2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Veterans Affairs 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 - IS

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 IS 18 36 17 22 7 0 0 54 29 40
2024 IS-03 6 47 21 27 0 0 0 53 27 15
2024 IS-04 11 32 15 28 14 0 0 43 43 15
2022 IS 30 37 16 8 8 0 0 67 17 35
2022 IS-03 50 37 5 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2022 IS-04 16 50 19 7 8 0 0 66 15 10
2020 IS 45 35 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 50
2020 IS-03 61 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 IS-04 38 31 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 15
2019 IS 46 43 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2019 IS-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 43 16 10 18 0 0 56 28 40
2024 IS-03 21 46 21 12 0 0 0 67 12 15
2024 IS-04 0 27 22 15 36 0 0 27 51 15
2022 IS 42 18 9 11 19 0 0 61 30 35
2022 IS-03 65 17 5 6 7 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 17 20 18 8 37 0 0 37 45 10
2020 IS 46 34 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 50
2020 IS-03 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 31 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15
2019 IS 43 32 14 11 0 0 0 76 11 35
2019 IS-03 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 42 36 15 5 3 0 0 78 7 40
2024 IS-03 43 32 20 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2024 IS-04 11 53 21 7 8 0 0 63 15 15
2022 IS 47 32 13 0 8 0 0 79 8 35
2022 IS-03 68 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 IS-04 40 26 27 0 8 0 0 66 8 10
2020 IS 51 39 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2019 IS-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 23 40 17 12 7 0 0 63 19 40
2024 IS-03 21 60 6 13 0 0 0 82 13 15
2024 IS-04 11 32 21 21 16 0 0 43 37 15
2022 IS 44 25 21 3 8 0 0 68 11 35
2022 IS-03 64 23 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 IS-04 23 26 36 0 15 0 0 49 15 10
2020 IS 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 IS 54 35 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 25 15 24 18 19 0 0 40 36 40
2024 IS-03 35 21 30 0 13 0 0 57 13 15
2024 IS-04 0 20 22 30 28 0 0 20 58 15
2022 IS 25 37 15 16 8 0 0 62 23 35
2022 IS-03 33 56 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 IS-04 8 23 17 37 15 0 0 31 52 10
2020 IS 51 20 18 6 4 0 0 71 10 50
2020 IS-03 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 IS-04 38 23 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 15
2019 IS 49 27 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 35
2019 IS-03 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 30 30 0 20 0 0 50 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 20 25 18 14 0 0 42 33 40
2024 IS-03 36 27 24 8 6 0 0 63 13 15
2024 IS-04 0 20 22 28 30 0 0 20 58 15
2022 IS 20 43 12 12 13 0 0 63 25 35
2022 IS-03 21 66 5 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2022 IS-04 8 31 17 20 24 0 0 39 44 10
2020 IS 50 24 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 50
2020 IS-03 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 31 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 15
2019 IS 44 39 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-05 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

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 IS 21 34 14 7 18 4 2 59 26 40
2024 IS-03 16 41 25 0 8 11 0 63 9 15
2024 IS-04 11 37 0 14 31 0 6 51 49 15
2022 IS 32 24 19 4 18 2 0 58 23 35
2022 IS-03 35 47 7 0 6 5 0 86 6 15
2022 IS-04 24 8 9 15 44 0 0 31 60 10
2020 IS 30 28 22 14 6 0 0 58 20 50
2020 IS-03 33 39 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 31 0 23 23 0 0 54 46 15
2019 IS 36 25 17 14 3 6 0 65 18 35
2019 IS-03 38 31 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 15
2019 IS-05 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
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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 IS 46 22 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 40
2024 IS-03 56 6 21 7 11 0 0 62 17 15
2024 IS-04 23 45 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 15
2022 IS 53 21 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 35
2022 IS-03 48 21 19 6 0 6 0 74 6 15
2022 IS-04 48 15 9 18 10 0 0 63 28 10
2020 IS 70 14 4 6 4 0 2 86 10 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 IS-04 62 8 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 15
2019 IS 62 19 11 0 3 0 5 86 3 35
2019 IS-03 69 15 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 51 18 7 8 16 0 0 69 24 40
2024 IS-03 57 19 12 7 6 0 0 76 12 15
2024 IS-04 16 32 8 17 28 0 0 48 44 15
2022 IS 44 30 4 8 11 3 0 76 19 35
2022 IS-03 50 29 6 7 0 9 0 86 8 15
2022 IS-04 42 7 8 18 25 0 0 49 43 10
2020 IS 68 20 2 0 8 2 0 90 8 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 23 0 0 31 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS 46 32 8 3 5 0 5 83 9 35
2019 IS-03 62 15 0 8 0 0 15 91 9 15
2019 IS-04 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 60 13 4 11 11 0 0 73 22 40
2024 IS-03 63 12 5 15 6 0 0 74 21 15
2024 IS-04 48 9 7 15 21 0 0 58 35 15
2022 IS 60 22 2 11 6 0 0 81 16 35
2022 IS-03 63 31 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2022 IS-04 57 8 8 7 20 0 0 65 28 10
2020 IS 67 22 2 2 6 0 0 90 8 50
2020 IS-03 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 54 23 0 0 23 0 0 77 23 15
2019 IS 49 38 3 8 0 0 3 89 8 35
2019 IS-03 62 23 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 80 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 IS 16 19 19 21 18 6 0 38 42 40
2024 IS-03 29 29 30 7 6 0 0 57 12 15
2024 IS-04 0 7 15 31 28 19 0 9 73 15
2022 IS 28 24 14 9 11 13 0 60 24 35
2022 IS-03 50 27 0 6 0 17 0 93 7 15
2022 IS-04 0 24 33 15 18 10 0 27 36 10
2020 IS 44 32 12 6 2 4 0 79 8 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 15 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 15
2019 IS 43 32 14 5 3 3 0 78 8 35
2019 IS-03 69 23 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 10 21 22 23 23 0 0 31 47 40
2024 IS-03 13 33 35 13 6 0 0 46 18 15
2024 IS-04 0 7 18 29 46 0 0 7 74 15
2022 IS 18 21 18 22 17 5 0 40 41 35
2022 IS-03 21 40 22 6 0 11 0 69 6 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 18 48 25 0 0 8 74 10
2020 IS 41 29 12 10 6 2 0 71 17 50
2020 IS-03 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2020 IS-04 38 15 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 15
2019 IS 41 35 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 35
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 11 15 18 31 20 5 0 28 53 40
2024 IS-03 15 34 18 21 6 6 0 52 28 15
2024 IS-04 0 0 26 31 36 8 0 0 72 15
2022 IS 8 31 11 24 19 7 0 41 47 35
2022 IS-03 12 50 14 13 0 11 0 69 15 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 18 30 33 10 0 9 71 10
2020 IS 26 36 14 14 6 4 0 65 21 50
2020 IS-03 33 39 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 20
2020 IS-04 23 23 15 23 15 0 0 46 38 15
2019 IS 30 27 30 8 3 3 0 58 11 35
2019 IS-03 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2019 IS-04 20 10 50 0 10 10 0 33 11 10
2019 IS-05 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 7 20 23 17 34 0 0 27 50 40
2024 IS-03 7 44 22 13 14 0 0 51 27 15
2024 IS-04 0 0 18 21 60 0 0 0 82 15
2022 IS 7 34 9 12 29 8 0 45 44 35
2022 IS-03 19 45 12 7 6 11 0 72 15 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 9 23 60 0 0 8 83 10
2020 IS 28 36 14 10 12 0 0 64 22 50
2020 IS-03 33 33 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 20
2020 IS-04 23 23 8 15 31 0 0 46 46 15
2019 IS 27 35 8 19 11 0 0 62 30 35
2019 IS-03 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15
2019 IS-04 20 30 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
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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 IS 9 44 15 21 11 0 0 53 32 40
2024 IS-03 14 49 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 15
2024 IS-04 0 41 14 23 22 0 0 41 44 15
2022 IS 35 26 9 24 5 0 0 61 30 35
2022 IS-03 58 23 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 24 27 24 18 8 0 0 50 26 10
2020 IS 46 36 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 50
2020 IS-03 56 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 23 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS 35 41 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 35
2019 IS-03 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 18 28 20 22 12 0 0 46 34 40
2024 IS-03 19 40 17 24 0 0 0 59 24 15
2024 IS-04 0 24 28 24 24 0 0 24 48 15
2022 IS 30 45 4 14 7 0 0 75 21 35
2022 IS-03 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 IS-04 15 32 8 29 15 0 0 48 44 10
2020 IS 31 46 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 50
2020 IS-03 17 72 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2020 IS-04 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 10
2019 IS 32 49 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 35
2019 IS-03 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 47 15 8 18 11 0 0 63 30 40
2024 IS-03 58 17 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 15
2024 IS-04 23 26 7 17 28 0 0 48 44 15
2022 IS 53 21 13 3 10 0 0 74 13 35
2022 IS-03 64 25 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 15
2022 IS-04 44 0 17 11 28 0 0 44 39 10
2020 IS 58 30 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 54 15 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS 51 16 14 8 5 0 5 71 14 35
2019 IS-03 62 8 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 15
2019 IS-04 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 10 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10

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 IS 16 27 21 20 17 0 0 42 37 40
2024 IS-03 27 21 19 21 12 0 0 49 32 15
2024 IS-04 0 25 15 24 36 0 0 25 60 15
2022 IS 33 44 2 13 8 0 0 77 21 35
2022 IS-03 38 50 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 IS-04 16 48 0 18 18 0 0 65 35 10
2020 IS 34 38 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 50
2020 IS-03 22 50 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 20
2020 IS-04 15 46 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 15
2019 IS 29 43 11 9 9 0 0 71 17 35
2019 IS-03 42 25 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 10
2019 IS-04 10 60 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10

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 IS 45 26 11 5 14 0 0 71 18 40
2024 IS-03 59 18 6 12 6 0 0 77 17 15
2024 IS-04 16 49 8 0 28 0 0 65 28 15
2022 IS 52 17 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 35
2022 IS-03 57 17 13 12 0 0 0 74 12 15
2022 IS-04 49 8 8 18 18 0 0 57 35 10
2020 IS 68 22 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 50
2020 IS-03 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 23 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 15

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 IS 9 33 10 29 17 2 0 43 46 40
2024 IS-03 7 47 9 32 6 0 0 54 37 15
2024 IS-04 0 18 8 30 37 7 0 20 72 15
2022 IS 26 28 14 13 19 0 0 54 32 35
2022 IS-03 43 26 12 5 14 0 0 69 20 15
2022 IS-04 0 31 16 17 36 0 0 31 52 10
2020 IS 32 32 18 8 6 4 0 67 15 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 15
2019 IS 28 36 17 11 6 0 3 66 17 35
2019 IS-03 54 23 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 IS-04 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 46 17 13 6 12 0 6 49 51 40
2024 IS-03 47 18 16 0 6 0 14 54 46 15
2024 IS-04 38 17 15 7 23 0 0 38 62 15
2022 IS 64 14 5 2 11 0 3 35
2022 IS-03 82 11 0 0 0 0 7 15
2022 IS-04 48 34 10 0 7 0 0 10
2020 IS 68 10 12 4 6 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 83 6 11 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 23 23 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 57 16 14 3 8 0 3 35
2019 IS-03 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 10 10 20 0 10 10

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 IS 44 17 4 13 10 2 9 50 50 40
2024 IS-03 38 29 5 14 8 0 6 40 60 15
2024 IS-04 18 15 0 17 21 8 22 26 74 15

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 IS 57 9 3 2 7 10 13 73 27 40
2024 IS-03 63 0 0 0 0 18 19 100 0 15
2024 IS-04 27 28 8 0 13 9 15 35 65 15
2022 IS 73 10 7 4 0 6 0 35
2022 IS-03 81 5 7 6 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 42 17 15 8 0 19 0 10
2020 IS 86 4 8 0 2 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 86 3 3 0 3 0 6 35
2019 IS-03 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-04 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 10
2019 IS-05 80 0 0 0 10 0 10 10

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 IS 44 22 7 0 7 5 15 54 46 40
2024 IS-03 41 8 14 0 0 12 25 65 35 15
2024 IS-04 25 46 0 0 22 0 8 27 73 15

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 IS 43 14 9 5 12 5 12 52 48 40
2024 IS-03 49 0 14 0 6 12 20 72 28 15
2024 IS-04 19 36 0 7 31 0 8 21 79 15

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 IS 15 25 5 24 27 5 0 42 53 35
2024 IS-03 14 21 6 30 18 12 0 39 54 15
2024 IS-04 0 28 0 26 46 0 0 28 72 10
2022 IS 26 29 5 14 26 0 0 55 41 35
2022 IS-03 46 17 0 6 31 0 0 63 37 15
2022 IS-04 15 31 16 0 37 0 0 47 37 10
2020 IS 30 34 14 12 8 2 0 65 20 50
2020 IS-03 44 28 11 11 0 6 0 76 12 20
2020 IS-04 23 38 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 15
2019 IS 32 27 11 14 14 3 0 61 28 35
2019 IS-03 46 15 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 15
2019 IS-04 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 IS-05 10 50 10 0 30 0 0 60 30 10

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 IS 19 37 14 18 12 0 0 56 30 40
2024 IS-03 21 44 17 13 6 0 0 65 18 15
2024 IS-04 0 41 15 15 30 0 0 41 45 15
2022 IS 33 29 7 12 19 0 0 62 31 35
2022 IS-03 44 32 13 5 6 0 0 76 11 15
2022 IS-04 23 17 8 24 28 0 0 40 52 10
2020 IS 32 42 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 50
2020 IS-03 33 50 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 20
2020 IS-04 31 31 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 15
2019 IS 38 43 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 35
2019 IS-03 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS-04 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 15 40 19 16 10 0 0 55 26 40
2024 IS-03 26 48 8 12 6 0 0 74 17 15
2024 IS-04 0 39 22 16 23 0 0 39 39 15
2022 IS 38 23 17 13 8 0 0 61 21 35
2022 IS-03 64 12 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 15
2022 IS-04 25 25 8 24 18 0 0 50 42 10
2020 IS 42 40 4 12 2 0 0 82 14 50
2020 IS-03 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 IS-04 38 31 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 35
2019 IS-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 17 34 13 26 10 0 0 51 36 40
2024 IS-03 21 41 11 22 6 0 0 62 27 15
2024 IS-04 0 33 15 29 23 0 0 33 52 15
2022 IS 39 23 17 5 17 0 0 62 22 35
2022 IS-03 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2022 IS-04 23 16 17 18 27 0 0 39 44 10
2020 IS 35 41 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 50
2020 IS-03 39 44 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 IS-04 33 25 0 33 8 0 0 58 42 10
2019 IS 38 35 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 35
2019 IS-03 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 IS-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 12 25 29 19 10 5 0 40 30 35
2024 IS-03 7 29 31 21 6 6 0 39 28 15
2024 IS-04 0 36 0 32 23 9 0 40 60 10
2022 IS 31 34 8 28 0 0 0 65 28 35
2022 IS-03 64 11 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 15
2022 IS-04 8 23 18 51 0 0 0 31 51 10
2020 IS 30 34 26 8 2 0 0 64 10 50
2020 IS-03 28 33 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 38 8 31 8 0 0 54 38 15
2019 IS 27 49 19 3 0 3 0 78 3 35
2019 IS-03 23 54 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 IS 23 21 16 19 21 0 0 44 40 40
2024 IS-03 20 6 18 22 34 0 0 26 57 15
2024 IS-04 26 32 15 6 22 0 0 57 28 15
2022 IS 49 28 6 9 8 0 0 77 17 35
2022 IS-03 69 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 IS-04 43 30 9 10 7 0 0 73 18 10
2020 IS 48 28 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 50
2020 IS-03 61 22 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 IS-04 31 38 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS 54 41 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2019 IS-03 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 32 35 25 0 9 0 0 67 9 40
2024 IS-03 34 32 28 0 6 0 0 66 6 15
2024 IS-04 34 37 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 15
2022 IS 44 30 16 3 7 0 0 74 11 35
2022 IS-03 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 8 49 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 10
2020 IS 36 26 16 20 2 0 0 62 22 50
2020 IS-03 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 20
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 31 0 0 0 54 31 15
2019 IS 43 35 16 3 3 0 0 78 5 35
2019 IS-03 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 IS-05 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10

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 IS 64 20 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 40
2024 IS-03 63 18 5 0 14 0 0 81 14 15
2024 IS-04 48 31 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 15
2022 IS 70 19 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 35
2022 IS-03 68 14 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 15
2022 IS-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 32 32 37 40
2024 IS-03 31 20 50 15
2024 IS-04 46 33 20 15
2022 IS 32 23 45 35
2022 IS-03 37 51 11 15
2022 IS-04 32 0 68 10
2020 IS 36 38 26 50
2020 IS-03 28 39 33 20
2020 IS-04 15 46 38 15
2019 IS 16 27 57 35
2019 IS-03 8 38 54 15
2019 IS-04 10 30 60 10
2019 IS-05 40 10 50 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 18 7 41 0 26 8 10
2022 IS 0 59 7 0 26 8 10
2020 IS 6 28 44 0 17 6 20
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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 IS 20 43 14 13 10 0 0 63 22 40
2024 IS-03 27 40 12 21 0 0 0 68 21 15
2024 IS-04 0 41 29 8 23 0 0 41 30 15
2022 IS 43 42 3 3 8 2 0 86 11 35
2022 IS-03 75 11 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2022 IS-04 23 60 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 10
2020 IS 45 47 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 50
2020 IS-03 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 62 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 46 49 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2019 IS-03 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 IS 13 40 24 13 7 2 0 55 20 40
2024 IS-03 7 41 39 8 6 0 0 48 14 15
2024 IS-04 0 48 8 23 14 7 0 52 40 15
2022 IS 26 32 16 18 4 5 0 60 23 35
2022 IS-03 50 23 16 0 0 11 0 82 0 15
2022 IS-04 0 40 17 28 15 0 0 40 44 10
2020 IS 36 48 6 6 2 2 0 86 8 50
2020 IS-03 44 39 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 62 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 15
2019 IS 35 43 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 35
2019 IS-03 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 IS 17 38 29 8 8 0 0 16 56 40
2024 IS-03 21 34 38 6 0 0 0 6 56 15
2024 IS-04 14 38 40 8 0 0 0 8 52 15
2022 IS 11 28 24 24 12 0 0 37 39 35
2022 IS-03 0 21 24 40 15 0 0 55 21 15
2022 IS-04 19 30 32 8 10 0 0 18 50 10
2020 IS 8 18 54 12 8 0 0 20 26 50
2020 IS-03 0 22 56 11 11 0 0 22 22 20
2020 IS-04 8 23 54 15 0 0 0 15 31 15
2019 IS 5 22 51 22 0 0 0 22 27 35
2019 IS-03 0 23 46 31 0 0 0 31 23 15
2019 IS-04 20 10 60 10 0 0 0 10 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 58 14 21 0 5 0 2 5 74 40
2024 IS-03 42 11 41 0 0 0 6 0 56 15
2024 IS-04 74 18 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 15
2022 IS 24 24 31 9 12 0 0 21 48 35
2022 IS-03 6 22 35 15 23 0 0 37 27 15
2022 IS-04 32 23 25 10 10 0 0 20 55 10
2020 IS 18 32 24 18 6 0 2 24 51 50
2020 IS-03 11 22 33 17 17 0 0 33 33 20
2020 IS-04 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 8 69 15
2019 IS 24 30 27 11 5 0 3 17 56 35
2019 IS-03 8 38 23 8 15 0 8 25 50 15
2019 IS-04 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 20 32 32 9 5 0 2 14 54 40
2024 IS-03 12 29 41 13 0 0 6 14 43 15
2024 IS-04 22 38 29 11 0 0 0 11 60 15
2022 IS 16 21 35 26 2 0 0 28 37 35
2022 IS-03 0 11 24 59 6 0 0 65 11 15
2022 IS-04 37 8 48 8 0 0 0 8 44 10
2020 IS 12 12 50 22 2 0 2 24 24 50
2020 IS-03 6 11 39 39 6 0 0 44 17 20
2020 IS-04 31 8 54 8 0 0 0 8 38 15
2019 IS 3 24 41 30 3 0 0 32 27 35
2019 IS-03 0 0 62 31 8 0 0 38 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 20 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 70 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 38 17 14 7 0 0 21 62 40
2024 IS-03 6 47 22 20 6 0 0 25 52 15
2024 IS-04 35 29 16 19 0 0 0 19 65 15
2022 IS 27 12 34 11 17 0 0 28 39 35
2022 IS-03 0 6 46 5 43 0 0 49 6 15
2022 IS-04 52 17 24 8 0 0 0 8 68 10
2020 IS 22 20 16 26 14 0 2 41 43 50
2020 IS-03 11 11 17 33 28 0 0 61 22 20
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 15 15 0 0 31 54 15
2019 IS 16 27 19 30 8 0 0 38 43 35
2019 IS-03 0 15 23 54 8 0 0 62 15 15
2019 IS-04 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 20 70 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 7 24 26 20 16 5 2 39 33 40
2024 IS-03 6 12 48 20 8 0 6 30 19 15
2024 IS-04 14 38 13 11 8 15 0 22 62 15
2022 IS 21 13 19 16 25 0 6 44 36 35
2022 IS-03 6 21 20 11 41 0 0 53 27 15
2022 IS-04 42 15 0 24 10 0 9 37 63 10
2020 IS 6 18 32 30 10 2 2 42 25 50
2020 IS-03 0 6 56 22 11 6 0 35 6 20
2020 IS-04 15 31 23 15 15 0 0 31 46 15
2019 IS 17 11 33 28 11 0 0 39 28 35
2019 IS-03 0 0 42 42 17 0 0 58 0 10
2019 IS-04 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 10 60 10
2019 IS-05 30 0 20 40 10 0 0 50 30 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 28 18 25 15 9 2 2 26 48 40
2024 IS-03 19 21 27 32 0 0 0 32 40 15
2024 IS-04 43 16 25 0 8 8 0 9 64 15
2022 IS 15 23 24 27 9 0 3 37 38 35
2022 IS-03 6 14 28 47 6 0 0 53 20 15
2022 IS-04 34 23 15 8 10 0 9 20 63 10
2020 IS 8 30 36 22 4 0 0 26 38 50
2020 IS-03 0 22 44 33 0 0 0 33 22 20
2020 IS-04 23 31 31 8 8 0 0 15 54 15
2019 IS 14 22 41 22 3 0 0 24 35 35
2019 IS-03 0 15 38 38 8 0 0 46 15 15
2019 IS-04 40 10 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 10
2019 IS-05 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 10 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 5 22 20 33 19 0 0 52 27 40
2024 IS-03 6 21 6 51 17 0 0 68 26 15
2024 IS-04 8 24 36 25 8 0 0 33 31 15
2022 IS 3 4 39 32 18 0 3 52 7 35
2022 IS-03 0 0 53 13 34 0 0 47 0 15
2022 IS-04 10 15 32 35 8 0 0 43 25 10
2020 IS 4 18 30 40 8 0 0 48 22 50
2020 IS-03 0 11 22 61 6 0 0 67 11 20
2020 IS-04 8 23 38 15 15 0 0 31 31 15
2019 IS 3 24 46 22 5 0 0 27 27 35
2019 IS-03 0 0 77 15 8 0 0 23 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 40 20 30 0 0 0 30 50 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 40 10 0 0 0 10 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 5 12 33 20 30 0 0 17 50 40
2024 IS-03 0 21 50 7 22 0 0 21 29 15
2024 IS-04 0 11 15 16 58 0 0 11 74 15
2022 IS 5 27 23 19 24 2 0 33 44 35
2022 IS-03 13 33 43 6 0 5 0 49 6 15
2022 IS-04 0 8 9 32 51 0 0 8 83 10
2020 IS 22 39 12 20 4 2 0 63 25 50
2020 IS-03 33 39 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 20
2020 IS-04 0 46 0 38 15 0 0 46 54 15
2019 IS 22 35 22 16 5 0 0 57 22 35
2019 IS-03 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 IS-04 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 20 50 10 20 0 0 20 30 10

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 IS 53 15 7 9 16 0 0 68 25 40
2024 IS-03 55 23 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 15
2024 IS-04 38 11 0 16 35 0 0 48 52 15
2022 IS 45 27 8 11 10 0 0 71 21 35
2022 IS-03 53 34 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2022 IS-04 33 7 17 18 25 0 0 40 43 10
2020 IS 42 36 10 2 8 2 0 80 10 50
2020 IS-03 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 46 8 0 23 0 0 69 23 15
2019 IS 41 35 8 14 3 0 0 76 16 35
2019 IS-03 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 IS-04 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 20 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 45 25 10 6 14 0 0 70 20 40
2024 IS-03 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2024 IS-04 30 33 7 7 22 0 0 64 29 15
2022 IS 54 21 0 12 13 0 0 75 25 35
2022 IS-03 64 30 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 IS-04 48 8 0 10 34 0 0 56 44 10
2020 IS 52 30 8 6 2 2 0 84 8 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 15
2019 IS 30 46 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 35
2019 IS-03 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS-04 10 70 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 36 33 20 5 5 3 0 70 10 40
2024 IS-03 32 28 33 7 0 0 0 60 7 15
2024 IS-04 30 41 7 0 14 8 0 77 15 15
2022 IS 52 23 14 0 8 2 0 77 9 35
2022 IS-03 64 11 18 0 0 6 0 80 0 15
2022 IS-04 40 18 24 0 18 0 0 58 18 10
2020 IS 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 15
2019 IS 51 32 11 3 0 3 0 86 3 35
2019 IS-03 62 31 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 21 30 20 10 17 4 0 52 27 35
2024 IS-03 19 42 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 15
2024 IS-04 0 26 16 14 32 12 0 29 53 10
2022 IS 31 27 7 24 11 0 0 58 35 35
2022 IS-03 58 18 6 13 6 0 0 76 18 15
2022 IS-04 8 23 17 45 7 0 0 31 52 10
2020 IS 37 37 20 6 0 0 0 73 6 50
2020 IS-03 50 28 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 20
2020 IS-04 25 33 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 10
2019 IS 32 51 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 35
2019 IS-03 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 11 40 17 14 5 12 0 58 22 40
2024 IS-03 19 32 21 9 0 20 0 63 11 15
2024 IS-04 0 38 7 27 16 11 0 43 49 15
2022 IS 35 38 14 2 7 3 0 76 10 35
2022 IS-03 55 34 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2022 IS-04 23 28 33 0 15 0 0 51 15 10
2020 IS 38 26 26 0 6 2 2 67 6 50
2020 IS-03 44 17 33 0 0 6 0 65 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 23 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 15
2019 IS 41 35 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 35
2019 IS-03 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 31 10 24 10 2 0 56 34 40
2024 IS-03 33 43 14 0 6 5 0 80 6 15
2024 IS-04 7 26 0 45 23 0 0 33 67 15
2022 IS 40 29 12 9 11 0 0 68 20 35
2022 IS-03 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 IS-04 16 32 17 10 25 0 0 48 35 10
2020 IS 60 24 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 38 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 54 32 5 8 0 0 0 86 8 35
2019 IS-03 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 40 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10

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 IS 33 30 15 5 5 7 5 72 11 40
2024 IS-03 37 20 21 6 0 11 6 68 7 15
2024 IS-04 0 48 15 8 14 8 8 57 26 15
2022 IS 62 16 7 8 3 2 2 82 11 35
2022 IS-03 70 6 6 13 0 0 6 80 14 15
2022 IS-04 58 8 15 9 10 0 0 66 19 10

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 IS 34 30 9 13 7 2 5 68 22 40
2024 IS-03 43 20 12 14 0 6 6 71 16 15
2024 IS-04 0 48 7 15 23 0 8 52 41 15
2022 IS 56 27 4 5 3 2 2 87 8 35
2022 IS-03 61 22 6 5 0 0 6 88 6 15
2022 IS-04 50 24 8 9 10 0 0 73 19 10

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 IS 9 22 36 18 2 10 2 35 24 40
2024 IS-03 13 33 43 0 0 6 6 52 0 15
2024 IS-04 0 0 38 44 8 11 0 0 57 15
2022 IS 36 22 16 15 0 12 0 65 17 35
2022 IS-03 47 27 14 5 0 6 0 79 6 15
2022 IS-04 39 10 15 27 0 9 0 54 29 10
2020 IS 38 24 28 4 2 2 2 65 6 50
2020 IS-03 50 6 39 0 0 6 0 59 0 20
2020 IS-04 31 31 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 15

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 IS 24 47 16 6 5 2 0 72 11 40
2024 IS-03 27 47 12 9 0 6 0 78 9 15
2024 IS-04 0 50 28 7 14 0 0 50 22 15
2022 IS 56 13 13 10 3 2 2 73 13 35
2022 IS-03 67 15 7 5 0 0 6 86 6 15
2022 IS-04 50 8 24 8 10 0 0 58 18 10
2020 IS 48 28 10 4 2 6 2 83 7 50
2020 IS-03 44 28 17 0 0 11 0 81 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 31 0 15 8 8 0 75 25 15

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 IS 8 7 32 2 11 29 10 26 21 40
2024 IS-03 0 7 34 0 20 34 5 12 33 15
2024 IS-04 0 8 38 6 8 30 11 13 24 15
2022 IS 12 13 20 2 6 47 0 46 15 35
2022 IS-03 30 14 5 5 7 38 0 71 21 15
2022 IS-04 0 15 41 0 10 34 0 22 15 10

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 IS 37 19 14 10 13 3 4 60 25 40
2024 IS-03 46 22 20 0 0 0 11 77 0 15
2024 IS-04 23 26 0 23 20 8 0 53 47 15
2022 IS 39 21 19 2 17 0 2 61 19 35
2022 IS-03 58 12 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 15
2022 IS-04 24 9 18 8 34 0 7 35 45 10
2020 IS 26 34 18 6 4 10 2 68 11 50
2020 IS-03 22 39 28 0 0 11 0 69 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 31 8 15 15 8 8 55 36 15
2019 IS 24 32 5 16 11 8 3 64 30 35
2019 IS-03 38 23 0 15 0 15 8 80 20 15
2019 IS-04 0 50 0 20 20 10 0 56 44 10
2019 IS-05 20 30 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 7 41 14 23 15 0 0 48 38 40
2024 IS-03 7 38 12 29 14 0 0 45 43 15
2024 IS-04 0 34 15 23 28 0 0 34 51 15
2022 IS 17 41 12 16 11 3 0 60 28 35
2022 IS-03 29 52 11 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2022 IS-04 7 33 9 36 15 0 0 40 51 10
2020 IS 34 36 10 8 8 4 0 73 17 50
2020 IS-03 39 39 0 11 0 11 0 88 13 20
2020 IS-04 23 31 15 8 23 0 0 54 31 15
2019 IS 24 35 16 11 11 3 0 61 22 35
2019 IS-03 31 31 23 8 0 8 0 67 8 15
2019 IS-04 30 40 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 26 32 12 13 4 0 41 26 40
2024 IS-03 13 39 30 12 6 0 0 52 18 15
2024 IS-04 0 31 22 8 28 11 0 35 40 15
2022 IS 32 22 25 5 14 2 0 56 19 35
2022 IS-03 54 19 21 0 0 6 0 78 0 10
2022 IS-04 7 34 18 15 25 0 0 41 41 10
2020 IS 38 34 10 12 4 2 0 73 16 50
2020 IS-03 44 39 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 20
2020 IS-04 31 31 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 15
2019 IS 27 43 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 35
2019 IS-03 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 15
2019 IS-04 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 8 15 21 21 24 12 0 25 51 35
2024 IS-03 7 27 23 15 14 14 0 39 34 15
2024 IS-04 0 0 22 38 30 11 0 0 76 15
2022 IS 23 20 6 19 23 8 0 47 46 35
2022 IS-03 36 34 0 11 7 12 0 79 21 15
2022 IS-04 0 16 9 33 42 0 0 16 75 10
2020 IS 20 20 20 22 8 10 0 44 33 50
2020 IS-03 33 17 17 11 0 22 0 64 14 20
2020 IS-04 8 31 0 46 15 0 0 38 62 15
2019 IS 24 8 19 16 19 11 3 38 41 35
2019 IS-03 31 15 23 15 0 15 0 55 18 15
2019 IS-04 10 10 10 20 20 20 10 29 57 10
2019 IS-05 10 0 30 20 40 0 0 10 60 10

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 IS 29 52 2 17 0 0 0 81 17 40
2024 IS-03 42 39 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 15
2024 IS-04 7 71 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 15
2022 IS 50 40 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 35
2022 IS-03 63 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 IS-04 24 51 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 10
2020 IS 42 44 2 10 2 0 0 86 12 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
2020 IS-04 31 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15

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 IS 12 28 14 14 34 0 0 39 47 35
2024 IS-03 6 37 14 7 35 0 0 43 43 15
2024 IS-04 7 34 6 14 39 0 0 41 53 15
2022 IS 47 28 9 11 2 0 3 77 14 35
2022 IS-03 51 37 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2022 IS-04 50 17 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 10
2020 IS 38 38 8 14 2 0 0 76 16 50
2020 IS-03 39 50 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 IS-04 31 38 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 15
2019 IS 49 35 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 35
2019 IS-03 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 18 39 15 16 12 0 0 56 28 35
2024 IS-03 6 49 15 24 6 0 0 55 30 15
2024 IS-04 7 40 28 9 16 0 0 47 25 15
2022 IS 51 36 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 35
2022 IS-03 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 52 26 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2020 IS 54 30 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 50
2020 IS-03 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 IS-04 15 69 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 IS 54 32 8 5 0 0 0 86 5 35
2019 IS-03 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 IS-05 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 IS 62 16 9 8 5 0 2 79 12 40
2024 IS-03 57 19 6 7 12 0 0 76 18 15
2024 IS-04 54 24 8 8 0 0 6 83 9 15

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 IS 69 13 5 11 2 0 0 82 13 40
2024 IS-03 70 6 6 13 6 0 0 76 18 15
2024 IS-04 61 32 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

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 IS 87 2 7 0 2 0 2 90 2 40
2024 IS-03 89 0 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2024 IS-04 79 0 15 0 0 0 6 84 0 15
2022 IS 86 12 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 35
2022 IS-03 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 IS 81 5 3 0 0 0 11 97 0 35
2019 IS-03 69 8 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 15
2019 IS-04 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 IS-05 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 34 21 8 5 6 2 63 14 35
2024 IS-03 27 41 20 0 12 0 0 68 12 15
2024 IS-04 18 33 25 0 0 18 7 67 0 10
2022 IS 43 33 12 10 0 2 0 78 10 35
2022 IS-03 52 23 11 7 0 6 0 80 8 15
2022 IS-04 44 41 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 10
2020 IS 52 26 14 2 0 6 0 83 2 50
2020 IS-03 50 39 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 IS 51 14 24 8 0 3 0 67 8 35
2019 IS-03 54 15 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 10 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10

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 IS 18 82 40
2024 IS-03 0 100 15
2024 IS-04 35 65 15
2022 IS-03 0 100 15
2020 IS 14 86 50
2020 IS-03 0 100 20
2019 IS 19 81 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS-04 0 0 23 13 22 41 0 0 60 15
2022 IS-04 0 0 25 9 25 41 0 0 58 10
2020 IS 18 16 16 6 8 28 8 53 22 50
2020 IS-03 33 11 11 0 0 39 6 80 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 0 23 15 15 23 8 22 44 15
2019 IS 22 8 24 5 8 27 5 44 20 35
2019 IS-03 38 15 23 0 0 23 0 70 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 10 30 0 10 30 10 33 17 10
2019 IS-05 0 0 20 20 20 30 10 0 67 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS-04 0 7 18 38 22 15 0 8 71 15
2022 IS 21 38 20 6 7 6 0 63 15 35
2020 IS 35 20 16 8 10 8 2 61 20 50
2020 IS-03 59 24 12 0 0 6 0 88 0 15
2020 IS-04 23 15 15 15 15 15 0 45 36 15
2019 IS 30 27 22 14 0 5 3 62 15 35
2019 IS-03 46 31 8 0 0 15 0 91 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 IS-05 0 30 30 30 0 0 10 33 33 10

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 IS-03 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS-04 0 0 16 13 22 48 0 0 68 15
2022 IS-04 0 16 24 9 18 33 0 24 40 10
2020 IS 27 12 22 2 4 29 4 58 9 50
2020 IS-03 33 11 17 0 0 33 6 73 0 20
2020 IS-04 25 0 33 8 8 25 0 33 22 10
2019 IS 22 14 22 0 3 35 5 59 5 35
2019 IS-03 38 15 23 0 0 23 0 70 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 0 30 0 0 50 10 25 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 30 10 0 10 40 10 60 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 20 29 11 15 10 15 0 58 29 35
2024 IS-04 0 7 14 38 22 18 0 9 74 15
2022 IS 29 37 12 6 8 8 0 71 16 35
2022 IS-03 55 34 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 15
2020 IS 41 22 16 6 4 8 2 70 11 50
2020 IS-03 56 28 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 8 15 23 8 8 0 50 33 15
2019 IS 38 27 14 3 0 16 3 80 3 35
2019 IS-03 62 15 8 0 0 15 0 91 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 20 10 0 0 30 0 86 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 20 10 0 10 10 63 13 10

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 IS 15 85 35
2024 IS-03 9 91 15
2024 IS-04 22 78 10
2022 IS 4 96 35
2022 IS-03 0 100 15
2022 IS-04 15 85 10
2020 IS 12 88 50
2020 IS-03 11 89 20
2020 IS-04 23 77 15
2019 IS 11 89 35
2019 IS-03 15 85 15
2019 IS-04 20 80 10
2019 IS-05 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 35 41 4 14 3 2 0 78 18 40
2024 IS-03 38 44 0 5 8 6 0 86 14 15
2024 IS-04 29 34 7 30 0 0 0 62 30 15
2022 IS 58 24 5 8 6 0 0 82 13 35
2022 IS-03 76 5 6 5 7 0 0 82 13 15
2022 IS-04 66 8 8 7 10 0 0 74 18 10
2020 IS 50 34 4 6 0 2 4 89 6 50
2020 IS-03 56 22 11 6 0 0 6 82 6 20
2020 IS-04 23 62 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 15
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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 IS 45 31 6 7 7 5 0 80 14 40
2024 IS-03 50 26 8 5 0 12 0 86 6 15
2024 IS-04 37 28 8 14 13 0 0 65 27 15
2022 IS 56 31 5 2 6 0 0 87 8 35
2022 IS-03 76 11 0 5 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 IS-04 40 43 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 IS 66 20 2 6 6 0 0 86 12 50
2020 IS-03 72 22 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
2020 IS-04 46 31 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 15

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 IS 3 13 17 12 33 0 23 58 20 40
2024 IS-03 7 14 13 7 43 0 17 59 25 15
2024 IS-04 0 22 23 27 7 0 21 44 27 15
2022 IS 3 0 8 4 46 17 22 83 5 35
2022 IS-03 0 0 7 6 33 36 18 84 0 15
2022 IS-04 10 0 16 8 42 0 24 65 13 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 23 33 18 15 7 4 0 58 23 40
2024 IS-03 31 44 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 15
2024 IS-04 7 29 13 25 14 11 0 41 44 15
2022 IS 19 57 5 5 12 2 0 78 17 35
2022 IS-03 27 67 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2022 IS-04 18 57 0 8 18 0 0 75 25 10
2020 IS 47 45 2 2 2 2 0 94 4 50
2020 IS-03 61 33 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 38 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 15
2019 IS 43 40 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 35
2019 IS-03 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 0 24 24 38 14 40
2024 IS-03 0 24 26 34 16 15
2024 IS-04 0 18 15 45 23 15
2022 IS 4 15 50 19 11 35
2022 IS-03 0 14 80 5 0 15
2022 IS-04 15 15 25 7 37 10

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 IS 61 18 7 6 5 2 0 81 12 40
2024 IS-03 71 6 18 0 0 6 0 81 0 15
2024 IS-04 30 48 0 7 14 0 0 78 22 15
2022 IS 64 20 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 35
2022 IS-03 76 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 IS-04 56 16 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2020 IS 66 18 8 0 4 4 0 88 4 50
2020 IS-03 78 11 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 20
2020 IS-04 46 23 8 0 15 8 0 75 17 15

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 IS 31 36 6 5 18 5 0 71 23 40
2024 IS-03 38 38 8 0 5 12 0 86 6 15
2024 IS-04 23 28 8 15 28 0 0 50 42 15
2022 IS 54 22 3 8 13 0 0 76 22 35
2022 IS-03 70 17 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2022 IS-04 41 23 10 8 18 0 0 65 25 10
2020 IS 48 28 8 2 14 0 0 76 16 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 IS-04 38 23 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 15

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 IS 5 27 24 17 27 0 0 32 44 40
2024 IS-03 0 46 24 14 16 0 0 46 30 15
2024 IS-04 0 15 18 24 44 0 0 15 67 15
2022 IS 20 34 15 10 19 2 0 55 30 35
2022 IS-03 38 31 19 5 0 6 0 74 6 15
2022 IS-04 15 24 9 7 44 0 0 39 52 10
2020 IS 40 40 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 50
2020 IS-03 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 IS-04 38 15 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 15
2019 IS 24 41 16 14 5 0 0 65 19 35
2019 IS-03 31 31 31 0 8 0 0 62 8 15
2019 IS-04 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 10 40 10 0 0 40 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2019 IS 9 27 36 0 18 0 9 40 20 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
2024 IS 28 35 19 6 10 0 2 28 72 40
2024 IS-03 42 47 11 0 0 0 0 42 58 15
2024 IS-04 27 21 23 13 16 0 0 27 73 15
2022 IS 37 30 11 16 7 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 36 53 5 0 6 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 26 23 0 36 15 0 0 10
2020 IS 36 22 24 16 2 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 39 11 22 28 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 8 31 23 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 38 19 19 14 11 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 38 31 15 15 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 20 30 10 20 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 10 20 20 20 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 12 28 14 16 30 0 0 12 88 40
2024 IS-03 6 54 13 0 27 0 0 6 94 15
2024 IS-04 8 18 21 31 22 0 0 8 92 15
2022 IS 17 27 27 13 15 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 13 31 49 7 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 8 41 0 36 15 0 0 10
2020 IS 22 16 34 14 14 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 28 22 33 6 11 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 8 38 23 15 0 0 15
2019 IS 22 43 22 8 5 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 30 50 10 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 50 10 20 20 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 9 21 33 9 25 0 2 10 90 40
2024 IS-03 6 40 28 0 20 0 6 6 94 15
2024 IS-04 0 15 48 14 22 0 0 0 100 15
2022 IS 16 34 19 17 14 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 28 54 18 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 16 23 0 43 18 0 0 10
2020 IS 18 32 20 18 12 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 22 44 11 17 6 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 8 31 15 15 31 0 0 15
2019 IS 11 62 14 14 0 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 15 77 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 40 20 40 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 14 14 23 17 30 0 2 15 85 40
2024 IS-03 12 36 27 0 20 0 6 12 88 15
2024 IS-04 8 0 31 32 29 0 0 8 92 15
2022 IS 8 39 19 15 19 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 7 62 18 6 7 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 19 8 23 18 33 0 0 10
2020 IS 28 28 18 12 14 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 39 39 11 6 6 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 8 31 31 8 23 0 0 15
2019 IS 24 24 24 16 11 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 23 31 23 15 8 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 10 40 20 20 10 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 10 30 20 20 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 40 16 15 12 13 0 3 41 59 35
2024 IS-03 59 14 0 14 14 0 0 59 41 15
2024 IS-04 26 31 21 8 6 0 8 28 72 15
2022 IS 53 24 9 5 6 0 2 35
2022 IS-03 71 23 0 0 0 0 6 15
2022 IS-04 43 33 15 9 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 51 22 10 10 6 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 15
2020 IS-04 23 23 23 31 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 49 30 11 8 3 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 30 10 20 10 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 19 27 18 11 25 0 0 19 81 35
2024 IS-03 20 26 26 0 27 0 0 20 80 15
2024 IS-04 18 31 8 14 29 0 0 18 82 15
2022 IS 27 27 21 13 11 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 27 25 48 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 24 42 7 9 18 0 0 10
2020 IS 32 18 22 14 14 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 39 22 17 17 6 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 23 23 23 8 23 0 0 15
2019 IS 43 27 11 14 5 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 20 0 40 20 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 16 20 30 12 20 0 2 16 84 35
2024 IS-03 12 43 26 0 14 0 6 12 88 15
2024 IS-04 12 8 23 25 33 0 0 12 88 10
2022 IS 24 45 15 2 13 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 33 56 5 0 6 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 16 24 25 8 27 0 0 10
2020 IS 28 40 18 8 6 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 39 44 11 6 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 8 46 15 15 15 0 0 15
2019 IS 35 38 19 8 0 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 23 15 18 13 31 0 0 23 77 40
2024 IS-03 14 32 34 0 20 0 0 14 86 15
2024 IS-04 19 7 13 22 38 0 0 19 81 15
2022 IS 31 30 20 5 15 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 49 23 28 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 26 32 10 9 23 0 0 10
2020 IS 24 26 26 18 6 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 28 39 17 17 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 8 31 31 23 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 19 43 22 16 0 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 13 18 20 25 0 0 24 76 40
2024 IS-03 25 26 29 6 14 0 0 25 75 15
2024 IS-04 11 7 13 29 39 0 0 11 89 15
2022 IS 30 24 19 11 16 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 48 17 23 5 7 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 16 32 8 10 34 0 0 10
2020 IS 29 35 18 10 8 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 28 50 22 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 8 38 15 15 23 0 0 15
2019 IS 30 30 24 14 3 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 0 20 40 30 10 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 42 26 6 7 19 0 0 42 58 40
2024 IS-03 57 31 0 7 6 0 0 57 43 15
2024 IS-04 19 30 7 8 36 0 0 19 81 15
2022 IS 41 21 5 25 8 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 57 30 0 13 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 24 25 7 17 27 0 0 10
2020 IS 52 28 12 4 4 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 56 33 11 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 54 15 15 8 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 51 24 19 5 0 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 10

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 IS 52 15 14 6 11 0 2 53 47 40
2024 IS-03 56 21 18 0 6 0 0 56 44 15
2024 IS-04 50 7 8 14 15 0 6 53 47 15
2022 IS 56 21 12 3 8 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 68 14 5 7 5 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 50 25 15 0 9 0 0 10
2020 IS 32 28 20 14 6 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 39 39 6 11 6 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 15 38 15 15 0 0 15

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 IS 37 22 18 4 19 0 0 37 63 35
2024 IS-03 41 26 14 0 18 0 0 41 59 15
2024 IS-04 27 28 23 8 14 0 0 27 73 15
2022 IS 52 23 9 8 8 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 43 17 15 18 7 0 0 10
2020 IS 32 28 24 12 4 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 28 44 22 6 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 38 23 8 15 15 0 0 15
2019 IS 35 41 19 3 3 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 28 11 11 18 30 0 2 28 72 40
2024 IS-03 37 12 12 19 21 0 0 37 63 15
2024 IS-04 14 18 0 14 54 0 0 14 86 15
2022 IS 50 9 14 15 7 0 5 35
2022 IS-03 55 6 6 29 5 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 50 15 19 0 8 0 8 10
2020 IS 53 27 10 6 4 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 15
2020 IS-04 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 58 22 17 3 0 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 10

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 IS 53 17 12 8 11 0 0 53 47 40
2024 IS-03 61 13 13 0 14 0 0 61 39 15
2024 IS-04 47 23 14 0 16 0 0 47 53 15
2022 IS 60 33 5 2 0 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 55 38 0 7 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 42 30 18 8 2 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 15 23 46 8 8 0 0 15

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 IS 64 27 0 2 5 0 2 65 35 35
2024 IS-03 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 74 26 15
2024 IS-04 48 37 0 0 14 0 0 48 52 15

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 IS 54 16 7 11 10 0 2 55 45 35
2024 IS-03 65 7 0 22 6 0 0 65 35 15
2024 IS-04 41 14 16 7 22 0 0 41 59 15

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 IS 63 22 9 0 7 0 0 63 37 40
2024 IS-03 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 18 15
2024 IS-04 41 31 13 0 14 0 0 41 59 15
2022 IS 78 8 7 0 3 3 2 35
2022 IS-03 89 5 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 49 8 16 0 10 9 8 10
2020 IS 86 4 8 0 2 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 69 0 23 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 76 0 16 5 3 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 85 0 8 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 70 0 20 0 10 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 60 0 30 10 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 56 14 11 10 9 0 0 56 44 40
2024 IS-03 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 69 31 15
2024 IS-04 47 8 12 17 16 0 0 47 53 15
2022 IS 55 19 18 6 3 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 39 9 22 19 10 0 0 10
2020 IS 73 16 6 2 0 0 2 50
2020 IS-03 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 42 33 8 8 0 0 8 10
2019 IS 49 38 8 3 3 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 51 21 12 6 7 0 2 52 48 40
2024 IS-03 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 74 26 15
2024 IS-04 26 22 24 6 16 0 6 27 73 15
2022 IS 66 12 3 11 5 3 0 35
2022 IS-03 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 39 8 9 18 18 9 0 10
2020 IS 66 14 16 0 4 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 54 15 15 0 15 0 0 15
2019 IS 53 22 8 8 6 3 0 35
2019 IS-03 69 8 8 8 0 8 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 30 0 0 20 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 52 13 6 2 2 0 24 69 31 35
2024 IS-03 65 6 0 0 0 0 29 92 8 15
2024 IS-04 54 7 0 0 0 0 39 89 11 10
2022 IS 62 5 3 3 0 0 26 35
2022 IS-03 72 5 0 0 0 0 23 15
2022 IS-04 41 0 0 0 0 0 59 10
2020 IS 59 14 2 2 2 0 20 50
2020 IS-03 78 6 0 0 0 0 17 20
2020 IS-04 38 8 0 0 8 0 46 15
2019 IS 73 8 3 3 3 0 11 35
2019 IS-03 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 IS-04 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 10
2019 IS-05 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 66 21 2 3 3 0 5 70 30 35
2024 IS-03 63 31 0 0 0 0 6 67 33 15
2024 IS-04 66 10 0 9 8 0 8 71 29 10
2022 IS 71 18 6 0 0 0 5 35
2022 IS-03 80 13 0 0 0 0 7 10
2022 IS-04 50 34 7 0 0 0 8 10
2020 IS 80 14 2 2 2 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 81 11 5 0 0 0 3 35
2019 IS-03 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 IS-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 41 21 22 3 11 0 2 42 58 40
2024 IS-03 51 17 18 0 14 0 0 51 49 15
2024 IS-04 33 29 6 9 16 0 8 35 65 15
2022 IS 61 18 13 3 6 0 0 35
2022 IS-03 71 13 9 0 7 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 26 32 23 9 10 0 0 10
2020 IS 70 10 8 4 8 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 67 6 11 0 17 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 77 8 8 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 81 11 3 3 0 0 3 35
2019 IS-03 85 0 0 8 0 0 8 15
2019 IS-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 10
2019 IS-05 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 42 15 3 8 0 0 33 67 40
2024 IS-03 39 56 6 0 0 0 0 39 61 15
2024 IS-04 7 46 15 9 23 0 0 7 93 15
2022 IS 53 35 7 0 3 3 0 35
2022 IS-03 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 IS-04 47 18 16 0 10 9 0 10
2020 IS 54 24 12 6 4 0 0 50
2020 IS-03 56 11 17 17 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 31 54 8 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 61 28 8 0 3 0 0 35
2019 IS-03 46 46 0 0 8 0 0 15

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 IS 3 27 26 25 19 0 0 29 44 40
2024 IS-03 7 40 25 19 8 0 0 47 27 15
2024 IS-04 0 11 31 28 30 0 0 11 58 15
2022 IS 13 19 39 16 14 0 0 32 29 35
2022 IS-03 0 32 61 7 0 0 0 32 7 15
2022 IS-04 0 15 31 28 25 0 0 15 53 10
2020 IS 18 34 30 18 0 0 0 52 18 50
2020 IS-03 22 44 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 20
2020 IS-04 8 23 38 31 0 0 0 31 31 15
2019 IS 30 43 22 5 0 0 0 73 5 35
2019 IS-03 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 IS-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 IS-05 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 31 25 28 13 2 0 0 16 56 40
2024 IS-03 27 27 12 33 0 0 0 33 54 15
2024 IS-04 37 30 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 15
2022 IS 19 17 38 13 14 0 0 27 36 35
2022 IS-03 0 11 71 18 0 0 0 18 11 15
2022 IS-04 44 15 25 0 15 0 0 15 60 10
2020 IS 10 26 38 18 8 0 0 26 36 50
2020 IS-03 6 11 44 33 6 0 0 39 17 20
2020 IS-04 23 23 46 8 0 0 0 8 46 15
2019 IS 3 22 43 22 11 0 0 32 24 35
2019 IS-03 0 0 69 31 0 0 0 31 0 15
2019 IS-04 0 30 30 20 20 0 0 40 30 10
2019 IS-05 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 20 60 10
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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 IS 24 52 40
2024 IS-03 11 69 15
2024 IS-04 29 42 15
2022 IS 21 68 35
2022 IS-03 0 78 15
2022 IS-04 33 60 10
2020 IS 22 59 50
2020 IS-03 22 67 20
2020 IS-04 25 42 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 46 54 10
2020 IS 45 55 10

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 IS 36 10 11 5 7 5 26 53 47 40
2024 IS-03 57 11 6 7 0 8 11 71 29 15
2024 IS-04 21 15 15 0 8 0 40 36 64 15
2022 IS 54 15 7 11 2 2 10 35
2022 IS-03 71 6 6 0 0 6 11 15
2022 IS-04 36 17 15 17 7 0 8 10
2020 IS 46 22 10 4 8 2 8 50
2020 IS-03 39 33 11 0 11 0 6 20
2020 IS-04 31 23 15 15 8 8 0 15
2019 IS 57 11 14 5 3 0 11 35
2019 IS-03 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 15
2019 IS-04 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 10
2019 IS-05 20 20 20 0 10 0 30 10

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 IS 0 10 18 8 46 0 18 12 66 10
2020 IS 0 18 55 18 9 0 0 18 27 10

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 IS 0 11 11 10 60 0 9 12 77 10
2020 IS 0 18 27 18 36 0 0 18 55 10
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