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 - ND

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 ND 31 44 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 25
2022 ND-02 27 53 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2020 ND 29 55 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 30
2020 ND-02 39 41 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 18

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 ND 80 18 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 25
2022 ND-02 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 ND 88 10 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 30
2020 ND-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 ND 27 27 15 16 14 0 0 55 30 25
2022 ND-02 36 15 15 6 28 0 0 50 35 15
2020 ND 37 44 13 2 4 0 0 81 7 30
2020 ND-02 39 36 22 0 4 0 0 74 4 18
2019 ND 30 33 10 17 10 0 0 63 27 39
2019 ND-02 44 29 9 12 6 0 0 74 18 18

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 ND 28 52 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 25
2022 ND-02 22 43 13 22 0 0 0 65 22 15
2020 ND 27 60 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 30
2020 ND-02 35 49 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 18
2019 ND 27 40 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 39
2019 ND-02 29 29 23 18 0 0 0 59 18 18
2018 ND 18 49 15 12 5 0 1 68 17 34
2018 ND-01 2 56 13 20 9 0 0 58 29 18

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 ND 36 43 8 11 0 3 0 81 11 25
2022 ND-02 33 45 17 0 0 6 0 82 0 15
2020 ND 32 53 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 30
2020 ND-02 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2019 ND 49 26 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 39
2019 ND-02 61 15 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 18

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 ND 37 34 5 18 6 0 0 71 24 25
2022 ND-02 36 28 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 15
2020 ND 56 31 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 30
2020 ND-02 72 20 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 18
2019 ND 49 45 3 2 2 0 0 94 3 37
2019 ND-02 54 42 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 16
2018 ND 57 18 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 34
2018 ND-01 62 22 13 2 0 0 0 84 2 18

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 ND 40 45 8 6 0 0 0 85 6 25
2022 ND-02 46 38 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2020 ND 53 42 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 30
2020 ND-02 64 32 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 18
2019 ND 17 63 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 39
2019 ND-02 14 65 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 18
2018 ND 45 45 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 34
2018 ND-01 29 63 9 0 0 0 0 91 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 ND 22 41 24 13 0 0 0 63 13 25
2022 ND-02 15 56 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 15
2020 ND 39 44 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 30
2020 ND-02 39 45 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 18
2019 ND 20 36 27 7 10 0 0 56 17 39
2019 ND-02 15 38 35 9 3 0 0 53 12 18
2018 ND 31 35 9 10 15 0 0 66 25 33
2018 ND-01 26 49 5 0 20 0 0 75 20 18

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 ND 34 42 13 3 7 0 0 76 11 25
2022 ND-02 28 45 6 7 15 0 0 73 22 15
2020 ND 29 53 4 11 2 0 0 82 14 30
2020 ND-02 21 54 4 16 4 0 0 76 20 18
2019 ND 24 39 14 16 7 0 0 63 23 39
2019 ND-02 18 36 17 26 3 0 0 53 29 18
2018 ND 24 51 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 34
2018 ND-01 27 40 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 18

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 ND 31 59 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2022 ND-02 28 61 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2020 ND 55 35 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 30
2020 ND-02 47 41 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 18
2019 ND 24 45 15 13 3 0 0 70 16 39
2019 ND-02 18 52 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 18
2018 ND 22 70 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 34
2018 ND-01 18 77 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18

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 ND 26 32 22 19 0 0 0 58 19 25
2022 ND-02 23 55 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 15
2020 ND 51 32 6 4 7 0 0 83 11 30
2020 ND-02 47 38 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 18
2019 ND 20 41 22 8 9 0 0 61 17 39
2019 ND-02 18 32 32 18 0 0 0 50 18 18
2018 ND 12 55 14 18 0 1 0 68 18 34
2018 ND-01 9 57 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 18

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 ND 45 46 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 25
2022 ND-02 54 34 6 7 0 0 0 88 7 15
2020 ND 52 39 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 29
2020 ND-02 45 48 3 4 0 0 0 92 4 17
2019 ND 34 49 12 4 2 0 0 83 6 39
2019 ND-02 21 62 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 18
2018 ND 57 33 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 34
2018 ND-01 53 36 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 18

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 ND 33 39 13 15 0 0 0 72 15 25
2022 ND-02 29 40 18 13 0 0 0 69 13 15
2020 ND 44 47 4 2 2 0 0 91 5 29
2020 ND-02 45 47 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 17
2019 ND 27 46 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 39
2019 ND-02 26 36 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 18
2018 ND 38 43 15 3 1 0 0 81 4 34
2018 ND-01 40 44 11 2 2 0 0 84 5 18

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 ND 33 47 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 25
2022 ND-02 37 40 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 15
2020 ND 29 52 12 5 2 0 0 82 7 29
2020 ND-02 26 53 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 17
2019 ND 28 44 6 13 9 0 0 73 22 39
2019 ND-02 21 41 9 21 9 0 0 62 29 18
2018 ND 35 36 10 16 3 0 0 71 19 33
2018 ND-01 40 36 11 11 2 0 0 75 13 18

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 ND 27 47 17 9 0 0 0 75 9 25
2022 ND-02 22 42 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 15
2020 ND 25 57 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 30
2020 ND-02 39 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 18
2019 ND 30 41 9 13 7 0 0 71 20 39
2019 ND-02 24 49 6 12 9 0 0 73 21 18
2018 ND 28 40 14 16 1 0 1 69 18 34
2018 ND-01 31 33 18 13 2 0 2 66 16 18

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 ND 33 56 4 6 0 0 0 89 6 25
2022 ND-02 32 52 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2020 ND 35 60 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 30
2020 ND-02 51 45 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 18
2019 ND 31 53 14 0 2 0 0 84 2 39
2019 ND-02 38 47 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 18
2018 ND 33 52 6 9 0 0 0 84 9 34
2018 ND-01 40 49 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 18

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 ND 36 25 22 14 3 0 0 62 16 25
2022 ND-02 29 24 13 28 6 0 0 54 33 15
2020 ND 38 28 19 7 9 0 0 66 16 29
2020 ND-02 45 34 4 8 8 0 0 79 17 17
2019 ND 56 27 12 2 3 0 0 84 4 39
2019 ND-02 58 27 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 18
2018 ND 53 17 18 7 5 0 0 70 12 34
2018 ND-01 55 18 18 5 5 0 0 73 9 18

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 ND 9 36 23 18 13 0 0 32 45 25
2022 ND-02 6 48 25 15 7 0 0 22 54 15
2020 ND 5 40 36 17 2 0 0 19 45 30
2020 ND-02 8 42 25 26 0 0 0 26 50 18
2019 ND 12 22 53 11 3 0 0 14 34 39
2019 ND-02 18 18 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 18
2018 ND 5 48 42 1 3 0 0 4 54 34
2018 ND-01 5 60 33 2 0 0 0 2 64 18

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 ND 13 28 19 14 17 0 11 34 45 25
2022 ND-02 13 43 15 22 7 0 0 29 56 15
2020 ND 12 47 28 14 0 0 0 14 59 30
2020 ND-02 20 30 35 15 0 0 0 15 50 18
2019 ND 37 47 11 4 0 0 0 4 85 38
2019 ND-02 39 42 10 10 0 0 0 10 81 17
2018 ND 38 40 18 1 3 0 0 4 78 33
2018 ND-01 37 33 22 2 5 0 0 7 71 18

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 ND 3 12 45 23 18 0 0 41 15 25
2022 ND-02 6 16 56 22 0 0 0 22 22 15
2020 ND 9 25 42 22 0 0 2 23 34 30
2020 ND-02 12 12 41 35 0 0 0 35 24 18
2019 ND 9 10 39 35 7 0 0 42 19 39
2019 ND-02 9 6 50 34 0 0 0 34 16 18
2018 ND 4 26 52 16 3 0 0 18 30 34
2018 ND-01 0 36 56 9 0 0 0 9 36 18

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 ND 15 25 25 15 16 5 0 32 41 25
2022 ND-02 13 29 37 13 7 0 0 20 43 15
2020 ND 13 23 39 15 10 0 0 25 36 30
2020 ND-02 16 12 29 25 18 0 0 43 28 18
2019 ND 9 16 39 30 6 0 0 36 26 38
2019 ND-02 7 10 55 23 6 0 0 29 16 17
2018 ND 21 38 13 19 8 1 0 27 59 34
2018 ND-01 20 44 11 22 0 2 0 23 66 18

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 ND 12 19 40 12 13 0 5 26 32 25
2022 ND-02 13 26 46 16 0 0 0 16 38 15
2020 ND 7 20 36 25 12 0 0 37 27 30
2020 ND-02 8 25 24 25 18 0 0 43 33 18
2019 ND 17 22 26 24 11 0 0 35 39 39
2019 ND-02 17 21 21 32 9 0 0 41 39 18
2018 ND 12 48 21 9 10 0 0 19 60 34
2018 ND-01 18 48 16 5 13 0 0 18 66 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 ND 22 17 38 4 14 5 0 19 41 25
2022 ND-02 20 26 37 7 9 0 0 17 46 15
2020 ND 29 25 29 7 10 0 0 17 53 30
2020 ND-02 30 12 37 4 18 0 0 21 42 18
2019 ND 38 29 24 8 0 0 0 8 67 39
2019 ND-02 29 41 12 18 0 0 0 18 71 18
2018 ND 30 39 27 4 0 0 0 4 69 34
2018 ND-01 37 36 27 0 0 0 0 0 73 18

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 ND 14 15 36 35 0 0 0 35 29 25
2022 ND-02 0 21 39 39 0 0 0 39 21 15
2020 ND 7 38 34 11 10 0 0 21 45 30
2020 ND-02 8 22 45 12 13 0 0 25 30 18
2019 ND 14 33 35 6 13 0 0 19 47 39
2019 ND-02 18 12 50 3 18 0 0 21 29 18
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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 ND 22 36 24 10 4 0 4 60 15 25
2022 ND-02 9 35 32 15 9 0 0 44 24 15
2020 ND 37 26 25 2 7 4 0 65 9 30
2020 ND-02 30 20 39 4 4 4 0 51 8 18
2019 ND 29 31 8 15 7 10 0 66 24 39
2019 ND-02 15 41 9 21 3 12 0 63 27 18
2018 ND 32 29 8 16 5 9 0 68 23 34
2018 ND-01 55 27 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 18

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 ND 43 32 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 25
2022 ND-02 25 32 13 31 0 0 0 57 31 15
2020 ND 58 17 16 4 4 0 0 75 9 30
2020 ND-02 62 12 21 4 0 0 0 74 4 18
2019 ND 43 27 6 16 9 0 0 70 25 39
2019 ND-02 32 35 3 26 3 0 0 68 29 18
2018 ND 53 27 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 34
2018 ND-01 57 25 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 18

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 ND 46 29 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 25
2022 ND-02 22 35 20 23 0 0 0 57 23 15
2020 ND 54 26 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 30
2020 ND-02 59 24 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 18
2019 ND 46 35 1 12 6 0 0 81 17 39
2019 ND-02 39 46 0 12 3 0 0 85 15 18
2018 ND 52 35 12 1 0 0 0 87 1 34
2018 ND-01 66 21 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 18

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 ND 36 57 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 25
2022 ND-02 21 71 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 ND 58 30 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 29
2020 ND-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 17
2019 ND 43 33 10 9 2 4 0 79 11 39
2019 ND-02 41 24 14 9 3 9 0 71 13 18
2018 ND 63 26 3 7 1 0 0 89 9 34
2018 ND-01 68 27 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 18

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 ND 54 23 11 9 0 0 3 79 9 25
2022 ND-02 46 29 14 6 0 0 6 79 6 15

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 ND 56 22 13 6 0 0 3 80 7 25
2022 ND-02 46 28 14 6 0 0 6 79 6 15
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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 ND 56 30 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 25
2022 ND-02 46 32 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 15
2020 ND 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2020 ND-02 59 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 18
2019 ND 51 27 8 0 12 0 2 80 12 39
2019 ND-02 44 38 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 18

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 ND 40 35 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 25
2022 ND-02 29 51 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 ND 53 31 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 30
2020 ND-02 38 42 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 18
2019 ND 49 33 4 3 10 0 0 83 13 39
2019 ND-02 38 47 3 3 9 0 0 85 12 18
2018 ND 46 42 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 34
2018 ND-01 71 18 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 ND 40 40 9 10 0 0 0 80 10 25
2022 ND-02 21 50 14 15 0 0 0 71 15 15
2020 ND 57 30 7 2 5 0 0 87 7 29
2020 ND-02 49 39 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 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 ND 49 18 9 10 15 0 0 67 24 25
2022 ND-02 34 21 13 13 18 0 0 55 32 15
2020 ND 68 19 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 30
2020 ND-02 55 29 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 18
2019 ND 47 34 4 3 10 2 0 82 13 39
2019 ND-02 35 50 0 3 9 3 0 88 12 18
2018 ND 60 33 1 1 5 0 0 93 6 33
2018 ND-01 82 16 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 18

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 ND 68 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2022 ND-02 52 40 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15

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 ND 37 34 18 11 0 0 0 71 11 25
2022 ND-02 21 50 12 16 0 0 0 71 16 15
2020 ND 56 29 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 30
2020 ND-02 55 29 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 18
2019 ND 58 25 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 38
2019 ND-02 53 32 6 0 9 0 0 85 9 18
2018 ND 52 39 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 34
2018 ND-01 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18

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 ND 74 10 6 7 0 0 3 86 7 25
2022 ND-02 58 15 13 9 0 0 6 77 10 15
2019 ND 87 10 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 39
2019 ND-02 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
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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 ND 30 34 10 9 4 13 0 74 15 25
2022 ND-02 29 39 7 7 7 11 0 76 16 15
2020 ND 49 28 9 8 2 4 0 80 11 30
2020 ND-02 59 7 12 13 4 4 0 69 18 18
2019 ND 24 48 5 2 11 10 0 81 14 39
2019 ND-02 29 41 6 0 12 12 0 79 13 18
2018 ND 25 44 17 11 1 3 0 70 12 34
2018 ND-01 16 48 13 20 0 2 0 66 20 18

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 ND 23 37 13 9 7 10 0 68 18 25
2022 ND-02 23 38 14 0 14 11 0 68 16 15
2020 ND 31 43 9 12 2 2 0 76 15 30
2020 ND-02 42 21 12 21 4 0 0 62 25 18
2019 ND 21 44 12 6 13 4 0 68 20 39
2019 ND-02 18 53 3 6 12 9 0 77 20 18
2018 ND 19 55 7 17 1 1 0 75 18 34
2018 ND-01 11 62 5 22 0 0 0 73 22 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 ND 16 25 35 10 4 10 0 46 15 25
2022 ND-02 13 16 29 13 7 20 0 37 26 15
2020 ND 16 48 11 10 5 10 0 72 16 30
2020 ND-02 20 29 12 18 8 13 0 57 29 18
2019 ND 20 31 13 13 14 8 0 56 30 39
2019 ND-02 18 35 9 9 12 17 0 64 26 18
2018 ND 7 40 30 13 1 7 0 52 16 34
2018 ND-01 0 51 22 22 0 5 0 53 23 18

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 ND 12 23 28 15 9 12 0 40 27 25
2022 ND-02 0 12 36 30 7 15 0 14 43 15
2020 ND 29 40 9 15 7 0 0 70 21 30
2020 ND-02 34 25 8 25 8 0 0 59 34 18
2019 ND 25 35 9 15 16 0 0 61 31 39
2019 ND-02 29 46 0 9 15 0 0 76 24 18
2018 ND 5 49 17 15 13 1 0 55 28 34
2018 ND-01 0 40 11 25 22 2 0 41 48 18

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 ND 39 22 15 6 4 11 4 71 11 25
2022 ND-02 31 31 31 7 0 0 0 62 7 15
2020 ND 48 5 27 0 8 5 8 60 9 30
2020 ND-02 62 0 16 0 13 8 0 68 15 18
2019 ND 42 13 10 10 17 4 4 59 29 39
2019 ND-02 62 9 15 6 9 0 0 71 14 18
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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 ND 15 55 15 12 0 4 0 72 13 25
2022 ND-02 0 62 17 15 0 7 0 66 16 15
2020 ND 8 78 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 30
2020 ND-02 8 76 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 18
2019 ND 25 38 16 9 7 4 0 67 17 39
2019 ND-02 29 38 15 9 0 9 0 73 10 18
2018 ND 11 71 5 5 8 0 0 82 13 32
2018 ND-01 11 67 2 9 11 0 0 78 20 18

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 ND 12 22 41 20 0 5 0 36 21 25
2022 ND-02 6 23 32 39 0 0 0 28 39 15
2020 ND 14 33 28 9 4 12 0 53 15 30
2020 ND-02 17 32 17 12 4 18 0 60 19 18
2019 ND 17 23 27 12 16 4 0 42 29 38
2019 ND-02 15 36 18 15 6 9 0 56 24 17

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 ND 25 41 17 13 0 5 0 68 14 25
2022 ND-02 0 48 22 21 0 9 0 53 24 15
2020 ND 26 50 5 12 7 0 0 76 19 30
2020 ND-02 17 49 4 21 8 0 0 66 30 18
2019 ND 20 43 7 11 10 4 4 69 23 39
2019 ND-02 15 47 9 14 6 9 0 68 23 18
2018 ND 17 46 16 11 5 5 0 67 16 34
2018 ND-01 25 36 13 9 9 9 0 66 19 18

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 ND 17 55 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 25
2022 ND-02 6 61 19 7 7 0 0 66 14 15
2020 ND 34 34 18 10 5 0 0 68 14 29
2020 ND-02 34 23 29 10 5 0 0 57 14 17
2019 ND 23 49 16 5 7 0 0 73 12 39
2019 ND-02 21 53 17 9 0 0 0 73 9 18
2018 ND 16 51 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 34
2018 ND-01 13 44 16 26 0 0 0 58 26 18

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 ND 16 42 9 19 0 11 3 68 22 25
2022 ND-02 6 62 6 21 0 0 6 72 22 15
2020 ND 32 24 5 12 11 14 2 67 28 30
2020 ND-02 21 20 8 18 12 18 4 52 37 18
2019 ND 13 31 13 9 17 13 4 53 32 39
2019 ND-02 0 31 21 6 18 24 0 41 32 18
2018 ND 11 29 23 10 14 6 6 46 28 34
2018 ND-01 20 27 16 9 9 11 9 58 22 18

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 ND 25 25 28 17 2 3 0 52 19 25
2022 ND-02 15 30 22 28 0 6 0 48 29 15
2020 ND 23 42 19 0 13 2 0 67 13 30
2020 ND-02 30 38 16 0 12 4 0 71 12 18
2019 ND 19 39 16 12 9 4 0 61 22 38
2019 ND-02 15 43 7 16 10 9 0 64 28 17
2018 ND 14 31 28 23 3 1 0 46 26 34
2018 ND-01 18 29 35 13 2 2 0 48 16 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 ND 42 36 19 0 0 0 3 81 0 25
2022 ND-02 46 29 18 0 0 0 7 80 0 15
2020 ND 41 24 23 5 4 0 2 67 9 30
2020 ND-02 50 22 12 8 4 0 4 75 12 18
2019 ND 45 37 6 6 1 0 4 86 8 39
2019 ND-02 49 26 6 9 0 0 9 83 10 18

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 ND 55 13 16 9 4 0 3 70 13 25
2022 ND-02 41 13 25 6 8 0 7 59 14 15
2020 ND 38 42 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 30
2020 ND-02 55 29 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 18
2019 ND 37 25 22 9 4 0 3 63 14 39
2019 ND-02 41 18 32 6 3 0 0 59 9 18

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 ND 83 7 4 0 0 3 3 96 0 25
2022 ND-02 67 13 7 0 0 6 7 92 0 15
2020 ND 87 4 0 7 2 0 0 92 8 30
2020 ND-02 88 4 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 18
2019 ND 89 4 0 3 1 0 3 95 5 39
2019 ND-02 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18

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 ND 82 7 0 0 7 0 3 93 7 25
2022 ND-02 64 15 0 0 14 0 7 84 16 15
2020 ND 78 9 7 2 2 0 2 89 4 30
2020 ND-02 76 12 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 18
2019 ND 79 4 0 3 3 0 11 94 6 39
2019 ND-02 74 6 0 6 6 0 9 87 13 18

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 ND 13 31 4 24 8 5 14 55 40 25
2022 ND-02 15 28 0 36 11 0 9 48 52 15
2020 ND 17 34 15 7 18 10 0 57 27 30
2020 ND-02 25 21 12 4 20 17 0 56 29 18
2019 ND 11 27 24 8 19 8 3 43 30 39
2019 ND-02 9 26 21 6 21 17 0 42 33 18
2018 ND 9 25 18 19 19 5 5 38 42 34
2018 ND-01 18 25 29 16 13 0 0 42 29 18

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 ND 25 54 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 25
2022 ND-02 15 64 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2020 ND 23 43 15 7 2 10 0 74 10 30
2020 ND-02 29 20 26 8 0 17 0 59 10 18
2019 ND 18 61 4 6 5 6 0 84 11 38
2019 ND-02 3 69 6 9 3 9 0 80 14 17
2018 ND 25 48 11 7 1 8 0 79 9 34
2018 ND-01 29 38 18 13 2 0 0 67 16 18

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 ND 34 41 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 25
2022 ND-02 32 48 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 ND 49 28 14 4 2 2 0 79 7 30
2020 ND-02 47 24 18 4 4 4 0 74 8 18
2019 ND 32 53 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 38
2019 ND-02 34 46 13 3 3 0 0 81 7 17
2018 ND 22 66 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 34
2018 ND-01 18 62 18 2 0 0 0 80 2 18

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 ND 36 47 14 0 0 3 0 85 0 25
2022 ND-02 39 41 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2020 ND 33 39 17 2 4 5 0 75 7 30
2020 ND-02 33 25 26 4 4 8 0 63 9 18
2019 ND 31 54 11 3 1 0 0 85 5 38
2019 ND-02 28 49 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 17
2018 ND 22 66 5 6 0 0 1 89 6 34
2018 ND-01 11 75 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 18

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 ND 27 32 20 4 0 18 0 72 4 25
2022 ND-02 23 30 21 7 0 20 0 65 9 15
2020 ND 32 32 25 5 5 2 0 65 10 30
2020 ND-02 38 7 39 4 8 4 0 47 13 18

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 ND 33 45 4 7 0 3 8 89 7 25
2022 ND-02 22 58 7 0 0 6 7 92 0 15
2020 ND 33 49 11 5 0 2 0 84 5 30
2020 ND-02 30 46 12 8 0 4 0 79 8 18

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 ND 0 4 15 3 54 3 21 75 6 25
2022 ND-02 0 9 13 6 31 6 36 62 16 15

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 ND 7 21 20 4 0 48 0 54 7 25
2022 ND-02 6 15 21 7 0 52 0 42 14 15

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 ND 52 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2022 ND-02 51 35 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 ND 51 38 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 30
2020 ND-02 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 18
2019 ND 47 41 2 7 3 0 0 88 10 38
2019 ND-02 44 50 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 17
2018 ND 23 65 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 34
2018 ND-01 27 62 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 ND 22 47 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 25
2022 ND-02 19 45 15 21 0 0 0 64 21 15
2020 ND 26 43 27 0 4 0 0 69 4 29
2020 ND-02 31 30 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 17
2019 ND 19 40 26 7 3 4 0 61 11 38
2019 ND-02 19 44 22 7 0 9 0 69 7 17
2018 ND 15 39 41 5 0 0 0 54 5 34
2018 ND-01 16 22 62 0 0 0 0 38 0 18

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 ND 27 37 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 25
2022 ND-02 19 40 20 21 0 0 0 58 21 15
2020 ND 30 44 22 0 4 0 0 74 4 30
2020 ND-02 33 33 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 18
2019 ND 23 39 29 8 2 0 0 61 9 37
2019 ND-02 20 38 38 4 0 0 0 58 4 16
2018 ND 11 52 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 34
2018 ND-01 13 40 46 0 0 0 0 54 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 ND 29 29 17 18 0 6 0 62 20 25
2022 ND-02 33 19 20 20 0 8 0 57 21 15
2020 ND 31 33 15 5 4 5 8 73 10 30
2020 ND-02 29 20 21 8 0 8 13 63 10 18
2019 ND 21 27 33 15 3 2 0 48 18 37
2019 ND-02 29 3 42 23 0 3 0 33 23 16
2018 ND 15 41 18 12 6 7 0 61 20 34
2018 ND-01 11 44 31 9 2 2 0 57 11 18
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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 ND 42 42 16 25
2022 ND-02 44 50 6 15
2020 ND 16 68 16 30
2020 ND-02 17 62 20 18
2019 ND 26 34 40 39
2019 ND-02 21 29 50 18
2018 ND 38 39 23 34
2018 ND-01 31 53 16 18

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
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2019 ND 38 12 11 17 22 0 10
2018 ND 20 16 29 13 19 3 12
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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
2020 ND 13 87 30
2019 ND 16 84 39

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
2020 ND 19 23 9 4 14 29 2 60 26 30
2020 ND-02 21 8 16 0 17 34 3 47 28 18
2019 ND 16 17 3 10 11 31 12 57 38 39
2019 ND-02 12 14 3 3 12 41 14 59 34 18
2018 ND 3 17 10 17 6 16 32 37 43 34
2018 ND-01 2 22 13 20 0 13 29 42 34 18

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 ND 40 31 6 4 4 16 0 85 9 25
2020 ND 23 35 17 9 12 4 0 61 22 30
2020 ND-02 29 16 26 8 17 4 0 47 26 18
2019 ND 22 34 7 11 11 14 0 65 26 39
2019 ND-02 24 32 12 9 12 12 0 63 23 18
2018 ND 19 44 16 9 1 11 0 71 11 34
2018 ND-01 31 29 20 9 2 9 0 66 12 18
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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
2020 ND 16 84 30

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
2020 ND 21 20 14 2 12 31 0 59 21 30
2020 ND-02 25 3 16 4 17 34 0 43 32 18
2019 ND 19 13 9 6 12 37 5 55 30 38
2019 ND-02 13 6 9 3 13 56 0 42 36 17
2018 ND 9 20 10 10 0 29 23 59 20 33
2018 ND-01 11 22 13 0 0 33 20 71 0 18

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 ND 32 33 16 0 4 10 6 77 4 25
2020 ND 23 32 26 2 12 4 0 58 15 30
2020 ND-02 29 12 34 4 17 4 0 43 22 18
2019 ND 23 41 12 4 7 13 0 74 13 39
2019 ND-02 24 38 15 0 12 12 0 70 13 18
2018 ND 14 51 13 11 0 9 1 73 12 34
2018 ND-01 16 47 20 0 0 18 0 76 0 18
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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 ND 27 33 28 0 9 0 3 62 10 25
2022 ND-02 32 26 34 0 7 0 0 58 7 15
2020 ND 34 26 15 8 17 0 0 61 25 30
2020 ND-02 34 12 25 4 26 0 0 45 30 18
2019 ND 16 25 24 14 21 0 0 41 35 39
2019 ND-02 12 27 29 14 18 0 0 39 32 18
2018 ND 29 25 23 12 10 0 0 54 22 34
2018 ND-01 40 25 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 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 ND 30 24 19 11 17 0 0 53 28 25
2022 ND-02 16 21 18 21 23 0 0 38 44 15
2020 ND 15 21 27 24 13 0 0 36 37 30
2020 ND-02 26 29 25 4 16 0 0 55 20 18
2019 ND 38 33 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 39
2019 ND-02 38 27 26 3 6 0 0 64 9 18
2018 ND 27 33 24 4 13 0 0 59 17 34
2018 ND-01 18 36 37 2 7 0 0 53 9 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 ND 29 33 20 11 7 0 0 63 17 25
2022 ND-02 9 27 29 21 13 0 0 36 35 15
2020 ND 17 23 31 20 9 0 0 40 29 30
2020 ND-02 30 29 21 8 12 0 0 59 20 18
2019 ND 22 57 3 6 12 0 0 79 18 39
2019 ND-02 14 64 3 3 15 0 0 79 18 18
2018 ND 27 40 11 15 7 0 0 66 23 34
2018 ND-01 18 51 13 16 2 0 0 68 18 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 ND 22 37 5 13 23 0 0 59 36 25
2022 ND-02 9 29 6 27 30 0 0 38 57 15
2020 ND 15 13 11 47 13 0 0 28 61 29
2020 ND-02 27 18 16 23 17 0 0 45 39 17
2019 ND 27 38 9 18 8 0 0 65 25 38
2019 ND-02 25 46 7 16 7 0 0 71 23 17
2018 ND 20 37 22 15 4 0 3 59 19 34
2018 ND-01 11 38 40 11 0 0 0 49 11 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 ND 46 16 14 6 16 0 3 63 23 25
2022 ND-02 32 11 22 7 20 0 7 46 30 15
2020 ND 15 33 19 25 8 0 0 48 33 30
2020 ND-02 25 47 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 18
2019 ND 31 34 10 6 14 0 4 68 21 39
2019 ND-02 29 41 6 3 12 0 9 77 16 18
2018 ND 34 38 4 9 7 0 8 78 18 34
2018 ND-01 37 48 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 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 ND 31 22 18 13 16 0 0 53 29 25
2022 ND-02 26 18 17 27 13 0 0 43 40 15
2020 ND 26 15 23 22 14 0 0 41 36 29
2020 ND-02 43 20 14 5 18 0 0 63 23 17
2019 ND 31 30 24 9 6 0 0 61 15 39
2019 ND-02 41 29 21 3 6 0 0 70 9 18
2018 ND 24 48 10 9 9 0 0 72 18 33
2018 ND-01 18 61 11 2 7 0 0 79 10 17

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 ND 25 16 28 14 17 0 0 42 30 25
2022 ND-02 9 13 36 20 22 0 0 22 42 15
2020 ND 31 11 30 22 7 0 0 42 28 30
2020 ND-02 42 12 4 34 8 0 0 54 42 18
2019 ND 19 34 25 6 15 0 0 53 21 38
2019 ND-02 16 38 26 10 10 0 0 54 20 17
2018 ND 18 36 33 11 1 0 0 54 13 33
2018 ND-01 22 22 40 16 0 0 0 44 16 18

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 ND 28 22 10 17 20 0 3 52 38 25
2022 ND-02 15 17 7 34 21 0 7 34 59 15
2020 ND 23 15 23 35 5 0 0 37 39 30
2020 ND-02 35 15 12 30 8 0 0 50 38 18
2019 ND 10 26 39 15 10 0 0 36 25 38
2019 ND-02 9 42 9 25 15 0 0 51 40 17
2018 ND 4 28 50 13 5 0 0 33 18 33
2018 ND-01 0 22 53 16 9 0 0 22 25 18

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 ND 30 12 24 19 11 0 3 44 31 25
2022 ND-02 13 15 17 33 15 0 7 30 52 15
2020 ND 19 21 36 12 12 0 0 40 24 30
2020 ND-02 25 29 4 21 20 0 0 54 42 18
2019 ND 16 32 34 5 13 0 0 48 18 39
2019 ND-02 12 23 49 6 9 0 0 35 16 18
2018 ND 10 22 54 4 6 0 3 34 10 33
2018 ND-01 11 13 60 7 9 0 0 25 16 18

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 ND 30 37 17 7 6 0 3 69 13 25
2022 ND-02 15 42 29 7 0 0 7 61 8 15
2020 ND 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 30
2020 ND-02 47 41 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 18
2019 ND 25 40 16 6 9 4 0 68 15 39
2019 ND-02 23 41 15 12 0 9 0 71 13 18

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 ND 32 35 19 7 4 0 3 69 11 25
2022 ND-02 30 25 23 15 0 0 7 59 16 15
2020 ND 31 24 35 10 0 0 0 55 10 30
2020 ND-02 42 21 30 7 0 0 0 63 7 18

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 ND 34 29 14 14 9 0 0 64 22 25
2022 ND-02 27 31 28 8 6 0 0 58 13 15
2020 ND 12 33 43 10 2 0 0 45 12 30
2020 ND-02 16 47 33 0 4 0 0 63 4 18
2019 ND 23 46 12 17 3 0 0 68 20 39
2019 ND-02 24 67 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 18
2018 ND 26 30 20 16 5 0 3 58 21 33
2018 ND-01 25 16 33 18 9 0 0 40 26 18

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 ND 36 28 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 25
2022 ND-02 32 19 27 7 14 0 0 51 21 15
2020 ND 45 29 20 4 2 0 0 74 6 30
2020 ND-02 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 18
2019 ND 39 26 6 24 6 0 0 65 29 38
2019 ND-02 49 26 0 19 6 0 0 75 25 17
2018 ND 26 43 12 14 0 0 4 72 15 33
2018 ND-01 25 56 2 18 0 0 0 80 18 18

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 ND 21 44 23 8 3 0 0 65 12 25
2022 ND-02 26 37 23 7 7 0 0 62 14 15
2020 ND 9 35 44 2 9 0 0 45 12 30
2020 ND-02 8 51 25 4 12 0 0 59 17 18

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 ND 68 22 0 4 0 2 3 96 4 25
2022 ND-02 62 23 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 15
2020 ND 80 12 4 0 2 0 2 94 2 30
2020 ND-02 92 4 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 18
2019 ND 73 10 3 7 3 0 4 87 10 39
2019 ND-02 65 9 3 14 0 0 9 81 16 18
2018 ND 67 5 16 1 3 0 8 78 5 33
2018 ND-01 74 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 18

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 ND 85 6 0 4 0 2 3 96 4 25
2022 ND-02 80 6 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 15
2020 ND 75 10 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 30
2020 ND-02 70 13 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 18
2019 ND 79 10 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 39
2019 ND-02 79 6 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 18
2018 ND 83 0 1 0 9 0 6 89 10 33
2018 ND-01 98 0 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 18

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 ND 61 32 4 0 0 0 3 96 0 25
2022 ND-02 59 34 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2020 ND 77 12 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2020 ND-02 71 17 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2019 ND 50 24 16 4 2 0 4 78 6 39
2019 ND-02 52 15 12 9 3 0 9 74 13 18
2018 ND 67 18 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 33
2018 ND-01 68 27 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 18

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 ND 58 23 9 4 4 0 3 84 8 25
2022 ND-02 51 29 6 0 7 0 7 86 8 15
2020 ND 77 10 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2020 ND-02 70 17 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 18
2019 ND 61 13 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 39
2019 ND-02 65 11 17 3 3 0 0 76 6 18
2018 ND 61 20 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 33
2018 ND-01 64 33 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 18

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 ND 77 5 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 25
2022 ND-02 71 6 0 0 0 0 24 100 0 15
2020 ND 63 8 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 30
2020 ND-02 70 4 0 0 0 0 26 100 0 18
2019 ND 44 5 2 0 0 0 50 97 0 37
2019 ND-02 54 0 3 0 0 0 42 94 0 17
2018 ND 47 4 5 0 0 0 44 91 0 33
2018 ND-01 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 100 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 ND 59 23 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 25
2022 ND-02 54 17 6 0 0 0 24 93 0 15
2020 ND 63 17 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 29
2020 ND-02 84 12 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17
2019 ND 71 17 10 0 0 0 1 90 0 39
2019 ND-02 94 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 18
2018 ND 48 23 17 1 6 0 4 74 8 33
2018 ND-01 47 29 18 2 2 0 2 77 5 18

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 ND 74 6 0 0 8 0 12 91 9 25
2022 ND-02 62 8 0 0 7 0 24 91 9 15
2020 ND 81 11 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 30
2020 ND-02 81 8 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 18
2019 ND 64 17 4 5 10 0 0 81 15 39
2019 ND-02 76 9 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 18
2018 ND 49 16 13 1 13 0 7 71 15 33
2018 ND-01 40 29 7 2 20 0 2 70 23 18

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 ND 52 38 2 0 0 0 7 97 0 25
2022 ND-02 63 23 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 15
2020 ND 54 21 22 2 0 0 0 76 2 30
2020 ND-02 76 16 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 18
2019 ND 63 22 7 5 0 0 3 87 6 39
2019 ND-02 67 12 12 6 0 0 3 82 6 18
2018 ND 50 32 15 0 0 0 3 85 0 33
2018 ND-01 38 44 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 18

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 ND 14 37 36 10 3 0 0 52 12 25
2022 ND-02 9 35 42 8 6 0 0 45 13 15
2020 ND 13 24 48 9 7 0 0 36 15 30
2020 ND-02 22 34 29 8 8 0 0 55 16 18
2019 ND 7 55 27 8 3 0 0 62 10 39
2019 ND-02 0 53 38 9 0 0 0 53 9 18
2018 ND 12 40 36 5 6 0 0 53 11 34
2018 ND-01 9 48 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 18

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 ND 3 32 37 8 20 0 0 28 35 25
2022 ND-02 6 32 34 17 10 0 0 28 38 15
2020 ND 19 25 30 23 2 0 0 26 44 29
2020 ND-02 12 12 35 36 4 0 0 41 24 17
2019 ND 10 11 47 24 7 0 0 31 22 39
2019 ND-02 6 15 50 23 6 0 0 29 21 18
2018 ND 7 5 57 31 0 0 0 31 12 34
2018 ND-01 2 5 62 31 0 0 0 31 7 18

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 ND 32 54 3 0 7 3 0 90 7 25
2022 ND-02 30 48 0 0 14 7 0 84 16 15
2020 ND 47 38 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 30
2020 ND-02 47 32 8 13 0 0 0 78 13 18
2019 ND 34 40 10 9 4 3 0 76 14 38
2019 ND-02 28 54 0 13 0 6 0 87 13 17
2018 ND 12 62 19 6 1 0 0 74 7 34
2018 ND-01 11 53 25 9 2 0 0 64 11 18

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ND 11 33 44 12 0 25
2022 ND-02 9 30 46 15 0 15

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 ND 45 29 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 25
2022 ND-02 38 23 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 15
2020 ND 73 11 6 5 2 2 0 87 7 30
2020 ND-02 72 16 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 18

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 ND 41 26 11 19 4 0 0 66 22 25
2022 ND-02 22 28 23 19 7 0 0 51 26 15
2020 ND 61 23 0 7 9 0 0 84 16 30
2020 ND-02 64 20 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 18

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 ND 54 34 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2022 ND-02 41 52 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 ND 72 18 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 30
2020 ND-02 69 27 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 18

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 ND 25 39 3 29 4 0 0 65 33 25
2022 ND-02 21 32 0 39 7 0 0 53 47 15
2020 ND 34 32 13 11 10 0 0 66 21 30
2020 ND-02 47 16 12 12 13 0 0 62 25 18
2019 ND 8 57 16 3 13 3 0 68 16 39
2019 ND-02 0 71 9 0 15 6 0 75 16 18
2018 ND 3 50 27 10 11 0 0 52 21 34
2018 ND-01 5 51 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18
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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 ND 10 90 25
2022 ND-02 14 86 15
2020 ND 9 91 30
2020 ND-02 16 84 18
2019 ND 12 88 39
2019 ND-02 15 85 18

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 ND 38 49 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 25
2022 ND-02 22 60 0 6 0 0 13 93 7 15
2020 ND 61 26 4 2 4 2 0 89 7 29
2020 ND-02 63 24 0 4 4 4 0 91 9 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 ND 30 65 5 0 25
2022 ND-02 43 51 6 0 15
2020 ND 43 50 7 0 30
2020 ND-02 47 41 12 0 18

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
2020 ND 29 71 12

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ND 0 18 11 6 65 0 0 18 71 12

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ND 0 42 11 0 47 0 0 42 47 12

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 ND 41 13 11 3 7 0 25 72 13 25
2022 ND-02 48 6 15 0 15 0 17 65 18 15
2020 ND 51 9 17 2 2 0 19 74 5 30
2020 ND-02 33 12 21 0 4 0 29 64 6 18
2019 ND 46 28 11 8 5 1 2 76 13 36
2019 ND-02 43 34 13 3 3 0 3 80 7 17
2018 ND 50 22 9 6 8 0 6 76 15 34
2018 ND-01 64 22 2 2 0 0 9 95 3 18
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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 ND 47 23 26 0 4 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 ND 87 13 20
2022 ND-02 100 0 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 ND 28 72 20
2022 ND-02 41 59 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 ND 69 31 20
2022 ND-02 57 43 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 ND 57 43 20
2022 ND-02 68 32 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 ND 22 78 20
2022 ND-02 10 90 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 ND 32 68 20
2022 ND-02 34 66 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 ND 5 95 20
2022 ND-02 10 90 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 ND 18 82 20
2022 ND-02 18 82 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 ND 28 72 20
2022 ND-02 34 66 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 ND 19 81 20
2022 ND-02 31 69 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 ND 24 76 20
2022 ND-02 20 80 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 ND 10 90 20
2022 ND-02 10 90 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 ND 0 100 20
2022 ND-02 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 ND 71 21 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 20
2022 ND-02 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 ND 5 11 13 28 28 0 15 66 19 20
2022 ND-02 10 21 8 19 28 0 13 54 37 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 ND 11 10 31 29 13 5 0 45 22 20
2022 ND-02 21 20 18 23 8 10 0 34 45 10
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