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 - STUDENT

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	STUDENT	61	31	2	4	1	92	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	19	66	5	8	2	85	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	50	3	20	5	72	25	65
2022	STUDENT-03	16	58	7	13	6	73	20	110
2022	STUDENT-04	13	55	13	13	6	68	19	30
2020	STUDENT	54	37	3	5	1	91	6	2126

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	STUDENT	87	10	1	2	0	0	0	97	2	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	63	27	6	2	0	0	2	92	2	50
2022	STUDENT-02	61	19	8	7	2	1	2	83	9	65
2022	STUDENT-03	60	27	5	3	4	1	1	89	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	55	24	3	10	7	0	0	80	17	30
2020	STUDENT	87	9	1	1	1	0	0	97	2	2114

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	63	25	5	3	1	3	90	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	43	43	9	4	0	0	87	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	36	38	9	13	4	0	74	17	65
2022	STUDENT-03	47	40	6	4	3	0	88	6	110
2022	STUDENT-04	49	38	7	3	3	0	87	6	30
2020	STUDENT	45	37	8	7	2	1	83	9	2124
2019	STUDENT	63	26	4	5	1	0	89	6	6053

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	51	35	7	5	1	1	87	7	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	30	49	14	7	0	0	79	7	50
2022	STUDENT-02	30	42	9	13	7	0	72	19	60
2022	STUDENT-03	28	47	14	7	2	1	76	9	110
2022	STUDENT-04	23	51	13	0	13	0	73	13	30
2020	STUDENT	47	36	7	6	1	1	84	8	2111
2019	STUDENT	44	36	9	8	3	0	81	10	6043
2018	STUDENT	40	43	8	6	2	1	84	8	3463

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	72	21	3	2	0	1	94	3	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	54	37	5	4	0	0	91	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	50	34	6	8	2	0	84	10	65
2022	STUDENT-03	52	38	4	2	4	0	90	5	110
2022	STUDENT-04	47	33	14	3	3	0	80	6	30
2020	STUDENT	64	25	6	4	1	1	89	5	2113
2019	STUDENT	64	26	5	3	1	0	90	4	6018

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	STUDENT	72	17	6	2	1	1	1	90	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	47	23	22	0	8	0	0	70	8	50
2022	STUDENT-02	35	26	16	17	6	0	0	61	23	65
2022	STUDENT-03	31	46	12	7	4	0	1	77	11	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	23	24	3	6	0	0	67	9	30
2020	STUDENT	62	24	8	4	2	1	1	87	5	2123
2019	STUDENT	60	24	8	4	2	1	1	86	6	6058
2018	STUDENT	56	27	10	3	1	1	2	85	5	3450

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	STUDENT	49	35	9	5	2	84	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	34	51	11	4	0	85	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	31	35	10	17	8	65	25	65
2022	STUDENT-03	42	43	8	4	3	85	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	50	30	10	6	3	81	9	30
2020	STUDENT	47	36	9	5	2	84	7	2121
2019	STUDENT	42	37	11	6	3	79	9	6060
2018	STUDENT	36	42	12	7	3	78	10	3446

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	STUDENT	60	27	8	4	1	0	0	87	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	33	37	16	10	4	0	0	71	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	33	16	13	17	0	0	55	30	65
2022	STUDENT-03	18	41	21	11	9	0	0	60	20	110
2022	STUDENT-04	33	22	16	16	13	0	0	54	29	30
2020	STUDENT	58	27	7	4	2	1	1	86	6	2122
2019	STUDENT	49	34	9	6	2	0	0	83	8	6064
2018	STUDENT	43	36	12	5	2	0	1	80	7	3456

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	STUDENT	47	39	7	6	1	86	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	28	48	17	7	0	76	7	50
2022	STUDENT-02	27	40	13	14	6	67	21	65
2022	STUDENT-03	28	54	6	8	3	82	11	110
2022	STUDENT-04	26	58	7	10	0	83	10	30
2020	STUDENT	45	41	7	6	1	86	7	2119
2019	STUDENT	40	38	12	8	2	78	10	6039
2018	STUDENT	35	40	12	9	3	76	12	3452

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	STUDENT	55	33	6	4	1	88	5	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	38	35	10	14	2	74	16	50
2022	STUDENT-02	39	34	15	8	5	73	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	45	42	8	4	2	87	5	110
2022	STUDENT-04	47	37	10	3	3	84	6	30
2020	STUDENT	54	34	6	3	1	89	5	2112
2019	STUDENT	51	34	8	5	2	85	7	6046
2018	STUDENT	47	40	7	4	1	88	6	3460

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	STUDENT	55	31	8	4	1	86	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	28	43	13	14	2	71	16	50
2022	STUDENT-02	23	39	9	18	11	62	29	65
2022	STUDENT-03	31	44	13	4	9	75	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	27	23	9	7	61	16	30
2020	STUDENT	54	30	8	4	3	85	7	2122
2019	STUDENT	47	34	11	6	3	81	9	6061
2018	STUDENT	43	39	9	6	2	82	8	3458

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	STUDENT	55	32	10	3	0	87	3	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	43	40	15	2	0	84	2	50
2022	STUDENT-02	46	43	6	3	1	89	5	65
2022	STUDENT-03	62	32	4	1	0	94	1	110
2022	STUDENT-04	60	36	4	0	0	96	0	30
2020	STUDENT	54	33	9	3	1	87	4	2104
2019	STUDENT	51	32	12	4	1	83	5	6048
2018	STUDENT	45	38	13	4	1	83	5	3436

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	STUDENT	49	31	11	5	3	0	1	80	8	1230
2022	RO(NRC)-02	29	49	15	6	2	0	0	78	8	45
2022	STUDENT-02	23	40	14	13	9	0	0	63	22	60
2022	STUDENT-03	27	46	13	8	6	0	0	73	14	110
2022	STUDENT-04	24	39	24	6	6	0	0	64	13	30
2020	STUDENT	47	33	10	5	3	1	1	81	8	2121
2019	STUDENT	42	33	13	8	3	0	1	76	11	6052
2018	STUDENT	36	38	13	8	3	1	1	75	12	3444

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	STUDENT	55	29	11	4	2	0	1	84	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	52	30	8	8	2	0	0	82	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	29	40	11	14	6	0	0	69	20	65
2022	STUDENT-03	41	39	11	4	6	0	0	80	9	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	40	13	7	6	0	0	74	13	30
2020	STUDENT	52	28	11	5	3	1	1	81	8	2121
2019	STUDENT	47	30	13	7	3	0	0	77	10	6061
2018	STUDENT	41	36	12	7	3	0	0	78	10	3431

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	STUDENT	59	28	8	2	1	1	1	88	3	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	30	32	25	12	2	0	0	62	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	25	25	25	11	14	0	0	50	25	65
2022	STUDENT-03	26	39	17	7	8	0	3	67	16	110
2022	STUDENT-04	29	21	34	10	6	0	0	50	16	30
2020	STUDENT	54	33	8	3	1	1	1	88	4	2117
2019	STUDENT	50	36	9	3	1	1	1	87	4	6044
2018	STUDENT	40	39	12	4	1	1	1	81	6	3446

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	STUDENT	55	34	7	3	1	89	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	48	31	11	8	2	79	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	31	47	9	11	1	78	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	45	43	6	5	1	88	6	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	50	3	3	0	94	3	30
2020	STUDENT	59	30	7	3	1	89	4	2119
2019	STUDENT	52	34	8	4	2	86	6	6069
2018	STUDENT	45	38	10	4	2	83	6	3450

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	68	25	4	1	1	1	94	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	14	45	19	9	8	6	62	18	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	30	28	14	6	0	52	20	65
2022	STUDENT-03	18	38	24	12	7	1	57	19	110
2022	STUDENT-04	19	31	23	21	6	0	51	27	30
2020	STUDENT	62	29	6	1	1	1	92	2	2115
2019	STUDENT	71	22	5	1	0	1	94	1	6048
2018	STUDENT	67	25	5	1	0	1	93	2	3462

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	STUDENT	4	10	27	29	24	2	4	56	15	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	4	10	42	31	4	2	7	38	15	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	27	29	20	5	0	0	25	46	65
2022	STUDENT-03	6	24	39	22	4	0	5	27	31	110
2022	STUDENT-04	16	7	48	16	13	0	0	29	22	30
2020	STUDENT	4	10	27	31	24	2	2	57	15	2119
2019	STUDENT	4	12	28	28	24	2	2	54	17	6055
2018	STUDENT	5	13	26	30	21	2	3	54	19	3447

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	STUDENT	5	12	22	22	26	4	9	55	20	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	21	30	27	17	0	2	3	18	54	50
2022	STUDENT-02	37	25	27	3	8	0	0	11	62	65
2022	STUDENT-03	14	30	36	12	4	0	5	17	46	110
2022	STUDENT-04	22	47	10	11	10	0	0	21	68	30
2020	STUDENT	5	9	22	22	30	6	5	59	16	2118
2019	STUDENT	8	14	23	21	26	5	5	52	23	6031
2018	STUDENT	9	16	23	20	23	5	5	48	27	3436

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	STUDENT	1	3	10	26	52	1	7	85	4	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	2	12	31	47	6	0	3	54	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	5	16	43	26	8	0	2	35	21	65
2022	STUDENT-03	7	7	41	34	7	0	4	43	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	9	13	33	32	13	0	0	45	22	30
2020	STUDENT	1	3	11	29	51	3	3	85	4	2109
2019	STUDENT	1	3	12	30	48	2	4	83	5	6016
2018	STUDENT	2	4	14	31	42	2	4	78	7	3425

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	STUDENT	3	5	11	22	48	4	9	80	8	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	10	20	21	34	4	4	7	43	34	45
2022	STUDENT-02	26	26	25	19	3	0	2	22	53	65
2022	STUDENT-03	20	22	30	17	5	0	6	23	45	110
2022	STUDENT-04	25	17	41	7	10	0	0	17	42	30
2020	STUDENT	2	5	13	26	46	4	4	79	7	2111
2019	STUDENT	2	6	13	26	44	4	5	77	9	6032
2018	STUDENT	3	7	17	27	35	4	6	69	12	3433

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	STUDENT	3	6	10	16	41	11	13	75	12	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	6	8	10	31	30	4	11	72	17	50
2022	STUDENT-02	5	17	24	27	20	0	8	51	24	65
2022	STUDENT-03	5	9	21	33	24	0	9	62	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	6	10	29	27	19	5	3	51	17	30
2020	STUDENT	2	4	9	19	46	12	6	80	8	2111
2019	STUDENT	4	7	12	19	41	10	7	73	13	6022
2018	STUDENT	4	9	14	20	37	9	6	67	16	3429

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	STUDENT	4	7	20	21	35	5	8	64	13	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	24	14	27	19	2	4	9	25	44	50
2022	STUDENT-02	39	25	21	8	5	0	2	13	65	65
2022	STUDENT-03	25	26	28	12	5	1	2	17	53	110
2022	STUDENT-04	29	33	18	7	10	3	0	17	64	30
2020	STUDENT	3	7	18	24	37	6	4	68	12	2106
2019	STUDENT	6	11	20	21	32	5	4	59	18	6014
2018	STUDENT	6	13	23	21	26	6	5	53	21	3441

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	STUDENT	4	10	26	22	31	2	4	57	15	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	11	10	26	36	15	0	3	53	21	50
2022	STUDENT-02	5	18	22	39	13	0	3	54	23	65
2022	STUDENT-03	8	11	37	25	14	1	3	42	20	110
2022	STUDENT-04	12	14	26	25	14	3	6	42	28	30
2020	STUDENT	5	13	29	26	24	1	1	52	18	2117
2019	STUDENT	7	14	27	24	24	1	2	50	22	6037

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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	STUDENT	46	20	7	2	1	13	11	87	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	26	23	18	8	6	6	14	61	17	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	19	23	15	16	6	1	41	34	65
2022	STUDENT-03	21	43	13	4	6	5	7	73	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	25	27	17	16	9	3	3	55	27	30
2020	STUDENT	43	20	8	2	2	13	12	84	6	2115
2019	STUDENT	44	24	10	5	3	7	8	80	9	6050
2018	STUDENT	32	28	12	5	3	11	8	75	10	3450

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	STUDENT	73	19	3	3	1	1	0	93	4	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	50	32	0	8	7	2	0	84	16	50
2022	STUDENT-02	33	29	9	17	12	0	0	61	29	65
2022	STUDENT-03	46	38	6	4	5	1	0	84	9	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	27	10	10	9	0	0	71	20	30
2020	STUDENT	69	18	4	4	2	2	1	90	6	2114
2019	STUDENT	62	22	6	6	2	1	0	85	9	6054
2018	STUDENT	57	26	6	7	3	1	0	84	10	3446

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	STUDENT	82	14	2	1	0	97	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	64	27	5	4	0	91	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	46	33	9	9	3	79	12	65
2022	STUDENT-03	53	37	2	7	1	90	8	110
2022	STUDENT-04	50	27	6	14	3	77	17	30
2020	STUDENT	80	14	2	2	1	95	3	2107
2019	STUDENT	69	23	4	4	1	91	5	6049
2018	STUDENT	66	24	5	3	1	90	5	3447

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	STUDENT	71	21	5	2	0	1	1	93	3	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	51	41	2	4	0	2	0	94	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	41	33	11	9	6	0	0	74	16	65
2022	STUDENT-03	47	42	7	2	2	0	0	89	4	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	39	7	4	6	0	0	83	10	30
2020	STUDENT	66	22	6	2	1	1	1	90	4	2108
2019	STUDENT	58	28	7	3	1	1	1	88	5	6057
2018	STUDENT	54	30	9	3	1	2	1	87	4	3451

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	STUDENT	50	23	7	4	2	7	7	85	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	44	22	14	4	2	6	8	77	7	50
2022	STUDENT-02	24	36	16	9	9	3	3	64	19	65
2022	STUDENT-03	29	39	8	10	5	5	2	74	17	110
2022	STUDENT-04	38	19	24	13	6	0	0	57	19	30

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	STUDENT	51	22	7	4	2	8	7	85	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	38	26	14	6	4	4	8	73	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	24	41	13	7	8	4	3	70	16	65
2022	STUDENT-03	33	32	11	11	3	8	2	73	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	38	19	27	13	3	0	0	57	16	30

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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	STUDENT	40	23	13	5	2	3	14	76	8	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	53	24	15	7	2	0	0	77	9	50
2022	STUDENT-02	43	24	21	11	1	0	0	67	12	65
2022	STUDENT-03	49	35	12	3	0	0	1	85	3	110
2022	STUDENT-04	50	17	17	7	6	0	3	69	14	30
2020	STUDENT	45	22	14	5	2	3	9	76	8	2121
2019	STUDENT	43	24	15	6	2	1	8	74	10	6063

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	STUDENT	58	27	7	5	3	0	1	86	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	50	25	6	10	5	0	3	78	16	50
2022	STUDENT-02	34	35	12	11	8	0	0	69	19	65
2022	STUDENT-03	37	33	11	14	4	0	0	70	19	110
2022	STUDENT-04	37	27	19	4	9	0	3	66	14	30
2020	STUDENT	57	27	7	5	2	1	2	85	7	2122
2019	STUDENT	51	29	9	7	3	0	1	80	10	6060
2018	STUDENT	50	31	8	7	3	0	1	82	10	3458

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	STUDENT	69	19	5	3	1	2	1	91	4	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	55	31	6	2	6	0	0	86	8	50
2022	STUDENT-02	43	20	17	12	8	0	0	63	20	65
2022	STUDENT-03	45	33	9	4	8	0	1	78	13	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	23	17	7	9	0	0	67	16	30
2020	STUDENT	68	18	6	2	2	2	2	89	4	2112

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	STUDENT	62	22	8	4	1	1	2	86	5	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	60	22	8	6	4	0	0	82	10	45
2022	STUDENT-02	31	36	15	15	3	0	0	67	17	65
2022	STUDENT-03	43	34	14	6	3	0	0	77	9	110
2022	STUDENT-04	42	27	18	6	6	0	0	69	13	30
2020	STUDENT	64	23	5	3	2	1	1	89	5	2118
2019	STUDENT	58	25	7	5	2	1	1	85	7	6035
2018	STUDENT	56	28	7	5	2	1	1	85	7	3436

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	STUDENT	79	13	2	1	1	1	3	96	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	78	16	0	2	4	0	0	94	6	50
2022	STUDENT-02	55	36	8	2	0	0	0	91	2	65
2022	STUDENT-03	56	36	4	1	2	1	1	93	3	110
2022	STUDENT-04	57	13	23	7	0	0	0	70	7	30

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	STUDENT	71	21	5	3	1	0	0	92	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	57	25	8	5	4	0	0	82	9	50
2022	STUDENT-02	44	24	19	11	1	0	0	68	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	50	25	17	5	3	1	0	76	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	50	17	10	10	9	0	3	69	20	30
2020	STUDENT	70	20	4	3	1	0	1	91	5	2116
2019	STUDENT	64	24	6	4	2	0	0	88	6	6068
2018	STUDENT	62	24	6	5	2	0	0	87	7	3448

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	STUDENT	87	7	1	1	1	0	3	97	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	79	2	2	4	7	0	6	86	12	50
2022	STUDENT-02	66	17	2	3	6	2	4	88	10	65
2022	STUDENT-03	76	12	2	3	4	0	3	92	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	67	10	6	0	6	0	10	86	7	30
2019	STUDENT	83	9	3	1	1	0	3	95	2	6054

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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	STUDENT	59	20	5	1	1	13	1	91	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	45	23	12	8	2	9	2	76	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	28	32	9	14	5	12	0	68	22	65
2022	STUDENT-03	30	36	9	6	7	11	1	74	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	26	19	7	6	7	0	65	14	30
2020	STUDENT	65	18	4	1	2	10	1	92	3	2124
2019	STUDENT	57	23	6	2	1	10	1	90	4	6061
2018	STUDENT	53	26	7	3	1	10	1	87	5	3463

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	STUDENT	54	23	9	3	2	8	1	84	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	26	34	16	5	14	5	0	62	21	50
2022	STUDENT-02	18	42	19	8	11	2	0	61	19	65
2022	STUDENT-03	29	30	16	12	11	0	0	60	24	110
2022	STUDENT-04	28	29	17	17	6	0	3	58	24	30
2020	STUDENT	64	22	5	2	2	6	1	91	3	2121
2019	STUDENT	56	24	8	3	1	7	1	87	5	6053
2018	STUDENT	52	28	9	4	2	6	1	85	6	3452

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	STUDENT	45	21	11	5	3	14	1	77	9	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	17	26	25	14	14	5	0	44	30	50
2022	STUDENT-02	14	26	22	18	14	7	0	42	35	65
2022	STUDENT-03	18	32	21	18	8	3	0	51	27	110
2022	STUDENT-04	10	34	24	20	9	0	3	45	31	30
2020	STUDENT	52	23	7	4	2	11	1	86	7	2119
2019	STUDENT	43	26	11	5	2	12	1	79	8	6045
2018	STUDENT	38	29	11	6	3	12	1	77	10	3449

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	STUDENT	47	27	9	7	3	7	1	80	10	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	32	14	23	18	8	5	0	48	27	50
2022	STUDENT-02	11	33	19	17	19	2	0	44	37	65
2022	STUDENT-03	17	48	18	6	11	0	0	64	17	110
2022	STUDENT-04	24	22	34	10	6	3	0	48	17	30
2020	STUDENT	52	29	6	5	2	6	1	87	7	2121
2019	STUDENT	41	28	11	8	3	8	1	76	12	6056
2018	STUDENT	36	31	11	9	4	9	1	74	14	3457

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	STUDENT	47	18	10	4	3	14	3	79	9	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	30	23	17	16	0	10	5	61	19	50
2022	STUDENT-02	41	24	23	3	3	3	3	69	6	65
2022	STUDENT-03	39	30	16	4	3	6	2	75	8	110
2022	STUDENT-04	42	22	13	10	0	6	7	74	11	30
2020	STUDENT	51	17	11	4	2	12	3	80	8	2118
2019	STUDENT	48	15	8	5	5	16	3	78	12	6062

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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	STUDENT	48	39	8	3	1	2	88	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	32	37	16	12	4	0	69	16	50
2022	STUDENT-02	13	46	13	22	6	0	59	29	65
2022	STUDENT-03	24	47	13	8	6	1	72	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	21	42	20	11	6	0	63	17	30
2020	STUDENT	51	36	6	2	1	3	90	3	2122
2019	STUDENT	45	38	10	4	1	3	85	5	6066
2018	STUDENT	41	40	10	5	1	2	83	7	3440

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	STUDENT	38	33	12	7	3	6	0	76	11	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	17	27	22	16	13	5	0	46	31	45
2022	STUDENT-02	11	28	25	21	16	0	0	39	36	65
2022	STUDENT-03	12	35	23	19	7	3	0	49	27	110
2022	STUDENT-04	18	26	26	21	6	3	0	45	28	30
2020	STUDENT	46	32	9	5	2	6	1	83	7	2114
2019	STUDENT	33	35	13	8	3	7	1	74	12	6034

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	STUDENT	41	28	10	8	4	6	2	75	13	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	28	35	26	6	4	2	0	64	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	30	23	11	13	1	0	53	24	65
2022	STUDENT-03	29	37	13	11	7	3	1	68	18	110
2022	STUDENT-04	21	23	37	6	10	3	0	45	17	30
2020	STUDENT	42	28	11	7	3	6	3	76	12	2116
2019	STUDENT	41	28	11	9	4	4	2	74	14	6055
2018	STUDENT	36	30	12	9	4	5	3	73	14	3446

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	STUDENT	53	30	10	3	1	2	0	86	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	39	32	20	6	2	2	0	72	8	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	37	18	17	6	2	0	57	24	65
2022	STUDENT-03	30	36	16	9	7	2	0	68	16	110
2022	STUDENT-04	27	33	24	7	6	3	0	62	13	30
2020	STUDENT	55	30	9	2	1	3	1	88	3	2117
2019	STUDENT	48	33	11	3	1	3	0	84	4	6039
2018	STUDENT	45	35	12	4	1	3	1	82	5	3440

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	STUDENT	43	23	10	4	2	13	5	80	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	27	30	19	8	6	8	2	64	15	50
2022	STUDENT-02	12	29	22	11	19	6	0	45	32	65
2022	STUDENT-03	16	25	25	8	13	11	2	47	25	110
2022	STUDENT-04	18	13	30	13	13	13	0	36	30	30
2020	STUDENT	45	21	9	4	3	13	5	80	8	2116
2019	STUDENT	39	22	13	6	4	12	5	73	11	6042
2018	STUDENT	34	25	13	6	4	13	5	72	12	3447

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	STUDENT	53	28	8	3	2	5	1	87	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	19	43	18	12	8	0	0	62	20	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	22	23	21	16	0	0	41	36	65
2022	STUDENT-03	20	31	25	12	11	1	0	52	23	110
2022	STUDENT-04	27	16	23	17	13	3	0	45	31	30
2020	STUDENT	55	26	8	3	2	5	1	86	5	2115
2019	STUDENT	48	29	10	5	3	6	1	82	8	6048
2018	STUDENT	42	32	11	5	2	6	1	80	8	3444

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	STUDENT	60	20	9	3	1	1	7	86	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	40	35	8	0	9	0	7	81	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	36	41	18	3	0	0	1	78	3	65
2022	STUDENT-03	46	29	8	3	4	3	7	84	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	51	35	0	3	4	0	7	93	7	30
2020	STUDENT	54	24	9	3	1	1	7	85	5	2123
2019	STUDENT	60	20	8	2	1	1	9	89	3	6052

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	STUDENT	65	16	9	2	1	1	5	87	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	45	36	12	0	2	0	5	85	2	50
2022	STUDENT-02	41	25	23	1	7	2	1	68	8	65
2022	STUDENT-03	50	29	9	4	1	2	6	85	5	110
2022	STUDENT-04	50	10	20	6	7	0	7	65	14	30
2020	STUDENT	59	21	8	3	1	1	6	86	5	2121
2019	STUDENT	56	18	10	3	2	2	9	83	6	6045

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	STUDENT	87	4	1	0	0	1	6	98	0	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	84	5	4	0	4	2	2	92	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	61	17	4	7	3	2	6	85	10	65
2022	STUDENT-03	59	16	5	2	9	4	5	83	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	57	11	10	10	6	3	3	72	17	30
2020	STUDENT	85	4	1	1	1	1	7	97	2	2122
2019	STUDENT	82	5	2	1	1	2	8	97	1	6038

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	STUDENT	79	7	2	0	1	1	9	96	1	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	73	9	10	0	2	0	6	88	2	50
2022	STUDENT-02	65	14	5	1	2	0	12	90	5	65
2022	STUDENT-03	70	9	2	2	4	3	11	92	6	110
2022	STUDENT-04	70	10	0	3	0	0	16	96	4	30
2020	STUDENT	75	11	3	1	1	1	8	95	2	2117
2019	STUDENT	78	6	2	1	1	1	11	96	2	6029

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	STUDENT	32	29	9	8	3	6	13	76	13	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	12	44	12	16	9	7	0	60	27	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	31	12	16	19	0	0	53	35	65
2022	STUDENT-03	19	35	12	19	10	2	2	57	30	110
2022	STUDENT-04	26	24	13	20	13	0	3	52	34	30
2020	STUDENT	41	24	10	4	3	7	10	79	9	2116
2019	STUDENT	39	26	11	6	4	6	8	76	12	6057
2018	STUDENT	34	29	11	7	5	6	8	73	14	3444

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	STUDENT	38	37	12	4	1	5	3	81	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	21	46	19	8	2	4	0	69	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	26	25	21	5	2	0	49	26	65
2022	STUDENT-03	26	45	15	7	7	0	0	71	14	110
2022	STUDENT-04	23	28	21	13	16	0	0	51	29	30
2020	STUDENT	39	37	10	5	1	7	1	82	7	2116
2019	STUDENT	32	39	14	7	2	5	1	75	10	6056
2018	STUDENT	33	37	15	5	2	6	1	75	8	3440

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	STUDENT	62	29	4	3	1	1	1	93	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	39	36	10	7	7	2	0	76	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	27	37	23	7	6	0	0	64	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	31	43	10	9	7	1	0	74	16	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	33	12	10	9	0	0	68	20	30
2020	STUDENT	63	27	5	3	1	2	0	91	4	2109
2019	STUDENT	57	31	6	3	1	1	0	90	4	6032
2018	STUDENT	61	29	4	3	1	1	0	92	4	3435

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	STUDENT	49	33	8	3	1	6	1	88	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	33	42	8	9	0	7	0	81	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	47	16	6	7	2	0	70	14	65
2022	STUDENT-03	30	44	13	8	4	2	0	75	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	33	26	17	10	6	7	0	64	18	30
2020	STUDENT	55	26	7	3	1	7	1	87	5	2117
2019	STUDENT	58	26	8	3	1	4	1	87	4	6057
2018	STUDENT	55	29	7	3	1	5	1	88	4	3445

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	STUDENT	36	21	16	5	2	18	1	70	9	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	23	31	21	10	0	14	0	64	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	17	30	20	9	3	19	2	59	16	65
2022	STUDENT-03	26	28	22	9	4	12	0	61	14	110
2022	STUDENT-04	29	30	17	6	7	8	3	67	15	30
2020	STUDENT	46	25	10	4	2	11	1	81	7	2122

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	STUDENT	53	28	5	4	2	5	4	88	6	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	36	37	12	10	2	0	4	76	12	50
2022	STUDENT-02	24	38	19	6	6	7	0	67	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	37	32	12	5	6	6	3	75	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	47	10	17	13	13	0	0	58	26	30
2020	STUDENT	55	27	6	3	2	4	2	88	6	2117

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	STUDENT	3	3	5	5	46	6	32	82	10	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	0	4	6	10	49	4	27	86	5	50
2022	STUDENT-02	7	8	13	8	47	3	13	67	18	65
2022	STUDENT-03	2	4	12	7	52	6	17	77	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	0	13	26	6	48	3	3	58	14	30

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	STUDENT	14	12	12	1	2	48	10	65	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	10	11	16	2	6	52	2	46	18	45
2022	STUDENT-02	8	15	41	3	6	25	2	31	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	8	20	24	9	6	30	3	41	23	110
2022	STUDENT-04	0	10	39	0	6	44	0	18	11	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	81	15	2	1	0	0	97	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	62	29	4	6	0	0	91	6	50
2022	STUDENT-02	37	37	13	8	5	0	74	13	65
2022	STUDENT-03	39	44	7	4	6	0	83	11	110
2022	STUDENT-04	47	27	13	10	3	0	74	13	30
2020	STUDENT	79	16	3	1	1	1	95	2	2119
2019	STUDENT	73	21	3	1	1	0	95	2	6053
2018	STUDENT	72	22	3	1	1	0	95	2	3438

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	69	22	5	2	1	0	91	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	39	39	10	8	4	0	78	12	50
2022	STUDENT-02	30	32	22	8	8	0	62	16	65
2022	STUDENT-03	35	40	12	8	5	0	75	13	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	20	26	7	3	0	64	10	30
2020	STUDENT	71	21	5	3	1	1	92	4	2118
2019	STUDENT	63	24	7	3	2	0	88	5	6046
2018	STUDENT	60	26	9	3	2	1	86	4	3436

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	67	24	5	3	1	0	91	4	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	37	32	13	11	6	0	69	17	50
2022	STUDENT-02	28	37	19	8	8	0	65	16	65
2022	STUDENT-03	35	43	6	6	9	0	79	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	41	23	26	7	3	0	64	10	30
2020	STUDENT	70	22	4	2	1	1	92	3	2115
2019	STUDENT	62	26	7	3	2	0	88	5	6029
2018	STUDENT	58	29	8	3	1	0	88	5	3426

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	STUDENT	44	21	17	7	3	7	1	71	11	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	43	23	18	6	8	0	2	67	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	27	22	22	12	13	3	1	51	26	65
2022	STUDENT-03	36	30	16	7	4	3	3	71	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	61	12	20	3	4	0	0	73	7	30
2020	STUDENT	48	21	15	6	2	5	1	74	9	2121
2019	STUDENT	42	20	17	9	5	6	2	66	15	6065
2018	STUDENT	38	22	18	9	6	6	1	65	16	3445

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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	STUDENT	70	14	16	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	22	46	31	50
2022	STUDENT-02	15	56	28	65
2022	STUDENT-03	16	53	31	110
2022	STUDENT-04	21	63	16	30
2020	STUDENT	36	25	39	2123
2019	STUDENT	49	18	32	6069
2018	STUDENT	47	18	35	3447

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
2022	STUDENT	0	8	4	3	84	1	850
2022	RO(NRC)-02	0	9	14	10	67	0	10
2022	STUDENT-02	20	9	29	31	10	0	10
2022	STUDENT-03	65	0	6	18	6	6	15
2020	STUDENT	0	7	6	3	82	1	777
2019	STUDENT	0	4	6	3	86	1	3006
2018	STUDENT	0	4	5	4	85	1	1615

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Harassment

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

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	3	97	1240
2022	STUDENT-02	14	86	65
2022	STUDENT-03	11	89	110
2022	STUDENT-04	17	83	30
2020	STUDENT	3	97	2125
2019	STUDENT	6	94	6065
2018	STUDENT	7	93	3450

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	64	36	35
2022	STUDENT-03	36	64	15
2020	STUDENT	56	44	64
2019	STUDENT	65	35	349
2018	STUDENT	68	32	229

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	48	52	35
2022	STUDENT-03	79	21	15
2020	STUDENT	49	51	64
2019	STUDENT	38	62	349
2018	STUDENT	40	60	229

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	1	99	35
2022	STUDENT-03	0	100	15
2020	STUDENT	0	100	64
2019	STUDENT	2	98	349

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	4	96	35
2022	STUDENT-03	0	100	15

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	9	91	35
2022	STUDENT-03	8	92	15
2020	STUDENT	11	89	64
2019	STUDENT	9	91	349
2018	STUDENT	6	94	229

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	11	89	35
2022	STUDENT-03	8	92	15
2020	STUDENT	9	91	64
2019	STUDENT	17	83	349
2018	STUDENT	17	83	230

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	12	88	35
2022	STUDENT-03	0	100	15
2019	STUDENT	3	97	349
2018	STUDENT	2	98	229

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	16	84	35
2022	STUDENT-03	31	69	15
2020	STUDENT	35	65	64
2019	STUDENT	20	80	348
2018	STUDENT	28	72	231

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	14	86	35
2022	STUDENT-03	46	54	15
2020	STUDENT	21	79	64
2019	STUDENT	20	80	348
2018	STUDENT	18	82	230

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	43	57	35
2022	STUDENT-03	75	25	15
2020	STUDENT	36	64	64
2019	STUDENT	32	68	348
2018	STUDENT	30	70	230

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	37	63	35
2022	STUDENT-03	46	54	15
2020	STUDENT	36	64	64
2019	STUDENT	34	66	348
2018	STUDENT	43	57	230

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	7	93	35
2022	STUDENT-03	38	62	15
2020	STUDENT	16	84	64
2019	STUDENT	12	88	348
2018	STUDENT	17	83	230

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	49	51	35
2022	STUDENT-03	38	62	15
2020	STUDENT	56	44	64
2019	STUDENT	54	46	348
2018	STUDENT	63	37	231

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	14	86	35
2022	STUDENT-03	15	85	15
2020	STUDENT	27	73	64
2019	STUDENT	25	75	348
2018	STUDENT	20	80	230

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	35
2022	STUDENT-03	0	100	15
2020	STUDENT	0	100	64
2019	STUDENT	2	98	348

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	14	86	35
2022	STUDENT-03	14	86	15
2020	STUDENT	13	87	64
2019	STUDENT	26	74	348
2018	STUDENT	27	73	230

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	5	95	35
2022	STUDENT-03	0	100	15
2020	STUDENT	16	84	64
2019	STUDENT	8	92	348
2018	STUDENT	8	92	230

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	31	69	35
2022	STUDENT-03	62	38	15
2020	STUDENT	53	47	64
2019	STUDENT	35	65	348
2018	STUDENT	29	71	231

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	23	77	35
2022	STUDENT-03	8	92	15
2020	STUDENT	30	70	64
2019	STUDENT	16	84	348
2018	STUDENT	24	76	231

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	25	75	35
2022	STUDENT-03	0	100	15
2019	STUDENT	12	88	348
2018	STUDENT	10	90	230

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	51	49	35
2022	STUDENT-03	45	55	15
2020	STUDENT	47	53	64
2019	STUDENT	37	63	347
2018	STUDENT	47	53	232

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	35
2022	STUDENT-03	8	92	15
2020	STUDENT	17	83	64
2019	STUDENT	15	85	347
2018	STUDENT	15	85	231

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	35
2022	STUDENT-03	16	84	15
2019	STUDENT	5	95	347
2018	STUDENT	3	97	231

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	3	97	35
2022	STUDENT-03	23	77	15

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	1	99	35
2022	STUDENT-03	8	92	15
2019	STUDENT	3	97	347
2018	STUDENT	4	96	231

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	7	93	35
2022	STUDENT-03	31	69	15
2019	STUDENT	3	97	347
2018	STUDENT	4	96	231

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	14	86	35
2022	STUDENT-03	8	92	15
2019	STUDENT	16	84	347
2018	STUDENT	12	88	232

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	5	95	35
2022	STUDENT-03	15	85	15
2019	STUDENT	7	93	347
2018	STUDENT	6	94	231

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	37	63	35
2022	STUDENT-03	32	68	15
2020	STUDENT	36	64	64
2019	STUDENT	43	57	347
2018	STUDENT	37	63	231

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	28	72	35
2019	STUDENT	17	83	331
2018	STUDENT	21	79	220

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	37	63	35
2019	STUDENT	51	49	331
2018	STUDENT	49	51	221

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	25	75	35
2019	STUDENT	16	84	331
2018	STUDENT	17	83	220

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	2	98	35
2019	STUDENT	6	94	331
2018	STUDENT	11	89	220

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	12	88	35
2019	STUDENT	12	88	331
2018	STUDENT	13	87	220

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	6	94	35
2019	STUDENT	7	93	331
2018	STUDENT	7	93	220

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	3	97	35
2019	STUDENT	6	94	331
2018	STUDENT	6	94	220

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	24	76	35
2019	STUDENT	30	70	331
2018	STUDENT	28	72	220

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	9	91	35
2019	STUDENT	10	90	331
2018	STUDENT	6	94	220

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	34	66	35
2019	STUDENT	23	77	331
2018	STUDENT	29	71	220

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	3	97	35
2019	STUDENT	6	94	331
2018	STUDENT	7	93	220

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	34	66	35
2019	STUDENT	42	58	331
2018	STUDENT	35	65	220

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	35

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	39	61	35
2019	STUDENT	44	56	331
2018	STUDENT	42	58	220

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	35

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	11	89	35
2019	STUDENT	9	91	331
2018	STUDENT	13	87	220

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	STUDENT	21	10	5	1	1	41	20	81	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	16	13	8	9	2	37	14	61	23	50
2022	STUDENT-02	14	5	20	10	10	37	5	32	34	65
2022	STUDENT-03	14	13	13	5	9	36	10	50	26	110
2022	STUDENT-04	25	7	13	16	3	30	6	49	30	30
2020	STUDENT	29	10	6	2	1	36	15	81	7	2123
2019	STUDENT	27	12	10	3	1	30	16	73	9	6057
2018	STUDENT	25	14	10	3	2	33	13	72	9	3453

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	STUDENT	45	27	8	2	1	15	2	87	4	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	26	35	16	6	2	16	0	72	9	50
2022	STUDENT-02	20	28	21	15	6	9	0	53	23	65
2022	STUDENT-03	20	39	14	10	6	9	2	66	18	110
2022	STUDENT-04	31	30	20	10	3	7	0	65	14	30
2020	STUDENT	50	19	8	2	1	16	3	86	4	2116
2019	STUDENT	46	24	10	3	1	13	3	84	5	6052
2018	STUDENT	41	25	10	3	1	16	2	82	6	3447

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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	2	98	1235
2022	STUDENT-02	10	90	65
2022	STUDENT-03	6	94	110
2020	STUDENT	2	98	2121
2019	STUDENT	4	96	6060
2018	STUDENT	3	97	3449

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	46	54	20
2020	STUDENT	44	56	47
2019	STUDENT	50	50	216
2018	STUDENT	55	45	121

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	74	26	20
2020	STUDENT	58	42	47
2019	STUDENT	47	53	216
2018	STUDENT	56	44	121

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	9	91	20
2020	STUDENT	0	100	47
2018	STUDENT	0	100	121

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	7	93	20
2020	STUDENT	11	89	47
2019	STUDENT	10	90	216
2018	STUDENT	11	89	121

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	21	79	20
2020	STUDENT	15	85	47
2019	STUDENT	18	82	216
2018	STUDENT	18	82	123

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	17	83	20
2019	STUDENT	8	92	216
2018	STUDENT	7	93	121

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	33	67	20
2019	STUDENT	30	70	212
2018	STUDENT	25	75	121

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	18	82	20
2019	STUDENT	23	77	212
2018	STUDENT	20	80	121

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	14	86	20
2019	STUDENT	15	85	212
2018	STUDENT	11	89	121

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	11	89	20
2019	STUDENT	11	89	212
2018	STUDENT	7	93	121

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	26	74	20
2020	STUDENT	40	60	47
2019	STUDENT	42	58	212
2018	STUDENT	40	60	123

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	40	60	20
2020	STUDENT	29	71	47
2019	STUDENT	32	68	212
2018	STUDENT	35	65	122

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	7	93	20
2019	STUDENT	5	95	212
2018	STUDENT	7	93	121

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	13	87	20
2019	STUDENT	5	95	212
2018	STUDENT	7	93	121

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20
2018	STUDENT	0	100	121

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	25	75	20
2019	STUDENT	6	94	212
2018	STUDENT	6	94	122

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	100	20
2020	STUDENT	100	47
2018	STUDENT	100	121

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	34	66	20
2020	STUDENT	19	81	47
2019	STUDENT	11	89	212
2018	STUDENT	15	85	122

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	35	65	20
2020	STUDENT	19	81	47
2019	STUDENT	19	81	212
2018	STUDENT	16	84	121

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20
2019	STUDENT	9	91	212
2018	STUDENT	8	92	121

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20
2019	STUDENT	2	98	212

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20
2018	STUDENT	0	100	121

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	4	96	20
2019	STUDENT	2	98	212

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	10	90	20
2020	STUDENT	0	100	47
2018	STUDENT	0	100	121

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	2	98	20
2019	STUDENT	12	88	212
2018	STUDENT	11	89	122

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	12	88	20
2019	STUDENT	5	95	212
2018	STUDENT	4	96	121

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	55	45	20
2020	STUDENT	66	34	47
2019	STUDENT	61	39	212
2018	STUDENT	65	35	122

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	6	94	20
2018	STUDENT	7	93	121

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	47	53	20
2018	STUDENT	46	54	122

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20
2018	STUDENT	10	90	121

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	3	97	20
2020	STUDENT	0	100	47

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	14	86	20
2018	STUDENT	7	93	121

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	21	79	20
2018	STUDENT	24	76	121

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	11	89	20
2018	STUDENT	6	94	121

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	18	82	20
2018	STUDENT	21	79	121

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	15	85	20
2018	STUDENT	4	96	121

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	46	54	20
2020	STUDENT	29	71	47
2018	STUDENT	27	73	121

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	100	20
2020	STUDENT	100	47
2018	STUDENT	100	121

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	65	35	20
2020	STUDENT	55	45	47
2018	STUDENT	47	53	122

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	0	100	20

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	7	93	20
2020	STUDENT	13	87	47
2018	STUDENT	18	82	121

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	STUDENT	26	12	7	1	0	40	13	82	3	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	18	14	8	8	2	38	13	63	20	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	8	23	10	3	36	1	43	20	65
2022	STUDENT-03	9	14	16	4	4	43	8	48	18	110
2022	STUDENT-04	25	9	23	10	3	26	3	48	19	30
2020	STUDENT	31	11	7	2	1	36	12	82	5	2117
2019	STUDENT	30	12	10	2	1	31	15	77	5	6047
2018	STUDENT	28	13	10	1	1	35	12	77	4	3438

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	STUDENT	48	27	6	1	1	14	2	90	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	25	35	12	4	4	20	0	75	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	25	18	27	6	3	21	0	54	12	65
2022	STUDENT-03	20	46	14	5	4	10	0	73	11	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	23	20	7	6	10	0	64	14	30
2020	STUDENT	52	21	8	2	1	15	2	88	3	2113
2019	STUDENT	50	21	9	2	1	14	3	86	3	6048
2018	STUDENT	44	24	10	2	1	17	2	84	3	3437

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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	STUDENT	38	28	15	9	9	0	1	66	19	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	39	33	19	4	5	0	0	71	9	50
2022	STUDENT-02	38	20	29	7	5	0	1	59	11	65
2022	STUDENT-03	54	30	6	5	3	1	2	86	8	110
2022	STUDENT-04	53	18	19	3	3	0	3	73	7	30
2020	STUDENT	43	26	16	8	5	1	0	70	14	2120
2019	STUDENT	32	26	19	11	11	0	1	59	21	6067
2018	STUDENT	27	27	22	11	11	1	1	55	23	3456

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	STUDENT	43	31	17	5	4	0	1	75	9	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	5	24	45	16	8	0	2	29	25	50
2022	STUDENT-02	10	26	28	23	12	0	0	37	35	60
2022	STUDENT-03	10	37	18	19	13	2	2	49	33	105
2022	STUDENT-04	16	37	19	17	6	5	0	56	24	30
2020	STUDENT	42	34	17	5	2	1	1	77	6	2121
2019	STUDENT	48	31	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	6056
2018	STUDENT	40	31	20	6	2	0	1	72	8	3457

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	STUDENT	64	19	8	4	2	0	3	86	6	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	31	44	13	10	0	0	2	76	10	50
2022	STUDENT-02	22	36	24	15	5	0	0	57	19	60
2022	STUDENT-03	21	46	19	7	5	1	2	68	12	105
2022	STUDENT-04	27	37	24	4	9	0	0	63	13	30
2020	STUDENT	64	22	8	3	1	1	2	88	4	2120
2019	STUDENT	65	21	7	3	1	1	2	88	4	6038
2018	STUDENT	56	24	10	5	1	1	3	83	6	3446

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	STUDENT	55	21	11	5	4	1	3	78	10	1230
2022	RO(NRC)-02	15	16	39	10	18	0	2	32	29	50
2022	STUDENT-02	12	16	25	14	31	0	2	28	46	65
2022	STUDENT-03	12	22	24	23	17	1	2	34	41	110
2022	STUDENT-04	17	8	24	24	20	3	4	27	47	30
2020	STUDENT	57	20	11	5	3	2	2	80	8	2117
2019	STUDENT	55	21	12	6	4	1	2	78	10	6046
2018	STUDENT	46	23	16	7	5	1	3	71	12	3443

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	STUDENT	76	11	5	2	1	1	4	92	3	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	29	36	20	2	9	0	4	68	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	31	40	9	12	6	0	1	73	18	65
2022	STUDENT-03	29	42	11	9	6	0	2	73	16	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	24	27	4	3	0	8	63	7	30
2020	STUDENT	74	14	5	2	1	1	3	92	3	2109
2019	STUDENT	74	14	5	2	1	0	4	92	3	6051
2018	STUDENT	67	17	7	2	1	0	5	89	3	3440

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	STUDENT	47	24	15	7	6	0	1	72	13	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	34	22	28	4	12	0	0	56	16	50
2022	STUDENT-02	17	36	18	19	9	0	0	53	28	65
2022	STUDENT-03	28	40	17	7	6	0	1	69	13	110
2022	STUDENT-04	38	33	19	0	7	0	3	74	7	30
2020	STUDENT	39	27	19	9	5	0	1	67	14	2117
2019	STUDENT	50	25	15	6	3	0	1	76	9	6045
2018	STUDENT	47	26	16	6	4	1	1	73	10	3447

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	STUDENT	59	25	8	3	2	1	2	87	5	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	34	28	26	7	4	0	0	62	12	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	26	26	13	16	0	0	45	29	65
2022	STUDENT-03	25	31	26	13	5	0	0	56	18	110
2022	STUDENT-04	31	27	23	13	6	0	0	58	20	30
2020	STUDENT	63	22	9	2	1	1	2	87	4	2117
2019	STUDENT	54	27	11	4	2	1	1	82	6	6052
2018	STUDENT	48	28	14	4	2	1	2	79	6	3445

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	STUDENT	55	25	11	4	2	1	1	82	7	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	23	40	19	6	4	6	2	69	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	14	27	22	16	19	0	3	42	36	65
2022	STUDENT-03	22	32	25	12	8	0	1	55	20	110
2022	STUDENT-04	24	33	33	3	6	0	0	57	9	30
2020	STUDENT	54	27	11	4	2	1	1	82	6	2118
2019	STUDENT	53	26	12	5	2	1	2	81	7	6053
2018	STUDENT	45	28	16	5	2	1	2	76	8	3449

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	STUDENT	47	24	16	6	5	1	1	73	11	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	27	33	21	12	6	2	0	60	19	45
2022	STUDENT-02	23	25	20	16	11	2	3	50	28	65
2022	STUDENT-03	32	30	22	8	6	0	1	63	14	110
2022	STUDENT-04	35	31	24	6	3	0	0	67	9	30
2020	STUDENT	48	28	14	6	3	0	1	77	9	2116
2019	STUDENT	43	27	17	7	4	0	1	71	12	6046
2018	STUDENT	35	29	20	9	5	0	1	65	14	3444

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	STUDENT	69	17	7	3	2	1	2	89	5	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	45	29	10	14	0	2	0	76	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	17	28	25	14	13	0	3	47	28	65
2022	STUDENT-03	37	32	17	5	9	0	0	69	14	110
2022	STUDENT-04	30	14	27	17	6	5	0	46	25	30
2020	STUDENT	71	17	6	3	2	1	1	89	5	2111
2019	STUDENT	62	20	9	4	3	1	1	84	6	6045

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	52	25	13	5	3	1	78	8	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	44	36	12	2	4	2	81	6	50
2022	STUDENT-02	26	26	21	13	11	3	54	24	65
2022	STUDENT-03	40	30	20	3	6	1	71	8	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	30	19	4	3	0	74	7	30
2020	STUDENT	35	28	22	10	5	1	63	15	2116

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	STUDENT	48	31	13	4	3	0	1	80	7	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	45	26	22	5	0	0	2	73	5	50
2022	STUDENT-02	28	42	15	8	3	0	3	72	12	65
2022	STUDENT-03	31	35	17	5	9	1	1	68	15	110
2022	STUDENT-04	39	39	10	13	0	0	0	77	13	30
2020	STUDENT	44	31	16	6	2	0	1	76	8	2114
2019	STUDENT	53	28	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	6035
2018	STUDENT	43	30	17	7	2	1	1	74	9	3439

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	STUDENT	69	16	5	2	3	1	4	89	5	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	66	20	10	2	0	0	2	88	2	50
2022	STUDENT-02	38	43	8	5	4	0	2	83	9	65
2022	STUDENT-03	63	27	2	3	3	1	1	92	6	110
2022	STUDENT-04	67	30	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	30
2020	STUDENT	55	24	12	4	2	0	3	81	6	2123
2019	STUDENT	69	17	8	3	2	0	1	87	5	6034
2018	STUDENT	66	19	9	3	1	0	1	86	5	3433

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	57	25	12	4	2	1	83	6	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	46	26	14	10	4	0	72	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	39	31	14	10	5	1	71	15	65
2022	STUDENT-03	35	39	13	4	7	2	75	12	110
2022	STUDENT-04	42	17	27	3	10	0	59	13	30
2020	STUDENT	40	32	18	7	3	1	73	9	2118

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	STUDENT	83	7	2	1	1	1	5	95	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	76	10	2	4	0	4	4	93	5	50
2022	STUDENT-02	68	16	4	0	2	0	11	94	2	60
2022	STUDENT-03	72	13	2	1	2	1	9	95	3	110
2022	STUDENT-04	69	17	3	0	3	0	8	93	3	30
2020	STUDENT	77	12	4	2	1	0	3	93	3	2116
2019	STUDENT	82	9	3	1	1	1	4	95	2	6034
2018	STUDENT	80	10	3	2	1	1	4	94	2	3443

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	STUDENT	89	4	1	1	1	0	3	96	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	83	6	2	2	2	2	4	94	4	50
2022	STUDENT-02	60	22	6	2	5	0	6	87	7	65
2022	STUDENT-03	70	16	3	3	5	0	2	88	8	110
2022	STUDENT-04	52	20	10	6	6	0	5	76	13	30
2020	STUDENT	89	4	2	1	1	1	3	96	2	2112
2019	STUDENT	84	7	3	1	1	1	3	94	3	6056
2018	STUDENT	82	8	3	2	2	1	3	93	3	3437

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	STUDENT	85	8	3	1	1	1	2	95	2	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	73	27	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	50
2022	STUDENT-02	49	26	14	3	5	0	3	78	8	65
2022	STUDENT-03	61	29	6	2	2	0	0	90	3	110
2022	STUDENT-04	67	22	0	3	3	0	5	94	6	30
2020	STUDENT	86	7	2	1	1	0	2	95	2	2114
2019	STUDENT	74	15	6	2	1	0	2	91	3	6039
2018	STUDENT	72	16	6	3	1	0	2	90	4	3448

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	STUDENT	86	7	2	1	1	1	2	96	3	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	75	8	9	4	4	0	0	83	8	50
2022	STUDENT-02	39	31	17	3	6	0	3	73	10	65
2022	STUDENT-03	63	18	7	4	7	0	1	82	11	110
2022	STUDENT-04	63	10	3	7	13	0	5	76	20	30
2020	STUDENT	86	6	2	2	1	0	2	95	3	2117
2019	STUDENT	79	10	5	2	2	0	2	91	4	6033
2018	STUDENT	75	13	5	3	2	0	2	90	5	3433

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	STUDENT	81	2	1	0	1	1	14	98	1	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	78	5	4	0	2	0	10	93	2	50
2022	STUDENT-02	58	16	8	3	3	0	11	84	7	65
2022	STUDENT-03	54	24	7	4	1	0	10	86	6	110
2022	STUDENT-04	66	7	13	0	3	0	11	82	4	30
2020	STUDENT	80	2	0	1	0	0	17	99	1	2114
2019	STUDENT	79	2	1	0	0	0	17	98	1	6013
2018	STUDENT	71	3	1	1	0	0	24	97	1	3420

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	STUDENT	86	6	3	1	1	1	3	95	2	1230
2022	RO(NRC)-02	90	6	2	0	0	2	0	98	0	50
2022	STUDENT-02	60	26	5	2	0	0	8	93	2	60
2022	STUDENT-03	73	19	4	0	1	0	3	94	2	110
2022	STUDENT-04	69	17	0	0	7	0	7	93	7	30
2020	STUDENT	85	7	3	1	1	1	3	95	2	2124
2019	STUDENT	82	8	3	1	1	0	4	94	2	6031
2018	STUDENT	76	11	5	2	1	0	5	92	3	3440

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	STUDENT	59	15	11	5	8	1	2	76	13	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	48	22	6	4	19	0	0	71	23	50
2022	STUDENT-02	57	21	10	4	5	0	3	80	9	65
2022	STUDENT-03	68	18	6	1	4	0	3	88	5	110
2022	STUDENT-04	59	28	3	0	10	0	0	87	10	30
2020	STUDENT	53	18	12	8	7	0	2	72	16	2122
2019	STUDENT	60	14	9	6	7	1	3	77	13	6053
2018	STUDENT	55	16	11	7	7	0	4	74	14	3450

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	52	25	13	5	2	1	79	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	53	25	12	9	2	0	78	11	50
2022	STUDENT-02	55	28	10	0	2	6	88	2	65
2022	STUDENT-03	59	26	10	1	1	3	88	2	110
2022	STUDENT-04	62	13	17	5	0	3	78	5	30
2020	STUDENT	47	27	16	6	2	1	75	9	2125
2019	STUDENT	58	23	12	4	2	1	82	6	6049
2018	STUDENT	52	26	13	4	3	2	79	7	3445

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	21	51	23	4	1	0	72	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	6	21	52	17	4	0	27	21	50
2022	STUDENT-02	2	26	49	15	6	2	28	22	65
2022	STUDENT-03	2	33	41	15	8	0	36	23	110
2022	STUDENT-04	10	28	46	7	10	0	38	17	30
2020	STUDENT	26	46	21	5	1	0	72	6	2122
2019	STUDENT	34	42	18	4	1	0	77	5	6068
2018	STUDENT	32	42	21	4	1	0	74	5	3463

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	STUDENT	4	9	33	29	24	0	1	54	13	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	10	19	45	21	7	0	0	27	28	50
2022	STUDENT-02	5	17	57	17	3	2	0	20	22	65
2022	STUDENT-03	8	13	52	23	4	0	0	27	21	110
2022	STUDENT-04	6	24	29	25	16	0	0	41	30	30
2020	STUDENT	4	11	32	32	20	0	0	53	16	2119
2019	STUDENT	5	11	30	31	22	0	0	53	17	6040
2018	STUDENT	4	11	31	32	22	0	0	54	15	3439

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	STUDENT	34	38	12	6	3	7	0	77	10	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	16	55	18	7	2	2	0	72	9	50
2022	STUDENT-02	25	40	24	3	6	1	0	66	10	65
2022	STUDENT-03	26	50	9	9	4	2	0	77	13	110
2022	STUDENT-04	34	30	20	7	3	7	0	68	11	30
2020	STUDENT	47	34	9	4	1	4	1	85	6	2123
2019	STUDENT	32	33	16	10	3	6	1	70	13	6055
2018	STUDENT	32	36	14	8	3	7	1	73	12	3461

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	11	26	33	23	7	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	6	31	35	21	7	50
2022	STUDENT-02	13	29	34	18	6	65
2022	STUDENT-03	12	34	32	21	1	110
2022	STUDENT-04	13	30	33	25	0	30

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	STUDENT	63	21	7	1	0	5	2	91	2	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	56	24	11	0	7	0	2	81	7	50
2022	STUDENT-02	37	35	13	5	3	6	1	78	9	65
2022	STUDENT-03	41	29	17	4	4	3	1	73	9	110
2022	STUDENT-04	43	17	20	7	3	7	3	67	11	30
2020	STUDENT	61	23	7	3	1	4	1	88	4	2114

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	STUDENT	49	23	8	12	5	2	1	75	17	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	35	36	14	4	11	0	0	71	15	50
2022	STUDENT-02	31	32	14	9	9	3	1	66	20	65
2022	STUDENT-03	32	33	12	11	9	2	1	66	21	110
2022	STUDENT-04	31	24	19	10	13	3	0	56	24	30
2020	STUDENT	47	24	10	10	6	2	1	72	17	2116

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	STUDENT	61	25	5	5	1	1	1	88	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	56	25	10	5	4	0	0	81	9	50
2022	STUDENT-02	45	38	12	0	2	1	1	86	2	65
2022	STUDENT-03	43	44	5	5	3	0	1	88	7	110
2022	STUDENT-04	44	20	16	13	3	3	0	66	17	30
2020	STUDENT	58	25	6	6	3	2	1	85	9	2122

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	STUDENT	49	35	7	4	2	3	0	87	6	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	30	49	7	10	4	0	0	79	14	50
2022	STUDENT-02	19	38	20	11	11	0	1	57	23	65
2022	STUDENT-03	18	43	20	7	10	1	0	62	17	110
2022	STUDENT-04	27	29	21	6	10	7	0	61	17	30
2020	STUDENT	55	29	7	3	2	3	0	87	5	2122
2019	STUDENT	38	34	15	7	3	4	0	75	10	6060
2018	STUDENT	37	36	13	7	3	4	0	76	10	3458

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT-02	0	67	8	25	0	0	67	25	10
2022	STUDENT-03	8	66	12	6	8	0	74	14	50
2022	STUDENT-04	9	56	18	8	9	0	65	17	10
2019	STUDENT	21	35	18	17	5	5	58	23	23

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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	STUDENT	5	95	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	5	95	50
2022	STUDENT-02	8	92	65
2022	STUDENT-03	13	87	110
2022	STUDENT-04	6	94	30
2020	STUDENT	5	95	2092
2019	STUDENT	8	92	6054

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	65	35	65
2022	STUDENT-03	50	50	15
2020	STUDENT	49	51	102

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	72	28	65
2022	STUDENT-03	73	27	15
2020	STUDENT	77	23	103
2019	STUDENT	74	26	481

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	STUDENT	57	25	8	1	3	0	5	87	5	50
2022	STUDENT-03	31	60	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2020	STUDENT	65	25	3	3	0	0	4	94	3	80
2019	STUDENT	57	31	4	5	1	1	2	90	5	357

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	STUDENT	50	30	6	4	1	3	6	88	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	41	33	8	9	2	2	6	80	12	50
2022	STUDENT-02	30	49	10	3	0	3	5	86	3	65
2022	STUDENT-03	35	46	5	3	3	4	3	88	6	110
2022	STUDENT-04	40	33	7	4	3	10	3	85	8	30
2020	STUDENT	52	27	7	4	2	4	5	86	7	2117

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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	STUDENT	29	43	23	5	1240
2022	RO(NRC)-02	0	78	22	0	50
2022	STUDENT-02	6	80	14	0	65
2022	STUDENT-03	0	84	16	0	110
2022	STUDENT-04	0	83	17	0	30
2020	STUDENT	28	41	24	8	2124

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	STUDENT	61	39	340
2020	STUDENT	58	42	572

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
2022	STUDENT	17	28	15	19	14	3	3	48	36	340
2020	STUDENT	24	26	14	17	14	1	4	52	33	573

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
2022	STUDENT	14	21	13	24	20	4	5	38	48	335
2020	STUDENT	15	21	16	23	18	2	5	39	44	571

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	STUDENT	43	11	5	2	1	9	29	88	5	1235
2022	RO(NRC)-02	57	2	0	0	0	10	31	100	0	50
2022	STUDENT-02	66	8	5	0	0	6	16	94	0	65
2022	STUDENT-03	62	5	1	1	0	3	28	97	1	110
2022	STUDENT-04	63	0	4	0	0	0	34	94	0	30
2020	STUDENT	48	11	5	3	2	7	25	87	6	2116
2019	STUDENT	51	14	8	4	4	3	17	81	9	5999
2018	STUDENT	44	16	10	5	4	4	17	76	11	3445

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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	STUDENT	45	25	8	6	16	410
2022	RO(NRC)-02	6	15	30	40	9	35
2022	STUDENT-02	8	25	37	29	0	45
2022	STUDENT-03	23	29	27	8	12	75
2022	STUDENT-04	15	15	35	30	5	20

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	STUDENT	87	13	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	60	40	45
2022	STUDENT-02	63	37	60
2022	STUDENT-03	48	52	100
2022	STUDENT-04	67	33	30

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	STUDENT	44	56	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	50	50	45
2022	STUDENT-02	38	62	60
2022	STUDENT-03	49	51	100
2022	STUDENT-04	50	50	30

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	STUDENT	57	43	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	58	42	45
2022	STUDENT-02	52	48	60
2022	STUDENT-03	62	38	100
2022	STUDENT-04	65	35	30

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	STUDENT	56	44	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	73	27	45
2022	STUDENT-02	73	27	60
2022	STUDENT-03	64	36	100
2022	STUDENT-04	77	23	30

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	STUDENT	18	82	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	23	77	45
2022	STUDENT-02	37	63	60
2022	STUDENT-03	46	54	100
2022	STUDENT-04	60	40	30

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	STUDENT	35	65	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	47	53	45
2022	STUDENT-02	47	53	60
2022	STUDENT-03	42	58	100
2022	STUDENT-04	53	47	30

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	STUDENT	16	84	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	29	71	45
2022	STUDENT-02	26	74	60
2022	STUDENT-03	31	69	100
2022	STUDENT-04	41	59	30

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	STUDENT	40	60	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	30	70	45
2022	STUDENT-02	37	63	60
2022	STUDENT-03	42	58	100
2022	STUDENT-04	64	36	30

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	STUDENT	18	82	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	21	79	45
2022	STUDENT-02	8	92	60
2022	STUDENT-03	24	76	100
2022	STUDENT-04	25	75	30

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	STUDENT	28	72	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	38	62	45
2022	STUDENT-02	46	54	60
2022	STUDENT-03	43	57	100
2022	STUDENT-04	58	42	30

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	STUDENT	42	58	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	30	70	45
2022	STUDENT-02	23	77	60
2022	STUDENT-03	33	67	100
2022	STUDENT-04	39	61	30

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	STUDENT	3	97	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	18	82	45
2022	STUDENT-02	7	93	60
2022	STUDENT-03	13	87	100
2022	STUDENT-04	10	90	30

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	STUDENT	10	90	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	2	98	45
2022	STUDENT-02	10	90	60
2022	STUDENT-03	3	97	100
2022	STUDENT-04	3	97	30

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	STUDENT	68	12	4	1	2	1	13	92	4	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	74	17	2	2	0	2	2	96	2	45
2022	STUDENT-02	67	20	5	0	2	0	5	93	2	60
2022	STUDENT-03	68	22	4	2	3	0	1	91	5	100
2022	STUDENT-04	77	10	10	3	0	0	0	87	3	30

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	STUDENT	10	18	15	19	23	4	11	49	33	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	10	28	14	23	21	2	2	45	40	45
2022	STUDENT-02	11	18	30	14	22	0	5	37	31	60
2022	STUDENT-03	6	22	23	14	30	2	3	46	30	100
2022	STUDENT-04	13	24	21	16	22	0	3	40	38	30

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	STUDENT	12	24	17	14	19	6	7	38	41	575
2022	RO(NRC)-02	13	26	23	12	15	6	4	30	44	45
2022	STUDENT-02	6	35	23	15	17	0	4	33	43	60
2022	STUDENT-03	13	30	18	16	17	3	3	35	46	100
2022	STUDENT-04	13	30	33	8	7	4	7	17	47	30

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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 - STUDENT

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 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources