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 - IM

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.

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	44	42	2	12	0	85	12	45
2022	IM-00	46	43	0	11	0	89	11	45
2020	IM	36	53	2	4	6	89	9	53
2020	IM-00	36	53	2	4	6	89	9	53

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	79	19	0	0	2	100	0	45
2022	IM-00	78	20	0	0	2	100	0	45
2020	IM	89	6	2	2	2	96	2	53
2020	IM-00	89	6	2	2	2	96	2	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	49	39	4	2	6	88	9	45
2022	IM-00	49	39	4	2	7	87	9	45
2020	IM	48	40	4	8	0	88	8	52
2020	IM-00	48	40	4	8	0	88	8	52
2019	IM	61	32	2	5	2	92	6	66
2019	IM-00	60	32	2	5	2	92	6	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	11	53	11	16	9	64	25	45
2022	IM-00	12	55	12	15	7	67	21	45
2020	IM	19	51	13	13	4	70	17	53
2020	IM-00	19	51	13	13	4	70	17	53
2019	IM	26	48	12	9	5	74	14	66
2019	IM-00	27	48	13	8	5	75	13	63
2018	IM	17	59	7	14	3	76	17	59
2018	IM-00	15	65	5	15	0	80	15	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	57	35	4	2	2	91	4	45
2022	IM-00	57	34	5	2	2	91	4	45
2020	IM	68	19	9	2	2	87	4	53
2020	IM-00	68	19	9	2	2	87	4	53
2019	IM	67	30	2	0	2	97	2	66
2019	IM-00	67	30	2	0	2	97	2	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	39	36	12	10	2	76	12	45
2022	IM-00	39	36	13	10	2	75	13	45
2020	IM	40	32	15	8	6	72	13	53
2020	IM-00	40	32	15	8	6	72	13	53
2019	IM	42	34	8	11	6	75	17	65
2019	IM-00	39	35	8	11	6	74	18	62
2018	IM	32	39	14	10	5	71	15	59
2018	IM-00	40	35	15	5	5	75	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	57	33	2	6	2	90	8	45
2022	IM-00	59	32	2	4	2	91	6	45
2020	IM	49	36	8	4	4	85	8	53
2020	IM-00	49	36	8	4	4	85	8	53
2019	IM	61	29	5	3	3	89	6	66
2019	IM-00	60	29	5	3	3	89	6	63
2018	IM	53	36	3	5	3	88	8	59
2018	IM-00	45	40	10	0	5	85	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	41	37	14	6	2	78	8	45
2022	IM-00	40	37	15	6	2	77	8	45
2020	IM	28	49	6	9	8	77	17	53
2020	IM-00	28	49	6	9	8	77	17	53
2019	IM	38	39	12	6	5	77	11	66
2019	IM-00	40	37	13	6	5	76	11	63
2018	IM	32	46	12	5	5	78	10	59
2018	IM-00	25	60	10	0	5	85	5	20

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	27	59	10	2	2	86	4	45
2022	IM-00	28	59	8	2	2	87	5	45
2020	IM	28	51	11	4	6	79	9	53
2020	IM-00	28	51	11	4	6	79	9	53
2019	IM	32	53	3	11	2	85	12	66
2019	IM-00	33	52	2	11	2	86	13	63
2018	IM	27	47	12	8	5	75	14	59
2018	IM-00	15	65	5	10	5	80	15	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	54	44	2	0	0	98	0	45
2022	IM-00	54	43	2	0	0	98	0	45
2020	IM	49	45	2	2	2	94	4	53
2020	IM-00	49	45	2	2	2	94	4	53
2019	IM	64	30	2	5	0	94	5	66
2019	IM-00	65	29	2	5	0	94	5	63
2018	IM	59	27	8	2	3	86	5	59
2018	IM-00	55	25	10	5	5	80	10	20

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	43	44	6	2	4	87	6	45
2022	IM-00	43	44	7	2	4	87	7	45
2020	IM	35	40	10	6	10	75	15	52
2020	IM-00	35	40	10	6	10	75	15	52
2019	IM	49	31	9	6	5	80	11	65
2019	IM-00	50	29	10	6	5	79	11	62
2018	IM	42	39	8	2	8	81	10	59
2018	IM-00	40	40	10	0	10	80	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	67	25	4	2	2	92	4	45
2022	IM-00	68	23	4	2	2	91	4	45
2020	IM	53	42	0	4	2	94	6	53
2020	IM-00	53	42	0	4	2	94	6	53
2019	IM	74	20	5	2	0	94	2	66
2019	IM-00	75	19	5	2	0	94	2	63
2018	IM	73	20	3	2	2	93	3	59
2018	IM-00	75	15	5	5	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	42	48	4	6	0	90	6	45
2022	IM-00	41	50	4	4	0	91	4	45
2020	IM	42	47	4	0	8	89	8	53
2020	IM-00	42	47	4	0	8	89	8	53
2019	IM	56	35	5	3	2	91	5	66
2019	IM-00	56	35	5	3	2	90	5	63
2018	IM	36	52	5	3	3	88	7	58
2018	IM-00	25	65	5	0	5	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	50	41	4	2	2	92	4	45
2022	IM-00	50	43	4	0	2	94	2	45
2020	IM	45	40	8	6	2	85	8	53
2020	IM-00	45	40	8	6	2	85	8	53
2019	IM	55	33	8	3	2	88	5	66
2019	IM-00	54	33	8	3	2	87	5	63
2018	IM	46	41	7	5	2	86	7	59
2018	IM-00	35	55	0	5	5	90	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	44	40	8	4	4	83	8	45
2022	IM-00	45	39	6	5	4	85	9	45
2020	IM	40	40	8	6	8	79	13	53
2020	IM-00	40	40	8	6	8	79	13	53
2019	IM	48	42	3	3	3	90	6	62
2019	IM-00	49	41	3	3	3	90	7	59
2018	IM	37	42	12	7	2	80	8	59
2018	IM-00	25	60	5	5	5	85	10	20

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	56	34	2	4	4	90	8	45
2022	IM-00	59	31	2	4	4	89	9	45
2020	IM	45	36	4	8	8	81	15	53
2020	IM-00	45	36	4	8	8	81	15	53
2019	IM	65	29	0	5	2	94	6	66
2019	IM-00	65	29	0	5	2	94	6	63
2018	IM	47	41	3	5	3	88	8	59
2018	IM-00	40	50	0	10	0	90	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	11	18	25	31	15	28	47	45
2022	IM-00	7	18	26	33	16	25	49	45
2020	IM	10	15	35	25	15	25	40	52
2020	IM-00	10	15	35	25	15	25	40	52
2019	IM	5	30	32	14	20	35	33	66
2019	IM-00	5	30	30	14	21	35	35	63
2018	IM	7	27	36	12	19	34	31	59
2018	IM-00	5	25	40	10	20	30	30	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	12	36	37	11	4	14	48	45
2022	IM-00	13	35	37	11	4	15	48	45
2020	IM	8	36	45	11	0	11	43	53
2020	IM-00	8	36	45	11	0	11	43	53
2019	IM	5	42	39	6	8	14	47	66
2019	IM-00	5	43	38	6	8	14	48	63
2018	IM	11	37	33	18	2	19	47	57
2018	IM-00	16	37	21	26	0	26	53	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	11	41	36	13	0	0	13	51	45
2022	IM-00	11	38	37	14	0	0	14	49	45
2020	IM	17	40	30	11	2	0	13	57	53
2020	IM-00	17	40	30	11	2	0	13	57	53
2019	IM	17	28	40	11	5	0	15	45	65
2019	IM-00	16	26	42	11	5	0	16	42	62
2018	IM	17	33	31	17	0	2	18	51	58
2018	IM-00	16	37	32	16	0	0	16	53	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	IM	6	19	50	18	4	2	0	23	26	45
2022	IM-00	7	19	50	17	4	2	0	22	27	45
2020	IM	9	21	42	26	2	0	0	28	30	53
2020	IM-00	9	21	42	26	2	0	0	28	30	53
2019	IM	12	21	45	17	5	0	0	21	33	66
2019	IM-00	13	21	44	17	5	0	0	22	33	63
2018	IM	11	25	46	14	4	0	2	18	36	57
2018	IM-00	16	16	53	11	5	0	0	16	32	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	17	50	25	6	2	8	67	45
2022	IM-00	15	50	26	6	2	8	65	45
2020	IM	11	40	32	15	2	17	51	53
2020	IM-00	11	40	32	15	2	17	51	53
2019	IM	21	29	39	5	6	11	50	66
2019	IM-00	22	27	40	5	6	11	49	63
2018	IM	24	36	29	9	2	10	60	58
2018	IM-00	21	32	37	11	0	11	53	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	28	46	20	4	2	0	6	73	45
2022	IM-00	29	44	21	4	2	0	6	72	45
2020	IM	8	32	26	30	2	2	33	40	53
2020	IM-00	8	32	26	30	2	2	33	40	53
2019	IM	17	29	35	14	6	0	20	45	66
2019	IM-00	17	29	33	14	6	0	21	46	63
2018	IM	21	22	33	14	10	0	24	43	58
2018	IM-00	21	26	37	11	5	0	16	47	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	13	39	35	10	2	0	12	52	45
2022	IM-00	14	39	35	11	2	0	13	52	45
2020	IM	21	36	34	8	2	0	9	57	53
2020	IM-00	21	36	34	8	2	0	9	57	53
2019	IM	23	29	39	8	2	0	9	52	66
2019	IM-00	22	30	38	8	2	0	10	52	63
2018	IM	24	17	43	14	0	2	14	42	58
2018	IM-00	26	11	53	11	0	0	11	37	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	4	10	48	33	4	37	15	45
2022	IM-00	5	9	48	34	4	38	13	45
2020	IM	8	25	43	23	2	25	32	53
2020	IM-00	8	25	43	23	2	25	32	53
2019	IM	15	23	38	21	3	24	38	66
2019	IM-00	16	24	37	21	3	24	40	63

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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	IM	25	49	9	7	6	0	4	77	14	45
2022	IM-00	24	49	9	8	6	0	4	76	14	45
2020	IM	26	49	9	9	4	2	0	77	13	53
2020	IM-00	26	49	9	9	4	2	0	77	13	53
2019	IM	44	30	8	11	5	2	2	77	16	66
2019	IM-00	44	29	8	11	5	2	2	75	16	63
2018	IM	36	37	10	8	7	0	2	74	16	59
2018	IM-00	35	45	0	15	5	0	0	80	20	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	61	34	2	4	0	94	4	45
2022	IM-00	59	35	2	4	0	94	4	45
2020	IM	51	28	13	4	4	79	8	53
2020	IM-00	51	28	13	4	4	79	8	53
2019	IM	68	26	2	3	2	94	5	66
2019	IM-00	68	25	2	3	2	94	5	63
2018	IM	59	24	7	5	5	83	10	58
2018	IM-00	58	26	0	11	5	84	16	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	48	46	2	4	0	94	4	45
2022	IM-00	48	46	2	4	0	94	4	45
2020	IM	58	28	6	6	2	87	8	53
2020	IM-00	58	28	6	6	2	87	8	53
2019	IM	61	32	3	5	0	92	5	66
2019	IM-00	63	29	3	5	0	92	5	63
2018	IM	49	34	8	5	3	83	8	59
2018	IM-00	40	40	10	5	5	80	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	52	37	11	0	0	0	89	0	45
2022	IM-00	53	36	11	0	0	0	89	0	45
2020	IM	47	43	6	4	0	0	91	4	53
2020	IM-00	47	43	6	4	0	0	91	4	53
2019	IM	55	36	6	0	2	2	92	2	66
2019	IM-00	57	33	6	0	2	2	92	2	63
2018	IM	45	38	14	0	3	0	83	3	58
2018	IM-00	42	42	11	0	5	0	84	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	IM	50	41	3	2	0	4	0	95	2	45
2022	IM-00	50	41	3	2	0	4	0	95	2	45

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	IM	52	41	3	2	0	2	0	95	2	45
2022	IM-00	52	41	3	2	0	2	0	95	2	45

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	68	23	6	2	0	92	2	45
2022	IM-00	69	22	6	2	0	91	2	45
2020	IM	79	13	4	2	2	92	4	53
2020	IM-00	79	13	4	2	2	92	4	53
2019	IM	71	21	5	2	2	92	3	66
2019	IM-00	73	19	5	2	2	92	3	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	49	35	9	4	4	0	84	8	45
2022	IM-00	46	36	9	4	4	0	83	8	45
2020	IM	53	30	4	8	6	0	83	13	53
2020	IM-00	53	30	4	8	6	0	83	13	53
2019	IM	50	36	6	5	3	0	86	8	66
2019	IM-00	51	35	6	5	3	0	86	8	63
2018	IM	37	39	12	3	7	2	78	10	59
2018	IM-00	40	45	10	0	5	0	85	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	56	27	13	0	2	2	85	2	45
2022	IM-00	56	26	14	0	2	2	84	2	45
2020	IM	58	23	9	4	6	0	81	9	53
2020	IM-00	58	23	9	4	6	0	81	9	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	67	23	8	0	2	90	2	45
2022	IM-00	65	24	9	0	2	89	2	45
2020	IM	66	21	2	6	6	87	11	53
2020	IM-00	66	21	2	6	6	87	11	53
2019	IM	62	29	2	5	3	91	8	66
2019	IM-00	62	29	2	5	3	90	8	63
2018	IM	61	22	3	7	7	83	14	59
2018	IM-00	60	25	5	5	5	85	10	20

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	IM	76	18	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	45
2022	IM-00	79	15	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	45

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	71	25	2	0	2	96	2	45
2022	IM-00	70	26	2	0	2	96	2	45
2020	IM	66	21	4	4	6	87	9	53
2020	IM-00	66	21	4	4	6	87	9	53
2019	IM	68	24	3	2	3	92	5	66
2019	IM-00	70	22	3	2	3	92	5	63
2018	IM	56	29	3	5	7	85	12	59
2018	IM-00	60	25	10	0	5	85	5	20

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 (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	90	6	0	4	100	0	45
2022	IM-00	90	6	0	4	100	0	45
2019	IM	86	6	5	3	95	5	66
2019	IM-00	87	6	3	3	97	3	63

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	35	51	6	4	0	4	89	4	45
2022	IM-00	36	51	7	4	0	2	89	4	45
2020	IM	55	26	6	11	2	0	81	13	53
2020	IM-00	55	26	6	11	2	0	81	13	53
2019	IM	35	43	9	8	5	0	78	12	65
2019	IM-00	37	41	10	8	5	0	78	13	63
2018	IM	34	34	14	10	7	2	69	17	59
2018	IM-00	25	55	10	0	5	5	84	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	32	38	11	12	6	70	19	45
2022	IM-00	33	40	9	13	4	73	17	45
2020	IM	51	28	4	13	4	79	17	53
2020	IM-00	51	28	4	13	4	79	17	53
2019	IM	31	42	12	11	5	72	15	65
2019	IM-00	32	40	13	11	5	71	16	63
2018	IM	25	44	12	10	8	69	19	59
2018	IM-00	25	60	5	5	5	85	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	17	47	17	9	6	4	67	15	45
2022	IM-00	18	49	18	7	6	2	69	13	45
2020	IM	34	34	9	19	4	0	68	23	53
2020	IM-00	34	34	9	19	4	0	68	23	53
2019	IM	23	45	14	14	3	0	69	17	64
2019	IM-00	24	45	13	15	3	0	69	18	62
2018	IM	14	51	15	8	12	0	64	20	59
2018	IM-00	15	70	5	0	10	0	85	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	23	52	15	8	2	0	75	10	45
2022	IM-00	24	52	15	6	2	0	76	9	45
2020	IM	32	43	11	9	4	0	75	13	53
2020	IM-00	32	43	11	9	4	0	75	13	53
2019	IM	25	37	17	17	3	2	63	20	65
2019	IM-00	25	37	16	17	3	2	63	21	63
2018	IM	15	53	10	10	12	0	68	22	59
2018	IM-00	10	60	10	10	10	0	70	20	20

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	IM	34	34	23	0	2	2	4	73	2	45
2022	IM-00	34	35	24	0	2	0	5	72	2	45
2020	IM	40	30	13	4	0	8	6	80	4	53
2020	IM-00	40	30	13	4	0	8	6	80	4	53
2019	IM	38	24	18	6	2	5	8	71	9	66
2019	IM-00	40	22	17	6	2	5	8	71	9	63

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	17	50	21	2	8	2	68	10	45
2022	IM-00	18	52	20	2	9	0	70	11	45
2020	IM	30	47	11	11	0	0	77	11	53
2020	IM-00	30	47	11	11	0	0	77	11	53
2019	IM	30	52	8	9	2	0	82	11	66
2019	IM-00	32	49	8	10	2	0	81	11	63
2018	IM	42	34	12	3	8	0	76	12	59
2018	IM-00	60	15	5	10	10	0	75	20	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	11	34	20	23	10	2	46	34	45
2022	IM-00	11	35	21	22	11	0	47	32	45
2020	IM	11	51	19	15	4	0	62	19	53
2020	IM-00	11	51	19	15	4	0	62	19	53
2019	IM	8	41	18	26	8	0	48	33	66
2019	IM-00	8	38	19	27	8	0	46	35	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	52	29	12	4	0	2	83	5	45
2022	IM-00	52	31	13	5	0	0	82	5	45
2020	IM	62	27	8	2	2	0	88	4	52
2020	IM-00	62	27	8	2	2	0	88	4	52
2019	IM	68	22	5	5	2	0	89	6	65
2019	IM-00	69	19	5	5	2	0	89	6	62
2018	IM	64	24	5	5	2	0	88	7	58
2018	IM-00	58	32	0	11	0	0	89	11	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	46	31	14	4	2	2	80	6	45
2022	IM-00	46	33	15	4	2	0	79	6	45
2020	IM	52	35	6	6	2	0	87	8	52
2020	IM-00	52	35	6	6	2	0	87	8	52
2019	IM	62	26	6	5	2	0	88	6	66
2019	IM-00	63	24	6	5	2	0	87	6	63
2018	IM	56	31	7	2	5	0	86	7	59
2018	IM-00	65	25	0	5	5	0	90	10	20

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	IM	37	28	14	10	2	2	7	71	14	45
2022	IM-00	36	29	14	11	2	0	7	71	14	45
2020	IM	34	26	17	9	4	2	8	67	15	53
2020	IM-00	34	26	17	9	4	2	8	67	15	53
2019	IM	35	30	9	9	8	2	8	72	18	66
2019	IM-00	37	30	6	10	8	2	8	74	19	63
2018	IM	29	27	15	7	15	3	3	60	24	59
2018	IM-00	30	40	10	0	15	5	0	74	16	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	33	38	13	8	8	0	71	17	45
2022	IM-00	34	38	13	8	7	0	72	15	45
2020	IM	34	42	9	9	6	0	75	15	53
2020	IM-00	34	42	9	9	6	0	75	15	53
2019	IM	36	38	8	12	6	0	74	18	66
2019	IM-00	37	37	8	13	6	0	73	19	63
2018	IM	25	34	15	14	10	2	60	24	59
2018	IM-00	30	45	10	5	10	0	75	15	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	39	25	23	4	6	2	66	11	45
2022	IM-00	36	26	24	4	7	2	64	11	45
2020	IM	30	26	36	8	0	0	57	8	53
2020	IM-00	30	26	36	8	0	0	57	8	53
2019	IM	34	29	25	8	5	0	63	12	65
2019	IM-00	35	29	24	8	5	0	63	13	63

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	IM	53	26	8	4	4	2	2	83	9	45
2022	IM-00	53	27	8	5	2	2	2	84	7	45
2020	IM	45	38	9	6	2	0	0	83	8	53
2020	IM-00	45	38	9	6	2	0	0	83	8	53
2019	IM	49	35	12	2	2	0	0	85	3	65
2019	IM-00	52	35	10	2	2	0	0	87	3	62

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 very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	86	7	0	2	2	2	98	2	45
2022	IM-00	86	7	0	2	2	2	98	2	45
2020	IM	83	11	2	2	2	0	96	2	53
2020	IM-00	83	11	2	2	2	0	96	2	53
2019	IM	97	2	0	2	0	0	98	2	66
2019	IM-00	97	2	0	2	0	0	98	2	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	78	7	0	0	15	100	0	45
2022	IM-00	77	7	0	0	16	100	0	45
2020	IM	89	9	2	0	0	98	0	53
2020	IM-00	89	9	2	0	0	98	0	53
2019	IM	94	3	0	3	0	97	3	66
2019	IM-00	94	3	0	3	0	97	3	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	34	32	11	18	4	0	67	22	45
2022	IM-00	34	34	11	19	2	0	68	21	45
2020	IM	38	32	15	2	13	0	70	15	53
2020	IM-00	38	32	15	2	13	0	70	15	53
2019	IM	36	39	11	6	8	0	76	14	66
2019	IM-00	37	38	11	6	8	0	75	14	63
2018	IM	36	25	15	12	8	3	63	21	59
2018	IM-00	40	15	15	15	10	5	58	26	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	33	44	21	0	2	77	2	45
2022	IM-00	32	46	22	0	0	78	0	45
2020	IM	30	49	9	6	6	79	11	53
2020	IM-00	30	49	9	6	6	79	11	53
2019	IM	39	44	11	5	2	83	6	66
2019	IM-00	40	44	10	5	2	84	6	63
2018	IM	36	36	20	3	5	71	8	59
2018	IM-00	40	35	20	0	5	75	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	40	44	14	0	0	2	85	0	45
2022	IM-00	41	44	15	0	0	0	85	0	45
2020	IM	48	46	4	0	2	0	94	2	52
2020	IM-00	48	46	4	0	2	0	94	2	52
2019	IM	59	27	8	5	2	0	86	6	64
2019	IM-00	61	25	8	5	2	0	85	7	61
2018	IM	63	24	7	5	2	0	86	7	59
2018	IM-00	65	20	10	5	0	0	85	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	50	40	8	0	0	2	91	0	45
2022	IM-00	50	42	9	0	0	0	91	0	45
2020	IM	55	34	8	2	2	0	89	4	53
2020	IM-00	55	34	8	2	2	0	89	4	53
2019	IM	68	24	3	3	2	0	92	5	66
2019	IM-00	70	22	3	3	2	0	92	5	63
2018	IM	56	27	10	3	3	0	83	7	59
2018	IM-00	60	30	0	5	5	0	90	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	24	42	30	0	0	4	68	0	45
2022	IM-00	25	41	32	0	0	2	68	0	45
2020	IM	43	36	15	4	2	0	79	6	53
2020	IM-00	43	36	15	4	2	0	79	6	53

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	65	26	2	2	0	4	96	2	45
2022	IM-00	66	28	2	2	0	2	96	2	45
2020	IM	68	23	4	4	2	0	91	6	53
2020	IM-00	68	23	4	4	2	0	91	6	53

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	IM	0	2	4	9	59	0	26	91	3	45
2022	IM-00	0	2	4	9	59	0	25	91	3	45

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	IM	14	34	20	0	2	27	3	69	3	45
2022	IM-00	14	36	18	0	0	29	3	73	0	45

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	54	42	2	2	0	96	2	45
2022	IM-00	54	42	2	2	0	96	2	45
2020	IM	64	25	6	2	4	89	6	53
2020	IM-00	64	25	6	2	4	89	6	53
2019	IM	62	29	6	0	3	91	3	66
2019	IM-00	62	29	6	0	3	90	3	63
2018	IM	61	25	7	0	7	86	7	59
2018	IM-00	55	35	5	0	5	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	40	44	8	4	4	84	8	45
2022	IM-00	42	41	8	4	4	83	9	45
2020	IM	45	40	8	2	6	85	8	53
2020	IM-00	45	40	8	2	6	85	8	53
2019	IM	53	32	6	3	6	85	9	66
2019	IM-00	54	30	6	3	6	84	10	63
2018	IM	49	25	14	7	5	75	12	59
2018	IM-00	50	20	20	5	5	70	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	35	46	8	6	4	82	10	45
2022	IM-00	37	44	9	6	4	81	11	45
2020	IM	46	40	8	0	6	87	6	52
2020	IM-00	46	40	8	0	6	87	6	52
2019	IM	49	35	9	5	2	85	6	65
2019	IM-00	50	34	10	5	2	84	6	62
2018	IM	50	33	7	7	3	83	10	58
2018	IM-00	53	32	11	5	0	84	5	19

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	IM	30	48	10	6	4	2	0	79	11	45
2022	IM-00	31	47	9	7	4	2	0	80	11	45
2020	IM	43	28	13	6	8	2	0	73	13	53
2020	IM-00	43	28	13	6	8	2	0	73	13	53
2019	IM	48	23	18	5	6	0	0	71	11	66
2019	IM-00	49	21	19	5	6	0	0	70	11	63
2018	IM	44	24	17	7	7	0	2	69	14	59
2018	IM-00	45	20	15	10	10	0	0	65	20	20

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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	IM	37	34	29	45
2022	IM-00	35	35	30	45
2020	IM	23	47	30	53
2020	IM-00	23	47	30	53
2019	IM	15	56	29	66
2019	IM-00	16	54	30	63
2018	IM	22	46	32	59
2018	IM-00	15	45	40	20

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	40	23	28	0	9	15
2022	IM-00	38	20	32	0	10	15
2020	IM	50	33	0	17	0	12
2020	IM-00	50	33	0	17	0	12
2019	IM	40	60	0	0	0	10
2019	IM-00	40	60	0	0	0	10
2018	IM	38	31	31	0	0	13

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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
2019	IM	14	86	66
2019	IM-00	13	87	63
2018	IM	12	88	59

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	IM	20	50	14	4	0	6	4	79	5	45
2022	IM-00	21	51	15	2	0	7	4	81	2	45
2020	IM	30	42	4	9	6	4	6	79	17	53
2020	IM-00	30	42	4	9	6	4	6	79	17	53
2019	IM	32	39	5	11	5	5	5	78	17	66
2019	IM-00	33	38	5	11	5	3	5	78	17	63
2018	IM	36	31	14	5	7	5	2	72	13	58
2018	IM-00	30	40	15	0	5	10	0	78	6	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	41	46	10	2	0	0	88	2	45
2022	IM-00	41	46	11	2	0	0	87	2	45
2020	IM	60	26	4	8	2	0	87	9	53
2020	IM-00	60	26	4	8	2	0	87	9	53
2019	IM	55	32	8	3	3	0	86	6	66
2019	IM-00	57	29	8	3	3	0	86	6	63
2018	IM	53	29	5	2	9	2	84	11	58
2018	IM-00	55	30	10	0	5	0	85	5	20

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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 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	IM	29	42	15	2	2	8	2	79	4	45
2022	IM-00	26	44	16	2	2	9	2	78	4	45
2020	IM	40	32	11	2	2	6	8	83	4	53
2020	IM-00	40	32	11	2	2	6	8	83	4	53
2019	IM	53	20	6	6	2	8	6	84	9	66
2019	IM-00	56	19	6	6	2	6	5	84	9	63
2018	IM	47	25	12	0	2	12	2	84	2	59
2018	IM-00	40	35	10	0	5	10	0	83	6	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	45	38	11	4	2	2	84	5	45
2022	IM-00	42	39	11	4	2	2	83	6	45
2020	IM	60	27	12	0	2	0	87	2	52
2020	IM-00	60	27	12	0	2	0	87	2	52
2019	IM	70	20	5	5	2	0	89	6	66
2019	IM-00	71	17	5	5	2	0	89	6	63
2018	IM	58	27	10	0	2	3	88	2	59
2018	IM-00	55	35	5	0	5	0	90	5	20

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	17	34	25	12	12	50	24	45
2022	IM-00	15	35	26	12	11	50	23	45
2020	IM	23	28	30	15	4	51	19	53
2020	IM-00	23	28	30	15	4	51	19	53
2019	IM	17	14	29	23	18	30	41	66
2019	IM-00	17	14	29	21	19	32	40	63
2018	IM	8	24	27	20	20	32	41	59
2018	IM-00	0	20	35	35	10	20	45	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	4	24	40	21	10	28	31	45
2022	IM-00	4	23	40	22	11	27	33	45
2020	IM	2	13	28	34	23	15	57	53
2020	IM-00	2	13	28	34	23	15	57	53
2019	IM	5	20	35	23	18	24	41	66
2019	IM-00	5	21	33	22	19	25	41	63
2018	IM	5	15	34	22	24	20	46	59
2018	IM-00	5	0	35	40	20	5	60	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	6	58	22	6	8	64	14	45
2022	IM-00	4	58	22	6	9	63	15	45
2020	IM	9	32	36	13	9	42	23	53
2020	IM-00	9	32	36	13	9	42	23	53
2019	IM	12	42	20	12	14	54	26	65
2019	IM-00	13	42	18	13	15	55	27	62
2018	IM	9	19	43	19	10	28	29	58
2018	IM-00	10	20	40	10	20	30	30	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	2	21	28	31	18	23	49	45
2022	IM-00	2	20	29	32	17	22	49	45
2020	IM	4	28	43	11	13	32	25	53
2020	IM-00	4	28	43	11	13	32	25	53
2019	IM	8	34	17	25	16	42	41	64
2019	IM-00	8	34	18	24	16	42	40	62
2018	IM	5	19	36	24	16	24	40	58
2018	IM-00	5	20	40	20	15	25	35	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	14	37	27	15	6	0	52	21	45
2022	IM-00	11	39	28	15	7	0	50	22	45
2020	IM	13	17	25	25	15	4	32	42	52
2020	IM-00	13	17	25	25	15	4	32	42	52
2019	IM	14	35	29	12	11	0	48	23	66
2019	IM-00	14	35	27	13	11	0	49	24	63
2018	IM	17	28	28	21	7	0	45	28	58
2018	IM-00	5	26	32	21	16	0	32	37	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	17	38	28	9	8	55	17	45
2022	IM-00	15	38	30	9	9	53	18	45
2020	IM	13	15	29	29	13	29	42	52
2020	IM-00	13	15	29	29	13	29	42	52
2019	IM	12	35	24	14	15	47	29	66
2019	IM-00	13	35	22	14	16	48	30	63
2018	IM	12	32	20	24	12	44	36	59
2018	IM-00	5	30	20	30	15	35	45	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	25	60	12	0	2	86	2	45
2022	IM-00	27	59	12	0	2	85	2	45
2020	IM	37	45	14	2	2	82	4	51
2020	IM-00	37	45	14	2	2	82	4	51
2019	IM	23	45	22	6	3	69	9	64
2019	IM-00	23	48	20	7	3	70	10	61
2018	IM	22	40	24	7	7	62	14	58
2018	IM-00	25	40	15	10	10	65	20	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	8	32	36	11	13	40	24	45
2022	IM-00	8	33	35	12	11	42	23	45
2020	IM	15	37	31	15	2	52	17	52
2020	IM-00	15	37	31	15	2	52	17	52
2019	IM	12	45	18	17	8	57	25	65
2019	IM-00	13	45	18	16	8	58	24	62
2018	IM	12	34	29	19	5	47	24	58
2018	IM-00	15	40	15	25	5	55	30	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	21	44	24	2	7	2	66	9	45
2022	IM-00	22	44	25	2	5	2	67	7	45
2020	IM	33	37	25	6	0	0	69	6	52
2020	IM-00	33	37	25	6	0	0	69	6	52
2019	IM	25	48	15	8	5	0	72	12	65
2019	IM-00	26	48	13	8	5	0	74	13	62
2018	IM	21	40	18	18	4	0	61	21	57
2018	IM-00	25	45	10	10	10	0	70	20	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	49	32	12	0	4	2	83	5	45
2022	IM-00	47	33	13	0	5	2	82	5	45
2020	IM	44	40	6	6	4	0	85	10	52
2020	IM-00	44	40	6	6	4	0	85	10	52
2019	IM	52	31	11	2	5	0	83	6	64
2019	IM-00	54	31	8	2	5	0	85	7	61

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	44	26	20	6	4	70	10	45
2022	IM-00	44	27	21	6	2	71	8	45
2020	IM	27	31	21	10	12	58	21	52
2020	IM-00	27	31	21	10	12	58	21	52

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	14	26	25	24	11	40	35	45
2022	IM-00	15	27	24	23	11	42	34	45
2020	IM	8	21	25	31	15	29	46	52
2020	IM-00	8	21	25	31	15	29	46	52
2019	IM	13	31	17	22	17	44	39	64
2019	IM-00	13	33	16	20	18	46	38	61
2018	IM	12	21	28	21	19	33	40	58
2018	IM-00	10	20	25	20	25	30	45	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	58	34	6	2	0	92	2	45
2022	IM-00	56	36	7	2	0	91	2	45
2020	IM	68	23	8	2	0	91	2	53
2020	IM-00	68	23	8	2	0	91	2	53
2019	IM	64	25	8	2	2	90	2	64
2019	IM-00	66	25	7	2	2	92	2	61
2018	IM	83	12	3	2	0	95	2	58
2018	IM-00	80	10	5	5	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	40	47	11	0	2	87	2	45
2022	IM-00	40	47	11	0	2	86	2	45
2020	IM	28	43	23	6	0	72	6	53
2020	IM-00	28	43	23	6	0	72	6	53

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	85	9	4	0	0	2	95	0	45
2022	IM-00	84	9	5	0	0	2	95	0	45
2020	IM	83	13	0	2	0	2	98	2	53
2020	IM-00	83	13	0	2	0	2	98	2	53
2019	IM	84	8	3	3	0	2	94	3	64
2019	IM-00	85	8	2	3	0	2	95	3	61
2018	IM	81	12	5	0	2	0	93	2	58
2018	IM-00	80	10	10	0	0	0	90	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	87	9	2	0	0	2	98	0	45
2022	IM-00	86	9	2	0	0	2	98	0	45
2020	IM	89	8	0	0	4	0	96	4	53
2020	IM-00	89	8	0	0	4	0	96	4	53
2019	IM	71	14	3	5	6	2	86	11	65
2019	IM-00	71	15	3	5	5	2	87	10	62
2018	IM	77	11	5	2	5	0	88	7	57
2018	IM-00	84	5	5	0	5	0	89	5	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	68	15	8	4	2	2	86	6	45
2022	IM-00	67	16	9	4	2	2	85	6	45
2020	IM	72	17	4	6	2	0	89	8	53
2020	IM-00	72	17	4	6	2	0	89	8	53
2019	IM	49	34	9	6	2	0	83	8	65
2019	IM-00	50	34	8	6	2	0	84	8	62
2018	IM	59	31	3	7	0	0	90	7	59
2018	IM-00	60	20	10	10	0	0	80	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	77	12	11	0	0	89	0	45
2022	IM-00	76	12	11	0	0	89	0	45
2020	IM	79	6	10	2	4	85	6	52
2020	IM-00	79	6	10	2	4	85	6	52
2019	IM	73	14	6	3	5	86	8	66
2019	IM-00	73	14	5	3	5	87	8	63
2018	IM	61	22	7	5	5	83	10	59
2018	IM-00	60	20	15	0	5	80	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	41	31	19	7	2	0	72	9	45
2022	IM-00	40	31	20	7	2	0	71	9	45
2020	IM	25	32	19	13	9	2	58	23	53
2020	IM-00	25	32	19	13	9	2	58	23	53
2019	IM	20	35	26	11	9	0	55	20	66
2019	IM-00	21	35	25	11	8	0	56	19	63
2018	IM	19	37	24	15	3	2	57	19	59
2018	IM-00	10	25	35	15	10	5	37	26	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	65	23	10	2	0	0	88	2	45
2022	IM-00	63	24	11	2	0	0	87	2	45
2020	IM	60	30	6	4	0	0	91	4	53
2020	IM-00	60	30	6	4	0	0	91	4	53
2019	IM	54	32	8	3	2	2	88	5	65
2019	IM-00	55	32	8	2	2	2	89	3	62
2018	IM	61	24	14	0	2	0	85	2	59
2018	IM-00	70	10	20	0	0	0	80	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	84	10	4	2	0	0	94	2	45
2022	IM-00	83	10	4	2	0	0	93	2	45
2020	IM	81	15	2	0	2	0	96	2	53
2020	IM-00	81	15	2	0	2	0	96	2	53
2019	IM	88	5	3	0	3	2	94	3	66
2019	IM-00	89	5	2	0	3	2	95	3	63
2018	IM	76	12	2	5	3	2	90	9	59
2018	IM-00	85	0	0	5	5	5	89	11	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	59	22	13	7	0	81	7	45
2022	IM-00	62	21	13	5	0	82	5	45
2020	IM	43	30	21	4	2	74	6	53
2020	IM-00	43	30	21	4	2	74	6	53
2019	IM	52	38	11	0	0	89	0	66
2019	IM-00	54	35	11	0	0	89	0	63
2018	IM	55	28	10	3	3	83	7	58
2018	IM-00	37	37	21	5	0	74	5	19

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	2	24	54	12	8	26	20	45
2022	IM-00	3	25	52	12	9	27	21	45
2020	IM	4	23	40	23	10	27	33	52
2020	IM-00	4	23	40	23	10	27	33	52
2019	IM	5	30	41	15	9	35	24	66
2019	IM-00	5	30	40	16	10	35	25	63
2018	IM	5	15	53	24	3	20	27	59
2018	IM-00	0	15	60	15	10	15	25	20

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	8	33	43	15	0	0	15	42	45
2022	IM-00	9	35	41	16	0	0	16	43	45
2020	IM	19	40	32	8	2	0	9	58	53
2020	IM-00	19	40	32	8	2	0	9	58	53
2019	IM	20	18	48	9	5	0	14	38	66
2019	IM-00	21	17	49	8	5	0	13	38	63
2018	IM	12	25	47	10	3	2	14	38	59
2018	IM-00	15	25	55	5	0	0	5	40	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	32	50	14	4	0	83	4	45
2022	IM-00	33	48	14	4	0	82	4	45
2020	IM	57	38	6	0	0	94	0	53
2020	IM-00	57	38	6	0	0	94	0	53
2019	IM	47	41	8	3	2	88	5	66
2019	IM-00	49	38	8	3	2	87	5	63
2018	IM	49	34	8	5	3	83	8	59
2018	IM-00	40	45	0	10	5	85	15	20

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	10	34	37	14	4	45
2022	IM-00	11	36	36	15	2	45

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	63	25	8	2	0	2	90	2	45
2022	IM-00	61	27	9	2	0	2	90	2	45
2020	IM	55	32	6	4	4	0	87	8	53
2020	IM-00	55	32	6	4	4	0	87	8	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	64	17	3	8	8	81	16	45
2022	IM-00	63	18	3	9	8	80	17	45
2020	IM	40	42	4	8	8	81	15	53
2020	IM-00	40	42	4	8	8	81	15	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	64	21	3	10	2	85	12	45
2022	IM-00	63	22	3	11	2	84	13	45
2020	IM	58	26	2	8	6	85	13	53
2020	IM-00	58	26	2	8	6	85	13	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	23	57	18	2	0	80	2	45
2022	IM-00	22	60	17	2	0	82	2	45
2020	IM	38	32	21	6	4	70	9	53
2020	IM-00	38	32	21	6	4	70	9	53
2019	IM	35	38	17	6	5	73	11	66
2019	IM-00	37	35	17	6	5	71	11	63
2018	IM	37	42	8	7	5	80	12	59
2018	IM-00	30	45	10	5	10	75	15	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	12	54	15	14	5	66	19	45
2022	IM-00	12	53	15	15	5	65	19	45
2020	IM	22	50	14	8	6	72	14	50
2020	IM-00	22	50	14	8	6	72	14	50
2019	IM	19	45	10	18	8	65	26	62
2019	IM-00	20	44	10	17	8	64	25	59

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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	IM	8	92	45
2022	IM-00	8	92	45
2020	IM	10	90	52
2020	IM-00	10	90	52
2019	IM	9	91	66
2019	IM-00	10	90	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	64	29	2	4	0	0	94	4	45
2022	IM-00	65	29	2	4	0	0	94	4	45
2020	IM	70	19	4	0	6	2	90	6	53
2020	IM-00	70	19	4	0	6	2	90	6	53

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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 (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	44	47	9	45
2022	IM-00	44	46	9	45
2020	IM	47	38	15	53
2020	IM-00	47	38	15	53

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	26	74	20
2022	IM-00	27	73	20
2020	IM	20	80	25
2020	IM-00	20	80	25

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	9	19	4	32	25	11	32	63	20
2022	IM-00	10	20	5	33	22	11	33	61	20
2020	IM	0	0	24	36	36	4	0	75	25
2020	IM-00	0	0	24	36	36	4	0	75	25

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	IM	4	23	19	17	32	5	29	52	20
2022	IM-00	5	24	20	18	29	5	30	49	20
2020	IM	0	0	20	32	44	4	0	79	25
2020	IM-00	0	0	20	32	44	4	0	79	25

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	IM	50	22	13	0	0	5	10	85	0	45
2022	IM-00	50	22	12	0	0	5	11	86	0	45
2020	IM	45	28	9	2	9	0	6	78	12	53
2020	IM-00	45	28	9	2	9	0	6	78	12	53
2019	IM	42	19	16	11	8	0	5	64	20	64
2019	IM-00	44	18	15	11	8	0	5	64	20	62
2018	IM	55	17	10	7	5	0	5	76	13	58
2018	IM-00	55	10	5	15	5	0	10	72	22	20

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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	IM	18	69	9	5	0	45
2022	IM-00	18	68	9	5	0	45

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	IM	32	68	45
2022	IM-00	31	69	45

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	IM	48	52	45
2022	IM-00	51	49	45

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	IM	70	30	45
2022	IM-00	73	27	45

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	IM	50	50	45
2022	IM-00	53	47	45

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	IM	34	66	45
2022	IM-00	33	67	45

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	IM	69	31	45
2022	IM-00	69	31	45

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	IM	50	50	45
2022	IM-00	52	48	45

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	IM	16	84	45
2022	IM-00	14	86	45

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	IM	23	77	45
2022	IM-00	21	79	45

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	IM	41	59	45
2022	IM-00	43	57	45

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	IM	32	68	45
2022	IM-00	33	67	45

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	IM	4	96	45
2022	IM-00	4	96	45

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	IM	2	98	45
2022	IM-00	2	98	45

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	IM	70	26	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	45
2022	IM-00	71	25	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	45

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	IM	2	8	13	19	51	4	3	75	11	45
2022	IM-00	2	9	14	18	53	2	3	75	11	45

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	IM	14	23	26	13	21	2	0	35	38	45
2022	IM-00	12	24	25	14	22	2	0	37	37	45

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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 - IM

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

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.

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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.

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

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

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

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

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

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).

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

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.

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities