2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 101.3. Occupational category (variable derived from question 101)

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 Executive 45 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 40 31 9 4 16 0 0 70 20 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 32 44 12 6 6 0 0 76 11 190
2022 Executive 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 38 30 15 9 8 0 0 69 17 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 125
2020 Executive 47 40 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 33 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 41 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 26 18 9 3 0 0 71 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 140

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 Executive 47 40 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 44 32 7 7 11 0 0 76 17 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 26 43 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 190
2022 Executive 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 18 15 6 9 3 0 69 16 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 45 35 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 125
2020 Executive 47 40 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 29 7 12 5 2 0 76 17 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 32 12 3 9 0 0 76 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 140

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 Executive 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 50 31 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 47 33 13 4 3 0 0 81 7 190
2022 Executive 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 24 5 11 6 0 0 77 17 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 59 33 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 125
2020 Executive 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 31 5 10 2 0 0 83 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 54 31 11 2 1 0 1 85 4 200
2020 Other occupational category 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 29 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 33 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 140

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 Executive 50 38 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 40 9 6 2 0 2 83 9 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 35 43 15 5 2 0 0 79 7 190
2022 Executive 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 29 11 14 0 0 0 74 14 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 27 10 2 3 1 0 85 5 125
2020 Executive 60 27 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 48 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 37 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 41 9 3 6 0 0 82 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 38 5 5 1 0 0 88 6 140

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 Executive 50 26 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 42 37 7 5 9 0 0 80 14 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 40 33 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 190
2022 Executive 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 35 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 28 9 5 2 0 0 84 8 125
2020 Executive 67 20 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 48 33 14 2 2 0 0 81 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 27 11 2 3 0 0 83 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 26 53 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 30 13 6 5 0 0 76 10 140

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 Executive 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 35 45 6 4 9 0 0 80 13 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 34 38 13 10 5 0 0 72 14 190
2022 Executive 54 28 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 39 6 15 3 0 0 76 19 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 28 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 125
2020 Executive 67 20 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 38 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 8 3 3 0 0 85 6 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 53 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 30 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 140

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 Executive 45 25 12 6 6 6 0 75 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 33 33 13 10 6 4 0 69 17 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 41 23 15 7 8 5 0 68 16 190
2022 Executive 55 36 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 35 25 12 11 10 6 0 64 23 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 18 14 6 2 3 0 78 8 125
2020 Executive 60 7 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 31 10 12 2 2 2 75 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 27 15 6 3 2 0 74 10 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 0 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 32 21 12 12 3 0 55 24 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 23 20 8 5 2 0 67 13 140
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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 Executive 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 55 28 8 0 0 0 9 91 0 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 23 18 4 1 2 4 75 5 190
2022 Executive 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 46 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 56 30 9 2 1 1 1 88 3 125
2020 Executive 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 29 7 2 0 2 0 90 2 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 23 14 4 3 3 3 78 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 33 33 0 8 0 17 8 89 11 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 21 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 26 14 4 2 1 2 80 6 140

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 Executive 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 65 16 6 4 9 0 0 80 13 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 51 30 8 9 2 1 0 81 10 190
2022 Executive 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 42 37 4 12 5 0 0 79 17 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 56 29 8 3 3 1 1 86 6 125
2020 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 21 12 5 2 5 0 80 8 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 28 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 17 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 15 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 29 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 140

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 Executive 75 13 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 68 16 7 4 4 0 0 84 8 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 56 27 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 190
2022 Executive 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 31 6 9 7 3 0 77 16 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 20 8 2 2 1 1 88 4 125
2020 Executive 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 69 19 5 3 3 1 0 89 6 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 17 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 24 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 6 4 3 0 1 87 8 140

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 Executive 38 44 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 31 48 6 4 8 2 0 81 13 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 32 29 22 7 4 6 0 65 12 190
2022 Executive 64 18 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 45 15 0 0 3 0 84 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 29 10 2 3 4 1 84 5 125
2020 Executive 40 47 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 38 12 0 5 5 0 83 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 24 9 7 3 3 0 80 11 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 29 38 9 15 6 3 0 70 21 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 32 15 6 5 4 0 72 12 140

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 Executive 45 37 6 7 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 20 45 16 11 8 0 0 65 20 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 22 31 26 11 7 3 0 55 18 190
2022 Executive 64 18 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 32 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 46 26 13 4 8 1 1 74 12 125
2020 Executive 47 33 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 36 12 2 7 5 0 78 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 29 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 26 32 12 18 9 3 0 61 27 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 15 9 7 1 0 69 16 140

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 Executive 32 38 18 7 6 0 0 70 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 16 39 15 18 10 2 0 55 29 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 14 24 29 19 9 5 0 39 30 190
2022 Executive 55 19 9 0 9 0 9 81 10 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 25 43 12 10 7 3 0 70 17 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 37 26 20 8 5 5 0 66 13 125
2020 Executive 47 40 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 33 40 10 7 7 2 0 76 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 35 11 9 5 2 0 75 14 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 33 15 18 6 3 0 59 25 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 33 21 10 9 3 0 59 19 140

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 Executive 20 56 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 20 41 8 19 13 0 0 60 31 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 13 33 17 18 13 5 0 49 33 190
2022 Executive 46 19 18 8 0 0 9 71 9 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 18 53 11 15 0 3 0 73 16 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 35 34 12 9 8 2 0 71 17 125
2020 Executive 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 29 45 7 10 7 2 0 76 17 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 34 15 10 3 1 0 72 13 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 18 32 18 18 6 9 0 55 26 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 25 23 13 9 3 0 54 22 140
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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 Executive 32 50 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 36 45 9 2 8 0 0 81 10 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 43 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 190
2022 Executive 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 21 28 3 9 0 0 60 12 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 28 11 9 2 1 0 79 10 125
2020 Executive 33 47 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 50 26 5 12 2 5 0 80 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 34 12 8 4 1 0 75 12 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 8 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 32 12 6 9 0 0 74 15 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 38 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 140

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 Executive 25 57 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 35 45 7 4 9 0 0 80 13 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 30 46 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 190
2022 Executive 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 30 33 15 11 11 0 0 64 22 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 39 42 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 125
2020 Executive 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 31 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 40 39 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 24 3 26 6 3 0 64 33 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 39 8 14 7 0 0 71 21 140

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 Executive 63 25 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 47 24 8 16 5 0 0 71 21 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 31 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 190
2022 Executive 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 33 26 26 9 5 0 0 60 14 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 54 28 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 125
2020 Executive 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 19 10 7 2 2 0 80 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 30 9 5 2 1 1 83 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 33 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 50 26 6 9 6 3 0 79 15 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 33 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 140

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 Executive 37 50 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 33 49 2 6 9 0 0 82 16 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 25 43 13 14 5 0 1 68 19 190
2022 Executive 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 56 20 3 10 8 0 3 78 18 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 32 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 125
2020 Executive 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 33 52 10 2 0 0 2 88 2 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 34 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 24 18 18 0 0 0 65 18 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 33 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 140

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 Executive 63 31 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 63 19 9 4 4 0 2 83 8 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 25 13 4 2 1 1 81 7 190
2022 Executive 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 56 30 3 5 5 0 0 86 11 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 65 17 8 2 4 4 0 85 6 125
2020 Executive 53 20 13 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 19 12 0 5 2 2 83 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 23 9 3 4 1 2 83 8 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 33 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 10

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 Executive 38 32 12 12 6 0 0 69 18 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 20 42 14 14 6 4 0 65 21 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 17 34 26 13 5 4 0 53 19 190
2022 Executive 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 18 46 18 15 0 3 0 66 15 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 33 14 8 5 5 1 72 13 125
2020 Executive 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 29 40 19 7 2 2 0 71 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 30 18 5 6 2 0 70 12 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 29 21 3 9 3 0 67 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 19 9 8 4 0 63 17 135

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 Executive 39 24 18 12 0 0 6 41 59 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 52 22 12 5 4 0 5 55 45 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 24 15 5 6 0 3 47 53 190
2022 Executive 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 58 27 0 3 6 0 6 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 20 6 5 2 2 4 125
2020 Executive 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 17 17 2 5 0 2 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 61 15 12 5 1 1 4 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 0 8 8 0 0 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 18 3 9 6 6 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 62 21 8 2 2 0 5 140

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 Executive 69 6 7 0 0 0 18 84 16 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 54 14 5 4 14 0 9 59 41 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 62 10 6 3 5 1 12 72 28 190

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 Executive 76 6 0 0 0 6 12 93 7 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 73 11 4 2 0 0 9 81 19 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 70 10 3 1 3 5 7 80 20 190
2022 Executive 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 83 7 3 0 0 4 4 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 81 5 2 2 2 4 5 125
2020 Executive 80 0 7 13 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 86 0 7 2 2 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 80 7 3 3 1 3 3 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 71 6 3 0 9 6 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 75 9 4 1 2 3 6 140

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 Executive 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 77 7 0 0 0 0 17 92 8 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 74 3 3 1 1 2 16 90 10 190

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 Executive 82 6 0 0 0 0 12 93 7 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 62 9 4 7 4 0 14 72 28 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 64 8 6 6 5 1 10 72 28 190

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 Executive 12 12 6 31 31 0 7 26 67 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 16 23 13 29 19 0 0 39 48 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 14 22 16 20 21 4 3 38 44 190
2022 Executive 18 36 27 10 0 0 9 59 11 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 17 22 23 20 5 7 5 45 29 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 29 7 14 14 7 4 61 31 125
2020 Executive 40 20 13 0 20 0 7 64 21 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 26 19 29 12 7 2 5 49 21 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 27 29 21 11 8 2 1 58 20 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 17 8 0 0 0 33 88 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 26 26 6 9 21 6 6 60 33 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 26 22 13 14 3 5 47 29 140

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 Executive 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 34 29 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 190
2022 Executive 28 63 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 38 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 44 36 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 125
2020 Executive 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 17 14 12 2 2 0 71 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 42 12 8 3 1 1 76 12 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 32 15 12 6 0 0 68 18 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 44 8 5 8 1 1 79 13 140

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 Executive 44 31 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 47 36 9 2 6 0 0 83 8 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 37 30 15 8 7 0 3 69 15 190
2022 Executive 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 49 24 11 9 3 0 4 76 12 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 56 27 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 125
2020 Executive 33 47 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 48 24 10 12 5 2 0 73 17 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 38 39 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 25 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 24 18 3 18 0 0 62 21 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 37 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 140

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 Executive 37 39 12 11 0 0 0 76 11 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 45 43 2 4 6 0 0 88 10 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 36 38 15 6 4 0 0 74 11 190
2022 Executive 27 56 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 30 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 10 6 1 0 0 82 8 125
2020 Executive 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 33 10 5 5 5 0 80 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 37 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 25 0 8 0 8 0 91 9 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 35 15 0 9 0 3 76 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 36 7 5 6 0 1 82 11 135

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 Executive 24 58 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 27 48 13 8 2 2 0 77 10 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 21 44 16 7 7 4 0 69 14 190
2022 Executive 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 22 43 21 8 5 0 0 65 14 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 37 12 4 4 3 0 79 8 125
2020 Executive 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 24 43 17 7 5 5 0 70 13 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 42 16 6 1 3 0 76 8 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 26 26 29 3 9 6 0 56 13 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 41 18 5 2 3 0 73 8 140

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 Executive 19 43 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 30 7 5 18 0 0 71 22 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 42 32 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 190
2022 Executive 37 18 18 17 10 0 0 55 27 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 62 12 12 9 0 4 0 78 10 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 68 22 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 125
2020 Executive 47 40 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 29 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 60 29 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 24 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 27 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 140

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 Executive 7 36 19 19 19 0 0 43 38 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 48 33 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 46 31 14 6 3 0 0 78 9 190
2022 Executive 0 9 45 17 28 0 0 9 45 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 61 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 125
2020 Executive 13 20 27 7 33 0 0 33 40 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 39 37 15 5 5 0 0 76 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 32 18 3 9 0 0 71 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 140

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 Executive 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 73 9 4 2 9 0 2 84 12 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 69 17 7 3 0 3 2 90 3 190
2022 Executive 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 55 30 6 7 0 0 3 87 7 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 83 12 4 0 0 1 0 96 0 125

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 Executive 44 19 37 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 34 25 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 28 38 33 190
2022 Executive 46 27 27 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 42 30 29 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 22 41 37 125
2020 Executive 40 40 20 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 24 40 36 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 17 41 41 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 42 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 30 45 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 39 31 140

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 Scientific and Professional 0 11 54 13 12 11 20
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 12 31 43 0 7 7 50
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 23 39 6 0 32 15
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 13 33 34 0 12 8 25
2020 Scientific and Professional 20 0 70 0 0 10 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 3 33 47 8 3 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 7 18 63 0 9 2 40
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Organizational goals

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 47 44 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 45 41 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 190
2022 Executive 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 50 38 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 60 35 1 3 1 0 0 95 5 125
2020 Executive 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 31 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 35 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 21 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 9 3 4 0 0 85 7 140

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 Executive 25 46 7 23 0 0 0 70 23 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 33 49 6 7 4 0 0 82 11 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 25 48 17 7 2 1 0 74 9 190
2022 Executive 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 30 7 7 0 3 0 86 7 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 34 11 4 1 1 0 85 5 125
2020 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 17 17 5 0 2 0 78 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 55 34 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 21 12 12 3 0 0 74 15 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 39 9 1 2 0 0 87 3 140

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 Executive 18 31 26 19 7 0 0 26 49 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 9 7 43 28 6 2 5 36 17 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 16 31 32 14 7 0 1 21 47 190
2022 Executive 18 26 36 0 19 0 0 19 45 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 13 41 28 6 0 6 36 20 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 8 25 34 20 8 0 4 30 35 125
2020 Executive 13 33 33 13 7 0 0 20 47 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 12 19 19 33 14 2 0 49 32 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 20 38 21 9 0 1 31 30 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 8 25 25 42 0 0 67 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 12 21 35 21 12 0 0 32 32 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 21 30 19 9 1 1 29 40 140

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 Executive 6 6 49 32 6 0 0 39 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 9 23 36 15 11 4 2 28 34 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 13 23 33 17 11 0 3 29 37 190
2022 Executive 0 8 64 18 9 0 0 28 8 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 4 33 36 14 10 0 3 25 38 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 4 24 34 22 11 0 5 34 29 125
2020 Executive 13 13 13 27 33 0 0 60 27 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 7 14 33 29 10 7 0 41 23 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 8 12 30 29 18 1 2 48 21 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 8 17 25 33 8 8 70 10 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 9 18 24 26 15 6 3 45 29 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 12 34 21 18 2 3 42 23 140

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 Executive 0 12 43 44 0 0 0 44 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 4 9 18 42 23 2 2 67 14 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 6 21 28 27 18 0 1 45 27 190
2022 Executive 10 26 37 9 19 0 0 28 36 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 3 8 32 46 7 0 3 55 12 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 9 34 30 19 1 4 51 13 125
2020 Executive 7 33 27 33 0 0 0 33 40 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 5 10 32 39 12 2 0 53 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 13 30 28 19 1 1 49 20 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 8 0 25 67 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 12 9 26 38 12 0 3 52 21 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 13 27 22 25 1 2 49 23 140

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 Executive 19 25 44 0 12 0 0 12 43 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 14 7 38 22 18 0 2 41 21 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 15 22 26 14 20 1 2 35 38 190
2022 Executive 27 27 27 10 9 0 0 19 54 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 12 16 21 27 15 4 6 46 31 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 19 23 24 20 1 3 45 31 125
2020 Executive 33 7 27 27 7 0 0 33 40 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 12 10 26 33 17 2 0 51 22 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 10 15 20 30 21 1 3 53 26 205
2020 Other occupational category 8 0 8 25 58 0 0 83 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 15 15 29 15 3 3 47 38 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 15 23 17 19 0 4 38 38 140

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 Executive 7 12 37 31 13 0 0 44 19 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 4 9 22 28 17 11 9 56 17 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 4 9 25 24 27 6 4 58 14 190
2022 Executive 8 17 28 46 0 0 0 46 25 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 12 23 40 6 9 10 57 15 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 11 16 28 21 18 1 4 42 29 125
2020 Executive 7 20 20 40 13 0 0 53 27 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 2 5 15 46 27 2 2 77 8 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 4 6 21 36 24 7 2 65 11 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 0 25 8 58 0 8 73 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 6 9 15 26 32 6 6 67 17 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 16 30 20 17 4 2 39 29 140

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 Executive 0 11 56 26 6 0 0 33 11 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 16 16 15 27 17 4 4 48 35 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 10 23 31 21 11 1 3 33 34 190
2022 Executive 8 10 37 36 9 0 0 45 18 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 4 27 5 42 16 3 3 61 33 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 7 12 38 23 15 1 4 40 20 125
2020 Executive 13 20 20 33 13 0 0 47 33 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 5 12 29 33 17 2 2 53 18 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 14 30 28 19 2 2 49 21 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 8 33 17 42 0 0 58 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 6 15 18 29 24 9 0 58 23 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 10 35 21 21 3 1 43 20 135

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 Executive 6 0 43 31 20 0 0 51 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 5 12 18 38 17 2 8 61 19 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 1 8 26 28 33 0 3 64 9 190
2022 Executive 9 8 27 37 18 0 0 55 18 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 16 15 35 28 3 3 67 17 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 2 5 26 28 36 0 4 67 7 125
2020 Executive 0 0 27 53 20 0 0 73 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 0 5 29 45 19 2 0 66 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 3 13 23 36 22 1 1 60 16 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 0 25 33 42 0 0 75 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 0 3 32 24 41 0 0 65 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 4 8 21 31 33 1 2 66 12 140

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 Executive 12 38 19 25 6 0 0 51 31 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 7 43 25 13 11 0 0 50 24 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 10 33 26 21 9 2 0 44 30 190
2022 Executive 19 37 27 8 9 0 0 56 17 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 16 42 32 3 4 3 0 60 7 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 29 35 22 8 4 2 0 65 12 125
2020 Executive 33 53 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 32 44 7 5 7 5 0 79 13 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 36 39 12 7 3 2 0 77 11 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 12 44 15 21 6 3 0 58 27 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 38 19 13 7 1 0 60 21 140

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 Executive 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 57 27 2 6 6 2 0 85 12 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 29 10 8 3 1 0 79 12 190
2022 Executive 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 34 0 9 3 6 0 88 12 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 25 4 1 3 1 0 92 4 125
2020 Executive 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 29 7 5 5 2 0 83 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 25 7 5 3 2 1 84 8 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 32 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 34 5 7 4 1 0 83 12 135

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 Executive 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 73 16 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 56 31 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 190
2022 Executive 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 74 21 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 74 16 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 125
2020 Executive 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 64 26 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 64 26 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 58 33 0 3 6 0 0 91 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 36 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 140

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 Executive 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 66 20 4 4 4 2 0 88 8 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 11 4 0 0 1 84 4 190
2022 Executive 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 40 6 3 0 3 0 91 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 63 26 6 1 2 2 0 91 3 125
2020 Executive 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 56 29 5 2 5 2 0 88 8 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 32 12 3 1 2 1 83 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 32 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 9 5 1 1 1 85 6 140

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 Executive 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 26 53 6 8 6 0 0 79 14 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 32 44 15 3 2 2 1 79 6 190
2022 Executive 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 30 53 5 5 3 3 0 85 9 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 51 35 8 3 2 1 0 87 4 125
2020 Executive 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 35 43 5 10 5 3 0 79 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 32 10 3 2 1 0 84 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 29 47 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 39 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 140

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 Executive 57 30 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 28 39 11 11 0 11 0 75 12 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 32 37 15 3 3 9 0 76 7 190
2022 Executive 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 45 24 11 5 3 11 0 78 10 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 34 9 1 0 5 1 89 1 125
2020 Executive 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 45 7 2 2 5 0 88 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 35 8 1 1 2 0 89 3 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 35 18 3 3 6 0 75 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 38 8 3 1 1 0 89 4 135

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 Executive 62 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 47 45 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 47 36 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 190
2022 Executive 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 54 36 3 8 0 0 0 90 8 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 67 24 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 125
2020 Executive 60 27 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 29 5 7 2 0 0 86 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 64 25 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 44 41 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 140

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 Executive 58 25 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 46 25 4 8 2 9 6 83 12 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 37 25 18 4 6 6 6 70 10 190
2022 Executive 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 31 9 3 7 9 5 78 11 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 22 12 2 4 6 5 80 6 125

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 Executive 58 25 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 43 28 4 8 2 9 6 83 12 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 40 23 15 4 4 10 5 74 9 190
2022 Executive 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 15 12 8 5 15 8 67 18 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 48 25 11 2 4 5 5 81 6 125

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 Executive 51 30 6 0 0 13 0 93 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 27 10 19 8 5 31 0 54 19 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 23 23 16 3 4 31 1 67 10 190
2022 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 25 24 22 2 0 27 0 66 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 44 27 8 2 1 17 1 86 4 125
2020 Executive 67 20 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 29 38 19 2 2 7 2 74 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 33 14 2 3 8 0 79 6 205
2020 Other occupational category 33 50 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 10

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 Executive 57 31 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 47 27 15 2 0 9 0 81 2 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 39 28 11 3 4 10 6 79 9 190
2022 Executive 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 33 36 21 0 3 3 6 75 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 50 31 5 1 3 3 6 89 5 125
2020 Executive 73 7 7 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 31 12 2 2 5 7 81 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 54 26 6 3 3 5 2 86 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

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 Executive 19 31 19 6 0 19 6 67 8 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 9 2 29 2 5 44 9 23 15 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 5 8 23 2 4 53 5 31 15 190
2022 Executive 27 10 54 9 0 0 0 37 9 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 5 23 0 0 59 6 33 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 12 22 18 3 2 39 4 60 8 125

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 Executive 38 49 6 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 22 9 9 6 0 13 73 18 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 25 25 5 4 10 6 59 11 190
2022 Executive 44 28 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 14 16 5 5 13 15 63 15 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 34 31 17 1 3 9 5 75 5 125
2020 Executive 67 20 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 26 29 10 5 10 12 10 70 18 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 30 29 19 4 3 9 6 69 9 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 8 17 0 8 0 8 73 9 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 24 15 3 12 3 12 66 17 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 30 13 9 4 7 3 71 14 140

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 Executive 37 44 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 33 39 10 4 9 2 3 75 14 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 28 39 17 11 2 3 0 69 14 190
2022 Executive 26 74 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 24 35 14 14 7 4 3 63 22 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 38 13 6 2 1 1 79 7 125
2020 Executive 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 31 40 17 2 2 5 2 77 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 43 33 11 6 2 3 2 80 9 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 25 8 0 0 8 8 90 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 24 21 9 9 3 3 59 19 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 38 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 140

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 Executive 43 38 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 35 38 13 2 11 0 0 74 13 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 29 37 23 4 3 3 0 69 7 190
2022 Executive 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 48 18 4 0 4 0 78 4 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 43 34 17 2 2 1 1 78 4 125
2020 Executive 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 36 12 7 2 2 0 78 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 47 31 12 4 1 4 0 82 6 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 32 18 6 6 3 0 70 12 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 36 19 7 5 2 0 69 11 140

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 Executive 32 31 13 0 18 6 0 67 19 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 26 20 15 14 6 17 2 57 25 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 16 22 22 11 9 18 2 48 25 190
2022 Executive 27 37 28 0 9 0 0 64 9 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 16 20 21 6 8 26 3 51 19 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 25 23 23 8 8 9 3 55 18 125
2020 Executive 40 33 7 7 7 0 7 79 14 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 26 17 21 5 7 21 2 56 16 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 30 22 15 12 6 13 2 61 22 205
2020 Other occupational category 25 25 0 0 8 17 25 86 14 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 24 21 18 3 21 12 3 52 28 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 21 20 13 8 10 5 52 25 140

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 Executive 25 69 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 37 36 2 21 4 0 0 73 25 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 40 44 4 10 2 0 0 83 12 190
2022 Executive 40 41 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 59 27 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 32 1 3 2 0 0 93 6 125
2020 Executive 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 31 5 7 2 0 0 86 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 46 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10

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 Executive 26 30 6 25 6 0 7 60 34 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 36 37 6 7 12 0 2 75 19 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 6 11 5 1 2 79 16 190
2022 Executive 72 19 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 44 36 9 4 3 0 3 83 8 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 68 20 6 2 0 1 3 92 2 125
2020 Executive 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 33 7 10 2 0 2 80 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 49 32 8 8 1 0 1 82 10 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 33 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 140

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 Executive 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 50 28 13 2 7 0 0 78 9 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 48 38 8 3 0 1 2 88 3 190
2022 Executive 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 60 29 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 68 22 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 125
2020 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 51 34 2 10 0 0 2 88 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 56 18 15 6 3 0 3 76 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 7 6 3 1 1 84 9 140

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 Executive 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 71 9 0 11 9 0 0 80 20 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 60 27 4 6 4 0 0 87 9 190

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 Executive 44 44 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 62 16 0 20 2 0 0 78 22 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 54 28 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 190

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 Executive 82 12 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 77 11 2 2 8 0 0 88 10 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 83 9 5 2 1 0 1 93 2 190
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 87 10 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 90 8 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 125
2019 Scientific and Professional 91 0 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 85 10 0 2 2 0 1 96 4 135

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 Executive 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 51 32 13 2 0 2 0 85 2 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 57 26 11 3 0 3 0 86 3 190
2022 Executive 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 63 25 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 27 6 0 1 1 0 93 1 125
2020 Executive 40 33 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 24 7 10 0 2 0 83 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 59 28 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 35 12 9 3 9 0 74 13 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 49 24 15 6 3 3 0 76 9 140

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 Executive 0 100 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 190
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 125
2020 Scientific and Professional 14 86 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 9 91 205
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 79 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 140

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 45 55 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 36 15

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 62 38 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 67 33 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 39 61 20

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 15

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 67 33 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 49 15

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 61 39 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 20

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 47 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 55 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 45 15

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 15

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 15

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 15

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 Administration and Foreign Services 70 30 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 37 15

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
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 15

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

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
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 15

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20

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
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 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 Administration and Foreign Services 41 59 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 20

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 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 Administration and Foreign Services 52 48 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 72 28 20

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 10 13 4 2 55 9 47 17 190
2022 Executive 45 37 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 16 7 10 2 4 45 15 59 15 125
2020 Executive 20 33 13 0 13 20 0 67 17 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 10 7 12 10 7 36 19 37 37 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 21 13 12 5 4 33 11 61 17 205
2020 Other occupational category 17 0 17 0 8 33 25 40 20 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 6 12 15 15 9 29 15 32 42 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 18 16 11 5 24 7 54 23 140

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 Executive 51 31 12 0 0 6 0 87 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 25 29 11 9 8 15 2 66 21 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 29 14 3 2 25 2 73 7 190
2022 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 28 29 15 0 0 25 3 79 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 26 10 1 3 20 3 81 6 125
2020 Executive 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 26 14 10 5 5 2 69 15 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 25 11 3 3 12 1 79 8 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 17 0 0 8 17 8 89 11 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 35 9 9 12 12 3 66 24 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 32 18 5 1 10 0 74 6 140

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 Executive 0 100 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 5 95 190
2022 Executive 0 100 10
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 6 94 125
2020 Executive 0 100 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 3 97 205
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 140

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 51 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 15

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 68 32 10

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 10

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 15

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 15

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 15

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 55 45 10
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Scientific and Professional 13 9 13 2 4 43 15 53 15 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 8 10 14 3 1 52 11 50 11 190
2022 Executive 45 37 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 15 3 9 0 0 54 18 66 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 17 5 17 1 2 48 11 53 7 125
2020 Executive 29 29 21 7 0 14 0 67 8 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 10 10 19 2 5 38 17 42 16 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 25 10 14 2 2 38 10 66 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 25 8 8 0 8 25 25 67 17 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 12 15 21 0 3 35 15 53 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 14 21 2 3 31 8 58 8 140

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 Executive 45 37 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 27 29 13 0 7 19 4 74 9 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 25 32 14 3 1 22 3 75 6 190
2022 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 26 10 0 0 31 6 84 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 40 23 14 3 1 17 3 78 5 125
2020 Executive 64 14 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 26 14 2 5 7 2 76 8 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 42 24 14 2 2 13 1 78 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 33 0 0 8 17 0 90 10 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 38 32 15 0 3 9 3 80 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 28 20 2 2 10 1 73 5 140

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 Executive 11 89 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 17 83 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 190
2022 Executive 8 92 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 0 100 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 125
2020 Executive 7 93 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 12 88 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 205
2020 Other occupational category 8 92 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 15 85 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 140

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 Administration and Foreign Services 64 36 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 83 17 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 60 40 25

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 59 41 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 91 9 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 80 20 25
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 77 23 25

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 Administration and Foreign Services 38 38 6 7 5 0 6 82 12 20
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 Executive 51 31 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 47 27 9 4 7 4 2 79 11 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 44 36 6 6 2 2 3 84 9 190
2022 Executive 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 48 25 9 4 0 9 6 85 4 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 63 26 5 1 2 1 2 92 3 125
2020 Executive 73 13 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 26 10 2 2 0 2 85 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 59 25 7 3 0 2 2 89 4 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 33 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
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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 Executive 75 13 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 58 26 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 56 28 8 4 4 2 0 85 8 190
2022 Executive 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 51 35 3 12 0 0 0 85 12 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 62 25 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 125
2020 Executive 73 13 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 60 24 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 57 24 11 3 4 1 0 82 7 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10

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 Executive 0 0 6 0 63 7 25 92 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 0 4 10 5 51 7 22 79 6 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 3 5 10 7 34 8 32 69 14 190
2022 Executive 0 0 9 0 73 0 19 90 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 3 2 5 0 42 3 45 80 10 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 2 1 5 4 44 6 38 85 5 125

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 Executive 39 31 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 19 53 12 6 9 2 0 73 15 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 23 43 17 8 2 7 0 72 11 190
2022 Executive 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 41 18 7 6 0 0 68 13 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 34 10 2 2 4 0 86 4 125
2020 Executive 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 29 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 56 30 7 2 1 2 0 89 4 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 32 15 0 3 9 0 81 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 36 14 3 1 3 0 82 4 140

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 30 26 25 19 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 16 25 34 17 7 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 11 25 41 18 5 190
2022 Executive 18 45 27 10 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 18 32 22 24 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 15 34 32 16 3 125

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 Executive 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 56 34 2 4 2 2 0 92 6 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 29 11 3 2 2 0 85 5 190
2022 Executive 54 27 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 46 29 12 3 0 10 0 84 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 64 21 8 3 1 3 0 88 4 125
2020 Executive 64 7 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 40 50 2 2 2 2 0 93 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 58 22 8 4 3 3 1 84 8 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10

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 Executive 57 26 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 50 27 9 4 6 4 0 80 11 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 49 27 9 8 6 1 0 77 14 190
2022 Executive 36 45 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 30 4 15 12 3 0 69 27 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 56 22 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 125
2020 Executive 67 7 0 20 7 0 0 73 27 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 29 36 19 7 5 5 0 68 13 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 28 12 7 6 1 1 75 14 205
2020 Other occupational category 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 10

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 Executive 44 30 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 35 30 15 9 8 2 0 67 17 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 20 47 13 12 7 1 0 68 19 190
2022 Executive 37 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 27 50 8 6 9 0 0 77 14 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 41 39 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 125
2020 Executive 47 40 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 31 24 5 2 0 0 69 7 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 45 30 14 4 5 1 0 76 10 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 35 29 24 3 6 3 0 67 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 40 13 11 4 2 0 72 15 140

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 Executive 21 54 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 12 56 13 14 3 3 0 69 17 35
2022 Executive 45 37 9 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 22 47 20 11 0 0 0 69 11 25
2020 Executive 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 33 36 14 14 0 3 0 71 14 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 44 0 4 8 0 11 87 13 25

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 Executive 60 13 14 7 0 0 6 64 36 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 49 24 12 2 8 0 4 52 48 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 47 24 17 4 4 0 3 49 51 190
2022 Executive 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 62 19 6 3 7 0 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 55 17 12 8 7 0 1 125
2020 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 26 10 10 0 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 26 13 3 4 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 26 29 0 3 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 21 9 6 5 0 1 140

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 Executive 18 12 24 25 20 0 0 18 82 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 22 24 27 9 16 0 2 23 77 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 17 28 28 17 10 0 0 17 83 190
2022 Executive 0 9 28 19 45 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 24 35 14 15 9 0 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 22 31 22 12 11 0 1 125
2020 Executive 7 7 27 53 7 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 24 29 29 7 12 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 22 27 17 9 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 33 42 17 0 8 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 32 29 18 9 12 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 25 15 15 12 0 1 140

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 Executive 12 43 13 25 7 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 24 32 27 5 8 0 4 25 75 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 21 33 23 17 3 0 2 22 78 190
2022 Executive 9 10 28 44 10 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 36 28 11 7 12 0 6 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 31 36 21 8 2 0 1 125
2020 Executive 7 20 27 40 7 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 26 17 10 10 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 31 24 22 15 6 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 24 18 9 6 3 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 25 18 8 10 0 2 140

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 Executive 12 37 19 25 7 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 24 21 21 12 18 0 4 25 75 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 24 26 26 13 10 0 1 24 76 190
2022 Executive 0 19 19 26 36 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 29 21 15 20 7 0 8 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 19 24 20 22 13 1 2 125
2020 Executive 0 13 47 13 27 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 24 17 7 7 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 32 21 20 15 9 0 2 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 33 17 0 8 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 48 24 9 9 9 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 26 16 13 17 0 1 135

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 Executive 25 24 19 26 7 0 0 25 75 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 52 19 13 4 6 0 6 55 45 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 21 12 4 0 1 9 59 41 190
2022 Executive 9 0 55 26 10 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 47 29 9 0 3 0 11 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 61 16 11 4 2 0 6 125
2020 Executive 20 7 40 27 7 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 43 29 17 5 7 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 54 21 14 6 1 0 3 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 0 0 0 8 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 52 21 15 3 9 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 56 21 10 4 4 0 5 140

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 Executive 12 44 19 12 12 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 24 30 9 19 18 0 0 24 76 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 35 21 23 10 10 0 0 35 65 190
2022 Executive 0 55 9 26 10 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 37 34 11 9 9 0 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 49 21 15 5 8 0 1 125
2020 Executive 20 20 47 7 7 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 33 33 17 7 10 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 20 18 11 5 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 8 17 0 8 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 24 24 0 12 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 28 13 6 3 0 1 140

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 Executive 31 51 7 12 0 0 0 31 69 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 36 34 14 2 9 0 4 38 62 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 33 25 24 10 6 1 1 34 66 190
2022 Executive 47 27 18 8 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 37 18 6 0 0 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 42 29 19 3 5 1 3 125
2020 Executive 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 38 38 14 5 2 0 2 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 44 26 17 6 3 1 2 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 41 24 18 6 9 0 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 30 16 3 7 2 1 140

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 Executive 19 31 19 25 6 0 0 19 81 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 24 33 25 0 11 0 6 26 74 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 21 26 29 14 9 0 0 21 79 190
2022 Executive 19 17 9 45 9 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 35 30 16 12 7 0 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 26 30 26 10 6 0 2 125
2020 Executive 0 40 47 13 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 29 38 17 7 7 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 28 36 19 13 4 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 41 18 9 9 0 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 30 15 12 9 0 1 135

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 Executive 26 50 7 12 6 0 0 26 74 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 33 29 20 4 11 0 2 34 66 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 31 24 21 12 10 0 2 32 68 190
2022 Executive 28 37 27 9 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 31 28 19 13 10 0 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 36 29 21 7 6 1 1 125
2020 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 29 19 10 5 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 41 29 18 7 3 1 0 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 36 21 15 18 9 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 16 9 7 0 1 140

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 Executive 50 32 6 12 0 0 0 50 50 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 48 29 7 7 6 0 2 50 50 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 45 27 15 8 5 1 1 45 55 190
2022 Executive 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 49 16 13 14 3 3 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 53 22 11 6 7 0 1 125
2020 Executive 47 27 20 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 67 17 5 2 7 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 25 11 6 4 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 0 0 17 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 21 15 6 6 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 25 10 7 4 0 1 135

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 Executive 64 25 6 6 0 0 0 64 36 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 60 17 10 6 4 0 2 62 38 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 52 26 11 6 3 0 2 53 47 190
2022 Executive 46 27 19 8 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 39 32 8 16 6 0 0 30
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 12 2 3 0 1 125
2020 Executive 33 40 13 13 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 21 36 26 12 5 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 29 28 22 12 7 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 25 25 8 0 0 0 10

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 Executive 37 19 31 13 0 0 0 37 63 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 59 12 14 2 8 0 4 62 38 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 21 3 7 0 0 37 63 190
2022 Executive 17 27 37 19 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 66 21 6 4 0 0 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 39 29 16 13 2 0 2 125
2020 Executive 27 27 40 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 36 7 2 2 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 34 31 20 8 6 0 1 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 67 15 15 0 3 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 9 8 4 0 1 140

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 Executive 57 37 7 0 0 0 0 57 43 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 44 14 16 5 19 0 2 45 55 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 54 18 8 8 7 0 4 56 44 190
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 68 14 8 0 3 3 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 74 15 5 2 1 0 4 125
2020 Executive 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 55 24 14 5 0 0 2 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 59 26 10 1 2 0 2 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 85 12 0 3 0 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 66 22 7 1 3 0 1 140

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 Executive 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 56 44 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 62 22 7 5 4 0 0 62 38 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 61 24 10 1 2 0 3 62 38 190
2022 Executive 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 77 11 10 3 0 0 0 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 66 25 5 3 0 0 1 125
2020 Executive 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 57 31 7 5 0 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 31 15 6 1 0 1 200
2020 Other occupational category 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 10

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 Executive 75 0 6 0 0 0 19 93 7 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 72 5 0 2 0 0 21 91 9 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 77 6 3 0 1 1 12 88 12 190

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 Executive 70 0 11 0 0 0 19 86 14 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 54 6 11 6 5 0 18 66 34 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 69 7 6 4 6 0 8 75 25 190

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 Executive 88 0 6 0 0 0 6 94 6 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 65 9 4 2 4 0 16 77 23 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 79 6 3 2 3 1 6 85 15 190
2022 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 78 8 3 0 0 0 11 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 81 3 4 2 2 1 6 125
2020 Executive 87 0 13 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 88 2 5 0 2 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 80 6 4 2 4 1 4 200
2020 Other occupational category 75 8 0 17 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 68 3 9 3 9 3 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 72 12 6 2 4 0 3 135

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 Executive 82 11 7 0 0 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 65 25 2 4 0 0 4 68 32 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 64 20 8 1 1 0 6 68 32 190
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 69 22 6 0 0 0 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 79 12 3 2 1 0 3 125
2020 Executive 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 74 12 10 2 0 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 72 15 6 3 0 1 2 205
2020 Other occupational category 83 0 8 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 9 15 0 6 0 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 24 6 3 2 0 2 140

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 Executive 63 25 6 7 0 0 0 63 37 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 64 19 0 4 6 0 6 69 31 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 64 20 4 3 4 0 5 67 33 190
2022 Executive 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 60 23 9 5 0 0 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 74 14 3 4 2 1 2 125
2020 Executive 47 20 20 13 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 71 15 2 7 2 2 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 72 11 7 3 4 1 2 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 8 8 0 8 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 59 12 9 6 9 0 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 18 6 4 5 0 3 140

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 Executive 54 40 6 0 0 0 0 54 46 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 65 7 2 2 2 0 22 83 17 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 62 8 4 1 1 0 24 82 18 190
2022 Executive 54 28 18 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 74 6 3 0 0 0 17 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 72 6 2 2 0 0 18 125
2020 Executive 60 20 7 7 7 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 76 2 2 0 0 0 19 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 64 9 4 1 1 1 20 200
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 73 0 3 0 0 0 24 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 9 4 2 1 1 21 140

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 Executive 63 25 12 0 0 0 0 63 37 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 68 19 3 4 2 0 4 71 29 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 68 20 4 1 1 0 6 73 27 190
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 75 10 3 3 0 0 9 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 73 13 6 0 2 0 6 125
2020 Executive 67 13 20 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 88 5 2 0 2 0 2 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 74 12 5 2 0 1 5 205
2020 Other occupational category 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 79 9 3 3 0 0 6 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 77 8 6 1 0 0 8 140

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 Executive 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 64 36 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 16 16 7 11 0 8 45 55 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 53 20 7 5 9 1 5 56 44 190
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 72 3 13 3 3 0 6 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 58 13 9 4 12 1 4 125
2020 Executive 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 71 17 2 2 2 0 5 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 46 15 16 8 12 0 3 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 88 6 3 0 0 0 3 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 61 10 9 5 10 0 5 140

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 Executive 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 70 30 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 53 27 2 7 2 2 7 58 42 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 51 23 15 7 1 1 1 52 48 190
2022 Executive 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 43 32 16 3 3 0 3 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 57 21 11 3 4 0 4 125
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 52 26 14 7 0 0 0 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 53 27 13 4 1 0 2 205
2020 Other occupational category 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 61 15 15 9 0 0 0 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 69 16 8 3 2 0 3 140

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 Executive 7 30 32 25 7 0 0 36 32 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 14 18 51 6 8 0 2 33 15 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 7 35 42 13 4 0 0 42 16 190
2022 Executive 0 10 45 36 10 0 0 10 45 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 13 33 45 9 0 0 0 45 9 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 14 38 29 14 5 0 0 52 19 125
2020 Executive 13 20 53 7 7 0 0 33 13 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 21 43 24 7 5 0 0 64 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 16 38 33 11 3 0 0 54 14 205
2020 Other occupational category 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 35 35 6 3 0 0 56 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 36 28 11 2 0 0 59 13 140

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 Executive 7 31 37 19 6 0 0 25 38 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 11 20 40 20 9 0 0 29 31 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 8 21 38 22 8 0 2 31 30 190
2022 Executive 10 36 55 0 0 0 0 0 45 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 3 14 46 30 6 0 0 36 18 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 3 18 39 20 20 0 0 40 22 125
2020 Executive 7 20 40 33 0 0 0 33 27 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 5 7 41 32 15 0 0 46 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 6 17 42 24 11 0 0 35 23 205
2020 Other occupational category 0 8 33 17 42 0 0 58 8 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 6 12 55 12 15 0 0 27 18 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 8 18 34 23 17 0 0 40 26 140
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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 Executive 25 69 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 9 75 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 12 70 190
2022 Executive 9 91 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 6 84 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 8 81 125
2020 Executive 13 80 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 26 48 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 15 67 205
2020 Other occupational category 17 58 10

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 51 49 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 64 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 30

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 Executive 70 7 18 0 0 0 6 74 26 15
2024 Scientific and Professional 41 11 8 8 4 2 26 57 43 45
2024 Administration and Foreign Services 41 13 8 4 6 5 24 57 43 190
2022 Executive 56 18 0 8 0 0 18 10
2022 Scientific and Professional 53 6 5 6 0 0 30 35
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 43 14 6 3 5 3 25 125
2020 Executive 80 7 13 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Scientific and Professional 45 14 14 5 5 5 12 40
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 51 14 10 6 3 1 15 205
2020 Other occupational category 67 8 0 0 0 0 25 10
2019 Scientific and Professional 61 3 9 15 3 0 9 35
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 15 13 8 7 0 6 140

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 Administration and Foreign Services 8 39 3 4 39 0 7 51 46 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 0 10 29 0 0 61 39 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 37 30 14 7 10 0 3 69 17 30

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 13 13 4 52 4 15 16 68 25
2022 Administration and Foreign Services 20 9 0 10 61 0 0 29 71 10
2020 Scientific and Professional 9 0 18 27 36 0 9 10 70 10
2020 Administration and Foreign Services 23 13 17 13 13 3 17 46 33 30
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