2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 111. What is your gender?

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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 43 42 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 945
2024 Woman 43 41 4 9 3 0 0 83 13 700
2024 Another gender 54 33 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2022 Man 47 42 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 815
2022 Woman 47 37 5 8 2 0 0 84 11 550
2020 Man 35 47 5 11 3 0 0 82 13 920
2020 Woman 35 48 3 11 2 0 0 83 14 620

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 69 12 5 5 5 0 4 84 11 945
2024 Woman 72 16 3 5 2 0 1 90 7 700
2024 Another gender 63 15 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 66 13 6 6 6 0 4 82 12 945
2024 Woman 66 19 4 7 3 0 2 87 10 700
2024 Another gender 78 9 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 45 27 7 12 8 0 1 73 20 945
2024 Woman 43 32 5 14 6 0 0 75 20 700
2024 Another gender 36 44 13 6 0 0 0 80 6 10
2022 Man 52 30 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 810
2022 Woman 49 32 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 550
2020 Man 40 37 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 915
2020 Woman 38 40 7 13 2 0 0 78 15 620
2019 Man 43 33 6 12 5 0 0 76 18 990
2019 Woman 44 34 4 14 4 0 0 78 18 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 42 36 10 9 3 0 0 79 12 945
2024 Woman 44 35 7 9 4 0 1 80 13 695
2024 Another gender 44 43 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 10
2022 Man 48 34 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 810
2022 Woman 42 38 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 550
2020 Man 45 34 10 8 2 0 0 79 10 915
2020 Woman 40 38 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 620
2019 Man 43 34 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 985
2019 Woman 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 645

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 60 28 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 945
2024 Woman 54 31 6 6 2 0 0 86 9 700
2024 Another gender 77 9 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2022 Man 65 25 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 815
2022 Woman 58 32 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 550
2020 Man 57 29 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 910
2020 Woman 54 30 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 615
2019 Man 62 27 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 985
2019 Woman 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 645

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 60 25 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 945
2024 Woman 58 25 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 700
2024 Another gender 72 8 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 10
2022 Man 64 25 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 815
2022 Woman 62 24 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 550
2020 Man 64 24 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 915
2020 Woman 59 26 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 620
2019 Man 64 24 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 990
2019 Woman 62 26 5 5 2 0 1 89 7 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 945
2024 Woman 49 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 700
2024 Another gender 71 13 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Man 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 810
2022 Woman 50 37 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 550
2020 Man 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 920
2020 Woman 48 34 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 620
2019 Man 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 995
2019 Woman 51 35 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 42 33 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 945
2024 Woman 46 31 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 700
2024 Another gender 64 0 13 16 0 0 7 69 17 10
2022 Man 44 33 10 7 6 0 0 78 13 815
2022 Woman 44 34 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 550
2020 Man 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 920
2020 Woman 40 40 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 620
2019 Man 34 39 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 995
2019 Woman 42 35 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 650

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 36 42 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 945
2024 Woman 40 39 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 695
2024 Another gender 38 46 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2022 Man 35 43 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 815
2022 Woman 39 40 7 11 4 0 0 79 15 550
2020 Man 33 42 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 915
2020 Woman 33 44 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 620
2019 Man 30 43 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 985
2019 Woman 35 41 9 11 4 0 0 75 15 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 58 29 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 945
2024 Woman 57 32 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 700
2024 Another gender 71 13 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2022 Man 58 31 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 815
2022 Woman 61 28 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 550
2020 Man 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 915
2020 Woman 56 34 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 620
2019 Man 56 32 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 990
2019 Woman 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 650

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 49 32 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 950
2024 Woman 47 32 9 8 5 0 0 79 13 700
2024 Another gender 53 18 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 10
2022 Man 47 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 815
2022 Woman 48 34 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 550
2020 Man 44 37 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 920
2020 Woman 46 35 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 620
2019 Man 45 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 990
2019 Woman 43 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 64 25 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 945
2024 Woman 61 26 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 700
2024 Another gender 64 7 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 10
2022 Man 66 25 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 810
2022 Woman 64 27 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 550
2020 Man 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 915
2020 Woman 61 28 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 620
2019 Man 65 26 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 990
2019 Woman 61 27 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 645

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 53 30 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 945
2024 Woman 46 36 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 700
2024 Another gender 56 31 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 10
2022 Man 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 810
2022 Woman 46 36 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 550
2020 Man 51 32 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 915
2020 Woman 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 615
2019 Man 47 36 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 990
2019 Woman 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 645

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 58 28 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 950
2024 Woman 59 26 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 700
2024 Another gender 65 16 13 7 0 0 0 81 7 10
2022 Man 63 26 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 810
2022 Woman 59 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 550
2020 Man 56 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 915
2020 Woman 56 29 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 620
2019 Man 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 990
2019 Woman 52 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 52 29 10 5 4 0 0 82 8 945
2024 Woman 50 31 8 7 4 1 0 81 10 700
2024 Another gender 55 25 6 13 0 0 0 80 13 10
2022 Man 54 30 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 810
2022 Woman 52 29 9 7 3 1 0 82 10 550
2020 Man 45 36 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 915
2020 Woman 42 40 7 8 3 0 0 82 10 615
2019 Man 43 37 11 6 2 0 0 80 9 980
2019 Woman 46 35 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 640

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 58 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 945
2024 Woman 54 30 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 700
2024 Another gender 64 13 6 7 9 0 0 78 16 10
2022 Man 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 815
2022 Woman 54 34 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 550
2020 Man 57 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 915
2020 Woman 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 625
2019 Man 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 995
2019 Woman 55 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 650

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 46 31 13 5 3 0 1 78 8 950
2024 Woman 45 27 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 700
2024 Another gender 65 22 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2022 Man 47 31 13 4 5 0 1 78 9 815
2022 Woman 38 32 17 7 5 0 0 70 13 550
2020 Man 41 32 15 6 4 0 1 74 10 920
2020 Woman 39 33 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 620
2019 Man 46 32 13 7 3 0 0 78 9 990
2019 Woman 43 29 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 650

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 9 23 37 20 11 0 1 31 32 945
2024 Woman 8 23 37 20 10 1 2 31 31 695
2024 Another gender 7 7 15 13 48 11 0 68 15 10
2022 Man 7 20 38 21 13 0 1 35 27 810
2022 Woman 8 23 39 18 11 0 1 29 31 550
2020 Man 9 19 38 22 10 0 1 33 28 920
2020 Woman 6 24 37 23 8 0 1 32 31 620
2019 Man 7 22 37 25 8 0 0 33 30 990
2019 Woman 9 21 36 22 10 1 0 33 31 650

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 11 23 31 20 14 1 1 34 34 945
2024 Woman 12 22 30 21 11 1 2 33 35 695
2024 Another gender 7 7 37 8 30 11 0 43 15 10
2022 Man 9 20 33 23 13 0 1 36 30 810
2022 Woman 11 22 34 20 10 1 2 30 35 545
2020 Man 10 18 31 25 14 1 1 40 28 915
2020 Woman 10 20 34 26 8 1 1 35 31 620
2019 Man 10 23 31 21 14 1 1 35 33 990
2019 Woman 10 22 35 20 12 1 1 32 32 650

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 3 9 22 34 30 1 1 65 12 945
2024 Woman 5 12 27 32 20 1 2 54 18 695
2024 Another gender 0 7 19 27 36 11 0 71 8 10
2022 Man 2 8 25 34 30 0 1 65 10 810
2022 Woman 5 11 31 33 19 0 2 53 16 545
2020 Man 4 7 24 37 28 0 1 65 10 915
2020 Woman 5 9 31 37 15 1 1 54 14 615
2019 Man 2 8 25 37 27 0 1 64 11 985
2019 Woman 5 12 29 33 20 0 1 54 16 645

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 14 20 23 20 20 1 2 41 35 945
2024 Woman 17 21 23 18 16 1 3 36 40 700
2024 Another gender 0 9 31 28 21 11 0 55 11 10
2022 Man 13 19 24 20 21 1 1 42 33 810
2022 Woman 16 23 31 13 13 1 3 27 40 545
2020 Man 10 19 25 25 18 1 1 44 30 920
2020 Woman 13 20 31 20 14 1 2 34 34 620
2019 Man 11 19 28 22 18 1 1 41 31 990
2019 Woman 15 23 28 18 15 1 1 33 38 645

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 9 16 24 23 23 2 2 49 26 945
2024 Woman 10 17 23 22 20 3 5 45 30 695
2024 Another gender 7 14 34 0 35 11 0 40 23 10
2022 Man 11 18 24 21 22 2 3 45 30 810
2022 Woman 15 21 25 19 14 2 4 35 38 545
2020 Man 5 10 22 30 29 2 2 61 15 920
2020 Woman 8 14 26 29 20 2 2 51 22 615
2019 Man 7 15 26 28 21 1 1 51 23 990
2019 Woman 11 18 27 22 18 2 2 42 30 645

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 12 21 31 19 15 1 1 35 34 945
2024 Woman 10 17 34 21 14 1 3 37 28 695
2024 Another gender 0 36 21 15 18 11 0 37 40 10
2022 Man 11 19 35 18 15 1 1 34 31 810
2022 Woman 13 21 33 20 11 0 1 31 35 550
2020 Man 11 18 30 24 16 1 1 41 29 915
2020 Woman 8 17 34 28 10 1 2 40 25 615
2019 Man 10 19 35 21 13 1 1 35 29 990
2019 Woman 9 19 34 23 13 2 1 37 28 645

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 6 12 29 28 24 0 1 53 18 945
2024 Woman 5 11 30 29 21 0 2 52 17 700
2024 Another gender 0 19 26 34 9 11 0 49 22 10
2022 Man 4 10 29 33 23 0 1 57 14 810
2022 Woman 5 10 30 34 20 0 2 55 15 550
2020 Man 7 13 32 29 18 0 1 47 20 920
2020 Woman 5 14 33 33 14 0 1 47 19 620
2019 Man 10 17 30 27 15 0 1 43 27 995
2019 Woman 9 20 37 22 12 0 1 34 29 650
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 40 31 11 6 4 5 4 77 11 945
2024 Woman 33 31 10 11 6 5 4 70 18 700
2024 Another gender 42 15 25 7 0 0 11 64 8 10
2022 Man 46 27 10 4 3 6 5 81 8 810
2022 Woman 37 28 10 9 5 5 5 73 15 550
2020 Man 40 30 13 5 3 6 4 77 9 920
2020 Woman 35 30 14 8 4 5 4 71 13 620
2019 Man 42 29 11 7 3 5 4 78 10 990
2019 Woman 36 29 13 11 4 3 3 70 16 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 64 24 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 945
2024 Woman 58 23 5 9 3 1 0 82 12 700
2024 Another gender 51 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Man 69 21 4 2 2 1 0 91 5 810
2022 Woman 62 23 4 6 4 0 0 85 10 550
2020 Man 60 24 6 7 3 0 0 85 10 920
2020 Woman 58 24 8 7 3 1 0 83 10 620
2019 Man 62 24 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 985
2019 Woman 56 24 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 645

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 68 22 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 945
2024 Woman 62 27 3 5 3 0 0 88 8 700
2024 Another gender 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Man 73 22 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 810
2022 Woman 67 23 3 6 2 0 0 90 7 550
2020 Man 69 23 3 3 1 0 0 93 5 915
2020 Woman 64 26 4 4 2 0 0 90 5 610
2019 Man 64 27 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 990
2019 Woman 60 29 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 62 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 945
2024 Woman 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 700
2024 Another gender 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2022 Man 68 25 4 1 1 0 0 93 2 810
2022 Woman 62 27 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 550
2020 Man 61 30 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 910
2020 Woman 55 31 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 615
2019 Man 59 31 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 990
2019 Woman 59 28 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 650

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 54 19 9 4 5 5 3 80 10 945
2024 Woman 51 26 9 4 2 5 4 84 7 700
2024 Another gender 44 18 6 16 0 6 9 74 19 10
2022 Man 61 20 6 3 2 4 3 88 6 810
2022 Woman 56 24 6 3 3 4 5 88 6 550

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 52 19 11 4 5 6 4 78 10 945
2024 Woman 49 24 8 6 3 5 5 81 10 695
2024 Another gender 47 15 15 0 7 6 9 74 8 10
2022 Man 61 21 6 3 2 4 3 88 6 810
2022 Woman 54 23 6 5 1 5 5 86 7 550
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 69 22 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 945
2024 Woman 69 20 6 2 2 1 1 91 4 700
2024 Another gender 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Man 72 19 5 2 1 0 1 93 3 815
2022 Woman 69 20 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 550
2020 Man 65 22 7 3 1 1 1 89 4 920
2020 Woman 65 20 8 2 2 1 2 88 5 620
2019 Man 64 20 10 2 1 0 2 86 3 995
2019 Woman 61 23 10 2 1 1 2 87 4 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 53 29 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 950
2024 Woman 52 26 8 9 4 0 0 78 14 700
2024 Another gender 72 15 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 10
2022 Man 51 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 810
2022 Woman 54 26 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 550
2020 Man 50 29 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 920
2020 Woman 48 31 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 620
2019 Man 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 995
2019 Woman 47 28 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 67 19 6 3 3 1 1 88 6 945
2024 Woman 66 17 7 4 4 1 1 85 8 700
2024 Another gender 74 13 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 10
2022 Man 68 19 5 3 3 1 1 88 7 810
2022 Woman 68 14 10 3 3 1 1 84 7 550
2020 Man 63 21 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 915
2020 Woman 61 21 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 620

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 Man 62 24 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 945
2024 Woman 59 24 5 7 4 0 0 84 12 700
2024 Another gender 54 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 10
2022 Man 62 25 7 3 2 1 0 87 6 810
2022 Woman 61 22 7 4 4 0 1 84 8 550
2020 Man 59 25 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 920
2020 Woman 55 29 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 620
2019 Man 54 29 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 995
2019 Woman 52 27 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 645

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 Man 80 13 3 2 1 0 2 95 3 945
2024 Woman 77 16 3 2 2 0 1 94 3 700
2024 Another gender 66 13 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 10
2022 Man 83 11 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 810
2022 Woman 80 14 2 2 1 1 1 95 2 550

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 Man 66 21 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 945
2024 Woman 62 23 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 700
2024 Another gender 66 9 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2022 Man 67 21 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 810
2022 Woman 64 23 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 550
2020 Man 67 21 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 920
2020 Woman 66 19 6 5 4 0 0 85 8 625
2019 Man 58 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 995
2019 Woman 57 24 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 650

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 Man 82 6 4 2 3 0 4 91 5 945
2024 Woman 85 9 2 2 1 0 2 96 2 695
2024 Another gender 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Man 81 6 3 2 3 0 4 91 5 810
2022 Woman 87 6 2 1 2 1 2 95 3 550
2019 Man 78 7 5 3 3 0 4 88 7 990
2019 Woman 81 10 3 2 2 0 2 93 4 650
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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 Man 42 27 11 6 6 9 0 75 13 945
2024 Woman 42 30 11 10 3 4 0 75 13 700
2024 Another gender 44 25 0 0 13 18 0 84 16 10
2022 Man 44 28 10 4 3 10 0 80 8 815
2022 Woman 45 30 11 6 3 5 0 79 9 550
2020 Man 46 24 11 5 3 9 0 78 9 920
2020 Woman 45 31 10 7 3 4 0 80 10 620
2019 Man 41 29 12 7 4 7 0 75 12 990
2019 Woman 40 30 12 10 4 4 0 73 15 650

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 Man 35 28 11 10 13 2 0 65 24 950
2024 Woman 35 34 13 11 5 2 0 70 17 700
2024 Another gender 41 17 19 9 13 0 0 58 23 10
2022 Man 37 33 13 10 5 2 0 72 15 815
2022 Woman 36 32 14 9 5 3 0 71 15 550
2020 Man 39 31 13 8 5 3 0 73 14 920
2020 Woman 42 34 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 620
2019 Man 33 32 16 12 6 2 0 66 18 990
2019 Woman 36 33 13 11 6 2 0 70 17 650

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 Man 26 28 13 14 14 4 0 56 30 945
2024 Woman 24 28 17 19 8 4 0 55 28 700
2024 Another gender 29 24 12 9 13 11 0 60 26 10
2022 Man 24 34 16 15 6 5 0 61 22 810
2022 Woman 25 33 15 15 7 6 0 61 23 550
2020 Man 27 33 16 12 7 5 0 63 20 915
2020 Woman 30 33 15 15 5 2 0 64 21 620
2019 Man 21 31 20 15 8 5 0 54 25 995
2019 Woman 22 36 16 15 8 2 0 60 23 645

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 Man 23 29 16 15 15 3 0 53 30 945
2024 Woman 23 29 14 21 12 1 0 53 33 700
2024 Another gender 50 15 6 13 16 0 0 64 29 10
2022 Man 26 32 17 14 8 3 0 60 22 815
2022 Woman 22 35 11 18 12 2 0 58 31 550
2020 Man 26 36 14 14 7 2 0 63 22 920
2020 Woman 25 35 12 16 11 2 0 61 27 625
2019 Man 18 30 19 19 11 3 0 50 30 990
2019 Woman 17 34 14 23 11 2 0 51 34 650

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 Man 39 31 14 4 3 6 2 77 8 945
2024 Woman 42 31 16 5 1 5 0 77 6 700
2024 Another gender 32 6 23 0 0 39 0 62 0 10
2022 Man 34 32 17 5 2 8 2 74 7 815
2022 Woman 35 33 20 5 2 6 0 72 7 550
2020 Man 39 26 15 6 3 10 3 74 10 920
2020 Woman 37 31 16 6 3 6 1 73 10 620
2019 Man 34 26 17 7 3 10 2 69 12 995
2019 Woman 36 26 18 8 3 8 1 68 12 650
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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 Man 36 42 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 945
2024 Woman 41 41 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 700
2024 Another gender 47 46 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Man 39 43 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 815
2022 Woman 44 38 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 550
2020 Man 40 43 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 920
2020 Woman 51 36 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 620
2019 Man 38 38 12 9 2 1 0 77 11 995
2019 Woman 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 650

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 Man 20 35 18 15 10 1 0 56 26 945
2024 Woman 18 35 15 22 8 3 0 55 31 700
2024 Another gender 26 38 13 22 0 0 0 65 22 10
2022 Man 24 40 15 13 6 2 0 65 19 810
2022 Woman 19 37 16 18 8 2 0 57 27 550
2020 Man 26 39 17 13 5 2 0 66 17 920
2020 Woman 30 39 12 13 5 1 0 69 18 625
2019 Man 20 36 20 17 6 1 0 56 23 985
2019 Woman 20 39 15 17 8 1 0 59 26 650

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 Man 50 29 9 5 3 2 1 82 9 945
2024 Woman 51 31 7 5 4 1 1 84 9 700
2024 Another gender 72 9 6 13 0 0 0 80 13 10
2022 Man 55 29 9 3 2 1 1 86 5 810
2022 Woman 50 33 8 4 2 1 1 85 7 550
2020 Man 54 32 8 4 2 2 0 87 5 920
2020 Woman 55 31 7 3 2 0 1 87 6 625
2019 Man 55 30 8 4 2 1 1 86 5 990
2019 Woman 61 26 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 650

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 Man 52 30 11 3 3 1 1 83 6 945
2024 Woman 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 700
2024 Another gender 65 16 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 10
2022 Man 60 29 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 810
2022 Woman 52 34 9 3 2 1 0 87 5 550
2020 Man 58 29 8 2 1 1 0 88 3 920
2020 Woman 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 620
2019 Man 54 31 11 3 2 0 0 85 5 990
2019 Woman 57 28 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 650

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 Man 37 24 12 9 7 9 3 69 17 945
2024 Woman 28 26 15 11 9 9 3 60 23 700
2024 Another gender 36 9 24 7 7 6 11 55 16 10
2022 Man 36 28 12 6 6 9 2 72 14 815
2022 Woman 31 25 13 14 8 7 2 62 24 550
2020 Man 38 24 13 8 5 10 1 70 15 915
2020 Woman 27 28 16 11 7 8 3 61 20 620
2019 Man 32 25 14 11 8 9 2 64 21 990
2019 Woman 30 22 16 14 11 6 1 56 27 650

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 Man 41 32 11 9 7 1 0 73 16 945
2024 Woman 39 32 9 13 5 1 0 73 18 700
2024 Another gender 31 31 25 6 0 7 0 67 7 10
2022 Man 40 36 10 9 4 0 0 76 14 815
2022 Woman 34 37 11 12 5 1 0 72 17 550
2020 Man 39 35 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 915
2020 Woman 38 36 10 9 5 1 0 75 15 620
2019 Man 35 32 12 12 7 2 0 68 19 990
2019 Woman 35 35 12 11 5 1 0 71 17 650

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 Man 55 26 8 4 3 1 3 58 42 945
2024 Woman 51 24 11 4 4 1 5 54 46 700
2024 Another gender 47 37 7 9 0 0 0 47 53 10
2022 Man 60 20 9 4 3 1 3 810
2022 Woman 52 26 10 4 3 1 4 550
2020 Man 61 21 9 3 3 0 2 920
2020 Woman 58 26 8 3 2 0 2 625
2019 Man 65 21 8 2 2 0 2 995
2019 Woman 60 22 9 3 1 0 4 650

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 Man 68 9 4 2 2 2 13 79 21 945
2024 Woman 66 8 3 2 3 1 17 80 20 700
2024 Another gender 61 7 0 0 0 0 33 90 10 10

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 Man 76 7 5 2 2 4 4 83 17 945
2024 Woman 71 10 5 2 1 3 7 79 21 700
2024 Another gender 67 9 0 0 0 6 18 88 12 10
2022 Man 83 5 3 1 1 3 4 810
2022 Woman 74 8 4 2 2 4 5 550
2020 Man 86 5 3 1 2 2 3 915
2020 Woman 79 9 5 1 1 2 3 620
2019 Man 86 4 3 1 1 2 3 990
2019 Woman 78 8 6 1 1 2 4 650

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 Man 82 4 2 0 1 2 9 92 8 945
2024 Woman 76 6 2 1 1 1 13 88 12 700
2024 Another gender 55 9 0 0 0 0 36 85 15 10

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 Man 75 8 4 2 2 2 8 83 17 945
2024 Woman 69 10 4 2 3 1 10 78 22 700
2024 Another gender 55 9 0 7 0 0 29 77 23 10

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 Man 37 33 8 9 10 1 2 72 19 945
2024 Woman 35 38 6 11 6 2 3 76 18 695
2024 Another gender 19 49 22 9 0 0 0 68 9 10
2022 Man 41 32 7 8 9 1 2 75 18 815
2022 Woman 36 34 8 12 7 2 1 72 20 550
2020 Man 38 32 12 9 8 1 1 71 17 920
2020 Woman 35 31 13 11 7 1 2 68 19 620
2019 Man 36 28 13 10 9 1 2 66 20 990
2019 Woman 34 34 10 10 10 1 1 69 20 650

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 Man 44 37 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 945
2024 Woman 37 43 9 6 2 2 0 82 9 695
2024 Another gender 29 53 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2022 Man 49 36 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 810
2022 Woman 38 43 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 550
2020 Man 44 39 8 5 2 1 0 84 7 915
2020 Woman 35 44 11 5 1 3 0 82 6 625
2019 Man 38 44 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 995
2019 Woman 34 43 13 6 2 3 0 79 8 650

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 Man 54 29 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 945
2024 Woman 48 36 7 6 3 1 0 85 8 695
2024 Another gender 58 29 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2022 Man 61 30 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 810
2022 Woman 50 37 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 550
2020 Man 58 30 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 910
2020 Woman 51 35 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 620
2019 Man 55 32 8 3 2 1 0 88 4 990
2019 Woman 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 645

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 Man 57 25 7 3 2 4 2 87 6 945
2024 Woman 57 31 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 695
2024 Another gender 60 27 7 0 0 6 0 93 0 10
2022 Man 52 32 7 3 1 4 1 88 5 810
2022 Woman 48 38 6 4 2 2 0 88 6 550
2020 Man 57 25 9 2 1 4 1 87 4 920
2020 Woman 57 30 7 4 1 2 0 88 5 620
2019 Man 65 25 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 995
2019 Woman 64 25 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 645

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 Man 50 26 10 2 2 8 2 85 5 945
2024 Woman 43 32 13 2 1 7 1 82 3 695
2024 Another gender 34 29 8 0 6 13 9 81 8 10
2022 Man 46 26 14 3 1 9 1 80 4 810
2022 Woman 39 32 15 2 1 9 1 79 3 550
2020 Man 47 24 13 3 1 10 1 81 5 920
2020 Woman 44 29 13 6 1 6 1 78 8 620

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 Man 56 22 7 4 5 3 3 84 9 945
2024 Woman 53 28 5 4 3 3 3 87 8 700
2024 Another gender 26 18 6 16 0 22 11 66 24 10
2022 Man 59 26 4 3 2 4 3 90 5 810
2022 Woman 52 32 4 4 3 4 1 89 6 550
2020 Man 60 23 5 4 2 4 2 89 5 915
2020 Woman 57 26 7 4 3 3 1 86 7 620

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 Man 4 5 8 6 50 6 19 76 13 945
2024 Woman 4 5 9 7 42 6 28 74 13 695
2024 Another gender 0 7 24 8 40 9 11 61 9 10
2022 Man 3 2 7 5 58 5 19 83 7 810
2022 Woman 4 5 9 5 43 4 31 73 13 550

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 Man 14 14 19 6 8 34 6 46 23 945
2024 Woman 19 18 20 4 3 29 7 58 11 700
2024 Another gender 9 9 14 0 16 53 0 38 33 10
2022 Man 14 14 17 4 5 43 4 52 16 815
2022 Woman 22 19 17 3 1 35 3 66 7 550

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 Man 61 27 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 945
2024 Woman 57 34 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 700
2024 Another gender 56 35 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Man 69 22 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 815
2022 Woman 64 30 2 2 2 0 0 94 3 550
2020 Man 69 22 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 920
2020 Woman 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 620
2019 Man 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 985
2019 Woman 66 26 5 2 2 0 0 92 3 650

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 Man 61 23 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 945
2024 Woman 60 26 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 700
2024 Another gender 64 20 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 Man 64 24 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 810
2022 Woman 62 27 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 550
2020 Man 66 21 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 915
2020 Woman 65 25 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 620
2019 Man 64 21 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 990
2019 Woman 65 23 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 645

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 Man 54 28 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 950
2024 Woman 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 695
2024 Another gender 56 22 6 16 0 0 0 78 16 10
2022 Man 58 28 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 815
2022 Woman 57 31 5 6 1 0 0 87 7 550
2020 Man 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 915
2020 Woman 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 610
2019 Man 59 26 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 990
2019 Woman 62 27 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 645
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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 Man 58 22 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 945
2024 Woman 58 23 9 4 3 2 0 83 7 700
2024 Another gender 71 13 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Man 59 20 8 8 3 2 0 81 10 815
2022 Woman 54 22 11 7 3 3 0 78 10 550
2020 Man 61 21 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 920
2020 Woman 61 21 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 620
2019 Man 60 21 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 990
2019 Woman 58 22 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 650

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 Man 32 43 25 945
2024 Woman 39 38 24 700
2024 Another gender 28 53 19 10
2022 Man 34 40 26 815
2022 Woman 40 34 27 550
2020 Man 22 47 30 920
2020 Woman 28 39 32 620
2019 Man 23 47 30 995
2019 Woman 28 37 34 650

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 Man 14 58 8 10 5 4 295
2024 Woman 10 70 7 4 5 4 270
2022 Man 13 58 10 10 4 6 275
2022 Woman 10 67 12 2 3 6 215
2020 Man 13 63 14 4 0 5 210
2020 Woman 9 68 17 1 1 5 180
2019 Man 12 63 9 6 5 6 230
2019 Woman 11 60 8 3 13 5 180
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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 Man 8 92 945
2024 Woman 11 89 700
2022 Man 5 95 810
2022 Woman 11 89 550
2020 Man 5 95 920
2020 Woman 8 92 620
2019 Man 6 94 995
2019 Woman 11 89 650

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 46 54 80
2024 Woman 56 44 80
2022 Man 51 49 40
2022 Woman 40 60 60
2020 Man 50 50 40
2020 Woman 44 56 55
2019 Man 46 54 55
2019 Woman 52 48 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 62 38 80
2024 Woman 46 54 80
2022 Man 68 32 40
2022 Woman 44 56 60
2020 Man 55 45 40
2020 Woman 60 40 55
2019 Man 51 49 55
2019 Woman 60 40 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 12 88 80
2022 Man 5 95 40
2022 Woman 8 92 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 80
2024 Woman 0 100 80
2022 Man 0 100 40
2022 Woman 0 100 60
2020 Man 0 100 40
2020 Woman 0 100 55
2019 Man 0 100 55
2019 Woman 0 100 75

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 Man 7 93 80
2022 Man 2 98 40
2022 Woman 5 95 60

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 40
2022 Woman 4 96 60
2020 Man 0 100 40
2020 Woman 0 100 55
2019 Man 0 100 55
2019 Woman 0 100 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 10 90 80
2022 Man 0 100 40
2022 Woman 17 83 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 64 80
2024 Woman 27 73 80
2022 Man 28 72 45
2022 Woman 22 78 60
2020 Man 45 55 40
2020 Woman 34 66 55
2019 Man 33 67 55
2019 Woman 33 67 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 35 65 80
2024 Woman 22 78 80
2022 Man 27 73 45
2022 Woman 29 71 60
2020 Man 48 52 40
2020 Woman 33 67 55
2019 Man 32 68 55
2019 Woman 38 62 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 53 47 80
2024 Woman 44 56 80
2022 Man 42 58 45
2022 Woman 41 59 60
2020 Man 40 60 40
2020 Woman 48 52 55
2019 Man 47 53 55
2019 Woman 49 51 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 45 55 80
2024 Woman 27 73 80
2022 Man 44 56 45
2022 Woman 22 78 60
2020 Man 36 64 40
2020 Woman 31 69 55
2019 Man 40 60 55
2019 Woman 49 51 75

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 Man 38 62 80
2024 Woman 35 65 80
2022 Man 28 72 45
2022 Woman 24 76 60
2020 Man 45 55 40
2020 Woman 32 68 55
2019 Man 37 63 55
2019 Woman 33 67 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 49 51 80
2024 Woman 59 41 80
2022 Man 56 44 45
2022 Woman 44 56 60
2020 Man 67 33 40
2020 Woman 41 59 55
2019 Man 55 45 55
2019 Woman 43 57 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 64 80
2024 Woman 25 75 80
2022 Man 35 65 45
2022 Woman 12 88 60
2020 Man 45 55 40
2020 Woman 33 67 55
2019 Man 39 61 55
2019 Woman 29 71 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 45
2022 Woman 1 99 60
2020 Man 0 100 40
2020 Woman 0 100 55
2019 Man 0 100 55
2019 Woman 0 100 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 10 90 80
2024 Woman 18 82 80
2022 Man 5 95 45
2022 Woman 11 89 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 13 87 80
2024 Woman 8 92 80
2022 Man 5 95 45
2022 Woman 5 95 60
2020 Man 17 83 40
2020 Woman 9 91 55
2019 Man 9 91 55
2019 Woman 10 90 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 59 41 80
2024 Woman 43 57 80
2022 Man 56 44 45
2022 Woman 45 55 60
2020 Man 50 50 40
2020 Woman 45 55 55
2019 Man 49 51 55
2019 Woman 45 55 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 16 84 80
2024 Woman 19 81 80
2022 Man 11 89 45
2022 Woman 11 89 60
2020 Man 26 74 40
2020 Woman 9 91 55
2019 Man 22 78 55
2019 Woman 23 77 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 11 89 80
2024 Woman 14 86 80
2022 Man 14 86 45
2022 Woman 36 64 60

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 Man 54 46 80
2024 Woman 63 37 80
2022 Man 50 50 45
2022 Woman 62 38 60
2020 Man 48 52 40
2020 Woman 62 38 55
2019 Man 41 59 55
2019 Woman 78 22 75

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 Man 18 82 80
2024 Woman 21 79 80
2022 Man 33 67 45
2022 Woman 20 80 60
2020 Man 21 79 40
2020 Woman 31 69 55
2019 Man 27 73 55
2019 Woman 33 67 75

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 Man 16 84 80
2024 Woman 21 79 80
2022 Man 9 91 45
2022 Woman 12 88 60
2020 Man 12 88 40
2020 Woman 12 88 55

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 Man 12 88 80
2024 Woman 13 87 80
2022 Man 20 80 45
2022 Woman 5 95 60
2020 Man 12 88 40
2020 Woman 12 88 55
2019 Man 16 84 55
2019 Woman 15 85 75

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 Man 14 86 80
2024 Woman 24 76 80
2022 Man 12 88 45
2022 Woman 7 93 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 Man 10 90 80
2024 Woman 13 87 80
2022 Man 17 83 45
2022 Woman 6 94 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 Man 14 86 80
2024 Woman 15 85 80
2022 Man 10 90 45
2022 Woman 5 95 60
2019 Man 11 89 55
2019 Woman 19 81 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 8 92 80
2024 Woman 18 82 80
2022 Man 5 95 45
2022 Woman 23 77 60
2020 Man 12 88 40
2020 Woman 16 84 55

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 Man 31 69 80
2024 Woman 24 76 80
2022 Man 33 67 45
2022 Woman 22 78 60
2020 Man 33 67 40
2020 Woman 10 90 55
2019 Man 39 61 55
2019 Woman 12 88 75

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 Woman 13 87 70
2022 Man 9 91 35
2022 Woman 13 87 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 Man 11 89 70
2024 Woman 30 70 70
2022 Man 39 61 35
2022 Woman 35 65 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 Man 7 93 70
2024 Woman 10 90 70
2022 Man 7 93 35
2022 Woman 8 92 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 Man 0 100 70
2024 Woman 7 93 70
2022 Man 5 95 35
2022 Woman 2 98 55

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 Man 8 92 70
2024 Woman 11 89 70
2022 Man 11 89 35
2022 Woman 24 76 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 Man 10 90 70
2024 Woman 17 83 70
2022 Man 8 92 35
2022 Woman 20 80 55

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 Man 15 85 70
2024 Woman 10 90 70
2022 Man 19 81 35
2022 Woman 12 88 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 Man 13 87 70
2022 Man 13 87 35
2022 Woman 10 90 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 Man 7 93 70
2024 Woman 12 88 70
2022 Man 5 95 35
2022 Woman 23 77 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 Man 43 57 70
2024 Woman 34 66 70
2022 Man 14 86 35
2022 Woman 28 72 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 Man 10 90 70
2024 Woman 12 88 70
2022 Man 5 95 35
2022 Woman 3 97 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 Man 50 50 70
2024 Woman 45 55 70
2022 Man 33 67 35
2022 Woman 33 67 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 Man 0 100 35
2022 Woman 0 100 55

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 Man 60 40 70
2024 Woman 65 35 70
2022 Man 55 45 35
2022 Woman 41 59 55

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 Man 14 86 70
2024 Woman 14 86 70
2022 Man 8 92 35
2022 Woman 16 84 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 Man 20 16 11 7 4 34 9 63 18 945
2024 Woman 13 14 12 11 7 31 13 48 32 700
2022 Man 22 18 7 5 4 36 8 71 16 815
2022 Woman 15 17 12 10 6 34 7 53 27 550
2020 Man 27 14 12 5 3 32 8 67 13 920
2020 Woman 19 16 16 7 4 30 8 57 17 620
2019 Man 27 15 13 5 4 28 8 65 14 995
2019 Woman 20 17 17 9 6 23 8 54 22 650

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 Man 47 28 10 5 2 7 1 82 8 945
2024 Woman 33 34 12 8 3 8 2 75 12 700
2022 Man 46 32 7 3 2 9 1 86 6 815
2022 Woman 39 31 11 7 3 9 1 78 11 550
2020 Man 46 29 10 4 2 9 1 83 6 920
2020 Woman 37 31 15 4 3 8 1 75 8 620
2019 Man 51 25 11 4 2 5 1 81 7 995
2019 Woman 38 31 16 4 4 6 1 74 9 650
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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 Man 7 93 945
2024 Woman 8 92 700
2022 Man 4 96 810
2022 Woman 8 92 550
2020 Man 3 97 920
2020 Woman 6 94 620
2019 Man 3 97 995
2019 Woman 6 94 650

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 27 73 60
2024 Woman 47 53 60
2022 Man 32 68 35
2022 Woman 39 61 45
2020 Man 29 71 30
2020 Woman 44 56 40
2019 Man 29 71 30
2019 Woman 51 49 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 66 34 60
2024 Woman 72 28 60
2022 Man 77 23 35
2022 Woman 74 26 45
2020 Man 78 22 30
2020 Woman 88 12 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 35
2022 Woman 0 100 45
2019 Man 0 100 30
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 60
2024 Woman 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 35
2022 Woman 0 100 45
2020 Man 0 100 30
2020 Woman 0 100 40
2019 Man 0 100 30
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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 Man 12 88 60
2022 Man 0 100 35
2022 Woman 7 93 45

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 Woman 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 35
2022 Woman 6 94 45
2020 Man 0 100 30
2020 Woman 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 19 81 60
2022 Man 11 89 35
2022 Woman 10 90 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 50 60
2024 Woman 15 85 60
2022 Man 34 66 30
2022 Woman 9 91 45
2020 Man 25 75 30
2020 Woman 18 82 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 22 78 60
2024 Woman 15 85 60
2022 Man 21 79 30
2022 Woman 15 85 45
2020 Man 32 68 30
2020 Woman 18 82 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 33 67 60
2022 Man 27 73 30
2022 Woman 7 93 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 8 92 60
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 4 96 45
2019 Man 0 100 30
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 31 69 60
2024 Woman 36 64 60
2022 Man 33 67 30
2022 Woman 41 59 45
2020 Man 30 70 30
2020 Woman 22 78 40
2019 Man 39 61 30
2019 Woman 27 73 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 60 60
2024 Woman 42 58 60
2022 Man 14 86 30
2022 Woman 44 56 45
2020 Man 25 75 30
2020 Woman 68 32 40
2019 Man 18 82 30
2019 Woman 59 41 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 17 83 60
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 0 100 45

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 Man 13 87 60
2022 Man 3 97 30
2022 Woman 12 88 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 9 91 60
2022 Man 3 97 30
2022 Woman 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 21 79 60
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 9 91 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
2024 Man 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 30
2022 Woman 7 93 45
2020 Man 0 100 30
2020 Woman 0 100 40
2019 Man 0 100 30
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 16 84 60
2024 Woman 23 77 60
2022 Man 15 85 30
2022 Woman 9 91 45
2019 Man 19 81 30
2019 Woman 12 88 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 60
2024 Woman 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 30
2022 Woman 0 100 45
2020 Man 0 100 30
2020 Woman 0 100 40
2019 Man 0 100 30
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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 Man 25 75 65
2024 Woman 40 60 60
2022 Man 36 64 30
2022 Woman 35 65 45
2020 Man 33 67 30
2020 Woman 44 56 40
2019 Man 34 66 30
2019 Woman 39 61 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 30
2022 Woman 20 80 45
2020 Man 16 84 30
2020 Woman 35 65 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 4 96 45

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 Man 11 89 65
2024 Woman 12 88 60
2022 Man 16 84 30
2022 Woman 2 98 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
2022 Man 9 91 30
2022 Woman 7 93 45

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
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 4 96 45

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 Woman 8 92 60
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 7 93 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 65
2024 Woman 15 85 60
2022 Man 3 97 30
2022 Woman 18 82 45

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 Man 61 39 65
2024 Woman 39 61 60
2022 Man 56 44 30
2022 Woman 48 52 45
2020 Man 51 49 30
2020 Woman 35 65 40
2019 Man 51 49 30
2019 Woman 44 56 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 30
2022 Woman 7 93 40

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 Woman 22 78 55
2022 Man 22 78 30
2022 Woman 27 73 40

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 Man 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 30
2022 Woman 15 85 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 30
2022 Woman 4 96 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 97 30
2022 Woman 7 93 40

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 Man 0 100 60
2022 Man 3 97 30
2022 Woman 4 96 40

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 Man 11 89 60
2024 Woman 13 87 55
2022 Man 12 88 30
2022 Woman 34 66 40

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 Man 11 89 60
2024 Woman 13 87 55
2022 Man 6 94 30
2022 Woman 12 88 40

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 Woman 12 88 55
2022 Man 0 100 30
2022 Woman 18 82 40

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 Man 28 72 60
2024 Woman 38 62 55
2022 Man 16 84 30
2022 Woman 24 76 40

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 Woman 9 91 55
2022 Man 13 87 30
2022 Woman 9 91 40

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 Man 52 48 60
2024 Woman 46 54 55
2022 Man 42 58 30
2022 Woman 37 63 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 0 100 60
2022 Man 0 100 30
2022 Woman 0 100 40

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 Man 73 27 60
2024 Woman 61 39 55
2022 Man 57 43 30
2022 Woman 58 42 40

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 Woman 0 100 55

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 Man 13 87 60
2024 Woman 14 86 55
2022 Man 7 93 30
2022 Woman 11 89 40

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 Man 24 16 13 3 4 34 6 67 12 945
2024 Woman 16 15 13 6 5 36 10 56 19 700
2022 Man 23 18 9 2 2 40 7 75 8 810
2022 Woman 18 17 13 4 4 39 5 62 14 550
2020 Man 28 15 12 2 2 36 6 73 6 920
2020 Woman 21 16 17 4 2 34 6 61 10 620
2019 Man 28 13 15 2 1 32 8 69 6 995
2019 Woman 23 15 19 5 3 28 7 59 12 650

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 Man 49 27 8 5 3 7 1 82 9 945
2024 Woman 38 35 11 5 3 7 2 80 9 700
2022 Man 47 31 7 2 1 10 1 88 4 810
2022 Woman 40 35 11 3 2 8 0 82 6 550
2020 Man 48 27 11 2 2 9 1 84 4 920
2020 Woman 39 31 14 4 2 9 1 78 7 620
2019 Man 54 24 10 3 1 7 1 85 4 995
2019 Woman 43 27 14 4 2 8 1 77 7 650

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 Man 0 0 10 20 18 52 0 0 78 10
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 46 28 13 5 7 0 1 46 54 945
2024 Woman 53 28 9 5 3 0 1 54 46 695
2024 Another gender 70 0 23 7 0 0 0 70 30 10
2022 Man 37 29 16 7 10 0 1 810
2022 Woman 46 30 13 6 4 0 1 545
2020 Man 41 28 14 8 8 0 0 920
2020 Woman 48 25 14 7 5 0 1 620
2019 Man 28 29 19 11 12 0 1 990
2019 Woman 34 27 20 8 10 0 1 650

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 Man 27 33 22 10 6 0 0 27 73 940
2024 Woman 25 27 23 13 11 0 1 25 75 695
2024 Another gender 21 34 38 0 7 0 0 21 79 10
2022 Man 27 33 21 10 8 0 1 810
2022 Woman 20 30 25 13 11 0 1 550
2020 Man 30 29 24 10 6 0 0 920
2020 Woman 25 28 21 15 10 0 1 620
2019 Man 28 36 19 12 5 0 0 990
2019 Woman 27 29 23 11 8 0 0 650

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 Man 43 30 15 7 4 0 1 43 57 940
2024 Woman 36 30 19 9 5 0 1 37 63 700
2024 Another gender 37 45 11 7 0 0 0 37 63 10
2022 Man 43 33 13 6 3 0 1 810
2022 Woman 34 34 17 9 5 0 1 550
2020 Man 46 29 14 7 3 0 1 915
2020 Woman 39 29 18 8 5 0 1 620
2019 Man 46 29 16 6 2 0 1 980
2019 Woman 38 32 19 5 4 0 1 650

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 Man 21 25 22 16 16 0 0 21 79 945
2024 Woman 22 22 18 18 19 0 1 23 77 695
2024 Another gender 9 21 34 20 15 0 0 9 91 10
2022 Man 21 24 22 15 16 1 1 810
2022 Woman 16 21 24 20 19 0 1 550
2020 Man 26 25 25 14 10 0 1 915
2020 Woman 25 26 21 14 12 0 1 620
2019 Man 22 27 24 16 11 0 0 985
2019 Woman 22 25 23 16 13 0 1 650

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 Man 64 20 8 3 2 0 3 66 34 945
2024 Woman 55 21 11 4 4 1 4 58 42 695
2024 Another gender 69 7 13 11 0 0 0 69 31 10
2022 Man 62 20 8 3 2 0 4 810
2022 Woman 53 22 11 5 4 0 5 550
2020 Man 60 21 10 5 2 0 2 915
2020 Woman 53 23 12 6 4 0 3 615
2019 Man 64 23 7 3 2 0 2 990
2019 Woman 58 22 9 5 1 0 5 645

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 Man 41 29 17 6 6 0 0 41 59 940
2024 Woman 34 31 17 10 8 0 0 34 66 700
2024 Another gender 36 37 15 11 0 0 0 36 64 10
2022 Man 46 27 13 7 6 0 1 805
2022 Woman 36 30 17 7 9 0 1 550
2020 Man 40 27 17 9 6 0 0 920
2020 Woman 33 27 21 11 7 0 0 620
2019 Man 49 30 12 6 3 0 0 990
2019 Woman 42 29 16 8 4 0 0 650

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 Man 40 31 16 6 6 0 1 40 60 945
2024 Woman 38 34 15 8 4 0 1 38 62 700
2024 Another gender 39 21 33 7 0 0 0 39 61 10
2022 Man 45 32 13 5 4 0 1 810
2022 Woman 37 34 15 7 5 0 1 550
2020 Man 40 34 15 7 4 0 0 920
2020 Woman 37 32 19 9 3 0 0 615
2019 Man 38 36 15 7 4 0 0 990
2019 Woman 38 33 20 4 3 0 1 650

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 Man 28 32 22 9 9 0 1 28 72 945
2024 Woman 27 35 21 10 7 0 1 27 73 695
2024 Another gender 27 30 29 14 0 0 0 27 73 10
2022 Man 26 36 22 9 6 0 1 810
2022 Woman 23 38 18 13 7 0 0 545
2020 Man 32 35 19 8 5 0 0 920
2020 Woman 30 31 20 14 5 0 1 620
2019 Man 27 37 22 10 4 0 0 995
2019 Woman 27 37 21 9 5 0 1 650

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 Man 34 33 16 8 9 0 0 34 66 945
2024 Woman 33 32 16 10 7 0 1 33 67 700
2024 Another gender 27 12 38 23 0 0 0 27 73 10
2022 Man 36 32 18 7 6 0 0 810
2022 Woman 31 32 17 10 9 0 1 550
2020 Man 37 31 18 9 5 0 0 920
2020 Woman 32 30 19 13 5 0 1 620
2019 Man 33 32 21 9 4 0 0 990
2019 Woman 31 32 19 11 7 0 1 650

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 Man 52 24 12 6 5 0 0 53 47 945
2024 Woman 54 23 11 7 4 0 0 55 45 695
2024 Another gender 47 24 16 13 0 0 0 47 53 10
2022 Man 54 24 11 6 4 0 1 805
2022 Woman 50 27 12 6 4 0 1 550
2020 Man 53 25 12 6 4 0 0 920
2020 Woman 49 27 12 7 3 0 1 615
2019 Man 51 27 10 7 5 0 0 990
2019 Woman 49 26 13 7 4 0 1 650

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 Man 59 22 10 3 4 0 1 60 40 945
2024 Woman 59 21 10 5 3 0 1 60 40 700
2024 Another gender 42 9 36 7 7 0 0 42 58 10
2022 Man 54 27 11 4 3 0 1 810
2022 Woman 52 29 9 4 4 0 2 550
2020 Man 31 33 22 10 4 0 0 920
2020 Woman 25 33 21 12 8 0 1 620

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 Man 44 27 17 7 4 0 1 44 56 945
2024 Woman 40 28 18 8 5 0 1 40 60 695
2024 Another gender 28 24 27 22 0 0 0 28 72 10
2022 Man 40 30 19 6 5 0 0 810
2022 Woman 34 33 19 8 5 0 2 550
2020 Man 37 34 18 9 2 0 0 920
2020 Woman 34 34 19 9 4 0 1 620
2019 Man 39 34 16 8 2 0 0 985
2019 Woman 38 33 18 8 2 0 1 645

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 Man 57 16 11 7 8 0 1 57 43 945
2024 Woman 50 20 14 7 8 0 1 50 50 700
2024 Another gender 65 15 13 0 6 0 0 65 35 10
2022 Man 62 20 9 3 3 0 1 810
2022 Woman 54 24 11 5 4 0 3 545
2020 Man 52 28 12 5 3 0 1 910
2020 Woman 47 26 16 5 5 0 1 620
2019 Man 62 19 10 6 4 0 0 985
2019 Woman 54 22 12 6 5 0 1 645

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 Man 50 30 12 4 4 0 0 50 50 945
2024 Woman 54 30 10 3 2 0 1 54 46 700
2024 Another gender 63 25 12 0 0 0 0 63 37 10
2022 Man 52 30 11 4 2 0 1 810
2022 Woman 50 33 12 2 2 0 1 550
2020 Man 36 33 18 8 4 0 0 910
2020 Woman 33 36 18 8 5 0 0 615

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 Man 82 6 2 1 2 0 7 88 12 945
2024 Woman 77 8 1 1 1 0 10 86 14 695
2024 Another gender 79 0 9 0 0 0 11 89 11 10

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 Man 75 9 4 2 3 1 6 81 19 945
2024 Woman 69 12 5 2 3 1 7 75 25 700
2024 Another gender 66 6 16 0 0 0 11 75 25 10

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 Man 79 8 3 3 3 0 4 83 17 945
2024 Woman 74 10 5 2 3 1 5 79 21 700
2024 Another gender 69 22 0 9 0 0 0 69 31 10
2022 Man 84 6 3 1 2 1 4 805
2022 Woman 73 12 5 2 2 1 5 550
2020 Man 87 6 2 1 2 1 2 915
2020 Woman 80 9 5 1 2 0 4 620
2019 Man 85 7 4 1 1 0 2 990
2019 Woman 72 13 7 3 2 0 2 650

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 Man 72 17 6 2 2 0 1 73 27 945
2024 Woman 65 21 7 2 2 0 3 67 33 700
2024 Another gender 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 62 38 10
2022 Man 76 17 3 1 1 0 2 810
2022 Woman 67 21 6 3 1 0 2 545
2020 Man 77 16 5 1 1 0 1 915
2020 Woman 71 18 5 2 2 0 2 615
2019 Man 69 23 5 2 0 0 1 995
2019 Woman 62 25 8 3 1 0 1 650

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 Man 72 14 5 3 4 0 1 73 27 945
2024 Woman 66 18 8 3 3 0 2 67 33 695
2024 Another gender 77 7 7 9 0 0 0 77 23 10
2022 Man 76 12 5 2 3 0 2 810
2022 Woman 70 16 5 5 2 0 2 550
2020 Man 75 13 6 3 2 0 1 915
2020 Woman 70 15 8 2 3 0 2 615
2019 Man 69 17 7 4 2 0 0 990
2019 Woman 63 17 12 5 2 0 2 645

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 Man 70 10 3 1 1 0 15 83 17 945
2024 Woman 62 10 4 2 1 0 21 79 21 700
2024 Another gender 72 0 6 0 0 0 22 92 8 10
2022 Man 71 10 3 1 0 0 15 805
2022 Woman 63 10 4 1 1 0 20 545
2020 Man 70 10 3 1 0 0 15 920
2020 Woman 66 10 3 2 1 0 19 620
2019 Man 66 11 4 1 1 0 18 985
2019 Woman 64 10 4 1 0 0 21 640

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 Man 77 13 3 1 1 0 4 81 19 945
2024 Woman 76 13 3 1 1 0 5 81 19 695
2024 Another gender 42 42 9 0 0 0 7 45 55 10
2022 Man 83 10 2 1 1 0 3 810
2022 Woman 75 13 4 2 1 0 4 545
2020 Man 79 13 4 1 0 0 3 920
2020 Woman 80 10 3 1 1 0 5 620
2019 Man 81 11 4 1 0 0 3 985
2019 Woman 75 13 3 1 0 0 8 650

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 Man 80 10 3 2 2 0 2 82 18 945
2024 Woman 83 8 4 1 1 0 3 85 15 700
2024 Another gender 66 11 15 0 0 0 7 71 29 10
2022 Man 87 6 2 1 1 0 2 810
2022 Woman 87 6 2 1 0 0 4 550
2020 Man 85 9 3 1 1 0 1 920
2020 Woman 85 10 2 1 0 0 2 620
2019 Man 88 6 3 2 1 0 1 990
2019 Woman 84 8 4 1 1 0 2 650

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 Man 62 22 9 2 1 1 2 64 36 945
2024 Woman 55 29 9 3 2 1 2 57 43 700
2024 Another gender 69 22 9 0 0 0 0 69 31 10
2022 Man 65 22 6 3 2 0 1 810
2022 Woman 55 25 12 4 2 0 2 550
2020 Man 61 22 11 3 2 0 1 920
2020 Woman 51 26 14 6 2 0 1 620
2019 Man 68 22 6 2 1 0 1 990
2019 Woman 58 29 8 2 1 0 1 650

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 Man 15 37 35 10 4 0 0 52 13 950
2024 Woman 9 37 38 10 5 0 0 47 15 700
2024 Another gender 9 48 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 10
2022 Man 16 42 30 9 3 0 0 58 12 815
2022 Woman 9 37 39 12 3 0 0 46 15 550
2020 Man 21 37 29 10 3 0 0 58 13 920
2020 Woman 14 34 35 13 4 0 0 48 17 620
2019 Man 25 38 28 7 1 0 0 63 8 995
2019 Woman 19 38 32 9 2 0 0 58 10 650

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 Man 7 16 37 25 15 0 0 40 23 945
2024 Woman 11 20 41 19 8 0 0 28 32 695
2024 Another gender 7 7 41 36 9 0 0 45 14 10
2022 Man 6 14 36 27 17 0 0 43 20 810
2022 Woman 10 20 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 550
2020 Man 6 16 34 29 15 0 0 44 22 920
2020 Woman 12 21 37 21 10 0 0 30 32 620
2019 Man 4 14 32 31 19 0 0 50 18 990
2019 Woman 7 18 41 22 12 0 0 34 25 650

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 Man 37 36 13 7 3 4 0 76 10 945
2024 Woman 38 42 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 700
2024 Another gender 37 48 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 10
2022 Man 41 38 9 6 3 2 0 82 9 815
2022 Woman 41 42 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 550
2020 Man 50 35 8 4 1 2 0 86 5 915
2020 Woman 55 33 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 620
2019 Man 40 37 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 990
2019 Woman 45 37 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 650

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 20 31 31 14 4 945
2024 Woman 11 32 37 15 5 700
2024 Another gender 0 40 35 18 7 10
2022 Man 20 35 27 15 3 810
2022 Woman 11 34 39 13 3 550

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 Man 69 20 5 2 1 2 1 91 3 945
2024 Woman 68 22 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 700
2024 Another gender 61 21 0 7 0 11 0 92 8 10
2022 Man 71 19 5 2 1 2 0 92 3 810
2022 Woman 70 19 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 550
2020 Man 62 23 8 2 1 3 1 88 4 915
2020 Woman 66 19 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 620

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 Man 56 22 8 7 5 2 1 80 12 945
2024 Woman 58 22 5 9 5 0 0 81 14 700
2024 Another gender 16 33 13 11 27 0 0 49 39 10
2022 Man 58 23 7 6 4 1 0 82 11 815
2022 Woman 60 21 5 7 5 1 1 83 12 550
2020 Man 49 29 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 915
2020 Woman 53 24 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 620

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 Man 69 20 5 2 2 1 0 90 4 945
2024 Woman 68 20 3 5 2 0 0 89 7 700
2024 Another gender 52 26 6 0 16 0 0 78 16 10
2022 Man 72 20 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 810
2022 Woman 70 19 3 4 3 1 1 90 7 550
2020 Man 64 25 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 915
2020 Woman 65 19 6 5 3 1 0 85 8 615

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 Man 39 37 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 945
2024 Woman 33 41 10 11 4 0 1 74 16 700
2024 Another gender 38 45 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2022 Man 41 41 8 6 2 1 0 83 9 815
2022 Woman 38 39 10 8 4 1 0 78 13 550
2020 Man 45 32 13 6 2 2 0 79 9 920
2020 Woman 47 32 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 620
2019 Man 41 36 12 7 2 1 0 78 10 990
2019 Woman 37 38 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 650

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 Man 32 50 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 240
2024 Woman 29 55 7 8 1 0 0 84 10 200
2022 Man 24 54 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 225
2022 Woman 30 44 7 17 2 1 0 74 19 150
2020 Man 33 49 7 9 1 0 1 83 10 245
2020 Woman 34 48 5 8 3 0 2 84 10 160
2019 Man 32 42 12 6 2 3 3 79 9 270
2019 Woman 33 47 7 8 3 1 1 82 12 150
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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 Man 11 89 945
2024 Woman 19 81 700
2024 Another gender 16 84 10
2022 Man 10 90 815
2022 Woman 18 82 550
2020 Man 7 93 915
2020 Woman 11 89 620
2019 Man 7 93 995
2019 Woman 14 86 650

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 Man 59 41 105
2024 Woman 65 35 135
2022 Man 49 51 80
2022 Woman 57 43 100
2020 Man 53 47 65
2020 Woman 65 35 70

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 77 23 105
2024 Woman 81 19 135
2022 Man 80 20 80
2022 Woman 88 12 100
2020 Man 81 19 65
2020 Woman 87 13 70
2019 Man 82 18 75
2019 Woman 86 14 100

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 Man 46 32 4 8 7 2 1 81 15 80
2024 Woman 46 34 4 9 5 3 0 82 14 110
2022 Man 52 32 5 5 5 0 2 86 9 65
2022 Woman 52 36 2 4 5 1 0 89 9 85
2020 Man 49 38 4 6 2 2 0 88 8 55
2020 Woman 55 33 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 60
2019 Man 46 38 2 13 0 0 0 85 13 60
2019 Woman 49 37 5 7 1 0 1 88 8 85

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 Man 64 24 4 2 1 2 2 92 4 945
2024 Woman 63 25 4 3 2 2 1 90 5 700
2024 Another gender 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 Man 64 25 4 1 1 2 2 93 3 815
2022 Woman 65 23 4 3 1 1 3 92 4 550
2020 Man 64 22 5 3 1 2 2 91 4 920
2020 Woman 60 26 6 2 1 2 2 90 4 620
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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 Man 9 66 945
2024 Woman 9 74 700
2024 Another gender 13 34 10
2022 Man 18 58 815
2022 Woman 15 64 550
2020 Man 34 43 920
2020 Woman 27 53 625

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 65 35 90
2024 Woman 58 42 60
2022 Man 52 48 155
2022 Woman 63 37 80
2020 Man 42 58 315
2020 Woman 40 60 170

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 Man 29 30 8 16 12 0 5 62 30 90
2024 Woman 25 28 10 17 18 2 0 55 35 60
2022 Man 18 28 6 18 22 3 5 50 43 155
2022 Woman 20 26 15 20 13 4 2 49 35 80
2020 Man 20 29 11 20 18 1 1 50 39 315
2020 Woman 18 21 14 21 21 0 5 41 44 170

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 Man 19 15 9 7 22 8 21 47 41 90
2024 Woman 12 21 11 13 24 3 15 41 45 60
2022 Man 9 17 8 7 20 7 31 43 45 155
2022 Woman 9 13 8 14 13 6 38 38 49 80
2020 Man 15 12 10 17 16 2 28 39 48 315
2020 Woman 10 16 12 14 19 2 27 37 47 170

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 Man 56 13 4 3 2 4 18 72 28 945
2024 Woman 50 11 4 2 3 3 28 72 28 700
2024 Another gender 33 0 0 0 12 20 34 73 27 10
2022 Man 56 13 7 3 4 3 14 810
2022 Woman 53 12 7 3 4 2 20 550
2020 Man 55 17 7 4 5 2 9 920
2020 Woman 60 14 8 4 3 2 10 620
2019 Man 53 17 10 6 7 1 7 990
2019 Woman 52 16 8 7 6 1 10 650
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