2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Film Board of 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 33 54 5 3 2 2 0 89 5 70
2024 Woman 36 47 3 10 3 0 0 83 13 115
2022 Man 44 45 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 100
2022 Woman 33 51 3 11 3 0 0 84 14 150
2020 Man 47 46 2 4 1 0 0 94 5 120
2020 Woman 39 47 4 8 2 0 0 85 10 180

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 47 34 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 70
2024 Woman 53 23 5 11 8 0 0 77 19 115

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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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 40 31 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 70
2024 Woman 49 22 3 17 10 0 0 70 27 115

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 33 41 13 6 6 0 1 75 12 70
2024 Woman 45 36 4 13 2 0 1 81 15 110
2022 Man 47 32 11 6 2 0 1 80 8 100
2022 Woman 49 36 3 10 1 0 1 86 11 150
2020 Man 36 37 17 5 2 0 2 75 7 120
2020 Woman 36 41 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 180
2019 Man 24 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 65
2019 Woman 36 36 14 10 4 0 0 73 14 105

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 16 50 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 70
2024 Woman 27 34 13 18 8 0 1 61 26 115
2022 Man 19 38 21 11 11 0 0 57 22 100
2022 Woman 18 40 17 17 7 0 1 58 25 150
2020 Man 21 45 14 15 3 0 2 67 18 120
2020 Woman 24 34 15 19 4 1 4 61 24 180
2019 Man 7 36 17 29 12 0 0 43 41 65
2019 Woman 11 38 9 30 11 0 0 49 42 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 31 35 16 12 5 0 1 66 18 70
2024 Woman 32 43 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 115
2022 Man 34 47 10 5 1 0 2 83 7 100
2022 Woman 37 44 12 7 1 0 0 81 8 150
2020 Man 43 42 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 120
2020 Woman 37 37 15 8 1 0 1 75 9 180
2019 Man 17 59 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 65
2019 Woman 34 34 17 13 2 0 0 68 15 105

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 25 40 18 8 10 0 0 65 18 70
2024 Woman 38 26 17 13 6 0 0 64 19 110
2022 Man 36 34 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 100
2022 Woman 34 41 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 150
2020 Man 48 37 7 3 2 1 2 87 5 120
2020 Woman 37 42 11 7 4 0 0 78 10 180
2019 Man 27 44 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 65
2019 Woman 21 38 17 19 6 0 0 59 24 105

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 25 51 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 70
2024 Woman 36 44 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 115
2022 Man 32 46 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 100
2022 Woman 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 150
2020 Man 46 41 11 0 2 0 0 87 2 120
2020 Woman 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 180
2019 Man 23 42 13 18 4 0 0 65 22 65
2019 Woman 26 44 14 9 6 0 0 70 15 105

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 16 41 21 7 15 0 0 57 22 70
2024 Woman 28 31 14 21 7 0 0 58 28 115
2022 Man 26 38 19 9 7 0 0 65 16 100
2022 Woman 30 36 17 12 4 0 0 66 17 150
2020 Man 32 43 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 120
2020 Woman 29 41 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 180
2019 Man 19 42 16 6 17 0 0 61 23 65
2019 Woman 23 38 17 13 9 0 0 60 23 105

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 21 32 22 19 5 0 0 54 24 70
2024 Woman 25 33 13 20 9 0 0 59 29 115
2022 Man 22 49 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 100
2022 Woman 19 56 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 150
2020 Man 30 46 18 6 1 0 0 76 6 120
2020 Woman 23 45 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 180
2019 Man 15 47 17 22 0 0 0 62 22 65
2019 Woman 19 44 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 31 41 15 8 2 2 0 74 11 70
2024 Woman 39 30 13 9 8 0 1 69 17 115
2022 Man 39 45 10 3 2 0 1 84 5 100
2022 Woman 41 40 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 150
2020 Man 41 48 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 120
2020 Woman 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180
2019 Man 35 47 7 11 0 0 0 81 11 65
2019 Woman 27 47 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 105

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 19 46 16 11 8 0 0 65 18 70
2024 Woman 25 37 12 17 9 0 0 62 26 115
2022 Man 25 47 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 100
2022 Woman 29 34 15 15 7 0 0 64 22 150
2020 Man 29 51 11 7 1 0 0 80 9 120
2020 Woman 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 180
2019 Man 17 42 13 13 15 0 0 59 28 65
2019 Woman 22 39 21 8 10 0 0 61 19 105

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
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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 35 51 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 70
2024 Woman 53 39 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 115
2022 Man 51 37 11 0 1 0 0 88 1 100
2022 Woman 44 40 12 2 3 0 0 84 5 150
2020 Man 59 36 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 120
2020 Woman 47 43 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 180
2019 Man 39 46 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 65
2019 Woman 43 36 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 105

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 21 37 27 4 10 0 0 59 14 70
2024 Woman 25 38 13 14 10 1 0 63 24 110
2022 Man 30 38 15 11 5 0 1 68 16 100
2022 Woman 29 40 10 16 6 0 0 69 21 145
2020 Man 32 48 12 6 1 0 0 80 8 120
2020 Woman 30 36 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 180
2019 Man 10 52 13 8 17 0 0 61 25 65
2019 Woman 19 38 12 20 10 0 0 58 30 105

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 23 29 32 8 7 0 1 53 15 70
2024 Woman 31 35 20 8 7 0 0 65 15 115
2022 Man 35 34 14 12 2 0 2 71 15 100
2022 Woman 37 38 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 150
2020 Man 40 38 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 120
2020 Woman 33 37 13 12 3 0 0 71 16 180
2019 Man 14 38 23 3 21 0 0 53 24 65
2019 Woman 21 41 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 26 45 16 5 5 0 2 73 11 70
2024 Woman 23 38 15 16 7 0 0 62 23 115
2022 Man 31 42 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 100
2022 Woman 25 42 11 17 6 0 0 67 23 150
2020 Man 28 50 17 5 1 0 0 78 5 120
2020 Woman 22 45 15 14 4 0 0 67 19 180
2019 Man 8 41 26 12 10 0 3 50 23 65
2019 Woman 12 41 15 20 12 0 0 54 31 105

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 30 49 13 3 4 0 0 79 8 70
2024 Woman 46 36 11 3 2 2 0 83 5 115
2022 Man 47 36 14 2 1 0 0 83 3 100
2022 Woman 41 46 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 150
2020 Man 45 47 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 120
2020 Woman 43 44 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 180
2019 Man 25 48 17 8 0 0 2 75 8 65
2019 Woman 36 41 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 105

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 41 32 15 11 1 0 0 73 12 70
2024 Woman 32 29 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 115
2022 Man 47 32 12 8 1 0 0 79 9 100
2022 Woman 21 36 17 10 12 0 3 59 23 150
2020 Man 46 35 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 120
2020 Woman 27 29 24 14 6 0 0 56 20 180
2019 Man 30 38 18 13 1 0 0 68 14 65
2019 Woman 22 40 16 13 10 0 0 61 22 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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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 5 19 45 24 7 0 0 31 24 70
2024 Woman 16 24 35 19 5 0 2 24 41 115
2022 Man 4 26 37 23 8 0 2 32 30 100
2022 Woman 10 29 34 21 3 1 3 25 40 150
2020 Man 8 20 43 21 8 0 0 29 28 120
2020 Woman 9 22 41 19 6 0 3 25 32 180
2019 Man 15 33 38 10 4 0 1 14 47 65
2019 Woman 13 38 34 10 4 1 1 14 52 105

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 7 23 32 27 9 2 0 37 31 70
2024 Woman 27 31 26 11 5 0 0 16 58 110
2022 Man 8 21 39 18 10 2 2 29 30 100
2022 Woman 16 35 29 15 3 0 2 18 53 150
2020 Man 11 20 37 24 7 2 0 31 32 120
2020 Woman 18 38 24 14 3 0 2 17 58 180
2019 Man 25 35 26 9 1 3 1 10 63 65
2019 Woman 42 35 18 2 1 1 1 3 78 105

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
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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 4 16 40 27 11 0 2 38 21 70
2024 Woman 10 22 41 18 8 0 2 26 33 110
2022 Man 5 11 41 32 10 0 1 43 16 100
2022 Woman 9 18 39 28 4 0 2 32 28 150
2020 Man 7 8 39 35 11 0 0 46 15 120
2020 Woman 6 19 45 21 7 0 1 29 26 180
2019 Man 12 14 45 24 5 0 0 29 26 65
2019 Woman 10 31 31 26 1 0 1 28 41 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 15 21 32 17 14 0 1 32 36 70
2024 Woman 35 16 24 13 8 0 4 22 54 115
2022 Man 8 23 27 29 10 0 3 40 31 100
2022 Woman 24 27 22 19 6 1 2 25 52 150
2020 Man 9 17 33 29 10 0 1 40 27 120
2020 Woman 11 28 37 15 8 0 2 23 40 180
2019 Man 21 30 29 14 6 0 0 19 51 65
2019 Woman 27 33 20 7 11 1 1 18 61 105

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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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 4 13 23 42 18 0 0 60 17 70
2024 Woman 8 17 30 24 15 3 4 41 27 115
2022 Man 1 8 20 32 27 4 8 67 10 100
2022 Woman 7 17 32 22 12 2 7 38 27 150
2020 Man 1 4 21 39 33 3 0 74 5 120
2020 Woman 5 12 22 32 23 1 5 58 19 180
2019 Man 7 18 28 22 17 4 3 42 27 65
2019 Woman 15 18 27 20 15 3 2 37 34 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 7 22 40 19 10 3 0 30 29 70
2024 Woman 28 27 30 11 4 1 0 15 55 110
2022 Man 7 26 34 19 11 1 2 31 34 100
2022 Woman 18 34 32 11 3 1 1 15 53 150
2020 Man 14 16 39 20 9 1 1 30 30 120
2020 Woman 18 27 36 9 6 1 2 15 47 180
2019 Man 25 27 29 10 3 3 3 15 55 65
2019 Woman 32 31 25 12 0 0 0 12 63 105

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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Often
(%)
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 1 12 24 40 22 0 0 62 13 70
2024 Woman 5 10 32 27 22 1 3 51 16 110
2022 Man 1 9 29 32 26 0 3 60 10 100
2022 Woman 3 10 38 30 15 1 3 46 14 150
2020 Man 3 9 26 43 19 0 1 62 12 120
2020 Woman 4 10 39 32 15 0 2 47 13 180
2019 Man 12 15 38 23 10 2 0 33 28 65
2019 Woman 14 32 32 18 3 1 1 21 46 105
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 17 30 25 11 7 6 3 52 20 70
2024 Woman 20 28 24 16 6 4 3 51 23 115
2022 Man 16 44 24 9 5 2 0 61 14 100
2022 Woman 15 37 16 15 9 5 2 57 25 150
2020 Man 25 39 23 6 2 4 1 67 8 120
2020 Woman 19 39 20 13 6 2 1 60 19 180
2019 Man 18 25 28 11 14 1 4 45 26 65
2019 Woman 10 38 21 18 9 2 3 49 28 105

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 31 46 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 70
2024 Woman 44 34 9 8 4 0 0 78 12 110
2022 Man 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 100
2022 Woman 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 15 150
2020 Man 53 34 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 120
2020 Woman 42 35 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 180
2019 Man 31 38 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 65
2019 Woman 34 33 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 105

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 Man 39 49 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 70
2024 Woman 44 39 6 6 4 1 0 85 10 115
2022 Man 42 48 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 100
2022 Woman 37 45 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 150
2020 Man 54 40 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 120
2020 Woman 40 42 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 180
2019 Man 32 42 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 65
2019 Woman 40 38 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 105

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
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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 18 61 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 70
2024 Woman 41 43 8 4 4 0 0 85 7 115
2022 Man 34 47 14 5 1 0 0 80 6 100
2022 Woman 37 46 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 150
2020 Man 42 43 12 2 1 0 0 85 4 120
2020 Woman 37 46 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 180
2019 Man 25 35 23 9 7 0 1 61 16 65
2019 Woman 32 51 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 26 48 8 6 3 7 2 81 10 70
2024 Woman 28 40 8 7 6 5 7 77 15 115
2022 Man 32 47 9 7 2 2 1 81 9 100
2022 Woman 29 45 7 10 5 2 3 78 15 150

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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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 27 43 11 6 2 9 3 79 9 70
2024 Woman 26 31 10 12 8 5 7 65 23 115
2022 Man 30 44 14 9 1 1 1 76 10 100
2022 Woman 30 39 9 8 9 3 2 72 18 150
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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
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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 36 34 20 4 3 2 1 72 7 70
2024 Woman 46 31 10 6 2 2 2 81 9 115
2022 Man 37 38 16 6 1 0 3 77 7 100
2022 Woman 49 29 16 3 1 0 3 81 3 150
2020 Man 55 29 13 1 1 0 1 85 2 120
2020 Woman 56 27 12 2 0 0 1 85 3 180
2019 Man 38 29 9 6 8 0 11 75 16 65
2019 Woman 41 39 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 105

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

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 27 42 14 8 6 2 1 71 14 70
2024 Woman 30 33 15 16 5 1 1 64 21 115
2022 Man 25 43 20 8 3 0 1 68 11 100
2022 Woman 33 35 18 9 4 1 0 69 14 150
2020 Man 49 26 19 5 1 1 0 76 6 120
2020 Woman 39 35 14 8 2 1 0 75 11 180
2019 Man 34 27 11 18 9 0 0 61 28 65
2019 Woman 28 35 18 15 4 0 0 63 19 105

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 30 33 19 4 11 3 0 65 15 70
2024 Woman 38 26 11 12 8 2 3 68 21 115
2022 Man 31 32 21 13 1 1 1 64 14 100
2022 Woman 36 25 18 10 7 1 4 64 17 150
2020 Man 46 33 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 120
2020 Woman 39 30 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 180

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 30 39 13 13 3 2 0 71 16 70
2024 Woman 38 35 6 10 10 1 0 74 20 115
2022 Man 30 47 13 8 3 0 0 77 11 100
2022 Woman 39 42 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 150
2020 Man 48 37 9 5 1 1 0 85 5 120
2020 Woman 46 31 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 180
2019 Man 39 33 6 15 7 0 0 73 22 65
2019 Woman 28 39 16 9 8 0 0 67 17 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 35 43 10 2 4 4 0 82 7 70
2024 Woman 48 34 8 5 3 1 1 84 8 110
2022 Man 45 32 12 4 4 2 1 80 8 100
2022 Woman 52 36 5 3 1 2 1 91 4 150

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

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 37 29 17 7 7 2 0 68 15 70
2024 Woman 42 29 9 11 8 1 0 72 19 115
2022 Man 39 37 14 4 6 0 1 76 10 100
2022 Woman 43 37 8 9 3 0 1 80 11 150
2020 Man 65 26 7 1 1 0 0 91 3 120
2020 Woman 51 30 10 7 1 1 0 81 8 180
2019 Man 38 34 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 65
2019 Woman 36 30 10 17 7 0 0 66 24 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 66 32 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 70
2024 Woman 78 17 1 2 1 0 2 97 3 115
2022 Man 73 22 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 100
2022 Woman 80 14 1 4 1 0 1 94 5 150
2019 Man 77 16 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 65
2019 Woman 78 15 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 105
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 14 27 32 7 12 9 0 45 21 70
2024 Woman 9 32 25 17 13 4 0 42 32 115
2022 Man 22 38 23 10 3 3 1 62 14 100
2022 Woman 17 40 21 6 8 7 1 62 15 150
2020 Man 20 41 18 11 5 4 1 64 16 120
2020 Woman 20 34 25 14 4 3 0 56 18 180
2019 Man 9 21 21 26 20 4 0 31 48 65
2019 Woman 16 20 24 24 14 1 0 37 39 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 11 19 38 18 14 0 0 30 31 70
2024 Woman 7 20 25 29 17 2 0 27 47 115
2022 Man 23 33 25 12 6 1 0 56 18 100
2022 Woman 17 36 21 16 7 3 0 54 24 150
2020 Man 18 28 29 14 9 2 0 47 24 120
2020 Woman 15 28 23 20 12 1 0 44 33 180
2019 Man 9 14 19 30 28 0 0 22 58 65
2019 Woman 6 16 14 37 27 0 0 22 64 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 12 19 34 17 13 5 0 32 32 70
2024 Woman 7 15 26 27 22 3 0 23 50 115
2022 Man 19 26 30 19 4 2 0 46 24 100
2022 Woman 9 31 30 17 8 5 0 42 27 150
2020 Man 11 31 29 18 8 2 1 43 27 120
2020 Woman 8 31 26 22 13 0 0 39 35 180
2019 Man 3 12 21 20 41 3 0 16 63 65
2019 Woman 6 7 20 36 30 1 0 13 68 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 10 20 33 17 20 0 0 30 37 70
2024 Woman 4 18 19 32 26 0 0 23 58 115
2022 Man 20 32 28 17 3 0 0 52 20 100
2022 Woman 7 35 25 18 13 2 0 43 31 150
2020 Man 17 37 27 10 8 1 0 54 19 120
2020 Woman 11 31 19 27 11 1 0 42 38 180
2019 Man 6 11 21 36 26 0 0 17 62 65
2019 Woman 2 11 11 45 30 1 0 13 76 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 57 32 9 0 0 1 1 91 0 70
2024 Woman 61 28 10 1 1 0 0 89 1 115
2022 Man 67 21 6 2 0 2 2 92 2 100
2022 Woman 67 23 5 1 2 0 1 92 3 150
2020 Man 71 19 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 120
2020 Woman 69 22 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 180
2019 Man 55 23 10 4 6 0 2 79 11 65
2019 Woman 70 21 4 1 1 1 1 93 3 105
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 37 32 20 2 1 0 46 22 70
2024 Woman 10 40 12 23 14 1 0 50 37 115
2022 Man 16 41 23 13 6 1 0 58 19 100
2022 Woman 22 46 16 14 2 1 0 68 16 150
2020 Man 17 44 25 12 1 1 0 61 13 120
2020 Woman 12 50 17 16 4 0 0 62 20 180
2019 Man 11 25 29 22 14 0 0 36 36 65
2019 Woman 8 29 28 22 13 0 0 37 35 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 6 19 36 26 12 0 1 25 38 70
2024 Woman 3 10 23 26 37 1 0 13 64 115
2022 Man 12 31 28 21 7 1 0 43 28 100
2022 Woman 5 30 27 25 13 1 0 36 38 150
2020 Man 13 32 30 15 8 3 0 46 24 120
2020 Woman 8 27 34 21 9 0 0 35 30 180
2019 Man 4 10 27 38 21 0 0 14 60 65
2019 Woman 7 7 17 38 31 0 0 14 69 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 17 38 27 10 6 2 0 56 16 70
2024 Woman 15 32 19 15 16 2 0 49 32 115
2022 Man 20 44 19 11 5 1 0 65 16 100
2022 Woman 19 39 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 150
2020 Man 20 50 17 5 4 4 1 73 9 120
2020 Woman 21 40 16 16 6 0 0 62 22 180
2019 Man 15 30 19 19 14 3 0 46 34 65
2019 Woman 15 46 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 18 43 28 8 3 0 0 61 11 70
2024 Woman 8 39 29 12 9 3 0 48 22 115
2022 Man 22 49 20 3 5 0 0 71 9 100
2022 Woman 15 48 22 7 7 0 1 63 14 150
2020 Man 24 51 19 4 1 1 1 76 5 120
2020 Woman 22 40 21 15 1 0 0 62 16 180
2019 Man 12 39 29 12 7 0 0 52 19 65
2019 Woman 17 30 25 23 5 0 0 47 28 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 11 24 32 15 8 10 0 39 25 70
2024 Woman 9 27 12 23 17 9 3 41 45 115
2022 Man 15 39 21 12 5 6 2 58 19 100
2022 Woman 10 30 21 13 13 8 5 47 30 150
2020 Man 18 36 19 9 5 12 1 62 16 120
2020 Woman 15 30 21 17 8 5 3 49 28 180
2019 Man 10 18 21 27 13 8 1 32 45 65
2019 Woman 14 16 32 22 10 4 1 32 34 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 26 31 18 15 1 0 36 32 70
2024 Woman 11 18 28 20 17 5 1 31 39 115
2022 Man 10 31 25 20 9 4 0 44 31 100
2022 Woman 8 22 22 24 17 5 1 32 44 150
2020 Man 16 22 32 20 7 4 0 39 28 120
2020 Woman 7 22 28 21 20 2 1 30 41 180
2019 Man 1 13 30 33 21 3 0 14 55 65
2019 Woman 5 12 26 28 27 2 0 17 56 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 49 30 12 0 2 0 6 52 48 70
2024 Woman 48 21 11 4 3 1 13 55 45 110
2022 Man 52 27 9 3 1 4 4 100
2022 Woman 45 22 13 5 3 3 9 150
2020 Man 63 22 6 2 1 2 3 120
2020 Woman 54 20 14 4 3 1 5 180
2019 Man 51 23 13 1 4 0 8 65
2019 Woman 46 20 18 2 5 1 8 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 61 15 8 3 0 2 10 69 31 70
2024 Woman 59 6 5 5 1 1 23 78 22 115

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 66 18 3 3 3 4 2 71 29 70
2024 Woman 58 12 6 2 5 6 11 70 30 115
2022 Man 61 17 8 3 1 4 5 100
2022 Woman 63 11 7 3 4 5 8 150
2020 Man 76 12 1 0 3 5 3 120
2020 Woman 66 11 5 2 2 6 8 180
2019 Man 64 10 3 11 1 4 9 65
2019 Woman 63 13 3 1 1 10 9 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 75 14 4 0 0 2 5 80 20 70
2024 Woman 64 8 1 0 1 2 23 86 14 115

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 64 23 2 2 3 2 3 68 32 70
2024 Woman 63 9 2 1 1 3 20 82 18 115

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 10 21 19 26 14 9 1 34 45 70
2024 Woman 7 32 16 18 15 7 5 45 37 115
2022 Man 15 25 17 20 16 2 4 43 39 100
2022 Woman 14 34 13 13 19 3 3 51 34 150
2020 Man 13 26 21 19 13 3 4 42 35 120
2020 Woman 5 22 26 21 22 0 5 29 44 180
2019 Man 1 11 23 29 31 2 3 13 63 65
2019 Woman 5 21 22 14 37 1 0 26 52 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 16 37 23 10 6 7 1 58 17 70
2024 Woman 13 34 22 17 9 5 1 50 27 115
2022 Man 19 44 21 12 3 0 0 63 15 100
2022 Woman 17 46 14 13 5 6 0 67 19 150
2020 Man 25 42 25 6 1 2 0 68 7 120
2020 Woman 12 45 23 14 3 4 0 59 17 180
2019 Man 11 29 20 22 14 4 0 42 38 65
2019 Woman 11 31 27 22 5 3 0 44 28 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 26 40 21 6 7 0 0 66 13 70
2024 Woman 14 42 19 15 8 2 0 58 23 115
2022 Man 29 48 15 3 4 1 0 77 7 100
2022 Woman 20 50 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 150
2020 Man 26 54 15 4 1 0 0 79 5 120
2020 Woman 22 43 20 12 4 0 0 65 16 180
2019 Man 20 46 14 8 13 0 0 66 21 65
2019 Woman 20 47 18 8 5 2 0 69 13 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 27 40 14 8 2 9 0 73 11 70
2024 Woman 21 43 14 9 10 3 0 66 19 115
2022 Man 26 54 12 4 0 3 0 83 4 100
2022 Woman 24 49 11 10 5 2 0 75 15 150
2020 Man 32 45 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 120
2020 Woman 21 40 22 10 6 2 0 62 16 180
2019 Man 21 47 9 12 6 5 0 72 19 65
2019 Woman 30 41 18 6 4 1 0 71 10 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 23 32 23 5 3 15 0 64 10 70
2024 Woman 20 27 29 12 6 6 1 50 19 115
2022 Man 25 42 21 8 1 2 0 68 10 100
2022 Woman 20 35 34 7 4 0 0 55 11 150
2020 Man 35 53 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 120
2020 Woman 23 46 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 180

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 27 48 16 4 0 3 2 79 5 70
2024 Woman 24 42 9 5 9 6 4 74 16 115
2022 Man 29 51 11 4 1 1 2 83 6 100
2022 Woman 32 48 5 4 5 1 4 85 9 150
2020 Man 45 38 10 2 1 5 0 87 3 120
2020 Woman 36 47 5 4 4 1 2 86 8 180

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 0 9 9 10 46 4 21 76 11 70
2024 Woman 8 6 11 12 19 6 37 56 24 115
2022 Man 1 3 14 17 32 6 27 73 6 100
2022 Woman 8 8 9 15 27 3 30 63 23 150

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 3 28 35 5 4 18 6 42 12 70
2024 Woman 11 21 25 7 3 29 3 47 15 115
2022 Man 11 30 38 7 2 11 0 47 11 100
2022 Woman 12 39 15 12 5 15 1 61 20 150

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 38 40 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 70
2024 Woman 38 38 11 8 3 2 0 77 12 115
2022 Man 42 46 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 100
2022 Woman 41 44 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 150
2020 Man 45 46 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 120
2020 Woman 39 48 8 5 1 0 0 87 6 180
2019 Man 27 44 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 65
2019 Woman 27 58 10 4 1 0 0 85 4 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 30 37 13 12 5 2 0 69 18 70
2024 Woman 27 27 20 17 8 0 0 55 25 115
2022 Man 31 40 17 8 2 1 0 72 10 100
2022 Woman 29 37 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 150
2020 Man 31 41 22 4 1 1 0 72 5 120
2020 Woman 27 40 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 180
2019 Man 12 23 32 27 6 0 0 35 33 65
2019 Woman 16 27 31 13 13 0 0 43 26 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 30 33 20 12 4 0 0 64 16 70
2024 Woman 23 32 16 21 7 0 0 56 28 115
2022 Man 34 36 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 100
2022 Woman 27 42 13 12 5 0 0 69 17 150
2020 Man 28 46 18 7 1 0 0 74 8 120
2020 Woman 25 40 18 13 5 0 0 65 18 180
2019 Man 10 30 32 17 12 0 0 39 29 65
2019 Woman 11 37 23 21 7 0 0 49 28 105
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 33 28 19 10 3 5 2 66 14 70
2024 Woman 39 24 12 13 5 6 1 68 19 115
2022 Man 37 31 20 5 2 3 2 71 7 100
2022 Woman 40 29 10 6 8 5 2 74 15 150
2020 Man 40 36 15 3 1 5 1 80 4 120
2020 Woman 40 30 19 3 4 3 0 72 8 180
2019 Man 19 30 23 24 3 1 1 50 27 65
2019 Woman 32 31 12 9 11 4 0 66 21 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 18 54 29 70
2024 Woman 21 52 27 115
2022 Man 19 49 32 100
2022 Woman 25 49 26 150
2020 Man 18 56 26 120
2020 Woman 11 59 31 180
2019 Man 21 48 31 65
2019 Woman 20 49 32 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 62 19 6 0 0 13 10
2024 Woman 9 39 20 19 6 7 25
2022 Man 44 21 5 23 7 0 20
2022 Woman 24 32 22 10 0 11 35
2020 Man 50 21 7 4 4 13 20
2020 Woman 17 25 12 16 22 8 20
2019 Man 38 0 20 39 0 3 15
2019 Woman 26 18 12 29 0 14 15
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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 70
2024 Woman 15 85 115
2022 Man 10 90 100
2022 Woman 17 83 150
2020 Man 4 96 120
2020 Woman 8 92 180
2019 Man 12 88 65
2019 Woman 8 92 105

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 49 51 20
2022 Man 67 33 10
2022 Woman 59 41 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 56 44 20
2022 Man 29 71 10
2022 Woman 32 68 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 16 84 25

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 Woman 0 100 20
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 20
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 20
2022 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 47 53 20
2022 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 45 55 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 54 46 20
2022 Man 41 59 10
2022 Woman 45 55 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 72 28 20
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 48 52 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 48 52 20
2022 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 40 60 25

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 Woman 47 53 20
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 65 35 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 68 32 20
2022 Man 50 50 10
2022 Woman 54 46 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 33 67 20
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 27 73 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 0 100 20
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 10
2022 Woman 16 84 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 66 34 20
2022 Man 41 59 10
2022 Woman 36 64 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 15 85 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 10
2022 Woman 15 85 25

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 Woman 58 42 20
2022 Man 60 40 10
2022 Woman 61 39 25

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
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 43 57 25

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 Woman 26 74 20
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 39 61 25

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
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 19 81 25

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 Woman 26 74 20
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

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
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 11 89 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 7 93 25

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 Woman 33 67 20
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 8 92 25

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
2022 Woman 16 84 25

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
2022 Woman 17 83 25

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
2022 Woman 0 100 25

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 Woman 0 100 15
2022 Woman 13 87 25

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
2022 Woman 4 96 25

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
2022 Woman 10 90 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

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
2022 Woman 4 96 25

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
2022 Woman 12 88 25

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
2022 Woman 26 74 25

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
2022 Woman 4 96 25

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 Woman 46 54 15
2022 Woman 36 64 25

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 Woman 0 100 25

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 Woman 45 55 15
2022 Woman 61 39 25

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
2022 Woman 14 86 25

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 Woman 6 6 17 10 6 42 14 25 37 115
2022 Man 9 16 27 6 4 24 13 41 16 100
2022 Woman 5 16 17 11 10 36 6 36 36 150
2020 Man 13 25 28 3 4 22 4 53 10 120
2020 Woman 8 20 22 10 5 27 9 43 23 180
2019 Man 10 18 29 6 17 18 1 35 29 65
2019 Woman 7 14 21 5 12 29 12 36 28 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 15 40 25 13 0 7 0 59 14 70
2024 Woman 14 33 18 11 7 14 3 58 21 115
2022 Man 17 50 22 5 1 4 1 70 6 100
2022 Woman 16 39 17 7 11 9 0 61 20 150
2020 Man 21 42 23 9 1 4 1 65 11 120
2020 Woman 17 37 26 9 4 8 0 58 13 180
2019 Man 19 27 23 7 11 13 0 53 20 65
2019 Woman 12 31 25 15 2 13 1 50 20 105
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 9 91 115
2022 Woman 8 92 150
2019 Man 11 89 65
2019 Woman 5 95 105

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 73 27 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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
2022 Woman 51 49 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 33 67 10

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
2022 Woman 24 76 10

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 Woman 9 91 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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
2022 Woman 41 59 10

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 Woman 9 91 10

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
2022 Woman 9 91 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 17 83 10

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
2022 Woman 17 83 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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
2022 Woman 36 64 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

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
2022 Woman 81 19 10

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
2022 Woman 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 26 22 3 1 37 2 57 7 70
2024 Woman 5 11 17 11 7 42 7 32 35 115
2022 Man 16 21 26 2 2 30 2 55 6 100
2022 Woman 5 21 22 7 8 32 5 40 24 150
2020 Man 12 25 28 3 1 25 5 54 6 120
2020 Woman 10 19 21 10 4 29 7 45 22 180
2019 Man 16 13 37 2 8 20 4 38 13 65
2019 Woman 10 13 23 10 3 30 11 39 22 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 18 46 13 7 2 14 0 74 10 70
2024 Woman 12 38 20 11 7 12 0 57 21 115
2022 Man 25 48 15 4 2 6 0 78 6 100
2022 Woman 14 43 16 10 6 10 0 64 18 150
2020 Man 28 42 22 4 1 3 0 72 6 120
2020 Woman 20 36 21 11 2 9 0 62 14 180
2019 Man 22 26 20 8 6 15 3 58 17 65
2019 Woman 14 35 25 8 1 16 1 59 11 105
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 40 41 7 6 5 0 0 40 60 70
2024 Woman 49 30 12 5 3 1 0 49 51 110
2022 Man 45 24 15 8 5 0 3 100
2022 Woman 42 22 17 5 8 1 4 150
2020 Man 53 26 16 1 1 1 1 120
2020 Woman 46 30 12 8 3 0 1 180
2019 Man 43 34 8 8 8 0 0 65
2019 Woman 29 23 26 12 7 0 2 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 13 33 32 14 8 0 0 13 87 70
2024 Woman 13 22 26 13 25 0 0 13 87 115
2022 Man 17 26 33 14 9 0 1 100
2022 Woman 7 15 37 18 23 0 0 150
2020 Man 17 39 28 9 8 0 0 120
2020 Woman 10 18 36 21 14 0 0 180
2019 Man 15 22 29 26 9 0 0 65
2019 Woman 5 19 33 21 22 0 0 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 18 26 43 7 5 0 1 18 82 70
2024 Woman 11 32 26 15 14 0 1 11 89 115
2022 Man 24 29 32 11 4 0 1 100
2022 Woman 14 30 24 19 11 0 2 150
2020 Man 30 33 24 6 6 0 0 120
2020 Woman 15 28 33 16 8 0 0 180
2019 Man 17 30 31 10 12 0 0 65
2019 Woman 7 34 21 20 17 0 0 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 18 25 21 20 14 2 1 18 82 70
2024 Woman 15 19 16 16 34 0 0 15 85 110
2022 Man 18 24 26 18 13 0 0 100
2022 Woman 9 16 28 19 26 0 2 150
2020 Man 17 32 28 13 8 1 1 120
2020 Woman 16 23 23 27 11 0 0 180
2019 Man 15 19 21 27 14 0 2 65
2019 Woman 14 12 26 23 25 0 0 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 45 35 9 5 1 0 5 48 52 70
2024 Woman 33 23 16 15 12 1 2 34 66 110
2022 Man 40 32 18 5 0 1 4 100
2022 Woman 22 29 21 10 11 1 6 150
2020 Man 46 31 14 4 2 0 2 120
2020 Woman 28 29 24 12 7 0 0 180
2019 Man 45 28 17 4 4 0 1 65
2019 Woman 25 22 24 15 9 0 5 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 25 20 10 8 0 0 36 64 70
2024 Woman 30 21 26 9 14 1 0 30 70 115
2022 Man 42 23 20 9 5 0 2 100
2022 Woman 26 24 27 13 8 0 1 150
2020 Man 48 27 10 11 3 0 1 120
2020 Woman 26 31 22 12 9 0 0 180
2019 Man 30 36 24 6 4 0 0 65
2019 Woman 16 32 23 12 17 0 0 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 19 30 25 15 10 0 1 19 81 70
2024 Woman 16 26 17 18 19 2 1 16 84 115
2022 Man 23 33 23 12 6 1 1 100
2022 Woman 21 33 24 10 10 1 1 150
2020 Man 34 31 27 6 1 1 0 120
2020 Woman 22 32 31 12 3 0 0 180
2019 Man 9 34 34 6 17 0 0 65
2019 Woman 8 16 34 30 9 1 2 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 11 42 26 13 7 0 1 11 89 70
2024 Woman 14 24 23 17 22 0 0 14 86 115
2022 Man 22 29 28 14 7 0 0 100
2022 Woman 15 34 28 11 11 1 1 150
2020 Man 23 37 25 11 5 1 0 120
2020 Woman 16 30 33 12 7 0 1 180
2019 Man 11 20 30 27 13 0 0 65
2019 Woman 4 21 26 30 16 0 3 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 24 31 23 18 4 0 0 24 76 70
2024 Woman 23 17 22 15 21 2 0 24 76 115
2022 Man 32 28 23 11 6 0 0 100
2022 Woman 26 29 20 14 9 0 1 150
2020 Man 36 32 20 10 2 0 0 120
2020 Woman 23 35 23 11 7 0 1 180
2019 Man 13 21 32 23 9 0 2 65
2019 Woman 8 29 20 30 12 0 1 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 29 38 8 11 12 0 2 29 71 70
2024 Woman 37 21 13 10 19 0 0 37 63 110
2022 Man 31 34 20 12 3 0 0 100
2022 Woman 38 23 16 12 10 0 1 150
2020 Man 44 28 13 13 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 33 32 19 10 6 0 1 180
2019 Man 29 27 19 7 18 0 0 65
2019 Woman 26 28 22 19 4 0 1 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 36 14 8 4 0 1 37 63 70
2024 Woman 37 33 9 7 13 0 1 38 62 115
2022 Man 38 32 19 7 4 0 0 100
2022 Woman 37 27 20 8 8 0 1 150
2020 Man 27 33 24 14 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 19 29 28 16 7 0 0 180

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 26 41 20 10 3 0 0 26 74 70
2024 Woman 31 22 26 6 14 0 1 31 69 115
2022 Man 25 43 21 9 2 0 0 100
2022 Woman 25 27 25 12 9 1 1 150
2020 Man 34 33 19 11 3 0 0 120
2020 Woman 27 24 27 16 4 1 0 180
2019 Man 14 35 23 13 16 0 0 65
2019 Woman 14 34 27 12 11 0 0 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 44 33 9 11 3 0 0 44 56 70
2024 Woman 57 26 11 1 3 1 3 58 42 110
2022 Man 58 29 10 2 0 1 1 95
2022 Woman 57 24 10 3 1 0 5 150
2020 Man 60 23 11 4 1 0 1 120
2020 Woman 43 25 17 9 2 0 4 180
2019 Man 29 36 19 9 4 0 3 65
2019 Woman 43 23 18 7 8 0 1 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 53 29 13 3 1 0 0 53 47 70
2024 Woman 51 35 8 1 3 0 2 52 48 115
2022 Man 62 27 10 1 0 0 0 100
2022 Woman 55 30 8 4 1 0 3 150
2020 Man 54 30 10 6 0 0 0 120
2020 Woman 40 32 21 6 1 0 0 180

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 77 19 3 0 0 0 1 78 22 70
2024 Woman 74 13 1 1 1 0 11 83 17 110

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 74 15 6 3 0 0 1 75 25 70
2024 Woman 70 13 2 2 3 0 11 78 22 110

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 76 16 6 0 0 1 1 78 22 70
2024 Woman 60 14 7 6 6 1 6 64 36 110
2022 Man 80 9 7 3 2 0 0 100
2022 Woman 67 11 6 7 4 1 5 150
2020 Man 87 7 3 1 1 0 2 120
2020 Woman 72 9 5 3 4 2 5 180
2019 Man 66 13 4 5 8 3 0 65
2019 Woman 75 12 4 2 3 0 4 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 50 35 12 2 1 0 0 50 50 70
2024 Woman 49 27 12 5 5 1 2 51 49 110
2022 Man 53 32 9 3 3 0 0 100
2022 Woman 41 34 14 5 6 0 1 150
2020 Man 62 26 8 2 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 50 27 12 5 5 0 1 180
2019 Man 49 27 13 2 9 0 0 65
2019 Woman 44 27 19 7 2 0 1 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 61 21 12 6 0 0 0 61 39 70
2024 Woman 49 25 7 7 10 0 2 50 50 115
2022 Man 63 22 9 3 3 0 1 100
2022 Woman 61 15 9 7 6 1 1 150
2020 Man 74 17 6 1 1 0 0 120
2020 Woman 59 20 9 8 4 0 1 180
2019 Man 44 29 11 6 10 0 0 65
2019 Woman 42 28 14 7 6 0 4 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 58 9 1 1 0 0 31 84 16 70
2024 Woman 49 7 5 2 2 0 34 75 25 115
2022 Man 58 15 4 3 0 1 19 100
2022 Woman 51 13 7 4 1 0 24 150
2020 Man 57 13 5 1 1 0 23 120
2020 Woman 50 15 5 1 3 0 25 180
2019 Man 55 17 1 2 0 0 25 65
2019 Woman 40 14 9 2 0 1 33 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 63 18 6 0 0 0 13 72 28 70
2024 Woman 66 18 3 2 1 0 11 74 26 110
2022 Man 72 16 9 1 0 0 3 100
2022 Woman 60 21 7 1 3 0 9 150
2020 Man 65 24 5 2 0 0 5 120
2020 Woman 63 21 10 2 1 0 3 180
2019 Man 60 29 2 0 0 0 8 65
2019 Woman 48 18 22 3 1 2 6 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 36 27 15 12 7 0 2 37 63 70
2024 Woman 39 21 13 4 19 0 3 40 60 115
2022 Man 61 23 5 7 2 0 1 100
2022 Woman 60 19 9 5 5 1 2 150
2020 Man 59 25 11 2 1 1 1 115
2020 Woman 59 16 12 6 5 0 2 180
2019 Man 64 24 3 0 7 0 1 65
2019 Woman 53 23 7 7 5 1 5 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 57 33 8 2 0 0 0 57 43 70
2024 Woman 59 22 9 3 2 0 5 62 38 115
2022 Man 50 26 14 5 3 0 2 100
2022 Woman 53 23 14 5 2 0 5 150
2020 Man 57 29 9 2 1 0 1 120
2020 Woman 46 27 19 5 0 0 3 180
2019 Man 65 26 4 1 1 0 4 65
2019 Woman 54 24 12 6 2 0 1 105

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 9 29 44 16 1 0 0 39 17 70
2024 Woman 4 16 42 23 16 0 0 20 38 115
2022 Man 4 34 45 13 3 0 0 38 16 100
2022 Woman 3 18 50 20 10 0 0 20 30 150
2020 Man 15 41 30 10 4 0 0 56 14 120
2020 Woman 5 19 53 16 6 1 0 25 22 180
2019 Man 12 28 35 15 9 0 0 40 25 65
2019 Woman 4 29 39 21 7 0 0 33 28 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 8 15 37 27 12 0 0 39 23 70
2024 Woman 13 31 30 18 7 0 0 26 44 115
2022 Man 3 15 43 27 10 0 1 38 18 100
2022 Woman 10 29 39 18 4 0 0 22 39 150
2020 Man 2 15 42 29 12 0 0 41 17 120
2020 Woman 6 24 49 15 5 1 0 20 30 180
2019 Man 1 31 39 18 10 0 0 28 32 65
2019 Woman 13 26 38 18 5 0 0 23 39 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 3 40 30 16 9 2 0 44 25 70
2024 Woman 8 33 22 21 12 3 0 43 34 115
2022 Man 11 35 33 17 1 3 0 47 19 100
2022 Woman 6 38 28 17 8 3 0 46 26 150
2020 Man 19 48 22 5 4 2 0 69 8 120
2020 Woman 21 41 21 15 2 1 0 62 17 180
2019 Man 2 29 34 15 15 5 0 33 31 65
2019 Woman 11 18 37 21 11 2 0 29 33 105

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 10 32 34 22 2 70
2024 Woman 6 24 38 27 5 115
2022 Man 11 34 34 20 2 100
2022 Woman 5 30 42 20 3 150

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 36 32 19 4 3 4 1 72 8 70
2024 Woman 42 29 14 8 6 1 0 72 13 115
2022 Man 33 35 21 8 1 2 0 69 9 100
2022 Woman 40 32 17 5 4 1 1 74 9 150
2020 Man 44 35 11 3 1 4 1 83 5 120
2020 Woman 41 38 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 180

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 24 42 13 13 6 2 0 68 18 70
2024 Woman 35 34 10 10 9 2 0 71 19 115
2022 Man 31 35 12 15 5 1 1 67 20 100
2022 Woman 39 33 6 11 9 2 1 74 20 150
2020 Man 35 36 14 9 4 2 0 73 13 120
2020 Woman 34 41 8 10 7 1 0 76 17 180

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 29 51 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 70
2024 Woman 47 28 10 6 8 1 0 76 14 115
2022 Man 42 36 11 9 3 0 0 78 11 100
2022 Woman 48 37 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 150
2020 Man 51 35 4 6 2 1 0 87 8 120
2020 Woman 48 37 6 7 0 2 0 86 8 180

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 15 53 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 70
2024 Woman 10 38 13 21 18 0 0 48 39 115
2022 Man 13 49 22 11 3 2 0 64 14 100
2022 Woman 14 38 14 22 11 0 0 53 33 150
2020 Man 26 44 18 9 2 0 0 70 12 120
2020 Woman 17 45 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 180
2019 Man 3 25 22 35 15 1 0 28 50 65
2019 Woman 7 24 16 31 19 2 0 32 51 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2024 Woman 16 43 13 20 9 0 0 59 29 25
2022 Man 6 50 19 24 0 0 0 57 24 15
2022 Woman 4 33 16 30 11 7 0 39 43 30
2020 Man 22 29 35 15 0 0 0 50 15 25
2020 Woman 9 44 17 29 2 0 0 53 31 40
2019 Man 6 6 21 48 0 0 19 15 59 10
2019 Woman 0 11 30 44 5 0 10 12 54 25
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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 6 94 70
2024 Woman 11 89 115
2022 Man 5 95 100
2022 Woman 7 93 150
2020 Man 7 93 120
2020 Woman 10 90 180
2019 Man 15 85 65
2019 Woman 8 92 105

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 18 82 15
2022 Woman 54 46 10
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 9 91 20

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 76 24 15
2022 Woman 71 29 10
2020 Man 81 19 10
2020 Woman 78 22 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Woman 37 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Man 24 50 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 70
2024 Woman 34 37 16 6 3 2 3 74 9 115
2022 Man 24 53 11 5 1 3 2 82 6 100
2022 Woman 40 39 7 3 1 4 5 87 5 150
2020 Man 46 42 6 1 1 3 1 92 2 120
2020 Woman 39 42 8 3 1 2 6 88 4 180
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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 3 80 70
2024 Woman 9 70 115
2022 Man 11 73 100
2022 Woman 5 76 150
2020 Man 13 66 120
2020 Woman 17 55 180

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 44 10
2020 Man 77 23 15
2020 Woman 35 65 35

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
2022 Man 24 22 35 0 18 0 0 47 18 10
2020 Man 22 27 22 18 0 0 10 55 20 15
2020 Woman 23 20 15 13 29 0 0 43 42 35

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
2022 Man 0 33 38 0 28 0 0 33 28 10
2020 Man 22 10 22 24 0 0 21 41 31 15
2020 Woman 8 10 12 26 24 8 11 23 62 35

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 63 8 0 0 0 3 26 88 12 70
2024 Woman 50 5 3 1 1 2 39 85 15 115
2022 Man 59 10 3 1 1 5 22 100
2022 Woman 52 6 5 1 0 2 34 150
2020 Man 63 12 3 1 0 3 19 120
2020 Woman 56 9 7 2 0 3 23 180
2019 Man 54 15 1 0 3 0 28 65
2019 Woman 59 13 12 2 0 3 11 105
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