2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Financial Consumer Agency of Canada 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 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 46 31 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 175
2022 Executive 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 42 39 5 8 6 0 0 81 14 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 37 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 140

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 59 12 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 15
2024 Other occupational category 47 29 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 175
2022 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 42 41 5 7 4 1 0 84 11 155
2020 Executive 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 43 31 11 6 9 0 0 74 15 140

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 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 175
2022 Executive 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 50 36 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 155

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 65 18 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 54 29 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 175
2022 Executive 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 50 32 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 155
2020 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 46 38 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 140

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 47 35 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 63 20 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 175
2022 Executive 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 56 28 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 155
2020 Executive 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 54 30 4 7 4 1 0 85 11 140

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 59 24 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 59 25 9 4 3 0 0 84 6 175
2022 Executive 70 20 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 51 29 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 155
2020 Executive 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 51 31 7 6 4 1 0 82 10 140

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 41 29 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 55 24 9 6 4 2 0 81 10 175
2022 Executive 70 20 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Other occupational category 45 21 12 10 5 7 0 71 16 155
2020 Executive 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 47 22 15 4 9 3 1 71 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 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 63 22 7 3 2 2 1 87 5 175
2022 Executive 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 61 30 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 64 24 6 3 2 0 1 88 5 140

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 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 58 28 6 4 4 0 1 86 8 175
2022 Executive 58 31 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Other occupational category 57 34 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 155
2020 Executive 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 55 32 5 4 2 0 1 88 7 140

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 47 29 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 61 23 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 175
2022 Executive 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 65 25 3 4 2 1 0 91 6 155
2020 Executive 40 40 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 56 24 9 6 6 0 0 80 12 140

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 47 24 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 51 24 8 10 3 5 0 78 14 175
2022 Executive 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 48 27 9 7 3 6 0 80 10 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 48 33 7 4 4 4 0 84 8 140

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 47 29 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 37 35 12 9 5 3 0 74 14 175
2022 Executive 48 33 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 Other occupational category 39 32 11 11 5 1 0 72 16 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 43 38 9 2 7 1 0 82 9 140

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 29 35 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 26 37 15 11 7 4 0 66 19 175
2022 Executive 39 32 9 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2022 Other occupational category 31 34 13 11 9 1 0 66 21 155
2020 Executive 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 31 37 14 6 6 5 0 72 13 140

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 29 53 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 25 36 14 16 6 2 0 63 23 175
2022 Executive 29 60 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Other occupational category 30 33 12 16 8 1 1 64 23 155
2020 Executive 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 29 35 17 14 4 2 0 65 18 140
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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 53 29 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 44 29 11 8 8 1 0 74 16 175
2022 Executive 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 47 31 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 155
2020 Executive 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 33 8 6 6 0 1 79 13 140

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 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 42 38 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 175
2022 Executive 69 21 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 42 43 5 6 4 1 0 85 10 155
2020 Executive 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 43 39 7 4 6 0 1 82 10 135

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 47 29 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 61 21 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 175
2022 Executive 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 58 30 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 155
2020 Executive 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 52 31 6 4 7 0 1 83 11 140

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 59 24 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 44 38 7 8 3 1 0 82 10 175
2022 Executive 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 50 32 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 155
2020 Executive 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 49 32 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 140

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 47 35 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 61 17 12 2 5 2 0 80 8 175
2022 Executive 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 65 17 7 7 2 0 2 83 9 155
2020 Executive 30 30 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 61 21 5 4 4 1 4 86 8 140

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 35 41 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 35 31 14 9 7 4 0 69 17 175
2022 Executive 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 40 30 7 14 6 3 1 73 20 155
2020 Executive 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 35 27 14 10 9 6 0 66 20 140

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 29 29 35 0 6 0 0 29 71 15
2024 Other occupational category 53 21 15 3 2 1 6 57 43 175
2022 Executive 61 20 19 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 54 21 12 5 3 0 5 155
2020 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 49 20 14 6 5 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 82 6 0 6 0 0 6 88 13 15
2024 Other occupational category 72 6 3 1 2 1 16 87 13 175

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 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 75 4 6 1 1 3 11 87 13 175
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 81 5 6 2 1 3 3 155
2020 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 81 5 4 1 2 4 3 135

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 Other occupational category 80 4 1 0 1 1 14 94 6 175

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 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 78 5 3 0 2 1 12 89 11 175

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 41 18 12 6 18 0 6 63 25 15
2024 Other occupational category 24 26 14 11 19 3 3 53 32 175
2022 Executive 28 29 9 12 10 0 11 65 25 10
2022 Other occupational category 20 27 11 15 21 4 2 50 38 155
2020 Executive 10 10 30 20 0 0 30 29 29 10
2020 Other occupational category 23 24 14 17 17 3 2 50 36 140

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 65 18 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 46 28 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 175
2022 Executive 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 38 37 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 155
2020 Executive 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 37 5 8 4 0 1 83 12 140

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 71 18 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 47 33 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 175
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 49 29 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 48 35 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 140

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 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 53 28 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 175
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 49 33 5 8 4 0 1 83 11 155
2020 Executive 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 47 33 7 7 4 1 1 81 12 140

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 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 36 35 12 9 4 4 0 73 14 175
2022 Executive 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 31 41 15 8 2 1 1 74 11 155
2020 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 36 42 11 4 4 4 0 81 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 53 12 6 12 18 0 0 65 29 15
2024 Other occupational category 62 26 3 3 5 1 0 89 8 175
2022 Executive 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 62 24 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 155
2020 Executive 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 54 25 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 140

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 6 18 29 18 29 0 0 24 47 15
2024 Other occupational category 40 39 13 6 3 0 0 78 8 175
2022 Executive 11 21 20 38 10 0 0 32 48 10
2022 Other occupational category 35 38 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 155
2020 Executive 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10
2020 Other occupational category 30 30 20 12 7 0 1 60 19 135

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 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 81 13 2 0 1 2 1 97 1 175
2022 Executive 71 9 0 0 0 10 9 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 80 12 4 2 0 1 1 94 2 155

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 41 35 24 15
2024 Other occupational category 35 36 29 175
2022 Executive 20 71 10 10
2022 Other occupational category 41 29 30 155
2020 Executive 30 70 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 34 39 27 140

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 Other occupational category 4 54 26 1 9 5 60
2022 Other occupational category 9 39 39 0 10 3 60
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 82 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 54 37 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 175
2022 Executive 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 59 28 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 155
2020 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 58 27 7 4 2 0 1 86 7 135

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 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 53 37 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 175
2022 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 49 40 4 6 1 1 0 89 7 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 52 34 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 140

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 6 29 53 6 6 0 0 12 35 15
2024 Other occupational category 6 21 45 14 11 2 2 27 27 175
2022 Executive 19 10 19 41 11 0 0 52 29 10
2022 Other occupational category 11 22 33 18 11 1 3 31 35 155
2020 Executive 0 10 40 50 0 0 0 50 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 7 19 41 19 12 1 1 31 27 140

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 12 24 35 18 12 0 0 29 35 15
2024 Other occupational category 13 21 32 20 11 2 1 33 35 175
2022 Executive 9 10 29 42 9 0 0 51 19 10
2022 Other occupational category 15 16 26 25 13 1 4 40 33 155
2020 Executive 0 0 40 30 30 0 0 60 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 12 19 23 25 17 3 1 44 32 140

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 12 24 47 12 6 0 0 18 35 15
2024 Other occupational category 6 16 33 20 24 0 1 45 22 175
2022 Executive 9 9 42 29 11 0 0 40 19 10
2022 Other occupational category 10 13 35 24 16 1 1 42 23 155
2020 Executive 0 10 40 30 20 0 0 50 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 4 14 31 30 19 0 1 50 19 140

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 24 29 24 12 6 0 6 19 56 15
2024 Other occupational category 9 19 28 20 20 2 3 42 29 175
2022 Executive 29 42 20 0 9 0 0 9 70 10
2022 Other occupational category 9 17 26 26 17 1 4 46 27 155
2020 Executive 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 20 60 10
2020 Other occupational category 14 14 28 20 20 2 2 41 30 140

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 0 6 18 47 29 0 0 76 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 2 8 20 28 33 4 6 67 11 175
2022 Executive 9 0 19 41 31 0 0 72 9 10
2022 Other occupational category 5 6 21 26 27 6 7 62 13 155
2020 Executive 0 20 20 40 20 0 0 60 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 4 12 25 25 25 3 6 56 17 140

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 18 18 24 35 6 0 0 41 35 15
2024 Other occupational category 8 13 34 24 17 1 2 43 22 175
2022 Executive 0 31 29 40 0 0 0 40 31 10
2022 Other occupational category 8 18 23 25 20 3 2 48 28 155
2020 Executive 10 10 20 50 10 0 0 60 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 9 9 32 24 22 3 1 48 19 140

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 0 0 12 29 59 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 2 2 18 31 46 1 2 78 4 175
2022 Executive 0 0 29 19 52 0 0 71 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 1 4 18 33 41 1 2 76 6 155
2020 Executive 0 0 20 40 40 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 4 5 24 30 35 0 1 66 9 140

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 29 41 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 15
2024 Other occupational category 26 31 17 18 5 3 0 59 24 175
2022 Executive 9 71 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2022 Other occupational category 25 36 16 12 7 3 1 63 21 155
2020 Executive 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 29 34 17 12 7 1 0 64 19 140

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 53 35 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 59 26 5 5 3 1 0 86 9 175
2022 Executive 77 12 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 67 22 5 4 1 1 0 89 6 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 59 24 4 7 4 1 0 84 12 140

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 76 12 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 69 20 4 3 3 1 0 90 6 175
2022 Executive 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 74 22 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 70 22 1 3 3 0 0 93 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 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 54 31 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 175
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 65 26 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 155
2020 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 61 29 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 135

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 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 45 32 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 175
2022 Executive 68 21 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 50 30 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 155
2020 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 51 33 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 140

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 71 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 53 33 7 2 2 3 1 90 3 175
2022 Executive 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 46 35 9 3 0 6 0 87 3 155
2020 Executive 50 40 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 59 29 6 3 1 2 0 90 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 59 35 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 63 27 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 175
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 68 23 4 5 1 0 0 91 5 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 62 30 5 1 2 1 0 92 3 140

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 59 29 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 43 23 9 3 5 12 7 80 10 175
2022 Executive 68 22 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 43 30 7 5 2 8 5 83 9 155

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 53 35 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 43 21 10 5 2 12 7 79 9 175
2022 Executive 68 22 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 43 27 9 4 3 9 5 81 9 155

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 59 12 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 39 27 14 3 2 13 2 78 6 175
2022 Executive 19 50 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 38 24 17 3 1 15 2 75 4 155
2020 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 39 27 12 8 1 13 0 75 11 140

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 65 24 0 0 6 6 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 42 30 6 5 5 7 5 82 11 175
2022 Executive 59 31 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 41 33 7 4 1 10 3 86 6 155
2020 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 47 28 7 4 5 5 3 82 10 140

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 12 24 29 12 0 18 6 46 15 15
2024 Other occupational category 12 14 18 3 3 42 7 52 13 175
2022 Executive 29 31 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 14 17 16 1 2 46 4 61 7 155

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 41 47 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 40 23 13 7 3 8 7 73 12 175
2022 Executive 58 12 0 20 0 10 0 78 22 10
2022 Other occupational category 37 21 11 4 1 15 11 77 7 155
2020 Executive 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 30 26 15 4 3 12 9 72 9 140

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 53 29 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 38 37 13 5 3 1 3 79 8 175
2022 Executive 68 0 0 32 0 0 0 68 32 10
2022 Other occupational category 37 31 14 10 3 2 3 72 14 155
2020 Executive 50 30 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2020 Other occupational category 38 33 9 6 5 8 1 78 12 140

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 71 12 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 45 38 11 4 2 1 0 84 5 175
2022 Executive 58 22 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 46 31 17 4 2 1 0 78 6 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 32 12 4 4 4 0 79 9 140

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 47 18 12 6 18 0 0 65 24 15
2024 Other occupational category 26 19 18 8 9 15 4 57 21 175
2022 Executive 58 0 11 21 0 10 0 64 24 10
2022 Other occupational category 24 25 18 7 12 9 4 57 22 155
2020 Executive 40 20 10 0 0 20 10 86 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 24 24 12 11 12 15 4 58 27 140

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 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 73 22 1 2 2 1 0 95 3 175
2022 Executive 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 66 26 1 5 1 0 0 93 6 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 63 28 2 6 1 0 0 91 7 140

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 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 68 20 3 5 1 1 2 91 6 175
2022 Executive 81 10 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 68 22 3 3 1 1 2 93 4 155
2020 Executive 50 20 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 43 33 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 140

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 82 12 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 67 25 4 2 2 1 0 92 3 175
2022 Executive 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 66 27 2 3 1 0 1 94 4 155
2020 Executive 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 Other occupational category 61 21 9 7 1 0 1 82 8 140

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 82 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 76 16 3 3 3 1 0 92 5 175

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 65 18 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 66 18 5 8 2 1 1 85 10 175

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 71 12 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 92 6 1 0 1 0 0 98 1 175
2022 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 89 8 1 1 0 0 1 99 1 155

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 24 35 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 40 30 18 7 3 3 0 72 10 175
2022 Executive 42 19 0 30 9 0 0 61 39 10
2022 Other occupational category 43 28 20 5 0 4 0 74 5 155
2020 Executive 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 51 27 14 6 1 1 0 78 7 140

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 Other occupational category 7 93 175
2022 Executive 0 100 10
2022 Other occupational category 6 94 155
2020 Executive 0 100 10
2020 Other occupational category 6 94 140

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 20 80 10

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 62 38 15
2022 Other occupational category 80 20 10

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

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 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

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
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 38 62 15
2022 Other occupational category 30 70 10

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 46 54 15
2022 Other occupational category 51 49 10

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 59 41 15
2022 Other occupational category 40 60 10

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 56 44 15
2022 Other occupational category 62 38 10

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 20 80 10

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 64 36 15
2022 Other occupational category 61 39 10

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 21 79 10

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 60 40 10

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 29 71 10

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 52 48 15
2022 Other occupational category 39 61 10

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 10 90 10

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 19 81 10

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

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
2022 Other occupational category 10 90 10

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

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
2022 Other occupational category 11 89 10

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 10 90 10

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 38 62 15
2022 Other occupational category 51 49 10

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 11 89 10

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 9 91 10

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 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 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
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 0 100 10

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 10 90 10

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 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
2022 Other occupational category 22 78 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
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 19 81 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
2022 Other occupational category 9 91 10

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 40 60 10

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 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 Other occupational category 43 57 15
2022 Other occupational category 69 31 10

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 Other occupational category 0 100 15
2022 Other occupational category 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 Other occupational category 79 21 15
2022 Other occupational category 30 70 10

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Other occupational category 10 90 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 Executive 47 12 6 6 6 18 6 77 15 15
2024 Other occupational category 13 6 11 3 2 48 17 54 14 175
2022 Executive 58 0 9 23 0 10 0 64 25 10
2022 Other occupational category 14 9 11 2 2 48 14 60 10 155
2020 Executive 40 10 20 0 0 30 0 71 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 22 7 17 1 0 43 9 62 3 140

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 65 18 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 44 28 9 4 2 12 2 83 6 175
2022 Executive 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 38 30 9 1 1 18 2 85 3 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 40 26 15 3 0 16 0 79 3 140

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 Other occupational category 4 96 175
2022 Executive 0 100 10
2022 Other occupational category 4 96 155
2020 Executive 0 100 10
2020 Other occupational category 4 96 140

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 Executive 53 24 0 0 0 18 6 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 15 7 11 1 3 53 11 62 9 175
2022 Executive 58 21 0 0 0 21 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 18 10 13 1 1 47 11 65 4 155
2020 Executive 50 10 10 0 0 30 0 86 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 21 7 14 4 1 46 7 58 12 140

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 65 24 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 46 30 8 2 2 10 2 86 5 175
2022 Executive 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 40 31 8 1 1 17 3 88 2 155
2020 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 22 14 3 1 14 1 79 4 140

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 6 94 15
2024 Other occupational category 12 88 175
2022 Executive 0 100 10
2022 Other occupational category 9 91 155
2020 Executive 20 80 10
2020 Other occupational category 14 86 140

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 Other occupational category 78 22 20
2022 Other occupational category 59 41 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 87 13 20
2022 Other occupational category 79 21 15

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 Other occupational category 68 17 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 20
2022 Other occupational category 54 17 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 10

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 65 29 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 60 26 7 1 2 3 2 91 2 175
2022 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 61 27 5 2 0 2 2 92 3 155
2020 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 61 15 6 8 1 6 2 83 10 140
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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 71 18 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 65 23 4 2 3 1 2 90 5 175
2022 Executive 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 71 21 4 2 1 0 1 92 4 155

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 6 6 12 53 0 24 85 8 15
2024 Other occupational category 3 2 10 3 42 4 36 75 8 175
2022 Executive 0 0 0 12 78 10 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 1 3 7 2 57 4 27 86 4 155

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 65 18 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 43 38 9 5 2 2 0 83 8 175
2022 Executive 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 47 38 7 4 2 2 0 86 6 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 47 36 9 4 1 2 0 85 6 135

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 12 18 41 29 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 12 29 33 21 5 175
2022 Executive 10 32 40 19 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 10 29 36 19 6 155

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 53 29 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 66 21 5 3 2 2 1 90 5 175
2022 Executive 58 31 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Other occupational category 71 20 6 1 1 1 0 93 2 155
2020 Executive 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 57 23 9 5 3 2 0 82 8 140

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 47 41 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 53 25 5 8 5 2 2 81 14 175
2022 Executive 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 58 22 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 155
2020 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 47 27 7 9 8 2 0 76 17 140

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 29 35 6 29 0 0 0 65 29 15
2024 Other occupational category 41 36 10 6 5 2 0 78 11 175
2022 Executive 39 42 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 Other occupational category 36 38 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 155
2020 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 38 35 14 6 5 1 0 74 12 140

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 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Other occupational category 35 42 3 10 7 3 0 80 17 30
2022 Executive 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 25 45 10 10 5 5 0 74 16 20

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 71 24 0 0 6 0 0 71 29 15
2024 Other occupational category 56 21 11 7 2 0 3 57 43 175
2022 Other occupational category 45 24 17 5 6 0 1 150
2020 Executive 30 20 50 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 50 25 13 9 2 1 0 140

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 12 6 18 24 41 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Other occupational category 16 28 25 17 11 0 3 17 83 175
2022 Executive 11 21 29 9 29 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 15 28 24 16 16 0 1 150
2020 Executive 20 10 30 30 10 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 17 24 26 19 13 1 0 140

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 18 35 24 12 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Other occupational category 26 27 21 13 10 0 4 27 73 175
2022 Executive 21 21 30 19 9 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 23 31 22 10 13 0 1 155
2020 Executive 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 24 35 17 13 9 1 1 140

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 6 18 29 24 24 0 0 6 94 15
2024 Other occupational category 24 25 25 12 12 0 2 24 76 175
2022 Executive 0 9 30 42 19 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 26 26 18 13 14 1 2 155

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 12 24 18 29 18 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Other occupational category 49 25 11 6 3 1 5 52 48 175
2022 Executive 11 31 20 29 9 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 47 21 16 3 8 0 5 155
2020 Executive 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 24 9 12 8 1 1 140

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 18 6 29 12 35 0 0 18 82 15
2024 Other occupational category 40 27 13 10 8 0 3 42 58 175
2022 Executive 21 21 39 9 9 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 39 26 16 9 9 0 1 155
2020 Executive 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 32 21 23 12 11 1 0 140

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 41 35 12 0 12 0 0 41 59 15
2024 Other occupational category 33 28 18 11 5 1 4 35 65 175
2022 Executive 52 29 9 9 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 36 29 16 11 5 0 2 155
2020 Executive 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 38 28 17 7 6 1 2 140

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 12 53 18 12 6 0 0 12 88 15
2024 Other occupational category 25 31 26 11 5 0 2 25 75 175
2022 Executive 30 22 38 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 26 33 17 13 11 1 1 155
2020 Executive 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 30 33 20 8 6 1 2 140

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 35 35 24 6 0 0 0 35 65 15
2024 Other occupational category 32 22 22 14 8 0 4 33 67 175
2022 Executive 29 29 21 20 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 35 27 15 11 10 0 1 155
2020 Executive 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 36 32 14 9 8 1 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 41 29 18 6 6 0 0 41 59 15
2024 Other occupational category 48 21 14 7 6 1 3 50 50 175
2022 Executive 29 61 9 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 54 18 17 6 4 0 1 155
2020 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 50 23 15 5 6 1 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 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 71 29 15
2024 Other occupational category 58 22 9 5 3 0 3 60 40 175
2022 Executive 42 39 9 10 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 48 29 15 4 4 0 0 155
2020 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 31 28 23 10 7 1 0 140

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 47 29 12 6 6 0 0 47 53 15
2024 Other occupational category 47 25 18 5 3 0 3 48 52 175
2022 Executive 42 28 20 0 10 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 42 31 18 6 4 0 0 155
2020 Executive 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 45 23 20 6 4 1 2 140

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 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 72 17 3 2 2 0 3 74 26 175
2022 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 76 12 3 1 1 1 7 155

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 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 77 13 5 2 1 0 2 79 21 175
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 66 21 9 3 2 0 0 155

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 82 6 0 0 0 0 12 93 7 15
2024 Other occupational category 85 5 0 0 1 0 9 94 6 175

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 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 94 6 15
2024 Other occupational category 81 5 3 1 2 0 9 88 12 175

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 82 6 0 0 12 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Other occupational category 82 6 2 2 3 0 5 87 13 175
2022 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 82 5 4 2 2 1 3 155

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 41 41 0 12 6 0 0 41 59 15
2024 Other occupational category 68 23 3 2 0 0 3 71 29 175
2022 Executive 70 0 30 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 72 18 3 1 1 1 4 155

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 47 18 12 12 12 0 0 47 53 15
2024 Other occupational category 67 16 3 8 4 0 2 69 31 175
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 69 15 6 3 3 0 3 155

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 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 53 47 15
2024 Other occupational category 61 8 3 1 0 0 26 83 17 170
2022 Executive 80 10 9 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 71 6 2 0 0 0 21 155

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 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 80 13 3 0 0 0 5 83 17 175
2022 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 81 8 4 1 0 0 5 155
2020 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 84 8 2 1 0 1 4 140

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 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Other occupational category 78 11 5 2 2 0 3 81 19 175
2022 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 79 10 4 2 2 0 3 155
2020 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 78 6 5 3 4 1 3 140

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 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 59 41 15
2024 Other occupational category 52 29 10 4 2 0 3 54 46 175
2022 Executive 51 38 10 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 52 26 16 3 1 0 2 155
2020 Executive 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 48 29 12 4 6 1 1 140

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 0 12 35 29 24 0 0 12 53 15
2024 Other occupational category 12 37 36 11 5 0 0 48 16 175
2022 Executive 0 22 49 19 9 0 0 22 29 10
2022 Other occupational category 10 32 40 12 5 0 0 42 18 155
2020 Executive 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2020 Other occupational category 17 35 25 13 9 1 0 53 22 140

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 18 41 24 12 6 0 0 18 59 15
2024 Other occupational category 6 15 39 29 9 0 1 39 21 175
2022 Executive 0 29 50 21 0 0 0 21 29 10
2022 Other occupational category 8 14 42 22 14 0 0 36 22 150
2020 Executive 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 30 40 10
2020 Other occupational category 12 20 32 22 12 1 1 35 33 140
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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 6 88 15
2024 Other occupational category 8 80 175
2022 Executive 19 81 10
2022 Other occupational category 11 72 155
2020 Executive 50 40 10
2020 Other occupational category 26 57 140

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Other occupational category 66 34 15
2022 Other occupational category 64 36 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Executive 47 12 18 6 0 0 18 57 43 15
2024 Other occupational category 51 5 7 5 3 3 26 72 28 175
2022 Executive 68 10 12 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Other occupational category 45 15 6 5 4 5 20 155
2020 Executive 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 10
2020 Other occupational category 50 14 6 5 4 4 17 140

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 Other occupational category 32 29 0 14 19 0 7 65 35 15
2022 Other occupational category 23 48 0 6 18 0 5 75 25 15

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 Other occupational category 6 8 14 21 44 7 0 15 70 15
2022 Other occupational category 7 20 0 13 18 0 42 47 53 15
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