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 - CS

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
2022 CS 31 51 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 15
2020 CS 36 41 13 7 4 0 0 76 10 105
2020 CS-02 41 43 9 2 5 0 0 84 7 45
2020 CS-03 27 46 14 11 3 0 0 73 14 35
2019 CS 29 40 9 11 10 0 0 69 22 95
2019 CS-01 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2019 CS-02 29 45 5 12 10 0 0 74 21 40
2019 CS-03 32 38 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 35

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
2022 CS 31 35 16 12 6 0 0 66 18 15
2020 CS 28 44 10 8 8 0 0 73 17 105
2020 CS-02 34 50 2 5 9 0 0 84 14 45
2020 CS-03 24 38 19 11 8 0 0 62 19 35
2019 CS 28 32 11 18 11 0 0 60 29 95
2019 CS-02 26 33 12 21 7 0 0 60 29 40
2019 CS-03 29 29 12 12 18 0 0 59 29 35

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
2022 CS 75 13 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2020 CS 48 35 8 8 2 0 0 83 10 105
2020 CS-02 44 42 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 45
2020 CS-03 49 35 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 35
2019 CS 41 40 6 5 8 0 0 81 13 100
2019 CS-01 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 CS-02 45 38 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 40
2019 CS-03 41 41 3 6 9 0 0 82 15 35

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
2022 CS 53 30 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2020 CS 41 37 12 8 3 0 0 77 10 105
2020 CS-02 43 43 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 45
2020 CS-03 35 30 16 14 5 0 0 65 19 35
2019 CS 37 39 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 100
2019 CS-01 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 CS-02 43 36 12 10 0 0 0 79 10 40
2019 CS-03 32 41 6 9 12 0 0 74 21 35

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
2022 CS 43 40 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2020 CS 31 34 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 105
2020 CS-01 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 CS-02 34 45 14 5 2 0 0 80 7 45
2020 CS-03 24 24 19 24 8 0 0 49 32 35
2019 CS 29 28 21 11 10 1 0 57 22 100
2019 CS-01 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 CS-02 31 31 21 7 7 2 0 63 15 40
2019 CS-03 24 26 18 18 15 0 0 50 32 35

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
2022 CS 31 52 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2020 CS 31 35 17 14 3 0 0 65 17 105
2020 CS-02 37 44 9 7 2 0 0 81 9 45
2020 CS-03 19 31 25 19 6 0 0 50 25 35
2019 CS 29 30 19 14 8 0 0 58 22 100
2019 CS-01 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 CS-02 33 31 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 40
2019 CS-03 26 29 15 18 12 0 0 56 29 35

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
2022 CS 11 56 16 6 12 0 0 67 18 15
2020 CS 32 28 18 13 7 1 1 62 20 105
2020 CS-02 45 36 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 45
2020 CS-03 14 27 27 24 5 0 3 42 31 35
2019 CS 28 22 20 18 9 2 0 51 28 100
2019 CS-01 40 10 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2019 CS-02 38 21 21 12 7 0 0 60 19 40
2019 CS-03 15 26 24 24 9 3 0 42 33 35
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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
2022 CS 49 16 7 6 6 7 10 77 15 15
2020 CS 49 27 10 4 6 2 2 79 10 105
2020 CS-02 45 20 18 5 5 5 2 71 10 45
2020 CS-03 51 32 3 5 8 0 0 84 14 35
2019 CS 37 36 19 1 7 0 0 72 8 100
2019 CS-01 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 CS-02 33 40 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 40
2019 CS-03 32 29 26 3 9 0 0 62 12 35

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
2022 CS 37 40 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 15
2020 CS 42 32 8 9 7 1 0 75 16 105
2020 CS-02 43 32 7 11 5 2 0 77 16 45
2020 CS-03 38 35 8 11 8 0 0 73 19 35
2019 CS 38 38 8 5 10 1 0 76 16 95
2019 CS-01 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CS-02 43 31 10 7 7 2 0 76 15 40
2019 CS-03 25 44 9 3 19 0 0 69 22 30

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
2022 CS 65 23 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 CS 58 22 8 8 4 0 1 80 11 105
2020 CS-02 55 30 5 5 7 0 0 84 11 45
2020 CS-03 65 11 8 14 3 0 0 76 16 35
2019 CS 45 32 9 7 6 1 0 77 13 100
2019 CS-01 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 CS-02 50 26 7 10 5 2 0 78 15 40
2019 CS-03 38 32 12 9 9 0 0 71 18 35

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
2022 CS 24 39 12 6 6 13 0 73 14 15
2020 CS 26 29 24 7 3 12 0 62 11 105
2020 CS-02 30 30 16 5 2 16 0 72 8 45
2020 CS-03 19 24 30 11 5 11 0 48 18 35
2019 CS 17 33 18 10 10 11 0 56 23 100
2019 CS-01 10 30 40 0 0 20 0 50 0 10
2019 CS-02 19 36 12 14 10 10 0 61 26 40
2019 CS-03 12 29 26 3 15 15 0 48 21 35

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
2022 CS 34 36 6 6 12 7 0 75 19 15
2020 CS 24 30 18 15 8 5 0 56 25 105
2020 CS-02 25 41 16 7 7 5 0 69 14 45
2020 CS-03 22 24 19 19 11 5 0 49 31 35
2019 CS 18 28 19 19 14 1 0 46 34 100
2019 CS-01 30 10 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2019 CS-02 12 31 21 17 17 2 0 44 34 40
2019 CS-03 18 29 15 21 18 0 0 47 38 35

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
2022 CS 24 16 26 21 6 7 0 43 29 15
2020 CS 17 26 18 23 8 9 0 47 33 105
2020 CS-02 18 34 23 11 5 9 0 58 18 45
2020 CS-03 14 22 17 28 14 6 0 38 44 35
2019 CS 10 21 28 19 15 7 0 33 37 95
2019 CS-01 20 10 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2019 CS-02 7 22 24 20 12 15 0 34 37 40
2019 CS-03 6 26 26 12 26 3 0 33 39 35

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
2022 CS 30 22 19 10 12 7 0 56 23 15
2020 CS 16 35 22 14 10 3 0 52 25 105
2020 CS-02 14 41 25 14 2 5 0 57 17 45
2020 CS-03 19 27 19 16 19 0 0 46 35 35
2019 CS 8 28 27 18 18 1 0 36 37 100
2019 CS-01 20 10 50 10 10 0 0 30 20 10
2019 CS-02 12 24 24 19 19 2 0 37 39 40
2019 CS-03 0 35 21 18 26 0 0 35 44 35
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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
2022 CS 31 32 18 12 6 0 0 63 18 15
2020 CS 26 38 13 16 7 0 0 64 23 105
2020 CS-02 30 41 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 45
2020 CS-03 32 30 14 16 8 0 0 62 24 35
2019 CS 21 32 16 17 12 0 1 54 30 100
2019 CS-01 20 30 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2019 CS-02 21 26 19 21 12 0 0 48 33 40
2019 CS-03 24 35 9 12 18 0 3 61 30 35

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
2022 CS 43 35 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 15
2020 CS 25 40 7 16 12 0 0 65 28 105
2020 CS-02 27 45 5 16 7 0 0 73 23 45
2020 CS-03 24 27 11 22 16 0 0 51 38 35
2019 CS 23 34 16 11 15 0 0 57 27 100
2019 CS-01 10 70 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 CS-02 26 33 14 17 10 0 0 60 26 40
2019 CS-03 21 29 18 3 29 0 0 50 32 35

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
2022 CS 42 42 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 15
2020 CS 43 26 11 10 9 1 1 70 18 105
2020 CS-01 50 20 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10
2020 CS-02 48 18 7 16 7 2 2 69 24 45
2020 CS-03 35 35 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 35
2019 CS 33 29 18 9 9 1 1 63 19 100
2019 CS-01 40 20 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 CS-02 33 26 14 19 5 2 0 61 24 40
2019 CS-03 26 35 18 3 18 0 0 62 21 35

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
2022 CS 30 24 12 16 18 0 0 54 34 15
2020 CS 21 39 14 19 7 0 1 60 26 105
2020 CS-02 16 48 9 23 5 0 0 64 27 45
2020 CS-03 16 38 22 19 5 0 0 54 24 35
2019 CS 15 34 18 20 10 0 2 50 31 100
2019 CS-01 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 CS-02 14 31 19 26 7 0 2 46 34 40
2019 CS-03 9 32 21 18 18 0 3 42 36 35

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
2022 CS 42 26 19 0 6 0 7 73 6 15
2020 CS 48 24 14 6 7 2 0 73 13 105
2020 CS-02 43 25 14 9 5 5 0 71 14 45
2020 CS-03 46 30 14 3 8 0 0 76 11 35

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
2022 CS 14 32 12 19 16 7 0 50 37 15
2020 CS 13 32 19 19 13 4 0 47 33 105
2020 CS-02 18 36 14 20 9 2 0 56 30 45
2020 CS-03 8 27 27 19 16 3 0 36 36 35
2019 CS 9 24 21 24 18 2 0 34 44 100
2019 CS-01 30 0 20 30 20 0 0 30 50 10
2019 CS-02 12 21 24 19 21 2 0 34 41 40
2019 CS-03 3 26 21 29 18 3 0 30 48 35

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
2022 CS 54 6 16 6 5 7 7 15
2020 CS 54 22 15 5 1 1 3 105
2020 CS-02 55 25 9 7 2 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 51 30 14 0 0 3 3 35
2019 CS 53 26 12 1 4 4 0 100
2019 CS-01 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 60 24 5 2 5 5 0 40
2019 CS-03 47 29 18 0 3 3 0 35

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
2022 CS 62 7 12 6 0 7 7 15
2020 CS 70 14 6 1 3 4 2 105
2020 CS-02 82 9 2 0 0 5 2 45
2020 CS-03 61 19 8 3 3 3 3 35
2019 CS 65 13 4 3 7 5 2 95
2019 CS-02 71 10 2 2 5 7 2 40
2019 CS-03 62 12 9 3 9 3 3 35

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
2022 CS 14 54 0 0 25 0 7 73 27 15
2020 CS 11 21 23 20 20 4 2 34 42 105
2020 CS-02 16 11 32 20 14 5 2 29 37 45
2020 CS-03 11 19 27 19 24 0 0 30 43 35
2019 CS 6 22 16 22 31 1 1 29 54 100
2019 CS-01 20 10 10 20 40 0 0 30 60 10
2019 CS-02 5 17 21 26 31 0 0 21 57 40
2019 CS-03 0 29 15 21 29 3 3 31 53 35

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
2022 CS 37 51 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 CS 27 51 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 105
2020 CS-02 27 50 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 45
2020 CS-03 30 54 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 35
2019 CS 29 42 10 11 8 0 0 70 19 100
2019 CS-01 40 30 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10
2019 CS-02 26 40 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 40
2019 CS-03 26 47 12 6 9 0 0 74 15 35

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
2022 CS 43 32 7 12 6 0 0 75 18 15
2020 CS 32 42 13 6 7 0 0 75 12 105
2020 CS-02 36 45 7 2 9 0 0 82 11 45
2020 CS-03 24 46 16 8 5 0 0 70 14 35
2019 CS 30 35 21 8 6 0 0 64 14 100
2019 CS-01 20 40 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 CS-02 33 26 26 10 5 0 0 60 14 40
2019 CS-03 24 41 18 9 9 0 0 65 18 35

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
2022 CS 41 35 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 15
2020 CS 26 37 19 11 6 1 0 64 17 105
2020 CS-02 27 48 16 5 5 0 0 75 9 45
2020 CS-03 22 35 24 11 8 0 0 57 19 35
2019 CS 23 34 24 12 7 0 0 57 20 95
2019 CS-01 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 CS-02 24 29 32 10 5 0 0 54 15 40
2019 CS-03 21 35 12 18 15 0 0 56 32 35

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
2022 CS 25 44 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 15
2020 CS 16 50 18 6 5 6 0 70 11 105
2020 CS-02 11 61 11 2 7 7 0 78 10 45
2020 CS-03 19 41 24 11 0 5 0 63 11 35
2019 CS 16 38 23 10 9 3 0 56 20 100
2019 CS-01 10 30 20 10 20 10 0 44 33 10
2019 CS-02 17 31 31 10 7 5 0 50 18 40
2019 CS-03 12 44 21 12 12 0 0 56 24 35

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
2022 CS 42 23 23 12 0 0 0 65 12 15
2020 CS 48 30 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 105
2020 CS-02 49 30 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 45
2020 CS-03 46 30 8 11 3 0 3 78 14 35
2019 CS 47 30 10 5 5 1 1 79 11 95
2019 CS-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CS-02 48 26 17 5 5 0 0 74 10 40
2019 CS-03 44 26 9 9 9 0 3 73 18 35

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
2022 CS 39 20 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 15
2020 CS 24 35 20 14 6 1 0 59 20 105
2020 CS-02 37 33 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 45
2020 CS-03 14 39 25 14 6 3 0 54 20 35
2019 CS 37 29 17 9 6 0 2 67 16 100
2019 CS-01 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 CS-02 45 26 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 40
2019 CS-03 32 26 24 3 9 0 6 63 13 35

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
2022 CS 80 14 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

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
2022 CS 47 23 30 15
2020 CS 30 34 36 105
2020 CS-02 16 52 32 45
2020 CS-03 46 19 35 35
2019 CS 35 34 32 100
2019 CS-01 10 50 40 10
2019 CS-02 33 31 36 40
2019 CS-03 38 29 32 35

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
2020 CS 34 13 38 6 6 3 30
2020 CS-03 35 12 41 0 12 0 15
2019 CS 29 6 44 3 9 9 35
2019 CS-02 21 7 50 0 7 14 15
2019 CS-03 38 8 38 0 8 8 15
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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
2022 CS 50 26 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2020 CS 31 47 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 105
2020 CS-02 28 56 9 2 5 0 0 84 7 45
2020 CS-03 35 35 8 22 0 0 0 70 22 35
2019 CS 21 42 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 100
2019 CS-01 20 70 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CS-02 19 43 19 14 2 2 0 63 17 40
2019 CS-03 24 32 24 12 9 0 0 56 21 35

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
2022 CS 16 34 23 16 12 0 0 50 27 15
2020 CS 13 53 14 11 8 1 0 67 19 105
2020 CS-02 9 64 11 9 5 2 0 74 14 45
2020 CS-03 11 41 19 19 11 0 0 51 30 35
2019 CS 10 37 23 20 6 3 0 48 27 100
2019 CS-01 30 20 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10
2019 CS-02 12 40 31 14 2 0 0 52 17 40
2019 CS-03 6 35 12 32 9 6 0 44 44 35

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
2022 CS 6 43 32 10 10 0 0 19 49 15
2020 CS 15 22 37 16 7 2 2 24 38 105
2020 CS-02 9 14 43 23 7 0 5 31 24 45
2020 CS-03 22 27 41 3 5 3 0 8 50 35
2019 CS 13 32 34 18 3 0 0 21 45 100
2019 CS-01 10 20 50 10 10 0 0 20 30 10
2019 CS-02 7 31 31 29 2 0 0 31 38 40
2019 CS-03 21 41 32 6 0 0 0 6 62 35

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
2022 CS 0 53 18 21 7 0 0 29 53 15
2020 CS 14 30 30 18 5 1 2 23 46 105
2020 CS-02 14 23 36 16 7 2 2 24 38 45
2020 CS-03 16 38 22 19 3 0 3 22 56 35
2019 CS 20 36 23 14 5 1 1 20 57 95
2019 CS-01 30 20 10 20 20 0 0 40 50 10
2019 CS-02 12 33 31 19 2 0 2 22 46 40
2019 CS-03 24 39 18 12 3 3 0 16 66 35

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
2022 CS 21 19 28 11 21 0 0 32 40 15
2020 CS 6 17 32 29 14 0 2 44 23 105
2020 CS-02 2 9 27 39 20 0 2 60 12 45
2020 CS-03 5 22 38 22 11 0 3 33 28 35
2019 CS 8 18 32 30 11 0 1 41 27 100
2019 CS-01 0 20 40 20 20 0 0 40 20 10
2019 CS-02 7 14 24 40 14 0 0 55 21 40
2019 CS-03 12 21 35 24 6 0 3 30 33 35

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
2022 CS 20 22 40 11 7 0 0 18 42 15
2020 CS 30 17 29 11 8 1 4 20 50 105
2020 CS-02 20 14 36 16 11 0 2 28 35 45
2020 CS-03 38 19 27 11 0 0 5 11 60 35
2019 CS 32 22 26 15 3 0 2 19 55 95
2019 CS-01 10 20 20 40 10 0 0 50 30 10
2019 CS-02 26 21 26 24 0 0 2 24 49 40
2019 CS-03 42 18 33 0 3 0 3 3 63 35

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
2022 CS 14 20 5 24 29 7 0 58 37 15
2020 CS 7 21 22 29 15 4 3 47 30 105
2020 CS-02 2 16 19 40 19 2 2 61 20 45
2020 CS-03 5 22 30 24 16 0 3 42 28 35
2019 CS 16 29 24 19 10 1 1 29 46 95
2019 CS-01 10 30 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2019 CS-02 10 31 24 21 12 0 2 34 41 40
2019 CS-03 21 24 24 18 12 0 0 30 45 35

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
2022 CS 6 44 31 0 18 0 0 18 51 15
2020 CS 17 24 36 20 2 0 2 22 41 105
2020 CS-02 14 20 34 27 2 0 2 30 35 45
2020 CS-03 14 32 38 14 0 0 3 14 47 35
2019 CS 21 24 32 16 2 1 3 19 48 100
2019 CS-01 20 10 10 40 10 10 0 56 33 10
2019 CS-02 17 21 40 17 0 0 5 18 40 40
2019 CS-03 24 29 29 15 0 0 3 15 55 35

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
2022 CS 0 7 37 32 24 0 0 56 7 15
2020 CS 7 13 33 34 12 0 1 47 20 105
2020 CS-02 5 11 43 32 9 0 0 41 16 45
2020 CS-03 8 14 24 43 8 0 3 53 22 35
2019 CS 11 16 33 26 14 0 0 40 28 100
2019 CS-01 20 0 30 30 20 0 0 50 20 10
2019 CS-02 10 14 36 29 12 0 0 40 24 40
2019 CS-03 15 18 24 24 21 0 0 44 32 35

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
2022 CS 10 50 6 16 12 7 0 64 29 15
2020 CS 12 34 19 21 11 3 0 48 33 105
2020 CS-02 9 39 20 20 7 5 0 50 29 45
2020 CS-03 8 30 19 24 16 3 0 39 42 35
2019 CS 4 23 25 25 21 3 0 28 47 95
2019 CS-01 10 50 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2019 CS-02 5 21 36 24 10 5 0 28 35 40
2019 CS-03 3 18 15 24 39 0 0 21 64 35

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
2022 CS 56 10 13 10 6 6 0 70 17 15
2020 CS 54 36 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 105
2020 CS-02 50 41 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 45
2020 CS-03 57 26 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 35
2019 CS 35 36 9 12 8 0 0 70 20 100
2019 CS-01 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 CS-02 33 40 5 14 7 0 0 74 21 40
2019 CS-03 35 29 9 15 12 0 0 65 26 35

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
2022 CS 50 17 6 27 0 0 0 66 27 15
2020 CS 58 31 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 105
2020 CS-02 57 36 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2020 CS-03 56 25 8 3 8 0 0 81 11 35
2020 CS-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CS 37 37 9 9 7 1 0 74 16 100
2019 CS-01 30 60 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CS-02 45 29 14 10 2 0 0 74 12 40
2019 CS-03 32 32 9 9 15 3 0 67 24 35

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
2022 CS 53 22 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2020 CS 46 45 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 105
2020 CS-02 40 50 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 40
2020 CS-03 49 38 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 35
2019 CS 34 42 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 100
2019 CS-01 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 CS-02 36 33 12 14 2 0 2 71 17 40
2019 CS-03 29 47 15 3 6 0 0 76 9 35

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
2022 CS 26 56 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2020 CS 35 39 13 8 1 4 0 77 9 105
2020 CS-01 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 CS-02 39 43 5 5 2 7 0 88 7 45
2020 CS-03 27 41 19 11 0 3 0 69 11 35
2019 CS 29 36 15 11 4 5 0 68 16 100
2019 CS-01 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 CS-02 21 38 24 10 5 2 0 61 15 40
2019 CS-03 32 35 0 18 3 12 0 77 23 35

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
2022 CS 46 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 CS 33 38 12 4 0 11 1 82 4 105
2020 CS-02 35 33 14 2 0 16 0 81 3 45
2020 CS-03 24 46 16 5 0 5 3 76 6 35
2019 CS 33 39 12 4 5 7 0 77 10 100
2019 CS-01 30 50 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2019 CS-02 36 38 14 0 2 10 0 82 3 40
2019 CS-03 26 32 18 9 6 9 0 65 16 35

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
2022 CS 56 32 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2020 CS 47 37 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 105
2020 CS-02 61 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2020 CS-03 35 41 14 8 3 0 0 76 11 35
2019 CS 40 35 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 100
2019 CS-01 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 CS-02 43 38 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 40
2019 CS-03 29 38 9 15 9 0 0 68 24 35

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
2022 CS 60 7 0 16 6 6 6 75 25 15

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
2022 CS 60 7 0 16 6 6 6 75 25 15

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
2022 CS 22 43 13 6 0 16 0 78 7 15
2020 CS 30 32 15 6 1 14 2 74 8 105
2020 CS-02 30 32 14 5 2 18 0 75 8 45
2020 CS-03 27 38 19 8 0 5 3 71 9 35

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
2022 CS 47 25 16 6 0 6 0 77 6 15
2020 CS 38 33 12 3 4 8 3 79 7 105
2020 CS-02 41 36 14 0 2 7 0 83 2 45
2020 CS-03 32 32 11 3 5 14 3 77 10 35

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
2022 CS 19 12 13 6 0 49 0 63 12 15

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
2022 CS 28 42 0 24 6 0 0 70 30 15
2020 CS 25 34 25 3 5 5 4 65 8 105
2020 CS-02 20 34 36 0 2 7 0 59 2 45
2020 CS-03 27 38 11 5 11 3 5 71 18 35
2019 CS 22 27 19 10 8 8 5 56 21 100
2019 CS-01 20 30 20 10 10 10 0 56 22 10
2019 CS-02 21 24 33 10 2 5 5 50 13 40
2019 CS-03 21 29 6 12 15 9 9 61 32 35

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
2022 CS 17 37 6 6 12 22 0 70 23 15
2020 CS 19 43 14 11 8 3 2 65 20 105
2020 CS-02 20 39 11 14 9 2 5 63 24 45
2020 CS-03 22 43 14 16 5 0 0 65 22 35
2019 CS 13 46 15 12 7 3 2 63 21 95
2019 CS-01 10 60 10 0 10 10 0 78 11 10
2019 CS-02 15 49 10 15 5 2 5 68 21 40
2019 CS-03 6 44 24 15 9 3 0 52 24 35

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
2022 CS 16 66 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2020 CS 30 45 17 6 1 1 0 76 7 105
2020 CS-02 34 41 18 5 0 2 0 77 5 45
2020 CS-03 22 49 19 8 3 0 0 70 11 35
2019 CS 18 29 28 10 7 7 1 51 19 95
2019 CS-01 20 20 50 10 0 0 0 40 10 10
2019 CS-02 21 26 29 10 5 7 2 53 16 40
2019 CS-03 12 27 24 12 15 9 0 43 30 35

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
2022 CS 10 44 18 6 16 7 0 58 23 15
2020 CS 21 23 15 13 13 13 2 51 31 105
2020 CS-02 23 23 11 14 11 18 0 56 31 45
2020 CS-03 19 19 19 11 16 11 5 45 32 35
2019 CS 13 21 16 15 16 16 1 42 38 100
2019 CS-01 10 0 50 10 10 20 0 13 25 10
2019 CS-02 17 26 10 14 14 17 2 53 35 40
2019 CS-03 12 18 15 15 24 18 0 36 46 35

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
2022 CS 26 58 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 15
2020 CS 38 42 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 105
2020 CS-02 30 50 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 45
2020 CS-03 41 38 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 35

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
2022 CS 16 55 0 23 6 0 0 71 29 15
2020 CS 38 42 9 9 0 0 1 81 10 105
2020 CS-02 36 43 16 5 0 0 0 80 5 45
2020 CS-03 38 41 8 11 0 0 3 81 11 35
2019 CS 47 37 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 100
2019 CS-01 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 CS-02 36 43 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 40
2019 CS-03 53 35 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 35

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
2022 CS 30 48 7 10 6 0 0 78 16 15
2020 CS 48 33 11 7 0 0 2 82 7 105
2020 CS-02 51 35 7 5 0 0 2 88 5 45
2020 CS-03 44 33 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 35
2019 CS 45 34 13 3 2 1 1 81 5 95
2019 CS-01 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 CS-02 48 29 14 0 5 2 2 80 5 40
2019 CS-03 44 35 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 35

Use of official languages

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
2022 CS 88 0 0 6 0 6 0 94 6 15
2019 CS 74 18 1 1 0 1 5 98 1 95
2019 CS-01 70 20 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2019 CS-02 73 17 0 2 0 0 7 97 3 40
2019 CS-03 76 18 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35

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
2022 CS 37 19 21 0 0 12 10 72 0 15
2020 CS 47 27 13 4 2 6 1 80 6 105
2020 CS-02 55 25 11 0 0 7 2 88 0 45
2020 CS-03 49 24 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 35
2019 CS 34 23 20 6 2 11 3 67 10 100
2019 CS-01 40 30 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2019 CS-02 36 21 17 7 0 12 7 71 9 40
2019 CS-03 35 21 26 3 6 9 0 61 10 35

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
2020 CS 8 92 105
2020 CS-02 0 100 45
2020 CS-03 19 81 35
2019 CS 10 90 100
2019 CS-03 21 79 35

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 CS 50 50 10

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 CS 0 100 10

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

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 CS 0 100 10

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

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 CS 50 50 10

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 CS 14 10 13 7 3 42 11 51 20 105
2020 CS-02 20 5 9 7 2 43 14 58 21 45
2020 CS-03 11 17 14 8 6 36 8 50 25 35
2019 CS 11 19 13 5 8 39 4 53 24 95
2019 CS-01 10 20 20 10 0 40 0 50 17 10
2019 CS-02 14 21 10 2 10 36 7 63 21 40
2019 CS-03 9 12 15 6 12 42 3 39 33 35

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
2020 CS 33 34 10 10 3 9 1 75 15 105
2020 CS-02 39 32 11 7 2 9 0 78 10 45
2020 CS-03 25 39 6 17 6 8 0 70 24 35
2019 CS 24 37 9 9 6 13 1 71 18 95
2019 CS-01 10 40 20 10 0 20 0 63 13 10
2019 CS-02 29 38 2 10 7 12 2 78 19 40
2019 CS-03 24 30 12 12 9 12 0 62 24 35

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
2020 CS 8 92 105
2020 CS-02 0 100 45
2019 CS 7 93 100

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
2020 CS 13 12 16 3 2 44 9 55 10 105
2020 CS-02 18 16 14 2 2 34 14 65 9 45
2020 CS-03 11 11 16 5 3 49 5 47 18 35
2019 CS 13 15 15 4 6 39 7 53 19 100
2019 CS-01 10 10 20 10 10 40 0 33 33 10
2019 CS-02 17 21 7 7 7 33 7 64 24 40
2019 CS-03 9 6 24 0 3 47 12 36 7 35

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
2020 CS 30 37 19 4 3 6 2 72 7 105
2020 CS-02 32 43 11 0 5 7 2 83 5 45
2020 CS-03 24 41 27 3 3 3 0 67 6 35
2019 CS 20 33 12 10 5 17 2 66 19 100
2019 CS-01 10 20 30 10 10 20 0 38 25 10
2019 CS-02 26 40 5 12 5 10 2 76 19 40
2019 CS-03 18 29 12 9 6 24 3 64 20 35

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
2022 CS 12 88 15
2020 CS 11 89 105
2020 CS-02 5 95 45
2020 CS-03 8 92 35
2019 CS 11 89 100
2019 CS-01 0 100 10
2019 CS-02 14 86 40
2019 CS-03 12 88 35

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
2020 CS 50 50 10

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 CS 67 33 10
2019 CS 91 9 10

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 CS 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CS 47 25 16 0 6 6 0 76 6 15
2020 CS 49 30 8 3 2 5 3 86 5 105
2020 CS-02 39 41 5 5 0 7 5 90 5 45
2020 CS-03 46 30 11 0 5 5 3 82 6 35
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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
2022 CS 47 31 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 15
2020 CS 52 29 8 6 4 1 1 83 10 105
2020 CS-02 52 34 7 5 0 2 0 88 5 45
2020 CS-03 49 27 8 5 8 0 3 78 14 35

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
2022 CS 0 0 19 7 47 22 6 74 0 15

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
2022 CS 52 29 0 12 0 7 0 87 13 15
2020 CS 35 43 14 4 1 3 0 81 5 105
2020 CS-02 30 57 2 5 0 7 0 93 5 45
2020 CS-03 38 43 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 35
2019 CS 21 50 13 6 6 4 0 74 13 95
2019 CS-01 0 60 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 CS-02 17 56 12 5 5 5 0 77 10 40
2019 CS-03 30 36 12 9 9 3 0 69 19 35

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CS 16 35 25 19 6 15

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
2022 CS 53 6 28 0 6 7 0 63 6 15
2020 CS 43 30 9 5 4 8 3 81 10 105
2020 CS-01 40 30 10 0 10 10 0 78 11 10
2020 CS-02 43 32 7 5 2 9 2 85 8 45
2020 CS-03 41 32 8 8 5 0 5 77 14 35

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
2022 CS 42 30 0 16 12 0 0 72 28 15
2020 CS 40 28 10 15 6 0 2 69 21 105
2020 CS-02 45 29 5 17 2 0 2 76 20 40
2020 CS-03 36 28 11 14 8 0 3 66 23 35

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
2022 CS 46 30 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 15
2020 CS 29 36 12 15 6 0 2 66 21 105
2020 CS-02 27 41 16 9 2 0 5 71 12 45
2020 CS-03 27 38 5 19 11 0 0 65 30 35
2019 CS 17 39 19 10 11 3 0 58 22 100
2019 CS-01 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 CS-02 19 40 29 5 7 0 0 60 12 40
2019 CS-03 21 35 6 18 21 0 0 56 38 35

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
2020 CS 40 35 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20
2019 CS 14 27 18 14 14 9 5 47 32 20
2019 CS-03 9 9 9 27 18 18 9 25 63 10

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
2022 CS 18 30 16 11 16 10 0 15
2020 CS 34 22 20 11 12 0 2 105
2020 CS-02 35 21 28 9 2 0 5 45
2020 CS-03 33 22 19 11 14 0 0 35
2019 CS 32 21 20 15 10 0 1 100
2019 CS-01 50 10 10 20 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 40 24 21 7 5 0 2 40
2019 CS-03 21 24 24 21 12 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 0 48 23 17 12 0 0 15
2020 CS 14 25 27 21 12 0 1 105
2020 CS-02 18 25 23 20 11 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 14 24 30 24 8 0 0 35
2019 CS 18 31 23 14 13 0 1 95
2019 CS-01 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 27 32 15 15 12 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 6 26 29 21 15 0 3 35

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
2022 CS 35 17 13 11 14 0 10 15
2020 CS 22 34 23 10 10 0 1 105
2020 CS-02 25 39 18 9 7 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 22 39 17 11 11 0 0 35
2019 CS 32 29 23 5 10 0 1 100
2019 CS-01 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 45 17 24 5 10 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 21 35 21 9 12 0 3 35

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
2022 CS 6 38 34 6 6 0 10 15
2020 CS 13 21 26 21 19 0 1 100
2020 CS-01 30 10 50 10 0 0 0 10
2020 CS-02 16 33 19 16 14 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 9 14 34 23 20 0 0 35
2019 CS 13 21 20 22 22 0 0 100
2019 CS-01 50 10 0 30 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 12 33 21 14 19 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 6 15 29 21 29 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 52 26 0 0 6 0 16 15
2020 CS 46 25 10 8 8 0 3 105
2020 CS-02 48 32 9 7 2 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 43 27 5 14 8 0 3 35
2019 CS 53 22 14 2 1 2 6 95
2019 CS-01 60 30 0 0 0 0 10 10
2019 CS-02 54 20 15 2 0 2 7 40
2019 CS-03 53 21 12 3 3 3 6 35

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
2022 CS 42 35 7 6 11 0 0 15
2020 CS 30 23 25 12 8 0 2 105
2020 CS-02 30 23 16 16 12 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 30 30 24 11 3 0 3 35
2019 CS 34 32 21 7 5 1 0 100
2019 CS-01 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 40 29 21 5 2 2 0 40
2019 CS-03 29 29 21 12 9 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 26 40 22 0 6 7 0 15
2020 CS 30 34 18 12 4 1 1 105
2020 CS-02 43 30 14 5 7 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 24 38 19 19 0 0 0 35
2019 CS 18 37 26 13 6 0 0 100
2019 CS-01 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 21 38 29 7 5 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 18 29 24 21 9 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 10 53 26 0 12 0 0 15
2020 CS 20 34 18 21 7 0 1 105
2020 CS-02 27 32 18 18 2 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 14 35 19 24 8 0 0 35
2019 CS 17 31 23 17 11 0 0 100
2019 CS-01 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 17 38 26 12 7 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 12 24 18 29 18 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 27 39 7 21 6 0 0 15
2020 CS 24 32 19 15 8 1 1 105
2020 CS-02 32 30 16 14 5 2 2 45
2020 CS-03 16 30 27 16 11 0 0 35
2019 CS 22 32 15 14 16 0 0 100
2019 CS-01 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 26 33 21 7 12 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 15 24 12 24 26 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 31 34 22 6 6 0 0 15
2020 CS 40 27 13 11 9 0 0 105
2020 CS-02 48 25 16 5 7 0 0 45
2020 CS-03 33 28 11 17 11 0 0 35
2019 CS 37 18 21 13 9 1 0 100
2019 CS-01 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 36 17 19 21 7 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 38 15 26 6 12 3 0 35

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
2022 CS 59 24 17 0 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 36 26 21 10 7 0 0 105
2020 CS-02 32 25 20 11 11 0 0 45
2020 CS-03 32 30 19 14 5 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 35 28 24 13 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 27 39 16 13 4 0 1 105
2020 CS-02 27 36 11 18 5 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 24 43 24 8 0 0 0 35
2019 CS 29 34 20 10 6 0 1 95
2019 CS-01 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 29 34 20 7 10 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 21 41 21 12 3 0 3 35

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
2022 CS 49 37 7 0 7 0 0 15
2020 CS 54 28 13 3 1 0 1 105
2020 CS-02 57 23 16 2 2 0 0 45
2020 CS-03 54 35 5 3 0 0 3 35
2019 CS 64 18 12 2 2 0 1 100
2019 CS-01 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 64 19 12 2 0 0 2 40
2019 CS-03 62 21 12 3 3 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 54 40 0 6 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 33 35 23 6 3 0 0 105
2020 CS-02 32 34 25 7 2 0 0 45
2020 CS-03 25 39 28 8 0 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 77 14 1 1 3 1 3 105
2020 CS-02 86 9 0 0 0 0 5 45
2020 CS-03 67 19 3 0 8 3 0 35
2019 CS 65 18 5 4 4 0 3 100
2019 CS-01 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 69 19 2 2 2 0 5 40
2019 CS-03 59 15 12 6 6 0 3 35

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
2022 CS 66 17 10 7 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 73 16 4 4 1 0 2 105
2020 CS-02 77 18 2 0 0 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 67 17 6 8 3 0 0 35
2019 CS 55 27 9 5 4 0 0 100
2019 CS-01 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 60 29 10 2 0 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 44 24 12 12 9 0 0 35

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
2022 CS 76 6 12 0 6 0 0 15
2020 CS 67 14 9 3 5 0 2 105
2020 CS-02 68 23 0 2 5 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 70 8 11 3 8 0 0 35
2019 CS 61 18 8 6 5 1 0 100
2019 CS-01 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 67 14 10 5 5 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 56 15 12 6 9 3 0 35

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
2022 CS 70 7 6 0 0 0 17 15
2020 CS 70 8 3 0 1 0 18 105
2020 CS-02 75 5 0 0 0 0 20 45
2020 CS-03 70 11 3 0 3 0 14 35
2019 CS 48 9 11 4 2 0 25 95
2019 CS-01 60 10 0 0 0 0 30 10
2019 CS-02 59 10 5 0 0 0 27 40
2019 CS-03 38 9 15 9 6 0 24 35

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
2022 CS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 73 15 3 2 1 0 6 105
2020 CS-02 80 11 2 2 2 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 72 17 3 3 0 0 6 35
2019 CS 71 16 6 0 1 0 5 100
2019 CS-01 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 62 19 10 0 2 0 7 40
2019 CS-03 74 18 3 0 0 0 6 35

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
2022 CS 64 20 10 6 0 0 0 15
2020 CS 66 18 7 3 5 0 2 105
2020 CS-02 73 16 0 5 5 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 59 27 8 0 5 0 0 35
2019 CS 77 13 3 4 2 0 1 100
2019 CS-01 50 10 10 10 20 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 83 12 2 2 0 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 76 15 3 3 0 0 3 35

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
2022 CS 60 11 13 0 0 7 10 15
2020 CS 43 30 16 7 2 0 2 105
2020 CS-02 43 25 18 11 0 0 2 45
2020 CS-03 43 35 16 0 3 0 3 35
2019 CS 55 24 10 4 3 0 3 100
2019 CS-01 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 60 24 12 0 5 0 0 40
2019 CS-03 41 32 12 6 0 0 9 35

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
2022 CS 0 36 25 17 12 10 0 40 32 15
2020 CS 9 40 25 17 8 0 0 49 25 105
2020 CS-02 11 43 20 16 9 0 0 55 25 45
2020 CS-03 8 32 32 19 8 0 0 41 27 35
2019 CS 14 31 33 14 8 0 0 45 22 100
2019 CS-01 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 CS-02 19 33 33 7 7 0 0 52 14 40
2019 CS-03 9 29 24 24 15 0 0 38 38 35

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
2022 CS 6 23 42 19 10 0 0 29 29 15
2020 CS 15 20 40 19 6 0 0 25 35 105
2020 CS-02 9 16 41 25 9 0 0 34 25 45
2020 CS-03 19 27 38 11 5 0 0 16 46 35
2019 CS 12 18 38 22 7 1 1 30 31 100
2019 CS-01 20 20 10 40 10 0 0 50 40 10
2019 CS-02 7 19 40 19 12 0 2 32 27 40
2019 CS-03 18 18 38 21 3 3 0 24 36 35
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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
2022 CS 49 51 15
2020 CS 28 47 105
2020 CS-02 18 52 45
2020 CS-03 41 38 35

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 CS 20 80 30
2020 CS-03 20 80 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
2022 CS 49 16 24 6 5 0 0 15
2020 CS 33 21 18 7 11 2 8 105
2020 CS-02 34 20 27 2 5 2 9 45
2020 CS-03 32 19 14 8 19 3 5 35
2020 CS-04 30 30 0 20 20 0 0 10
2019 CS 33 21 15 6 16 3 5 100
2019 CS-01 40 20 10 10 20 0 0 10
2019 CS-02 36 14 17 5 17 2 10 40
2019 CS-03 26 26 18 6 15 6 3 35

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
2020 CS 0 10 27 23 33 0 7 11 61 30
2020 CS-03 0 7 20 27 40 0 7 7 71 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
2020 CS 3 13 17 33 30 0 3 17 66 30
2020 CS-03 7 13 13 33 27 0 7 21 64 15
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