2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Resources Canada by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - BI

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 BI 53 38 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 40
2024 BI-02 57 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 BI 37 46 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 35
2022 BI-02 41 41 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 25
2020 BI 36 50 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 40
2020 BI-02 50 37 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2019 BI 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 30
2019 BI-02 26 37 16 21 0 0 0 63 21 20

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 BI 42 40 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 40
2024 BI-02 47 36 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 25
2022 BI 39 40 16 3 3 0 0 79 5 35
2022 BI-02 28 51 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 25
2020 BI 22 56 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 40
2020 BI-02 28 48 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 30
2019 BI 31 31 31 3 3 0 0 63 6 30
2019 BI-02 16 37 42 0 5 0 0 53 5 20

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 BI 45 43 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 40
2024 BI-02 46 39 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2022 BI 54 28 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 35
2022 BI-02 47 34 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 25
2020 BI 49 37 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 40
2020 BI-02 55 31 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2019 BI 63 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 30
2019 BI-02 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 20

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 BI 54 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 40
2024 BI-02 62 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 BI 33 48 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 35
2022 BI-02 38 40 14 8 0 0 0 77 8 25
2020 BI 36 52 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 40
2020 BI-02 40 50 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 BI 38 44 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 30
2019 BI-02 26 47 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 20

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 BI 48 33 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 40
2024 BI-02 55 28 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 25
2022 BI 41 37 11 8 0 3 0 80 8 35
2022 BI-02 38 40 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 25
2020 BI 43 33 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 40
2020 BI-02 40 30 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 30
2019 BI 34 31 28 3 0 3 0 68 3 30
2019 BI-02 26 32 32 5 0 5 0 61 6 20

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 BI 49 32 14 4 0 0 0 81 4 40
2024 BI-02 48 32 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 25
2022 BI 34 41 14 6 3 3 0 77 8 35
2022 BI-02 21 52 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 25
2020 BI 37 44 15 2 2 0 0 80 5 40
2020 BI-02 38 34 21 3 3 0 0 72 7 30
2019 BI 35 26 32 6 0 0 0 61 6 30
2019 BI-02 28 28 33 11 0 0 0 56 11 20

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 BI 49 27 14 2 2 5 0 81 4 40
2024 BI-02 51 28 14 0 3 4 0 83 3 25
2022 BI 26 39 9 3 8 15 0 77 12 35
2022 BI-02 20 45 14 0 12 8 0 71 13 25
2020 BI 36 33 14 10 2 5 0 73 13 40
2020 BI-02 33 30 13 13 3 7 0 68 18 30
2019 BI 31 19 28 22 0 0 0 50 22 30
2019 BI-02 26 11 37 26 0 0 0 37 26 20
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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 BI 61 30 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 40
2024 BI-02 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 BI 64 28 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 35
2022 BI-02 62 26 4 4 0 0 4 91 4 25
2020 BI 64 21 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 40
2020 BI-02 67 20 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 30
2019 BI 56 25 9 6 0 0 3 84 6 30
2019 BI-02 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 20

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 BI 56 33 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 40
2024 BI-02 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 BI 56 36 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 35
2022 BI-02 43 44 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 25
2020 BI 43 36 12 7 2 0 0 79 10 40
2020 BI-02 50 33 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 30
2019 BI 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 30
2019 BI-02 37 47 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 20

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 BI 66 18 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 40
2024 BI-02 68 19 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2022 BI 70 21 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2022 BI-02 65 21 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 25
2020 BI 62 21 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 40
2020 BI-02 63 20 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2019 BI 66 19 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 30
2019 BI-02 68 16 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20

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 BI 37 26 21 2 0 13 0 73 2 40
2024 BI-02 41 21 20 0 0 18 0 76 0 25
2022 BI 41 25 18 0 3 13 0 76 3 35
2022 BI-02 35 32 21 0 0 12 0 76 0 25
2020 BI 31 33 17 7 5 7 0 69 13 40
2020 BI-02 33 27 17 10 7 7 0 64 18 30
2019 BI 13 32 26 16 0 13 0 52 19 30
2019 BI-02 17 22 28 22 0 11 0 44 25 20

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 BI 27 32 24 7 2 8 0 64 10 40
2024 BI-02 34 29 17 10 0 11 0 70 11 25
2022 BI 35 31 21 8 3 3 0 68 11 35
2022 BI-02 30 35 22 13 0 0 0 66 13 25
2020 BI 29 38 12 12 2 7 0 72 15 40
2020 BI-02 30 33 7 17 3 10 0 70 22 30
2019 BI 10 30 23 20 7 10 0 44 30 30
2019 BI-02 17 22 28 17 11 6 0 41 29 20

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 BI 15 32 23 14 2 14 0 54 19 40
2024 BI-02 18 33 16 14 0 19 0 63 17 25
2022 BI 32 26 19 13 3 8 0 63 17 35
2022 BI-02 26 28 25 17 0 4 0 56 17 25
2020 BI 19 33 24 10 5 10 0 58 16 40
2020 BI-02 23 30 20 7 7 13 0 62 15 30
2019 BI 10 23 29 19 6 13 0 37 30 30
2019 BI-02 17 22 28 22 11 0 0 39 33 20

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 BI 22 28 20 23 2 5 0 52 27 40
2024 BI-02 30 29 17 17 0 7 0 64 18 25
2022 BI 23 30 32 5 5 6 0 56 11 35
2022 BI-02 12 37 38 4 4 5 0 52 8 25
2020 BI 21 43 24 7 2 2 0 66 10 40
2020 BI-02 20 50 20 7 0 3 0 72 7 30
2019 BI 10 26 29 19 10 6 0 38 31 30
2019 BI-02 17 22 33 17 11 0 0 39 28 20
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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 BI 33 35 25 2 5 0 0 68 7 40
2024 BI-02 32 38 24 3 3 0 0 70 6 25
2022 BI 34 40 16 5 6 0 0 73 11 35
2022 BI-02 24 50 14 8 5 0 0 74 13 25
2020 BI 37 39 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 40
2020 BI-02 38 31 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 30
2019 BI 25 38 22 6 9 0 0 63 16 30
2019 BI-02 11 47 16 11 16 0 0 58 26 20

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 BI 33 56 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 40
2024 BI-02 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 BI 49 35 5 9 3 0 0 83 11 35
2022 BI-02 41 42 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 25
2020 BI 29 56 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 40
2020 BI-02 38 52 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 30
2019 BI 34 38 9 16 3 0 0 72 19 30
2019 BI-02 21 53 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 20

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 BI 56 33 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 40
2024 BI-02 64 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2022 BI 56 39 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 35
2022 BI-02 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2020 BI 40 38 12 2 2 2 2 83 5 40
2020 BI-02 53 20 13 3 3 3 3 79 7 30
2019 BI 44 38 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 30
2019 BI-02 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 20

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 BI 54 34 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 40
2024 BI-02 65 22 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2022 BI 43 37 6 11 4 0 0 79 15 35
2022 BI-02 43 34 4 13 6 0 0 77 19 25
2020 BI 21 52 14 7 2 2 0 76 10 40
2020 BI-02 27 47 13 10 0 3 0 76 10 30
2019 BI 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 30
2019 BI-02 32 37 11 21 0 0 0 68 21 20

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 BI 68 15 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 40
2024 BI-02 76 11 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 25
2022 BI 72 14 3 8 0 3 0 89 8 35
2022 BI-02 61 18 5 12 0 5 0 83 13 25
2020 BI 46 29 12 7 2 0 2 78 10 40
2020 BI-02 55 21 10 7 3 0 3 79 11 30

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 BI 30 42 7 16 5 0 0 71 21 40
2024 BI-02 41 28 7 17 6 0 0 69 24 25
2022 BI 35 14 25 18 2 6 0 52 22 35
2022 BI-02 27 13 27 25 4 5 0 42 30 25
2020 BI 21 19 33 14 10 0 2 41 24 40
2020 BI-02 27 17 23 17 13 0 3 45 31 30
2019 BI 9 28 28 25 6 3 0 39 32 30
2019 BI-02 16 11 32 32 11 0 0 26 42 20

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 BI 51 25 3 5 3 0 13 59 41 40
2024 BI-02 51 23 4 0 4 0 18 63 37 25
2022 BI 43 30 10 3 7 3 5 35
2022 BI-02 50 31 0 5 10 4 0 25
2020 BI 64 24 5 5 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 70 20 7 3 0 0 0 30
2019 BI 50 25 16 6 0 0 3 30
2019 BI-02 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 20

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 BI 57 3 16 2 2 2 18 71 29 40
2024 BI-02 53 4 16 3 3 0 21 67 33 25

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 BI 65 5 4 0 2 3 21 85 15 40
2024 BI-02 60 4 3 0 3 4 26 86 14 25
2022 BI 81 6 3 0 2 3 5 35
2022 BI-02 89 6 0 0 0 5 0 25
2020 BI 83 0 5 5 0 5 2 40
2020 BI-02 83 0 7 7 0 0 3 30
2019 BI 59 13 6 3 3 13 3 30
2019 BI-02 53 16 11 5 5 11 0 20

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 BI 62 13 2 0 0 0 23 81 19 40
2024 BI-02 60 11 3 0 0 0 26 81 19 25

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 BI 58 21 0 0 0 0 20 73 27 40
2024 BI-02 62 15 0 0 0 0 23 81 19 25

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 BI 16 13 12 22 21 11 5 34 51 40
2024 BI-02 21 15 11 17 21 15 0 42 45 25
2022 BI 11 26 10 32 8 3 10 43 46 35
2022 BI-02 9 22 8 50 12 0 0 31 62 25
2020 BI 14 10 19 26 26 2 2 25 55 40
2020 BI-02 17 13 13 23 30 0 3 31 55 30
2019 BI 13 16 6 34 31 0 0 28 66 30
2019 BI-02 16 5 5 37 37 0 0 21 74 20

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 BI 47 35 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 40
2024 BI-02 44 43 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2022 BI 52 35 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 35
2022 BI-02 44 48 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 BI 43 40 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 40
2020 BI-02 46 39 11 0 4 0 0 86 4 30
2019 BI 42 29 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 30
2019 BI-02 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 20

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 BI 44 34 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 40
2024 BI-02 43 37 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 25
2022 BI 58 34 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 35
2022 BI-02 54 39 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 BI 46 44 2 5 2 0 0 90 7 40
2020 BI-02 52 41 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 BI 42 29 16 10 0 0 3 73 10 30
2019 BI-02 39 33 11 11 0 0 6 76 12 20

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 BI 39 41 13 2 0 0 5 84 2 40
2024 BI-02 40 40 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 25
2022 BI 34 45 13 3 0 0 5 83 3 35
2022 BI-02 29 50 13 4 0 0 4 82 4 25
2020 BI 33 38 21 2 2 0 2 73 5 40
2020 BI-02 40 30 20 3 3 0 3 72 7 30
2019 BI 22 34 22 16 0 0 6 60 17 30
2019 BI-02 16 37 26 16 0 0 5 56 17 20

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 BI 28 32 18 13 4 6 0 63 18 40
2024 BI-02 33 28 21 10 0 8 0 67 11 25
2022 BI 27 39 16 5 3 8 3 73 9 35
2022 BI-02 17 45 21 8 0 9 0 68 9 25
2020 BI 19 40 24 7 2 7 0 64 10 40
2020 BI-02 27 27 27 7 3 10 0 59 11 30
2019 BI 3 34 28 19 3 9 3 43 25 30
2019 BI-02 5 37 26 16 5 5 5 47 24 20

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 BI 43 31 11 7 3 3 2 78 11 40
2024 BI-02 50 24 8 10 0 4 3 80 11 25
2022 BI 56 24 6 3 3 3 5 88 6 35
2022 BI-02 44 34 9 5 0 5 4 85 5 25
2020 BI 57 19 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 40
2020 BI-02 60 13 23 3 0 0 0 73 3 30
2019 BI 56 22 6 6 3 3 3 83 10 30
2019 BI-02 53 16 11 5 5 5 5 76 12 20

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 BI 48 34 16 2 0 0 0 82 2 40
2024 BI-02 44 41 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 25
2022 BI 32 42 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 35
2022 BI-02 30 42 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 25
2020 BI 44 29 20 2 5 0 0 73 7 40
2020 BI-02 40 33 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 30
2019 BI 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 30
2019 BI-02 53 32 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20

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 BI 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2024 BI-02 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 BI 82 15 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 BI-02 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 BI 19 62 19 40
2024 BI-02 15 70 15 25
2022 BI 27 44 28 35
2022 BI-02 23 41 36 25
2020 BI 12 60 29 40
2020 BI-02 13 60 27 30
2019 BI 16 59 25 30
2019 BI-02 5 58 37 20
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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 BI 33 48 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 40
2024 BI-02 40 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2022 BI 47 37 7 6 2 0 0 84 9 35
2022 BI-02 41 38 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 25
2020 BI 22 49 24 2 2 0 0 71 5 40
2020 BI-02 24 45 24 3 3 0 0 69 7 30
2019 BI 23 45 10 23 0 0 0 68 23 30
2019 BI-02 21 37 11 32 0 0 0 58 32 20

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 BI 12 65 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 40
2024 BI-02 17 62 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 25
2022 BI 29 33 24 9 3 3 0 64 11 35
2022 BI-02 22 39 26 13 0 0 0 61 13 25
2020 BI 14 50 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 40
2020 BI-02 17 47 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 30
2019 BI 9 41 31 6 9 3 0 52 16 30
2019 BI-02 11 32 42 5 11 0 0 42 16 20

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 BI 0 20 37 25 12 0 6 40 21 40
2024 BI-02 0 12 42 26 13 0 8 42 13 25
2022 BI 6 14 27 28 20 0 5 51 21 35
2022 BI-02 4 18 34 28 11 0 4 41 23 25
2020 BI 7 7 43 31 12 0 0 43 14 40
2020 BI-02 7 7 43 27 17 0 0 43 13 30
2019 BI 9 13 38 31 6 0 3 39 23 30
2019 BI-02 11 16 37 26 5 0 5 33 28 20

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 BI 13 17 42 13 8 0 7 22 33 40
2024 BI-02 7 7 51 17 11 0 8 31 14 25
2022 BI 11 27 21 17 17 0 8 37 41 35
2022 BI-02 12 30 25 18 6 0 8 27 46 25
2020 BI 12 24 40 17 2 0 5 20 38 40
2020 BI-02 10 20 43 17 3 0 7 21 32 30
2019 BI 19 22 41 9 6 0 3 16 42 30
2019 BI-02 21 26 37 0 11 0 5 11 50 20

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 BI 0 7 24 34 29 0 6 67 8 40
2024 BI-02 0 6 17 35 34 0 8 74 7 25
2022 BI 0 3 38 34 20 0 5 57 3 35
2022 BI-02 0 0 47 33 16 0 4 51 0 25
2020 BI 10 5 20 51 15 0 0 66 15 40
2020 BI-02 10 3 21 52 14 0 0 66 14 30
2019 BI 3 3 31 38 22 3 0 61 6 30
2019 BI-02 5 5 37 37 16 0 0 53 11 20

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 BI 2 14 37 10 24 0 12 39 19 40
2024 BI-02 0 16 33 7 29 0 14 42 18 25
2022 BI 5 17 40 22 7 0 8 32 24 35
2022 BI-02 4 22 47 12 6 0 8 20 28 25
2020 BI 15 17 22 34 12 0 0 46 32 40
2020 BI-02 14 21 21 31 14 0 0 45 34 30
2019 BI 13 16 41 19 9 3 0 29 29 30
2019 BI-02 11 21 47 16 5 0 0 21 32 20

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 BI 2 7 23 19 34 3 13 63 10 40
2024 BI-02 0 3 25 21 29 4 18 64 4 25
2022 BI 0 18 19 23 26 6 8 57 21 35
2022 BI-02 0 12 22 29 25 4 8 61 14 25
2020 BI 10 2 17 43 24 5 0 70 13 40
2020 BI-02 7 3 17 43 23 7 0 71 11 30
2019 BI 13 16 19 25 22 0 6 50 30 30
2019 BI-02 11 16 21 26 21 0 5 50 28 20

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 BI 9 26 24 12 18 0 10 33 40 40
2024 BI-02 10 15 31 10 21 0 14 36 28 25
2022 BI 16 25 29 5 14 6 5 21 47 35
2022 BI-02 13 34 34 4 6 5 4 11 52 25
2020 BI 12 19 24 29 10 2 5 41 33 40
2020 BI-02 13 23 17 23 13 3 7 41 41 30
2019 BI 16 23 35 16 6 3 0 23 40 30
2019 BI-02 17 28 44 6 6 0 0 11 44 20

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 BI 4 7 27 30 23 0 8 58 13 40
2024 BI-02 3 6 26 32 22 0 12 60 11 25
2022 BI 0 18 30 28 15 3 5 47 20 35
2022 BI-02 0 21 42 28 5 0 4 34 21 25
2020 BI 5 12 40 33 10 0 0 43 17 40
2020 BI-02 3 13 50 23 10 0 0 33 17 30
2019 BI 3 13 38 31 13 3 0 45 16 30
2019 BI-02 5 5 47 26 11 5 0 39 11 20

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 BI 13 36 24 15 0 12 0 55 17 40
2024 BI-02 18 40 19 8 0 16 0 68 9 25
2022 BI 20 25 32 13 0 9 0 50 14 35
2022 BI-02 18 35 34 13 0 0 0 53 13 25
2020 BI 19 31 33 10 0 5 2 54 10 40
2020 BI-02 17 37 27 13 0 3 3 57 14 30
2019 BI 9 22 38 19 6 6 0 33 27 30
2019 BI-02 11 16 47 16 11 0 0 26 26 20

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 BI 53 36 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 40
2024 BI-02 55 42 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 BI 64 25 3 3 3 0 4 92 5 35
2022 BI-02 59 27 4 4 0 0 6 91 4 25
2020 BI 48 33 12 2 2 2 0 83 5 40
2020 BI-02 63 23 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 30
2019 BI 50 34 3 9 3 0 0 84 13 30
2019 BI-02 53 26 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 20

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 BI 59 31 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 40
2024 BI-02 62 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 BI 65 26 4 3 3 0 0 91 5 35
2022 BI-02 73 17 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 25
2020 BI 65 28 5 0 3 0 0 93 3 40
2020 BI-02 68 21 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 30
2019 BI 59 28 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 30
2019 BI-02 58 26 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20

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 BI 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 40
2024 BI-02 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 BI 70 18 5 7 0 0 0 89 7 35
2022 BI-02 73 17 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 25
2020 BI 60 31 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2020 BI-02 70 23 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 BI 58 29 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2019 BI-02 53 32 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20

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 BI 38 47 13 0 2 0 0 85 2 40
2024 BI-02 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2022 BI 46 31 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 35
2022 BI-02 39 32 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 25
2020 BI 38 45 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 40
2020 BI-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 30
2019 BI 28 38 28 0 0 6 0 70 0 30
2019 BI-02 26 42 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 20

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 BI 36 39 17 3 0 5 0 79 3 40
2024 BI-02 43 39 10 0 0 7 0 89 0 25
2022 BI 35 40 15 0 0 9 0 83 0 35
2022 BI-02 33 55 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2020 BI 44 37 5 5 0 7 2 89 5 40
2020 BI-02 45 31 3 7 0 10 3 88 8 30
2019 BI 38 53 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 30
2019 BI-02 26 68 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 BI 57 32 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 40
2024 BI-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 25
2022 BI 53 32 10 0 3 0 3 87 3 35
2022 BI-02 42 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2020 BI 57 31 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 40
2020 BI-02 53 30 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 30
2019 BI 44 41 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 30
2019 BI-02 32 53 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20

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 BI 52 28 8 0 4 9 0 88 4 40
2024 BI-02 57 27 4 0 0 12 0 96 0 25
2022 BI 66 22 0 7 3 3 0 91 9 35
2022 BI-02 59 27 0 10 0 4 0 89 11 25

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 BI 51 29 7 0 4 3 6 88 4 40
2024 BI-02 57 27 4 0 0 4 8 96 0 25
2022 BI 68 17 3 3 7 3 0 88 9 35
2022 BI-02 59 22 5 4 6 4 0 85 11 25

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 BI 37 25 25 2 0 9 2 70 2 40
2024 BI-02 44 28 18 0 0 10 0 80 0 25
2022 BI 30 34 15 2 3 15 0 76 6 35
2022 BI-02 29 38 20 0 0 13 0 78 0 25
2020 BI 38 36 14 5 0 5 2 79 5 40
2020 BI-02 40 27 17 7 0 7 3 74 7 30

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 BI 48 28 5 7 2 8 3 85 10 40
2024 BI-02 57 28 4 4 0 8 0 92 4 25
2022 BI 53 34 5 3 3 3 0 89 6 35
2022 BI-02 43 44 4 5 0 4 0 91 5 25
2020 BI 40 29 14 5 2 10 0 76 8 40
2020 BI-02 43 20 20 3 3 10 0 70 7 30

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 BI 2 27 11 0 0 54 7 73 0 40
2024 BI-02 3 22 12 0 0 64 0 68 0 25
2022 BI 5 19 19 11 0 43 3 45 21 35
2022 BI-02 0 25 14 13 0 44 4 48 25 25

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 BI 20 38 20 5 0 11 6 70 6 40
2024 BI-02 21 42 16 0 0 12 8 79 0 25
2022 BI 45 29 11 3 3 3 7 82 6 35
2022 BI-02 35 34 13 4 0 4 11 80 5 25
2020 BI 29 24 19 10 2 12 5 63 14 40
2020 BI-02 40 17 17 7 3 10 7 68 12 30
2019 BI 38 28 16 3 0 9 6 78 4 30
2019 BI-02 32 37 16 0 0 11 5 81 0 20

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 BI 29 40 7 18 0 6 0 73 19 40
2024 BI-02 37 39 10 10 0 4 0 79 11 25
2022 BI 14 42 17 16 8 3 0 57 25 35
2022 BI-02 4 44 22 18 8 4 0 50 27 25
2020 BI 12 39 24 5 10 7 2 57 16 40
2020 BI-02 17 31 31 7 10 3 0 50 18 30
2019 BI 22 31 19 22 6 0 0 53 28 30
2019 BI-02 26 32 32 11 0 0 0 58 11 20

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 BI 34 42 15 6 0 3 0 79 6 40
2024 BI-02 38 45 14 0 0 4 0 86 0 25
2022 BI 39 30 25 3 3 0 0 70 5 35
2022 BI-02 25 39 32 4 0 0 0 64 4 25
2020 BI 33 31 26 2 5 0 2 66 7 40
2020 BI-02 33 37 17 3 7 0 3 72 10 30
2019 BI 28 41 22 6 0 3 0 71 6 30
2019 BI-02 37 32 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 20

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 BI 23 26 14 19 4 13 0 57 27 40
2024 BI-02 32 26 11 13 0 18 0 71 16 25
2022 BI 21 17 25 13 8 15 0 45 25 35
2022 BI-02 17 21 23 17 8 13 0 44 29 25
2020 BI 19 17 26 14 10 12 2 42 28 40
2020 BI-02 23 20 27 10 13 3 3 46 25 30
2019 BI 19 23 23 19 3 13 0 48 26 30
2019 BI-02 11 22 22 22 6 17 0 40 33 20

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 BI 36 57 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 40
2024 BI-02 37 54 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 25
2022 BI 26 42 11 18 0 0 3 70 19 35
2022 BI-02 13 46 17 24 0 0 0 59 24 25
2020 BI 19 55 7 17 2 0 0 74 19 40
2020 BI-02 17 60 7 13 3 0 0 77 17 30

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 BI 57 36 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 40
2024 BI-02 54 43 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 25
2022 BI 53 28 12 2 3 0 3 83 5 35
2022 BI-02 54 34 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2020 BI 19 50 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 40
2020 BI-02 17 50 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 30
2019 BI 53 38 0 3 6 0 0 91 9 30
2019 BI-02 47 42 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 20

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 BI 59 33 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2024 BI-02 69 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 BI 55 30 8 3 4 0 0 86 7 35
2022 BI-02 47 35 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 25
2020 BI 55 31 10 2 0 0 2 88 2 40
2020 BI-02 57 30 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2019 BI 68 23 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 BI-02 67 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20

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 BI 67 16 12 2 3 0 0 83 5 40
2024 BI-02 69 18 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 25

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 BI 68 20 7 3 3 0 0 87 5 40
2024 BI-02 69 24 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 25

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 BI 96 2 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 40
2024 BI-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 BI 84 8 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2022 BI-02 79 8 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 25
2019 BI 78 6 0 0 3 0 13 96 4 30
2019 BI-02 74 5 0 0 5 0 16 94 6 20

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 BI 43 28 14 2 0 10 3 82 2 40
2024 BI-02 46 33 7 0 0 14 0 92 0 25
2022 BI 42 23 10 3 0 22 0 83 4 35
2022 BI-02 35 27 12 5 0 21 0 78 6 25
2020 BI 45 21 19 7 0 7 0 72 8 40
2020 BI-02 50 20 17 7 0 7 0 75 7 30
2019 BI 38 25 9 16 0 9 3 71 18 30
2019 BI-02 42 21 5 16 0 11 5 75 19 20

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 BI-02 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 BI 13 20 5 0 5 55 3 77 12 35
2020 BI 19 19 12 7 2 31 10 64 16 40
2020 BI-02 23 17 13 7 3 27 10 63 16 30
2019 BI 19 6 16 13 0 38 9 47 24 30
2019 BI-02 21 11 21 5 0 32 11 55 9 20

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 BI 34 36 18 5 2 5 0 73 8 40
2024 BI-02 40 39 10 3 0 7 0 85 4 25
2022 BI 37 41 10 0 5 7 0 84 6 35
2022 BI-02 34 44 8 0 4 10 0 86 4 25
2020 BI 31 43 14 5 0 7 0 79 5 40
2020 BI-02 37 37 10 7 0 10 0 81 7 30
2019 BI 28 44 19 6 0 3 0 74 6 30
2019 BI-02 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 20

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 BI-02 0 100 25
2022 BI 0 100 35
2022 BI-02 0 100 25

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
2022 BI 16 16 4 0 3 57 3 82 7 35
2020 BI 24 14 14 5 2 36 5 64 12 40
2020 BI-02 27 13 13 3 3 33 7 67 11 30
2019 BI 22 9 16 3 0 44 6 63 6 30
2019 BI-02 21 16 21 5 0 32 5 58 8 20

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 BI 26 49 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 40
2024 BI-02 33 50 7 3 0 7 0 89 4 25
2022 BI 32 43 10 0 3 12 0 86 3 35
2022 BI-02 26 51 4 0 4 14 0 91 5 25
2020 BI 33 36 17 5 0 7 2 76 5 40
2020 BI-02 33 37 13 7 0 7 3 78 7 30
2019 BI 34 41 16 3 0 6 0 80 3 30
2019 BI-02 37 37 16 5 0 5 0 78 6 20

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 BI 13 87 40
2024 BI-02 12 88 25
2022 BI 2 98 35
2022 BI-02 4 96 25
2020 BI 7 93 40
2020 BI-02 3 97 30
2019 BI 6 94 30
2019 BI-02 5 95 20

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 BI 51 32 8 8 0 2 0 84 8 40
2024 BI-02 62 24 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 25
2022 BI 40 43 8 3 0 3 3 89 3 35
2022 BI-02 41 41 9 0 0 4 5 90 0 25
2020 BI 48 33 10 2 2 2 2 85 5 40
2020 BI-02 53 30 3 3 3 3 3 89 7 30
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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 BI 57 32 5 7 0 0 0 89 7 40
2024 BI-02 66 31 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 BI 58 26 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 35
2022 BI-02 60 26 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 25
2020 BI 52 31 7 5 2 2 0 85 7 40
2020 BI-02 60 27 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30

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 BI 0 2 10 3 41 3 42 79 3 40
2024 BI-02 0 0 11 0 50 4 35 82 0 25
2022 BI 0 2 10 8 45 0 35 82 3 35
2022 BI-02 0 0 11 13 42 0 34 84 0 25

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 BI 35 38 24 0 3 0 0 73 3 40
2024 BI-02 37 49 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2022 BI 26 45 6 11 4 8 0 77 16 35
2022 BI-02 24 43 9 13 6 4 0 71 20 25
2020 BI 36 45 12 2 0 5 0 85 3 40
2020 BI-02 33 43 13 3 0 7 0 82 4 30
2019 BI 31 53 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2019 BI-02 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 BI 14 32 36 15 3 40
2024 BI-02 11 37 33 14 4 25
2022 BI 6 26 35 26 7 35
2022 BI-02 0 26 37 26 11 25

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 BI 58 35 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2024 BI-02 61 36 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 25
2022 BI 57 30 5 3 0 6 0 92 3 35
2022 BI-02 56 27 4 4 0 9 0 91 5 25
2020 BI 55 29 10 2 0 2 2 88 3 40
2020 BI-02 57 30 3 3 0 3 3 93 4 30

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 BI 46 31 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 40
2024 BI-02 51 35 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 25
2022 BI 41 33 18 3 6 0 0 74 8 35
2022 BI-02 41 32 14 4 9 0 0 73 13 25
2020 BI 31 43 10 10 2 2 2 78 13 40
2020 BI-02 37 40 7 10 3 0 3 79 14 30

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 BI 27 55 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 40
2024 BI-02 32 58 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2022 BI 31 45 12 6 7 0 0 76 12 35
2022 BI-02 25 47 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 25
2020 BI 31 55 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 40
2020 BI-02 30 53 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2019 BI 31 38 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 30
2019 BI-02 21 37 32 11 0 0 0 58 11 20

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 BI 22 25 37 12 4 0 0 22 78 40
2024 BI-02 25 22 36 14 3 0 0 25 75 25
2022 BI 27 31 24 10 8 0 0 35
2022 BI-02 23 36 29 12 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 19 29 26 21 5 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 23 27 27 20 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 16 34 22 3 25 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 16 32 21 5 26 0 0 20

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 BI 29 37 26 5 2 0 0 29 71 40
2024 BI-02 37 38 14 7 3 0 0 37 63 25
2022 BI 25 19 37 14 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 22 11 45 17 5 0 0 25
2020 BI 26 29 29 12 5 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 30 23 27 13 7 0 0 30
2019 BI 25 41 25 6 3 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 16 47 37 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 59 27 10 2 0 0 2 60 40 40
2024 BI-02 64 25 8 3 0 0 0 64 36 25
2022 BI 37 37 17 3 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 27 47 22 0 5 0 0 25
2020 BI 44 32 12 10 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 48 24 17 7 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 38 34 25 0 3 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 37 37 21 0 5 0 0 20

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 BI 27 30 35 5 2 0 0 27 73 40
2024 BI-02 38 24 34 4 0 0 0 38 62 25
2022 BI 18 41 24 8 6 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 11 45 26 9 9 0 0 25
2020 BI 31 29 14 17 5 0 5 40
2020 BI-02 30 30 17 13 7 0 3 30
2019 BI 25 41 19 9 6 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 26 37 21 16 0 0 0 20

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 BI 52 27 8 5 0 0 7 57 43 40
2024 BI-02 56 26 7 4 0 0 8 60 40 25
2022 BI 45 29 20 0 0 0 5 35
2022 BI-02 42 26 27 0 0 0 4 25
2020 BI 45 31 12 5 2 0 5 40
2020 BI-02 50 20 17 3 3 0 7 30
2019 BI 63 19 19 0 0 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 33 41 19 5 2 0 0 33 67 40
2024 BI-02 38 40 18 4 0 0 0 38 62 25
2022 BI 35 26 12 17 7 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 38 30 14 12 6 0 0 25
2020 BI 31 33 21 7 7 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 30 30 27 10 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 44 25 28 3 0 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 37 37 21 5 0 0 0 20

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 BI 46 39 12 0 2 0 0 46 54 40
2024 BI-02 44 46 10 0 0 0 0 44 56 25
2022 BI 45 41 6 5 0 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 36 55 5 4 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 34 24 34 5 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 33 23 33 7 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 41 31 6 19 3 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 26 37 11 21 5 0 0 20

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 BI 39 42 10 2 5 0 2 40 60 40
2024 BI-02 43 43 10 0 4 0 0 43 57 25
2022 BI 42 29 14 9 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 31 37 18 10 4 0 0 25
2020 BI 37 34 20 7 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 43 27 20 7 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 38 28 13 16 6 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 32 37 11 16 5 0 0 20

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 BI 49 34 10 5 2 0 0 49 51 40
2024 BI-02 51 39 7 4 0 0 0 51 49 25
2022 BI 48 26 14 8 0 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 41 33 18 8 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 37 44 12 5 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 37 47 10 3 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 41 31 19 9 0 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 42 26 21 11 0 0 0 20

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 BI 53 28 14 4 0 0 0 53 47 40
2024 BI-02 58 22 17 3 0 0 0 58 42 25
2022 BI 57 30 8 0 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 56 35 5 0 4 0 0 25
2020 BI 56 18 18 8 0 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 55 17 17 10 0 0 0 30
2019 BI 44 28 9 9 9 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 37 26 5 16 16 0 0 20

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 BI 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 56 44 40
2024 BI-02 56 33 11 0 0 0 0 56 44 25
2022 BI 40 29 18 6 4 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 26 38 20 9 6 0 0 20
2020 BI 20 39 32 7 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 23 33 33 10 0 0 0 30

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 BI 38 38 19 3 2 0 0 38 62 40
2024 BI-02 45 36 15 4 0 0 0 45 55 25
2022 BI 30 36 22 6 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 27 33 26 10 4 0 0 25
2020 BI 32 37 20 10 0 0 2 40
2020 BI-02 30 37 23 7 0 0 3 30
2019 BI 44 28 28 0 0 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 53 32 16 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 74 15 7 0 2 0 2 76 24 40
2024 BI-02 72 18 6 0 3 0 0 72 28 25
2022 BI 66 18 9 0 4 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 60 25 9 0 6 0 0 25
2020 BI 36 45 17 0 0 0 2 40
2020 BI-02 43 37 17 0 0 0 3 30
2019 BI 66 25 9 0 0 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 45 35 20 0 0 0 0 45 55 40
2024 BI-02 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 48 52 25
2022 BI 34 31 15 14 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 26 44 17 13 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 19 33 24 14 10 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 20 33 27 10 10 0 0 30

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 BI 73 14 4 0 0 0 9 80 20 40
2024 BI-02 73 17 3 0 0 0 8 78 22 25

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 BI 73 17 0 0 0 0 9 81 19 40
2024 BI-02 77 16 0 0 0 0 8 83 17 25

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 BI 90 6 2 0 0 0 2 92 8 40
2024 BI-02 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 97 3 25
2022 BI 88 6 0 0 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 82 14 4 0 0 0 0 30
2019 BI 75 19 3 0 3 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 79 16 5 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 73 20 5 2 0 0 0 73 27 40
2024 BI-02 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 72 28 25
2022 BI 71 20 7 0 0 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 77 13 10 0 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 76 17 7 0 0 0 0 30
2019 BI 69 25 3 0 3 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 74 13 8 2 2 0 0 74 26 40
2024 BI-02 79 13 7 0 0 0 0 79 21 25
2022 BI 73 10 6 5 3 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 79 12 0 8 0 0 0 25
2020 BI 74 12 12 0 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 73 7 17 0 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 50 22 16 6 3 3 0 30
2019 BI-02 47 26 21 5 0 0 0 20

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 BI 75 10 0 0 0 0 15 89 11 40
2024 BI-02 77 8 0 0 0 0 15 91 9 25
2022 BI 76 8 0 0 0 0 15 35
2022 BI-02 72 9 0 0 0 0 19 25
2020 BI 71 12 2 0 0 0 14 40
2020 BI-02 80 7 3 0 0 0 10 30
2019 BI 75 6 3 0 0 0 16 30
2019 BI-02 84 5 0 0 0 0 11 20

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 BI 83 15 0 0 0 0 2 85 15 40
2024 BI-02 82 15 0 0 0 0 3 85 15 25
2022 BI 81 11 0 0 0 0 8 35
2022 BI-02 79 13 0 0 0 0 8 25
2020 BI 86 5 7 2 0 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 87 7 7 0 0 0 0 30
2019 BI 84 6 6 0 0 0 3 30
2019 BI-02 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 20

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 BI 59 14 6 11 10 0 0 59 41 40
2024 BI-02 67 7 0 15 11 0 0 67 33 25
2022 BI 70 8 3 7 9 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 74 9 0 4 14 0 0 25
2020 BI 62 14 12 5 7 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 67 13 10 7 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 47 19 13 3 16 0 3 30
2019 BI-02 42 26 21 0 11 0 0 20

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 BI 39 39 23 0 0 0 0 39 61 40
2024 BI-02 40 32 28 0 0 0 0 40 60 25
2022 BI 29 31 19 5 13 0 3 35
2022 BI-02 25 39 22 4 10 0 0 25
2020 BI 38 38 19 2 2 0 0 40
2020 BI-02 37 40 20 0 3 0 0 30
2019 BI 50 25 19 6 0 0 0 30
2019 BI-02 58 21 16 5 0 0 0 20

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 BI 5 51 36 8 0 0 0 56 8 40
2024 BI-02 3 55 31 11 0 0 0 58 11 25
2022 BI 7 47 36 10 0 0 0 54 10 35
2022 BI-02 0 38 46 16 0 0 0 38 16 25
2020 BI 10 50 36 2 2 0 0 60 5 40
2020 BI-02 10 47 37 3 3 0 0 57 7 30
2019 BI 19 34 34 13 0 0 0 53 13 30
2019 BI-02 5 42 42 11 0 0 0 47 11 20

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 BI 5 9 42 41 2 0 0 43 14 40
2024 BI-02 7 6 36 50 0 0 0 50 14 25
2022 BI 3 10 40 34 10 0 3 46 14 35
2022 BI-02 5 15 46 22 12 0 0 34 20 25
2020 BI 5 17 40 33 5 0 0 38 21 40
2020 BI-02 3 20 47 27 3 0 0 30 23 30
2019 BI 0 13 48 29 10 0 0 39 13 30
2019 BI-02 0 16 58 16 11 0 0 26 16 20
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Compensation

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 BI 44 31 40
2024 BI-02 38 30 25
2022 BI 15 53 35
2022 BI-02 14 51 25
2020 BI 38 38 40
2020 BI-02 30 43 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 BI 40 60 15
2024 BI-02 39 61 10
2020 BI 31 69 15

Question 93. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 BI 34 13 15 3 2 8 25 50 50 40
2024 BI-02 32 14 10 4 0 11 29 53 47 25
2022 BI 40 13 21 0 3 0 24 35
2022 BI-02 38 12 23 0 0 0 26 25
2020 BI 38 24 12 10 5 0 12 40
2020 BI-02 40 20 7 13 3 0 17 30
2019 BI 53 17 13 3 3 0 10 30
2019 BI-02 56 11 11 6 6 0 11 20

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 BI 6 19 6 16 42 0 11 28 65 15
2024 BI-02 9 20 10 16 27 0 18 36 52 10
2020 BI 13 13 19 31 25 0 0 25 56 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 BI 6 4 23 34 33 0 0 10 67 15
2024 BI-02 9 0 17 46 27 0 0 9 74 10
2020 BI 6 19 13 25 38 0 0 25 63 15
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