2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 82. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 65 25 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 60
2024 Non-supervisor 41 35 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 140
2022 Supervisor 57 33 1 6 3 0 0 90 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 56 30 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 140
2020 Supervisor 58 28 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 50
2020 Non-supervisor 55 30 9 4 2 1 0 86 5 150
2019 Supervisor 62 28 3 2 5 0 0 90 7 35
2019 Non-supervisor 51 36 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 105

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 Supervisor 52 37 7 2 2 0 0 89 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 46 32 8 9 4 1 0 78 14 140
2022 Supervisor 61 28 4 4 3 0 0 88 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 54 27 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 140
2020 Supervisor 58 32 0 4 6 0 0 90 10 50
2020 Non-supervisor 45 30 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 150
2019 Supervisor 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 35
2019 Non-supervisor 51 31 11 4 4 0 0 82 8 105

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 Supervisor 72 21 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 60
2024 Non-supervisor 61 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 140
2022 Supervisor 75 18 2 3 2 0 0 94 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 64 24 7 4 0 0 1 89 4 140
2020 Supervisor 71 22 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 62 25 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 150
2019 Supervisor 71 21 5 0 2 0 0 92 2 35
2019 Non-supervisor 64 28 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 105

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 Supervisor 60 28 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 46 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 140
2022 Supervisor 64 27 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 65
2022 Non-supervisor 54 32 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 140
2020 Supervisor 64 24 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 57 31 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 150
2019 Supervisor 56 31 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 35
2019 Non-supervisor 51 41 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 105

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 Supervisor 73 19 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 48 28 10 8 5 1 0 76 13 140
2022 Supervisor 72 22 1 3 2 0 0 94 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 64 22 7 4 3 0 0 86 6 140
2020 Supervisor 72 15 10 0 4 0 0 87 4 50
2020 Non-supervisor 65 20 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 150
2019 Supervisor 62 23 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 35
2019 Non-supervisor 58 23 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 105

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 Supervisor 68 22 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 43 34 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 140
2022 Supervisor 69 22 1 4 3 0 0 91 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 63 21 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 140
2020 Supervisor 64 25 5 2 4 0 0 89 5 50
2020 Non-supervisor 61 26 6 3 3 0 0 87 7 150
2019 Supervisor 60 29 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 35
2019 Non-supervisor 58 27 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 105

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 Supervisor 71 12 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 60
2024 Non-supervisor 42 24 13 6 9 5 0 71 16 140
2022 Supervisor 58 23 6 7 4 2 0 82 12 65
2022 Non-supervisor 57 19 12 6 4 1 0 77 10 140
2020 Supervisor 69 12 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 50
2020 Non-supervisor 55 24 10 6 3 2 1 81 9 150
2019 Supervisor 58 17 20 3 3 0 0 75 6 35
2019 Non-supervisor 51 24 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 105
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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 Supervisor 74 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 44 33 11 5 2 1 5 82 7 140
2022 Supervisor 68 23 6 0 2 1 0 92 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 22 7 3 2 4 2 86 6 140
2020 Supervisor 78 9 3 2 2 0 5 92 5 50
2020 Non-supervisor 53 26 15 4 1 2 1 81 4 150
2019 Supervisor 74 17 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 58 24 11 4 0 1 3 85 4 105

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 Supervisor 59 32 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 59 28 3 7 2 0 1 88 9 140
2022 Supervisor 68 25 2 1 3 0 0 94 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 140
2020 Supervisor 66 17 12 2 0 0 2 86 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 53 28 7 7 3 2 0 83 10 150
2019 Supervisor 47 40 7 3 0 0 3 90 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 59 27 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 105

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 Supervisor 65 25 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 60
2024 Non-supervisor 59 26 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 140
2022 Supervisor 63 28 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 65
2022 Non-supervisor 69 20 7 1 3 0 0 89 4 140
2020 Supervisor 71 19 6 0 2 0 2 92 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 65 22 8 4 1 0 1 88 4 150
2019 Supervisor 55 38 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 64 21 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 105

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 Supervisor 59 36 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 43 25 12 12 1 5 1 72 15 140
2022 Supervisor 59 30 1 3 4 2 0 91 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 57 24 7 5 1 5 1 86 7 140
2020 Supervisor 58 27 2 7 0 5 0 90 8 50
2020 Non-supervisor 54 22 8 3 4 9 1 83 8 150
2019 Supervisor 48 30 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 35
2019 Non-supervisor 49 27 10 8 3 3 0 78 11 105

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 Supervisor 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 60
2024 Non-supervisor 33 33 14 10 7 2 0 68 17 140
2022 Supervisor 58 28 6 3 4 0 0 86 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 33 6 7 4 2 1 83 11 140
2020 Supervisor 61 25 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 50
2020 Non-supervisor 49 28 11 2 5 5 1 82 7 150
2019 Supervisor 44 27 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 35
2019 Non-supervisor 41 31 12 11 2 2 0 74 13 105

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 Supervisor 27 48 12 8 6 0 0 75 14 60
2024 Non-supervisor 23 38 17 10 8 4 0 64 19 140
2022 Supervisor 37 38 6 11 6 1 0 77 17 65
2022 Non-supervisor 37 32 12 7 4 7 1 75 11 140
2020 Supervisor 42 37 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 50
2020 Non-supervisor 38 33 12 7 2 7 1 77 10 150
2019 Supervisor 37 30 14 7 9 3 0 69 17 35
2019 Non-supervisor 26 36 18 14 2 5 0 65 16 105

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 Supervisor 27 41 13 17 2 0 0 68 19 60
2024 Non-supervisor 23 36 17 13 8 3 0 61 22 140
2022 Supervisor 40 45 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 37 34 12 10 4 2 1 73 15 140
2020 Supervisor 33 38 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 50
2020 Non-supervisor 40 31 13 7 3 5 1 75 11 145
2019 Supervisor 32 31 9 20 9 0 0 62 29 35
2019 Non-supervisor 29 31 20 13 5 3 0 62 18 105
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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 Supervisor 54 30 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 60
2024 Non-supervisor 44 36 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 140
2022 Supervisor 53 34 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 24 10 5 2 0 0 83 6 140
2020 Supervisor 57 30 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 50
2020 Non-supervisor 42 36 11 8 2 1 1 79 10 150
2019 Supervisor 49 26 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 35
2019 Non-supervisor 44 35 13 6 2 0 0 79 7 105

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 Supervisor 50 36 5 6 3 0 0 87 8 60
2024 Non-supervisor 42 42 5 7 2 1 1 86 9 140
2022 Supervisor 51 35 5 3 6 0 0 86 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 43 41 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 140
2020 Supervisor 43 34 15 6 2 0 0 78 7 50
2020 Non-supervisor 36 43 8 11 2 0 1 80 13 150
2019 Supervisor 35 43 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 35
2019 Non-supervisor 43 39 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 105

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 Supervisor 62 29 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 60
2024 Non-supervisor 55 30 5 6 2 0 1 86 8 140
2022 Supervisor 55 26 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 65
2022 Non-supervisor 58 27 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 140
2020 Supervisor 63 27 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 50
2020 Non-supervisor 53 31 7 7 1 1 0 85 8 150
2019 Supervisor 48 46 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 52 32 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 105

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 Supervisor 42 33 8 9 9 0 0 75 18 60
2024 Non-supervisor 29 43 15 10 3 0 0 72 14 140
2022 Supervisor 38 49 2 7 4 0 0 87 11 65
2022 Non-supervisor 47 34 8 8 3 1 0 81 11 140
2020 Supervisor 41 32 12 9 2 0 4 76 11 50
2020 Non-supervisor 37 38 13 8 3 1 1 77 11 150
2019 Supervisor 47 39 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 35
2019 Non-supervisor 43 38 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 105

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 Supervisor 69 19 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 60
2024 Non-supervisor 57 21 10 8 1 1 1 81 8 140
2022 Supervisor 65 21 6 6 2 0 0 87 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 67 18 7 2 2 3 0 88 4 140
2020 Supervisor 65 20 4 5 2 2 2 89 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 54 24 10 7 1 4 1 82 8 150

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 Supervisor 39 39 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 60
2024 Non-supervisor 22 44 12 14 6 1 0 67 21 140
2022 Supervisor 46 36 5 10 2 1 0 83 12 65
2022 Non-supervisor 36 36 12 6 5 5 0 76 12 140
2020 Supervisor 36 35 18 5 2 2 2 74 7 50
2020 Non-supervisor 29 31 13 14 4 9 1 66 19 150
2019 Supervisor 35 33 18 11 3 0 0 68 14 35
2019 Non-supervisor 29 30 17 12 8 4 1 62 20 105

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 Supervisor 58 20 6 7 8 0 2 59 41 60
2024 Non-supervisor 51 30 6 4 5 1 5 54 46 140
2022 Supervisor 52 21 20 3 3 0 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 17 13 5 2 0 3 140
2020 Supervisor 42 23 15 13 0 0 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 52 19 14 6 2 3 5 150
2019 Supervisor 62 20 6 9 0 0 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 61 22 10 2 1 0 4 105

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 Supervisor 56 13 6 3 2 0 21 71 29 60
2024 Non-supervisor 61 8 6 3 5 2 17 75 25 140

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 Supervisor 89 3 0 0 2 1 5 95 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 71 8 4 3 1 6 7 81 19 140
2022 Supervisor 91 0 3 1 2 0 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 80 6 3 2 1 3 5 140
2020 Supervisor 85 5 2 0 0 0 8 50
2020 Non-supervisor 80 6 5 2 3 2 2 150
2019 Supervisor 85 6 0 0 0 3 6 35
2019 Non-supervisor 83 7 2 1 2 2 4 105

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 Supervisor 90 3 2 0 0 0 5 95 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 73 8 5 1 1 1 11 83 17 135

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 Supervisor 78 10 6 2 0 0 5 82 18 60
2024 Non-supervisor 67 11 7 2 2 1 9 75 25 140

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 Supervisor 30 25 12 15 10 1 7 60 27 60
2024 Non-supervisor 15 30 16 18 14 3 4 48 34 140
2022 Supervisor 28 36 9 10 12 2 3 67 23 65
2022 Non-supervisor 27 30 16 16 6 2 3 60 24 140
2020 Supervisor 36 20 17 17 2 2 5 61 21 50
2020 Non-supervisor 25 27 14 15 10 5 4 57 27 150
2019 Supervisor 30 29 8 22 5 0 6 63 29 35
2019 Non-supervisor 22 23 16 17 14 4 4 49 34 105

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 Supervisor 63 24 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 60
2024 Non-supervisor 35 36 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 140
2022 Supervisor 67 29 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 31 7 10 1 1 1 82 11 140
2020 Supervisor 64 20 3 9 2 3 0 85 11 50
2020 Non-supervisor 45 31 9 7 5 2 1 78 12 150
2019 Supervisor 59 30 2 6 2 0 0 89 9 35
2019 Non-supervisor 40 42 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 105

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 Supervisor 59 32 3 4 2 0 0 91 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 40 44 5 5 4 1 0 85 9 140
2022 Supervisor 75 18 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 52 34 8 5 1 0 0 86 5 140
2020 Supervisor 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 50
2020 Non-supervisor 53 27 12 4 3 1 1 81 7 150
2019 Supervisor 69 19 9 0 2 0 0 88 2 35
2019 Non-supervisor 48 37 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 105

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 Supervisor 46 36 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 60
2024 Non-supervisor 43 34 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 140
2022 Supervisor 55 29 6 9 2 0 0 84 10 65
2022 Non-supervisor 53 31 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 140
2020 Supervisor 41 42 4 12 2 0 0 82 14 50
2020 Non-supervisor 41 42 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 150
2019 Supervisor 52 35 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 35
2019 Non-supervisor 45 38 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 105

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 Supervisor 54 36 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 24 45 17 9 1 3 1 72 10 140
2022 Supervisor 53 33 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 65
2022 Non-supervisor 43 34 17 3 1 1 0 78 5 140
2020 Supervisor 57 28 12 2 0 2 0 87 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 42 35 10 5 2 6 0 81 8 150
2019 Supervisor 51 40 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 27 47 17 4 1 4 0 77 5 105

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 Supervisor 58 29 2 6 5 0 0 87 11 60
2024 Non-supervisor 56 31 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 140
2022 Supervisor 49 32 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 65 21 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 140
2020 Supervisor 39 39 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 50
2020 Non-supervisor 53 28 9 7 2 1 1 83 9 150
2019 Supervisor 59 25 6 3 5 0 2 85 8 35
2019 Non-supervisor 66 22 5 5 1 0 1 89 6 105

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 Supervisor 25 35 15 11 15 0 0 60 26 60
2024 Non-supervisor 44 30 18 7 1 0 0 75 8 140
2022 Supervisor 13 40 18 18 10 0 0 53 29 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 33 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 140
2020 Supervisor 10 23 26 21 16 0 4 34 38 50
2020 Non-supervisor 31 39 17 6 6 0 0 70 12 150
2019 Supervisor 30 28 11 14 17 0 0 58 31 35
2019 Non-supervisor 44 29 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 105

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 Supervisor 82 12 3 1 0 2 0 95 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 77 12 7 2 0 1 1 90 2 140
2022 Supervisor 71 17 4 0 2 4 2 94 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 73 17 4 2 1 3 2 93 2 140

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 Supervisor 29 49 23 60
2024 Non-supervisor 32 35 34 140
2022 Supervisor 30 42 28 65
2022 Non-supervisor 34 35 31 140
2020 Supervisor 13 53 35 50
2020 Non-supervisor 20 52 29 150
2019 Supervisor 12 47 41 35
2019 Non-supervisor 14 42 43 105

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 Supervisor 13 21 33 0 11 22 15
2024 Non-supervisor 9 46 29 5 3 9 40
2022 Supervisor 5 25 70 0 0 0 20
2022 Non-supervisor 10 33 31 3 14 10 45
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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 Supervisor 61 31 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 58 38 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 140
2022 Supervisor 69 26 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 59 30 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 140
2020 Supervisor 75 21 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 60 28 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 150
2019 Supervisor 60 35 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 35
2019 Non-supervisor 58 33 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 105

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 Supervisor 31 51 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 40 43 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 140
2022 Supervisor 55 36 1 6 2 0 0 91 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 47 37 7 7 1 1 0 85 8 140
2020 Supervisor 55 38 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 51 34 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 145
2019 Supervisor 42 41 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 35
2019 Non-supervisor 38 45 7 9 0 1 0 84 9 105

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 Supervisor 8 29 33 25 5 0 0 30 37 60
2024 Non-supervisor 7 20 34 25 12 2 1 37 28 140
2022 Supervisor 6 24 26 27 17 0 0 44 30 65
2022 Non-supervisor 6 24 31 25 11 1 4 37 31 140
2020 Supervisor 4 23 35 30 6 0 2 36 28 50
2020 Non-supervisor 6 16 33 31 12 2 1 44 22 150
2019 Supervisor 6 17 41 21 15 0 0 36 24 35
2019 Non-supervisor 6 20 33 28 12 1 0 41 26 105

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 Supervisor 8 13 35 29 16 0 0 44 21 60
2024 Non-supervisor 10 17 38 21 11 2 2 33 28 140
2022 Supervisor 6 10 24 32 26 0 2 59 17 65
2022 Non-supervisor 5 17 32 21 18 1 6 42 24 140
2020 Supervisor 4 2 38 30 22 0 5 55 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 6 9 35 21 21 5 3 45 17 150
2019 Supervisor 0 11 21 34 34 0 0 68 11 35
2019 Non-supervisor 6 14 29 35 14 4 0 50 20 105

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 Supervisor 9 12 30 31 18 0 0 49 21 60
2024 Non-supervisor 3 10 24 34 26 1 2 62 14 140
2022 Supervisor 4 12 33 26 23 0 2 50 17 65
2022 Non-supervisor 4 8 20 33 30 1 4 66 13 140
2020 Supervisor 2 11 42 31 12 0 2 44 13 50
2020 Non-supervisor 4 5 25 37 26 3 1 65 9 150
2019 Supervisor 2 6 26 46 19 0 0 65 9 35
2019 Non-supervisor 1 4 23 37 35 0 1 73 5 105

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 Supervisor 23 32 31 7 7 0 0 14 55 60
2024 Non-supervisor 17 24 24 14 19 0 2 34 42 140
2022 Supervisor 10 35 33 10 10 0 2 21 46 65
2022 Non-supervisor 7 15 32 20 21 0 5 43 24 140
2020 Supervisor 17 37 28 8 8 0 2 16 55 50
2020 Non-supervisor 8 16 22 24 23 4 3 51 26 150
2019 Supervisor 21 28 22 19 10 0 0 29 49 35
2019 Non-supervisor 9 14 28 26 18 2 3 45 25 105

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 Supervisor 8 16 27 24 24 0 2 49 24 60
2024 Non-supervisor 8 16 31 15 20 5 5 39 26 140
2022 Supervisor 6 21 27 26 13 1 4 42 29 65
2022 Non-supervisor 4 15 27 23 23 3 5 50 21 140
2020 Supervisor 8 19 30 15 18 0 9 36 30 50
2020 Non-supervisor 5 16 20 25 22 7 6 54 24 150
2019 Supervisor 0 11 33 24 32 0 0 56 11 35
2019 Non-supervisor 6 8 24 31 28 3 0 61 15 105

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 Supervisor 3 18 28 36 13 0 2 50 22 60
2024 Non-supervisor 9 11 30 25 18 6 2 46 21 135
2022 Supervisor 6 12 24 36 19 0 3 57 19 65
2022 Non-supervisor 6 11 35 21 20 3 3 44 18 140
2020 Supervisor 0 23 17 34 21 0 5 57 25 50
2020 Non-supervisor 2 5 39 26 21 4 3 50 8 150
2019 Supervisor 6 13 24 37 20 0 0 57 18 35
2019 Non-supervisor 4 9 40 24 20 3 0 46 13 105

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 Supervisor 4 15 32 27 21 0 0 48 20 60
2024 Non-supervisor 8 14 30 27 19 2 0 47 23 140
2022 Supervisor 12 24 30 27 5 0 1 33 36 65
2022 Non-supervisor 9 22 37 15 13 1 3 30 32 140
2020 Supervisor 18 43 22 13 2 0 2 15 62 50
2020 Non-supervisor 13 27 37 16 7 0 1 23 40 150
2019 Supervisor 9 21 38 23 10 0 0 33 29 35
2019 Non-supervisor 11 19 33 18 19 0 0 37 30 105

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 Supervisor 11 49 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 60
2024 Non-supervisor 18 38 14 18 9 2 0 58 28 140
2022 Supervisor 33 40 11 11 6 0 0 73 16 65
2022 Non-supervisor 30 37 14 12 4 2 0 68 17 140
2020 Supervisor 31 37 16 12 2 0 2 69 14 50
2020 Non-supervisor 34 27 17 12 1 8 1 67 14 150
2019 Supervisor 33 36 10 15 6 0 0 69 21 35
2019 Non-supervisor 28 29 17 19 3 5 0 60 22 105

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 Supervisor 76 17 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 54 28 7 6 3 2 0 84 9 140
2022 Supervisor 76 17 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 67 16 8 5 2 3 0 85 7 140
2020 Supervisor 64 27 2 6 2 0 0 91 8 50
2020 Non-supervisor 57 24 7 9 2 1 1 82 11 150
2019 Supervisor 64 24 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 35
2019 Non-supervisor 53 35 4 5 3 1 0 89 8 105

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 Supervisor 73 24 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 62 32 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 140
2022 Supervisor 70 23 1 4 2 0 0 93 6 65
2022 Non-supervisor 77 18 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 140
2020 Supervisor 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 70 23 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 150
2019 Supervisor 74 20 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 65 26 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 105

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 Supervisor 72 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 56 30 8 4 0 1 1 87 4 140
2022 Supervisor 73 20 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 64 26 9 1 1 0 0 90 1 140
2020 Supervisor 64 20 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 50
2020 Non-supervisor 55 32 6 3 2 1 1 89 5 150
2019 Supervisor 68 29 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 56 34 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 105

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 Supervisor 75 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 51 32 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 140
2022 Supervisor 69 24 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 65 23 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 140
2020 Supervisor 62 27 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 50
2020 Non-supervisor 55 29 6 5 1 3 0 87 6 150
2019 Supervisor 72 25 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 57 33 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 105

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 Supervisor 73 18 5 2 0 2 0 93 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 56 30 7 4 1 3 0 88 5 140
2022 Supervisor 66 24 6 1 2 1 0 91 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 27 6 3 1 3 0 90 4 140
2020 Supervisor 52 31 9 2 0 7 0 89 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 51 23 8 7 4 5 1 79 12 150
2019 Supervisor 62 30 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 35
2019 Non-supervisor 57 26 7 3 4 3 1 86 7 105

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 Supervisor 79 17 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 62 30 1 5 1 0 0 92 6 140
2022 Supervisor 73 22 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 72 22 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 140
2020 Supervisor 75 18 0 5 2 0 0 94 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 75 14 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 145
2019 Supervisor 68 29 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 71 23 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 105

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 Supervisor 63 17 9 5 0 2 4 85 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 47 26 4 7 4 7 4 83 13 140
2022 Supervisor 60 32 3 0 3 2 0 94 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 55 20 6 5 2 3 9 86 8 140

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 Supervisor 62 18 10 4 0 2 4 85 4 60
2024 Non-supervisor 47 22 7 5 5 10 4 80 11 140
2022 Supervisor 60 28 6 1 3 2 0 90 5 65
2022 Non-supervisor 53 22 5 4 4 4 8 86 9 140

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 Supervisor 75 19 4 2 0 2 0 95 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 54 27 12 2 1 4 0 84 3 140
2022 Supervisor 71 22 4 0 2 0 1 94 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 66 17 13 2 0 3 0 85 2 140
2020 Supervisor 61 24 9 2 0 4 0 89 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 56 21 12 3 3 5 0 82 6 150

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 Supervisor 68 19 9 0 0 0 4 90 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 53 25 10 6 4 2 1 80 10 140
2022 Supervisor 76 15 3 0 3 3 0 94 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 23 7 3 2 2 3 87 6 140
2020 Supervisor 70 16 4 2 2 2 4 92 4 50
2020 Non-supervisor 51 29 6 4 5 1 4 84 9 150

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 Supervisor 37 30 18 3 4 7 2 73 7 60
2024 Non-supervisor 28 29 18 1 0 20 5 76 1 140
2022 Supervisor 37 31 14 2 3 13 0 79 5 65
2022 Non-supervisor 27 26 15 2 1 23 5 74 5 140

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 Supervisor 41 40 11 3 2 0 4 84 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 26 27 18 10 7 6 7 61 19 140
2022 Supervisor 49 30 12 1 2 3 3 84 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 38 22 15 4 2 12 7 74 7 140
2020 Supervisor 42 35 12 4 2 0 6 81 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 36 19 18 7 4 10 5 66 13 150
2019 Supervisor 46 30 13 9 0 0 3 78 9 35
2019 Non-supervisor 39 27 9 12 2 5 6 74 16 105

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 Supervisor 56 27 8 3 2 2 2 87 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 34 40 7 8 7 3 0 77 15 140
2022 Supervisor 49 28 9 5 5 3 1 80 10 65
2022 Non-supervisor 39 19 17 8 8 7 2 64 18 140
2020 Supervisor 49 30 4 6 6 2 2 83 13 50
2020 Non-supervisor 36 32 13 8 6 4 1 72 15 150
2019 Supervisor 56 24 2 12 0 0 6 85 13 35
2019 Non-supervisor 45 33 10 11 0 1 1 79 11 105

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 Supervisor 64 22 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 60
2024 Non-supervisor 44 37 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 140
2022 Supervisor 54 27 11 4 5 0 0 81 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 30 12 5 1 2 0 81 7 140
2020 Supervisor 50 31 6 10 0 2 0 84 10 50
2020 Non-supervisor 50 31 11 4 1 3 0 83 5 145
2019 Supervisor 43 39 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 47 36 10 4 1 2 1 85 5 105

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 Supervisor 43 28 11 5 4 6 4 77 10 60
2024 Non-supervisor 25 25 23 6 6 11 4 59 14 140
2022 Supervisor 43 15 14 7 4 12 5 69 14 65
2022 Non-supervisor 31 19 18 6 5 14 7 64 13 140
2020 Supervisor 36 25 13 9 4 4 9 70 15 50
2020 Non-supervisor 32 24 9 7 8 15 5 69 19 145
2019 Supervisor 42 12 6 12 9 7 12 67 26 35
2019 Non-supervisor 27 29 17 8 5 13 2 65 15 105

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 Supervisor 36 41 5 11 6 0 0 77 18 60
2024 Non-supervisor 39 42 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 140
2022 Supervisor 27 40 4 20 9 0 0 67 29 65
2022 Non-supervisor 40 40 8 7 4 0 1 80 11 140
2020 Supervisor 10 49 10 23 7 0 0 59 30 50
2020 Non-supervisor 31 47 3 18 1 0 0 78 19 150

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 Supervisor 47 29 8 14 1 0 0 76 15 60
2024 Non-supervisor 48 29 7 8 6 0 1 78 15 140
2022 Supervisor 45 40 6 3 5 0 2 86 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 34 4 4 3 0 5 88 8 140
2020 Supervisor 34 44 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 50
2020 Non-supervisor 35 39 9 12 3 0 1 75 16 150
2019 Supervisor 68 22 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 35
2019 Non-supervisor 46 41 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 105

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 Supervisor 60 26 5 5 3 2 0 87 8 60
2024 Non-supervisor 49 33 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 140
2022 Supervisor 57 33 1 6 3 0 0 90 9 65
2022 Non-supervisor 64 23 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 140
2020 Supervisor 57 31 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 50
2020 Non-supervisor 47 27 16 6 2 1 1 76 9 150
2019 Supervisor 59 34 0 5 2 0 0 93 7 35
2019 Non-supervisor 53 35 11 2 0 0 0 88 2 105

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 Supervisor 76 15 4 3 0 0 2 93 3 60
2024 Non-supervisor 71 15 4 7 3 0 0 86 11 140

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 Supervisor 72 16 5 5 0 0 2 90 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 65 18 3 9 5 0 0 83 14 135

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 Supervisor 79 15 3 0 0 0 2 96 0 60
2024 Non-supervisor 82 10 1 4 2 0 1 93 5 140
2022 Supervisor 86 12 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 85 6 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 140
2019 Supervisor 76 15 2 3 0 0 3 95 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 87 9 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 105

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 Supervisor 45 36 14 4 1 0 0 81 6 60
2024 Non-supervisor 51 24 16 5 1 3 1 78 5 140
2022 Supervisor 60 26 13 0 2 0 0 85 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 65 22 8 2 2 2 0 89 4 140
2020 Supervisor 54 27 15 2 0 2 0 83 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 68 18 10 2 2 1 0 87 3 150
2019 Supervisor 59 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 60 28 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 105

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 Non-supervisor 7 93 140
2022 Supervisor 11 89 65
2022 Non-supervisor 5 95 140
2019 Supervisor 0 100 35
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 105

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 58 42 10

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 51 49 10

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 44 56 10

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 Non-supervisor 56 44 10

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 74 26 10

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 43 57 10

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 44 56 10

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 Non-supervisor 57 43 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-supervisor 55 45 10

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 Non-supervisor 0 100 10

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 Non-supervisor 41 59 10

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 Non-supervisor 44 56 10

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 Non-supervisor 46 54 10

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 Non-supervisor 47 53 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 31 20 14 3 0 21 11 75 5 60
2024 Non-supervisor 25 11 11 6 3 32 12 65 16 140
2022 Supervisor 32 20 8 2 2 32 6 83 5 65
2022 Non-supervisor 21 11 7 2 3 40 15 72 12 140
2020 Supervisor 34 16 9 6 2 27 7 75 11 50
2020 Non-supervisor 24 9 13 3 3 35 13 62 13 150
2019 Supervisor 39 13 16 6 0 23 3 70 9 35
2019 Non-supervisor 27 7 19 4 4 32 7 56 13 105

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 Supervisor 74 14 8 2 0 3 0 90 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 40 32 11 6 2 7 3 79 8 140
2022 Supervisor 59 28 6 0 2 6 0 92 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 27 10 3 1 10 1 85 4 140
2020 Supervisor 59 22 7 3 0 9 0 89 4 50
2020 Non-supervisor 50 21 11 3 3 10 2 81 7 150
2019 Supervisor 51 28 9 3 0 9 0 87 4 35
2019 Non-supervisor 52 18 13 6 3 6 2 76 9 105

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 Supervisor 0 100 60
2024 Non-supervisor 5 95 140
2022 Non-supervisor 4 96 140
2019 Supervisor 0 100 35
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 105

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 Supervisor 48 20 12 2 0 10 9 83 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 30 16 14 5 2 26 7 69 11 140
2022 Supervisor 38 23 5 2 3 29 1 87 6 65
2022 Non-supervisor 28 9 12 3 1 36 11 69 7 140
2020 Supervisor 44 15 5 2 3 24 7 86 7 50
2020 Non-supervisor 32 12 14 4 4 27 8 68 12 150
2019 Supervisor 44 17 18 0 0 18 3 77 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 32 8 16 3 3 31 7 64 9 105

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 Supervisor 72 22 2 2 0 2 0 96 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 46 32 9 6 1 5 1 83 7 140
2022 Supervisor 73 17 4 2 2 3 0 92 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 56 25 7 3 1 7 2 88 4 140
2020 Supervisor 66 19 4 0 2 9 0 94 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 58 19 8 4 3 8 1 84 7 150
2019 Supervisor 65 24 2 0 0 9 0 98 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 55 17 11 4 2 8 4 81 6 105

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 Supervisor 25 75 60
2024 Non-supervisor 32 68 140
2022 Supervisor 15 85 65
2022 Non-supervisor 21 79 140
2020 Supervisor 22 78 50
2020 Non-supervisor 27 73 145
2019 Supervisor 31 69 35
2019 Non-supervisor 38 62 105

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 Supervisor 52 48 15
2024 Non-supervisor 69 31 45
2022 Supervisor 60 40 10
2022 Non-supervisor 72 28 30
2020 Supervisor 59 41 10
2020 Non-supervisor 58 42 40

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 100 0 15
2024 Non-supervisor 89 11 45
2022 Supervisor 90 10 10
2022 Non-supervisor 87 13 30
2020 Supervisor 93 7 10
2020 Non-supervisor 89 11 40
2019 Supervisor 93 7 10
2019 Non-supervisor 95 5 40

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 Supervisor 73 21 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Non-supervisor 69 25 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 40
2022 Non-supervisor 58 30 0 3 4 5 0 92 8 25
2020 Supervisor 36 32 8 12 0 0 12 77 14 10
2020 Non-supervisor 42 39 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 35
2019 Supervisor 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-supervisor 63 22 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 40

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 Supervisor 66 20 0 9 0 0 5 91 9 60
2024 Non-supervisor 59 31 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 140
2022 Supervisor 71 20 5 0 2 0 3 94 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 66 26 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 140
2020 Supervisor 71 22 2 0 0 0 5 98 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 64 22 6 4 2 1 1 88 6 150
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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 Supervisor 75 18 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 60
2024 Non-supervisor 57 26 4 9 0 2 2 87 9 140
2022 Supervisor 70 23 1 3 2 0 1 94 5 65
2022 Non-supervisor 64 24 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 140
2020 Supervisor 65 26 6 0 0 0 2 94 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 59 22 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 150

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 Supervisor 0 9 8 13 55 1 14 80 10 60
2024 Non-supervisor 6 11 8 8 40 3 23 66 23 140
2022 Supervisor 7 2 3 3 55 7 23 83 13 65
2022 Non-supervisor 2 7 10 6 43 4 28 73 13 140

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 Supervisor 49 39 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 60
2024 Non-supervisor 24 43 17 11 4 2 0 68 15 140
2022 Supervisor 34 51 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 43 39 11 3 3 1 1 83 6 140
2020 Supervisor 51 34 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 50
2020 Non-supervisor 49 35 7 3 2 3 1 87 5 150
2019 Supervisor 62 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 52 31 10 5 0 2 0 85 5 105

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 20 28 27 21 4 60
2024 Non-supervisor 12 24 40 19 5 140
2022 Supervisor 19 28 34 15 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 13 24 41 15 6 140

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 Supervisor 72 19 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 60
2024 Non-supervisor 64 23 4 3 1 4 1 92 4 140
2022 Supervisor 65 21 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 72 17 4 4 0 3 1 92 4 140
2020 Supervisor 67 19 4 2 0 5 3 93 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 64 20 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 150

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 Supervisor 62 22 5 9 3 0 0 84 11 60
2024 Non-supervisor 53 22 6 10 5 2 1 78 16 140
2022 Supervisor 57 20 7 6 6 2 2 80 12 65
2022 Non-supervisor 60 18 8 9 4 0 0 78 13 140
2020 Supervisor 67 19 5 4 2 0 2 88 7 50
2020 Non-supervisor 52 22 13 6 6 1 0 75 13 150

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 Supervisor 51 35 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 60
2024 Non-supervisor 34 35 16 10 5 1 0 70 15 140
2022 Supervisor 35 48 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 65
2022 Non-supervisor 42 38 7 9 4 1 0 80 13 140
2020 Supervisor 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 50
2020 Non-supervisor 50 30 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 145
2019 Supervisor 48 33 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 35
2019 Non-supervisor 40 36 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 105

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 Supervisor 39 35 7 10 7 1 0 76 17 60
2022 Supervisor 25 47 14 9 4 0 0 73 14 65
2020 Supervisor 24 34 29 3 2 5 2 63 6 50
2019 Supervisor 30 50 9 5 3 3 0 82 8 35

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 Supervisor 62 18 11 2 6 0 2 63 37 60
2024 Non-supervisor 47 25 12 4 8 0 4 49 51 140
2022 Supervisor 45 25 8 2 16 0 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 50 27 13 4 5 0 1 140
2020 Supervisor 49 29 12 2 8 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 48 22 17 7 7 0 0 150
2019 Supervisor 37 36 17 6 5 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 34 28 22 6 10 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 12 25 21 15 27 0 0 12 88 60
2024 Non-supervisor 22 27 28 14 9 0 1 22 78 140
2022 Supervisor 6 13 28 31 22 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 25 31 19 13 11 0 1 140
2020 Supervisor 8 19 31 27 15 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 21 31 18 16 11 1 1 145
2019 Supervisor 10 15 35 20 20 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 25 31 25 14 6 0 0 105

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 Supervisor 24 35 15 8 14 0 3 25 75 60
2024 Non-supervisor 41 31 16 6 5 0 1 42 58 140
2022 Supervisor 20 37 27 7 9 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 39 24 19 7 7 0 4 140
2020 Supervisor 22 38 21 9 10 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 41 24 18 6 7 1 3 150
2019 Supervisor 26 31 22 17 3 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 46 30 14 5 4 0 2 105

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 Supervisor 8 25 17 14 36 0 0 8 92 60
2024 Non-supervisor 16 19 23 20 20 0 1 16 84 140
2022 Supervisor 8 20 18 26 28 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 16 26 28 13 15 1 1 140
2020 Supervisor 8 18 27 21 26 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 24 29 17 16 10 2 2 150
2019 Supervisor 11 16 13 44 17 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 25 24 28 15 6 1 0 105

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 Supervisor 41 30 11 2 17 0 0 41 59 60
2024 Non-supervisor 58 20 11 5 3 0 2 60 40 140
2022 Supervisor 29 21 26 12 12 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 59 19 11 3 4 0 4 140
2020 Supervisor 20 27 35 8 10 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 52 21 11 6 7 1 2 150
2019 Supervisor 42 30 5 17 6 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 60 18 10 4 2 1 4 105

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 Supervisor 38 26 15 7 15 0 0 38 62 60
2024 Non-supervisor 37 29 18 6 8 0 2 38 62 140
2022 Supervisor 30 21 27 10 12 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 49 25 11 7 7 1 1 140
2020 Supervisor 19 23 23 31 4 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 35 26 13 12 13 0 1 150
2019 Supervisor 38 29 12 18 3 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 40 32 21 3 3 1 0 105

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 Supervisor 47 23 21 7 2 0 0 47 53 60
2024 Non-supervisor 33 30 24 4 4 2 4 35 65 140
2022 Supervisor 47 29 12 7 4 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 45 30 14 7 1 2 1 140
2020 Supervisor 34 41 16 3 4 2 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 47 24 17 5 4 2 1 145
2019 Supervisor 50 19 20 11 0 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 40 41 12 4 1 2 1 105

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 Supervisor 35 15 26 17 7 0 0 35 65 60
2024 Non-supervisor 28 31 17 13 8 1 2 29 71 140
2022 Supervisor 25 32 20 13 9 0 2 65
2022 Non-supervisor 30 36 19 8 3 0 2 140
2020 Supervisor 32 23 29 5 6 2 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 32 36 18 7 4 3 1 150
2019 Supervisor 27 26 30 15 3 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 30 43 21 3 3 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 51 20 16 10 3 0 0 51 49 60
2024 Non-supervisor 43 28 11 8 8 0 2 44 56 135
2022 Supervisor 52 25 12 7 4 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 47 25 14 7 3 1 2 140
2020 Supervisor 41 37 13 7 0 2 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 44 28 15 9 2 1 2 150
2019 Supervisor 47 23 12 14 3 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 44 31 18 5 2 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 60 17 11 7 4 0 2 61 39 60
2024 Non-supervisor 48 27 7 7 7 1 1 50 50 140
2022 Supervisor 62 18 6 4 9 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 62 18 8 6 3 0 3 140
2020 Supervisor 67 13 13 3 2 2 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 53 23 11 8 4 0 1 150
2019 Supervisor 60 26 8 6 0 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 60 22 10 3 5 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 82 10 6 2 0 0 0 82 18 60
2024 Non-supervisor 49 29 12 3 5 1 1 50 50 140
2022 Supervisor 42 34 15 3 3 1 1 65
2022 Non-supervisor 50 27 10 7 4 1 1 140
2020 Supervisor 36 32 17 13 2 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 31 34 19 10 6 0 1 150

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 Supervisor 39 26 19 13 5 0 0 39 61 60
2024 Non-supervisor 47 26 12 7 5 2 2 48 52 140
2022 Supervisor 32 20 28 16 5 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 45 32 11 6 5 0 1 140
2020 Supervisor 27 32 21 16 4 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 39 29 16 8 6 1 1 150
2019 Supervisor 37 31 21 11 0 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 55 27 11 2 4 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 57 24 10 3 4 0 2 58 42 60
2024 Non-supervisor 49 20 11 4 9 1 5 53 47 140
2022 Supervisor 67 21 9 0 2 0 1 65
2022 Non-supervisor 64 18 5 3 4 1 6 135
2020 Supervisor 48 29 19 4 0 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 51 27 12 5 4 0 1 150
2019 Supervisor 73 20 0 3 0 0 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 69 16 10 4 1 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 54 20 11 11 3 2 0 54 46 60
2024 Non-supervisor 45 34 12 4 4 0 1 46 54 140
2022 Supervisor 26 33 15 12 12 0 1 65
2022 Non-supervisor 38 27 22 7 5 1 1 140
2020 Supervisor 14 22 28 20 16 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 19 35 21 9 14 0 1 150

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 Supervisor 84 8 2 0 0 2 5 90 10 60
2024 Non-supervisor 72 12 7 0 2 1 7 78 22 140

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 Supervisor 79 10 2 3 2 0 5 84 16 60
2024 Non-supervisor 67 17 6 1 3 1 5 71 29 140

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 Supervisor 86 5 0 1 4 2 2 89 11 60
2024 Non-supervisor 83 8 3 1 3 0 3 85 15 140
2022 Supervisor 76 5 3 5 4 0 8 65
2022 Non-supervisor 83 8 2 1 1 1 4 140
2020 Supervisor 81 11 2 2 2 0 3 50
2020 Non-supervisor 81 6 4 1 5 0 3 145
2019 Supervisor 91 3 3 0 0 0 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 88 5 1 2 4 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 79 13 5 0 3 0 0 79 21 60
2024 Non-supervisor 66 22 6 2 2 0 2 68 32 140
2022 Supervisor 64 24 3 5 2 0 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 77 14 6 1 1 0 1 140
2020 Supervisor 77 14 8 0 0 0 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 75 14 5 2 2 0 1 150
2019 Supervisor 77 14 6 3 0 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 69 20 7 2 2 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 75 14 6 2 3 0 0 75 25 60
2024 Non-supervisor 71 12 9 3 2 0 2 73 27 140
2022 Supervisor 66 18 5 5 6 0 1 65
2022 Non-supervisor 75 13 4 4 1 0 2 140
2020 Supervisor 65 20 7 5 0 0 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 78 10 6 1 3 0 1 145
2019 Supervisor 70 18 9 0 0 0 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 71 15 9 2 3 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 64 12 16 5 3 0 0 64 36 60
2024 Non-supervisor 66 3 1 0 0 0 29 94 6 140
2022 Supervisor 53 33 6 1 3 0 3 65
2022 Non-supervisor 75 3 2 1 0 1 18 140
2020 Supervisor 50 24 18 6 2 0 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 71 2 2 0 1 0 23 145
2019 Supervisor 65 14 16 6 0 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 74 2 2 0 0 0 22 105

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 Supervisor 73 10 11 2 5 0 0 73 27 60
2024 Non-supervisor 70 13 5 1 5 1 5 74 26 140
2022 Supervisor 58 23 8 5 2 0 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 69 16 9 3 1 1 2 140
2020 Supervisor 57 27 11 4 0 0 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 70 19 7 2 1 1 1 150
2019 Supervisor 74 9 6 3 8 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 66 20 7 2 1 0 5 105

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 Supervisor 80 6 7 0 5 2 0 81 19 60
2024 Non-supervisor 64 15 7 4 5 2 3 67 33 140
2022 Supervisor 85 4 3 0 3 0 4 65
2022 Non-supervisor 78 10 4 2 1 1 4 140
2020 Supervisor 75 21 2 0 2 2 0 50
2020 Non-supervisor 69 16 6 3 4 1 2 150
2019 Supervisor 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 35
2019 Non-supervisor 80 8 5 0 2 1 4 105

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 Supervisor 68 18 5 3 5 0 2 69 31 60
2024 Non-supervisor 46 27 16 2 5 1 3 47 53 140
2022 Supervisor 56 22 14 4 5 0 0 65
2022 Non-supervisor 52 26 11 6 2 1 2 140
2020 Supervisor 51 31 14 2 0 0 2 50
2020 Non-supervisor 45 28 18 4 4 0 1 150
2019 Supervisor 72 13 9 3 0 0 3 35
2019 Non-supervisor 60 26 13 0 1 0 1 105

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 Supervisor 10 33 28 18 10 0 0 43 29 60
2024 Non-supervisor 8 38 35 11 6 1 0 47 17 140
2022 Supervisor 5 25 46 15 9 0 0 30 24 65
2022 Non-supervisor 20 32 36 8 3 0 1 52 12 140
2020 Supervisor 10 26 35 24 5 0 0 35 29 50
2020 Non-supervisor 16 35 33 11 5 0 0 51 16 150
2019 Supervisor 13 34 30 20 0 0 3 48 21 35
2019 Non-supervisor 20 45 26 8 1 0 0 65 9 105

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 Supervisor 13 27 32 17 11 0 0 28 40 60
2024 Non-supervisor 7 19 43 19 11 0 1 31 26 140
2022 Supervisor 12 26 41 16 5 0 0 21 38 65
2022 Non-supervisor 6 15 36 21 21 0 0 42 22 140
2020 Supervisor 20 28 37 9 6 0 0 15 48 50
2020 Non-supervisor 9 20 32 25 14 0 0 39 29 150
2019 Supervisor 9 16 41 22 9 0 3 32 26 35
2019 Non-supervisor 8 10 36 35 10 0 0 46 18 105
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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 Supervisor 27 63 60
2024 Non-supervisor 10 75 140
2022 Supervisor 25 61 65
2022 Non-supervisor 16 65 140
2020 Supervisor 26 56 50
2020 Non-supervisor 23 57 150

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Supervisor 60 40 15
2024 Non-supervisor 64 36 15
2022 Supervisor 33 67 15
2022 Non-supervisor 50 50 25
2020 Supervisor 43 57 15
2020 Non-supervisor 56 44 35

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 Supervisor 55 8 13 3 12 2 8 61 39 60
2024 Non-supervisor 44 12 9 5 5 4 22 59 41 140
2022 Supervisor 46 14 8 9 11 0 11 65
2022 Non-supervisor 45 13 5 2 7 2 26 140
2020 Supervisor 46 10 12 10 8 2 12 50
2020 Non-supervisor 47 16 8 7 6 0 16 150
2019 Supervisor 47 8 14 12 9 0 9 35
2019 Non-supervisor 51 14 10 5 11 0 9 105

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 Supervisor 42 18 13 0 27 0 0 60 27 15
2024 Non-supervisor 20 15 35 5 25 0 0 35 30 15
2022 Supervisor 25 19 13 6 37 0 0 44 43 15
2022 Non-supervisor 21 37 10 4 16 9 4 67 22 25
2020 Supervisor 28 15 32 0 25 0 0 43 25 15
2020 Non-supervisor 32 23 12 12 13 0 9 60 27 35

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 Supervisor 13 18 18 6 33 0 12 35 44 15
2024 Non-supervisor 5 14 23 30 28 0 0 19 58 15
2022 Supervisor 0 26 0 12 50 6 6 30 70 15
2022 Non-supervisor 8 29 7 9 28 6 14 45 46 25
2020 Supervisor 0 6 9 16 24 0 45 12 73 15
2020 Non-supervisor 17 13 11 16 18 5 19 40 45 35
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