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

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Positive answers" and "Negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Results for questions 44, 73 and 93 are calculated differently than previous years to provide a more accurate and meaningful reflection of employee experiences. The calculation of negative answers now includes "To a very large extent", "To a large extent", "To a moderate extent" and "To a small extent". Because of this adjustment, results for these questions are not directly comparable to previous years.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 28 29 15 0 5 0 53 16 20
2024 IS-04 31 31 14 15 0 9 0 68 17 15
2022 IS 25 46 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 20
2022 IS-04 32 52 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 10
2020 IS 27 59 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 20
2020 IS-04 27 60 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 IS 25 38 0 13 19 6 0 67 33 15

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 28 28 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 20
2024 IS-04 41 21 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 15
2022 IS 30 46 4 20 0 0 0 76 20 20
2022 IS-04 38 37 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 10
2020 IS 23 41 14 18 5 0 0 64 23 20
2020 IS-04 27 33 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2019 IS 13 44 6 25 13 0 0 56 38 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 46 12 12 0 5 0 74 13 20
2024 IS-04 41 38 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2022 IS 44 31 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2022 IS-04 54 29 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2020 IS 41 36 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 20
2020 IS-04 33 40 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 IS 31 38 6 13 6 6 0 73 20 15

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 34 26 36 4 0 0 0 59 4 20
2024 IS-04 41 36 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2022 IS 31 45 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 20
2022 IS-04 40 43 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 IS 29 57 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2020 IS-04 21 64 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2019 IS 25 44 0 19 6 6 0 73 27 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 44 32 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 20
2024 IS-04 47 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 IS 34 46 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2022 IS-04 39 44 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 IS 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 20
2020 IS-04 33 27 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 IS 31 13 25 31 0 0 0 44 31 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 38 24 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 20
2024 IS-04 47 32 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2022 IS 34 47 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2022 IS-04 39 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 23 55 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 20
2020 IS-04 27 47 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 19 13 50 6 13 0 0 31 19 15

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 42 27 14 0 6 10 0 77 7 20
2024 IS-04 55 21 17 0 0 7 0 81 0 15
2022 IS 39 32 14 5 0 10 0 79 6 20
2022 IS-04 40 37 15 0 0 8 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 38 33 14 10 5 0 0 71 14 20
2020 IS-04 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 15
2019 IS 25 25 13 13 19 6 0 53 33 15
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 46 35 10 0 0 5 4 89 0 20
2024 IS-04 61 16 7 0 0 9 8 92 0 15
2022 IS 49 47 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 IS-04 48 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 IS 50 41 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2020 IS-04 33 53 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2019 IS 56 19 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 62 24 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2024 IS-04 63 13 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2022 IS 44 46 5 4 0 0 0 90 4 20
2022 IS-04 55 37 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 59 36 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 IS-04 53 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 38 38 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 58 13 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 20
2024 IS-04 56 14 23 0 7 0 0 70 7 15
2022 IS 57 29 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2022 IS-04 76 16 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 73 18 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2020 IS-04 67 27 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2019 IS 50 25 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 15

Senior management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 29 34 17 16 0 4 0 66 16 20
2024 IS-04 39 23 22 9 0 8 0 67 9 15
2022 IS 37 53 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2022 IS-04 30 54 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 27 23 27 9 5 9 0 55 15 20
2020 IS-04 27 27 20 7 7 13 0 62 15 15
2019 IS 6 13 38 31 6 6 0 20 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 19 22 24 19 15 0 0 42 34 20
2024 IS-04 33 22 22 15 9 0 0 54 24 15
2022 IS 24 38 29 4 5 0 0 62 9 20
2022 IS-04 23 24 45 0 8 0 0 47 8 10
2020 IS 27 27 32 9 5 0 0 55 14 20
2020 IS-04 33 27 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2019 IS 6 13 31 38 13 0 0 19 50 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 25 37 25 0 0 0 38 25 20
2024 IS-04 23 32 37 9 0 0 0 54 9 15
2022 IS 14 44 37 4 0 0 0 58 4 20
2022 IS-04 8 48 44 0 0 0 0 56 0 10
2020 IS 14 41 27 9 5 5 0 57 14 20
2020 IS-04 13 40 20 13 7 7 0 57 21 15
2019 IS 6 13 19 44 13 6 0 20 60 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 29 25 22 16 8 0 0 54 24 20
2024 IS-04 39 17 37 0 7 0 0 56 7 15
2022 IS 19 44 23 14 0 0 0 63 14 20
2022 IS-04 16 41 28 15 0 0 0 57 15 10
2020 IS 14 62 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 20
2020 IS-04 20 47 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2019 IS 19 31 13 19 19 0 0 50 38 15
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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 IS 29 23 22 26 0 0 0 52 26 20
2024 IS-04 33 22 21 25 0 0 0 54 25 15
2022 IS 34 37 11 14 5 0 0 71 18 20
2022 IS-04 47 21 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 10
2020 IS 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 20
2020 IS-04 40 27 7 27 0 0 0 67 27 15
2019 IS 25 38 6 13 19 0 0 63 31 15

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 18 55 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 20
2024 IS-04 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 15
2022 IS 30 40 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 20
2022 IS-04 32 40 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2020 IS 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 20
2020 IS-04 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 IS 25 44 6 19 6 0 0 69 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 49 34 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 20
2024 IS-04 56 23 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2022 IS 36 45 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 20
2022 IS-04 48 44 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 64 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 IS-04 53 27 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 IS 25 50 0 6 13 6 0 80 20 15

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 48 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 20
2024 IS-04 33 45 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2022 IS 29 57 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2022 IS-04 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2020 IS 36 32 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 20
2020 IS-04 33 33 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2019 IS 25 50 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 53 23 16 0 0 4 4 83 0 20
2024 IS-04 48 23 16 0 0 7 6 81 0 15
2022 IS 44 47 5 0 0 4 0 94 0 20
2022 IS-04 47 45 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 64 27 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2020 IS-04 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 36 21 28 5 5 4 0 60 11 20
2024 IS-04 37 26 20 0 9 8 0 69 9 15
2022 IS 39 37 18 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2022 IS-04 46 17 29 8 0 0 0 63 8 10
2020 IS 36 32 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 20
2020 IS-04 33 47 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2019 IS 19 44 19 13 6 0 0 63 19 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 38 6 8 8 6 6 28 57 43 20
2024 IS-04 41 0 14 13 0 0 31 60 40 15
2022 IS 47 10 15 9 5 0 13 20
2022 IS-04 47 8 8 8 8 0 21 10
2020 IS 77 9 5 5 0 0 5 20
2020 IS-04 80 7 0 7 0 0 7 15
2019 IS 50 25 0 13 0 6 6 15

Question 44b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 75 0 6 5 0 0 14 87 13 20
2024 IS-04 84 0 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 15

Question 44c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 70 5 11 0 4 0 10 77 23 20
2024 IS-04 75 9 0 0 0 0 16 90 10 15
2022 IS 72 0 5 0 4 0 19 20
2022 IS-04 63 0 8 0 0 0 30 10
2020 IS 80 15 0 0 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 77 15 0 0 8 0 0 15
2019 IS 69 0 19 0 0 6 6 15

Question 44d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 65 4 10 0 0 0 21 82 18 20
2024 IS-04 77 0 7 0 0 0 16 92 8 15

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 64 0 17 0 0 0 19 79 21 20
2024 IS-04 75 0 0 0 0 0 25 100 0 15

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 4 20 27 16 22 6 4 27 42 20
2024 IS-04 0 25 29 9 20 10 8 30 35 15
2022 IS 15 21 0 50 10 4 0 37 63 20
2022 IS-04 24 8 0 52 16 0 0 32 68 10
2020 IS 27 23 18 23 5 5 0 52 29 20
2020 IS-04 27 27 13 20 7 7 0 57 29 15
2019 IS 13 38 13 25 13 0 0 50 38 15

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 28 23 19 6 0 0 52 25 20
2024 IS-04 34 21 28 16 0 0 0 55 16 15
2022 IS 34 51 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 20
2022 IS-04 39 36 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 10
2020 IS 18 41 27 14 0 0 0 59 14 20
2020 IS-04 13 27 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 15
2019 IS 19 25 19 25 13 0 0 44 38 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 29 24 19 5 0 0 51 25 20
2024 IS-04 31 30 24 15 0 0 0 61 15 15
2022 IS 39 48 4 5 4 0 0 86 10 20
2022 IS-04 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 23 45 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 20
2020 IS-04 13 47 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 15
2019 IS 19 44 13 13 13 0 0 63 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 25 32 28 9 6 0 0 57 15 20
2024 IS-04 32 38 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 15
2022 IS 40 28 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 20
2022 IS-04 54 8 30 8 0 0 0 62 8 10
2020 IS 32 41 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 20
2020 IS-04 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 IS 19 31 44 0 6 0 0 50 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 37 20 15 5 0 0 60 20 20
2024 IS-04 31 46 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2022 IS 21 45 20 9 4 0 0 66 14 20
2022 IS-04 24 55 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 10
2020 IS 18 55 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 20
2020 IS-04 20 53 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 19 25 19 31 6 0 0 44 38 15

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 48 9 29 4 10 0 0 57 14 20
2024 IS-04 54 0 40 0 7 0 0 54 7 15
2022 IS 43 37 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2022 IS-04 46 29 8 16 0 0 0 75 16 10
2020 IS 36 36 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 20
2020 IS-04 33 40 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2019 IS 50 25 19 0 0 6 0 80 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 35 47 5 8 4 0 0 82 13 20
2024 IS-04 39 45 9 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2022 IS 24 50 15 5 5 0 0 74 10 20
2022 IS-04 22 45 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 10
2020 IS 36 23 9 14 18 0 0 59 32 20
2020 IS-04 27 33 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2019 IS 13 38 6 31 13 0 0 50 44 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 71 9 10 0 6 4 0 84 6 20
2024 IS-04 76 8 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2022 IS 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 20
2022 IS-04 71 16 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10

Mobility and retention

Question 57_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 25 32 44 20
2024 IS-04 22 38 40 15
2022 IS 36 31 33 20
2022 IS-04 21 40 39 10
2020 IS 18 45 36 20
2020 IS-04 20 40 40 15
2019 IS 31 38 31 15
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 37 44 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 20
2024 IS-04 49 27 16 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2022 IS 45 33 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 20
2022 IS-04 55 23 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 10
2020 IS 32 55 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2020 IS-04 27 53 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 IS 25 38 19 19 0 0 0 63 19 15

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 43 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 20
2024 IS-04 56 30 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 IS 40 36 19 4 0 0 0 76 4 20
2022 IS-04 48 35 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 IS 32 41 18 5 5 0 0 73 9 20
2020 IS-04 33 40 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 13 44 25 13 6 0 0 56 19 15

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 17 12 50 17 4 0 0 21 30 20
2024 IS-04 15 21 49 9 6 0 0 15 36 15
2022 IS 24 10 46 11 10 0 0 21 33 20
2022 IS-04 16 8 51 9 16 0 0 24 25 10
2020 IS 9 32 50 5 0 5 0 5 43 20
2020 IS-04 7 27 60 7 0 0 0 7 33 15
2019 IS 31 31 38 0 0 0 0 0 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 9 40 28 15 8 0 0 23 49 20
2024 IS-04 9 48 15 15 13 0 0 28 57 15
2022 IS 23 24 33 15 5 0 0 20 47 20
2022 IS-04 29 25 23 16 8 0 0 24 54 10
2020 IS 9 23 41 18 9 0 0 27 32 20
2020 IS-04 13 33 33 13 7 0 0 20 47 15
2019 IS 0 38 38 25 0 0 0 25 38 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 19 35 23 10 0 0 33 32 20
2024 IS-04 15 24 44 10 6 0 0 16 40 15
2022 IS 15 42 34 4 5 0 0 9 57 20
2022 IS-04 16 37 32 7 8 0 0 15 53 10
2020 IS 23 32 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 20
2020 IS-04 7 47 40 7 0 0 0 7 53 15
2019 IS 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 0 69 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 18 25 28 17 8 0 4 25 45 20
2024 IS-04 13 35 24 8 13 0 6 23 52 15
2022 IS 20 23 23 30 0 0 5 32 45 20
2022 IS-04 24 22 14 32 0 0 8 35 50 10
2020 IS 18 27 18 18 0 5 14 22 56 20
2020 IS-04 13 33 13 20 0 0 20 25 58 15
2019 IS 31 31 25 13 0 0 0 13 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 4 12 36 28 15 0 5 45 17 20
2024 IS-04 0 0 44 31 25 0 0 56 0 15
2022 IS 10 15 28 24 8 10 5 38 30 20
2022 IS-04 0 8 37 24 7 15 8 40 11 10
2020 IS 9 14 32 23 14 9 0 40 25 20
2020 IS-04 7 7 33 33 13 7 0 50 14 15
2019 IS 13 13 44 13 6 6 6 21 29 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 20 20 29 15 16 0 0 30 40 20
2024 IS-04 17 26 22 15 20 0 0 34 44 15
2022 IS 18 10 42 11 9 5 5 23 30 20
2022 IS-04 21 8 31 9 15 8 8 28 35 10
2020 IS 9 18 45 23 0 0 5 24 29 20
2020 IS-04 7 13 47 27 0 0 7 29 21 15
2019 IS 0 31 44 25 0 0 0 25 31 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 0 26 41 30 4 0 0 34 26 20
2024 IS-04 0 7 59 28 7 0 0 34 7 15
2022 IS 4 13 25 28 24 0 5 55 19 20
2022 IS-04 0 21 8 31 32 0 8 68 23 10
2020 IS 5 18 50 14 14 0 0 27 23 20
2020 IS-04 7 20 47 7 20 0 0 27 27 15
2019 IS 19 25 38 19 0 0 0 19 44 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 16 11 45 18 10 0 0 27 28 20
2024 IS-04 28 18 48 7 0 0 0 46 7 15
2022 IS 11 53 11 21 0 5 0 66 23 20
2022 IS-04 17 39 17 20 0 8 0 60 22 10
2020 IS 27 27 23 14 9 0 0 55 23 20
2020 IS-04 27 33 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2019 IS 0 19 31 44 6 0 0 19 50 15

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 49 46 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2024 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2022 IS-04 75 16 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 59 27 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 20
2020 IS-04 60 27 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2019 IS 56 19 0 13 6 6 0 80 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2024 IS-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 IS-04 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 52 43 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 IS-04 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 38 38 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 55 24 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 20
2024 IS-04 70 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 IS 49 32 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 20
2022 IS-04 55 29 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 IS 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2020 IS-04 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 38 38 6 6 6 6 0 80 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 28 28 25 11 0 8 0 60 12 20
2024 IS-04 40 37 9 0 0 14 0 90 0 15
2022 IS 16 60 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2022 IS-04 17 46 29 8 0 0 0 63 8 10
2020 IS 27 41 27 0 5 0 0 68 5 20
2020 IS-04 20 53 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 25 44 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 43 31 10 4 0 10 0 83 5 20
2024 IS-04 41 43 8 0 0 9 0 92 0 15
2022 IS 24 41 10 12 0 13 0 74 14 20
2022 IS-04 25 40 8 13 0 14 0 76 15 10
2020 IS 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 IS-04 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 IS 38 31 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 42 42 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 20
2024 IS-04 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 IS 61 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 IS-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 50 45 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 IS-04 47 47 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 IS 38 31 13 13 0 6 0 73 13 15

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 38 29 12 5 0 6 10 79 6 20
2024 IS-04 32 30 13 9 0 0 16 74 10 15
2022 IS 53 37 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2022 IS-04 39 45 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 42 25 13 4 0 6 10 79 5 20
2024 IS-04 38 24 15 7 0 0 16 74 8 15
2022 IS 58 37 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 IS-04 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10

Question 49. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 35 10 23 8 0 23 0 59 11 20
2024 IS-04 34 16 14 7 0 29 0 71 9 15
2022 IS 24 20 32 10 0 9 4 52 12 20
2022 IS-04 17 32 28 8 0 15 0 58 10 10
2020 IS 36 41 18 0 0 5 0 81 0 20
2020 IS-04 33 40 20 0 0 7 0 79 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 48 33 10 4 0 0 5 85 4 20
2024 IS-04 48 37 0 7 0 0 9 93 7 15
2022 IS 52 24 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 20
2022 IS-04 47 16 22 8 8 0 0 62 16 10
2020 IS 48 33 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 20
2020 IS-04 36 43 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 21 13 9 4 0 43 10 73 8 20
2024 IS-04 18 22 0 7 0 45 9 86 14 15
2022 IS 0 19 19 0 10 52 0 40 20 20
2022 IS-04 0 17 16 0 8 58 0 42 20 10

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 31 28 0 0 5 4 70 0 20
2024 IS-04 48 16 21 0 0 9 7 75 0 15
2022 IS 36 55 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 20
2022 IS-04 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 18 41 18 9 0 9 5 68 11 20
2020 IS-04 13 47 13 13 0 7 7 69 15 15
2019 IS 19 38 6 13 19 6 0 60 33 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 37 37 10 10 5 0 0 74 16 20
2024 IS-04 49 37 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2022 IS 20 34 21 20 4 0 0 54 24 20
2022 IS-04 32 23 20 25 0 0 0 55 25 10
2020 IS 23 45 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 20
2020 IS-04 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2019 IS 19 13 19 38 6 6 0 33 47 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 45 45 4 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2024 IS-04 70 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 IS 21 36 37 5 0 0 0 58 5 20
2022 IS-04 25 23 44 8 0 0 0 48 8 10
2020 IS 18 55 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 20
2020 IS-04 20 53 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 19 25 25 25 6 0 0 44 31 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 19 14 17 16 10 25 0 43 35 20
2024 IS-04 24 13 19 21 0 23 0 49 27 15
2022 IS 21 32 14 0 9 23 0 70 12 20
2022 IS-04 25 30 16 0 8 21 0 70 10 10
2020 IS 14 41 18 5 14 9 0 60 20 20
2020 IS-04 13 33 27 0 13 13 0 54 15 15
2019 IS 0 13 25 6 31 25 0 17 50 15

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 30 43 6 16 5 0 0 73 21 20
2024 IS-04 35 49 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2022 IS 48 47 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 IS-04 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 41 41 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 20
2020 IS-04 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 17 22 14 25 0 0 39 39 20
2024 IS-04 30 20 10 16 24 0 0 50 40 15
2022 IS 38 38 19 0 0 0 5 80 0 20
2022 IS-04 38 24 30 0 0 0 8 68 0 10
2020 IS 18 41 18 18 0 0 5 62 19 20
2020 IS-04 27 33 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 15
2019 IS 31 25 0 25 19 0 0 56 44 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 29 15 24 10 0 0 51 34 20
2024 IS-04 31 30 16 16 7 0 0 61 23 15
2022 IS 44 38 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2022 IS-04 47 24 22 8 0 0 0 71 8 10
2020 IS 27 45 5 9 14 0 0 73 23 20
2020 IS-04 33 27 7 13 20 0 0 60 33 15
2019 IS 38 25 31 0 0 6 0 67 0 15

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 71 24 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2024 IS-04 78 14 0 0 0 0 8 100 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 IS 61 34 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2024 IS-04 70 23 0 0 0 0 8 100 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 IS 90 6 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2024 IS-04 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2022 IS 77 10 8 0 0 0 5 91 0 20
2022 IS-04 79 0 13 0 0 0 8 86 0 10
2019 IS 69 13 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 30 41 13 6 4 0 5 75 10 20
2024 IS-04 29 50 15 0 6 0 0 78 6 15
2022 IS 57 20 18 4 0 0 0 77 4 20
2022 IS-04 39 25 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 10
2020 IS 77 9 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 IS-04 80 7 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 IS 38 44 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS-04 0 8 0 7 0 77 8 52 48 10
2020 IS 0 18 18 0 5 59 0 44 11 20
2020 IS-04 0 20 27 0 7 47 0 38 13 15
2019 IS 0 13 6 13 6 44 19 33 50 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 27 41 18 5 0 9 0 75 5 20
2020 IS-04 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 6 50 0 19 6 19 0 69 31 15

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS-04 0 100 10
2022 IS-04 0 100 10
2019 IS 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS-04 0 0 0 0 0 92 8 0 0 10
2020 IS 5 14 14 14 0 55 0 40 30 20
2020 IS-04 7 13 20 13 0 47 0 38 25 15
2019 IS 0 6 19 6 0 69 0 20 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 29 31 14 0 4 22 0 77 6 20
2020 IS 32 41 14 9 0 5 0 76 10 20
2020 IS-04 33 40 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 IS 6 44 19 6 0 25 0 67 8 15

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 5 95 20
2024 IS-04 9 91 15
2022 IS 5 95 20
2022 IS-04 8 92 10
2020 IS 5 95 20
2020 IS-04 7 93 15
2019 IS 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 32 39 4 11 0 5 8 82 13 20
2024 IS-04 44 41 0 9 0 0 6 91 9 15
2022 IS 53 33 0 5 0 4 5 95 5 20
2022 IS-04 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 IS-04 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 66 15 9 0 6 4 0 84 6 20
2024 IS-04 70 7 16 0 0 8 0 83 0 15
2022 IS 55 35 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2022 IS-04 63 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 IS 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 IS-04 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 0 0 0 0 48 0 52 100 0 20
2024 IS-04 0 0 0 0 46 0 54 100 0 15
2022 IS 0 4 0 24 25 9 38 92 8 20
2022 IS-04 0 0 0 29 31 8 32 100 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 IS 23 40 22 4 10 0 0 63 14 20
2024 IS-04 30 45 19 7 0 0 0 75 7 15
2022 IS 24 46 10 15 4 0 0 70 19 20
2022 IS-04 37 47 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2020 IS 41 36 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 20
2020 IS-04 47 33 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 IS 6 63 19 0 13 0 0 69 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 5 29 17 35 14 20
2024 IS-04 8 33 20 33 7 15
2022 IS 10 42 27 16 5 20
2022 IS-04 9 51 7 25 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 IS 58 22 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 20
2024 IS-04 56 29 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 IS 54 42 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 IS-04 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 55 41 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 IS-04 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 50 23 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 20
2024 IS-04 57 22 14 8 0 0 0 79 8 15
2022 IS 63 22 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2022 IS-04 76 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 IS 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 20
2020 IS-04 47 27 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 41 20 9 6 0 0 66 15 20
2024 IS-04 31 45 17 8 0 0 0 76 8 15
2022 IS 10 56 20 5 9 0 0 66 14 20
2022 IS-04 16 45 24 8 8 0 0 60 16 10
2020 IS 23 36 27 9 5 0 0 59 14 20
2020 IS-04 20 40 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2019 IS 13 44 6 19 19 0 0 56 38 15

Work-related stress

Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 40 38 12 5 0 5 0 42 58 20
2024 IS-04 45 47 0 0 0 9 0 49 51 15
2022 IS 38 30 10 13 4 0 5 20
2022 IS-04 41 32 7 13 0 0 7 10
2020 IS 50 27 9 0 14 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 40 33 7 0 20 0 0 15
2019 IS 31 38 19 6 6 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 15 33 29 14 9 0 0 15 85 20
2024 IS-04 15 31 23 23 9 0 0 15 85 15
2022 IS 0 17 43 25 15 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 0 18 32 32 18 0 0 10
2020 IS 5 27 23 23 23 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 7 27 27 27 13 0 0 15
2019 IS 13 19 6 31 31 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 5 31 40 14 10 0 0 5 95 20
2024 IS-04 8 14 44 24 10 0 0 8 92 15
2022 IS 0 5 53 24 19 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 0 8 59 17 16 0 0 10
2020 IS 0 36 9 32 23 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 0 40 7 40 13 0 0 15
2019 IS 6 19 6 31 38 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 23 26 14 14 0 0 24 76 20
2024 IS-04 21 22 25 23 9 0 0 21 79 15
2022 IS 4 28 29 25 15 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 0 37 30 17 16 0 0 10
2020 IS 19 14 19 24 24 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 29 7 14 36 14 0 0 15
2019 IS 13 13 13 25 38 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 45 20 31 0 4 0 0 45 55 20
2024 IS-04 38 26 36 0 0 0 0 38 62 15
2022 IS 35 36 10 5 10 0 4 20
2022 IS-04 24 29 15 8 16 0 7 10
2020 IS 24 24 24 5 24 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 20 27 33 7 13 0 0 15
2019 IS 19 13 38 6 25 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 25 22 12 16 0 0 24 76 20
2024 IS-04 31 24 22 13 10 0 0 31 69 15
2022 IS 38 36 10 11 5 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 39 28 8 17 8 0 0 10
2020 IS 27 27 32 9 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 20 33 40 7 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 25 31 31 13 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 31 11 25 8 0 0 24 76 20
2024 IS-04 24 43 10 16 7 0 0 24 76 15
2022 IS 16 35 30 8 10 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 25 30 28 0 16 0 0 10
2020 IS 23 32 23 14 9 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 20 40 20 7 13 0 0 15
2019 IS 19 13 38 25 6 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 18 24 31 13 13 0 0 18 82 20
2024 IS-04 21 20 35 9 15 0 0 21 79 15
2022 IS 0 41 27 14 19 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 0 47 28 8 16 0 0 10
2020 IS 9 36 23 23 9 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 7 40 27 20 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 6 25 13 38 19 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 39 14 19 4 0 0 24 76 20
2024 IS-04 31 46 15 9 0 0 0 31 69 15
2022 IS 21 29 30 16 4 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 24 24 27 25 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 19 38 19 19 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 21 43 21 14 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 19 13 19 44 6 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 42 22 30 5 0 0 0 42 58 20
2024 IS-04 47 28 25 0 0 0 0 47 53 15
2022 IS 35 33 23 9 0 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 47 16 30 8 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 55 14 18 9 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 60 7 20 7 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 31 38 13 0 19 0 0 15

Question 73k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 31 19 37 9 4 0 0 31 69 20
2024 IS-04 31 22 33 7 8 0 0 31 69 15
2022 IS 40 17 19 18 5 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 48 14 8 22 8 0 0 10
2020 IS 27 14 27 23 9 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 27 13 27 20 13 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 22 41 24 10 4 0 0 22 78 20
2024 IS-04 21 32 24 17 7 0 0 21 79 15
2022 IS 36 28 14 13 9 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 40 32 15 13 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 23 41 23 9 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 25 44 13 13 6 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 30 5 18 14 22 0 10 34 66 20
2024 IS-04 35 9 14 8 26 0 9 38 62 15
2022 IS 60 18 18 5 0 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 64 7 22 8 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 45 23 18 9 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 47 13 20 13 7 0 0 15
2019 IS 19 31 19 6 25 0 0 15

Question 73n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 41 18 25 6 10 0 0 41 59 20
2024 IS-04 44 31 9 10 7 0 0 44 56 15
2022 IS 56 16 19 0 9 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 55 24 8 0 13 0 0 10
2020 IS 27 50 14 5 5 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 33 53 7 0 7 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 71 4 4 6 0 5 10 83 17 20
2024 IS-04 77 7 0 0 0 9 8 92 8 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 65 6 10 6 4 0 10 72 28 20
2024 IS-04 77 0 0 0 7 0 16 92 8 15

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 75 11 4 4 0 0 5 79 21 20
2024 IS-04 84 9 8 0 0 0 0 84 16 15
2022 IS 82 5 4 0 0 9 0 20
2022 IS-04 79 8 0 0 0 13 0 10
2020 IS 73 14 5 0 5 0 5 20
2020 IS-04 73 7 7 0 7 0 7 15
2019 IS 63 19 13 0 0 0 6 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 68 26 0 5 0 0 0 68 32 20
2024 IS-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 85 15 15
2022 IS 52 25 14 9 0 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 61 24 8 7 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 77 9 9 0 0 0 5 20
2020 IS-04 67 13 13 0 0 0 7 15
2019 IS 31 19 31 13 6 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 79 11 6 0 4 0 0 79 21 20
2024 IS-04 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2022 IS 81 4 10 4 0 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 77 5 5 5 5 0 5 20
2020 IS-04 67 7 7 7 7 0 7 15
2019 IS 63 19 0 19 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 61 4 4 0 0 0 31 88 12 20
2024 IS-04 76 0 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 15
2022 IS 71 0 0 0 0 0 29 20
2022 IS-04 63 0 0 0 0 0 37 10
2020 IS 68 5 5 0 0 0 23 20
2020 IS-04 73 0 0 0 0 0 27 15
2019 IS 50 13 6 0 0 0 31 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 70 15 0 0 0 0 15 82 18 20
2024 IS-04 77 16 0 0 0 0 8 83 17 15
2022 IS 66 10 4 4 0 0 14 20
2022 IS-04 64 8 7 0 0 0 22 10
2020 IS 77 9 0 9 0 0 5 20
2020 IS-04 73 13 0 7 0 0 7 15
2019 IS 60 20 0 7 0 0 13 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 46 20 12 5 12 0 5 48 52 20
2024 IS-04 55 16 21 9 0 0 0 55 45 15
2022 IS 61 11 4 0 13 0 11 20
2022 IS-04 78 0 0 0 13 0 8 10
2020 IS 55 27 9 5 0 0 5 20
2020 IS-04 40 33 13 7 0 0 7 15
2019 IS 63 19 6 13 0 0 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 51 17 25 6 0 0 0 51 49 20
2024 IS-04 54 22 24 0 0 0 0 54 46 15
2022 IS 51 21 15 13 0 0 0 20
2022 IS-04 41 31 8 20 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 55 23 14 9 0 0 0 20
2020 IS-04 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 15
2019 IS 63 19 6 6 0 0 6 15

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 4 29 38 21 8 0 0 33 30 20
2024 IS-04 6 39 40 9 7 0 0 45 15 15
2022 IS 0 22 54 20 5 0 0 22 25 20
2022 IS-04 0 17 58 17 8 0 0 17 25 10
2020 IS 5 27 36 23 9 0 0 32 32 20
2020 IS-04 7 20 47 20 7 0 0 27 27 15
2019 IS 6 0 31 63 0 0 0 6 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 4 18 55 9 13 0 0 23 23 20
2024 IS-04 0 13 48 16 23 0 0 38 13 15
2022 IS 5 25 36 34 0 0 0 34 30 20
2022 IS-04 8 25 22 45 0 0 0 45 33 10
2020 IS 27 5 36 32 0 0 0 32 32 20
2020 IS-04 20 7 40 33 0 0 0 33 27 15
2019 IS 19 44 31 0 6 0 0 6 63 15
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 10 70 20
2024 IS-04 7 78 15
2022 IS 0 73 20
2022 IS-04 0 93 10
2020 IS 32 55 20
2020 IS-04 40 60 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 36 20 0 9 4 0 31 52 48 20
2024 IS-04 35 7 0 7 7 0 45 64 36 15
2022 IS 16 5 4 9 9 5 51 20
2022 IS-04 25 8 7 7 8 0 45 10
2020 IS 41 9 0 9 14 0 27 20
2020 IS-04 33 7 0 13 20 0 27 15
2019 IS 50 6 13 6 0 0 25 15
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