2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 37 4 12 9 0 0 76 20 20
2022 Non-shift worker 29 50 4 12 4 0 0 79 17 520
2020 Shift worker 45 36 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2020 Non-shift worker 40 49 3 7 2 0 0 89 8 457

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 57 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 75 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 520
2020 Shift worker 73 16 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 81 14 2 2 1 0 0 96 3 457

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 45 35 8 6 3 1 2 83 10 520
2020 Shift worker 43 51 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 34 49 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 455
2019 Shift worker 72 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 55 35 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 411

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 67 9 0 4 0 0 88 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 31 43 10 12 3 0 0 75 15 515
2020 Shift worker 49 31 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 38 41 10 10 1 0 0 79 11 455
2019 Shift worker 33 32 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 33 45 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 409
2018 Shift worker 36 50 8 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 37 48 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 443

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 37 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 52 34 7 4 2 0 1 87 6 520
2020 Shift worker 61 19 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 50 36 6 6 0 0 1 87 7 454
2019 Shift worker 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 58 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 408

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 Shift worker 56 29 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 33 9 10 5 0 0 76 16 520
2020 Shift worker 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 46 37 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 457
2019 Shift worker 47 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 47 36 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 410
2018 Shift worker 51 34 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 441

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 44 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 38 39 12 8 3 0 0 78 11 520
2020 Shift worker 43 32 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 45 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 457
2019 Shift worker 40 39 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 411
2018 Shift worker 36 50 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 440

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 Shift worker 31 34 16 19 0 0 0 65 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 29 40 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 520
2020 Shift worker 24 55 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 34 40 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 456
2019 Shift worker 32 45 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 29 42 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 411
2018 Shift worker 30 41 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 Non-shift worker 27 43 16 9 4 0 0 70 14 443

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 47 11 8 4 0 0 77 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 43 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 520
2020 Shift worker 39 46 9 5 0 0 0 85 5 19
2020 Non-shift worker 34 46 10 9 1 0 0 80 10 454
2019 Shift worker 40 44 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14
2019 Non-shift worker 30 48 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 410
2018 Shift worker 29 65 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 35 45 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 443

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 59 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 35 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 515
2020 Shift worker 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 55 37 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 457
2019 Shift worker 58 34 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 54 36 5 5 1 0 0 90 6 410
2018 Shift worker 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2018 Non-shift worker 59 35 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 443

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 50 12 4 7 0 0 77 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 37 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 515
2020 Shift worker 46 38 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 457
2019 Shift worker 40 32 21 6 0 0 0 72 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 35 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 13 410
2018 Shift worker 22 58 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 34 44 12 8 3 0 0 78 10 443

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 Shift worker 35 46 12 0 7 0 0 80 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 51 33 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 520
2020 Shift worker 45 37 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 18
2020 Non-shift worker 53 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 455
2019 Shift worker 45 42 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 49 36 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 407
2018 Shift worker 36 50 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 439

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Shift worker 29 26 33 0 11 0 0 55 11 15
2022 Non-shift worker 34 40 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 520
2020 Shift worker 42 45 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 36 42 10 8 2 0 0 79 11 456
2019 Shift worker 54 25 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 36 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 405
2018 Shift worker 22 50 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14
2018 Non-shift worker 37 42 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 443

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 Shift worker 31 26 25 7 4 7 0 61 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 42 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 515
2020 Shift worker 67 19 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 41 38 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 457
2019 Shift worker 65 14 7 7 6 0 0 79 14 15
2019 Non-shift worker 41 36 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 411
2018 Shift worker 36 57 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 36 41 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 440

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 57 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 20
2022 Non-shift worker 35 39 13 9 3 0 1 75 12 520
2020 Shift worker 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 38 45 9 6 1 0 1 83 8 453
2019 Shift worker 32 46 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 37 44 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 407
2018 Shift worker 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 37 42 12 8 2 0 0 79 10 443

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 43 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 520
2020 Shift worker 44 34 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 47 40 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 457
2019 Shift worker 45 42 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 42 41 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 410
2018 Shift worker 44 43 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 444

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 58 4 12 0 0 0 83 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 27 33 21 12 7 0 0 60 19 520
2020 Shift worker 22 59 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 20
2020 Non-shift worker 28 38 20 9 5 0 0 66 14 455
2019 Shift worker 52 36 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 31 37 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 408
2018 Shift worker 44 36 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 26 39 21 11 3 0 0 65 14 444

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 Shift worker 0 40 52 8 0 0 0 8 40 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 26 37 17 7 0 1 24 38 515
2020 Shift worker 5 29 35 25 6 0 0 31 34 20
2020 Non-shift worker 6 18 40 26 9 0 1 36 24 457
2019 Shift worker 7 32 21 13 21 0 5 36 42 15
2019 Non-shift worker 8 23 31 29 9 1 0 38 31 408
2018 Shift worker 0 23 27 22 29 0 0 50 23 14
2018 Non-shift worker 6 20 39 25 9 0 0 35 26 443

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 Shift worker 13 28 45 3 0 0 10 4 46 15
2022 Non-shift worker 18 24 30 18 8 1 3 26 43 515
2020 Shift worker 5 19 39 25 11 0 0 36 24 20
2020 Non-shift worker 9 17 35 27 10 1 1 38 27 456
2019 Shift worker 6 0 42 27 13 5 7 45 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 9 15 36 26 11 2 1 38 25 410
2018 Shift worker 0 27 30 30 7 7 0 39 29 14
2018 Non-shift worker 8 17 34 25 14 0 1 39 26 440

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 Shift worker 9 11 34 27 10 0 10 41 21 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 21 35 22 10 0 0 31 33 520
2020 Shift worker 5 19 40 31 6 0 0 36 24 20
2020 Non-shift worker 6 16 34 33 10 0 0 43 22 454
2019 Shift worker 7 0 46 34 7 5 0 44 8 15
2019 Non-shift worker 4 14 38 32 11 1 0 44 18 410
2018 Shift worker 0 12 37 29 15 7 0 47 13 14
2018 Non-shift worker 7 15 39 30 9 0 0 39 22 441

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 Shift worker 16 13 43 15 0 4 10 17 33 20
2022 Non-shift worker 17 24 29 18 9 1 1 28 42 515
2020 Shift worker 5 15 45 21 14 0 0 35 20 20
2020 Non-shift worker 10 21 31 26 9 0 1 37 32 457
2019 Shift worker 15 11 13 21 20 12 7 52 32 15
2019 Non-shift worker 15 21 34 18 11 1 1 29 36 410
2018 Shift worker 7 14 21 44 7 7 0 55 22 14
2018 Non-shift worker 16 27 33 16 7 0 1 23 43 441

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 Shift worker 4 30 15 37 10 4 0 50 35 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 21 32 23 9 3 3 34 32 520
2020 Shift worker 0 12 25 41 12 6 4 59 13 19
2020 Non-shift worker 5 11 29 33 18 2 2 53 17 455
2019 Shift worker 8 16 5 49 14 8 0 68 26 14
2019 Non-shift worker 14 23 31 18 11 3 0 30 38 407
2018 Shift worker 7 28 21 23 15 7 0 40 37 14
2018 Non-shift worker 12 22 31 22 10 1 2 33 35 442

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 Shift worker 4 26 25 38 6 0 0 44 31 20
2022 Non-shift worker 15 24 33 19 7 1 1 27 40 520
2020 Shift worker 5 4 40 36 6 10 0 46 10 20
2020 Non-shift worker 6 18 42 22 9 2 1 32 25 456
2019 Shift worker 0 6 42 20 26 0 5 49 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 9 18 41 21 8 1 0 30 28 406
2018 Shift worker 0 6 50 23 15 7 0 40 7 14
2018 Non-shift worker 10 19 39 21 9 0 0 31 30 442

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 Shift worker 0 35 28 19 8 0 10 30 39 20
2022 Non-shift worker 8 19 37 25 10 1 1 35 27 520
2020 Shift worker 5 15 65 0 15 0 0 15 20 20
2020 Non-shift worker 7 22 39 23 9 0 1 32 29 457
2019 Shift worker 0 29 33 6 19 0 12 29 33 15
2019 Non-shift worker 10 19 38 22 10 0 0 33 29 408
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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 Shift worker 29 35 19 0 0 0 17 77 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 25 37 18 6 3 5 5 70 11 520
2020 Shift worker 22 48 15 5 0 10 0 78 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 27 36 17 6 3 6 5 71 10 457
2019 Shift worker 54 21 18 0 0 7 0 81 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 32 31 11 10 4 6 5 70 17 408
2018 Shift worker 14 51 14 0 0 14 7 82 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 23 36 15 12 4 6 3 66 17 444

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 Shift worker 63 15 8 7 0 7 0 84 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 54 33 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 520
2020 Shift worker 80 10 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 57 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 454
2019 Shift worker 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 51 31 6 7 3 1 0 83 11 411
2018 Shift worker 43 35 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 49 34 9 4 3 1 0 83 7 443

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 54 35 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 63 31 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 520
2020 Shift worker 86 5 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 65 30 4 1 1 0 0 95 2 456
2019 Shift worker 86 7 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 60 31 4 4 1 0 0 90 5 409
2018 Shift worker 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 60 31 4 4 1 0 0 92 4 443

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 Shift worker 53 36 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 35 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 520
2020 Shift worker 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 455
2019 Shift worker 61 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 48 38 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 410
2018 Shift worker 25 67 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 13
2018 Non-shift worker 46 41 8 4 1 1 0 88 5 443

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 Shift worker 28 35 16 8 7 6 0 66 16 20
2022 Non-shift worker 42 29 8 7 4 6 4 79 12 515

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 Shift worker 28 38 12 8 0 14 0 77 9 20
2022 Non-shift worker 38 30 11 8 4 6 4 75 13 520
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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 Shift worker 22 39 22 0 0 7 10 73 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 53 27 11 4 3 0 3 82 6 520
2020 Shift worker 65 9 5 10 6 0 6 78 16 20
2020 Non-shift worker 54 30 9 2 2 0 3 87 4 456
2019 Shift worker 46 25 21 0 0 0 7 77 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 50 29 10 3 4 1 3 83 7 411

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 Shift worker 42 18 32 0 8 0 0 60 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 38 35 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 520
2020 Shift worker 43 31 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 38 39 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 456
2019 Shift worker 46 21 20 7 0 0 5 71 8 15
2019 Non-shift worker 37 39 10 9 4 1 1 76 13 408
2018 Shift worker 31 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 13
2018 Non-shift worker 41 39 10 8 2 1 1 80 10 442

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 Shift worker 53 28 11 0 8 0 0 81 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 56 27 9 4 3 0 1 83 8 515
2020 Shift worker 53 16 21 6 4 0 0 69 10 20
2020 Non-shift worker 53 31 7 4 2 1 1 86 6 453

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 Shift worker 53 29 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 49 37 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 520
2020 Shift worker 61 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 51 34 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 456
2019 Shift worker 65 20 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 48 33 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 408
2018 Shift worker 47 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
2018 Non-shift worker 48 35 6 8 2 0 0 83 10 438

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 Shift worker 65 22 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 69 22 5 1 1 2 1 93 2 520

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 Shift worker 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 52 27 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 520
2020 Shift worker 63 17 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 57 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 457
2019 Shift worker 58 29 6 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 51 31 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 411
2018 Shift worker 51 34 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2018 Non-shift worker 50 31 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 442

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 Shift worker 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 81 13 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 520
2019 Shift worker 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 84 10 3 1 2 0 0 94 3 407
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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 Shift worker 41 21 27 4 0 7 0 67 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 33 35 13 10 6 3 0 71 16 520
2020 Shift worker 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 58 29 5 3 2 3 0 89 5 456
2019 Shift worker 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 45 32 11 5 4 3 0 80 9 410
2018 Shift worker 29 64 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 41 38 8 8 4 2 0 81 11 444

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 Shift worker 34 16 30 4 15 0 0 50 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 20 29 17 18 15 1 0 50 33 520
2020 Shift worker 57 26 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 47 31 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 456
2019 Shift worker 39 41 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 29 35 15 14 7 0 0 64 21 410
2018 Shift worker 30 56 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 14
2018 Non-shift worker 34 33 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 443

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 Shift worker 34 13 26 8 12 7 0 51 21 20
2022 Non-shift worker 11 24 17 26 20 1 0 36 47 520
2020 Shift worker 46 36 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 19
2020 Non-shift worker 28 35 14 15 5 3 0 65 21 457
2019 Shift worker 32 32 21 0 0 14 0 75 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 16 37 17 17 12 2 0 53 29 409
2018 Shift worker 30 43 21 0 0 7 0 78 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 20 36 17 15 10 2 0 57 26 443

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 Shift worker 44 7 23 4 16 7 0 54 21 20
2022 Non-shift worker 14 27 19 20 18 1 0 42 39 520
2020 Shift worker 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 33 39 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 456
2019 Shift worker 39 18 36 0 0 7 0 61 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 17 36 17 18 11 1 0 54 29 410
2018 Shift worker 7 67 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 18 39 17 16 9 1 0 57 26 444

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 Shift worker 55 29 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 58 26 12 2 1 1 1 85 3 520
2020 Shift worker 76 20 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 62 24 7 3 0 1 2 89 4 457
2019 Shift worker 48 44 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2019 Non-shift worker 57 28 9 1 2 1 1 88 3 411
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 35 15 4 8 4 0 72 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 24 45 14 11 7 0 0 69 18 520
2020 Shift worker 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 41 43 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 456
2019 Shift worker 49 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 27 44 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 410
2018 Shift worker 43 36 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2018 Non-shift worker 36 42 12 7 2 1 0 78 10 437

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 Shift worker 10 37 10 27 4 11 0 53 35 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 24 19 29 21 0 0 30 50 520
2020 Shift worker 32 62 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 21 46 12 15 5 1 0 68 20 452
2019 Shift worker 32 40 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 14 34 18 21 13 1 0 48 34 409

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 Shift worker 22 42 25 4 4 4 0 66 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 36 39 12 7 4 2 0 77 11 520
2020 Shift worker 55 25 5 11 0 4 0 83 12 20
2020 Non-shift worker 47 32 11 7 1 1 1 81 8 454
2019 Shift worker 58 29 0 6 6 0 0 87 13 15
2019 Non-shift worker 44 37 7 7 2 1 1 83 10 410
2018 Shift worker 29 64 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 53 33 6 4 2 1 1 88 6 438

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 Shift worker 26 41 21 8 0 4 0 70 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 31 39 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 520
2020 Shift worker 66 19 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 48 38 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 452
2019 Shift worker 72 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 46 36 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 407
2018 Shift worker 43 49 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 52 33 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 436

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 Shift worker 20 35 33 4 0 8 0 59 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 20 24 19 11 8 14 4 53 23 520
2020 Shift worker 40 27 4 11 5 4 10 77 19 20
2020 Non-shift worker 29 25 17 9 4 11 4 64 16 456
2019 Shift worker 25 27 13 7 6 21 0 66 18 15
2019 Non-shift worker 22 29 15 13 8 10 4 59 24 410
2018 Shift worker 30 20 29 15 0 7 0 53 16 14
2018 Non-shift worker 29 25 15 12 7 9 3 61 21 438

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 Shift worker 34 31 13 19 0 4 0 67 19 20
2022 Non-shift worker 20 42 16 13 8 1 0 63 21 520
2020 Shift worker 51 26 11 6 0 7 0 82 6 18
2020 Non-shift worker 30 42 13 10 3 1 0 74 13 456
2019 Shift worker 58 22 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 27 38 14 14 6 1 0 66 20 409
2018 Shift worker 36 49 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 14
2018 Non-shift worker 28 41 13 11 6 2 0 70 17 437

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 Shift worker 70 11 0 0 0 4 15 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 42 26 16 5 6 2 4 72 11 520
2020 Shift worker 64 20 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 48 24 15 5 4 1 4 75 9 457
2019 Shift worker 72 13 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 52 26 12 4 4 0 3 80 8 409

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 Shift worker 63 19 0 4 0 4 10 95 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 51 24 10 6 4 2 3 79 10 520
2020 Shift worker 48 36 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 55 23 13 4 1 0 3 81 6 457
2019 Shift worker 58 13 15 7 6 0 0 71 14 15
2019 Non-shift worker 53 23 13 4 2 1 4 80 6 408

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 Shift worker 66 11 0 0 0 13 10 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 71 10 3 3 2 6 5 91 5 520
2020 Shift worker 80 9 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 81 8 3 1 2 2 5 95 3 454
2019 Shift worker 82 6 0 0 6 5 0 93 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 83 6 2 1 1 3 4 96 2 408

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 Shift worker 62 11 0 0 0 8 19 100 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 72 8 3 1 2 3 10 93 3 520
2020 Shift worker 84 0 5 0 0 0 11 94 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 77 9 4 1 1 1 7 94 2 456
2019 Shift worker 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 84 4 2 0 1 1 8 97 1 408

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 Shift worker 18 34 21 16 8 4 0 54 24 20
2022 Non-shift worker 25 32 12 16 12 2 2 58 29 520
2020 Shift worker 29 40 21 0 10 0 0 68 10 20
2020 Non-shift worker 28 31 15 12 10 2 2 62 22 457
2019 Shift worker 47 7 32 0 14 0 0 55 14 15
2019 Non-shift worker 27 29 12 17 12 1 2 57 30 411
2018 Shift worker 21 58 6 7 8 0 0 79 15 14
2018 Non-shift worker 26 31 15 11 12 3 3 60 24 436

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 Shift worker 35 21 32 8 0 4 0 58 9 20
2022 Non-shift worker 22 41 20 10 5 1 0 64 15 520
2020 Shift worker 46 43 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 30 47 12 7 1 2 0 79 9 456
2019 Shift worker 25 32 35 0 0 7 0 62 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 22 54 10 9 3 3 0 78 12 411
2018 Shift worker 29 58 6 0 0 7 0 93 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 26 45 17 7 3 3 0 73 10 436

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 Shift worker 35 30 24 7 0 4 0 67 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 41 15 9 6 1 0 70 16 520
2020 Shift worker 65 24 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 39 42 10 6 1 1 0 82 7 453
2019 Shift worker 54 26 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 Non-shift worker 38 41 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 408
2018 Shift worker 37 56 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 46 41 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 440

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 Shift worker 10 73 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 41 14 9 3 5 0 73 13 520
2020 Shift worker 64 24 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 42 37 11 6 1 3 0 81 7 456
2019 Shift worker 73 14 6 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 50 34 9 4 1 2 0 86 5 408
2018 Shift worker 44 49 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 47 37 11 2 1 2 0 85 3 441

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 Shift worker 20 21 29 8 5 17 0 49 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 20 22 25 11 6 16 1 51 20 520
2020 Shift worker 39 30 16 0 6 9 0 76 7 20
2020 Non-shift worker 29 29 20 10 3 8 0 64 14 456

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 Shift worker 27 35 16 11 0 0 10 69 13 20
2022 Non-shift worker 37 37 10 6 4 4 3 79 11 520
2020 Shift worker 60 13 12 5 5 0 5 77 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 48 28 10 6 1 4 2 81 8 456

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 Shift worker 0 14 5 15 13 11 42 61 29 20
2022 Non-shift worker 2 5 13 7 42 5 25 71 10 520

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 Shift worker 10 17 29 0 0 44 0 48 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 15 22 4 6 45 4 40 18 520

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 49 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 47 38 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 520
2020 Shift worker 75 15 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 65 29 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 457
2019 Shift worker 65 22 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 60 30 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 408
2018 Shift worker 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 58 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 441

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 22 16 15 0 0 0 69 15 20
2022 Non-shift worker 35 36 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 520
2020 Shift worker 75 14 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 59 28 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 455
2019 Shift worker 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 44 30 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 409
2018 Shift worker 43 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 46 34 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 440

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 26 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 31 37 13 13 6 1 0 68 19 520
2020 Shift worker 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 55 33 5 5 2 1 0 89 7 453
2019 Shift worker 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 43 32 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 408
2018 Shift worker 50 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 439

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 Shift worker 37 23 4 13 22 0 0 61 35 20
2022 Non-shift worker 34 25 16 13 8 3 0 61 22 520
2020 Shift worker 71 8 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 52 26 11 5 5 2 0 79 9 457
2019 Shift worker 32 40 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 38 29 15 9 7 3 0 69 16 410
2018 Shift worker 36 36 13 8 0 7 0 78 8 14
2018 Non-shift worker 40 26 20 8 5 1 0 67 13 440
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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 Shift worker 31 47 22 20
2022 Non-shift worker 31 37 32 520
2020 Shift worker 10 63 27 20
2020 Non-shift worker 14 53 33 457
2019 Shift worker 13 59 28 15
2019 Non-shift worker 20 43 37 410
2018 Shift worker 13 50 37 14
2018 Non-shift worker 16 47 37 443

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 Non-shift worker 9 34 42 7 2 7 155
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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 Non-shift worker 8 92 520
2020 Shift worker 0 100 20
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 457

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 40
2020 Non-shift worker 38 62 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 70 30 40
2020 Non-shift worker 58 42 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 28

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 40

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 35 65 40
2020 Non-shift worker 33 67 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 40
2020 Non-shift worker 45 55 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 41 59 40
2020 Non-shift worker 26 74 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 40 60 40
2020 Non-shift worker 34 66 28

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 Non-shift worker 25 75 40

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 60 40 40
2020 Non-shift worker 68 32 28

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 40
2020 Non-shift worker 23 77 28

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 28

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 40
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 28

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 46 54 40
2020 Non-shift worker 52 48 28

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 40
2020 Non-shift worker 18 82 28

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 40

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 Non-shift worker 45 55 40
2020 Non-shift worker 49 51 28

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 Non-shift worker 14 86 40
2020 Non-shift worker 33 67 28

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 40
2020 Non-shift worker 19 81 28

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

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 Non-shift worker 9 91 40

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

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 Non-shift worker 12 88 40
2020 Non-shift worker 24 76 28

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 40

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 Non-shift worker 38 62 40
2020 Non-shift worker 29 71 28

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 40

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 Non-shift worker 25 75 40

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 Non-shift worker 5 95 40

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 40

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 Non-shift worker 9 91 40

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 Non-shift worker 12 88 40

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 40

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 40

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 40

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 Non-shift worker 36 64 40

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 40

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 Non-shift worker 45 55 40

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 40

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 Non-shift worker 55 45 40

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 40

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 Non-shift worker 9 91 40

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 Non-shift worker 12 14 13 4 4 43 10 55 17 520
2020 Shift worker 20 14 11 0 0 39 15 76 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 19 13 15 5 2 38 7 59 14 456
2019 Shift worker 15 13 28 0 0 31 14 50 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 19 15 13 7 4 34 9 59 18 410
2018 Shift worker 15 13 15 0 0 50 8 65 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 21 15 14 5 4 33 9 62 15 444

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 Shift worker 31 32 19 3 4 11 0 71 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 27 37 13 5 4 12 2 75 10 520
2020 Shift worker 55 14 10 6 0 14 0 81 7 20
2020 Non-shift worker 38 32 14 4 1 9 0 78 6 454
2019 Shift worker 73 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 39 32 11 5 2 10 1 80 8 410
2018 Shift worker 37 40 16 0 0 7 0 83 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 39 33 15 5 1 6 0 77 7 444
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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 Shift worker 0 100 20
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 520
2018 Shift worker 0 100 14
2018 Non-shift worker 3 97 441

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 35 65 30

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 73 27 30

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 30

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 30

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 30

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 30

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 30

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 30

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 30

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 30

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 30

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 30
2018 Non-shift worker 39 61 13

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 Non-shift worker 38 62 30

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 30

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 30

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 Non-shift worker 45 55 30
2018 Non-shift worker 64 36 13

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 30

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 30

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 30

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 30

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 20 80 30

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 33 67 30

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 30
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 13

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 Non-shift worker 62 38 30

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 30

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 12 15 14 3 3 44 9 56 13 520
2020 Shift worker 27 15 5 0 0 37 16 89 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 20 12 17 2 2 41 6 61 7 454
2019 Shift worker 7 6 20 0 6 46 14 34 16 15
2019 Non-shift worker 21 12 14 2 1 42 8 66 6 411
2018 Shift worker 22 13 16 0 0 42 8 69 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 22 13 15 0 1 38 11 67 3 442

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 Non-shift worker 26 35 16 5 3 14 2 71 10 520
2020 Shift worker 50 19 5 6 0 20 0 86 8 20
2020 Non-shift worker 40 29 16 3 1 11 1 78 4 456
2019 Shift worker 62 24 0 6 0 7 0 93 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 40 32 12 2 1 12 2 83 3 409
2018 Shift worker 44 40 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 39 35 14 2 0 8 1 82 2 444

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Non-shift worker 0 0 20 10 40 30 0 0 72 10
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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 Shift worker 56 4 32 5 0 0 4 62 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 46 26 12 7 7 0 1 73 15 515
2020 Shift worker 62 23 4 6 5 0 0 85 11 19
2020 Non-shift worker 55 29 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 457
2019 Shift worker 80 6 7 0 6 0 0 86 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 50 30 10 4 5 0 1 80 10 408
2018 Shift worker 55 22 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2018 Non-shift worker 42 31 15 6 4 0 0 74 11 441

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 Shift worker 9 30 34 20 8 0 0 38 28 20
2022 Non-shift worker 9 25 27 17 21 0 0 35 38 515
2020 Shift worker 21 32 11 31 4 0 0 53 35 19
2020 Non-shift worker 11 25 30 23 10 0 0 36 34 457
2019 Shift worker 26 24 21 14 15 0 0 50 29 15
2019 Non-shift worker 13 29 29 16 11 0 1 43 27 408
2018 Shift worker 32 24 30 7 8 0 0 56 14 13
2018 Non-shift worker 9 24 31 23 13 0 0 33 36 441

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 Shift worker 37 10 40 4 9 0 0 48 12 20
2022 Non-shift worker 13 29 26 17 15 0 0 42 32 520
2020 Shift worker 23 41 11 14 12 0 0 64 25 19
2020 Non-shift worker 20 31 29 12 8 0 0 51 20 457
2019 Shift worker 32 25 28 7 7 0 0 58 15 15
2019 Non-shift worker 19 36 22 14 7 0 1 56 21 409
2018 Shift worker 32 24 37 8 0 0 0 56 8 13
2018 Non-shift worker 13 36 27 15 8 0 1 50 23 440

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 Shift worker 4 47 25 4 20 0 0 51 24 20
2022 Non-shift worker 12 21 27 20 18 1 1 34 39 520
2020 Shift worker 34 15 21 19 11 0 0 49 29 19
2020 Non-shift worker 20 24 32 13 10 1 1 45 23 453
2019 Shift worker 33 38 14 0 15 0 0 71 15 15
2019 Non-shift worker 14 25 30 15 14 0 1 40 30 408
2018 Shift worker 40 32 7 14 8 0 0 72 22 13
2018 Non-shift worker 10 29 25 20 16 0 0 39 36 439

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 Shift worker 48 30 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 27 30 19 11 11 0 1 58 22 520
2020 Shift worker 34 41 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 19
2020 Non-shift worker 29 32 18 12 7 0 1 62 20 455
2019 Shift worker 64 14 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 35 30 19 8 6 0 1 66 14 409
2018 Shift worker 64 0 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 13
2018 Non-shift worker 27 30 24 10 8 0 0 58 17 442

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 Shift worker 52 12 32 0 4 0 0 64 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 23 29 22 12 13 0 0 52 25 520
2020 Shift worker 36 33 12 9 10 0 0 69 19 20
2020 Non-shift worker 22 32 22 15 9 0 0 54 24 456
2019 Shift worker 32 32 21 7 7 0 0 64 15 15
2019 Non-shift worker 30 27 23 12 8 0 1 57 20 410
2018 Shift worker 40 25 14 22 0 0 0 64 22 13
2018 Non-shift worker 27 23 27 13 10 0 0 50 23 438

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 Shift worker 53 11 28 4 4 0 0 64 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 22 33 22 12 10 1 1 55 23 520
2020 Shift worker 57 20 6 0 5 5 6 87 6 19
2020 Non-shift worker 34 35 19 10 2 1 1 70 11 454
2019 Shift worker 58 21 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 30 37 19 9 3 0 1 68 12 406
2018 Shift worker 50 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 31 35 21 6 5 1 1 68 11 443

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 Shift worker 24 26 28 7 4 0 10 55 13 20
2022 Non-shift worker 16 28 26 14 15 0 1 44 29 520
2020 Shift worker 42 30 22 0 5 0 0 73 5 19
2020 Non-shift worker 31 35 20 10 2 1 0 67 13 454
2019 Shift worker 32 40 20 0 7 0 0 72 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 24 33 27 9 6 0 1 58 15 409
2018 Shift worker 57 23 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 26 33 25 11 4 0 1 60 15 443

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 Shift worker 28 35 29 4 4 0 0 63 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 24 35 18 11 12 0 1 59 22 520
2020 Shift worker 51 39 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 37 35 19 7 2 0 0 72 9 450
2019 Shift worker 31 47 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 29 33 23 9 5 0 1 63 14 406
2018 Shift worker 59 21 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 32 36 18 10 3 0 1 68 14 443

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 Shift worker 24 22 24 8 12 0 10 51 22 20
2022 Non-shift worker 35 33 13 8 8 1 1 70 16 515
2020 Shift worker 56 27 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 46 27 15 6 5 0 1 73 11 455
2019 Shift worker 39 34 19 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 39 30 16 7 6 0 1 70 13 409

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 10 25 11 8 0 10 51 22 20
2022 Non-shift worker 44 28 15 8 4 0 0 73 11 520
2020 Shift worker 36 27 26 0 11 0 0 63 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 27 29 25 13 5 0 0 56 19 454

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 Shift worker 25 24 32 5 4 0 10 55 10 20
2022 Non-shift worker 28 33 18 11 8 1 1 62 19 520
2020 Shift worker 43 18 30 4 5 0 0 61 9 20
2020 Non-shift worker 29 37 20 10 3 1 0 67 13 452
2019 Shift worker 23 42 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 38 30 20 6 4 0 1 69 11 405
2018 Shift worker 51 14 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 31 35 20 9 3 0 1 67 13 442

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 Shift worker 67 12 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 56 25 9 3 2 1 4 85 6 515
2020 Shift worker 68 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 47 32 13 6 2 1 1 79 7 456
2019 Shift worker 73 14 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 64 21 9 2 1 0 2 87 4 403
2018 Shift worker 74 20 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 69 16 8 2 1 0 2 88 4 439

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 48 39 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 47 35 12 2 2 0 1 84 4 520
2020 Shift worker 53 27 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 36 38 18 5 2 0 0 75 7 456

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 Shift worker 54 21 11 0 0 0 13 87 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 73 12 4 1 2 1 7 92 4 520
2020 Shift worker 73 21 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 73 15 4 2 2 1 4 93 3 454
2019 Shift worker 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 80 9 2 1 1 0 6 96 2 407
2018 Shift worker 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 82 9 4 1 0 0 4 95 1 443

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 Shift worker 52 14 14 0 0 7 13 83 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 79 8 5 2 2 2 4 92 3 520
2020 Shift worker 90 5 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 85 7 4 1 1 1 1 94 2 457
2019 Shift worker 82 0 6 0 6 0 5 86 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 78 11 3 2 2 1 4 93 4 409
2018 Shift worker 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 79 10 4 1 2 0 4 93 3 443

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 Shift worker 56 14 13 0 0 0 17 84 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 62 26 6 3 2 0 1 89 4 520
2020 Shift worker 76 14 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 70 19 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 452
2019 Shift worker 60 21 12 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 55 26 12 2 2 1 2 83 4 408
2018 Shift worker 57 14 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 54 27 11 4 1 0 2 83 6 442

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 Shift worker 66 13 4 7 0 0 10 88 8 20
2022 Non-shift worker 59 20 9 5 4 0 2 81 10 520
2020 Shift worker 83 11 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 68 17 9 4 2 0 1 86 5 457
2019 Shift worker 68 14 6 12 0 0 0 81 12 15
2019 Non-shift worker 58 19 10 7 4 1 1 78 11 407
2018 Shift worker 58 21 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 51 27 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 440

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 Shift worker 67 10 10 0 0 0 13 89 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 61 16 5 3 1 0 13 89 6 515
2020 Shift worker 81 10 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 63 17 6 2 0 0 11 91 2 455
2019 Shift worker 71 16 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 14
2019 Non-shift worker 53 22 8 1 1 0 14 87 3 408
2018 Shift worker 79 0 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 49 21 7 3 2 0 18 86 5 438

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 Shift worker 66 4 21 0 0 0 10 77 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 70 17 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 515
2020 Shift worker 74 17 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 74 19 3 1 0 0 2 95 1 457
2019 Shift worker 73 20 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 67 20 7 1 1 0 4 90 2 405
2018 Shift worker 87 6 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 60 23 10 3 1 0 4 86 4 439

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 Shift worker 83 8 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 78 11 5 2 1 0 2 91 4 520
2020 Shift worker 62 29 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 19
2020 Non-shift worker 81 11 3 2 2 0 0 93 3 456
2019 Shift worker 68 13 11 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 78 13 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 408
2018 Shift worker 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 82 10 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 442

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 58 25 7 0 0 0 10 92 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 51 28 14 2 3 0 1 80 5 520
2020 Shift worker 40 23 28 4 5 0 0 63 9 20
2020 Non-shift worker 43 33 15 5 2 1 0 77 7 457
2019 Shift worker 53 36 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2019 Non-shift worker 51 34 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 408
2018 Shift worker 44 23 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 50 27 15 4 2 0 2 79 6 443

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 38 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 5 25 46 18 6 0 0 30 24 520
2020 Shift worker 15 32 42 6 5 0 0 47 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 11 31 42 15 1 0 0 42 16 457
2019 Shift worker 12 32 41 7 7 0 0 45 15 15
2019 Non-shift worker 10 37 38 11 3 0 0 48 14 411
2018 Shift worker 23 50 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 14
2018 Non-shift worker 10 28 43 15 3 0 0 39 18 443

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 Shift worker 0 11 23 30 36 0 0 66 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 8 23 46 15 7 0 0 22 32 520
2020 Shift worker 11 28 9 46 6 0 0 52 39 19
2020 Non-shift worker 8 22 41 22 5 0 0 27 31 456
2019 Shift worker 0 6 50 39 5 0 0 44 6 15
2019 Non-shift worker 6 20 41 24 8 0 0 32 26 407
2018 Shift worker 0 13 43 21 23 0 0 44 13 14
2018 Non-shift worker 7 20 42 24 7 0 0 31 27 437

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 Shift worker 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 20
2022 Non-shift worker 32 47 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 515
2020 Shift worker 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2020 Non-shift worker 59 36 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 456
2019 Shift worker 37 20 35 0 0 7 0 62 0 15
2019 Non-shift worker 23 50 14 8 3 1 0 74 11 409
2018 Shift worker 16 46 8 7 0 22 0 80 10 13
2018 Non-shift worker 16 39 20 15 6 4 0 57 22 440

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 45 27 18 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 28 39 21 5 520

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 Shift worker 59 18 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 20
2022 Non-shift worker 56 29 7 4 2 2 1 87 6 520
2020 Shift worker 57 31 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 56 29 10 2 2 2 0 86 4 455

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 Shift worker 56 18 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 49 29 7 10 4 1 0 79 14 520
2020 Shift worker 44 24 4 16 11 0 0 68 28 20
2020 Non-shift worker 44 30 10 10 5 1 0 74 15 457

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 Shift worker 59 21 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 20
2022 Non-shift worker 61 27 4 5 3 0 0 88 7 520
2020 Shift worker 53 15 20 0 11 0 0 68 11 20
2020 Non-shift worker 57 30 6 5 1 1 0 87 6 456

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 Shift worker 33 24 35 4 0 4 0 59 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 23 39 15 15 7 1 0 63 22 520
2020 Shift worker 56 19 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 40 36 13 9 2 1 0 76 10 455
2019 Shift worker 45 14 33 7 0 0 0 59 7 15
2019 Non-shift worker 19 43 17 14 6 1 0 63 20 410
2018 Shift worker 30 42 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 Non-shift worker 18 39 22 12 6 3 0 58 19 442

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 15 52 13 14 6 1 0 68 20 255
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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 Shift worker 31 69 20
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 515
2020 Shift worker 21 79 20
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 453
2019 Shift worker 26 74 15
2019 Non-shift worker 14 86 410

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 Non-shift worker 62 38 55

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 83 17 55

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 Non-shift worker 38 35 10 8 4 0 5 77 12 50

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 Shift worker 53 42 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 47 35 4 5 2 3 4 88 7 520
2020 Shift worker 53 31 6 6 0 4 0 88 6 20
2020 Non-shift worker 54 29 6 5 1 2 3 87 7 454
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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 Shift worker 0 79 17 4 20
2022 Non-shift worker 7 79 12 2 520
2020 Shift worker 11 78 6 5 20
2020 Non-shift worker 7 71 19 2 457

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 Non-shift worker 47 53 35

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 Non-shift worker 26 20 20 14 11 3 6 50 27 35

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 Non-shift worker 5 10 10 13 27 3 32 24 61 35

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 Shift worker 55 14 0 4 0 0 27 95 5 20
2022 Non-shift worker 48 10 5 2 2 3 29 86 7 520
2020 Shift worker 58 11 0 0 0 0 31 100 0 20
2020 Non-shift worker 57 11 6 5 2 1 17 83 9 457
2019 Shift worker 61 6 6 7 0 0 19 83 9 15
2019 Non-shift worker 57 15 9 5 6 0 8 78 12 407
2018 Shift worker 65 7 15 0 0 0 13 83 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 60 12 8 6 4 1 9 81 11 442
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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 Non-shift worker 62 6 0 2 31 170

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 Non-shift worker 32 68 175

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 Non-shift worker 48 52 175

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 Non-shift worker 78 22 175

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 Non-shift worker 59 41 175

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 Non-shift worker 36 64 175

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 Non-shift worker 36 64 175

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 Non-shift worker 15 85 175

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 Non-shift worker 16 84 175

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 Non-shift worker 13 87 175

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 Non-shift worker 24 76 175

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 Non-shift worker 28 72 175

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 175

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 175

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 Non-shift worker 77 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 170

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 Non-shift worker 7 19 14 16 34 5 5 55 29 175

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 Non-shift worker 11 33 15 15 22 3 1 39 46 175
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