2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada by Question 97. Are you currently a shift worker?

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 40 34 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 755
2024 Non-shift worker 33 38 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 5395
2022 Shift worker 50 32 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 44 37 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 4620
2020 Shift worker 52 30 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 745
2020 Non-shift worker 40 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 4820
2019 Shift worker 47 33 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 785
2019 Non-shift worker 40 39 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 4570

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 35 31 15 11 7 1 0 67 18 755
2024 Non-shift worker 32 34 13 11 10 0 0 66 20 5395
2022 Shift worker 42 32 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 645
2022 Non-shift worker 41 34 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 4620
2020 Shift worker 45 31 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 740
2020 Non-shift worker 38 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4805
2019 Shift worker 39 33 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 785
2019 Non-shift worker 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 16 4550

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 59 24 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 750
2024 Non-shift worker 48 32 11 5 4 0 0 80 8 5385
2022 Shift worker 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 3 645
2022 Non-shift worker 57 30 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4620
2020 Shift worker 64 25 8 2 2 0 0 88 3 740
2020 Non-shift worker 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 4775
2019 Shift worker 61 27 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 780
2019 Non-shift worker 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 4525

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 52 28 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 755
2024 Non-shift worker 40 35 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 5395
2022 Shift worker 56 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 48 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 4625
2020 Shift worker 61 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 740
2020 Non-shift worker 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 4820
2019 Shift worker 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 790
2019 Non-shift worker 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4575

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 Shift worker 47 28 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 755
2024 Non-shift worker 33 32 16 10 8 1 0 66 18 5395
2022 Shift worker 53 29 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 645
2022 Non-shift worker 47 30 12 6 4 1 0 78 11 4620
2020 Shift worker 60 25 11 4 1 0 0 85 5 740
2020 Non-shift worker 49 30 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 4800
2019 Shift worker 56 25 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 785
2019 Non-shift worker 46 31 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 4555

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 Shift worker 43 31 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 755
2024 Non-shift worker 32 34 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 5395
2022 Shift worker 52 28 11 6 3 1 0 81 9 645
2022 Non-shift worker 44 32 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 4620
2020 Shift worker 58 26 9 5 1 1 0 84 6 735
2020 Non-shift worker 47 32 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 4795
2019 Shift worker 54 26 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 785
2019 Non-shift worker 45 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 4545

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 Shift worker 37 24 16 9 9 4 1 65 19 755
2024 Non-shift worker 33 26 17 11 9 4 0 62 21 5395
2022 Shift worker 39 24 18 9 6 4 1 66 16 645
2022 Non-shift worker 40 25 16 9 6 5 0 68 16 4620
2020 Shift worker 44 24 17 7 5 3 0 70 12 745
2020 Non-shift worker 44 25 16 8 5 3 0 71 13 4820
2019 Shift worker 38 19 20 10 9 2 1 59 20 785
2019 Non-shift worker 42 25 15 9 6 3 0 68 16 4570
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 35 21 17 4 7 3 13 67 13 755
2024 Non-shift worker 44 25 13 5 4 1 7 75 10 5390
2022 Shift worker 33 23 18 5 4 3 14 68 10 645
2022 Non-shift worker 48 24 13 4 3 2 7 79 7 4620
2020 Shift worker 37 22 20 5 3 2 11 68 9 740
2020 Non-shift worker 49 25 13 4 3 1 4 79 7 4815
2019 Shift worker 39 23 18 4 5 2 8 69 10 785
2019 Non-shift worker 50 24 14 4 3 1 4 77 8 4570

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 54 30 7 4 4 1 1 86 8 750
2024 Non-shift worker 50 29 9 6 4 1 1 81 11 5390
2022 Shift worker 55 29 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 52 30 8 5 4 1 1 83 9 4615
2020 Shift worker 58 24 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 745
2020 Non-shift worker 51 29 10 6 4 1 1 81 9 4820
2019 Shift worker 59 25 8 3 3 1 0 85 7 785
2019 Non-shift worker 49 30 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 4550

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 58 26 6 5 5 0 0 84 9 750
2024 Non-shift worker 56 25 8 5 5 0 0 81 10 5395
2022 Shift worker 60 26 7 3 3 0 0 86 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 59 24 8 5 4 0 0 84 8 4620
2020 Shift worker 62 24 8 2 2 0 1 87 5 740
2020 Non-shift worker 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 4825
2019 Shift worker 60 25 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 790
2019 Non-shift worker 55 26 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 4575

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 Shift worker 41 24 13 5 3 11 2 75 9 755
2024 Non-shift worker 30 27 15 9 9 9 1 63 20 5400
2022 Shift worker 43 27 12 3 2 12 1 81 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 39 27 12 6 5 10 0 74 13 4620
2020 Shift worker 48 23 11 5 2 10 1 80 8 740
2020 Non-shift worker 39 30 13 6 4 8 0 76 11 4825
2019 Shift worker 44 27 14 3 4 8 1 78 7 790
2019 Non-shift worker 34 32 15 8 5 7 0 71 13 4570

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 Shift worker 36 24 17 9 7 6 1 65 16 755
2024 Non-shift worker 24 25 18 14 14 3 0 52 30 5395
2022 Shift worker 41 27 13 7 5 6 1 74 12 645
2022 Non-shift worker 33 30 14 11 8 4 0 66 20 4615
2020 Shift worker 48 26 12 6 3 4 1 78 9 740
2020 Non-shift worker 37 32 14 8 6 3 0 71 14 4805
2019 Shift worker 45 27 13 6 5 4 0 75 11 785
2019 Non-shift worker 31 33 16 10 6 3 0 66 17 4560

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 Shift worker 30 22 22 9 7 9 1 58 18 750
2024 Non-shift worker 18 23 19 17 16 6 0 44 35 5390
2022 Shift worker 35 26 17 7 5 8 1 67 14 645
2022 Non-shift worker 25 27 17 14 10 6 0 57 26 4615
2020 Shift worker 40 27 14 7 3 9 1 73 11 740
2020 Non-shift worker 27 33 18 11 6 5 0 63 17 4810
2019 Shift worker 38 26 18 6 5 7 1 68 12 785
2019 Non-shift worker 23 32 20 13 7 6 0 58 21 4555

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 Shift worker 31 26 16 13 9 5 1 60 23 755
2024 Non-shift worker 18 26 17 18 17 3 0 46 37 5400
2022 Shift worker 38 27 14 10 5 5 1 69 16 645
2022 Non-shift worker 25 31 14 15 11 3 0 59 27 4620
2020 Shift worker 38 32 13 7 5 3 1 74 13 740
2020 Non-shift worker 26 35 16 14 7 2 0 62 21 4820
2019 Shift worker 38 28 15 9 6 4 1 70 15 785
2019 Non-shift worker 21 33 18 16 9 3 0 55 26 4570
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 34 30 18 9 8 0 0 64 18 755
2024 Non-shift worker 30 35 15 10 10 0 0 65 21 5400
2022 Shift worker 42 31 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 645
2022 Non-shift worker 38 33 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 4620
2020 Shift worker 42 31 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 745
2020 Non-shift worker 35 36 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 4825
2019 Shift worker 36 32 15 9 6 1 0 70 16 785
2019 Non-shift worker 32 37 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 4555

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 53 35 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 38 40 8 10 5 0 0 78 14 5390
2022 Shift worker 53 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 42 40 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 4615
2020 Shift worker 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 4800
2019 Shift worker 53 35 7 5 1 0 0 88 6 785
2019 Non-shift worker 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 4535

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 52 31 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 755
2024 Non-shift worker 47 30 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 5395
2022 Shift worker 52 28 8 5 4 1 1 82 10 645
2022 Non-shift worker 48 30 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 4620
2020 Shift worker 57 24 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 740
2020 Non-shift worker 48 30 10 7 4 0 1 78 11 4815
2019 Shift worker 51 28 10 5 4 0 1 80 10 785
2019 Non-shift worker 45 31 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 4570

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 40 36 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 755
2024 Non-shift worker 29 38 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 5385
2022 Shift worker 43 38 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 645
2022 Non-shift worker 35 38 10 12 5 0 0 73 16 4615
2020 Shift worker 48 37 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 740
2020 Non-shift worker 35 40 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 4785
2019 Shift worker 42 38 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 780
2019 Non-shift worker 30 40 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 4550

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 52 23 13 5 5 2 1 77 10 755
2024 Non-shift worker 53 24 11 5 5 2 1 79 10 5390
2022 Shift worker 56 24 11 2 4 2 1 82 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 56 22 10 4 4 2 1 81 8 4615
2020 Shift worker 55 21 13 4 3 2 1 79 8 735
2020 Non-shift worker 51 24 12 5 4 2 1 78 10 4810

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 Shift worker 32 27 19 10 10 2 1 60 21 755
2024 Non-shift worker 21 32 19 14 12 3 0 54 27 5395
2022 Shift worker 39 30 14 7 6 3 0 72 14 645
2022 Non-shift worker 30 35 15 10 7 3 0 66 18 4620
2020 Shift worker 38 27 16 8 7 4 1 68 16 735
2020 Non-shift worker 27 35 18 12 6 2 0 63 19 4815
2019 Shift worker 37 28 15 8 8 3 1 67 17 785
2019 Non-shift worker 25 35 17 12 8 2 0 61 21 4560

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 Shift worker 48 19 13 4 6 3 7 53 47 755
2024 Non-shift worker 42 23 15 7 7 1 5 45 55 5395
2022 Shift worker 47 23 13 3 3 3 8 645
2022 Non-shift worker 49 22 12 5 4 2 6 4620
2020 Shift worker 53 22 13 4 3 1 4 740
2020 Non-shift worker 48 23 14 6 4 1 4 4825
2019 Shift worker 53 20 13 4 3 1 6 785
2019 Non-shift worker 49 24 13 5 3 1 3 4570

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 Shift worker 52 10 7 5 7 4 16 64 36 755
2024 Non-shift worker 48 11 8 5 8 2 17 59 41 5395

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 Shift worker 61 9 6 3 3 9 9 74 26 755
2024 Non-shift worker 64 10 6 2 3 6 8 75 25 5390
2022 Shift worker 67 8 4 2 3 7 9 640
2022 Non-shift worker 71 9 4 2 3 5 6 4620
2020 Shift worker 74 9 5 3 1 3 4 735
2020 Non-shift worker 73 10 5 2 3 4 4 4805
2019 Shift worker 71 10 6 2 3 4 4 785
2019 Non-shift worker 74 8 5 2 3 4 4 4550

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 Shift worker 63 8 6 3 2 6 14 78 22 755
2024 Non-shift worker 66 8 4 3 3 3 14 80 20 5390

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 Shift worker 56 13 8 3 3 5 12 68 32 755
2024 Non-shift worker 55 13 7 5 6 3 12 64 36 5390

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 Shift worker 26 24 15 15 17 3 1 52 33 755
2024 Non-shift worker 19 31 13 16 18 2 2 52 35 5390
2022 Shift worker 33 35 11 9 7 4 1 71 17 645
2022 Non-shift worker 31 34 11 11 9 3 2 67 22 4620
2020 Shift worker 34 27 15 10 9 3 2 64 20 745
2020 Non-shift worker 26 31 15 14 10 2 2 60 24 4820
2019 Shift worker 33 26 15 9 12 3 2 62 22 785
2019 Non-shift worker 25 32 15 12 12 2 1 59 25 4575

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 32 30 15 12 8 0 1 64 21 755
2024 Non-shift worker 28 36 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 5390
2022 Shift worker 35 29 16 11 7 1 1 66 18 645
2022 Non-shift worker 36 37 11 9 6 0 0 73 15 4615
2020 Shift worker 34 31 17 11 5 0 1 67 16 740
2020 Non-shift worker 35 38 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4790
2019 Shift worker 32 32 19 10 6 0 1 64 16 785
2019 Non-shift worker 35 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 4540

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 38 29 17 8 5 1 1 69 14 755
2024 Non-shift worker 34 35 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 5390
2022 Shift worker 38 30 19 7 5 0 1 69 12 645
2022 Non-shift worker 43 34 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 4620
2020 Shift worker 37 31 17 10 5 0 1 69 14 740
2020 Non-shift worker 40 34 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 4805
2019 Shift worker 35 31 17 9 6 0 1 67 16 785
2019 Non-shift worker 39 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4555

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 44 31 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 755
2024 Non-shift worker 34 36 14 9 6 0 1 71 15 5395
2022 Shift worker 46 35 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 42 35 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 4620
2020 Shift worker 50 34 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 740
2020 Non-shift worker 36 40 13 7 3 0 0 77 11 4790
2019 Shift worker 45 36 11 5 3 1 0 82 7 780
2019 Non-shift worker 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 4515

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 Shift worker 22 31 21 11 7 8 1 58 19 755
2024 Non-shift worker 19 37 20 12 7 5 1 58 20 5390
2022 Shift worker 26 34 18 9 3 8 1 66 14 645
2022 Non-shift worker 27 39 16 8 4 5 1 70 13 4615
2020 Shift worker 29 33 18 8 3 7 2 69 11 735
2020 Non-shift worker 25 43 17 8 3 4 1 71 11 4810
2019 Shift worker 26 35 21 7 5 4 2 65 13 785
2019 Non-shift worker 23 42 19 8 4 4 0 68 12 4565

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 43 28 12 9 7 1 0 72 15 755
2024 Non-shift worker 36 32 11 10 11 0 0 68 21 5395
2022 Shift worker 51 27 11 6 4 1 1 79 9 645
2022 Non-shift worker 47 29 9 7 6 0 0 77 14 4620
2020 Shift worker 51 27 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 735
2020 Non-shift worker 43 31 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 4805
2019 Shift worker 47 26 12 7 6 1 1 74 13 785
2019 Non-shift worker 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 76 14 4570

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 63 25 9 1 1 0 1 89 2 755
2024 Non-shift worker 43 31 15 6 4 0 1 74 10 5395
2022 Shift worker 53 29 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 42 30 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 4625
2020 Shift worker 59 28 9 2 2 0 1 88 4 740
2020 Non-shift worker 35 31 18 9 6 0 1 67 15 4800
2019 Shift worker 63 25 8 2 1 0 1 88 3 780
2019 Non-shift worker 40 31 17 7 4 0 0 71 11 4540

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 50 21 8 5 7 3 6 78 13 755
2024 Non-shift worker 60 22 7 3 4 2 2 86 7 5390
2022 Shift worker 55 17 10 4 2 5 7 82 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 63 21 7 2 3 3 2 88 5 4620

Mobility and retention

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 Shift worker 44 33 23 755
2024 Non-shift worker 39 31 30 5395
2022 Shift worker 47 29 24 645
2022 Non-shift worker 41 30 29 4625
2020 Shift worker 23 38 39 745
2020 Non-shift worker 27 37 36 4825
2019 Shift worker 29 36 35 790
2019 Non-shift worker 32 32 36 4585

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 Shift worker 2 52 17 5 21 4 330
2024 Non-shift worker 9 46 24 5 9 7 2085
2022 Shift worker 1 57 18 3 17 3 290
2022 Non-shift worker 6 53 19 5 8 8 1870
2020 Shift worker 1 47 30 3 14 5 175
2020 Non-shift worker 9 51 27 3 5 6 1325
2019 Shift worker 1 32 31 5 25 6 230
2019 Non-shift worker 8 46 26 5 10 6 1455
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 55 33 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 755
2024 Non-shift worker 46 37 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 5385
2022 Shift worker 59 33 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 640
2022 Non-shift worker 55 33 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 4615
2020 Shift worker 60 29 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 740
2020 Non-shift worker 52 36 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 4790
2019 Shift worker 56 32 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 785
2019 Non-shift worker 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4535

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 Shift worker 34 39 14 7 5 2 0 74 12 755
2024 Non-shift worker 21 39 16 13 9 1 0 61 22 5390
2022 Shift worker 43 39 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 31 43 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 4615
2020 Shift worker 46 34 12 5 1 1 0 81 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 32 44 14 7 2 1 0 78 9 4815
2019 Shift worker 43 40 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 785
2019 Non-shift worker 30 45 15 7 2 1 0 75 10 4565

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 9 21 32 17 12 2 7 31 33 750
2024 Non-shift worker 19 27 30 13 7 1 3 21 48 5385
2022 Shift worker 6 21 31 20 14 1 6 37 29 645
2022 Non-shift worker 13 24 33 16 10 1 3 26 39 4615
2020 Shift worker 7 17 26 27 18 2 3 48 25 735
2020 Non-shift worker 12 25 34 18 9 1 1 28 37 4815
2019 Shift worker 7 19 26 23 19 2 4 45 27 785
2019 Non-shift worker 11 25 35 19 9 1 1 28 36 4560

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 6 15 23 20 15 4 16 44 27 750
2024 Non-shift worker 15 21 28 17 10 2 7 29 40 5380
2022 Shift worker 7 11 22 23 18 5 14 51 21 635
2022 Non-shift worker 11 19 28 19 12 3 7 35 33 4605
2020 Shift worker 5 10 21 26 25 6 7 59 17 735
2020 Non-shift worker 9 19 33 22 12 3 3 36 30 4805
2019 Shift worker 5 11 23 21 26 6 8 55 19 780
2019 Non-shift worker 11 21 31 20 12 3 3 34 33 4545

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 6 7 20 26 25 4 13 61 15 745
2024 Non-shift worker 13 17 28 22 14 1 5 38 32 5375
2022 Shift worker 5 8 19 26 26 2 13 62 15 640
2022 Non-shift worker 11 15 28 22 17 1 5 42 28 4600
2020 Shift worker 4 5 16 26 40 2 7 72 10 730
2020 Non-shift worker 10 17 30 25 15 1 2 42 28 4790
2019 Shift worker 3 6 16 27 39 2 7 73 10 780
2019 Non-shift worker 8 16 32 25 16 1 3 42 25 4535

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 7 10 19 22 25 3 14 57 21 750
2024 Non-shift worker 16 20 25 18 14 2 6 35 38 5375
2022 Shift worker 4 10 20 25 27 3 12 61 16 640
2022 Non-shift worker 11 17 25 20 19 2 6 42 31 4605
2020 Shift worker 5 7 18 26 36 2 6 67 13 730
2020 Non-shift worker 12 20 27 22 15 1 2 38 33 4805
2019 Shift worker 5 8 16 24 39 2 6 69 14 780
2019 Non-shift worker 13 20 27 21 15 2 3 38 34 4545

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 6 9 17 19 23 12 15 57 20 750
2024 Non-shift worker 9 14 25 23 16 5 8 45 26 5375
2022 Shift worker 10 14 20 14 19 11 12 43 31 640
2022 Non-shift worker 11 17 24 19 17 6 7 41 32 4605
2020 Shift worker 8 11 17 22 28 9 5 58 23 735
2020 Non-shift worker 8 14 26 27 18 4 3 49 23 4795
2019 Shift worker 12 15 20 15 25 7 5 46 31 775
2019 Non-shift worker 12 18 26 22 15 3 3 39 32 4545

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 5 10 24 19 21 7 13 50 20 750
2024 Non-shift worker 14 19 30 17 11 3 5 31 36 5380
2022 Shift worker 6 11 22 23 21 6 13 53 20 640
2022 Non-shift worker 11 18 30 17 15 3 5 36 32 4600
2020 Shift worker 5 10 22 23 29 5 6 58 17 735
2020 Non-shift worker 9 18 32 23 13 2 2 38 29 4795
2019 Shift worker 5 10 22 23 31 5 6 59 17 780
2019 Non-shift worker 10 18 33 21 13 3 3 36 29 4540

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 17 29 17 15 3 9 36 31 750
2024 Non-shift worker 11 20 33 20 13 1 3 34 32 5385
2022 Shift worker 5 14 29 21 20 2 9 46 21 645
2022 Non-shift worker 6 13 32 26 19 1 4 47 19 4610
2020 Shift worker 5 14 32 23 22 1 2 47 20 740
2020 Non-shift worker 8 23 36 21 10 1 1 32 32 4810
2019 Shift worker 6 12 32 22 22 2 4 47 19 785
2019 Non-shift worker 9 17 33 24 14 1 2 39 27 4550

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 Shift worker 25 32 18 14 8 2 0 58 23 755
2024 Non-shift worker 12 25 18 22 21 2 0 38 44 5385
2022 Shift worker 29 36 17 10 5 2 0 66 16 645
2022 Non-shift worker 19 34 16 16 11 3 0 55 28 4620
2020 Shift worker 39 33 15 7 3 2 0 74 10 740
2020 Non-shift worker 22 40 18 13 5 2 0 64 18 4800
2019 Shift worker 33 36 14 8 5 3 0 71 14 780
2019 Non-shift worker 19 36 21 16 6 2 0 56 23 4550

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 58 26 6 4 3 2 1 86 8 755
2024 Non-shift worker 52 27 7 6 5 1 0 81 12 5385
2022 Shift worker 60 23 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 57 25 7 5 3 2 0 85 9 4610
2020 Shift worker 60 22 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 735
2020 Non-shift worker 52 28 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 4805
2019 Shift worker 57 23 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 785
2019 Non-shift worker 51 28 8 7 5 1 0 79 12 4560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 65 25 3 4 2 1 0 91 5 755
2024 Non-shift worker 58 29 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 5385
2022 Shift worker 65 27 3 2 1 1 0 93 3 645
2022 Non-shift worker 63 27 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 4610
2020 Shift worker 67 23 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 735
2020 Non-shift worker 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 4785
2019 Shift worker 61 29 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 785
2019 Non-shift worker 54 32 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 4555

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 50 29 11 3 2 3 1 82 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 48 33 10 4 3 2 1 83 7 5390
2022 Shift worker 50 30 11 2 1 4 2 85 3 645
2022 Non-shift worker 54 30 9 3 2 2 1 86 5 4615
2020 Shift worker 51 29 12 2 1 2 2 84 4 730
2020 Non-shift worker 49 33 11 4 2 1 0 84 5 4780
2019 Shift worker 46 32 14 4 2 2 1 80 6 790
2019 Non-shift worker 48 34 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 4570

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 Shift worker 41 32 12 5 4 4 1 77 10 755
2024 Non-shift worker 31 37 14 8 7 3 0 70 15 5390
2022 Shift worker 45 36 8 4 3 3 0 84 8 645
2022 Non-shift worker 40 35 11 6 4 3 0 77 11 4620
2020 Shift worker 54 27 10 6 1 1 0 82 7 740
2020 Non-shift worker 40 38 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 4795
2019 Shift worker 50 32 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 780
2019 Non-shift worker 42 37 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 4545

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 Shift worker 46 30 11 3 3 5 1 82 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 37 37 12 5 4 5 1 78 9 5390
2022 Shift worker 50 28 10 3 2 6 1 85 5 640
2022 Non-shift worker 42 36 10 4 3 5 1 82 8 4615
2020 Shift worker 57 26 8 4 1 3 1 86 5 735
2020 Non-shift worker 43 35 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 4810
2019 Shift worker 56 27 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 785
2019 Non-shift worker 49 32 11 3 2 2 0 83 5 4550

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 Shift worker 55 30 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 43 36 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 5395
2022 Shift worker 59 32 5 2 2 1 0 91 4 645
2022 Non-shift worker 53 33 6 4 3 0 0 86 7 4620
2020 Shift worker 68 22 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 740
2020 Non-shift worker 57 30 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4810
2019 Shift worker 63 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 785
2019 Non-shift worker 53 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4565

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 38 23 14 6 6 8 6 71 14 755
2024 Non-shift worker 37 26 12 6 7 7 5 71 15 5390
2022 Shift worker 35 24 14 6 6 12 4 69 14 645
2022 Non-shift worker 42 26 10 6 5 7 5 77 12 4615

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 36 23 14 6 6 9 6 69 14 755
2024 Non-shift worker 35 26 13 7 7 7 5 69 16 5395
2022 Shift worker 37 22 14 6 6 10 5 69 14 645
2022 Non-shift worker 39 26 11 6 5 7 5 75 13 4620

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 Shift worker 41 24 14 5 2 12 2 75 9 755
2024 Non-shift worker 32 29 20 5 3 9 2 68 9 5390
2022 Shift worker 42 27 15 3 2 10 2 78 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 37 29 19 4 2 8 1 73 6 4620
2020 Shift worker 55 26 9 4 2 4 1 85 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 46 34 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 4820

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 Shift worker 41 28 11 5 5 5 3 76 11 755
2024 Non-shift worker 37 31 10 7 6 6 4 75 15 5395
2022 Shift worker 42 28 13 5 3 5 4 77 9 645
2022 Non-shift worker 42 29 10 6 5 6 3 78 11 4615
2020 Shift worker 50 25 9 5 5 3 2 80 10 740
2020 Non-shift worker 44 30 10 6 4 4 2 78 11 4805

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 Shift worker 20 17 21 3 2 29 8 59 9 755
2024 Non-shift worker 13 20 23 5 5 27 6 50 16 5390
2022 Shift worker 20 19 21 2 2 27 8 61 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 17 23 20 4 3 28 4 59 12 4610

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 4 10 17 16 39 14 1 16 64 185
2022 Shift worker 0 13 31 9 33 14 0 15 48 15
2022 Non-shift worker 2 5 20 19 37 15 2 9 67 120
2020 Shift worker 4 9 22 18 26 18 4 17 55 25
2020 Non-shift worker 1 5 27 17 38 10 1 8 62 135

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 31 29 16 4 5 9 6 70 11 755
2024 Non-shift worker 27 29 17 7 6 7 6 65 16 5385
2022 Shift worker 33 26 18 4 3 9 7 71 9 645
2022 Non-shift worker 32 29 14 5 4 9 7 72 11 4610
2020 Shift worker 38 26 16 5 3 6 6 72 9 740
2020 Non-shift worker 30 29 18 7 4 7 5 67 12 4810
2019 Shift worker 40 24 16 5 5 6 3 71 11 780
2019 Non-shift worker 33 30 15 8 6 6 3 68 15 4560

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 Shift worker 38 32 13 6 6 4 2 74 13 755
2024 Non-shift worker 31 36 13 9 7 4 1 69 17 5385
2022 Shift worker 39 33 12 8 4 3 2 75 12 640
2022 Non-shift worker 35 36 12 8 4 3 1 75 12 4615
2020 Shift worker 44 30 12 7 4 3 1 77 11 740
2020 Non-shift worker 38 37 11 7 3 3 1 77 11 4810
2019 Shift worker 44 28 11 7 6 3 1 75 13 785
2019 Non-shift worker 36 37 12 8 4 2 1 75 12 4565

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 Shift worker 41 36 15 3 2 2 0 79 5 755
2024 Non-shift worker 31 37 18 7 6 2 0 69 13 5385
2022 Shift worker 46 34 12 3 2 2 0 82 6 640
2022 Non-shift worker 37 37 15 5 4 2 0 75 9 4610
2020 Shift worker 53 29 10 4 2 1 0 83 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 39 37 15 5 3 1 0 77 8 4805
2019 Shift worker 48 28 14 4 4 2 0 78 7 785
2019 Non-shift worker 35 37 18 6 3 1 0 73 9 4555

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 Shift worker 30 27 17 7 8 8 2 64 17 755
2024 Non-shift worker 20 23 17 13 14 11 2 50 30 5390
2022 Shift worker 35 23 19 6 7 7 3 65 14 645
2022 Non-shift worker 24 24 16 11 10 13 3 57 24 4620
2020 Shift worker 38 21 17 8 7 8 2 66 16 735
2020 Non-shift worker 23 24 19 12 9 11 2 54 25 4800
2019 Shift worker 36 21 16 8 8 8 3 64 18 780
2019 Non-shift worker 22 23 20 14 10 10 2 50 27 4560

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 53 37 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 755
2024 Non-shift worker 38 42 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 5395
2022 Shift worker 61 34 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 645
2022 Non-shift worker 48 39 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 4620
2020 Shift worker 53 34 4 8 1 0 0 87 9 745
2020 Non-shift worker 36 45 4 11 3 0 0 81 15 4825

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 46 30 9 8 6 0 1 76 15 755
2024 Non-shift worker 31 29 9 15 15 0 1 60 30 5385
2022 Shift worker 59 29 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 52 30 6 6 4 1 1 84 10 4615
2020 Shift worker 53 31 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 735
2020 Non-shift worker 38 37 10 11 4 0 1 75 15 4815
2019 Shift worker 54 32 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 785
2019 Non-shift worker 45 34 7 9 4 0 0 79 14 4565

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 755
2024 Non-shift worker 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 5385
2022 Shift worker 57 30 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 51 32 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 4610
2020 Shift worker 55 31 7 5 1 0 1 87 7 740
2020 Non-shift worker 44 36 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 4770
2019 Shift worker 54 33 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 785
2019 Non-shift worker 47 34 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 4525

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 74 13 4 4 2 0 1 89 7 755
2024 Non-shift worker 70 16 4 5 3 0 1 87 8 5395

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 69 16 6 4 3 0 2 86 7 755
2024 Non-shift worker 65 17 5 7 4 0 2 84 11 5390

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 Shift worker 83 10 2 1 2 1 2 95 3 755
2024 Non-shift worker 82 10 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 5400
2022 Shift worker 81 12 3 1 1 0 2 95 2 645
2022 Non-shift worker 83 9 2 2 2 0 2 94 3 4625
2019 Shift worker 82 10 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 785
2019 Non-shift worker 81 10 3 2 2 0 1 93 4 4550

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 Shift worker 53 18 10 5 2 9 3 81 8 755
2024 Non-shift worker 44 26 14 5 3 7 2 77 8 5400
2022 Shift worker 53 18 8 4 2 12 3 83 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 42 25 14 4 3 10 2 76 8 4620
2020 Shift worker 55 17 8 3 2 13 3 85 6 745
2020 Non-shift worker 44 25 15 5 3 7 1 76 8 4820
2019 Shift worker 57 15 8 3 2 11 3 84 7 785
2019 Non-shift worker 45 23 14 5 3 8 1 75 10 4575

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 Shift worker 7 93 755
2024 Non-shift worker 10 90 5395
2022 Shift worker 8 92 645
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 4620
2020 Shift worker 7 93 745
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 4820
2019 Shift worker 8 92 790
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 4565

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 34 66 50
2024 Non-shift worker 42 58 545
2022 Shift worker 27 73 45
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 405
2020 Shift worker 52 48 55
2020 Non-shift worker 45 55 435
2019 Shift worker 52 48 65
2019 Non-shift worker 52 48 500

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 72 28 50
2024 Non-shift worker 64 36 545
2022 Shift worker 59 41 45
2022 Non-shift worker 63 37 405
2020 Shift worker 63 37 55
2020 Non-shift worker 62 38 435
2019 Shift worker 56 44 65
2019 Non-shift worker 63 37 500

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 545
2022 Shift worker 4 96 45
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 405
2020 Shift worker 0 100 55
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 435

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 Shift worker 0 100 50
2024 Non-shift worker 0 100 545
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 405
2020 Shift worker 0 100 55
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 435
2019 Shift worker 0 100 65
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 500

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 6 94 545
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 405
2020 Shift worker 9 91 55
2020 Non-shift worker 4 96 435

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 Shift worker 13 87 50
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 545
2022 Shift worker 14 86 45
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 405
2019 Shift worker 9 91 65
2019 Non-shift worker 4 96 500

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 14 86 50
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 545
2022 Shift worker 11 89 45
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 405

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 24 76 50
2024 Non-shift worker 33 67 550
2022 Shift worker 27 73 45
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 405
2020 Shift worker 16 84 55
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 435
2019 Shift worker 19 81 65
2019 Non-shift worker 33 67 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 42 58 50
2024 Non-shift worker 43 57 550
2022 Shift worker 25 75 45
2022 Non-shift worker 39 61 405
2020 Shift worker 29 71 55
2020 Non-shift worker 37 63 435
2019 Shift worker 37 63 65
2019 Non-shift worker 37 63 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 37 63 50
2024 Non-shift worker 47 53 550
2022 Shift worker 26 74 45
2022 Non-shift worker 45 55 405
2020 Shift worker 39 61 55
2020 Non-shift worker 47 53 435
2019 Shift worker 33 67 65
2019 Non-shift worker 45 55 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 42 58 50
2024 Non-shift worker 41 59 550
2022 Shift worker 42 58 45
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 405
2020 Shift worker 35 65 55
2020 Non-shift worker 47 53 435
2019 Shift worker 42 58 65
2019 Non-shift worker 44 56 485

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 Shift worker 20 80 50
2024 Non-shift worker 33 67 550
2022 Shift worker 7 93 45
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 405
2020 Shift worker 29 71 55
2020 Non-shift worker 28 72 435
2019 Shift worker 21 79 65
2019 Non-shift worker 29 71 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 50 50 50
2024 Non-shift worker 53 47 550
2022 Shift worker 49 51 45
2022 Non-shift worker 53 47 405
2020 Shift worker 53 47 55
2020 Non-shift worker 52 48 435
2019 Shift worker 51 49 65
2019 Non-shift worker 52 48 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 31 69 50
2024 Non-shift worker 33 67 550
2022 Shift worker 17 83 45
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 405
2020 Shift worker 9 91 55
2020 Non-shift worker 33 67 435
2019 Shift worker 27 73 65
2019 Non-shift worker 32 68 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 0 100 50
2024 Non-shift worker 1 99 550
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 405
2020 Shift worker 0 100 55
2020 Non-shift worker 1 99 435

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 89 50
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 550
2022 Shift worker 2 98 45
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 405
2020 Shift worker 10 90 55
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 435
2019 Shift worker 19 81 65
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 15 85 50
2024 Non-shift worker 8 92 550
2022 Shift worker 10 90 45
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 405
2019 Shift worker 8 92 65
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 46 54 50
2024 Non-shift worker 53 47 550
2022 Shift worker 40 60 45
2022 Non-shift worker 51 49 405
2020 Shift worker 46 54 55
2020 Non-shift worker 49 51 435
2019 Shift worker 38 62 65
2019 Non-shift worker 49 51 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 21 79 50
2024 Non-shift worker 17 83 550
2022 Shift worker 26 74 45
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 405
2020 Shift worker 16 84 55
2020 Non-shift worker 22 78 435
2019 Shift worker 13 87 65
2019 Non-shift worker 22 78 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 30 70 50
2024 Non-shift worker 16 84 550
2022 Shift worker 13 87 45
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 405
2020 Shift worker 14 86 55
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 435
2019 Shift worker 20 80 65
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 485

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 Shift worker 46 54 50
2024 Non-shift worker 51 49 550
2022 Shift worker 36 64 45
2022 Non-shift worker 52 48 405
2020 Shift worker 45 55 55
2020 Non-shift worker 50 50 435
2019 Shift worker 43 57 65
2019 Non-shift worker 54 46 485

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 22 78 50
2024 Non-shift worker 25 75 550
2022 Shift worker 11 89 45
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 405
2020 Shift worker 27 73 55
2020 Non-shift worker 26 74 435
2019 Shift worker 20 80 65
2019 Non-shift worker 27 73 485

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 550
2022 Shift worker 4 96 45
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 405
2019 Shift worker 0 100 65
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 485

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 12 88 50
2024 Non-shift worker 15 85 550
2022 Shift worker 7 93 45
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 405
2020 Shift worker 15 85 55
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 435
2019 Shift worker 11 89 65
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 485

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 Shift worker 9 91 50
2024 Non-shift worker 12 88 550
2022 Shift worker 2 98 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 405
2020 Shift worker 15 85 55
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 435

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 9 91 50
2024 Non-shift worker 6 94 550
2022 Shift worker 2 98 45
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 405
2020 Shift worker 0 100 55
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 435

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 9 91 50
2024 Non-shift worker 10 90 550
2022 Shift worker 9 91 45
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 405
2020 Shift worker 11 89 55
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 435
2019 Shift worker 13 87 65
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 89 50
2024 Non-shift worker 9 91 550
2022 Shift worker 3 97 45
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 405
2019 Shift worker 9 91 65
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 485

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 Shift worker 42 58 50
2024 Non-shift worker 31 69 550
2022 Shift worker 47 53 45
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 405
2020 Shift worker 34 66 55
2020 Non-shift worker 28 72 435
2019 Shift worker 34 66 65
2019 Non-shift worker 28 72 485

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 515
2022 Shift worker 19 81 45
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 380
2020 Shift worker 11 89 55
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 410

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 26 74 45
2024 Non-shift worker 16 84 515
2022 Shift worker 12 88 45
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 380
2020 Shift worker 25 75 55
2020 Non-shift worker 25 75 410

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 8 92 515
2022 Shift worker 15 85 45
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 380
2020 Shift worker 12 88 55
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 410

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 515
2022 Shift worker 4 96 45
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 380
2020 Shift worker 12 88 55
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 410

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 14 86 45
2024 Non-shift worker 11 89 515
2022 Shift worker 11 89 45
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 380
2020 Shift worker 16 84 55
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 410

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 11 89 515
2022 Shift worker 14 86 45
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 380
2020 Shift worker 11 89 55
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 410

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 12 88 515
2022 Shift worker 5 95 45
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 380

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 32 68 45
2024 Non-shift worker 14 86 515
2022 Shift worker 27 73 45
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 380
2020 Shift worker 22 78 55
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 410

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 25 75 45
2024 Non-shift worker 14 86 515
2022 Shift worker 7 93 45
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 380
2020 Shift worker 18 82 55
2020 Non-shift worker 17 83 410

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 30 70 45
2024 Non-shift worker 32 68 515
2022 Shift worker 13 87 45
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 380
2020 Shift worker 29 71 55
2020 Non-shift worker 30 70 410

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 18 82 45
2024 Non-shift worker 8 92 515
2022 Shift worker 4 96 45
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 380

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 Shift worker 51 49 45
2024 Non-shift worker 43 57 515
2022 Shift worker 31 69 45
2022 Non-shift worker 44 56 380
2020 Shift worker 36 64 55
2020 Non-shift worker 48 52 410

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
2024 Shift worker 0 100 45
2024 Non-shift worker 2 98 515
2022 Shift worker 0 100 45
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 380
2020 Shift worker 0 100 55
2020 Non-shift worker 2 98 410

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 Shift worker 48 52 45
2024 Non-shift worker 58 42 515
2022 Shift worker 31 69 45
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 380
2020 Shift worker 39 61 55
2020 Non-shift worker 53 47 410

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 515

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 13 87 45
2024 Non-shift worker 12 88 515
2022 Shift worker 14 86 45
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 380
2020 Shift worker 11 89 55
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 410

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 Shift worker 24 13 11 2 3 35 13 69 10 755
2024 Non-shift worker 13 12 13 5 6 37 13 51 22 5390
2022 Shift worker 26 14 12 3 2 31 13 70 8 645
2022 Non-shift worker 15 14 13 4 4 38 12 58 17 4610
2020 Shift worker 36 13 14 3 2 22 10 72 8 740
2020 Non-shift worker 20 16 17 5 4 31 8 58 15 4815
2019 Shift worker 30 14 16 3 3 21 12 67 9 790
2019 Non-shift worker 18 15 19 6 5 28 8 52 18 4575

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 Shift worker 40 25 11 3 2 15 3 80 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 27 27 16 6 5 17 2 67 14 5390
2022 Shift worker 43 26 13 2 2 13 1 80 5 640
2022 Non-shift worker 32 28 13 5 4 15 2 74 10 4615
2020 Shift worker 53 20 11 4 1 10 2 82 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 35 28 16 5 3 12 1 73 9 4820
2019 Shift worker 47 21 12 3 3 12 1 79 7 790
2019 Non-shift worker 34 27 17 6 4 12 1 70 11 4570

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 Shift worker 7 93 755
2024 Non-shift worker 10 90 5390
2022 Shift worker 4 96 645
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 4615
2020 Shift worker 6 94 740
2020 Non-shift worker 7 93 4815
2019 Shift worker 7 93 790
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 4560

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 34 66 55
2024 Non-shift worker 30 70 525
2022 Shift worker 30 70 35
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 370
2020 Shift worker 30 70 45
2020 Non-shift worker 37 63 355
2019 Shift worker 37 63 55
2019 Non-shift worker 36 64 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 74 26 55
2024 Non-shift worker 77 23 525
2022 Shift worker 83 17 35
2022 Non-shift worker 75 25 370
2020 Shift worker 67 33 45
2020 Non-shift worker 77 23 355
2019 Shift worker 73 27 55
2019 Non-shift worker 77 23 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 525
2022 Shift worker 5 95 35
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 0 100 55
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 370
2020 Shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 355

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 7 93 55
2024 Non-shift worker 5 95 525
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 6 94 525
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 370
2019 Shift worker 11 89 55
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 28 72 55
2024 Non-shift worker 13 87 525
2022 Shift worker 6 94 35
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 370
2020 Shift worker 11 89 45
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 355

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 51 49 50
2024 Non-shift worker 37 63 520
2022 Shift worker 40 60 35
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 370
2020 Shift worker 50 50 45
2020 Non-shift worker 39 61 355
2019 Shift worker 48 52 55
2019 Non-shift worker 27 73 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 28 72 50
2024 Non-shift worker 29 71 520
2022 Shift worker 31 69 35
2022 Non-shift worker 21 79 370
2020 Shift worker 22 78 45
2020 Non-shift worker 26 74 355
2019 Shift worker 31 69 55
2019 Non-shift worker 26 74 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 32 68 50
2024 Non-shift worker 19 81 520
2022 Shift worker 30 70 35
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 370
2020 Shift worker 24 76 45
2020 Non-shift worker 20 80 355
2019 Shift worker 19 81 55
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 10 90 50
2024 Non-shift worker 8 92 520
2022 Shift worker 11 89 35
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 26 74 50
2024 Non-shift worker 27 73 520
2022 Shift worker 13 87 35
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 370
2020 Shift worker 11 89 45
2020 Non-shift worker 27 73 355
2019 Shift worker 25 75 55
2019 Non-shift worker 29 71 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 27 73 50
2024 Non-shift worker 27 73 520
2022 Shift worker 20 80 35
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 370
2020 Shift worker 11 89 45
2020 Non-shift worker 22 78 355
2019 Shift worker 21 79 55
2019 Non-shift worker 22 78 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 89 50
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 520
2022 Shift worker 9 91 35
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 370
2020 Shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 3 97 355
2019 Shift worker 9 91 55
2019 Non-shift worker 4 96 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 520
2022 Shift worker 3 97 35
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 9 91 50
2024 Non-shift worker 8 92 520
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 370
2020 Shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 355

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 89 50
2024 Non-shift worker 18 82 520
2022 Shift worker 17 83 35
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 370
2020 Shift worker 15 85 45
2020 Non-shift worker 21 79 355

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 0 100 50
2024 Non-shift worker 2 98 520
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 22 78 50
2024 Non-shift worker 25 75 520
2022 Shift worker 9 91 35
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 370
2019 Shift worker 10 90 55
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 325

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 0 100 50
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 370
2020 Shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 355

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 28 72 55
2024 Non-shift worker 29 71 530
2022 Shift worker 32 68 35
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 370
2020 Shift worker 28 72 45
2020 Non-shift worker 25 75 355
2019 Shift worker 16 84 55
2019 Non-shift worker 31 69 320

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 8 92 55
2024 Non-shift worker 11 89 530
2022 Shift worker 12 88 35
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 5 95 530
2022 Shift worker 0 100 35
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 370
2019 Shift worker 0 100 55
2019 Non-shift worker 4 96 320

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 13 87 55
2024 Non-shift worker 14 86 530
2022 Shift worker 13 87 35
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 370

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 5 95 530
2022 Shift worker 3 97 35
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 370
2020 Shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 355

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 5 95 530
2022 Shift worker 3 97 35
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 370
2020 Shift worker 0 100 45
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 355

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 89 55
2024 Non-shift worker 8 92 530
2022 Shift worker 8 92 35
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 370

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 15 85 55
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 530
2022 Shift worker 6 94 35
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 370
2019 Shift worker 9 91 55
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 320

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 49 51 55
2024 Non-shift worker 54 46 530
2022 Shift worker 50 50 35
2022 Non-shift worker 52 48 370
2020 Shift worker 52 48 45
2020 Non-shift worker 52 48 355
2019 Shift worker 65 35 55
2019 Non-shift worker 48 52 320

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 11 89 50
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 500
2022 Shift worker 8 92 30
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 350

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 15 85 50
2024 Non-shift worker 13 87 500
2022 Shift worker 13 87 30
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 350
2020 Shift worker 20 80 45
2020 Non-shift worker 18 82 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 2 98 500
2022 Shift worker 7 93 30
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 350

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 2 98 500
2022 Shift worker 6 94 30
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 350

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 500
2022 Shift worker 4 96 30
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 350

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 6 94 500
2022 Shift worker 6 94 30
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 350
2020 Shift worker 11 89 45
2020 Non-shift worker 4 96 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 7 93 500
2022 Shift worker 5 95 30
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 350

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 19 81 50
2024 Non-shift worker 14 86 500
2022 Shift worker 9 91 30
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 350
2020 Shift worker 20 80 45
2020 Non-shift worker 17 83 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 16 84 50
2024 Non-shift worker 11 89 500
2022 Shift worker 12 88 30
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 350
2020 Shift worker 15 85 45
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 335

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 20 80 50
2024 Non-shift worker 29 71 500
2022 Shift worker 13 87 30
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 350
2020 Shift worker 20 80 45
2020 Non-shift worker 28 72 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 6 94 500
2022 Shift worker 7 93 30
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 350

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 47 53 50
2024 Non-shift worker 46 54 500
2022 Shift worker 42 58 30
2022 Non-shift worker 47 53 350
2020 Shift worker 31 69 45
2020 Non-shift worker 46 54 335

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 Shift worker 3 97 30
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 350

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 57 43 50
2024 Non-shift worker 66 34 500
2022 Shift worker 47 53 30
2022 Non-shift worker 62 38 350
2020 Shift worker 54 46 45
2020 Non-shift worker 61 39 335

Question 69o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Non-shift worker 4 96 500

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 18 82 50
2024 Non-shift worker 15 85 500
2022 Shift worker 9 91 30
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 350
2020 Shift worker 13 87 45
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 335

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 Shift worker 26 14 15 2 3 30 9 67 8 755
2024 Non-shift worker 15 14 18 5 5 36 8 52 17 5390
2022 Shift worker 30 17 15 3 2 26 7 71 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 18 16 15 4 3 37 8 60 13 4620
2020 Shift worker 37 16 14 2 2 22 6 74 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 21 16 17 3 3 33 6 61 11 4810
2019 Shift worker 33 13 16 2 3 22 12 68 8 785
2019 Non-shift worker 21 14 20 3 3 30 8 57 11 4565

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 Shift worker 40 26 13 3 2 12 3 78 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 27 30 16 5 5 15 2 68 12 5390
2022 Shift worker 44 28 12 2 1 10 2 82 4 645
2022 Non-shift worker 34 30 13 4 3 13 2 76 9 4620
2020 Shift worker 52 22 12 3 2 8 1 82 5 740
2020 Non-shift worker 37 30 16 4 3 10 1 75 8 4820
2019 Shift worker 48 21 12 3 3 11 1 79 7 790
2019 Non-shift worker 37 25 17 4 3 13 2 72 7 4560

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 Shift worker 18 82 755
2024 Non-shift worker 19 81 5395
2022 Shift worker 11 89 645
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 4620
2020 Shift worker 13 87 735
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 4800
2019 Shift worker 14 86 785
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 4565

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 Shift worker 44 56 155
2024 Non-shift worker 59 41 1085
2022 Shift worker 36 64 75
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 545
2020 Shift worker 39 61 95
2020 Non-shift worker 46 54 585

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 73 27 155
2024 Non-shift worker 69 31 1085
2022 Shift worker 64 36 75
2022 Non-shift worker 69 31 545
2020 Shift worker 68 32 95
2020 Non-shift worker 77 23 580
2019 Shift worker 79 21 105
2019 Non-shift worker 80 20 720

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 Shift worker 40 33 13 6 5 1 1 75 11 115
2024 Non-shift worker 40 34 9 10 5 2 1 76 15 760
2022 Shift worker 47 40 2 10 2 0 0 87 11 50
2022 Non-shift worker 41 37 9 9 3 1 0 79 12 380
2020 Shift worker 58 32 6 0 2 2 0 92 2 65
2020 Non-shift worker 46 35 9 8 2 1 1 81 10 445
2019 Shift worker 60 25 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 85
2019 Non-shift worker 47 35 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 570

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 Shift worker 43 32 9 5 3 4 4 82 8 755
2024 Non-shift worker 43 31 8 7 5 3 3 78 13 5395
2022 Shift worker 46 30 9 4 2 4 4 83 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 46 31 8 5 3 4 4 83 8 4615
2020 Shift worker 49 29 9 4 3 3 3 83 7 740
2020 Non-shift worker 49 31 9 4 2 2 3 84 6 4815
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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 Shift worker 51 28 9 5 4 2 1 81 10 755
2024 Non-shift worker 52 29 6 6 5 1 1 82 11 5395
2022 Shift worker 53 25 11 5 4 2 1 80 10 645
2022 Non-shift worker 54 28 6 5 4 1 1 84 9 4620
2020 Shift worker 52 27 8 6 4 1 1 81 11 740
2020 Non-shift worker 50 30 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 4800

A psychologically healthy workplace

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 Shift worker 8 7 14 7 31 8 25 58 22 755
2024 Non-shift worker 5 8 15 8 33 6 25 59 19 5385
2022 Shift worker 6 8 13 6 34 8 26 61 20 645
2022 Non-shift worker 5 7 13 8 36 7 26 64 17 4615

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 Shift worker 31 33 16 9 6 4 1 67 16 755
2024 Non-shift worker 23 38 16 11 9 3 0 62 21 5395
2022 Shift worker 32 34 17 9 4 4 1 70 13 645
2022 Non-shift worker 28 38 14 9 6 4 0 70 15 4615
2020 Shift worker 42 36 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 740
2020 Non-shift worker 38 41 12 5 2 1 0 80 8 4825
2019 Shift worker 28 32 20 8 5 6 1 64 14 785
2019 Non-shift worker 27 40 17 9 4 3 0 69 14 4555

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 15 28 33 18 6 755
2024 Non-shift worker 9 23 35 23 10 5395
2022 Shift worker 16 30 31 17 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 11 26 35 21 6 4620

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 Shift worker 49 27 10 4 3 4 3 82 7 755
2024 Non-shift worker 52 27 10 4 3 3 1 82 8 5395
2022 Shift worker 53 22 13 3 3 6 2 80 6 645
2022 Non-shift worker 54 25 10 3 2 4 1 84 5 4620
2020 Shift worker 52 22 12 4 3 4 3 80 7 735
2020 Non-shift worker 47 28 13 4 3 3 1 79 8 4805

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 Shift worker 44 23 12 9 6 4 1 71 16 755
2024 Non-shift worker 45 26 8 10 9 2 1 73 19 5390
2022 Shift worker 47 23 12 8 6 2 1 72 15 645
2022 Non-shift worker 47 25 9 9 7 2 1 74 17 4620
2020 Shift worker 44 24 13 10 6 1 1 70 17 740
2020 Non-shift worker 37 29 12 12 8 1 1 68 20 4810

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 Shift worker 29 37 16 8 7 2 1 68 15 755
2024 Non-shift worker 22 36 15 13 11 2 0 59 25 5390
2022 Shift worker 33 36 15 8 4 1 2 72 13 640
2022 Non-shift worker 31 38 13 10 6 2 1 70 16 4620
2020 Shift worker 43 28 16 7 3 2 1 73 10 740
2020 Non-shift worker 34 33 17 9 5 1 0 69 14 4815
2019 Shift worker 31 30 19 10 6 4 0 64 16 790
2019 Non-shift worker 25 36 18 12 7 2 0 63 19 4565

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 Shift worker 22 33 28 10 5 0 2 57 15 45
2024 Non-shift worker 13 49 13 17 6 1 0 64 23 1180
2022 Shift worker 28 36 20 9 6 0 0 64 16 45
2022 Non-shift worker 15 47 14 16 6 1 0 64 22 1045
2020 Shift worker 22 36 19 17 7 0 0 57 24 40
2020 Non-shift worker 18 49 13 16 3 1 0 67 19 1145
2019 Shift worker 16 33 26 12 6 2 4 52 20 50
2019 Non-shift worker 18 45 15 15 4 2 1 65 19 1000

Work-related stress

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 Shift worker 28 27 17 10 13 3 3 29 71 755
2024 Non-shift worker 29 27 18 10 13 0 2 30 70 5365
2022 Shift worker 28 23 19 10 16 1 3 640
2022 Non-shift worker 28 26 20 11 14 1 2 4590
2020 Shift worker 36 25 20 8 10 1 1 740
2020 Non-shift worker 29 29 21 11 9 0 1 4810
2019 Shift worker 24 28 20 11 16 0 0 785
2019 Non-shift worker 19 26 23 14 16 0 1 4575

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 Shift worker 34 24 21 8 8 2 2 36 64 750
2024 Non-shift worker 20 25 25 14 14 0 1 20 80 5365
2022 Shift worker 23 30 23 12 9 1 3 640
2022 Non-shift worker 19 25 25 14 14 0 1 4600
2020 Shift worker 37 28 20 8 4 0 1 740
2020 Non-shift worker 19 25 26 17 13 0 0 4820
2019 Shift worker 40 30 18 6 4 0 1 785
2019 Non-shift worker 22 26 26 16 10 0 0 4570

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 Shift worker 43 21 15 6 6 2 7 47 53 750
2024 Non-shift worker 25 25 21 13 13 1 3 26 74 5365
2022 Shift worker 40 24 13 8 6 1 8 635
2022 Non-shift worker 27 26 20 13 11 1 3 4585
2020 Shift worker 51 22 13 5 3 0 5 740
2020 Non-shift worker 26 27 23 13 10 0 1 4810
2019 Shift worker 53 23 11 4 3 1 4 785
2019 Non-shift worker 28 29 22 12 7 1 2 4550

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 Shift worker 42 21 13 7 7 4 6 47 53 755
2024 Non-shift worker 27 24 20 12 13 2 3 28 72 5375
2022 Shift worker 34 21 14 11 10 5 5 640
2022 Non-shift worker 25 22 20 15 13 2 2 4595
2020 Shift worker 44 23 16 6 6 2 3 740
2020 Non-shift worker 25 25 21 14 12 2 1 4805
2019 Shift worker 44 23 14 9 6 1 2 785
2019 Non-shift worker 24 24 23 15 11 1 1 4555

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 Shift worker 63 13 6 2 1 2 13 74 26 750
2024 Non-shift worker 51 20 10 5 4 1 9 56 44 5370
2022 Shift worker 59 17 7 3 2 1 10 640
2022 Non-shift worker 48 21 11 6 6 1 7 4600
2020 Shift worker 66 16 8 1 2 0 6 740
2020 Non-shift worker 46 23 14 8 6 0 4 4795
2019 Shift worker 69 15 6 2 1 1 6 785
2019 Non-shift worker 50 23 13 5 4 1 5 4550

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 Shift worker 40 23 16 9 9 2 2 41 59 750
2024 Non-shift worker 28 24 19 12 15 0 1 29 71 5385
2022 Shift worker 38 25 19 6 7 1 3 645
2022 Non-shift worker 34 26 18 10 11 0 1 4600
2020 Shift worker 41 24 19 8 7 0 1 740
2020 Non-shift worker 28 26 21 13 11 0 0 4815
2019 Shift worker 43 25 15 8 6 1 2 785
2019 Non-shift worker 33 28 20 10 8 0 1 4565

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 Shift worker 41 23 13 6 8 3 6 45 55 755
2024 Non-shift worker 28 28 20 11 10 1 3 29 71 5375
2022 Shift worker 45 24 13 5 4 3 5 640
2022 Non-shift worker 35 28 18 8 7 2 3 4605
2020 Shift worker 47 25 15 6 4 1 3 735
2020 Non-shift worker 34 33 20 7 4 1 2 4790
2019 Shift worker 46 27 15 5 3 1 2 785
2019 Non-shift worker 31 35 19 8 4 1 2 4555

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 Shift worker 35 26 16 9 7 2 4 38 62 755
2024 Non-shift worker 19 26 21 14 17 1 2 20 80 5385
2022 Shift worker 38 27 15 7 5 2 5 640
2022 Non-shift worker 25 27 22 13 11 1 2 4610
2020 Shift worker 47 25 17 4 4 1 3 730
2020 Non-shift worker 24 31 22 13 8 0 1 4795
2019 Shift worker 48 27 14 6 3 1 1 780
2019 Non-shift worker 25 32 23 11 6 0 1 4555

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 Shift worker 42 27 13 6 6 3 4 45 55 755
2024 Non-shift worker 29 26 18 12 12 1 2 29 71 5385
2022 Shift worker 48 23 13 6 4 2 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 35 28 17 9 8 1 2 4615
2020 Shift worker 49 25 15 6 3 1 2 735
2020 Non-shift worker 33 30 20 10 6 1 1 4795
2019 Shift worker 53 23 14 5 3 1 1 780
2019 Non-shift worker 32 32 19 9 6 1 1 4555

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 Shift worker 43 24 12 9 8 2 3 45 55 750
2024 Non-shift worker 39 25 15 8 10 1 2 40 60 5365
2022 Shift worker 49 20 13 6 6 2 3 640
2022 Non-shift worker 46 25 12 7 7 1 2 4610
2020 Shift worker 50 23 14 6 5 0 1 735
2020 Non-shift worker 44 26 15 7 6 1 1 4790
2019 Shift worker 48 21 13 8 6 1 2 780
2019 Non-shift worker 43 27 15 8 6 1 1 4545

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 Shift worker 55 19 11 5 5 2 4 59 41 755
2024 Non-shift worker 50 23 12 6 6 1 2 52 48 5385
2022 Shift worker 56 23 10 4 3 1 3 640
2022 Non-shift worker 54 25 11 4 4 0 2 4600
2020 Shift worker 38 29 18 8 6 0 1 735
2020 Non-shift worker 27 31 23 12 7 0 1 4805

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 Shift worker 41 25 15 8 7 1 3 43 57 750
2024 Non-shift worker 30 28 19 11 10 1 2 31 69 5380
2022 Shift worker 37 28 18 6 6 1 3 640
2022 Non-shift worker 31 30 20 10 7 0 1 4605
2020 Shift worker 39 28 20 8 4 0 1 735
2020 Non-shift worker 26 29 22 14 9 0 0 4800
2019 Shift worker 48 26 13 9 2 1 1 785
2019 Non-shift worker 32 31 20 9 6 0 1 4545

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 Shift worker 50 15 13 6 8 2 6 54 46 750
2024 Non-shift worker 36 18 14 10 18 1 3 37 63 5365
2022 Shift worker 61 16 7 2 5 2 7 635
2022 Non-shift worker 60 18 8 4 5 1 4 4600
2020 Shift worker 57 23 12 4 2 0 2 740
2020 Non-shift worker 45 28 16 5 4 0 1 4795
2019 Shift worker 64 20 6 4 3 1 3 775
2019 Non-shift worker 54 24 11 5 4 0 1 4540

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 Shift worker 43 28 12 5 6 2 3 46 54 755
2024 Non-shift worker 38 29 16 7 8 0 2 39 61 5370
2022 Shift worker 50 25 13 5 2 1 4 645
2022 Non-shift worker 49 31 11 4 3 0 2 4600
2020 Shift worker 41 30 18 7 3 0 1 740
2020 Non-shift worker 27 33 22 11 6 0 0 4800

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 Shift worker 63 14 8 2 2 2 8 71 29 755
2024 Non-shift worker 64 12 5 2 4 2 11 74 26 5370

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 Shift worker 59 14 8 3 4 2 8 66 34 755
2024 Non-shift worker 55 14 8 5 8 2 9 61 39 5375

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 Shift worker 71 8 5 2 4 4 6 78 22 750
2024 Non-shift worker 69 10 5 3 4 2 7 76 24 5380
2022 Shift worker 73 9 4 3 3 2 7 645
2022 Non-shift worker 75 9 4 2 3 2 5 4610
2020 Shift worker 79 8 4 3 2 1 3 740
2020 Non-shift worker 77 10 4 2 3 1 3 4810
2019 Shift worker 75 9 4 2 5 1 3 790
2019 Non-shift worker 73 11 6 3 4 1 3 4555

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 Shift worker 72 10 4 1 3 2 7 79 21 755
2024 Non-shift worker 65 19 6 3 2 1 4 68 32 5375
2022 Shift worker 74 10 5 2 1 1 6 640
2022 Non-shift worker 70 17 5 2 1 1 4 4605
2020 Shift worker 79 10 4 2 1 1 3 740
2020 Non-shift worker 71 18 6 2 1 0 2 4795
2019 Shift worker 71 16 6 2 2 1 2 780
2019 Non-shift worker 58 25 9 3 2 0 2 4540

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 Shift worker 68 10 5 4 5 2 6 74 26 750
2024 Non-shift worker 61 16 8 5 6 1 4 64 36 5380
2022 Shift worker 69 12 5 3 4 1 5 640
2022 Non-shift worker 68 14 6 4 4 1 3 4605
2020 Shift worker 74 11 5 4 3 0 3 735
2020 Non-shift worker 67 15 7 4 4 0 2 4790
2019 Shift worker 72 12 7 3 4 1 2 780
2019 Non-shift worker 61 19 9 4 5 0 2 4540

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 Shift worker 69 6 3 1 2 2 18 86 14 755
2024 Non-shift worker 60 10 4 1 1 1 23 78 22 5370
2022 Shift worker 70 5 3 2 1 1 18 645
2022 Non-shift worker 64 10 4 1 1 0 20 4595
2020 Shift worker 70 5 3 1 0 1 20 735
2020 Non-shift worker 61 11 5 1 1 0 21 4805
2019 Shift worker 70 7 2 0 1 1 18 780
2019 Non-shift worker 60 12 5 2 1 0 21 4525

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 Shift worker 73 8 3 2 2 2 9 82 18 745
2024 Non-shift worker 70 14 4 2 2 1 8 76 24 5365
2022 Shift worker 75 8 5 1 1 1 8 640
2022 Non-shift worker 73 13 4 2 1 0 7 4595
2020 Shift worker 79 8 5 1 1 0 5 745
2020 Non-shift worker 73 15 5 2 1 0 4 4810
2019 Shift worker 79 9 4 1 1 1 5 780
2019 Non-shift worker 71 15 5 2 1 0 6 4540

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 Shift worker 29 14 12 10 30 2 3 31 69 755
2024 Non-shift worker 40 18 11 8 18 1 4 42 58 5390
2022 Shift worker 48 16 15 6 8 2 4 645
2022 Non-shift worker 63 14 8 4 6 1 4 4615
2020 Shift worker 45 18 15 9 11 0 2 740
2020 Non-shift worker 66 16 8 4 4 1 2 4815
2019 Shift worker 43 16 14 11 13 1 2 785
2019 Non-shift worker 68 12 6 4 6 0 3 4555

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 Shift worker 52 21 13 4 4 2 4 56 44 755
2024 Non-shift worker 47 26 13 5 5 1 4 50 50 5390
2022 Shift worker 50 23 12 5 4 1 5 645
2022 Non-shift worker 51 24 13 5 3 1 3 4615
2020 Shift worker 50 26 14 5 3 0 1 740
2020 Non-shift worker 43 29 16 6 3 0 1 4820
2019 Shift worker 57 21 12 4 3 1 2 780
2019 Non-shift worker 52 26 12 5 2 0 2 4550

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 Shift worker 14 31 36 11 7 1 2 46 18 755
2024 Non-shift worker 9 25 39 16 10 0 0 34 26 5395
2022 Shift worker 19 30 37 10 3 0 1 50 13 645
2022 Non-shift worker 12 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 4625
2020 Shift worker 27 31 30 8 3 0 1 58 11 740
2020 Non-shift worker 13 32 35 14 5 0 0 46 20 4825
2019 Shift worker 29 33 25 8 3 0 1 64 11 785
2019 Non-shift worker 16 33 35 12 4 0 0 49 16 4575

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 Shift worker 12 14 36 24 12 1 1 37 26 755
2024 Non-shift worker 15 23 37 15 8 0 1 24 38 5390
2022 Shift worker 6 17 37 24 14 0 2 38 24 640
2022 Non-shift worker 9 18 40 21 11 0 1 33 27 4615
2020 Shift worker 9 12 34 27 18 0 1 45 21 740
2020 Non-shift worker 12 20 38 21 8 0 0 30 32 4815
2019 Shift worker 8 11 33 24 22 1 0 47 19 780
2019 Non-shift worker 9 18 39 23 11 0 0 34 28 4520
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Pay or other compensation issues

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 Shift worker 24 55 755
2024 Non-shift worker 28 56 5395
2022 Shift worker 29 45 645
2022 Non-shift worker 30 52 4620
2020 Shift worker 32 41 745
2020 Non-shift worker 33 45 4830

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 58 42 165
2024 Non-shift worker 42 58 1520
2022 Shift worker 61 39 185
2022 Non-shift worker 40 60 1400
2020 Shift worker 41 59 240
2020 Non-shift worker 31 69 1610

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 Shift worker 46 14 9 3 2 8 17 62 38 755
2024 Non-shift worker 39 16 11 7 7 4 16 49 51 5395
2022 Shift worker 42 13 9 4 5 7 21 645
2022 Non-shift worker 39 17 12 5 6 4 17 4620
2020 Shift worker 47 17 13 4 4 2 13 740
2020 Non-shift worker 39 21 15 8 7 2 9 4815
2019 Shift worker 47 18 13 7 5 1 9 785
2019 Non-shift worker 36 20 16 10 11 1 7 4545

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 12 24 16 18 20 3 9 40 42 165
2024 Non-shift worker 7 18 15 19 34 3 4 27 57 1520
2022 Shift worker 15 25 14 18 21 4 3 42 42 185
2022 Non-shift worker 9 18 14 18 35 2 5 29 57 1400
2020 Shift worker 19 23 17 16 18 1 6 44 37 240
2020 Non-shift worker 9 18 18 20 28 1 5 29 52 1605

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Shift worker 13 26 13 12 29 3 4 43 43 165
2024 Non-shift worker 6 18 14 20 39 2 2 24 62 1520
2022 Shift worker 11 19 12 16 30 4 7 34 52 185
2022 Non-shift worker 6 17 12 19 40 2 4 24 64 1400
2020 Shift worker 12 22 20 17 26 1 3 35 45 240
2020 Non-shift worker 6 14 15 23 39 1 2 20 64 1610
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