2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Library and Archives Canada by Question 117a. What is your sexual orientation?

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 44 38 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 37 40 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 585
2024 Lesbian 38 34 8 12 7 0 0 72 19 15
2024 Gay 34 39 7 6 15 0 0 72 21 15
2024 Bisexual 50 36 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 45
2024 Asexual 42 43 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2024 Pansexual 57 33 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 37 40 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 90 0 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 41 37 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 38 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 585
2024 Lesbian 35 37 16 13 0 0 0 71 13 10
2024 Gay 41 28 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 15
2024 Bisexual 41 36 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 45
2024 Asexual 48 44 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Pansexual 39 33 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 34 38 16 8 5 0 0 72 13 590

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 58 32 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 34 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 585
2024 Lesbian 44 37 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2024 Gay 57 28 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2024 Bisexual 61 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2024 Asexual 60 18 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 15
2024 Pansexual 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Heterosexual 49 34 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 81 8 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 60 25 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 44 39 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 585
2024 Lesbian 61 20 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2024 Gay 55 30 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 15
2024 Bisexual 55 29 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 45
2024 Asexual 80 12 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Pansexual 75 16 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 65 25 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 44 33 16 4 3 0 0 77 7 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 43 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 585
2024 Lesbian 60 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Gay 37 40 17 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2024 Bisexual 35 40 19 3 3 0 0 76 5 45
2024 Asexual 55 19 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 15
2024 Pansexual 49 17 24 0 10 0 0 66 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 43 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 56 28 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 37 10 9 3 0 0 79 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 39 38 13 8 3 1 0 77 11 585
2024 Lesbian 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Gay 30 39 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 15
2024 Bisexual 36 41 8 12 2 0 0 77 14 45
2024 Asexual 43 38 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 15
2024 Pansexual 59 8 15 0 19 0 0 67 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 39 38 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 31 61 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 46 28 14 5 4 3 1 77 9 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 26 13 8 3 2 1 76 11 585
2024 Lesbian 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2024 Gay 21 19 36 16 8 0 0 40 24 15
2024 Bisexual 46 27 13 4 5 5 0 77 9 45
2024 Asexual 55 26 0 6 6 7 0 87 13 15
2024 Pansexual 48 42 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2024 Heterosexual 48 26 14 7 3 2 1 76 11 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 66 25 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
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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 2SLGBTQIA+ 52 23 5 8 3 1 8 83 12 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 46 28 13 4 1 2 6 80 6 585
2024 Lesbian 39 31 5 19 6 0 0 70 25 15
2024 Gay 61 22 0 7 0 0 10 92 8 15
2024 Bisexual 56 23 5 5 2 2 6 86 8 45
2024 Asexual 60 14 15 6 0 0 6 78 6 15
2024 Pansexual 53 28 0 0 10 0 9 89 11 10
2024 Heterosexual 46 28 13 4 1 2 6 80 6 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 29 10 0 27 9 0 25 52 48 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 60 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 52 33 7 4 3 1 0 85 7 585
2024 Lesbian 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2024 Gay 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 57 33 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2024 Asexual 56 18 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 15
2024 Pansexual 65 16 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 51 33 7 4 3 1 0 85 7 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 56 27 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 55 29 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 56 27 9 5 2 1 0 84 8 585
2024 Lesbian 39 36 11 6 7 0 0 76 14 15
2024 Gay 61 32 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Bisexual 57 30 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 45
2024 Asexual 55 18 12 6 8 0 0 74 14 15
2024 Pansexual 66 16 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 55 28 8 5 2 1 0 84 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 64 0 0 25 10 0 0 64 36 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 38 35 6 5 5 9 2 82 12 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 30 35 15 7 3 9 0 72 11 585
2024 Lesbian 61 22 5 0 0 0 12 94 0 15
2024 Gay 34 36 0 15 10 6 0 74 26 15
2024 Bisexual 34 35 10 2 5 10 4 80 8 45
2024 Asexual 23 59 0 0 6 12 0 93 7 15
2024 Pansexual 39 18 0 15 19 10 0 63 37 10
2024 Heterosexual 31 35 15 7 3 9 0 72 11 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 28 31 0 8 0 33 0 88 12 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 32 16 10 8 5 2 64 19 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 30 21 14 8 3 0 56 22 585
2024 Lesbian 24 34 18 0 12 0 12 66 13 15
2024 Gay 28 29 13 15 10 6 0 60 26 15
2024 Bisexual 27 27 20 10 5 7 4 61 16 45
2024 Asexual 18 27 19 18 12 6 0 48 32 15
2024 Pansexual 39 28 0 7 26 0 0 67 33 10
2024 Heterosexual 25 30 21 14 8 3 0 56 22 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 56 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 18 33 17 12 10 8 2 56 25 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 17 27 22 17 10 7 0 47 29 585
2024 Lesbian 18 27 24 8 12 0 12 50 23 15
2024 Gay 14 52 13 14 0 6 0 70 15 15
2024 Bisexual 19 28 19 15 9 6 4 53 26 45
2024 Asexual 5 31 19 14 18 13 0 41 36 15
2024 Pansexual 12 25 10 7 26 19 0 46 41 10
2024 Heterosexual 17 26 22 17 10 7 0 47 29 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 9 39 10 17 0 25 0 64 22 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 23 29 15 15 14 2 2 54 31 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 21 33 18 17 9 2 0 55 26 585
2024 Lesbian 24 19 18 8 19 0 12 49 31 15
2024 Gay 14 45 14 21 0 6 0 63 22 15
2024 Bisexual 18 25 16 18 18 0 4 45 38 45
2024 Asexual 12 18 24 20 18 7 0 33 41 15
2024 Pansexual 28 28 0 15 19 11 0 63 37 10
2024 Heterosexual 21 32 19 17 9 2 0 55 26 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 26 39 0 17 18 0 0 65 35 10
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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 2SLGBTQIA+ 37 36 11 14 2 0 0 74 16 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 31 38 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 585
2024 Lesbian 44 29 13 6 7 0 0 73 14 15
2024 Gay 35 22 16 27 0 0 0 57 27 15
2024 Bisexual 31 45 5 19 0 0 0 77 19 45
2024 Asexual 36 51 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 15
2024 Pansexual 47 27 7 19 0 0 0 74 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 31 38 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 56 16 8 9 10 0 0 72 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 42 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 36 49 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 585
2024 Lesbian 26 40 23 12 0 0 0 65 12 15
2024 Gay 34 51 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2024 Bisexual 45 39 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 45
2024 Asexual 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Pansexual 51 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 36 49 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 64 19 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 44 35 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 45 33 11 7 2 1 0 79 10 585
2024 Lesbian 20 44 11 14 12 0 0 64 25 15
2024 Gay 41 52 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Bisexual 49 27 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 45
2024 Asexual 44 43 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2024 Pansexual 57 24 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 45 33 11 7 2 1 0 79 10 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 46 18 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 37 35 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 32 41 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 585
2024 Lesbian 46 29 6 12 7 0 0 75 19 15
2024 Gay 41 27 19 13 0 0 0 68 13 15
2024 Bisexual 33 38 12 14 2 0 0 71 17 45
2024 Asexual 47 32 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2024 Pansexual 36 28 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 32 41 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 44 29 8 8 10 0 0 73 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 59 18 9 9 2 2 1 80 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 25 12 3 3 3 2 81 6 585
2024 Lesbian 32 13 24 12 7 12 0 52 22 15
2024 Gay 64 22 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2024 Bisexual 65 15 11 10 0 0 0 80 10 45
2024 Asexual 68 18 0 8 0 0 6 92 8 15
2024 Pansexual 57 17 7 9 10 0 0 74 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 53 25 12 3 3 3 2 81 6 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 64 8 9 8 10 0 0 72 19 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 36 13 18 5 2 0 63 23 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 21 37 16 14 8 3 0 60 23 585
2024 Lesbian 31 32 5 24 7 0 0 63 32 15
2024 Gay 31 34 7 28 0 0 0 65 28 15
2024 Bisexual 20 42 20 15 3 0 0 62 17 45
2024 Asexual 37 19 18 14 6 6 0 60 21 15
2024 Pansexual 27 47 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 21 37 16 15 8 3 0 60 23 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 17 8 29 19 9 0 39 52 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 47 21 12 3 7 3 7 52 48 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 50 22 12 5 5 1 7 54 46 585
2024 Lesbian 57 0 11 6 19 6 0 61 39 15
2024 Gay 48 22 14 0 6 0 10 53 47 15
2024 Bisexual 49 20 16 5 5 2 4 52 48 45
2024 Asexual 48 34 0 0 0 6 12 58 42 15
2024 Pansexual 56 10 0 0 26 8 0 61 39 10
2024 Heterosexual 49 22 12 5 5 1 7 54 46 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 56 25 0 0 10 8 0 61 39 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 54 12 13 2 5 2 13 63 37 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 63 8 5 4 3 2 15 76 24 585
2024 Lesbian 29 0 43 8 0 6 12 36 64 15
2024 Gay 36 35 0 0 8 7 14 45 55 15
2024 Bisexual 65 6 9 0 7 2 11 75 25 45
2024 Asexual 55 20 0 0 7 0 18 67 33 15
2024 Pansexual 80 0 10 10 0 0 0 80 20 10
2024 Heterosexual 63 8 5 4 3 2 15 76 24 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 73 17 10 0 0 0 0 73 27 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 64 10 7 2 2 7 9 76 24 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 75 6 3 1 1 4 9 86 14 580
2024 Lesbian 69 13 5 0 7 6 0 74 26 15
2024 Gay 58 7 10 7 0 13 6 71 29 15
2024 Bisexual 74 11 2 0 0 6 7 85 15 45
2024 Asexual 56 0 14 0 0 12 18 80 20 15
2024 Pansexual 66 9 0 7 10 0 8 72 28 10
2024 Heterosexual 74 6 3 1 1 4 9 86 14 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 47 18 17 0 10 8 0 51 49 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 55 13 7 3 4 3 15 68 32 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 76 4 3 1 0 2 14 90 10 585
2024 Lesbian 60 15 11 0 7 0 6 64 36 15
2024 Gay 50 31 0 0 6 0 13 58 42 15
2024 Bisexual 64 8 8 3 0 4 14 77 23 45
2024 Asexual 47 11 6 0 0 0 36 73 27 15
2024 Pansexual 59 0 7 17 0 8 9 71 29 10
2024 Heterosexual 76 4 3 1 0 2 14 90 10 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 47 25 0 0 27 0 0 47 53 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 50 20 8 3 4 4 12 59 41 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 68 9 6 2 2 1 12 79 21 585
2024 Lesbian 43 21 23 0 7 0 6 46 54 15
2024 Gay 50 32 6 0 6 0 6 54 46 15
2024 Bisexual 62 17 2 3 3 5 9 72 28 45
2024 Asexual 38 15 11 0 0 0 36 60 40 15
2024 Pansexual 49 10 0 15 10 8 9 59 41 10
2024 Heterosexual 68 9 5 2 2 1 12 79 21 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 56 17 17 0 10 0 0 56 44 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 23 40 8 12 10 2 5 67 24 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 14 33 17 15 14 5 3 50 31 585
2024 Lesbian 24 24 20 6 19 6 0 52 27 15
2024 Gay 6 48 13 25 7 0 0 54 32 15
2024 Bisexual 21 42 6 13 8 2 8 70 23 45
2024 Asexual 55 12 0 13 14 0 6 72 28 15
2024 Pansexual 11 43 20 16 10 0 0 54 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 14 33 17 15 14 5 3 51 31 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 33 9 20 10 0 9 57 33 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 38 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 29 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 585
2024 Lesbian 40 18 12 23 7 0 0 58 30 15
2024 Gay 34 60 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Bisexual 42 40 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 45
2024 Asexual 48 44 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Pansexual 27 56 7 0 10 0 0 83 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 29 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 31 16 34 9 10 0 0 47 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 39 15 9 3 0 0 74 12 585
2024 Lesbian 46 19 10 18 7 0 0 65 25 15
2024 Gay 33 50 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 15
2024 Bisexual 43 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 45
2024 Asexual 67 27 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Pansexual 46 37 7 0 10 0 0 83 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 35 39 14 8 3 0 0 74 12 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 48 25 0 17 10 0 0 73 27 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 40 40 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 33 40 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 585
2024 Lesbian 38 42 13 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2024 Gay 36 57 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 35 41 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 45
2024 Asexual 41 33 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 15
2024 Pansexual 39 35 7 0 19 0 0 74 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 33 40 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 56 17 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 30 36 14 12 3 5 0 70 16 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 20 42 20 9 4 5 1 65 13 585
2024 Lesbian 36 46 5 7 0 6 0 87 8 15
2024 Gay 35 21 13 22 0 9 0 61 25 15
2024 Bisexual 30 33 18 19 0 0 0 63 19 45
2024 Asexual 30 37 13 0 14 6 0 72 14 15
2024 Pansexual 19 46 16 9 10 0 0 66 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 20 42 20 8 4 5 1 66 13 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 28 20 8 10 0 34 0 72 16 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 46 37 7 2 6 1 0 84 8 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 43 34 10 7 5 0 1 78 13 585
2024 Lesbian 51 31 5 6 7 0 0 82 13 15
2024 Gay 29 58 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2024 Bisexual 47 35 11 2 5 0 0 83 7 45
2024 Asexual 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Pansexual 74 0 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 43 34 10 7 5 0 1 78 13 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 36 46 8 0 10 0 0 81 10 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 55 23 10 7 4 0 1 78 12 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 32 9 5 3 0 2 82 9 585
2024 Lesbian 53 16 17 7 0 0 6 74 8 15
2024 Gay 50 35 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 15
2024 Bisexual 53 26 6 8 8 0 0 79 15 45
2024 Asexual 76 11 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2024 Pansexual 56 18 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 10
2024 Heterosexual 49 32 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 61 20 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 75 14 2 4 1 2 3 93 5 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 64 22 5 2 2 2 2 90 5 585
2024 Lesbian 76 12 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 15
2024 Gay 71 23 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 77 11 4 7 0 2 0 89 7 45
2024 Asexual 80 8 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 15
2024 Pansexual 64 26 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 64 22 4 2 2 2 2 91 5 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 62 19 0 9 0 0 10 90 10 10

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 36 47 18 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 27 46 27 585
2024 Lesbian 51 23 26 15
2024 Gay 27 43 30 15
2024 Bisexual 43 52 6 45
2024 Asexual 32 44 24 15
2024 Pansexual 8 67 25 10
2024 Heterosexual 27 46 27 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 27 55 18 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 9 11 11 3 57 8 30
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 13 32 22 2 27 5 145
2024 Bisexual 9 11 7 6 51 16 15
2024 Heterosexual 13 32 21 2 26 5 150
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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 2SLGBTQIA+ 64 30 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 46 41 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 585
2024 Lesbian 58 30 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Gay 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2024 Bisexual 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 45
2024 Asexual 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Pansexual 67 24 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 46 41 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 72 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 45 11 9 1 0 0 79 10 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 31 48 12 5 3 1 0 80 7 585
2024 Lesbian 55 32 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 15
2024 Gay 44 43 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2024 Bisexual 20 56 9 15 0 0 0 76 15 45
2024 Asexual 29 33 21 18 0 0 0 62 18 15
2024 Pansexual 38 26 17 9 10 0 0 64 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 31 48 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 27 38 8 27 0 0 0 65 27 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 28 35 18 11 1 1 30 35 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 21 35 23 10 1 2 34 29 585
2024 Lesbian 0 40 27 22 12 0 0 34 40 15
2024 Gay 8 7 66 6 7 0 6 14 16 15
2024 Bisexual 6 32 29 25 8 0 0 33 39 45
2024 Asexual 0 24 56 0 12 7 0 13 26 15
2024 Pansexual 29 22 10 8 20 11 0 32 57 10
2024 Heterosexual 7 21 35 23 10 1 2 34 29 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 8 36 9 30 17 0 0 47 44 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 9 19 25 24 18 3 2 44 29 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 10 19 32 20 11 2 5 34 32 580
2024 Lesbian 0 12 29 27 24 0 7 55 13 15
2024 Gay 21 7 26 16 14 10 6 36 33 15
2024 Bisexual 10 26 23 18 21 2 0 39 37 45
2024 Asexual 0 20 24 36 13 7 0 53 21 15
2024 Pansexual 17 16 20 27 9 11 0 41 37 10
2024 Heterosexual 10 20 31 20 11 2 5 34 32 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 8 8 38 9 27 0 10 40 18 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 8 4 23 34 27 0 3 63 13 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 5 11 29 30 19 1 4 52 17 585
2024 Lesbian 6 0 18 39 38 0 0 76 6 15
2024 Gay 0 7 13 60 13 0 6 78 8 15
2024 Bisexual 11 8 25 24 27 0 5 54 20 45
2024 Asexual 6 0 31 36 26 0 0 62 6 15
2024 Pansexual 10 0 16 25 49 0 0 74 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 5 11 30 31 19 1 4 52 17 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 8 9 8 31 44 0 0 75 17 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 16 17 22 19 25 0 2 45 33 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 14 21 23 19 16 2 4 38 38 585
2024 Lesbian 6 18 29 17 30 0 0 47 24 15
2024 Gay 0 13 26 44 17 0 0 61 13 15
2024 Bisexual 22 20 22 10 25 0 2 36 42 45
2024 Asexual 12 23 26 12 26 0 0 39 35 15
2024 Pansexual 26 17 26 0 31 0 0 31 43 10
2024 Heterosexual 14 21 23 19 16 2 4 38 38 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 17 18 9 20 36 0 0 56 35 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 8 10 21 23 28 5 5 57 19 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 4 10 26 29 23 4 5 57 15 585
2024 Lesbian 12 8 6 12 55 0 6 71 22 15
2024 Gay 0 6 7 54 27 0 6 86 7 15
2024 Bisexual 7 13 31 18 21 6 3 43 22 45
2024 Asexual 0 0 36 20 26 12 6 56 0 15
2024 Pansexual 17 26 8 10 31 0 8 45 47 10
2024 Heterosexual 4 10 26 29 23 4 5 56 15 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 10 12 17 19 34 0 8 58 24 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 16 35 21 16 4 2 39 24 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 8 16 33 22 15 2 4 39 26 580
2024 Lesbian 0 12 23 45 19 0 0 65 12 15
2024 Gay 0 21 27 29 7 16 0 42 25 15
2024 Bisexual 9 21 41 13 11 4 0 25 31 45
2024 Asexual 0 20 30 19 19 0 12 43 23 15
2024 Pansexual 10 24 25 19 22 0 0 41 34 10
2024 Heterosexual 8 16 33 22 15 2 4 39 26 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 8 8 21 46 17 0 0 63 17 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 10 11 46 13 19 1 1 33 21 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 6 12 37 27 15 1 2 43 19 585
2024 Lesbian 11 6 38 20 24 0 0 44 17 15
2024 Gay 0 0 55 23 16 0 6 42 0 15
2024 Bisexual 8 16 52 7 15 2 0 22 25 45
2024 Asexual 0 18 55 0 27 0 0 27 18 15
2024 Pansexual 17 0 53 19 11 0 0 30 17 10
2024 Heterosexual 6 12 37 27 15 1 2 43 19 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 20 8 8 47 17 0 0 64 28 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 19 36 14 17 12 3 0 57 29 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 13 36 22 17 8 4 0 51 27 585
2024 Lesbian 24 26 18 20 12 0 0 50 32 15
2024 Gay 13 54 7 27 0 0 0 67 27 15
2024 Bisexual 18 34 16 17 13 2 0 53 31 45
2024 Asexual 17 25 13 14 18 12 0 48 37 15
2024 Pansexual 20 26 20 7 26 0 0 46 33 10
2024 Heterosexual 13 35 22 18 8 4 0 50 27 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 0 65 0 19 8 8 0 71 29 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 60 27 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 56 28 8 5 3 1 0 85 7 585
2024 Lesbian 75 6 5 6 7 0 0 82 14 15
2024 Gay 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 58 26 3 13 0 0 0 84 13 45
2024 Asexual 55 24 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 15
2024 Pansexual 75 7 0 8 10 0 0 82 18 10
2024 Heterosexual 56 28 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 44 36 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 67 24 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 57 34 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 585
2024 Lesbian 67 15 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Gay 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Bisexual 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2024 Asexual 47 39 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 15
2024 Pansexual 82 8 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 57 33 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 52 28 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 63 27 6 1 3 0 1 90 4 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 35 9 2 2 2 1 86 4 585
2024 Lesbian 70 11 5 6 7 0 0 82 14 15
2024 Gay 49 44 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Bisexual 63 27 7 0 0 0 2 92 0 45
2024 Asexual 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Pansexual 82 8 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 49 35 9 2 2 2 1 86 4 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 44 29 8 9 10 0 0 72 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 39 42 11 3 3 3 0 83 6 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 32 41 15 5 3 3 1 77 8 585
2024 Lesbian 33 49 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 15
2024 Gay 34 36 16 14 0 0 0 70 14 15
2024 Bisexual 42 50 7 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2024 Asexual 42 32 14 0 6 6 0 79 6 15
2024 Pansexual 41 26 15 8 10 0 0 67 18 10
2024 Heterosexual 32 42 15 5 3 3 1 77 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 38 8 0 10 25 0 75 14 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 20 54 11 9 4 2 0 75 13 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 29 41 14 5 1 9 0 77 7 585
2024 Lesbian 24 51 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 15
2024 Gay 28 48 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 15
2024 Bisexual 16 65 8 4 5 2 0 83 8 45
2024 Asexual 31 38 6 14 6 6 0 73 21 15
2024 Pansexual 9 47 27 0 17 0 0 56 17 10
2024 Heterosexual 28 42 14 6 1 9 0 77 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 28 37 8 19 0 8 0 71 20 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 55 33 5 6 2 0 0 88 7 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 585
2024 Lesbian 59 25 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2024 Gay 44 40 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2024 Bisexual 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 45
2024 Asexual 55 25 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 15
2024 Pansexual 51 25 7 7 10 0 0 75 17 10
2024 Heterosexual 49 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 31 51 8 10 0 0 0 81 10 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 37 7 10 3 5 5 79 14 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 40 30 10 4 2 9 6 81 7 585
2024 Lesbian 37 52 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Gay 41 20 0 24 0 9 6 72 28 15
2024 Bisexual 33 44 7 2 4 4 5 85 7 45
2024 Asexual 31 31 7 6 0 13 12 83 8 15
2024 Pansexual 46 24 0 0 19 11 0 79 21 10
2024 Heterosexual 39 30 10 4 2 9 6 81 7 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 27 9 37 0 8 0 50 40 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 35 11 12 6 4 4 69 19 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 40 29 10 4 2 9 6 81 8 585
2024 Lesbian 23 50 13 6 7 0 0 73 14 15
2024 Gay 28 43 0 14 0 9 6 83 17 15
2024 Bisexual 32 33 12 10 6 2 4 69 18 45
2024 Asexual 25 25 12 12 0 13 12 68 16 15
2024 Pansexual 39 25 0 7 19 11 0 71 29 10
2024 Heterosexual 39 30 10 4 2 9 6 81 7 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 9 9 37 19 8 0 30 60 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 15 25 35 7 3 16 0 47 12 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 22 19 7 3 24 1 63 13 585
2024 Lesbian 12 31 40 0 0 18 0 52 0 15
2024 Gay 13 12 59 0 0 16 0 30 0 15
2024 Bisexual 17 22 34 9 0 19 0 47 11 45
2024 Asexual 27 37 18 7 12 0 0 64 18 15
2024 Pansexual 9 30 17 24 10 10 0 44 38 10
2024 Heterosexual 25 23 18 7 3 24 1 63 13 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 10 29 44 8 0 0 9 43 9 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 36 5 9 7 8 2 77 17 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 39 37 8 5 2 6 4 84 8 585
2024 Lesbian 53 21 13 6 7 0 0 74 14 15
2024 Gay 42 14 6 23 0 15 0 66 27 15
2024 Bisexual 30 46 0 4 7 11 2 87 13 45
2024 Asexual 23 45 7 0 12 6 7 79 13 15
2024 Pansexual 38 26 17 10 9 0 0 64 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 39 37 8 5 2 6 4 84 8 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 26 0 37 10 8 0 49 51 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 11 15 1 2 56 8 50 8 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 6 16 20 4 2 46 6 46 13 585
2024 Lesbian 6 0 11 7 0 76 0 26 30 15
2024 Gay 0 13 37 0 0 44 7 26 0 15
2024 Bisexual 10 7 17 0 3 56 8 46 7 45
2024 Asexual 5 12 12 0 6 46 19 49 16 15
2024 Pansexual 17 17 0 0 0 54 12 100 0 10
2024 Heterosexual 6 16 19 4 2 46 6 46 13 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 10 9 0 10 0 62 9 64 36 10

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 32 14 3 4 8 13 73 9 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 28 19 8 4 9 6 65 14 585
2024 Lesbian 26 20 17 0 14 12 11 60 18 15
2024 Gay 22 36 16 0 0 7 19 78 0 15
2024 Bisexual 26 35 16 2 0 9 12 77 3 45
2024 Asexual 22 31 7 12 8 7 12 66 25 15
2024 Pansexual 40 32 7 0 10 11 0 81 11 10
2024 Heterosexual 26 29 18 8 4 9 6 65 14 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 36 20 8 0 19 0 17 67 23 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 42 7 17 6 2 0 69 23 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 41 16 9 4 5 0 69 14 585
2024 Lesbian 30 48 6 16 0 0 0 78 16 15
2024 Gay 32 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2024 Bisexual 29 39 6 16 7 2 0 70 24 45
2024 Asexual 17 44 6 20 6 6 0 66 28 15
2024 Pansexual 20 46 7 17 10 0 0 66 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 25 41 16 10 4 5 0 69 14 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 18 19 8 39 8 8 0 40 51 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 27 43 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 45 19 6 2 2 0 72 8 585
2024 Lesbian 36 45 11 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2024 Gay 20 58 13 0 10 0 0 78 10 15
2024 Bisexual 28 45 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 45
2024 Asexual 23 57 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 15
2024 Pansexual 20 43 18 9 10 0 0 64 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 26 44 19 6 2 2 0 72 9 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 10 34 38 8 10 0 0 44 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 20 23 14 16 12 14 2 50 33 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 19 29 18 9 7 16 2 58 20 585
2024 Lesbian 31 37 6 6 7 12 0 78 15 15
2024 Gay 14 20 13 22 16 15 0 40 45 15
2024 Bisexual 15 20 20 13 11 19 2 44 30 45
2024 Asexual 24 19 13 12 14 12 7 53 31 15
2024 Pansexual 31 43 0 7 19 0 0 74 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 19 29 18 9 8 16 2 58 20 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 9 10 9 46 19 8 0 21 70 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 35 46 2 15 2 0 0 81 17 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 36 45 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 585
2024 Lesbian 48 35 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Gay 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 22 53 4 21 0 0 0 75 21 45
2024 Asexual 56 37 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Pansexual 30 44 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 36 45 4 11 5 0 0 81 15 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 34 57 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 28 10 22 6 0 0 62 28 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 37 33 8 13 8 0 0 70 22 585
2024 Lesbian 48 33 6 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2024 Gay 36 28 7 13 16 0 0 64 29 15
2024 Bisexual 33 28 6 26 7 0 0 61 33 45
2024 Asexual 37 32 5 26 0 0 0 69 26 15
2024 Pansexual 49 0 7 34 10 0 0 49 44 10
2024 Heterosexual 37 33 8 14 8 0 0 70 22 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 26 29 27 0 0 0 45 27 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 35 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 41 40 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 585
2024 Lesbian 62 24 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2024 Gay 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 40 41 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 45
2024 Asexual 51 42 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Pansexual 43 11 8 18 19 0 0 54 38 10
2024 Heterosexual 41 40 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 36 46 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 67 24 4 2 4 0 0 91 5 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 67 22 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 585
2024 Lesbian 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Gay 61 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2024 Bisexual 60 30 2 2 7 0 0 89 9 45
2024 Asexual 74 20 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Pansexual 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Heterosexual 67 22 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 58 25 6 8 2 0 1 84 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 54 29 8 7 1 0 0 83 9 585
2024 Lesbian 76 6 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Gay 51 21 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 15
2024 Bisexual 52 33 7 2 6 0 0 85 8 45
2024 Asexual 62 25 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2024 Pansexual 68 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2024 Heterosexual 53 30 8 7 1 0 0 83 9 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 90 5 2 1 2 0 0 95 3 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 88 10 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 585
2024 Lesbian 88 0 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Gay 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Bisexual 89 8 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 45
2024 Asexual 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Pansexual 83 7 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 88 10 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 64 24 7 2 0 3 0 91 2 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 65 23 6 1 1 3 1 92 2 585
2024 Lesbian 81 0 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2024 Gay 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 60 33 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 45
2024 Asexual 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Pansexual 25 40 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 10
2024 Heterosexual 65 24 6 1 1 4 1 92 2 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 48 25 10 0 0 17 0 88 0 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 13 87 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 93 585
2024 Heterosexual 7 93 590

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 65 35 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 56 44 40
2024 Heterosexual 58 42 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 60 40 40
2024 Heterosexual 59 41 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 40
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 40

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 40
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 40

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 40
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 38 62 40
2024 Heterosexual 36 64 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 58 40
2024 Heterosexual 41 59 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 43 57 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 51 40
2024 Heterosexual 47 53 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 44 56 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 29 71 40
2024 Heterosexual 29 71 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 38 62 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 74 40
2024 Heterosexual 25 75 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 55 45 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 57 43 40
2024 Heterosexual 59 41 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 17 83 40
2024 Heterosexual 17 83 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 40
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 58 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 40
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 35 65 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 58 40
2024 Heterosexual 41 59 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 14 86 40
2024 Heterosexual 13 87 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 17 83 40
2024 Heterosexual 16 84 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 43 57 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 46 54 40
2024 Heterosexual 48 52 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 26 74 40
2024 Heterosexual 25 75 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 15

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 39 61 40
2024 Heterosexual 38 62 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 13 87 40
2024 Heterosexual 16 84 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 75 40
2024 Heterosexual 27 73 40

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 Heterosexual 15 85 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 15

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 12 88 40
2024 Heterosexual 12 88 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 37 63 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 72 40
2024 Heterosexual 27 73 40

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 13 87 40
2024 Heterosexual 13 87 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 47 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 44 56 40
2024 Heterosexual 43 57 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 40
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 40

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 52 48 40
2024 Heterosexual 50 50 40

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 12 8 9 4 2 56 9 56 19 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 11 14 12 4 3 46 10 57 16 585
2024 Bisexual 15 10 8 0 0 54 12 75 0 45
2024 Asexual 0 7 13 14 0 55 11 20 42 15
2024 Heterosexual 11 14 12 4 3 46 10 56 16 590

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 31 31 10 4 3 20 1 79 9 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 32 15 4 3 16 1 73 9 585
2024 Lesbian 43 38 5 0 7 6 0 87 8 15
2024 Gay 48 20 16 10 0 7 0 73 10 15
2024 Bisexual 25 38 8 2 0 25 2 86 3 45
2024 Heterosexual 28 32 15 4 3 16 1 73 8 590

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 93 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 5 95 585
2024 Heterosexual 5 95 590

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 75 30
2024 Heterosexual 25 75 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 70 30 30
2024 Heterosexual 70 30 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 19 81 30
2024 Heterosexual 19 81 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 36 64 30
2024 Heterosexual 36 64 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 24 76 30
2024 Heterosexual 24 76 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 20 80 30
2024 Heterosexual 20 80 30

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
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 21 79 30
2024 Heterosexual 21 79 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 72 30
2024 Heterosexual 28 72 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 54 46 30
2024 Heterosexual 54 46 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 72 30
2024 Heterosexual 28 72 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 41 59 30
2024 Heterosexual 41 59 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 0 100 30
2024 Heterosexual 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 64 36 30
2024 Heterosexual 64 36 30

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 14 10 12 4 5 45 10 53 20 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 12 14 15 2 2 46 9 58 9 585
2024 Bisexual 13 11 8 2 2 50 14 66 12 45
2024 Heterosexual 12 13 15 2 2 46 9 58 9 590

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 27 36 15 5 3 12 2 73 10 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 34 17 4 2 17 2 73 6 585
2024 Gay 36 42 7 10 6 0 0 78 16 15
2024 Bisexual 25 39 13 5 0 13 4 78 6 45
2024 Heterosexual 25 34 17 3 2 17 2 73 6 590

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 17 83 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 10 90 585
2024 Lesbian 14 86 15
2024 Gay 12 88 15
2024 Bisexual 19 81 45
2024 Asexual 7 93 15
2024 Pansexual 25 75 10
2024 Heterosexual 10 90 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 81 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 69 31 20
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 52 60
2024 Heterosexual 48 52 60

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 68 32 20
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 71 29 60
2024 Heterosexual 71 29 60

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 34 8 7 15 0 7 67 24 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 26 4 12 2 3 0 81 15 45
2024 Heterosexual 53 26 4 12 2 3 0 81 15 45

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 38 41 5 10 3 2 3 82 13 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 45 33 8 7 2 3 2 82 9 585
2024 Lesbian 30 46 5 6 7 6 0 80 14 15
2024 Gay 27 57 10 0 0 0 6 90 0 15
2024 Bisexual 47 37 2 10 2 2 0 86 12 45
2024 Asexual 30 30 13 7 8 0 12 69 17 15
2024 Pansexual 45 36 0 10 0 9 0 89 11 10
2024 Heterosexual 45 33 8 6 2 3 2 82 9 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 29 8 34 10 0 0 47 44 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 63 20 3 4 7 2 2 86 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 57 27 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 585
2024 Lesbian 64 17 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 15
2024 Gay 56 13 10 7 0 9 6 80 8 15
2024 Bisexual 65 22 5 4 2 2 0 89 6 45
2024 Asexual 73 12 0 7 8 0 0 86 14 15
2024 Pansexual 74 7 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 57 27 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 53 29 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 5 3 11 11 37 5 28 72 11 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 2 3 9 6 42 6 33 78 7 585
2024 Lesbian 8 0 19 0 65 0 8 71 8 10
2024 Gay 0 0 0 23 54 14 9 100 0 15
2024 Bisexual 4 4 8 15 35 4 31 76 13 45
2024 Asexual 6 0 7 0 21 12 54 62 17 15
2024 Pansexual 19 0 7 8 41 8 17 65 25 10
2024 Heterosexual 2 3 9 6 42 6 33 78 7 590

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 21 36 22 11 4 5 0 61 16 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 20 43 20 8 4 6 0 67 12 585
2024 Lesbian 18 11 51 19 0 0 0 30 19 15
2024 Gay 36 50 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2024 Bisexual 19 37 28 8 0 8 0 60 9 45
2024 Asexual 25 50 0 13 12 0 0 75 25 15
2024 Pansexual 47 20 7 16 10 0 0 67 26 10
2024 Heterosexual 20 43 20 8 4 6 0 67 12 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 10 25 17 27 0 12 9 44 34 10

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 4 15 40 25 16 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 9 26 40 19 5 585
2024 Lesbian 6 11 20 29 34 15
2024 Gay 0 19 68 0 13 15
2024 Bisexual 4 17 31 36 13 45
2024 Asexual 0 13 53 26 8 15
2024 Pansexual 0 29 39 22 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 9 26 40 19 5 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 10 18 29 17 27 10

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 52 29 7 5 3 4 2 85 8 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 26 11 4 1 4 1 83 5 585
2024 Lesbian 46 41 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 15
2024 Gay 51 36 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2024 Bisexual 52 29 8 4 0 7 0 88 4 45
2024 Asexual 54 14 12 8 0 6 6 77 9 15
2024 Pansexual 63 11 7 9 10 0 0 74 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 53 26 11 4 1 4 1 83 5 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 36 29 0 8 19 8 0 70 30 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 24 9 5 12 5 2 71 19 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 24 10 10 6 2 0 73 16 585
2024 Lesbian 36 39 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 15
2024 Gay 42 20 10 7 0 15 6 79 9 15
2024 Bisexual 41 25 12 4 13 4 0 70 18 45
2024 Asexual 42 18 12 6 8 13 0 70 16 15
2024 Pansexual 46 16 9 0 19 11 0 69 21 10
2024 Heterosexual 48 24 10 9 6 2 1 73 16 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 29 0 25 28 0 0 48 52 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 43 9 16 6 1 0 69 22 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 24 44 15 10 5 2 0 69 15 585
2024 Lesbian 44 31 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 15
2024 Gay 27 38 6 16 13 0 0 65 29 15
2024 Bisexual 22 44 10 18 7 0 0 65 24 45
2024 Asexual 24 32 6 27 6 6 0 59 35 15
2024 Pansexual 30 44 7 0 19 0 0 74 19 10
2024 Heterosexual 23 44 15 10 5 2 0 70 15 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 31 25 17 19 0 8 0 61 20 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 5 77 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 20
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 17 49 17 11 5 1 0 67 16 140
2024 Bisexual 10 79 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 17 50 17 11 5 1 0 67 16 140

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 31 11 5 8 0 2 43 57 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 51 25 12 4 5 0 3 52 48 580
2024 Lesbian 42 19 5 7 14 0 12 48 52 15
2024 Gay 57 31 6 0 6 0 0 57 43 15
2024 Bisexual 36 30 15 5 9 0 4 38 62 45
2024 Asexual 38 35 15 5 7 0 0 38 62 15
2024 Pansexual 30 45 0 8 10 0 7 33 67 10
2024 Heterosexual 50 25 12 4 5 0 3 52 48 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 65 16 8 10 0 0 0 65 35 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 28 25 22 11 13 0 2 29 71 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 24 29 24 12 11 0 0 24 76 580
2024 Lesbian 30 14 11 21 12 0 12 34 66 15
2024 Gay 23 41 29 7 0 0 0 23 77 15
2024 Bisexual 26 23 26 10 12 0 4 27 73 45
2024 Asexual 31 33 12 11 13 0 0 31 69 15
2024 Pansexual 31 15 18 8 29 0 0 31 69 10
2024 Heterosexual 24 29 24 12 11 0 0 24 76 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 36 18 20 0 27 0 0 36 64 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 40 30 19 4 5 0 3 41 59 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 35 30 20 7 6 0 1 35 65 580
2024 Lesbian 52 18 7 0 11 0 12 59 41 15
2024 Gay 36 44 14 0 0 0 6 38 62 15
2024 Bisexual 38 28 18 6 6 0 4 39 61 45
2024 Asexual 33 43 12 12 0 0 0 33 67 15
2024 Pansexual 49 24 17 0 10 0 0 49 51 10
2024 Heterosexual 34 30 21 7 6 0 1 35 65 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 44 17 31 8 0 0 0 44 56 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 24 19 22 17 16 0 2 25 75 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 23 20 14 15 1 2 26 74 580
2024 Lesbian 30 18 19 22 0 0 12 34 66 15
2024 Gay 31 28 29 13 0 0 0 31 69 15
2024 Bisexual 19 10 28 16 23 0 4 20 80 45
2024 Asexual 13 24 18 33 12 0 0 13 87 15
2024 Pansexual 9 25 20 10 36 0 0 9 91 10
2024 Heterosexual 25 23 20 14 16 1 2 26 74 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 44 21 8 10 17 0 0 44 56 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 64 12 7 3 2 1 11 72 28 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 59 15 6 3 3 0 13 68 32 585
2024 Lesbian 76 0 6 0 0 0 18 93 7 15
2024 Gay 65 15 7 6 0 0 7 70 30 15
2024 Bisexual 67 9 6 6 0 2 10 76 24 45
2024 Asexual 76 6 12 0 0 0 6 81 19 15
2024 Pansexual 55 8 0 0 10 0 27 76 24 10
2024 Heterosexual 59 15 6 4 3 0 13 67 33 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 58 34 0 0 0 0 8 63 37 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 33 26 21 8 10 0 3 34 66 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 37 23 19 9 11 0 1 37 63 580
2024 Lesbian 20 25 24 0 19 0 12 23 77 15
2024 Gay 43 31 13 7 6 0 0 43 57 15
2024 Bisexual 28 25 23 9 8 0 6 30 70 45
2024 Asexual 53 18 25 5 0 0 0 53 47 15
2024 Pansexual 47 27 0 9 17 0 0 47 53 10
2024 Heterosexual 37 23 19 9 11 0 1 37 63 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 31 34 8 17 10 0 0 31 69 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 38 36 10 8 6 2 0 38 62 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 33 30 20 7 6 1 2 34 66 585
2024 Lesbian 41 29 16 14 0 0 0 41 59 10
2024 Gay 52 35 6 7 0 0 0 52 48 15
2024 Bisexual 29 38 13 10 8 2 0 30 70 45
2024 Asexual 31 43 12 8 6 0 0 31 69 15
2024 Pansexual 41 23 9 0 17 10 0 46 54 10
2024 Heterosexual 33 31 20 7 6 1 2 34 66 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 48 0 33 10 0 0 9 52 48 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 27 31 20 11 8 0 3 28 72 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 30 31 19 9 8 1 1 31 69 585
2024 Lesbian 18 26 26 11 7 0 12 21 79 15
2024 Gay 27 44 22 7 0 0 0 27 73 15
2024 Bisexual 21 30 24 12 6 0 6 23 77 45
2024 Asexual 25 45 12 12 6 0 0 25 75 15
2024 Pansexual 41 15 8 7 29 0 0 41 59 10
2024 Heterosexual 30 31 19 9 9 1 1 31 69 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 39 18 9 25 10 0 0 39 61 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 29 34 17 8 9 0 3 30 70 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 34 35 18 7 5 1 1 34 66 585
2024 Lesbian 0 33 49 6 0 0 12 0 100 15
2024 Gay 34 53 6 7 0 0 0 34 66 15
2024 Bisexual 26 35 14 8 11 0 6 27 73 45
2024 Asexual 39 17 12 14 18 0 0 39 61 15
2024 Pansexual 41 25 24 0 10 0 0 41 59 10
2024 Heterosexual 33 35 17 7 6 1 1 34 66 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 48 9 10 25 8 0 0 48 52 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 25 10 8 5 0 4 50 50 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 46 28 13 5 5 0 2 47 53 585
2024 Lesbian 49 21 5 14 0 0 12 55 45 15
2024 Gay 35 36 16 14 0 0 0 35 65 15
2024 Bisexual 48 18 11 7 7 0 8 52 48 45
2024 Asexual 44 43 0 8 6 0 0 44 56 15
2024 Pansexual 59 15 16 0 10 0 0 59 41 10
2024 Heterosexual 46 28 13 6 5 0 2 46 54 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 48 33 0 19 0 0 0 48 52 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 31 14 4 2 0 2 48 52 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 26 11 5 4 1 1 54 46 585
2024 Lesbian 38 31 5 6 7 0 12 44 56 15
2024 Gay 49 35 9 0 7 0 0 49 51 15
2024 Bisexual 47 30 17 2 0 0 4 49 51 45
2024 Asexual 44 31 17 8 0 0 0 44 56 15
2024 Pansexual 63 10 18 9 0 0 0 63 37 10
2024 Heterosexual 53 26 11 5 4 1 1 54 46 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 40 17 25 8 10 0 0 40 60 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 39 32 17 6 5 0 2 39 61 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 41 31 16 5 6 1 1 42 58 585
2024 Lesbian 44 11 8 17 7 0 12 50 50 15
2024 Gay 36 34 23 0 7 0 0 36 64 15
2024 Bisexual 36 28 22 6 4 0 4 38 62 45
2024 Asexual 37 44 12 6 0 0 0 37 63 15
2024 Pansexual 40 32 18 0 10 0 0 40 60 10
2024 Heterosexual 41 31 16 5 6 1 1 42 58 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 47 25 9 8 10 0 0 47 53 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 39 20 18 14 7 0 2 40 60 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 43 20 15 7 11 0 3 45 55 585
2024 Lesbian 36 0 12 40 0 0 12 41 59 15
2024 Gay 40 9 30 15 6 0 0 40 60 15
2024 Bisexual 39 21 19 11 7 0 4 41 59 45
2024 Asexual 52 37 6 0 5 0 0 52 48 15
2024 Pansexual 39 10 19 0 32 0 0 39 61 10
2024 Heterosexual 43 21 15 7 11 0 3 44 56 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 39 8 33 19 0 0 0 39 61 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 42 36 15 6 1 0 0 42 58 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 30 12 6 3 1 1 49 51 585
2024 Lesbian 49 23 28 0 0 0 0 49 51 10
2024 Gay 56 21 23 0 0 0 0 56 44 15
2024 Bisexual 37 44 13 6 0 0 0 37 63 45
2024 Asexual 34 42 18 6 0 0 0 34 66 15
2024 Pansexual 51 24 0 15 10 0 0 51 49 10
2024 Heterosexual 48 30 12 6 3 1 1 49 51 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 45 17 22 17 0 0 0 45 55 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 19 10 1 3 0 14 62 38 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 73 10 4 1 1 1 11 82 18 580
2024 Lesbian 54 15 6 0 7 0 18 65 35 15
2024 Gay 43 29 15 0 6 0 6 46 54 15
2024 Bisexual 60 19 8 3 0 0 11 67 33 45
2024 Asexual 41 6 11 0 0 0 42 71 29 15
2024 Pansexual 59 8 10 0 15 0 9 65 35 10
2024 Heterosexual 72 11 4 1 1 1 11 82 18 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 47 0 34 0 10 0 8 52 48 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 19 10 2 6 0 14 57 43 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 67 10 6 3 4 1 9 75 25 585
2024 Lesbian 48 14 13 0 7 0 18 58 42 15
2024 Gay 50 23 8 6 6 0 6 54 46 15
2024 Bisexual 55 18 6 4 3 0 15 64 36 45
2024 Asexual 41 6 5 0 0 0 48 79 21 15
2024 Pansexual 49 10 0 0 32 0 9 54 46 10
2024 Heterosexual 67 11 6 3 4 1 9 74 26 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 47 0 34 0 10 0 8 52 48 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 71 14 5 1 4 0 6 75 25 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 79 9 4 1 1 1 6 84 16 580
2024 Lesbian 63 17 0 0 7 0 12 72 28 15
2024 Gay 69 0 9 10 6 0 6 74 26 15
2024 Bisexual 88 6 2 0 0 0 4 91 9 45
2024 Asexual 63 7 6 0 0 0 24 84 16 15
2024 Pansexual 67 0 16 0 17 0 0 67 33 10
2024 Heterosexual 78 10 4 1 1 1 6 84 16 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 47 34 8 0 10 0 0 47 53 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 60 26 8 2 1 0 4 62 38 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 67 19 7 3 1 1 2 68 32 580
2024 Lesbian 63 15 11 0 0 0 12 71 29 15
2024 Gay 75 16 9 0 0 0 0 75 25 15
2024 Bisexual 61 27 6 2 0 0 4 63 37 45
2024 Asexual 43 31 14 0 0 0 12 49 51 15
2024 Pansexual 66 16 0 9 10 0 0 66 34 10
2024 Heterosexual 66 20 7 3 1 1 2 68 32 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 67 33 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 63 20 3 3 6 0 4 66 34 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 69 16 8 2 3 1 2 71 29 580
2024 Lesbian 55 19 6 0 7 0 12 63 37 15
2024 Gay 72 15 0 13 0 0 0 72 28 15
2024 Bisexual 68 15 4 4 5 0 4 71 29 45
2024 Asexual 49 25 0 0 8 0 19 60 40 15
2024 Pansexual 57 33 0 0 10 0 0 57 43 10
2024 Heterosexual 68 16 7 2 3 1 2 70 30 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 52 20 9 0 19 0 0 52 48 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 14 5 2 1 0 24 70 30 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 62 9 3 2 1 0 23 80 20 580
2024 Lesbian 58 5 17 0 0 0 20 72 28 15
2024 Gay 49 22 0 6 0 0 23 64 36 15
2024 Bisexual 57 8 2 4 2 0 27 78 22 45
2024 Asexual 29 17 12 0 0 0 41 50 50 15
2024 Pansexual 68 7 0 0 0 0 25 90 10 10
2024 Heterosexual 61 10 3 2 1 0 23 80 20 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 59 8 0 0 0 0 33 88 12 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 56 28 4 3 2 0 7 61 39 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 73 14 5 1 1 1 6 78 22 580
2024 Lesbian 68 5 15 0 0 0 12 78 22 15
2024 Gay 62 21 0 0 0 0 17 74 26 15
2024 Bisexual 55 27 4 4 0 0 11 61 39 45
2024 Asexual 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 50 50 15
2024 Pansexual 75 15 0 0 10 0 0 75 25 10
2024 Heterosexual 72 15 5 1 1 1 6 77 23 585

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 48 17 7 5 20 0 4 49 51 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 53 19 9 6 9 1 3 55 45 580
2024 Lesbian 35 6 0 0 41 0 18 42 58 15
2024 Gay 51 28 8 6 7 0 0 51 49 15
2024 Bisexual 58 10 2 7 20 0 4 60 40 45
2024 Asexual 39 17 6 12 19 0 7 42 58 15
2024 Pansexual 52 18 30 0 0 0 0 52 48 10
2024 Heterosexual 52 20 9 6 9 1 3 55 45 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 52 9 8 0 31 0 0 52 48 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 45 28 14 5 6 0 3 46 54 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 51 26 12 5 3 0 2 53 47 585
2024 Lesbian 36 8 32 0 12 0 12 41 59 15
2024 Gay 59 19 0 16 6 0 0 59 41 15
2024 Bisexual 47 36 2 4 5 0 6 50 50 45
2024 Asexual 42 30 21 7 0 0 0 42 58 15
2024 Pansexual 36 28 27 0 10 0 0 36 64 10
2024 Heterosexual 51 27 12 5 3 0 2 52 48 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 48 17 35 0 0 0 0 48 52 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 12 28 44 9 7 0 0 40 16 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 12 35 35 12 5 0 0 47 17 585
2024 Lesbian 6 29 53 5 7 0 0 35 12 15
2024 Gay 7 25 48 7 13 0 0 32 20 15
2024 Bisexual 16 32 38 8 6 0 0 48 14 45
2024 Asexual 7 31 56 6 0 0 0 39 6 15
2024 Pansexual 31 18 23 19 10 0 0 49 29 10
2024 Heterosexual 12 34 36 12 5 0 0 47 18 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 0 27 54 0 19 0 0 27 19 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 15 19 36 24 6 0 0 30 34 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 10 16 38 22 13 0 0 35 27 585
2024 Lesbian 22 11 24 30 12 0 0 42 33 15
2024 Gay 6 7 62 26 0 0 0 26 13 15
2024 Bisexual 13 19 36 24 8 0 0 32 32 45
2024 Asexual 13 37 38 12 0 0 0 12 50 15
2024 Pansexual 19 17 18 35 12 0 0 46 36 10
2024 Heterosexual 10 17 38 22 13 0 0 35 27 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 35 17 9 29 10 0 0 39 53 10
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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 2SLGBTQIA+ 15 66 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 11 75 585
2024 Lesbian 44 43 15
2024 Gay 7 72 15
2024 Bisexual 19 70 45
2024 Asexual 12 69 15
2024 Pansexual 0 68 10
2024 Heterosexual 10 75 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 19 47 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 2SLGBTQIA+ 74 26 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 70 30 60
2024 Heterosexual 70 30 60

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 49 18 6 2 4 2 19 62 38 100
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 47 11 6 5 4 2 25 64 36 585
2024 Lesbian 47 29 6 0 0 0 18 57 43 15
2024 Gay 67 13 7 0 0 0 13 77 23 15
2024 Bisexual 42 17 9 4 7 3 19 53 47 45
2024 Asexual 39 26 5 0 0 0 29 56 44 15
2024 Pansexual 41 24 0 0 10 7 17 55 45 10
2024 Heterosexual 47 11 6 5 4 2 26 65 35 590
2024 Another sexual orientation 75 8 0 0 0 0 17 90 10 10

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 23 22 6 7 23 0 19 56 37 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 12 37 18 14 17 0 1 50 31 60
2024 Heterosexual 12 37 18 14 17 0 1 50 31 60

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 2SLGBTQIA+ 25 6 12 17 17 0 24 40 44 15
2024 Not 2SLGBTQIA+ 7 19 17 10 21 1 26 35 42 60
2024 Heterosexual 7 19 17 10 21 1 26 35 42 60
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