2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - RE

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the confidentiality of respondents.

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 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 45 26 7 13 8 0 0 71 21 105
2019 RE-02 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2019 RE-03 47 20 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2019 RE-04 50 32 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 20
2019 RE-05 33 28 7 23 9 0 0 60 33 45
2019 RE-06 55 18 0 0 27 0 0 73 27 10

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 36 40 11 7 4 0 1 77 11 105
2019 RE-02 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 0 0 13 0 7 86 14 15
2019 RE-04 32 59 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2019 RE-05 35 33 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 45
2019 RE-06 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 53 30 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 105
2019 RE-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 RE-03 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 RE-04 55 32 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2019 RE-05 44 35 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 45
2019 RE-06 45 27 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 10

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 55 27 6 11 1 0 0 82 12 105
2019 RE-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 RE-03 57 14 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 15
2019 RE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 RE-05 47 37 2 14 0 0 0 84 14 45
2019 RE-06 45 9 9 36 0 0 0 55 36 10

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 42 40 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 105
2019 RE-02 36 36 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 10
2019 RE-03 27 33 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2019 RE-04 38 57 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 RE-05 49 35 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 45
2019 RE-06 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 36 44 9 10 1 0 0 79 11 105
2019 RE-02 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 RE-03 33 53 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 RE-04 32 41 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 20
2019 RE-05 42 42 5 12 0 0 0 84 12 45
2019 RE-06 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 30 41 14 11 3 0 0 71 14 105
2019 RE-02 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 RE-04 23 55 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20
2019 RE-05 36 33 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 40
2019 RE-06 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 49 41 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 105
2019 RE-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 RE-03 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2019 RE-04 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2019 RE-05 51 42 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2019 RE-06 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 37 36 13 11 2 0 0 74 13 105
2019 RE-02 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 RE-03 20 40 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2019 RE-04 32 45 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20
2019 RE-05 47 33 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 45
2019 RE-06 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 56 35 8 1 1 0 0 91 2 105
2019 RE-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 RE-03 40 47 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2019 RE-04 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 RE-05 56 35 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2019 RE-06 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 40 37 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 105
2019 RE-02 45 9 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 10
2019 RE-03 33 47 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2019 RE-04 50 23 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 20
2019 RE-05 35 49 5 9 2 0 0 84 12 45
2019 RE-06 55 27 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 47 37 8 7 1 0 0 84 7 105
2019 RE-02 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 RE-03 40 47 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2019 RE-04 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2019 RE-05 51 33 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 45
2019 RE-06 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 36 42 12 9 0 0 1 79 9 105
2019 RE-02 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 RE-03 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2019 RE-04 36 55 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2019 RE-05 38 40 10 12 0 0 0 79 12 40
2019 RE-06 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 46 42 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 105
2019 RE-02 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 RE-04 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 RE-05 47 42 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 45
2019 RE-06 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 36 33 20 7 5 0 0 69 11 105
2019 RE-02 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2019 RE-03 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 RE-04 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2019 RE-05 37 30 23 7 2 0 0 67 9 45
2019 RE-06 9 18 27 9 36 0 0 27 45 10

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 7 22 42 22 8 0 0 29 28 105
2019 RE-02 0 9 64 9 18 0 0 27 9 10
2019 RE-03 7 7 29 36 21 0 0 57 14 15
2019 RE-04 9 5 50 32 5 0 0 36 14 20
2019 RE-05 7 35 40 16 2 0 0 19 42 45
2019 RE-06 0 36 36 18 9 0 0 27 36 10

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 11 19 33 25 10 0 2 36 31 105
2019 RE-02 0 0 45 27 18 0 9 50 0 10
2019 RE-03 0 21 21 21 36 0 0 57 21 15
2019 RE-04 9 14 36 27 9 0 5 38 24 20
2019 RE-05 21 26 30 23 0 0 0 23 47 45
2019 RE-06 0 18 36 27 18 0 0 45 18 10

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 7 15 30 28 19 0 1 48 22 105
2019 RE-02 0 0 18 9 73 0 0 82 0 10
2019 RE-03 0 7 21 29 43 0 0 71 7 15
2019 RE-04 5 18 32 27 14 0 5 43 24 20
2019 RE-05 14 12 35 35 5 0 0 40 26 45
2019 RE-06 0 36 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 10

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 9 22 29 19 18 1 2 38 32 105
2019 RE-02 0 18 9 27 45 0 0 73 18 10
2019 RE-03 7 14 21 21 36 0 0 57 21 15
2019 RE-04 5 18 36 18 18 0 5 38 24 20
2019 RE-05 19 21 28 19 9 2 2 29 41 45
2019 RE-06 0 36 45 9 9 0 0 18 36 10

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 2 18 24 31 19 3 4 54 21 105
2019 RE-02 0 18 9 36 36 0 0 73 18 10
2019 RE-03 7 21 7 14 29 7 14 55 36 15
2019 RE-04 0 14 36 23 23 0 5 48 14 20
2019 RE-05 2 12 28 42 9 5 2 55 15 45
2019 RE-06 0 36 18 27 18 0 0 45 36 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 7 14 27 33 16 1 2 50 22 105
2019 RE-02 0 18 27 9 36 0 9 50 20 10
2019 RE-03 7 0 20 33 33 7 0 71 7 15
2019 RE-04 0 14 27 41 14 0 5 57 14 20
2019 RE-05 16 16 33 28 7 0 0 35 33 45
2019 RE-06 0 0 18 64 18 0 0 82 0 10

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 2 7 25 35 31 1 0 67 9 105
2019 RE-02 0 9 9 45 36 0 0 82 9 10
2019 RE-03 14 0 7 43 36 0 0 79 14 15
2019 RE-04 0 5 23 23 50 0 0 73 5 20
2019 RE-05 0 9 40 28 23 0 0 51 9 45
2019 RE-06 0 0 9 55 27 9 0 90 0 10
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 30 23 21 8 3 9 5 62 13 105
2019 RE-02 18 18 27 0 0 18 18 57 0 10
2019 RE-03 47 13 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 15
2019 RE-04 32 27 14 9 0 14 5 72 11 20
2019 RE-05 26 23 21 12 2 12 5 58 17 45
2019 RE-06 36 27 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 10

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 34 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 105
2019 RE-02 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10
2019 RE-03 47 33 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 RE-04 55 23 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20
2019 RE-05 51 40 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 45
2019 RE-06 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 66 20 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 105
2019 RE-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 RE-03 73 20 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 RE-04 68 18 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2019 RE-05 67 21 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 45
2019 RE-06 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 58 31 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 105
2019 RE-02 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 RE-03 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 RE-04 64 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 RE-05 67 21 9 2 0 0 0 88 2 45
2019 RE-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 63 25 9 1 0 1 0 90 1 105
2019 RE-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 RE-03 60 13 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 RE-04 64 23 9 0 0 5 0 90 0 20
2019 RE-05 64 29 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2019 RE-06 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 33 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 105
2019 RE-02 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 RE-03 54 15 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 15
2019 RE-04 55 36 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2019 RE-05 49 39 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 40
2019 RE-06 55 9 0 18 18 0 0 64 36 10

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 57 31 7 6 0 0 0 88 6 105
2019 RE-02 73 9 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2019 RE-03 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 RE-04 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2019 RE-05 56 37 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 45
2019 RE-06 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 57 28 7 7 1 0 0 85 7 105
2019 RE-02 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 RE-03 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 RE-04 59 36 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 RE-05 56 28 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 45
2019 RE-06 36 18 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 10

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 90 6 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 105
2019 RE-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 RE-03 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 RE-04 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 RE-05 86 5 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 45
2019 RE-06 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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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
2019 RE 28 36 15 11 6 5 0 67 18 105
2019 RE-02 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2019 RE-03 53 20 0 13 7 7 0 79 21 15
2019 RE-04 45 27 9 5 9 5 0 76 14 20
2019 RE-05 12 47 14 19 5 5 0 61 24 45
2019 RE-06 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 10

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 24 35 19 12 7 4 0 61 19 105
2019 RE-02 36 27 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 10
2019 RE-03 33 33 13 0 13 7 0 71 14 15
2019 RE-04 41 32 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 20
2019 RE-05 14 37 19 21 5 5 0 54 27 45
2019 RE-06 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 10

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 17 35 18 20 6 6 0 54 27 105
2019 RE-02 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2019 RE-03 20 33 20 0 7 20 0 67 8 15
2019 RE-04 18 45 14 23 0 0 0 64 23 20
2019 RE-05 12 30 14 30 9 5 0 44 41 45
2019 RE-06 9 55 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 18 40 17 17 6 3 0 60 23 105
2019 RE-02 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2019 RE-03 33 40 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15
2019 RE-04 14 59 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 20
2019 RE-05 12 30 19 26 12 2 0 43 38 45
2019 RE-06 9 64 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 10

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 64 21 8 2 0 5 0 89 2 105
2019 RE-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 RE-03 73 7 7 0 0 13 0 92 0 15
2019 RE-04 82 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 RE-05 44 30 14 5 0 7 0 80 5 45
2019 RE-06 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 25 43 15 13 3 1 0 69 16 105
2019 RE-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2019 RE-04 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2019 RE-05 12 35 21 28 5 0 0 47 33 45
2019 RE-06 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 10

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 13 30 19 24 9 5 0 45 35 105
2019 RE-02 27 45 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 10
2019 RE-03 7 27 20 20 7 20 0 42 33 15
2019 RE-04 32 36 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 20
2019 RE-05 5 26 23 37 9 0 0 30 47 45
2019 RE-06 9 9 9 45 18 9 0 20 70 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 32 35 8 12 7 5 1 72 20 105
2019 RE-02 45 18 9 18 0 9 0 70 20 10
2019 RE-03 53 27 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2019 RE-04 27 41 5 14 5 9 0 75 20 20
2019 RE-05 27 39 10 12 7 2 2 69 21 40
2019 RE-06 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 10

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 24 38 20 12 4 2 0 63 17 105
2019 RE-02 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 RE-03 47 20 13 13 0 7 0 71 14 15
2019 RE-04 27 45 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 20
2019 RE-05 10 39 29 12 7 2 0 50 20 40
2019 RE-06 18 36 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 10

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 13 21 18 18 10 14 5 42 35 105
2019 RE-02 18 27 36 0 0 9 9 56 0 10
2019 RE-03 40 20 7 13 0 13 7 75 17 15
2019 RE-04 9 18 27 23 5 14 5 33 33 20
2019 RE-05 10 22 12 20 17 15 5 39 45 40
2019 RE-06 0 27 18 18 27 9 0 30 50 10

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 22 31 21 12 6 7 2 58 19 105
2019 RE-02 27 36 9 9 0 18 0 78 11 10
2019 RE-03 33 33 7 13 0 7 7 77 15 15
2019 RE-04 32 18 23 14 5 9 0 55 20 20
2019 RE-05 12 40 23 12 9 2 2 54 22 45
2019 RE-06 36 18 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 58 15 13 7 3 1 4 105
2019 RE-02 64 9 9 0 0 0 18 10
2019 RE-03 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 68 14 5 5 5 0 5 20
2019 RE-05 47 19 14 12 5 2 2 45
2019 RE-06 73 0 27 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 80 7 3 0 1 3 7 105
2019 RE-02 82 0 0 0 0 0 18 10
2019 RE-03 87 7 0 0 0 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 64 14 5 0 5 5 9 20
2019 RE-05 84 5 2 0 0 5 5 45
2019 RE-06 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 10

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 21 27 17 16 15 3 1 50 32 105
2019 RE-02 45 9 9 18 9 9 0 60 30 10
2019 RE-03 27 27 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 15
2019 RE-04 18 27 9 9 27 9 0 50 40 20
2019 RE-05 19 26 21 14 19 0 2 45 33 45
2019 RE-06 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 31 47 11 7 1 3 1 81 8 105
2019 RE-02 36 45 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2019 RE-03 33 27 20 13 0 7 0 64 14 15
2019 RE-04 36 41 9 9 0 0 5 81 10 20
2019 RE-05 26 51 12 7 2 2 0 79 10 45
2019 RE-06 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 44 32 16 6 1 2 0 77 7 105
2019 RE-02 36 27 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 10
2019 RE-03 73 7 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2019 RE-04 50 32 14 0 5 0 0 82 5 20
2019 RE-05 30 42 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 45
2019 RE-06 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 45 26 21 3 1 5 0 75 4 105
2019 RE-02 64 18 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2019 RE-03 73 0 20 0 0 7 0 79 0 15
2019 RE-04 55 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 20
2019 RE-05 28 35 21 7 2 7 0 68 10 45
2019 RE-06 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10

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
2019 RE 56 35 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 105
2019 RE-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 RE-03 80 7 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 RE-04 55 41 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 RE-05 53 37 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2019 RE-06 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 35 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 105
2019 RE-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 RE-03 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 RE-04 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 RE-05 37 40 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 45
2019 RE-06 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 38 46 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 105
2019 RE-02 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 RE-04 45 50 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 RE-05 33 52 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 40
2019 RE-06 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 36 31 19 13 2 0 0 66 15 105
2019 RE-02 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2019 RE-03 27 33 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 RE-04 50 14 32 5 0 0 0 64 5 20
2019 RE-05 35 40 9 12 5 0 0 74 16 45
2019 RE-06 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 30 29 41 105
2019 RE-02 45 18 36 10
2019 RE-03 47 20 33 15
2019 RE-04 23 41 36 20
2019 RE-05 23 33 44 45
2019 RE-06 36 27 36 10

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 6 34 41 3 9 6 30
2019 RE-05 10 50 40 0 0 0 10
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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
2019 RE 9 91 105

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
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 50 10

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 50 10

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 0 100 10

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 50 10

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
2019 RE 0 100 10

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
2019 RE 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 11 9 21 7 2 36 12 40 18 105
2019 RE-02 18 18 9 0 0 55 0 80 0 10
2019 RE-03 27 7 33 7 0 7 20 45 9 15
2019 RE-04 18 5 14 9 0 32 23 50 20 20
2019 RE-05 5 12 26 5 2 44 7 33 14 45
2019 RE-06 0 9 18 18 9 27 18 17 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 27 26 24 4 1 17 1 65 6 105
2019 RE-02 45 27 0 0 0 27 0 100 0 10
2019 RE-03 60 7 27 0 0 0 7 71 0 15
2019 RE-04 27 41 9 0 0 23 0 88 0 20
2019 RE-05 12 28 37 2 2 19 0 49 6 45
2019 RE-06 36 9 27 18 0 9 0 50 20 10
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Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 6 94 105
2019 RE-02 0 100 10
2019 RE-06 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 13 6 22 3 1 42 13 42 8 105
2019 RE-02 27 0 18 0 0 45 9 60 0 10
2019 RE-03 20 7 33 0 0 20 20 44 0 15
2019 RE-04 23 5 9 0 0 45 18 75 0 20
2019 RE-05 5 7 28 5 0 49 7 26 11 45
2019 RE-06 9 9 18 9 9 18 27 33 33 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 27 27 21 3 1 21 0 69 5 105
2019 RE-02 55 18 9 0 0 18 0 89 0 10
2019 RE-03 60 7 27 0 0 7 0 71 0 15
2019 RE-04 27 45 0 0 0 27 0 100 0 20
2019 RE-05 12 30 28 7 0 23 0 55 9 45
2019 RE-06 27 27 27 0 9 9 0 60 10 10
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 37 24 12 12 12 0 2 105
2019 RE-02 36 9 0 27 18 0 9 10
2019 RE-03 40 13 20 7 13 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 41 18 18 9 14 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 42 23 14 9 12 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 18 45 0 27 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 21 26 28 15 10 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 33 27 27 0 13 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 27 23 36 14 0 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 14 28 26 19 14 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 0 27 27 18 27 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 29 29 21 13 7 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 64 18 0 0 18 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 27 32 36 5 0 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 21 30 21 19 9 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 18 18 36 18 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 19 27 25 20 8 1 0 105
2019 RE-02 36 18 36 9 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 20 33 20 13 13 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 18 27 36 14 5 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 16 28 21 28 7 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 9 27 18 18 27 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 42 39 12 3 2 1 1 105
2019 RE-02 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 55 23 9 5 0 5 5 20
2019 RE-05 33 53 9 5 0 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 18 36 27 0 18 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 36 34 17 8 5 0 1 105
2019 RE-02 55 36 0 0 9 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 53 27 13 0 7 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 55 23 14 0 5 0 5 20
2019 RE-05 19 42 21 16 2 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 28 36 25 7 4 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 27 40 27 0 7 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 38 38 24 0 0 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 21 37 23 12 7 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 18 36 45 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 22 32 27 15 4 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 47 20 33 0 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 24 38 29 5 5 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 9 37 26 21 7 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 23 37 18 15 8 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 36 18 9 27 9 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 47 27 7 13 7 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 24 43 19 5 10 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 12 40 26 16 7 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 18 45 18 9 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 40 34 14 10 1 0 1 105
2019 RE-02 36 18 36 9 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 53 33 0 7 0 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 33 29 19 19 0 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 42 40 12 7 0 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 42 35 19 4 0 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 48 33 14 5 0 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 33 44 21 2 0 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 55 9 36 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 55 20 16 8 2 0 0 105
2019 RE-02 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 10
2019 RE-03 53 27 7 13 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 76 5 10 5 5 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 37 28 26 9 0 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 74 14 3 2 3 1 4 105
2019 RE-02 55 18 0 9 0 9 9 10
2019 RE-03 80 13 0 0 0 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 86 5 5 0 5 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 72 16 5 2 0 0 5 45
2019 RE-06 64 18 0 0 18 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 55 26 11 6 0 1 1 105
2019 RE-02 73 0 9 0 0 9 9 10
2019 RE-03 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 64 23 9 5 0 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 53 33 9 5 0 0 0 45
2019 RE-06 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 57 22 9 7 4 0 2 105
2019 RE-02 55 0 18 9 9 0 9 10
2019 RE-03 60 13 7 13 0 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 73 14 9 0 5 0 0 20
2019 RE-05 55 31 7 5 2 0 0 40
2019 RE-06 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 45 9 6 1 0 0 39 105
2019 RE-02 55 0 9 0 0 0 36 10
2019 RE-03 27 7 7 0 0 0 60 15
2019 RE-04 55 5 5 0 0 0 36 20
2019 RE-05 38 12 5 2 0 0 43 40
2019 RE-06 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 72 16 4 1 0 0 7 105
2019 RE-02 73 0 0 0 0 0 27 10
2019 RE-03 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 86 0 5 0 0 0 9 20
2019 RE-05 71 22 2 0 0 0 5 40
2019 RE-06 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 69 16 4 3 4 0 5 105
2019 RE-02 55 9 9 0 18 0 9 10
2019 RE-03 67 13 7 7 0 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 68 14 5 0 9 0 5 20
2019 RE-05 77 14 2 2 0 0 5 45
2019 RE-06 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 49 31 11 6 0 0 4 105
2019 RE-02 55 18 18 0 0 0 9 10
2019 RE-03 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 15
2019 RE-04 64 18 9 5 0 0 5 20
2019 RE-05 44 33 12 7 0 0 5 45
2019 RE-06 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 15 39 30 12 4 0 0 54 16 105
2019 RE-02 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2019 RE-03 7 53 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2019 RE-04 32 23 41 5 0 0 0 55 5 20
2019 RE-05 5 44 30 21 0 0 0 49 21 45
2019 RE-06 9 36 18 9 27 0 0 45 36 10

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 11 16 26 32 15 0 0 47 27 105
2019 RE-02 0 9 18 55 18 0 0 73 9 10
2019 RE-03 13 13 33 20 20 0 0 40 27 15
2019 RE-04 5 14 27 41 14 0 0 55 18 20
2019 RE-05 14 19 28 33 7 0 0 40 33 45
2019 RE-06 27 18 9 18 27 0 0 45 45 10

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 49 36 11 2 1 2 0 86 3 105
2019 RE-02 55 27 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2019 RE-03 73 7 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2019 RE-04 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2019 RE-05 40 49 9 2 0 0 0 88 2 45
2019 RE-06 45 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 25 47 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 105
2019 RE-02 18 73 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 RE-03 53 27 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 RE-04 41 55 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 RE-05 12 42 28 14 5 0 0 53 19 45
2019 RE-06 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 10

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 21 36 14 14 0 7 7 67 17 15
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 14 86 105
2019 RE-02 9 91 10
2019 RE-03 13 87 15
2019 RE-04 14 86 20
2019 RE-05 19 81 45
2019 RE-06 9 91 10

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 67 33 15

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 RE 50 20 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
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Compensation

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
2019 RE 49 22 13 8 3 1 5 105
2019 RE-02 27 36 18 0 0 9 9 10
2019 RE-03 53 20 13 7 0 0 7 15
2019 RE-04 52 19 5 14 5 0 5 20
2019 RE-05 48 26 14 2 5 0 5 40
2019 RE-06 64 0 9 27 0 0 0 10
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