2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Veterans Affairs Canada by Question 99. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 1555
2024 Term 48 34 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 350
2024 Student 42 28 13 0 17 0 0 70 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 38 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 1655
2022 Term 58 32 4 3 3 0 0 89 6 345
2022 Casual 52 28 11 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2022 Student 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 1830
2020 Term 57 31 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 480
2020 Casual 64 20 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2020 Student 38 21 21 17 3 0 0 59 21 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 38 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 1820
2019 Term 51 36 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 245
2019 Student 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 35 11 11 9 0 0 68 21 1550
2024 Term 47 32 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 350
2024 Student 45 34 0 9 12 0 0 79 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 11 11 8 0 0 71 18 1655
2022 Term 53 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 345
2022 Casual 72 0 11 10 8 0 0 72 18 10
2022 Student 70 18 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 38 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 1825
2020 Term 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 475
2020 Casual 59 22 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 25
2020 Student 38 34 17 10 0 0 0 72 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 35 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 1820
2019 Term 40 38 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 245
2019 Student 47 18 18 16 2 0 0 64 18 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 32 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 1550
2024 Term 63 26 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 345
2024 Student 42 21 6 15 9 0 6 68 25 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 1655
2022 Term 71 22 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 345
2022 Casual 64 11 10 16 0 0 0 75 16 10
2022 Student 70 10 12 8 0 0 0 79 8 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1815
2020 Term 69 23 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 470
2020 Casual 65 19 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2020 Student 32 36 21 7 4 0 0 68 11 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 30 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 1805
2019 Term 60 30 7 2 0 0 0 91 3 245
2019 Student 53 20 18 7 2 0 0 73 9 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 37 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1550
2024 Term 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 345
2024 Student 43 40 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 1655
2022 Term 66 25 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 345
2022 Casual 53 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Student 60 28 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 37 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 1830
2020 Term 69 23 5 1 1 0 0 92 3 475
2020 Casual 66 26 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2020 Student 41 48 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 34 10 7 3 0 0 80 9 1820
2019 Term 59 31 6 3 0 0 0 90 4 245
2019 Student 47 36 4 4 9 0 0 82 13 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 32 14 10 9 0 0 68 19 1555
2024 Term 59 28 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 350
2024 Student 73 15 3 0 9 0 0 88 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 32 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 1655
2022 Term 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 345
2022 Casual 45 40 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Student 72 12 8 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 30 13 7 5 0 0 75 11 1825
2020 Term 74 18 4 1 1 2 0 94 1 475
2020 Casual 75 18 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2020 Student 59 28 7 3 0 3 0 89 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 1810
2019 Term 57 30 6 4 2 1 0 88 5 245
2019 Student 49 33 11 2 4 0 0 82 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 32 14 11 8 0 0 67 20 1550
2024 Term 55 31 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 350
2024 Student 68 15 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 1655
2022 Term 63 28 4 3 3 0 0 91 6 345
2022 Casual 45 28 0 27 0 0 0 73 27 10
2022 Student 72 12 8 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 32 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1820
2020 Term 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 470
2020 Casual 70 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 Student 59 28 10 0 0 3 0 89 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1810
2019 Term 58 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 245
2019 Student 45 34 9 5 7 0 0 80 11 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 24 15 12 10 5 0 61 23 1550
2024 Term 48 23 14 8 3 5 1 75 11 350
2024 Student 50 35 6 0 9 0 0 85 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 24 16 11 11 3 1 60 23 1655
2022 Term 54 24 11 5 5 2 0 79 10 345
2022 Casual 40 10 11 16 11 12 0 57 30 10
2022 Student 54 10 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 24 15 11 7 2 0 67 18 1825
2020 Term 56 20 12 4 1 6 0 80 6 480
2020 Casual 51 8 19 12 4 3 4 63 17 25
2020 Student 34 10 28 21 0 7 0 48 22 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 23 18 12 10 3 0 59 22 1815
2019 Term 44 23 16 9 4 2 0 69 14 245
2019 Student 31 16 24 16 9 4 0 49 26 45
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 26 11 4 3 1 4 80 8 1550
2024 Term 45 26 16 3 2 1 7 77 5 345
2024 Student 37 21 17 15 3 0 6 62 19 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 24 11 4 3 1 3 81 8 1655
2022 Term 50 25 11 3 1 2 7 82 5 345
2022 Casual 41 31 17 0 0 11 0 81 0 10
2022 Student 23 19 10 0 12 0 36 66 19 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 24 12 3 3 1 2 82 6 1830
2020 Term 48 22 12 2 2 6 8 82 5 475
2020 Casual 52 24 16 0 0 0 8 83 0 25
2020 Student 31 10 21 3 7 0 28 57 14 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 24 14 4 4 1 3 77 8 1820
2019 Term 43 28 13 5 4 1 7 77 9 245
2019 Student 44 16 13 13 0 2 11 69 15 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 29 7 6 5 0 1 82 11 1555
2024 Term 61 26 8 2 2 1 1 88 4 350
2024 Student 49 31 17 0 3 0 0 79 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 30 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 1650
2022 Term 65 24 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 345
2022 Casual 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 70 8 0 12 10 0 0 78 22 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 1830
2020 Term 64 22 5 4 2 2 1 88 6 480
2020 Casual 58 26 11 0 0 0 4 89 0 25
2020 Student 59 24 7 0 10 0 0 83 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 1805
2019 Term 54 29 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 245
2019 Student 58 20 4 11 4 0 2 80 16 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 21 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 1555
2024 Term 69 21 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 350
2024 Student 71 9 17 0 3 0 0 79 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 24 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 1655
2022 Term 74 15 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 345
2022 Casual 81 11 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 Student 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 22 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 1830
2020 Term 68 21 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 475
2020 Casual 63 25 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2020 Student 72 17 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 27 8 7 5 0 0 80 13 1820
2019 Term 62 25 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 245
2019 Student 56 27 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 27 14 9 10 8 0 64 21 1550
2024 Term 51 26 9 4 1 8 0 84 6 350
2024 Student 61 6 26 0 0 6 0 72 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 29 15 8 7 8 0 68 17 1655
2022 Term 56 22 10 1 3 9 0 86 4 345
2022 Casual 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 61 12 18 0 0 0 8 80 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 30 12 6 3 7 0 77 10 1830
2020 Term 63 17 5 1 1 12 1 92 2 475
2020 Casual 63 16 0 4 0 18 0 95 5 25
2020 Student 59 17 0 3 0 21 0 96 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 33 18 9 5 5 0 67 15 1815
2019 Term 53 26 7 5 2 5 1 85 8 245
2019 Student 60 22 4 9 0 4 0 86 9 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 16 14 14 3 0 55 29 1550
2024 Term 46 29 10 8 3 4 0 78 12 350
2024 Student 52 15 17 0 3 6 6 76 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 17 14 12 2 0 56 27 1655
2022 Term 53 19 14 6 3 5 0 76 9 345
2022 Casual 65 29 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 61 12 18 0 0 0 8 80 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 13 9 5 2 0 73 14 1825
2020 Term 63 21 7 1 1 6 0 90 2 475
2020 Casual 65 16 4 0 4 10 0 91 4 25
2020 Student 48 34 7 3 0 7 0 89 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 33 18 13 7 2 0 61 21 1815
2019 Term 48 28 12 4 4 3 1 79 8 245
2019 Student 58 27 9 4 0 2 0 86 5 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 25 18 20 16 4 0 44 37 1550
2024 Term 35 29 12 9 6 8 0 71 16 345
2024 Student 52 15 17 0 3 13 0 76 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 28 17 20 14 3 0 48 35 1655
2022 Term 37 27 16 9 6 6 0 68 15 345
2022 Casual 26 49 0 8 0 17 0 90 10 10
2022 Student 49 14 9 11 8 0 9 69 21 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 35 17 12 6 4 0 63 19 1825
2020 Term 52 23 9 2 2 12 1 86 4 475
2020 Casual 51 31 4 8 0 6 0 87 8 25
2020 Student 38 28 21 3 0 10 0 73 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 22 19 9 3 0 48 30 1810
2019 Term 35 34 13 9 5 4 1 72 14 245
2019 Student 44 38 7 4 2 4 0 86 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 15 20 19 2 0 45 40 1555
2024 Term 35 32 12 13 5 3 0 69 18 345
2024 Student 52 21 17 0 3 6 0 78 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 27 16 20 19 2 0 44 39 1655
2022 Term 35 34 11 10 6 4 0 72 17 345
2022 Casual 76 16 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 Student 61 0 30 0 0 0 8 67 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 37 14 15 8 2 0 62 23 1835
2020 Term 47 34 8 3 2 6 0 86 5 475
2020 Casual 59 29 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2020 Student 34 38 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 31 18 22 12 1 0 47 35 1815
2019 Term 30 34 14 12 7 2 0 66 20 245
2019 Student 36 38 11 7 7 2 0 75 14 45
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 34 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 1555
2024 Term 42 36 12 6 4 0 0 78 11 350
2024 Student 54 28 0 0 12 0 6 87 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 34 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 1660
2022 Term 50 32 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 345
2022 Casual 72 8 10 11 0 0 0 80 11 10
2022 Student 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 1830
2020 Term 50 30 11 3 2 2 2 83 5 475
2020 Casual 47 31 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 25
2020 Student 38 41 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 1820
2019 Term 38 39 9 9 4 1 1 78 12 245
2019 Student 36 38 13 11 2 0 0 73 13 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 40 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 1550
2024 Term 53 39 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 350
2024 Student 21 64 0 3 12 0 0 85 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 44 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 1655
2022 Term 52 34 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 345
2022 Casual 46 43 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 70 8 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 1825
2020 Term 43 41 8 5 1 0 1 85 7 475
2020 Casual 37 39 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2020 Student 41 52 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 43 11 13 4 0 0 72 17 1810
2019 Term 37 41 11 10 1 0 0 78 11 245
2019 Student 38 29 13 16 4 0 0 67 20 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 27 9 8 6 0 0 77 13 1550
2024 Term 56 28 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 350
2024 Student 40 35 15 0 3 6 0 80 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 1655
2022 Term 58 30 4 5 2 0 0 88 8 345
2022 Casual 52 29 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 10
2022 Student 70 18 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1830
2020 Term 56 24 10 3 2 3 2 84 6 475
2020 Casual 55 25 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2020 Student 45 24 3 17 7 3 0 71 25 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 31 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 1820
2019 Term 43 31 13 5 5 1 2 76 10 245
2019 Student 42 24 11 18 2 2 0 68 20 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 11 14 8 0 0 66 22 1550
2024 Term 32 45 9 10 5 0 0 77 14 350
2024 Student 30 52 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 10 15 9 0 0 67 23 1655
2022 Term 39 42 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 345
2022 Casual 19 51 0 16 8 0 7 75 25 10
2022 Student 69 10 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 41 11 13 4 0 1 71 18 1825
2020 Term 42 39 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 475
2020 Casual 24 51 8 16 0 0 0 75 16 25
2020 Student 36 57 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 38 11 18 11 0 0 61 28 1815
2019 Term 24 41 10 17 8 0 0 65 25 245
2019 Student 38 33 9 11 9 0 0 71 20 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 23 10 5 5 1 1 79 11 1550
2024 Term 63 20 9 3 1 2 1 86 4 350
2024 Student 45 21 17 0 3 0 13 76 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 24 11 5 5 2 1 79 10 1655
2022 Term 66 20 8 3 1 1 1 87 5 345
2022 Casual 73 10 11 0 0 0 7 88 0 10
2022 Student 79 0 0 12 0 0 8 87 13 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 22 11 5 4 1 1 80 9 1825
2020 Term 62 18 8 3 2 6 2 87 5 480
2020 Casual 63 15 16 0 0 3 3 83 0 25
2020 Student 59 28 7 0 3 0 3 89 4 30

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 32 15 16 14 2 0 53 31 1550
2024 Term 37 31 13 10 5 3 0 71 15 350
2024 Student 40 24 9 0 21 0 6 69 22 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 32 16 13 12 2 0 58 25 1660
2022 Term 43 30 12 8 4 3 0 76 12 345
2022 Casual 32 46 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 10
2022 Student 70 18 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 15 12 7 2 0 65 20 1830
2020 Term 49 27 10 3 2 10 1 84 5 475
2020 Casual 37 25 20 4 4 11 0 69 8 25
2020 Student 41 38 0 10 3 7 0 85 15 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 31 18 16 12 2 0 54 28 1815
2019 Term 36 36 11 8 5 3 1 75 14 245
2019 Student 40 31 11 11 0 4 2 76 12 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 23 14 7 7 1 5 46 54 1555
2024 Term 55 20 11 5 3 1 5 58 42 350
2024 Student 42 16 27 9 0 0 6 45 55 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 22 12 4 5 1 3 1655
2022 Term 54 24 13 2 2 0 3 340
2022 Casual 35 16 0 19 0 0 30 10
2022 Student 61 18 12 0 0 0 8 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 23 12 5 4 1 2 1830
2020 Term 57 19 10 2 2 2 8 480
2020 Casual 69 19 0 4 0 0 8 25
2020 Student 59 21 17 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 23 12 4 3 1 4 1820
2019 Term 56 18 9 3 1 1 12 245
2019 Student 53 29 7 2 0 0 9 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 10 6 6 8 2 17 63 37 1550
2024 Term 50 14 8 6 8 2 11 58 42 345
2024 Student 57 3 9 0 3 0 28 79 21 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 8 5 2 3 4 7 79 21 1550
2024 Term 79 7 4 1 1 3 5 86 14 345
2024 Student 85 0 9 0 0 0 6 91 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 8 4 2 3 4 5 1655
2022 Term 85 5 1 0 2 3 4 345
2022 Casual 70 0 0 0 11 0 20 10
2022 Student 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 7 3 2 2 3 2 1825
2020 Term 84 4 1 1 0 2 8 475
2020 Casual 85 0 4 0 0 7 4 25
2020 Student 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 8 2 2 3 4 5 1810
2019 Term 78 5 3 0 2 3 8 245
2019 Student 89 7 0 0 0 0 4 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 9 4 2 2 2 11 80 20 1555
2024 Term 72 8 5 2 1 2 9 80 20 350
2024 Student 73 9 9 0 3 0 6 78 22 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 13 9 5 5 2 8 64 36 1555
2024 Term 63 15 7 2 3 2 7 69 31 350
2024 Student 67 15 9 0 3 0 6 71 29 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 32 11 17 19 2 2 52 37 1550
2024 Term 20 33 13 18 8 6 2 57 29 350
2024 Student 28 12 28 0 21 6 6 45 23 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 31 11 16 16 2 2 56 33 1655
2022 Term 26 30 14 11 8 8 2 63 21 345
2022 Casual 7 30 36 8 0 12 7 46 10 10
2022 Student 52 10 8 0 12 10 8 75 15 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 16 15 11 2 2 56 27 1830
2020 Term 37 28 12 6 3 10 3 76 11 475
2020 Casual 44 15 16 4 4 3 15 71 9 25
2020 Student 24 38 17 7 0 7 7 72 8 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 28 15 15 17 2 1 51 33 1820
2019 Term 31 32 13 12 6 4 2 66 20 245
2019 Student 44 24 13 7 2 4 4 76 10 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 12 14 12 0 0 62 26 1550
2024 Term 36 35 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 345
2024 Student 40 30 10 0 13 0 7 75 14 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 34 11 12 11 0 0 66 23 1655
2022 Term 40 34 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 345
2022 Casual 32 18 22 16 0 0 12 57 18 10
2022 Student 53 17 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 1830
2020 Term 42 32 14 7 2 2 3 77 9 470
2020 Casual 39 34 22 0 0 0 4 77 0 25
2020 Student 24 41 10 21 3 0 0 66 24 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37 11 14 9 0 0 66 23 1810
2019 Term 29 40 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 245
2019 Student 40 24 13 13 9 0 0 64 22 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 31 15 11 9 0 0 66 19 1550
2024 Term 42 31 16 8 3 0 1 73 10 350
2024 Student 31 33 13 9 9 0 6 68 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 32 14 9 8 0 0 69 17 1655
2022 Term 42 32 15 6 5 0 0 75 10 345
2022 Casual 40 22 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 10
2022 Student 52 19 8 12 0 0 8 77 13 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 1825
2020 Term 45 32 14 5 2 0 2 79 7 475
2020 Casual 47 22 27 4 0 0 0 69 4 25
2020 Student 31 31 31 3 3 0 0 62 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 34 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 1820
2019 Term 35 36 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 245
2019 Student 38 24 16 16 7 0 0 62 22 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 1550
2024 Term 47 37 10 4 1 0 0 84 6 350
2024 Student 49 33 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1655
2022 Term 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 345
2022 Casual 64 25 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 60 28 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 12 10 4 0 0 75 13 1815
2020 Term 51 33 7 5 1 1 1 86 6 475
2020 Casual 51 33 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2020 Student 48 38 7 3 0 3 0 89 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 1800
2019 Term 45 36 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 245
2019 Student 44 38 9 7 0 2 0 84 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 36 16 14 10 3 0 59 25 1550
2024 Term 28 37 15 10 6 4 0 67 17 350
2024 Student 36 15 33 0 9 6 0 55 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 38 17 12 7 3 0 63 20 1655
2022 Term 31 36 17 6 4 6 0 71 11 340
2022 Casual 40 36 0 0 0 23 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 70 10 8 12 0 0 0 79 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 43 17 9 4 3 0 68 14 1825
2020 Term 36 39 12 3 1 7 1 82 5 475
2020 Casual 47 35 8 4 4 3 0 84 8 25
2020 Student 17 41 34 0 3 3 0 61 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 42 17 12 6 3 0 63 19 1820
2019 Term 23 42 15 11 5 3 1 67 17 245
2019 Student 18 42 18 11 9 2 0 61 20 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 29 8 11 12 0 0 69 23 1555
2024 Term 53 29 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 350
2024 Student 70 15 0 0 9 0 6 91 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 33 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 1655
2022 Term 64 26 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 345
2022 Casual 72 10 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 10
2022 Student 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 8 8 4 0 0 80 11 1825
2020 Term 64 22 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 475
2020 Casual 57 12 27 0 0 0 4 72 0 25
2020 Student 66 28 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 32 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 1815
2019 Term 59 26 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 245
2019 Student 61 23 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 30 17 9 8 0 1 65 18 1555
2024 Term 49 29 12 3 3 1 3 81 7 350
2024 Student 64 24 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 28 17 10 11 0 1 61 22 1655
2022 Term 48 31 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 345
2022 Casual 15 53 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2022 Student 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 28 20 11 10 0 1 59 21 1815
2020 Term 52 28 11 3 1 3 3 85 4 475
2020 Casual 72 8 12 4 0 0 4 84 4 25
2020 Student 69 17 3 3 3 0 3 89 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 27 20 12 12 0 1 55 25 1815
2019 Term 45 33 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 245
2019 Student 67 27 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 19 5 3 4 2 2 88 7 1550
2024 Term 72 17 3 3 2 1 2 92 5 350
2024 Student 74 0 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 20 4 3 3 1 1 90 5 1655
2022 Term 75 15 4 2 3 1 0 91 5 345
2022 Casual 48 19 10 0 0 11 12 87 0 10
2022 Student 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 33 1550
2024 Term 40 35 26 350
2024 Student 70 6 24 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 32 34 1655
2022 Term 48 29 23 345
2022 Casual 68 7 25 10
2022 Student 84 16 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 43 35 1835
2020 Term 15 48 37 480
2020 Casual 36 45 19 25
2020 Student 54 18 29 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 38 37 1825
2019 Term 23 36 41 245
2019 Student 62 13 24 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 44 20 7 2 7 495
2024 Term 6 21 9 2 60 1 135
2024 Student 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 36 28 4 2 8 570
2022 Term 3 28 13 1 50 4 160
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 41 28 4 1 6 420
2020 Term 3 19 18 4 55 1 70
2020 Casual 40 12 0 0 48 0 10
2020 Student 0 7 7 0 87 0 15
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 33 31 5 0 8 460
2019 Term 10 28 17 5 29 11 55
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 38 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 1545
2024 Term 59 32 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 345
2024 Student 55 27 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 37 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1655
2022 Term 65 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 345
2022 Casual 57 32 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 88 0 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 1830
2020 Term 65 27 5 1 1 0 0 92 3 475
2020 Casual 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 Student 52 34 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 39 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 1815
2019 Term 49 38 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 245
2019 Student 53 20 11 13 2 0 0 73 16 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 38 17 13 6 1 0 65 18 1545
2024 Term 41 44 8 4 1 2 0 86 5 350
2024 Student 49 24 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 43 15 11 6 1 0 67 18 1655
2022 Term 48 37 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 345
2022 Casual 33 57 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 52 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 43 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 1830
2020 Term 60 31 4 2 1 2 0 93 3 475
2020 Casual 51 30 12 0 0 7 0 88 0 25
2020 Student 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 43 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 1820
2019 Term 35 45 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 245
2019 Student 36 43 11 2 2 2 2 83 5 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 27 35 14 8 1 3 22 42 1550
2024 Term 5 13 32 27 18 2 3 47 19 345
2024 Student 0 3 23 13 48 6 6 70 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 34 14 7 0 1 22 44 1655
2022 Term 6 17 29 22 21 1 4 45 25 345
2022 Student 0 0 22 17 53 0 8 76 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 25 35 18 8 1 1 26 38 1835
2020 Term 3 12 27 24 21 7 6 52 17 475
2020 Casual 0 11 26 30 26 4 3 60 12 25
2020 Student 7 3 17 17 52 3 0 71 11 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 28 35 13 6 0 1 19 45 1815
2019 Term 9 21 36 18 12 1 2 31 31 245
2019 Student 7 20 13 40 18 0 2 59 27 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 24 30 15 8 1 4 24 44 1550
2024 Term 8 13 26 23 22 2 5 49 24 345
2024 Student 9 6 30 15 33 0 6 51 16 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 35 16 9 1 3 26 38 1655
2022 Term 6 12 24 23 22 3 10 52 21 340
2022 Casual 8 22 18 23 16 0 12 44 35 10
2022 Student 0 0 19 37 35 0 8 79 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 33 24 10 1 1 34 32 1825
2020 Term 3 12 21 21 27 10 6 58 18 475
2020 Casual 0 11 29 18 31 3 8 55 12 25
2020 Student 7 0 24 24 41 3 0 68 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 23 33 18 8 1 2 27 39 1815
2019 Term 8 19 29 19 18 1 6 40 29 245
2019 Student 7 11 20 29 29 0 4 60 19 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 15 32 27 12 1 4 41 25 1545
2024 Term 4 9 17 30 34 1 5 68 14 345
2024 Student 0 0 9 12 66 0 13 90 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 18 29 26 13 0 2 40 30 1650
2022 Term 4 9 21 29 29 2 6 63 14 340
2022 Student 0 0 12 17 62 0 8 87 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 16 31 28 14 1 1 43 25 1810
2020 Term 2 3 16 27 36 9 7 76 6 475
2020 Casual 0 12 12 37 31 0 8 74 13 25
2020 Student 3 3 7 21 66 0 0 86 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 17 34 25 11 1 2 38 28 1805
2019 Term 4 7 26 30 27 0 4 61 12 245
2019 Student 0 7 11 33 42 0 7 81 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 21 29 19 12 1 3 32 38 1550
2024 Term 4 11 19 28 31 2 5 64 15 345
2024 Student 3 9 15 9 45 0 19 66 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 21 28 16 12 1 2 29 42 1655
2022 Term 5 6 16 27 35 4 7 69 13 340
2022 Student 0 0 12 17 62 0 8 87 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 18 28 24 13 1 1 38 34 1825
2020 Term 2 5 15 24 36 10 8 73 9 475
2020 Casual 4 4 16 23 38 7 8 72 9 25
2020 Student 0 10 14 24 52 0 0 76 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 21 28 20 12 1 1 32 39 1810
2019 Term 6 9 25 24 28 1 7 57 16 245
2019 Student 2 4 13 27 47 0 7 79 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 14 27 26 17 3 4 47 24 1545
2024 Term 3 8 17 25 33 10 5 67 13 345
2024 Student 3 0 9 27 48 0 13 86 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 21 25 21 13 1 3 36 38 1655
2022 Term 4 12 18 19 27 11 9 58 21 340
2022 Student 0 0 7 18 57 0 18 91 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 18 30 26 14 2 1 41 28 1815
2020 Term 2 8 17 16 29 21 6 62 14 475
2020 Casual 4 4 15 35 21 18 4 71 10 25
2020 Student 3 7 24 3 52 10 0 62 12 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 21 30 21 11 2 2 33 36 1805
2019 Term 8 18 24 23 17 4 6 44 29 245
2019 Student 7 16 22 9 33 4 9 49 26 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 24 34 14 8 1 2 22 42 1550
2024 Term 7 15 32 21 20 3 2 43 23 345
2024 Student 3 14 21 28 27 0 6 58 19 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 23 34 14 8 0 2 23 42 1655
2022 Term 8 11 26 24 22 3 5 50 21 340
2022 Casual 0 43 19 19 6 0 12 28 50 10
2022 Student 0 0 28 10 54 0 8 69 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 22 36 17 8 1 1 25 38 1825
2020 Term 4 11 26 19 26 9 5 52 17 475
2020 Casual 4 11 30 22 33 0 0 55 15 25
2020 Student 3 17 14 34 28 3 0 64 21 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 25 33 16 6 1 1 22 44 1815
2019 Term 9 20 31 18 16 2 4 37 30 245
2019 Student 13 13 27 20 22 2 2 44 28 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 13 34 31 14 1 2 46 19 1550
2024 Term 3 14 33 29 18 1 2 48 18 345
2024 Student 22 0 21 23 33 0 0 57 22 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 35 30 18 0 0 48 16 1655
2022 Term 3 8 31 28 27 1 2 57 11 340
2022 Student 0 0 39 29 24 0 8 58 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 40 25 11 0 0 36 24 1830
2020 Term 2 9 31 29 24 3 2 56 11 475
2020 Casual 0 20 34 21 26 0 0 47 20 25
2020 Student 3 10 45 28 14 0 0 41 14 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 23 37 19 7 0 0 26 37 1820
2019 Term 7 19 36 20 16 0 2 37 27 245
2019 Student 7 27 31 24 9 0 2 34 34 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 26 18 25 20 1 0 38 45 1550
2024 Term 25 39 12 12 8 3 1 67 21 345
2024 Student 31 39 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 27 17 23 20 1 0 39 44 1655
2022 Term 28 40 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 340
2022 Casual 38 27 11 16 8 0 0 65 24 10
2022 Student 42 40 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 38 16 17 8 1 0 58 25 1820
2020 Term 45 33 9 4 1 6 1 85 6 475
2020 Casual 43 31 12 0 0 14 0 87 0 25
2020 Student 43 32 11 11 0 4 0 78 11 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 30 18 23 16 1 0 41 40 1815
2019 Term 22 36 13 19 8 3 0 59 27 245
2019 Student 29 33 9 13 9 4 2 67 24 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 25 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 1550
2024 Term 63 24 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 345
2024 Student 70 13 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 26 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 1655
2022 Term 71 19 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 345
2022 Casual 57 22 10 11 0 0 0 80 11 10
2022 Student 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 9 8 5 1 0 79 13 1830
2020 Term 70 19 4 3 2 1 0 90 6 475
2020 Casual 60 20 12 0 4 4 0 84 4 25
2020 Student 62 24 7 3 0 0 3 89 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 28 9 10 7 1 0 73 17 1820
2019 Term 52 25 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 245
2019 Student 52 25 7 14 2 0 0 77 16 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 29 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 1550
2024 Term 70 24 2 4 1 0 0 94 5 345
2024 Student 76 15 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 28 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 1655
2022 Term 76 19 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 345
2022 Casual 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 31 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 1825
2020 Term 78 16 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 475
2020 Casual 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 Student 76 17 0 3 0 0 3 96 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 1815
2019 Term 57 30 4 4 3 0 0 88 8 245
2019 Student 52 30 5 14 0 0 0 82 14 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 35 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 1550
2024 Term 58 28 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 345
2024 Student 70 6 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 32 9 4 3 2 0 83 7 1655
2022 Term 64 24 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 345
2022 Casual 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 Student 78 0 12 0 0 0 10 86 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 35 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 1815
2020 Term 60 25 5 2 1 4 2 90 4 470
2020 Casual 59 26 4 8 0 4 0 88 8 25
2020 Student 41 41 14 0 0 3 0 86 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1820
2019 Term 48 35 10 3 3 0 1 85 6 245
2019 Student 45 41 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 13 10 7 2 0 69 17 1550
2024 Term 53 28 9 4 2 3 0 84 7 350
2024 Student 52 27 9 0 0 13 0 90 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 35 13 8 6 2 0 72 14 1655
2022 Term 56 29 5 5 2 2 0 87 7 345
2022 Casual 64 25 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 79 12 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 39 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 1815
2020 Term 59 31 4 1 1 3 0 93 2 470
2020 Casual 67 25 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 25
2020 Student 59 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 38 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 1810
2019 Term 48 37 10 3 1 0 1 86 4 245
2019 Student 42 49 0 2 2 4 0 95 5 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 13 5 4 7 1 77 10 1550
2024 Term 48 30 10 5 2 6 0 82 7 350
2024 Student 57 16 24 0 3 0 0 73 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 35 14 6 3 8 1 74 10 1655
2022 Term 53 28 10 3 1 4 1 85 5 340
2022 Casual 54 17 10 8 11 0 0 72 19 10
2022 Student 50 28 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 1825
2020 Term 63 25 6 1 1 4 0 91 2 475
2020 Casual 70 19 4 0 0 7 0 96 0 25
2020 Student 55 34 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 36 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 1805
2019 Term 57 29 7 1 1 5 0 90 2 240
2019 Student 44 29 9 7 4 7 0 79 12 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 10 9 5 0 0 77 14 1550
2024 Term 64 26 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 345
2024 Student 68 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 33 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 1655
2022 Term 73 20 3 3 0 0 0 93 4 345
2022 Casual 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 79 12 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 31 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1825
2020 Term 81 16 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 475
2020 Casual 85 11 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2020 Student 83 10 3 0 0 3 0 96 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 1815
2019 Term 66 27 5 1 1 0 0 94 2 245
2019 Student 49 40 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 25 11 4 4 5 5 79 9 1545
2024 Term 45 27 9 3 4 9 4 82 8 345
2024 Student 45 28 15 0 3 9 0 80 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 23 10 4 3 6 4 82 8 1660
2022 Term 53 22 9 3 2 7 4 84 6 345
2022 Casual 31 0 0 11 10 36 12 60 40 10
2022 Student 44 12 10 0 0 0 34 85 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 26 11 5 5 5 6 77 10 1550
2024 Term 46 24 10 6 2 8 4 80 9 350
2024 Student 45 28 24 0 3 0 0 73 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 23 10 5 3 7 4 81 8 1655
2022 Term 52 22 10 4 1 6 5 83 6 345
2022 Casual 20 21 0 11 0 28 20 79 21 10
2022 Student 44 12 10 0 0 0 34 85 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 27 20 6 3 15 1 66 10 1550
2024 Term 38 25 18 4 1 12 2 73 6 345
2024 Student 34 28 18 0 3 17 0 74 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 26 21 6 3 13 1 65 11 1655
2022 Term 42 24 16 5 2 11 0 73 8 345
2022 Casual 32 13 11 0 11 25 8 67 16 10
2022 Student 50 10 18 12 10 0 0 60 22 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 33 15 4 2 4 1 78 7 1825
2020 Term 56 23 10 1 1 8 2 88 2 475
2020 Casual 63 27 4 0 0 7 0 96 0 25
2020 Student 31 34 14 0 0 21 0 83 0 30

Question 50. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 30 9 5 5 4 3 80 11 1550
2024 Term 54 27 8 3 2 5 1 86 6 345
2024 Student 49 24 15 6 3 3 0 75 10 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 30 7 5 4 5 3 82 10 1655
2022 Term 55 25 7 4 2 4 4 87 6 345
2022 Casual 53 8 0 0 11 28 0 85 15 10
2022 Student 53 19 21 0 0 0 7 78 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 8 4 3 3 2 84 7 1825
2020 Term 60 24 6 2 1 6 2 91 3 475
2020 Casual 63 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2020 Student 55 38 3 0 0 3 0 96 0 30

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 17 25 3 5 33 5 46 14 1550
2024 Term 14 13 19 3 2 42 7 52 10 350
2024 Student 13 9 9 0 0 61 9 69 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 17 25 3 4 37 4 47 11 1655
2022 Term 18 16 20 2 2 40 2 59 6 340
2022 Casual 14 0 0 16 11 40 20 35 65 10
2022 Student 18 0 22 0 0 53 7 45 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 0 26 15 38 10 0 12 59 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 27 19 8 6 6 6 62 16 1550
2024 Term 39 27 11 5 2 9 7 79 8 345
2024 Student 55 15 9 0 0 6 15 89 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 28 18 7 5 7 6 65 14 1655
2022 Term 42 19 15 3 2 11 7 74 7 345
2022 Casual 27 34 0 0 0 39 0 100 0 10
2022 Student 54 22 7 0 0 8 8 91 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 18 8 5 7 3 67 14 1835
2020 Term 40 18 14 3 1 13 11 76 6 475
2020 Casual 39 19 24 0 0 10 9 71 0 25
2020 Student 34 10 14 3 0 21 17 72 6 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 29 16 11 8 5 3 62 20 1815
2019 Term 36 33 9 7 5 6 4 77 13 245
2019 Student 39 23 11 11 7 9 0 68 20 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 37 13 11 7 2 0 67 19 1550
2024 Term 39 35 13 7 3 2 0 76 10 350
2024 Student 40 19 9 3 21 0 9 65 26 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 13 10 5 3 1 70 16 1660
2022 Term 45 33 7 7 4 3 1 81 12 345
2022 Casual 38 26 25 11 0 0 0 64 11 10
2022 Student 52 17 0 12 10 10 0 76 24 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 11 7 4 2 0 77 11 1825
2020 Term 51 30 8 5 2 3 1 85 7 475
2020 Casual 55 22 8 7 4 4 0 80 12 25
2020 Student 28 45 14 0 7 3 3 78 7 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 36 15 12 7 2 1 66 18 1820
2019 Term 42 29 13 8 3 2 2 74 12 245
2019 Student 33 20 16 11 11 7 2 59 24 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 19 8 6 2 0 67 14 1550
2024 Term 47 37 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 345
2024 Student 61 6 26 0 0 6 0 72 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 18 6 5 2 0 70 11 1655
2022 Term 54 30 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 345
2022 Casual 57 17 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 10
2022 Student 70 18 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 37 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 1825
2020 Term 62 29 6 2 1 1 0 92 2 475
2020 Casual 53 26 12 0 4 4 0 83 4 25
2020 Student 59 38 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 38 20 9 4 1 0 67 14 1815
2019 Term 43 33 16 4 3 0 0 77 7 245
2019 Student 40 40 16 0 2 2 0 82 2 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 25 18 13 15 7 2 50 31 1550
2024 Term 33 24 16 7 6 11 3 66 16 350
2024 Student 43 17 21 0 12 0 6 64 13 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26 17 11 12 9 2 55 26 1655
2022 Term 36 24 13 6 5 10 6 71 14 345
2022 Casual 27 16 16 11 0 11 19 62 16 10
2022 Student 52 8 12 0 0 28 0 83 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 27 17 11 9 7 1 59 22 1825
2020 Term 43 23 12 3 3 15 2 79 7 480
2020 Casual 41 20 24 0 0 11 4 72 0 25
2020 Student 48 24 10 7 0 10 0 81 8 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 23 20 15 13 8 2 47 31 1820
2019 Term 28 25 16 7 8 13 4 63 17 245
2019 Student 29 16 29 4 7 13 2 53 13 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 43 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 1550
2024 Term 55 35 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 350
2024 Student 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 39 2 5 2 0 0 90 8 1655
2022 Term 59 35 1 4 1 0 0 93 6 345
2022 Casual 53 36 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 78 12 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 43 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 1835
2020 Term 52 40 1 6 1 0 0 91 7 475
2020 Casual 72 20 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2020 Student 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 26 10 18 17 0 1 55 35 1545
2024 Term 39 28 8 14 11 0 0 67 25 350
2024 Student 70 17 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 31 6 6 4 0 1 83 10 1655
2022 Term 63 23 5 4 3 0 1 87 7 345
2022 Casual 66 23 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 60 18 12 0 0 0 10 86 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 39 8 10 3 0 0 78 14 1835
2020 Term 43 40 6 8 2 0 1 83 11 475
2020 Casual 59 37 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 Student 38 38 3 14 3 0 3 79 18 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 1820
2019 Term 52 30 7 9 2 0 0 83 11 245
2019 Student 56 27 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 1545
2024 Term 50 29 8 9 4 0 0 79 14 345
2024 Student 51 46 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 36 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 1655
2022 Term 62 29 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 345
2022 Casual 33 35 20 12 0 0 0 67 12 10
2022 Student 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 1820
2020 Term 52 35 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 470
2020 Casual 54 30 12 0 0 0 4 88 0 25
2020 Student 45 41 3 10 0 0 0 86 10 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 37 7 8 5 0 0 80 12 1805
2019 Term 46 40 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 245
2019 Student 62 24 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 13 4 5 3 0 2 89 7 1550
2024 Term 83 9 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 345
2024 Student 76 12 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 15 4 5 2 0 2 88 8 1550
2024 Term 81 11 3 2 2 0 2 94 4 345
2024 Student 79 9 0 0 0 0 13 100 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 83 8 2 1 1 0 4 95 3 1550
2024 Term 87 6 3 0 0 0 3 96 1 350
2024 Student 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 85 7 2 1 2 0 3 94 3 1655
2022 Term 91 4 1 1 1 0 2 97 2 345
2022 Casual 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 10
2022 Student 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 9 3 2 1 0 3 93 3 1810
2019 Term 84 7 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 245
2019 Student 93 4 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 26 15 5 2 9 2 75 8 1550
2024 Term 54 21 8 1 2 11 4 87 4 350
2024 Student 40 15 0 0 0 36 9 100 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 23 14 5 2 9 2 77 7 1660
2022 Term 56 19 8 4 2 9 2 85 6 345
2022 Casual 66 11 0 0 0 11 12 100 0 10
2022 Student 57 7 10 0 0 27 0 87 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 25 11 4 2 8 1 81 7 1830
2020 Term 54 21 9 3 0 11 2 86 4 475
2020 Casual 56 17 0 4 8 10 4 86 14 25
2020 Student 45 10 24 3 0 14 3 67 4 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 23 13 4 3 9 2 77 8 1815
2019 Term 54 21 8 3 2 9 3 86 6 245
2019 Student 60 11 4 4 7 13 0 82 13 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 1550
2024 Term 8 92 345
2024 Student 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 1655
2022 Term 4 96 345
2022 Student 0 100 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 1830
2020 Term 4 96 480
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 1820
2019 Term 10 90 245
2019 Student 11 89 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 180
2024 Term 53 47 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 160
2022 Term 57 43 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 185
2020 Term 30 70 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 180
2024 Term 48 52 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 160
2022 Term 47 53 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 185
2020 Term 49 51 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 37 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 180
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 160
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 185
2020 Term 0 100 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 265

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 160
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Term 0 100 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 160
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 265

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 160
2022 Term 7 93 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 160
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 180
2024 Term 24 76 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 165
2022 Term 43 57 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 185
2020 Term 25 75 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 180
2024 Term 39 61 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 165
2022 Term 36 64 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 185
2020 Term 24 76 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 180
2024 Term 23 77 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 165
2022 Term 37 63 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 185
2020 Term 34 66 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 180
2024 Term 48 52 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 165
2022 Term 40 60 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 185
2020 Term 43 57 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 260

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 180
2024 Term 33 67 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 165
2022 Term 42 58 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 180
2024 Term 39 61 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 165
2022 Term 59 41 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 185
2020 Term 44 56 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 180
2024 Term 20 80 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 165
2022 Term 10 90 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 165
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Term 0 100 20
2019 Term 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 165
2022 Term 6 94 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 165
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 180
2024 Term 43 57 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 165
2022 Term 60 40 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 185
2020 Term 38 62 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 165
2022 Term 14 86 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 165
2022 Term 5 95 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 260

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 180
2024 Term 37 63 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 165
2022 Term 75 25 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 185
2020 Term 31 69 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 165
2022 Term 35 65 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 260

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 180
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 165
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 185
2020 Term 0 100 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 165
2022 Term 19 81 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 260

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 180
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 165
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 180
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 165
2022 Term 11 89 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 165
2022 Term 6 94 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 180
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 165
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 185
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 260

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 180
2024 Term 42 58 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 165
2022 Term 12 88 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 185
2020 Term 49 51 20
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 260

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 155
2022 Term 32 68 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 165
2024 Term 38 62 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 155
2022 Term 49 51 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 155
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 235

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 155
2022 Term 8 92 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 165
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 155
2022 Term 23 77 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 155
2022 Term 6 94 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 165
2024 Term 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 155
2022 Term 8 92 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 165
2024 Term 18 82 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 155
2022 Term 30 70 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 155
2022 Term 6 94 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 165
2024 Term 27 73 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 155
2022 Term 22 78 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 155
2022 Term 6 94 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 235

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 165
2024 Term 54 46 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 155
2022 Term 43 57 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 235

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 155
2022 Term 0 100 15

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 38 165
2024 Term 50 50 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 155
2022 Term 29 71 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 165

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 165
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 155
2022 Term 0 100 15
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 175
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 235

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 14 15 6 6 35 10 52 21 1550
2024 Term 18 10 12 2 1 42 15 64 9 345
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 15 15 6 6 35 8 53 22 1655
2022 Term 23 9 7 2 2 40 16 74 9 345
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 18 17 8 5 23 5 58 18 1830
2020 Term 34 12 9 2 1 31 12 80 4 475
2020 Casual 51 7 15 0 0 22 5 79 0 25
2020 Student 24 10 7 3 0 38 17 77 8 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 16 22 8 8 23 6 45 23 1820
2019 Term 26 16 15 2 2 25 14 68 7 245
2019 Student 20 18 9 9 0 27 18 68 16 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 29 16 6 4 12 1 70 12 1550
2024 Term 46 24 9 3 1 14 2 84 5 345
2024 Student 42 28 18 0 0 12 0 79 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 32 14 6 4 10 1 72 12 1655
2022 Term 52 25 9 2 2 9 1 86 4 345
2022 Casual 40 21 0 26 0 0 12 70 30 10
2022 Student 60 19 12 0 0 0 8 87 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 14 5 4 4 1 75 10 1825
2020 Term 59 22 6 1 1 9 1 91 2 475
2020 Casual 58 34 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 25
2020 Student 48 31 14 0 0 3 3 85 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 30 17 8 5 7 0 68 14 1815
2019 Term 50 28 10 2 2 7 1 85 4 245
2019 Student 44 27 9 7 0 9 4 82 8 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 1545
2024 Term 3 97 345
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 1655
2022 Term 3 97 345
2022 Student 0 100 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 1825
2020 Student 0 100 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 1820
2019 Term 5 95 245
2019 Casual 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 18 120
2024 Term 68 32 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 16 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 120

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 120
2019 Term 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 120
2019 Term 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 120
2019 Term 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 120
2024 Term 35 65 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 120
2019 Term 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 120
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 120
2019 Term 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 120
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 120
2024 Term 40 60 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 120
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 125
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 125
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 125
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 125
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 125
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 125
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 125
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 125
2024 Term 55 45 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 120
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 100

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 115
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 115
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 115
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 115
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 115
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 115
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 115
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 115
2024 Term 36 64 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 33 85

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 115
2024 Term 0 100 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 99 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 38 115
2024 Term 54 46 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 115
2024 Term 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 115
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 110
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 85

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 14 18 3 4 37 6 55 13 1550
2024 Term 22 12 12 1 2 39 12 69 6 350
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 15 17 4 4 37 6 56 14 1655
2022 Term 25 11 12 1 1 39 11 71 4 345
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 19 19 4 3 26 5 64 10 1825
2020 Term 36 10 12 0 1 32 10 78 2 475
2020 Casual 57 4 20 0 0 15 5 75 0 25
2020 Student 21 17 7 0 0 34 21 85 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 16 23 4 3 29 6 53 12 1815
2019 Term 28 12 15 1 2 27 16 68 5 245
2019 Student 33 7 13 0 4 31 11 69 8 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 29 15 6 4 14 1 71 11 1550
2024 Term 45 27 10 3 2 13 2 84 5 350
2024 Student 64 18 6 0 3 9 0 89 4 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 31 15 5 4 11 1 73 10 1655
2022 Term 51 25 9 2 1 10 2 87 3 340
2022 Student 60 10 12 0 0 10 8 85 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 31 15 4 3 5 1 77 7 1825
2020 Term 62 21 6 1 0 8 1 91 2 475
2020 Casual 67 17 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 25
2020 Student 45 48 3 0 0 0 3 96 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 29 18 4 2 10 1 72 8 1820
2019 Term 52 23 13 0 2 8 3 84 2 245
2019 Student 49 22 13 4 0 9 2 80 5 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 1550
2024 Term 22 78 350
2024 Student 3 97 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 1655
2022 Term 12 88 345
2022 Casual 11 89 10
2022 Student 0 100 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 1825
2020 Term 10 90 475
2020 Casual 4 96 25
2020 Student 0 100 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 1820
2019 Term 12 88 245
2019 Student 5 95 45

Question 85. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 30 410
2024 Term 72 28 80
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 32 270
2022 Term 57 43 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 37 310

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 22 410
2024 Term 79 21 80
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 28 270
2022 Term 79 21 40
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 310
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 86 14 390
2019 Term 93 7 30

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 5 9 7 1 0 79 17 320
2024 Term 60 25 3 6 4 1 0 86 11 65
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 29 4 12 4 0 0 80 17 190
2022 Term 41 38 6 12 3 0 0 79 15 30
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 32 6 8 3 1 0 83 11 245
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 28 6 12 6 0 0 77 17 335
2019 Term 62 23 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 29 6 9 5 1 1 80 14 1550
2024 Term 54 29 3 7 3 2 2 86 11 345
2024 Student 58 24 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 29 5 6 3 2 1 85 9 1655
2022 Term 55 27 5 5 1 3 3 89 6 345
2022 Casual 45 23 0 11 8 12 0 79 21 10
2022 Student 61 18 12 0 0 0 8 87 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 28 6 4 2 1 2 88 7 1830
2020 Term 59 26 5 3 0 3 3 91 4 475
2020 Casual 53 30 4 7 0 3 4 88 8 25
2020 Student 41 41 7 3 3 0 3 86 7 30
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 25 6 5 5 1 0 84 11 1550
2024 Term 69 22 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 350
2024 Student 50 24 9 9 9 0 0 73 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 26 5 6 5 1 0 84 11 1655
2022 Term 66 20 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 345
2022 Casual 53 17 7 0 11 12 0 80 12 10
2022 Student 79 12 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 26 6 6 4 1 0 84 10 1820
2020 Term 63 22 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 475
2020 Casual 59 15 14 7 0 4 0 78 8 25
2020 Student 66 17 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 30

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 4 12 7 44 4 26 73 10 1550
2024 Term 2 2 11 3 43 4 35 75 7 345
2024 Student 6 0 0 9 43 0 42 89 11 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 3 11 5 47 5 25 75 8 1650
2022 Term 3 1 10 4 51 6 26 80 6 345
2022 Casual 17 0 0 0 30 16 37 64 36 10
2022 Student 0 0 0 0 48 0 52 100 0 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 13 6 5 1 0 75 12 1550
2024 Term 42 41 10 3 2 1 0 84 6 350
2024 Student 56 24 12 0 0 9 0 87 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 40 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 1655
2022 Term 52 35 6 4 2 1 0 89 5 345
2022 Casual 74 16 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Student 52 28 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 37 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 1825
2020 Term 63 28 4 1 0 2 0 94 2 475
2020 Casual 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 Student 59 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 1815
2019 Term 53 31 9 4 1 1 0 85 5 245
2019 Student 44 44 7 0 2 0 2 91 2 45

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 26 35 24 6 1555
2024 Term 10 30 36 18 6 350
2024 Student 24 24 21 22 9 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 28 37 20 6 1655
2022 Term 13 31 36 17 3 345
2022 Casual 0 48 22 30 0 10
2022 Student 24 10 10 48 8 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 23 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 1550
2024 Term 66 21 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 350
2024 Student 56 24 9 0 0 12 0 90 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 24 6 4 3 2 1 86 7 1655
2022 Term 65 22 6 2 1 3 1 90 3 345
2022 Casual 73 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 Student 71 8 0 12 0 0 8 87 13 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 23 11 4 3 2 0 82 7 1815
2020 Term 63 21 8 1 1 5 1 89 2 475
2020 Casual 66 15 12 0 0 8 0 87 0 25
2020 Student 59 24 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 30

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 23 7 10 9 1 1 73 20 1550
2024 Term 58 24 4 9 3 2 0 84 12 350
2024 Student 50 27 0 0 17 6 0 82 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 23 7 10 8 1 0 75 18 1655
2022 Term 58 19 6 9 6 1 1 79 15 345
2022 Casual 53 11 13 0 11 12 0 73 12 10
2022 Student 71 17 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 26 10 11 8 1 0 72 19 1830
2020 Term 50 27 10 6 5 1 0 78 11 475
2020 Casual 57 16 4 12 12 0 0 73 23 25
2020 Student 48 10 21 10 7 3 0 61 18 30

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 36 14 15 10 1 0 60 26 1550
2024 Term 38 36 12 9 3 3 0 76 12 350
2024 Student 65 18 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 36 12 13 8 1 1 66 22 1655
2022 Term 45 39 7 4 2 2 1 86 7 345
2022 Casual 66 0 19 16 0 0 0 66 16 10
2022 Student 52 28 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 13 8 6 1 0 72 14 1830
2020 Term 62 25 7 2 1 2 1 90 3 480
2020 Casual 59 29 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2020 Student 48 34 14 0 0 3 0 86 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 35 14 14 10 1 0 63 23 1825
2019 Term 44 34 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 245
2019 Student 40 40 13 4 2 0 0 80 7 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 55 9 10 3 1 0 77 14 410
2024 Term 42 39 10 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 54 8 10 3 1 1 79 13 395
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 48 11 9 2 0 1 79 11 435
2020 Term 38 37 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 15
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 49 17 8 2 1 1 72 10 365

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 17 7 8 0 2 37 63 1540
2024 Term 38 32 17 6 5 1 1 39 61 345
2024 Student 49 27 6 6 12 0 0 49 51 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 31 15 9 9 0 1 1645
2022 Term 35 34 15 6 8 1 0 340
2022 Casual 43 23 12 0 22 0 0 10
2022 Student 52 31 10 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 30 21 9 8 0 0 1825
2020 Term 44 27 17 6 5 1 0 480
2020 Casual 54 16 18 12 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 28 28 28 10 7 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 22 12 16 0 0 1825
2019 Term 29 27 21 14 7 0 1 245
2019 Student 24 27 24 7 18 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 27 25 13 16 0 1 18 82 1545
2024 Term 28 29 22 10 8 0 2 29 71 345
2024 Student 44 36 12 9 0 0 0 44 56 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 26 23 14 22 0 0 1640
2022 Term 27 29 21 9 12 0 1 340
2022 Student 48 18 10 17 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 24 27 16 17 0 0 1830
2020 Term 40 29 18 7 2 3 1 475
2020 Casual 59 25 12 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 38 45 14 3 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 25 16 18 0 0 1820
2019 Term 35 28 22 7 5 1 1 245
2019 Student 44 38 13 2 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28 23 10 8 0 3 28 72 1545
2024 Term 46 23 14 6 6 1 3 48 52 345
2024 Student 70 13 0 17 0 0 0 70 30 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 28 22 12 13 0 2 1650
2022 Term 44 25 14 8 6 0 3 340
2022 Casual 36 26 32 6 0 0 0 10
2022 Student 84 8 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 29 22 11 9 1 1 1825
2020 Term 54 24 10 4 1 5 2 475
2020 Casual 66 19 8 4 0 4 0 25
2020 Student 72 24 3 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 29 23 12 10 0 1 1815
2019 Term 48 24 15 7 3 1 2 245
2019 Student 64 24 2 2 4 0 2 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 27 22 13 14 1 1 23 77 1550
2024 Term 38 27 17 8 5 3 2 40 60 350
2024 Student 67 9 6 17 0 0 0 67 33 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 22 15 24 0 1 1655
2022 Term 41 23 16 7 10 2 2 340
2022 Casual 0 19 38 16 11 10 7 10
2022 Student 66 8 10 8 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 25 21 16 15 1 0 1815
2020 Term 50 22 12 6 2 7 2 475
2020 Casual 52 25 12 11 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 45 34 14 3 3 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 24 22 17 19 1 1 1815
2019 Term 37 29 13 10 8 1 2 245
2019 Student 51 27 11 7 4 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 18 6 4 2 0 10 66 34 1545
2024 Term 73 9 3 2 1 1 10 82 18 350
2024 Student 83 9 9 0 0 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 19 9 5 3 1 9 1645
2022 Term 71 12 3 1 1 1 11 340
2022 Casual 40 33 11 0 0 10 7 10
2022 Student 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 21 11 5 4 1 4 1820
2020 Term 71 11 5 2 0 3 8 475
2020 Casual 85 7 4 0 0 0 4 25
2020 Student 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 24 11 4 3 0 6 1820
2019 Term 69 17 8 2 1 1 4 245
2019 Student 86 9 2 0 0 0 2 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 26 19 12 16 0 1 27 73 1550
2024 Term 40 23 14 9 11 1 1 41 59 345
2024 Student 55 13 12 3 17 0 0 55 45 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 19 10 9 0 1 1655
2022 Term 46 24 16 7 6 0 1 345
2022 Casual 41 40 11 8 0 0 0 10
2022 Student 53 22 18 0 7 0 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 29 18 11 10 0 0 1820
2020 Term 46 27 15 8 3 1 0 475
2020 Casual 53 28 11 4 4 0 0 25
2020 Student 59 21 17 3 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 30 20 9 8 0 0 1820
2019 Term 52 27 12 5 3 0 0 245
2019 Student 49 33 13 2 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 30 21 11 11 1 1 26 74 1545
2024 Term 41 31 13 5 5 2 3 43 57 345
2024 Student 55 24 9 0 12 0 0 55 45 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 33 20 10 9 0 1 1650
2022 Term 45 30 14 5 4 1 2 340
2022 Casual 46 34 20 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Student 61 0 22 0 0 10 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 19 8 4 1 1 1825
2020 Term 59 26 9 2 0 2 2 475
2020 Casual 74 16 3 8 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 62 14 21 0 0 0 3 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 35 21 10 7 0 1 1815
2019 Term 38 35 14 8 3 1 2 245
2019 Student 38 38 16 4 4 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 27 22 16 13 1 1 21 79 1550
2024 Term 39 34 12 6 5 1 2 40 60 350
2024 Student 60 28 0 0 12 0 0 60 40 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 22 14 16 0 1 1650
2022 Term 42 33 11 5 8 1 1 340
2022 Casual 30 40 7 24 0 0 0 10
2022 Student 74 19 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 32 24 14 7 0 0 1825
2020 Term 51 29 10 4 1 2 2 475
2020 Casual 67 22 4 4 0 0 4 25
2020 Student 66 24 7 0 3 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 30 23 16 12 0 0 1820
2019 Term 33 31 23 5 7 0 2 245
2019 Student 53 18 22 4 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 29 17 12 10 0 1 31 69 1550
2024 Term 53 24 12 5 4 1 2 54 46 345
2024 Student 34 39 15 9 3 0 0 34 66 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 31 19 11 10 1 1 1655
2022 Term 50 28 8 5 6 0 3 345
2022 Casual 38 21 7 26 8 0 0 10
2022 Student 61 22 0 10 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 32 19 10 6 0 1 1820
2020 Term 46 33 13 3 3 1 1 475
2020 Casual 50 22 27 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 59 28 0 14 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 31 21 14 10 0 0 1820
2019 Term 34 36 15 9 6 0 1 245
2019 Student 38 27 22 7 7 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 25 12 8 8 0 1 45 55 1550
2024 Term 55 22 11 5 5 0 2 56 44 345
2024 Student 58 30 9 0 3 0 0 58 42 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 27 14 7 9 0 1 1650
2022 Term 60 21 10 3 4 0 1 340
2022 Casual 60 11 0 19 10 0 0 10
2022 Student 80 12 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 25 14 7 6 0 1 1820
2020 Term 68 20 7 1 2 1 1 475
2020 Casual 67 18 11 0 4 0 0 25
2020 Student 66 17 14 0 0 3 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 27 14 9 8 0 0 1815
2019 Term 50 28 13 6 1 0 1 245
2019 Student 47 29 18 4 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 24 10 7 5 0 1 54 46 1550
2024 Term 58 23 10 4 4 1 2 59 41 345
2024 Student 42 13 27 15 3 0 0 42 58 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 27 12 4 4 0 1 1650
2022 Term 57 25 12 3 2 0 1 340
2022 Casual 76 16 0 0 8 0 0 10
2022 Student 62 18 0 0 12 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 31 23 13 8 0 0 1825
2020 Term 31 34 19 9 7 0 0 475
2020 Casual 42 17 27 10 4 0 0 25
2020 Student 28 24 34 3 10 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 19 12 13 0 1 26 74 1545
2024 Term 34 33 18 9 5 1 1 35 65 350
2024 Student 46 22 15 9 9 0 0 46 54 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 30 21 11 15 0 1 1655
2022 Term 30 35 22 7 6 0 0 340
2022 Casual 25 12 18 27 18 0 0 10
2022 Student 53 28 0 12 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 22 15 13 0 0 1825
2020 Term 24 33 22 13 6 0 0 475
2020 Casual 41 25 19 8 8 0 0 25
2020 Student 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 30 20 14 16 0 0 1815
2019 Term 30 36 19 7 6 1 1 240
2019 Student 53 20 16 9 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 15 18 12 21 0 2 33 67 1550
2024 Term 40 16 17 8 16 1 3 41 59 345
2024 Student 58 27 0 6 9 0 0 58 42 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 21 8 4 5 0 2 1650
2022 Term 69 17 5 2 4 0 4 340
2022 Casual 83 6 0 0 11 0 0 10
2022 Student 72 12 8 0 7 0 0 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 14 5 3 0 1 1815
2020 Term 61 22 8 4 1 1 2 470
2020 Casual 67 22 7 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 66 24 3 3 0 3 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 25 11 6 4 0 1 1805
2019 Term 59 23 11 3 3 0 1 245
2019 Student 62 16 11 11 0 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 11 5 6 0 1 47 53 1550
2024 Term 51 30 9 4 4 1 1 52 48 345
2024 Student 76 0 0 17 0 6 0 82 18 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 8 3 2 0 1 1650
2022 Term 60 26 9 2 1 0 1 340
2022 Casual 49 17 35 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Student 61 12 19 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 36 17 5 3 0 0 1815
2020 Term 43 36 13 5 3 0 0 470
2020 Casual 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 34 55 10 0 0 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 12 5 2 3 1 7 77 23 1550
2024 Term 72 10 7 1 2 0 8 79 21 345
2024 Student 79 9 0 9 3 0 0 79 21 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 13 9 5 9 1 4 62 38 1550
2024 Term 61 16 7 4 4 0 8 66 34 345
2024 Student 73 15 0 9 3 0 0 73 27 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 10 5 3 2 1 4 79 21 1550
2024 Term 79 9 2 1 1 2 6 86 14 345
2024 Student 79 9 0 9 3 0 0 79 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 9 4 2 3 2 4 1655
2022 Term 88 3 2 1 3 1 3 340
2022 Casual 47 30 0 0 11 0 12 10
2022 Student 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 8 4 2 2 0 2 1820
2020 Term 91 4 1 0 1 0 2 475
2020 Casual 92 4 0 0 4 0 0 25
2020 Student 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 12 6 3 4 0 2 1820
2019 Term 79 10 2 2 3 0 3 245
2019 Student 82 9 2 0 2 0 4 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 21 6 2 2 0 2 68 32 1550
2024 Term 83 9 2 2 0 1 3 87 13 345
2024 Student 83 9 0 9 0 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 18 4 1 2 1 2 1655
2022 Term 83 10 2 1 1 0 3 340
2022 Casual 71 17 0 0 0 0 12 10
2022 Student 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 19 5 1 1 0 1 1810
2020 Term 88 7 2 1 0 0 2 465
2020 Casual 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 86 10 3 0 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 27 10 2 2 0 1 1820
2019 Term 72 18 5 2 1 0 2 245
2019 Student 73 22 2 0 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 15 8 4 4 0 2 69 31 1550
2024 Term 79 10 3 2 3 1 3 82 18 350
2024 Student 83 9 0 0 9 0 0 83 17 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 17 6 4 4 1 2 1650
2022 Term 78 10 3 2 3 0 3 340
2022 Casual 63 19 6 0 0 0 12 10
2022 Student 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 15 6 3 3 0 1 1820
2020 Term 86 7 2 1 1 1 2 470
2020 Casual 88 8 0 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 86 7 3 0 3 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 18 9 4 5 0 1 1815
2019 Term 71 16 5 3 3 0 1 245
2019 Student 84 9 2 2 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 10 4 1 1 0 24 79 21 1545
2024 Term 72 2 0 1 0 1 23 95 5 350
2024 Student 67 9 9 0 0 0 16 79 21 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 10 4 1 1 0 25 1650
2022 Term 69 2 0 1 1 0 26 340
2022 Casual 57 6 0 0 0 0 37 10
2022 Student 84 0 0 0 0 0 16 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 10 4 1 1 0 21 1815
2020 Term 72 3 0 1 0 1 23 475
2020 Casual 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 25
2020 Student 76 0 0 0 0 0 24 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 11 4 1 1 0 25 1805
2019 Term 67 2 1 0 0 1 28 240
2019 Student 87 0 2 0 0 0 11 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 18 8 3 2 0 5 68 32 1550
2024 Term 75 13 4 1 1 0 5 80 20 345
2024 Student 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 74 26 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 19 7 3 3 0 5 1645
2022 Term 78 11 4 1 1 0 5 340
2022 Casual 61 6 0 16 0 0 18 10
2022 Student 84 8 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 19 7 3 2 0 2 1825
2020 Term 78 12 5 1 0 2 3 475
2020 Casual 82 14 4 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 76 14 7 3 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 19 9 3 2 0 4 1815
2019 Term 73 12 7 2 1 0 5 245
2019 Student 91 0 4 2 2 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 18 7 4 5 1 3 66 34 1550
2024 Term 11 13 16 14 45 0 1 11 89 350
2024 Student 42 6 24 9 18 0 0 42 58 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 15 5 2 3 1 3 1650
2022 Term 17 11 19 19 33 0 1 340
2022 Casual 28 17 19 11 19 0 7 10
2022 Student 75 18 0 0 0 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 14 5 2 1 0 1 1830
2020 Term 21 21 20 13 24 1 1 480
2020 Casual 39 15 32 10 4 0 0 25
2020 Student 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 13 4 2 1 1 2 1815
2019 Term 18 22 17 11 31 0 0 245
2019 Student 55 16 16 7 7 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 27 13 4 3 0 2 51 49 1550
2024 Term 52 25 12 3 2 0 4 55 45 350
2024 Student 54 13 3 21 9 0 0 54 46 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 28 13 3 2 1 2 1650
2022 Term 54 29 11 2 1 0 3 340
2022 Casual 79 6 0 8 0 0 7 10
2022 Student 45 8 18 12 8 0 7 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 13 5 2 0 1 1825
2020 Term 54 28 9 6 1 0 1 475
2020 Casual 66 26 8 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Student 55 24 17 3 0 0 0 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 29 11 2 1 0 1 1815
2019 Term 55 26 14 1 2 0 2 240
2019 Student 53 31 9 2 4 0 0 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 30 37 15 8 0 0 39 23 1550
2024 Term 14 36 33 13 4 0 0 50 17 345
2024 Student 21 61 6 3 9 0 0 82 12 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 31 35 16 8 0 0 41 24 1660
2022 Term 18 36 33 10 3 0 1 54 13 345
2022 Casual 0 70 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 10
2022 Student 26 40 25 0 8 0 0 66 8 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 34 35 11 6 0 0 48 17 1825
2020 Term 27 44 23 4 1 0 0 71 6 475
2020 Casual 45 35 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 25
2020 Student 38 41 17 0 3 0 0 79 3 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 32 31 15 7 0 0 47 22 1820
2019 Term 21 49 20 9 2 0 0 70 10 245
2019 Student 31 42 24 0 2 0 0 73 2 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 25 39 13 7 0 0 20 41 1550
2024 Term 9 15 43 18 14 0 0 33 24 345
2024 Student 9 15 18 43 15 0 0 58 24 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 39 19 7 0 0 25 36 1655
2022 Term 4 16 36 24 20 0 1 44 19 340
2022 Casual 11 19 29 41 0 0 0 41 30 10
2022 Student 0 8 47 28 17 0 0 44 8 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 22 39 18 7 0 0 26 36 1820
2020 Term 3 11 33 34 19 0 0 53 14 475
2020 Casual 0 12 29 32 27 0 0 60 12 25
2020 Student 3 17 21 38 21 0 0 59 21 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 37 20 8 0 0 28 36 1820
2019 Term 6 12 33 32 17 0 0 49 18 245
2019 Student 7 24 33 22 13 0 0 36 31 45
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 65 1555
2024 Term 16 63 350
2024 Student 30 36 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 68 1660
2022 Term 15 71 345
2022 Casual 22 59 10
2022 Student 26 29 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 51 1835
2020 Term 23 47 475
2020 Casual 37 47 25
2020 Student 41 21 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 315
2024 Term 55 45 55
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 335
2022 Term 72 28 50
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 610
2020 Term 53 47 110
2020 Casual 80 20 10
2020 Student 83 17 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 17 10 5 5 3 16 54 46 1550
2024 Term 46 11 4 1 1 6 31 73 27 350
2024 Student 60 17 0 0 0 0 22 78 22 15
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 19 10 5 5 2 12 1655
2022 Term 50 10 6 2 2 3 26 340
2022 Casual 42 11 0 0 0 11 36 10
2022 Student 35 0 12 0 0 29 24 10
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 21 13 7 6 1 8 1830
2020 Term 52 12 6 2 2 3 24 475
2020 Casual 57 8 4 0 4 7 21 25
2020 Student 55 10 7 3 3 3 17 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 20 15 9 9 0 6 1800
2019 Term 56 15 9 5 3 1 11 245
2019 Student 47 13 4 4 9 0 22 45

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 20 15 19 26 1 6 35 49 315
2024 Term 23 34 17 6 11 1 8 63 19 55
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 24 15 17 30 1 4 35 49 335
2022 Term 20 42 3 9 14 5 8 70 26 50
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 26 17 19 21 1 4 40 42 610
2020 Term 19 36 15 12 13 3 3 58 26 110
2020 Casual 51 28 0 0 10 0 12 88 12 10
2020 Student 17 50 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 20 12 20 36 1 4 29 59 315
2024 Term 7 34 18 18 17 2 4 43 37 55
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 18 12 18 41 1 3 25 62 335
2022 Term 13 36 10 16 21 2 3 52 38 50
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 20 14 23 33 1 3 28 58 610
2020 Term 17 26 14 19 19 3 2 46 39 110
2020 Casual 59 21 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2020 Student 8 33 17 17 25 0 0 42 42 10
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