2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - DM

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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 "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 63 35 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 35
2022 DM-01 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 DM-02 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 78 19 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 DM-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

Question 3. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2022 DM-01 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 DM 66 25 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 21

Question 4. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 47 39 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2022 DM-01 63 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 DM 59 29 0 6 0 0 7 94 6 17
2019 DM 57 29 0 5 5 0 4 90 10 21
2018 DM 48 48 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 5. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2022 DM-01 77 16 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 77 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2019 DM 77 18 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

Question 6. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 47 24 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 35
2022 DM-01 37 26 10 20 7 0 0 63 27 15
2022 DM-02 50 17 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 10
2020 DM 36 23 12 23 0 0 6 63 25 17
2019 DM 67 18 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2018 DM 34 37 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 19

Question 7. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 68 16 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 35
2022 DM-01 75 12 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2022 DM-02 75 16 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 DM 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 85 11 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2018 DM 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

Question 8. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 53 29 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 35
2022 DM-01 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 50 25 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 10
2020 DM 41 48 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2019 DM 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 DM 55 34 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 19

Question 9. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 52 34 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 35
2022 DM-01 63 30 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 60 24 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 10
2020 DM 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 66 29 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2018 DM 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 10. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2022 DM-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 DM 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 11. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 70 19 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2022 DM-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 DM 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2018 DM 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 12. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 81 9 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2022 DM-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 82 0 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 DM 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 DM 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2018 DM 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 13. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 62 25 7 0 5 0 0 87 5 35
2022 DM-01 74 14 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 15
2022 DM-02 75 16 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 DM 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2019 DM 85 6 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 DM 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 14. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 67 15 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 35
2022 DM-01 74 14 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 15
2022 DM-02 65 18 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 DM 77 17 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2019 DM 81 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 DM 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 15. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 71 24 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2022 DM-01 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 81 10 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 21
2018 DM 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 16. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 65 22 11 0 3 0 0 87 3 35
2022 DM-01 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 65 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 DM 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 85 10 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2018 DM 86 9 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 17. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 29 17 13 21 17 0 3 48 39 35
2022 DM-01 21 21 13 17 28 0 0 42 45 15
2022 DM-02 24 9 16 33 7 0 10 37 45 10
2020 DM 13 25 6 13 43 0 0 38 56 16
2019 DM 16 18 41 20 0 0 4 36 21 21
2018 DM 6 22 14 34 24 0 0 28 58 19

Question 18a. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 6 23 36 20 7 0 8 30 31 35
2022 DM-01 8 31 33 15 7 0 6 24 41 15
2022 DM-02 8 7 45 23 0 0 17 28 18 10
2020 DM 6 17 47 23 6 0 0 29 23 17
2019 DM 6 4 44 26 14 0 6 43 10 21
2018 DM 4 20 50 25 0 0 0 25 25 19

Question 18b. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 3 18 31 14 9 3 22 31 28 35
2022 DM-01 7 23 18 8 17 0 28 34 42 15
2022 DM-02 0 10 41 24 0 8 17 32 13 10
2020 DM 0 12 23 31 35 0 0 65 12 17
2019 DM 0 6 28 41 20 0 6 64 6 21
2018 DM 5 5 31 38 17 0 5 58 10 19

Question 18c. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 7 14 49 11 10 3 5 23 23 35
2022 DM-01 5 8 74 0 7 0 6 7 13 15
2022 DM-02 7 18 34 25 9 8 0 36 28 10
2020 DM 0 35 36 17 11 0 0 29 35 17
2019 DM 5 0 44 26 19 0 6 48 5 21
2018 DM 5 10 59 20 6 0 0 26 15 19

Question 18d. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 0 18 34 21 10 3 13 37 22 35
2022 DM-01 0 20 54 13 0 0 13 15 23 15
2022 DM-02 0 15 37 24 17 0 8 44 16 10
2020 DM 0 6 35 36 23 0 0 59 6 17
2019 DM 0 13 24 31 26 0 6 60 14 20
2018 DM 10 26 30 23 11 0 0 34 36 19

Question 18e. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 6 9 49 17 14 0 5 32 16 35
2022 DM-01 7 10 58 12 8 0 6 21 17 15
2022 DM-02 10 7 58 16 9 0 0 25 17 10
2020 DM 0 0 26 49 25 0 0 74 0 16
2019 DM 0 13 9 33 39 0 6 76 14 21
2018 DM 0 11 21 49 19 0 0 68 11 18

Question 18f. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 6 22 44 15 5 0 8 22 30 35
2022 DM-01 7 28 33 17 8 0 7 27 38 15
2022 DM-02 0 18 59 15 0 0 8 17 19 10
2020 DM 0 12 42 41 6 0 0 46 12 17
2019 DM 0 25 21 28 14 6 6 48 28 21
2018 DM 5 21 46 22 6 0 0 28 26 19

Question 18g. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 3 14 24 40 15 0 5 58 17 35
2022 DM-01 7 20 18 35 14 0 6 52 29 15
2022 DM-02 0 8 43 42 8 0 0 50 8 10
2020 DM 6 6 42 23 23 0 0 47 12 17
2019 DM 5 23 28 24 15 0 6 41 29 21
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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 60 16 12 3 0 3 5 84 3 35
2022 DM-01 63 5 12 7 0 8 6 78 8 15
2022 DM-02 75 17 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 DM 70 19 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2019 DM 64 15 0 6 11 0 5 83 17 21
2018 DM 65 30 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 19

Question 20. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 71 13 4 9 0 0 3 87 9 35
2022 DM-01 76 12 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 15
2022 DM-02 85 7 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 DM 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 74 5 6 5 6 0 5 83 11 21
2018 DM 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 21. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 84 8 2 3 0 0 3 95 3 35
2022 DM-01 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 DM 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 89 0 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 20
2018 DM 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

Question 22. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 75 14 0 5 0 3 3 94 6 35
2022 DM-01 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 83 9 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 84 6 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 21
2018 DM 95 0 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

Question 23. 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.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
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.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 70 9 10 3 0 3 5 86 3 35
2022 DM-01 82 7 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 15
2022 DM-02 67 10 0 0 0 8 16 100 0 10

Question 24. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 70 14 5 3 0 3 5 91 3 35
2022 DM-01 82 12 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 67 10 0 0 0 8 16 100 0 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 68 11 5 0 0 0 17 94 0 35
2022 DM-01 82 7 5 0 0 0 7 95 0 15
2022 DM-02 65 8 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 10
2020 DM 58 6 6 0 0 0 30 92 0 17
2019 DM 71 11 5 0 6 0 8 89 6 21

Question 26. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 60 27 6 8 0 0 0 87 8 35
2022 DM-01 63 31 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 58 18 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 10
2020 DM 23 23 12 12 0 0 30 66 17 17
2019 DM 44 33 9 0 6 0 8 83 6 21
2018 DM 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 27. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 57 22 8 8 0 0 5 83 8 35
2022 DM-01 74 5 7 7 0 0 7 85 7 15
2022 DM-02 42 26 17 7 0 0 8 74 8 10
2020 DM 40 12 6 12 0 0 30 75 17 17

Question 28. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 70 11 8 5 2 0 3 84 8 35
2022 DM-01 79 7 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2022 DM-02 68 8 8 0 7 0 9 83 8 10
2020 DM 40 18 12 0 0 0 30 83 0 17
2019 DM 59 6 10 6 6 0 13 74 14 20
2018 DM 75 14 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 59 8 11 3 2 0 17 80 6 35
2022 DM-01 82 5 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 40 0 18 0 7 0 35 61 11 10

Question 30. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 67 11 10 0 2 0 9 86 3 35
2022 DM-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 50 8 8 0 7 0 27 79 10 10
2020 DM 58 17 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 17
2019 DM 68 12 5 0 6 0 9 88 6 21
2018 DM 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 31. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 82 13 2 0 0 0 3 98 0 35
2022 DM-01 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 DM 76 0 5 0 12 0 8 82 13 21
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Senior Management

Question 32. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 71 19 5 2 0 3 0 93 2 35
2022 DM-01 82 7 5 0 0 7 0 95 0 15
2022 DM-02 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 68 21 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2018 DM 80 10 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 19

Question 33. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 79 6 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 35
2022 DM-01 82 0 5 7 7 0 0 82 14 15
2022 DM-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 67 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2018 DM 78 11 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 18

Question 34. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 53 32 2 5 8 0 0 84 13 35
2022 DM-01 53 33 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 15
2022 DM-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 53 26 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 20
2018 DM 53 42 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 19

Question 35. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 47 37 2 6 8 0 0 84 14 35
2022 DM-01 52 28 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 15
2022 DM-02 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 58 35 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 17
2019 DM 52 27 16 0 0 6 0 83 0 19
2018 DM 43 47 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 19

Question 36. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 49 31 6 2 0 3 9 91 3 35
2022 DM-01 60 27 6 0 0 7 0 94 0 15
2022 DM-02 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 47 30 12 0 6 0 6 82 6 17
2019 DM 38 33 9 6 5 10 0 79 11 21
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 50 37 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 35
2022 DM-01 57 22 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 15
2022 DM-02 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 DM 59 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 38. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 31 46 9 11 3 0 0 78 14 35
2022 DM-01 34 36 10 14 7 0 0 70 21 15
2022 DM-02 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 52 42 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2019 DM 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 21

Question 39. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 78 17 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2022 DM-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 71 14 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 21
2018 DM 74 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

Question 40. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 66 23 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2022 DM-01 63 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 DM-02 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 78 11 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2018 DM 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 41. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 50 11 11 8 0 3 17 76 10 35
2022 DM-01 41 14 12 7 0 0 27 75 9 15
2022 DM-02 71 0 20 0 0 0 9 78 0 10
2020 DM 64 18 6 0 0 0 13 93 0 17
2019 DM 58 20 5 0 6 0 12 88 6 21
2018 DM 55 22 0 5 0 0 19 94 6 19

Question 42. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 44 46 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 35
2022 DM-01 36 57 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 61 24 9 0 0 6 0 90 0 21
2018 DM 45 43 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

Question 43a. 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
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 58 19 12 6 0 0 5 81 7 35
2022 DM-01 69 12 5 9 0 0 6 85 9 15
2022 DM-02 65 26 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 65 6 17 6 0 0 6 76 6 17
2019 DM 59 22 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21

Question 43b. 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 learning opportunities
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 69 20 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 35
2022 DM-01 75 19 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 64 27 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 89 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2019 DM 80 5 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 21

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 84 9 0 0 0 2 5 100 0 35
2022 DM-01 75 14 0 0 0 5 6 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 83 0 0 0 0 6 12 100 0 17
2019 DM 81 9 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 21

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 81 8 3 3 0 0 5 94 3 35
2022 DM-01 75 12 0 7 0 0 6 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 17
2019 DM 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

Question 44. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 46 18 6 3 3 0 24 85 7 35
2022 DM-01 64 12 7 7 0 0 11 85 8 15
2022 DM-02 32 8 0 0 0 0 60 100 0 10
2020 DM 46 6 0 6 0 0 42 90 10 17
2019 DM 57 11 9 0 0 0 23 89 0 21
2018 DM 35 25 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 19

Question 45. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 57 25 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 35
2022 DM-01 68 14 7 0 7 5 0 86 7 15
2022 DM-02 77 8 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 DM 76 17 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 17
2019 DM 80 11 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2018 DM 59 26 6 0 0 0 9 94 0 19

Question 46. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 62 22 8 3 3 2 0 86 6 35
2022 DM-01 74 7 7 0 7 5 0 86 7 15
2022 DM-02 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2018 DM 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 70 14 10 0 0 6 0 89 0 35
2022 DM-01 76 5 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2022 DM-02 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2018 DM 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 57 33 8 0 0 3 0 92 0 35
2022 DM-01 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

Question 49. 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).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
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.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 74 16 5 3 0 0 3 92 3 35
2022 DM-01 76 11 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2022 DM-02 84 9 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 DM 79 13 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15

Question 50. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 5 0 13 11 41 6 23 74 7 35
2022 DM-01 0 0 18 12 56 0 14 79 0 15
2022 DM-02 8 0 17 10 24 9 32 57 13 10

Question 51. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 39 23 10 0 0 28 0 86 0 35
2022 DM-01 48 20 19 0 0 14 0 78 0 15
2022 DM-02 45 28 0 0 0 27 0 100 0 10

Question 52. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 79 16 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2022 DM-01 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 87 6 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 16
2019 DM 80 10 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 21
2018 DM 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 53. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 79 9 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 35
2022 DM-01 82 7 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 15
2022 DM-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 DM 84 11 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2018 DM 79 16 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 19

Question 54. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 76 16 2 3 3 0 0 92 5 35
2022 DM-01 74 19 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 79 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 DM 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

Question 55. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 46 36 4 8 3 0 3 84 11 35
2022 DM-01 46 40 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2022 DM-02 57 34 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 68 6 12 6 0 0 7 80 7 16
2019 DM 64 21 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 20
2018 DM 64 5 4 5 0 6 16 88 7 19
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 25 38 37 35
2022 DM-01 20 42 37 15
2022 DM-02 17 55 28 10
2020 DM 17 29 54 17
2019 DM 26 46 29 21
2018 DM 36 37 26 19
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, 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).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM-02 0 100 10
2020 DM 0 100 17
2018 DM 0 100 19

Question 62. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 52 20 10 8 0 10 0 80 9 35
2022 DM-01 49 20 13 6 0 12 0 79 7 15
2022 DM-02 74 18 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 74 19 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 68 14 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 21
2018 DM 54 41 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 19

Question 63. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 62 27 3 5 0 3 0 92 6 35
2022 DM-01 48 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 76 10 5 6 4 0 0 86 9 21
2018 DM 63 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
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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.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 0 100 35
2022 DM-01 0 100 15
2022 DM-02 0 100 10
2020 DM 0 100 17
2018 DM 0 100 19

Question 69. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 52 17 10 8 0 14 0 80 9 35
2022 DM-01 42 20 18 6 0 15 0 72 7 15
2022 DM-02 84 8 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 68 26 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 DM 59 36 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 19

Question 70. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 59 27 8 3 0 3 0 89 3 35
2022 DM-01 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 DM-02 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2019 DM 79 10 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 21
2018 DM 68 27 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 19
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 46 24 12 5 8 0 5 73 14 35
2022 DM-01 53 18 9 7 13 0 0 72 20 15
2022 DM-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 DM 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2019 DM 49 22 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 21
2018 DM 19 37 21 5 18 0 0 56 24 18

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 14 16 28 14 24 0 5 32 39 35
2022 DM-01 15 19 25 14 27 0 0 34 41 15
2022 DM-02 8 16 46 8 23 0 0 23 31 10
2020 DM 11 25 12 41 12 0 0 36 52 17
2019 DM 21 36 33 10 0 0 0 57 10 21
2018 DM 12 12 55 16 5 0 0 24 22 18

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 17 31 20 14 13 0 5 51 28 35
2022 DM-01 22 30 7 14 27 0 0 53 41 15
2022 DM-02 8 50 34 7 0 0 0 58 7 10
2020 DM 17 25 41 17 0 0 0 42 17 17
2019 DM 43 23 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 21
2018 DM 23 29 33 16 0 0 0 51 16 18

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 30 10 35 11 12 0 2 41 23 35
2022 DM-01 29 11 38 0 22 0 0 40 22 15
2022 DM-02 32 10 34 24 0 0 0 42 24 10
2020 DM 23 30 29 12 6 0 0 53 18 17
2019 DM 52 27 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 21
2018 DM 23 34 11 21 11 0 0 57 32 18

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 29 11 33 2 20 0 5 42 23 35
2022 DM-01 29 13 17 5 36 0 0 42 41 15
2022 DM-02 24 8 53 0 15 0 0 32 15 10
2020 DM 30 12 17 35 6 0 0 42 41 17
2019 DM 34 33 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 21
2018 DM 13 24 37 27 0 0 0 36 27 18

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 34 23 18 10 13 0 2 58 23 35
2022 DM-01 21 33 11 17 19 0 0 53 36 15
2022 DM-02 40 18 27 0 15 0 0 58 15 10
2020 DM 11 24 29 29 6 0 0 36 35 17
2019 DM 33 38 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 21
2018 DM 13 6 59 22 0 0 0 19 22 18

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 42 30 19 5 3 0 2 73 8 35
2022 DM-01 54 26 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2022 DM-02 42 27 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2020 DM 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 77 10 9 0 0 0 4 90 0 21
2018 DM 39 50 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 28 39 16 3 12 0 2 69 15 35
2022 DM-01 29 38 12 0 22 0 0 66 22 15
2022 DM-02 31 37 24 0 8 0 0 68 8 10
2020 DM 29 30 29 12 0 0 0 59 12 17
2019 DM 58 27 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 21
2018 DM 39 37 19 5 0 0 0 75 5 19

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 44 37 5 6 3 0 5 85 9 35
2022 DM-01 44 35 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 15
2022 DM-02 58 33 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2019 DM 78 11 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2018 DM 48 36 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 19

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 68 13 8 3 0 0 8 88 3 35
2022 DM-01 75 11 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 DM-02 68 8 7 0 0 0 17 91 0 10
2020 DM 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2019 DM 73 14 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 21

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 51 19 11 6 8 0 5 74 14 35
2022 DM-01 52 20 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2022 DM-02 50 15 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 10
2020 DM 29 30 35 6 0 0 0 59 6 17

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 29 32 30 0 5 0 3 63 6 35
2022 DM-01 28 35 30 0 7 0 0 63 7 15
2022 DM-02 39 26 26 0 0 0 9 72 0 10
2020 DM 23 48 12 12 6 0 0 71 17 17
2019 DM 45 32 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 21
2018 DM 38 36 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 66 23 4 0 5 0 3 91 5 35
2022 DM-01 57 28 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 15
2022 DM-02 66 25 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 77 13 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2018 DM 80 15 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

Question 72n. 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)
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 55 28 6 2 3 0 5 88 5 35
2022 DM-01 42 36 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 15
2022 DM-02 59 24 8 0 0 0 9 91 0 10
2020 DM 53 24 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 17

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 73 14 6 0 3 0 5 91 3 35
2022 DM-01 73 13 8 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2022 DM-02 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2019 DM 86 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 DM 78 5 0 5 0 0 13 94 6 19

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 82 8 0 0 0 3 8 100 0 35
2022 DM-01 76 11 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 21
2018 DM 83 10 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 19

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 69 21 0 3 0 0 8 97 3 35
2022 DM-01 77 17 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 75 9 0 8 0 0 9 92 8 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 73 18 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 21
2018 DM 59 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 19

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 76 14 3 0 0 0 8 97 0 35
2022 DM-01 80 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 83 8 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 83 4 9 0 0 0 4 90 0 21
2018 DM 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 65 16 4 0 3 0 13 93 3 35
2022 DM-01 65 15 9 0 0 0 12 90 0 15
2022 DM-02 76 8 0 0 8 0 9 92 8 10
2020 DM 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 70 21 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21
2018 DM 48 47 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 58 23 8 3 0 0 8 88 3 35
2022 DM-01 57 29 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2022 DM-02 60 16 8 8 0 0 9 83 8 10
2020 DM 71 23 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2019 DM 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2018 DM 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 75 12 0 2 2 0 9 96 4 35
2022 DM-01 74 14 0 0 5 0 7 95 5 15
2022 DM-02 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 10
2020 DM 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 81 5 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 DM 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 73 12 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 35
2022 DM-01 66 22 6 0 0 0 7 94 0 15
2022 DM-02 83 0 8 0 0 0 9 92 0 10
2020 DM 71 23 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2019 DM 83 4 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 21
2018 DM 67 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 5 28 36 23 7 0 0 33 30 35
2022 DM-01 0 22 40 26 12 0 0 22 38 15
2022 DM-02 8 25 44 16 8 0 0 33 23 10
2020 DM 12 13 47 18 12 0 0 24 29 17
2019 DM 16 42 38 4 0 0 0 58 4 21
2018 DM 6 35 29 31 0 0 0 41 31 19

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 5 26 51 15 3 0 0 18 31 35
2022 DM-01 12 27 46 15 0 0 0 15 39 15
2022 DM-02 0 24 69 0 8 0 0 8 24 10
2020 DM 12 19 50 18 0 0 0 18 31 16
2019 DM 5 30 31 19 15 0 0 34 35 21
2018 DM 0 21 56 17 7 0 0 23 21 19

Question 75. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 44 44 4 8 0 0 0 87 8 35
2022 DM-01 36 40 11 14 0 0 0 76 14 15
2022 DM-02 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 DM 66 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2018 DM 59 36 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 19

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 13 43 27 16 0 35
2022 DM-01 13 45 29 13 0 15
2022 DM-02 15 42 27 16 0 10

Question 77. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 71 16 8 3 0 2 0 89 3 35
2022 DM-01 82 12 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 68 16 9 0 0 7 0 90 0 10
2020 DM 58 12 6 0 0 0 24 92 0 17

Question 78. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 60 24 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 35
2022 DM-01 77 16 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 48 36 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2020 DM 70 17 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 17

Question 79. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 74 18 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 35
2022 DM-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 DM-02 76 8 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2020 DM 76 17 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 17

Question 80. 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 acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 39 46 5 8 3 0 0 85 10 35
2022 DM-01 49 32 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2022 DM-02 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 DM 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2019 DM 49 36 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2018 DM 44 51 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

Question 82. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 43 50 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 20
2022 DM-01 32 54 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 10
2020 DM 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 DM 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
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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 work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 6 94 35
2022 DM-01 8 92 15
2022 DM-02 8 92 10
2020 DM 0 100 17
2019 DM 0 100 20

Question 87. 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 71 14 0 3 0 2 11 97 3 35
2022 DM-01 80 7 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2022 DM-02 77 8 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 10
2020 DM 82 6 0 0 0 6 7 100 0 17
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Compensation

Question 88. 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
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 22 60 18 0 35
2022 DM-01 34 54 12 0 15
2022 DM-02 7 75 18 0 10
2020 DM 0 77 23 0 17

Question 92. 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?
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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 63 6 3 3 3 8 14 89 7 35
2022 DM-01 73 0 7 0 0 13 7 91 0 15
2022 DM-02 56 8 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 10
2020 DM 81 0 6 0 0 6 7 93 0 16
2019 DM 67 0 11 0 0 5 17 86 0 21
2018 DM 75 6 5 0 0 0 14 94 0 19
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 16 9 16 45 15 15

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 72 28 25
2022 DM-01 76 24 10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 61 39 25
2022 DM-01 72 28 10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 76 24 25
2022 DM-01 83 17 10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 80 20 25
2022 DM-01 92 8 10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 75 25 25
2022 DM-01 81 19 10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 80 20 25
2022 DM-01 92 8 10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 62 38 25
2022 DM-01 73 27 10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 40 60 25
2022 DM-01 49 51 10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 37 63 25
2022 DM-01 54 46 10

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 75 25 25
2022 DM-01 89 11 10

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 64 36 25
2022 DM-01 68 32 10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 0 100 25
2022 DM-01 0 100 10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 7 93 25
2022 DM-01 0 100 10

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 39 40 9 0 4 0 9 86 5 25
2022 DM-01 25 56 0 0 9 0 10 90 10 10

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 19 26 22 14 4 0 16 21 53 25
2022 DM-01 17 31 25 11 0 0 16 13 57 10

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 DM 16 52 12 8 8 4 0 17 71 25
2022 DM-01 9 66 9 7 0 8 0 8 82 10
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