23 14 6 4 14 6 70 13 3300
2024 Term 44 18 7 5 3 16 8 81 10 275
2024 Student 42 21 6 8 0 24 0 83 10 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 25 13 5 3 13 6 73 11 3095
2022 Term 39 17 10 4 3 17 9 77 10 340
2022 Student 52 14 20 7 0 7 0 71 7 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 23 12 6 4 14 6 73 13 3600
2020 Term 46 13 7 6 5 16 7 77 14 515
2020 Student 58 15 8 0 4 12 4 86 5 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 23 13 7 5 16 5 68 15 3715
2019 Term 36 16 10 6 6 21 5 70 16 575
2019 Student 42 12 7 6 4 24 4 76 14 140
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 42 19 12 7 1 0 61 19 3295
2024 Term 34 39 17 3 5 1 0 74 8 275
2024 Student 62 3 8 13 0 13 0 76 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 44 18 9 4 2 0 69 13 3095
2022 Term 41 38 11 4 3 2 0 81 8 340
2022 Student 75 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 45 19 7 2 1 0 71 9 3590
2020 Term 50 35 11 2 1 0 0 85 3 515
2020 Student 54 31 8 0 4 4 0 88 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 45 20 9 3 1 0 68 12 3710
2019 Term 35 42 13 6 2 1 0 78 8 570
2019 Student 50 37 5 1 2 4 0 91 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 27 21 25 17 2 0 36 43 3300
2024 Term 18 34 20 16 8 4 0 55 25 275
2024 Student 47 23 9 0 21 0 0 70 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 30 22 23 11 2 0 43 35 3095
2022 Term 28 32 14 11 6 8 1 67 18 340
2022 Student 49 38 6 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 37 23 18 7 2 0 52 25 3565
2020 Term 36 35 15 7 3 3 1 74 10 515
2020 Student 58 27 4 4 4 4 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 30 21 26 13 1 0 39 39 3700
2019 Term 19 37 20 15 6 3 0 58 21 565
2019 Student 36 33 14 6 3 8 0 75 9 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 38 14 12 8 3 1 65 20 3300
2024 Term 33 36 12 9 5 5 1 72 15 275
2024 Student 36 36 8 8 0 0 13 82 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 14 10 5 3 1 69 16 3095
2022 Term 34 35 9 10 6 4 2 74 17 340
2022 Student 52 34 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 42 14 7 3 1 1 75 10 3580
2020 Term 47 31 10 6 3 2 1 80 9 515
2020 Student 38 46 4 4 4 4 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 43 13 8 4 1 1 74 12 3710
2019 Term 36 38 11 8 5 2 1 76 13 570
2019 Student 37 31 10 9 6 4 3 73 16 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 38 21 9 6 2 0 63 16 3295
2024 Term 40 34 16 4 4 1 0 76 8 275
2024 Student 55 22 0 8 0 8 8 91 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 40 20 7 4 2 0 69 11 3095
2022 Term 44 36 12 3 5 1 1 81 7 340
2022 Student 66 21 6 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 43 18 5 3 1 0 73 8 3580
2020 Term 48 33 12 3 2 1 0 82 5 515
2020 Student 54 23 15 0 4 4 0 80 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 41 20 7 4 1 0 69 11 3700
2019 Term 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 78 9 570
2019 Student 46 31 11 3 1 8 0 84 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 17 14 15 8 2 49 32 3300
2024 Term 24 24 17 13 9 10 2 55 25 275
2024 Student 49 24 6 0 0 8 13 93 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 29 16 14 13 8 2 52 29 3095
2022 Term 28 29 13 9 6 12 2 67 18 340
2022 Student 57 24 7 5 0 7 0 87 6 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 19 15 10 6 1 53 27 3585
2020 Term 38 26 16 6 7 6 1 69 15 510
2020 Student 38 31 8 0 4 12 8 86 5 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 29 19 16 14 5 2 47 32 3700
2019 Term 24 31 17 9 9 9 1 61 21 570
2019 Student 43 20 10 6 2 13 5 77 11 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 21 17 14 2 0 47 32 3300
2024 Term 29 30 16 12 11 1 0 60 23 275
2024 Student 55 28 3 6 0 0 8 90 6 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 34 18 15 11 2 0 54 27 3100
2022 Term 32 34 15 7 8 4 0 69 16 340
2022 Student 66 20 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 33 21 16 9 2 0 53 26 3585
2020 Term 39 32 14 7 5 3 0 73 12 515
2020 Student 62 27 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 30 21 20 14 1 0 44 35 3715
2019 Term 27 31 17 11 10 4 1 60 22 575
2019 Student 54 27 7 3 2 6 1 87 5 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 25 15 6 7 1 5 43 57 3300
2024 Term 50 23 13 1 4 1 8 55 45 275
2024 Student 38 42 21 0 0 0 0 38 62 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 27 14 6 5 1 4 3095
2022 Term 57 22 9 3 3 1 5 340
2022 Student 64 4 14 5 0 0 13 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 25 14 6 4 1 3 3595
2020 Term 61 21 9 3 1 1 3 515
2020 Student 50 23 15 0 0 0 12 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 27 15 6 3 1 3 3715
2019 Term 57 20 11 4 3 1 5 575
2019 Student 60 18 9 1 2 1 9 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 12 8 5 6 3 15 62 38 3300
2024 Term 50 12 7 7 8 2 15 60 40 275
2024 Student 64 13 0 0 0 8 15 83 17 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 10 6 3 4 5 7 73 27 3295
2024 Term 69 9 6 3 2 5 7 78 22 275
2024 Student 87 6 0 0 0 0 8 94 6 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 10 5 3 4 5 6 3095
2022 Term 70 11 5 2 3 5 4 340
2022 Student 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 10 6 3 3 4 3 3580
2020 Term 74 10 5 3 2 3 4 515
2020 Student 81 4 0 0 4 0 12 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 10 6 3 3 4 3 3695
2019 Term 71 10 5 2 4 4 4 570
2019 Student 83 6 1 1 1 4 6 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 7 4 2 3 3 13 81 19 3295
2024 Term 69 9 6 3 0 1 11 79 21 275
2024 Student 77 0 8 8 0 0 8 84 16 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 12 7 4 5 3 11 68 32 3300
2024 Term 60 15 8 2 2 2 12 69 31 275
2024 Student 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 77 23 15

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 28 14 18 21 2 2 44 41 3300
2024 Term 18 27 17 17 17 1 2 47 35 275
2024 Student 36 24 8 8 0 0 24 80 10 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 32 13 16 16 2 1 54 33 3090
2022 Term 29 37 9 11 9 4 1 70 21 340
2022 Student 34 10 14 17 0 7 18 59 23 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 29 17 17 16 1 2 48 35 3590
2020 Term 33 27 13 12 9 4 1 64 23 515
2020 Student 65 15 8 4 8 0 0 81 12 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 28 17 18 20 1 1 43 39 3715
2019 Term 25 28 16 13 14 3 2 55 28 575
2019 Student 41 24 7 5 3 7 13 81 10 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 36 21 13 9 4 0 55 23 3300
2024 Term 22 37 20 9 4 7 1 64 14 275
2024 Student 49 40 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 37 21 12 5 4 0 60 18 3095
2022 Term 25 38 19 9 3 6 0 67 12 340
2022 Student 50 43 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 42 20 9 4 3 0 65 14 3590
2020 Term 31 38 17 7 2 5 0 72 10 515
2020 Student 38 38 4 12 0 8 0 83 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 40 22 12 5 3 0 59 18 3715
2019 Term 24 40 20 8 4 4 0 66 13 575
2019 Student 38 28 16 6 2 7 3 73 9 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 39 16 9 8 2 0 67 17 3300
2024 Term 36 37 12 8 3 3 0 76 11 275
2024 Student 57 36 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 41 14 8 4 3 0 72 13 3095
2022 Term 43 37 10 7 2 2 0 81 8 340
2022 Student 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 42 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 3575
2020 Term 50 35 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 510
2020 Student 69 23 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 43 14 8 3 2 0 74 11 3700
2019 Term 45 38 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 570
2019 Student 62 30 4 3 0 1 0 93 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 37 12 5 4 6 1 77 10 3300
2024 Term 46 29 10 5 4 4 1 80 9 275
2024 Student 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 38 12 5 3 6 1 79 8 3090
2022 Term 46 34 8 5 3 4 0 84 8 340
2022 Student 54 33 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 39 14 4 3 3 0 80 6 3580
2020 Term 54 29 9 3 1 3 0 86 4 515
2020 Student 64 16 4 8 4 4 0 83 13 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 13 4 2 2 0 80 7 3700
2019 Term 51 29 11 3 4 2 0 81 7 570
2019 Student 60 24 6 2 1 5 1 90 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 26 20 4 4 16 2 67 9 3300
2024 Term 34 25 17 5 4 14 1 69 11 275
2024 Student 53 21 11 0 0 15 0 87 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 27 22 5 2 13 1 66 9 3095
2022 Term 33 25 17 5 4 13 3 69 11 340
2022 Student 55 13 0 5 0 27 0 93 7 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 36 17 5 2 5 1 74 8 3590
2020 Term 48 27 14 4 1 6 1 80 5 515
2020 Student 50 23 8 4 4 12 0 83 9 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 10 7 6 6 4 75 14 3290
2024 Term 42 31 9 6 5 5 2 79 11 270
2024 Student 76 3 6 0 0 8 8 93 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 10 6 5 6 3 78 11 3090
2022 Term 40 33 7 7 5 5 3 78 14 340
2022 Student 64 16 7 0 0 0 12 92 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 33 11 5 3 3 1 79 9 3580
2020 Term 53 27 10 4 2 2 1 83 7 510
2020 Student 81 12 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 7 12 8 37 7 24 65 16 3290
2024 Term 5 7 10 7 37 3 30 66 19 275
2024 Student 0 0 0 0 66 6 28 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 6 13 8 38 6 24 66 15 3085
2022 Term 6 9 9 7 43 7 19 68 20 340
2022 Student 0 0 0 0 42 7 51 100 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 25 5 5 36 6 40 17 3295
2024 Term 16 12 20 3 2 38 10 53 9 275
2024 Student 13 15 17 0 8 47 0 54 14 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 16 24 3 4 39 4 45 12 3090
2022 Term 12 17 13 4 3 44 7 59 14 340
2022 Student 13 20 23 0 0 18 25 59 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 39 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 3300
2024 Term 58 31 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 275
2024 Student 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 3095
2022 Term 62 29 3 4 1 0 0 91 5 340
2022 Student 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 36 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 3590
2020 Term 67 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 3 515
2020 Student 85 12 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3710
2019 Term 58 29 6 4 3 0 0 87 6 570
2019 Student 82 13 3 0 1 1 0 96 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 33 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 3300
2024 Term 46 33 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 275
2024 Student 76 13 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 16 10 6 1 0 68 16 3095
2022 Term 50 32 7 7 2 1 0 83 10 340
2022 Student 87 6 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 36 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 3580
2020 Term 57 27 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 510
2020 Student 73 15 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 35 20 11 7 1 0 63 18 3710
2019 Term 46 31 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 570
2019 Student 68 19 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 35 16 14 10 0 0 61 24 3300
2024 Term 41 39 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 275
2024 Student 68 21 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 38 16 11 6 0 0 68 16 3095
2022 Term 45 37 8 6 3 0 1 82 9 340
2022 Student 87 6 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 3565
2020 Term 56 30 8 5 1 0 0 86 7 510
2020 Student 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 38 19 11 6 0 0 64 18 3690
2019 Term 43 33 12 8 3 1 0 76 12 570
2019 Student 64 27 4 2 3 1 0 91 5 140
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 26 19 13 11 6 0 55 26 3300
2024 Term 37 22 19 7 9 6 1 63 17 275
2024 Student 44 13 34 3 0 6 0 60 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 27 18 13 10 5 0 57 24 3095
2022 Term 33 31 18 7 8 3 0 66 16 340
2022 Student 69 12 0 0 0 12 7 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 28 20 12 7 3 0 60 20 3585
2020 Term 43 27 14 8 5 2 1 72 13 515
2020 Student 58 27 4 8 0 4 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 26 21 14 10 4 0 53 26 3715
2019 Term 33 23 19 13 8 3 1 58 22 575
2019 Student 41 16 20 9 4 6 4 62 15 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 39 33 3300
2024 Term 42 38 20 275
2024 Student 68 28 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 34 33 3095
2022 Term 47 28 25 340
2022 Student 46 23 32 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 43 36 3600
2020 Term 23 46 31 515
2020 Student 23 35 42 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 40 38 3725
2019 Term 27 34 39 570
2019 Student 53 10 37 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 39 25 8 0 7 920
2024 Term 5 28 16 10 38 3 115
2024 Student 0 11 11 11 66 0 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 45 27 5 1 6 965
2022 Term 2 54 18 3 20 3 170
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 41 30 4 0 3 765
2020 Term 5 41 20 5 25 4 115
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 35 36 4 0 5 825
2019 Term 3 38 20 6 27 5 155
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 3300
2024 Term 13 87 275
2024 Student 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 3095
2022 Term 11 89 340
2022 Student 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 3595
2020 Term 9 91 515
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 3710
2019 Term 11 89 575

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 395
2024 Term 58 42 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 340
2022 Term 71 29 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 445
2019 Term 61 39 65

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 395
2024 Term 42 58 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 340
2022 Term 38 62 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 445
2019 Term 50 50 65

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 340
2022 Term 3 97 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 445

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 340
2022 Term 0 100 40

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 340
2022 Term 0 100 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 445
2019 Term 9 91 65

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 395
2024 Term 22 78 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 340
2022 Term 7 93 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 445
2019 Term 15 85 65

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 395
2024 Term 13 87 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 340
2022 Term 3 97 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 445

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 395
2024 Term 34 66 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 340
2022 Term 34 66 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 435
2019 Term 46 54 65

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 395
2024 Term 21 79 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 340
2022 Term 26 74 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 435
2019 Term 34 66 65

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 395
2024 Term 40 60 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 340
2022 Term 47 53 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 435
2019 Term 48 52 65

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 395
2024 Term 44 56 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 340
2022 Term 33 67 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 435
2019 Term 44 56 65

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 395
2024 Term 26 74 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 340
2022 Term 27 73 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 435
2019 Term 17 83 65

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 395
2024 Term 52 48 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 340
2022 Term 46 54 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 435
2019 Term 55 45 65

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 395
2024 Term 26 74 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 340
2022 Term 29 71 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 435
2019 Term 24 76 65

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 340
2022 Term 0 100 40
2020 Term 0 100 45

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 340
2022 Term 9 91 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 435

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 340
2022 Term 3 97 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 435
2019 Term 11 89 65

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 395
2024 Term 44 56 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 340
2022 Term 56 44 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 435
2019 Term 49 51 65

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 395
2024 Term 29 71 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 340
2022 Term 25 75 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 435
2019 Term 35 65 65

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 395
2024 Term 16 84 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 340
2022 Term 14 86 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 435
2019 Term 20 80 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 395
2024 Term 55 45 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 340
2022 Term 58 42 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 435
2019 Term 59 41 60

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 395
2024 Term 24 76 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 340
2022 Term 19 81 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 435
2019 Term 32 68 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 340
2022 Term 0 100 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 435
2019 Term 8 92 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 340
2022 Term 1 99 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 435
2019 Term 19 81 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 340
2022 Term 6 94 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 435
2019 Term 18 82 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 340
2022 Term 3 97 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 435
2019 Term 9 91 60

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 340
2022 Term 9 91 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 435
2019 Term 20 80 60

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 395
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 340
2022 Term 4 96 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 435
2019 Term 8 92 60

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 395
2024 Term 29 71 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 340
2022 Term 31 69 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 340
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 435
2019 Term 25 75 60

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 355
2024 Term 14 86 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 310
2022 Term 20 80 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 405
2019 Term 14 86 55

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 355
2024 Term 39 61 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 310
2022 Term 24 76 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 405
2019 Term 41 59 55

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 355
2024 Term 22 78 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 310
2022 Term 12 88 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 405
2019 Term 11 89 55

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 310
2022 Term 10 90 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 405

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 310
2022 Term 13 87 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 405
2019 Term 14 86 55

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 310
2022 Term 6 94 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 405

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 310
2022 Term 12 88 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 405
2019 Term 11 89 55

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 310
2022 Term 18 82 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 405
2019 Term 24 76 55

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 310
2022 Term 10 90 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 405
2019 Term 14 86 55

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 355
2024 Term 32 68 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 310
2022 Term 19 81 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 405
2019 Term 27 73 55

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 310
2022 Term 7 93 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 405
2019 Term 9 91 55

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 355
2024 Term 54 46 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 310
2022 Term 52 48 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 405
2019 Term 52 48 55

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 310
2022 Term 2 98 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 405

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 355
2024 Term 39 61 35
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 310
2022 Term 43 57 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 405
2019 Term 49 51 55

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 355

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 355
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 310
2022 Term 15 85 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 320
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 405
2019 Term 14 86 55

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 15 15 8 8 32 10 47 28 3300
2024 Term 20 15 12 6 2 33 12 64 14 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 18 16 7 7 32 8 51 22 3095
2022 Term 20 15 11 4 3 34 13 66 14 340
2022 Student 62 0 7 0 0 26 5 90 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 21 19 8 5 22 6 55 19 3590
2020 Term 34 17 12 2 4 23 8 74 8 515
2020 Student 46 12 4 0 4 19 15 88 6 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 21 22 10 8 19 6 47 24 3720
2019 Term 26 20 16 6 3 19 8 64 14 575
2019 Student 29 12 9 1 1 34 14 78 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 15 8 6 11 1 67 16 3295
2024 Term 39 29 14 6 2 9 1 76 8 275
2024 Student 55 34 3 0 0 8 0 96 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 36 15 7 5 9 1 71 12 3095
2022 Term 40 32 11 4 4 9 2 79 8 340
2022 Student 68 13 5 0 0 14 0 94 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 17 7 4 5 0 71 11 3590
2020 Term 52 27 9 3 2 6 1 86 5 515
2020 Student 65 19 0 4 4 8 0 92 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 18 8 5 4 1 67 14 3715
2019 Term 43 32 10 4 3 6 2 81 8 575
2019 Student 51 16 13 1 1 15 2 82 3 140
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 3300
2024 Term 8 92 275
2024 Student 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 3095
2022 Term 8 92 340
2022 Student 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 3590
2020 Term 7 93 515
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 3705
2019 Term 9 91 575

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 220
2022 Term 39 61 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 270
2019 Term 47 53 50

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 24 295
2024 Term 88 12 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 26 220
2022 Term 71 29 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 19 270
2019 Term 61 39 50

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 220
2022 Term 3 97 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 270

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 220
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 270

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 220
2022 Term 15 85 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 270
2019 Term 16 84 50

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 220
2022 Term 19 81 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 270
2019 Term 20 80 50

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 295
2024 Term 21 79 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 220
2022 Term 10 90 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 270
2019 Term 18 82 50

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 295
2024 Term 36 64 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 225
2022 Term 46 54 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 265
2019 Term 40 60 45

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 295
2024 Term 33 67 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 225
2022 Term 35 65 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 265
2019 Term 36 64 45

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 295
2024 Term 31 69 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 225
2022 Term 25 75 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 265
2019 Term 25 75 45

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 225
2022 Term 18 82 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 265
2019 Term 16 84 45

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 295
2024 Term 43 57 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 225
2022 Term 23 77 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 265
2019 Term 34 66 45

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 295
2024 Term 30 70 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 225
2022 Term 18 82 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 265
2019 Term 32 68 45

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 225
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 240

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 225
2022 Term 13 87 25
2020 Term 0 100 35

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 225
2022 Term 9 91 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 265
2019 Term 14 86 45

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 225
2022 Term 3 97 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 265
2019 Term 14 86 45

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 225
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Term 0 100 35

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 225
2022 Term 2 98 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 265
2019 Term 16 84 45

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 225
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 265

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 225
2022 Term 43 57 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 265
2019 Term 30 70 45

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 225
2022 Term 11 89 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 265
2019 Term 13 87 45

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 295
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 225
2022 Term 4 96 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 265

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 225
2022 Term 3 97 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 265
2019 Term 10 90 45

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 295
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 225
2022 Term 8 92 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 265

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 295
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 225
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 265

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 295
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 225
2022 Term 6 94 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 265
2019 Term 24 76 45

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 295
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 225
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 265

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 44 295
2024 Term 70 30 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 225
2022 Term 51 49 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 240
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 265
2019 Term 41 59 45

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 200
2022 Term 6 94 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 225

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 200
2022 Term 25 75 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 225

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 275
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 200
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 225

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 200
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 225

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 275
2024 Term 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 200
2022 Term 0 100 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 225

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 200
2022 Term 3 97 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 225

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 200
2022 Term 7 93 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 225

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 275
2024 Term 31 69 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 200
2022 Term 27 73 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 225

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 200
2022 Term 24 76 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 225

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 200
2022 Term 25 75 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 225

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 200
2022 Term 4 96 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 225

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 275
2024 Term 36 64 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 200
2022 Term 61 39 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 225

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 200
2022 Term 0 100 25

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 36 275
2024 Term 55 45 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 36 200
2022 Term 70 30 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 33 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 225

Question 69o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 275

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 200
2022 Term 3 97 25
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 225
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 225

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 16 19 5 5 34 7 49 19 3300
2024 Term 20 15 17 3 2 34 9 62 7 275
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 18 5 4 34 6 55 14 3090
2022 Term 22 19 10 4 3 34 7 71 13 340
2022 Student 55 14 7 0 0 19 5 91 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 20 20 4 3 28 5 59 11 3590
2020 Term 35 16 13 3 1 25 7 74 6 510
2020 Student 40 12 8 4 0 20 16 81 6 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 19 25 4 4 24 7 52 12 3710
2019 Term 26 19 17 3 3 24 7 66 9 570
2019 Student 29 12 8 1 1 36 14 81 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 18 6 5 11 2 66 13 3295
2024 Term 37 31 14 4 2 10 2 78 6 275
2024 Student 55 32 6 0 0 8 0 94 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 17 6 3 11 1 71 10 3095
2022 Term 39 31 11 3 3 10 2 79 8 340
2022 Student 47 27 12 0 0 14 0 86 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 34 18 4 3 8 1 72 8 3590
2020 Term 50 26 11 3 1 8 2 84 4 515
2020 Student 65 15 12 4 0 4 0 84 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 20 5 3 7 1 70 9 3715
2019 Term 45 29 12 2 3 7 2 81 6 570
2019 Student 50 19 9 1 1 17 4 86 4 140

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 8 24 20 33 13 0 11 61 65
2022 Term 0 0 48 0 40 12 0 0 45 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 10 17 21 35 13 1 15 66 70
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 30 19 9 11 1 2 29 71 3290
2024 Term 33 32 16 10 8 0 2 33 67 275
2024 Student 28 34 17 21 0 0 0 28 72 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 20 11 13 0 2 3085
2022 Term 22 29 22 14 11 1 0 335
2022 Student 45 37 6 0 12 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 24 12 9 0 0 3580
2020 Term 36 27 21 8 8 0 0 515
2020 Student 38 12 27 12 12 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 28 24 14 16 0 1 3720
2019 Term 21 29 21 13 14 0 1 575
2019 Student 33 29 17 12 7 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 29 26 14 15 0 1 15 85 3285
2024 Term 30 34 23 8 3 0 1 31 69 275
2024 Student 34 30 26 9 0 0 0 34 66 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 27 27 16 13 0 1 3085
2022 Term 34 32 23 6 3 0 1 340
2022 Student 33 37 18 7 5 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 27 16 11 0 0 3595
2020 Term 39 31 19 6 4 0 1 515
2020 Student 50 23 23 0 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 30 28 16 10 0 0 3715
2019 Term 37 34 18 7 5 0 1 575
2019 Student 54 28 12 4 1 1 0 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 35 21 10 8 1 2 25 75 3285
2024 Term 46 31 13 4 2 1 3 48 52 270
2024 Student 76 13 11 0 0 0 0 76 24 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 33 22 10 7 1 2 3085
2022 Term 48 29 11 5 2 0 5 335
2022 Student 49 32 5 14 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 34 22 10 6 0 1 3575
2020 Term 57 25 12 2 1 1 2 515
2020 Student 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 36 22 11 6 0 1 3695
2019 Term 49 27 14 5 2 1 2 570
2019 Student 71 19 5 2 1 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 22 17 22 1 1 16 84 3295
2024 Term 30 25 17 13 11 1 2 31 69 275
2024 Student 68 8 8 6 11 0 0 68 32 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 24 17 20 1 1 3085
2022 Term 32 26 18 13 6 1 2 335
2022 Student 55 20 7 14 5 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 27 24 15 13 0 0 3575
2020 Term 40 26 19 8 5 0 1 515
2020 Student 62 15 15 4 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 24 18 17 0 1 3695
2019 Term 30 27 21 9 12 0 1 575
2019 Student 53 26 12 4 3 2 0 135

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 25 12 6 5 0 8 49 51 3295
2024 Term 56 24 8 3 2 0 7 60 40 275
2024 Student 83 13 3 0 0 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 26 14 6 5 1 5 3085
2022 Term 53 23 11 3 4 0 6 340
2022 Student 82 0 14 5 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 27 14 7 5 0 3 3560
2020 Term 53 23 15 4 3 0 2 510
2020 Student 80 8 4 0 4 0 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 27 13 6 4 0 5 3700
2019 Term 53 24 12 4 3 0 3 570
2019 Student 73 12 7 1 1 1 4 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 28 21 12 15 0 1 24 76 3295
2024 Term 38 34 16 5 6 0 1 38 62 275
2024 Student 46 19 22 6 8 0 0 46 54 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 23 10 11 0 1 3095
2022 Term 41 32 14 8 4 0 1 340
2022 Student 27 38 11 7 17 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 30 24 12 9 0 0 3590
2020 Term 40 27 18 8 6 0 1 515
2020 Student 58 12 19 8 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 31 22 11 9 0 1 3715
2019 Term 38 29 16 7 9 0 0 570
2019 Student 50 22 16 8 1 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 33 21 10 9 1 2 25 75 3290
2024 Term 40 28 17 6 5 2 2 42 58 275
2024 Student 76 6 11 0 8 0 0 76 24 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 20 9 6 1 2 3090
2022 Term 44 28 15 6 2 1 3 340
2022 Student 59 26 15 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37 21 8 4 1 1 3585
2020 Term 49 23 17 6 2 2 1 515
2020 Student 77 12 0 0 4 8 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 37 23 10 5 1 1 3710
2019 Term 39 32 15 7 4 1 1 570
2019 Student 56 25 13 1 1 2 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 32 24 12 11 1 1 19 81 3295
2024 Term 33 29 21 7 4 2 2 35 65 275
2024 Student 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 62 38 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 33 24 11 9 1 1 3090
2022 Term 42 33 13 5 2 2 3 340
2022 Student 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 35 25 11 6 0 1 3585
2020 Term 50 25 14 6 4 1 1 515
2020 Student 58 23 12 0 4 4 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 34 26 14 8 0 0 3710
2019 Term 38 30 19 8 4 1 1 570
2019 Student 60 20 12 4 2 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 31 19 10 11 1 1 28 72 3295
2024 Term 41 26 18 7 6 1 2 42 58 275
2024 Student 57 19 11 13 0 0 0 57 43 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 20 9 8 1 1 3090
2022 Term 42 27 19 9 2 1 1 335
2022 Student 60 14 5 21 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 34 20 11 5 0 0 3585
2020 Term 50 24 15 6 3 1 1 515
2020 Student 54 23 19 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 33 21 13 8 0 0 3705
2019 Term 39 28 17 10 5 1 0 570
2019 Student 48 24 14 9 3 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 27 15 8 10 1 1 39 61 3290
2024 Term 49 24 16 3 6 0 2 50 50 275
2024 Student 68 21 11 0 0 0 0 68 32 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 27 16 8 8 1 1 3085
2022 Term 45 29 11 7 5 1 2 340
2022 Student 86 0 7 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 28 16 8 6 0 0 3560
2020 Term 54 22 12 5 5 1 1 515
2020 Student 77 19 0 0 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 31 16 9 8 0 1 3705
2019 Term 45 25 14 9 5 1 1 570
2019 Student 59 27 7 1 3 2 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 11 5 6 1 2 51 49 3295
2024 Term 47 26 14 6 4 1 3 49 51 270
2024 Student 76 6 8 11 0 0 0 76 24 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 12 5 4 0 1 3090
2022 Term 49 29 10 7 3 0 2 340
2022 Student 67 5 28 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 22 10 6 0 1 3585
2020 Term 45 26 17 7 3 0 1 515
2020 Student 42 27 15 8 8 0 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 30 21 10 10 1 1 27 73 3295
2024 Term 39 31 17 5 6 1 2 40 60 275
2024 Student 62 13 11 13 0 0 0 62 38 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 32 22 11 9 0 1 3085
2022 Term 43 30 14 8 3 0 2 335
2022 Student 43 52 0 0 0 0 5 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 32 23 13 9 0 0 3585
2020 Term 44 28 19 5 3 0 0 515
2020 Student 42 35 12 12 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 30 23 13 10 1 0 3695
2019 Term 44 29 14 8 3 1 1 565
2019 Student 60 25 10 4 0 1 0 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 24 16 10 13 1 2 36 64 3295
2024 Term 44 27 14 7 6 0 2 45 55 275
2024 Student 44 32 3 6 15 0 0 44 56 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 12 5 5 1 2 3085
2022 Term 51 26 9 7 5 0 2 340
2022 Student 68 13 18 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 30 15 5 3 0 1 3575
2020 Term 46 28 16 5 5 0 0 510
2020 Student 64 20 8 4 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 28 13 6 3 0 1 3695
2019 Term 52 25 14 5 3 0 0 570
2019 Student 66 18 10 2 1 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 34 15 7 6 0 1 36 64 3290
2024 Term 39 39 12 4 4 0 2 40 60 275
2024 Student 68 19 6 0 8 0 0 68 32 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 14 5 3 0 1 3090
2022 Term 55 27 10 4 3 0 1 340
2022 Student 63 14 12 7 5 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 38 21 9 4 0 0 3565
2020 Term 37 35 20 5 3 0 1 515
2020 Student 54 12 19 8 4 4 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 14 5 2 2 1 9 73 27 3290
2024 Term 71 15 5 2 0 1 6 76 24 270
2024 Student 81 3 8 0 8 0 0 81 19 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 17 7 4 6 1 7 63 37 3290
2024 Term 64 14 11 3 2 1 6 68 32 275
2024 Student 81 3 8 0 8 0 0 81 19 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 13 5 4 5 1 5 72 28 3295
2024 Term 72 11 5 3 3 1 5 77 23 275
2024 Student 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 12 5 3 4 1 4 3085
2022 Term 72 10 6 4 4 1 3 340
2022 Student 88 7 0 0 0 0 5 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 12 5 3 3 1 2 3575
2020 Term 76 12 6 2 2 1 2 515
2020 Student 92 4 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 15 7 4 4 0 2 3710
2019 Term 73 11 6 3 5 1 2 575
2019 Student 94 2 0 1 1 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 24 9 4 4 0 3 57 43 3295
2024 Term 60 23 7 1 5 0 4 62 38 275
2024 Student 89 3 8 0 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 23 8 3 3 0 2 3090
2022 Term 66 20 7 2 3 0 2 335
2022 Student 75 18 7 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 23 9 3 2 0 1 3565
2020 Term 70 19 6 2 2 0 1 515
2020 Student 77 8 12 0 0 0 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 12 5 3 0 1 3695
2019 Term 56 24 9 5 4 1 1 570
2019 Student 84 10 1 3 0 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 20 8 4 7 0 2 60 40 3295
2024 Term 68 15 6 2 4 0 4 71 29 275
2024 Student 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 19 8 5 5 0 2 3080
2022 Term 67 17 6 4 5 0 2 335
2022 Student 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 18 8 4 4 0 1 3570
2020 Term 73 13 7 3 3 0 1 515
2020 Student 88 0 8 0 0 0 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 23 11 6 5 0 1 3690
2019 Term 66 16 7 3 6 1 1 570
2019 Student 87 9 2 1 0 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 12 5 2 1 1 26 73 27 3285
2024 Term 66 6 5 1 1 0 20 83 17 275
2024 Student 80 4 0 8 0 0 8 87 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 12 4 2 1 0 24 3085
2022 Term 67 8 2 2 1 1 20 340
2022 Student 75 12 0 0 0 0 13 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 12 5 2 1 0 24 3580
2020 Term 71 5 2 0 0 0 21 515
2020 Student 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 14 6 2 1 0 25 3690
2019 Term 65 5 2 1 1 1 24 570
2019 Student 81 1 1 1 0 1 15 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 21 8 3 2 1 6 63 37 3290
2024 Term 64 21 5 2 2 0 7 68 32 270
2024 Student 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 20 7 2 2 1 5 3080
2022 Term 67 19 5 4 1 0 4 340
2022 Student 88 7 0 0 0 5 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 22 8 2 1 0 3 3595
2020 Term 77 13 4 2 1 0 2 520
2020 Student 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 23 8 3 1 0 4 3695
2019 Term 72 15 5 2 1 1 5 570
2019 Student 86 8 2 1 0 1 2 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 20 9 4 5 1 4 61 39 3300
2024 Term 13 10 16 14 46 1 0 13 87 275
2024 Student 42 21 24 6 8 0 0 42 58 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 15 4 2 2 1 4 3095
2022 Term 31 18 17 12 20 0 1 340
2022 Student 45 34 21 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 18 5 2 1 1 1 3585
2020 Term 24 16 19 16 24 0 0 520
2020 Student 50 27 12 8 4 0 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 18 6 2 2 0 2 3710
2019 Term 20 14 19 14 31 0 1 575
2019 Student 57 14 12 5 9 1 2 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 30 13 4 4 0 3 46 54 3300
2024 Term 52 27 11 3 5 0 2 53 47 275
2024 Student 38 43 6 13 0 0 0 38 62 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 29 14 4 3 1 2 3090
2022 Term 54 28 12 2 2 0 2 335
2022 Student 45 38 12 0 5 0 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 34 16 5 2 0 1 3590
2020 Term 55 28 9 4 3 0 2 520
2020 Student 58 8 23 4 4 4 0 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 13 4 2 0 1 3705
2019 Term 52 28 11 3 3 1 2 575
2019 Student 58 21 14 3 2 1 1 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 28 41 14 9 0 0 36 23 3300
2024 Term 14 30 42 9 6 0 0 43 15 275
2024 Student 26 49 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 31 41 13 6 0 0 40 19 3095
2022 Term 15 40 35 5 4 0 0 56 9 340
2022 Student 26 46 23 0 5 0 0 72 5 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 34 36 14 4 0 0 45 18 3595
2020 Term 24 36 29 5 5 0 0 61 10 515
2020 Student 27 58 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 33 37 13 4 0 0 46 17 3720
2019 Term 22 38 27 8 4 0 0 60 12 575
2019 Student 39 38 19 3 0 1 0 78 3 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 39 17 7 0 0 24 37 3290
2024 Term 6 17 38 23 15 0 1 38 23 275
2024 Student 0 11 32 26 30 0 0 57 11 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 20 42 20 9 0 0 29 29 3090
2022 Term 5 10 37 30 16 0 1 46 16 340
2022 Student 0 9 30 21 33 7 0 58 10 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 41 21 7 0 0 28 31 3585
2020 Term 6 10 35 28 21 0 0 49 16 515
2020 Student 4 4 31 42 19 0 0 62 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 19 42 22 7 0 0 30 28 3695
2019 Term 8 13 33 30 16 0 1 46 21 565
2019 Student 2 13 33 29 22 1 0 51 15 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 17 8 6 2 0 69 14 3300
2024 Term 32 42 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 275
2024 Student 38 34 21 8 0 0 0 72 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 46 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 3095
2022 Term 33 40 11 7 4 4 0 77 12 340
2022 Student 43 45 5 0 0 7 0 95 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 43 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 3585
2020 Term 52 31 9 4 1 2 0 85 5 515
2020 Student 54 31 4 4 4 4 0 88 8 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 43 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 3700
2019 Term 35 35 17 8 2 2 0 72 10 565
2019 Student 36 28 17 7 2 9 1 72 10 140

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 25 36 21 8 3300
2024 Term 14 25 35 19 7 275
2024 Student 6 21 47 19 8 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 26 38 19 6 3095
2022 Term 16 30 32 17 5 340
2022 Student 14 34 36 9 7 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 28 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 3300
2024 Term 60 21 12 2 0 3 1 85 3 275
2024 Student 62 17 8 8 6 0 0 79 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 29 11 4 3 3 0 81 7 3095
2022 Term 51 28 8 5 3 4 1 83 9 340
2022 Student 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 29 13 4 3 2 1 79 8 3580
2020 Term 51 24 13 4 3 4 2 80 7 520
2020 Student 65 23 4 0 4 4 0 92 4 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 27 9 10 8 2 1 72 19 3300
2024 Term 49 23 11 11 5 2 0 73 16 275
2024 Student 49 11 21 6 13 0 0 60 19 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 27 10 10 8 2 0 71 19 3095
2022 Term 42 28 9 10 7 3 1 72 18 340
2022 Student 69 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 30 12 10 8 1 0 69 18 3590
2020 Term 43 26 12 9 7 2 1 71 17 515
2020 Student 60 24 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 30 7 5 5 1 0 82 11 3300
2024 Term 59 25 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 275
2024 Student 62 9 15 6 8 0 0 72 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 31 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 3095
2022 Term 57 27 6 5 5 1 1 85 9 340
2022 Student 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3575
2020 Term 58 24 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 520
2020 Student 77 12 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 38 14 15 12 2 0 58 27 3300
2024 Term 31 40 12 8 6 3 0 73 14 275
2024 Student 47 21 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 41 16 11 7 1 0 66 18 3095
2022 Term 36 39 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 340
2022 Student 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 3595
2020 Term 44 30 13 8 3 1 0 75 11 515
2020 Student 62 23 4 8 4 0 0 85 12 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 37 19 14 8 1 0 58 22 3710
2019 Term 29 37 17 10 5 2 0 67 15 570
2019 Student 38 31 15 3 4 7 1 76 8 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 53 12 13 6 0 1 69 19 890
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 50 13 12 4 1 0 70 16 840
2022 Term 8 24 24 28 9 6 0 34 40 15
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 44 14 16 5 2 2 64 22 995
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 3300
2024 Term 9 91 275
2024 Student 8 92 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 3095
2022 Term 9 91 340
2022 Student 7 93 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 3570
2020 Term 10 90 510
2020 Student 4 96 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 3715
2019 Term 13 87 575
2019 Student 7 93 140

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 585
2024 Term 55 45 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 380
2022 Term 56 44 30
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 495
2020 Term 28 72 50

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 36 585
2024 Term 72 28 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 27 380
2022 Term 67 33 30
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 495
2020 Term 67 33 50
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 18 650
2019 Term 79 21 75

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 34 7 10 7 1 0 75 17 375
2024 Term 48 31 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 8 9 2 1 0 81 11 280
2022 Term 73 16 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 20
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 400
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 530
2019 Term 52 21 14 5 3 2 2 76 9 55

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 10 8 5 3 3 77 13 3300
2024 Term 44 31 9 8 1 5 3 81 9 275
2024 Student 72 11 0 6 0 11 0 94 6 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 33 9 6 3 3 3 80 10 3095
2022 Term 41 32 9 6 2 6 4 82 8 340
2022 Student 53 13 14 0 0 14 6 83 0 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 10 5 3 2 2 81 8 3585
2020 Term 46 31 9 5 2 3 4 83 8 515
2020 Student 54 19 12 4 4 8 0 79 8 25
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 61 3300
2024 Term 18 64 275
2024 Student 49 19 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 57 3100
2022 Term 23 55 340
2022 Student 0 66 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 45 3605
2020 Term 24 49 520
2020 Student 62 23 25

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 715
2024 Term 63 37 50
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 800
2022 Term 52 48 75
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 1245
2020 Term 57 43 125
2020 Student 38 63 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 18 17 18 30 2 5 29 52 715
2024 Term 23 30 9 19 9 3 5 59 32 50
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 20 16 18 30 1 5 32 52 800
2022 Term 14 26 11 19 19 6 5 45 43 75
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 18 22 30 1 5 25 56 1240
2020 Term 14 28 18 20 14 2 3 45 36 125
2020 Student 31 19 13 25 6 0 6 53 33 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 16 16 21 37 2 3 22 61 710
2024 Term 17 32 17 24 9 2 0 50 34 50
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 16 14 23 36 1 4 23 63 800
2022 Term 7 28 16 27 10 5 7 40 41 75
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 13 17 22 41 1 2 17 65 1240
2020 Term 14 25 18 18 19 3 3 41 39 125
2020 Student 25 19 19 13 25 0 0 44 38 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 18 10 4 5 4 15 53 47 3295
2024 Term 51 10 6 1 2 4 27 74 26 275
2024 Student 32 0 0 0 0 30 38 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 20 13 5 5 3 13 3100
2022 Term 45 14 6 2 1 7 25 340
2022 Student 64 0 0 0 0 7 29 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 22 14 8 7 1 8 3590
2020 Term 46 18 7 3 4 5 17 520
2020 Student 54 4 4 4 4 12 19 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 20 16 9 10 1 6 3680
2019 Term 46 19 13 5 5 2 10 565
2019 Student 53 13 9 4 4 4 13 140
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