2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 104. What is your current employee status?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	51	4	13	5	79	18	515
2022	Term	50	41	4	0	4	91	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	48	3	7	2	88	9	448

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	73	20	3	2	1	93	3	515
2022	Term	74	21	4	0	0	96	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	81	14	2	2	1	95	3	448

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	36	8	6	3	1	2	83	10	515
2022	Term	54	34	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	49	9	8	1	0	0	83	8	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	34	4	4	2	0	0	90	6	413

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	44	10	12	3	0	75	15	515
2022	Term	38	39	10	4	9	0	77	13	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	41	10	9	1	0	80	11	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	44	9	9	2	0	79	12	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	48	6	7	2	0	85	9	432
2018	Term	46	29	0	19	0	5	80	20	20

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	34	8	4	2	0	1	86	6	515
2022	Term	58	28	10	0	0	4	0	90	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	36	7	7	0	0	1	86	7	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	32	5	4	2	0	0	90	5	410

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	32	9	10	5	75	16	515
2022	Term	42	48	0	11	0	89	11	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	37	8	8	1	83	9	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	36	6	7	3	83	10	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	37	7	8	3	82	11	430
2018	Term	61	30	5	0	4	91	4	20

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	39	12	8	3	77	11	515
2022	Term	48	41	11	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	37	11	5	2	82	7	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	41	9	6	3	82	9	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	43	10	4	3	83	7	429
2018	Term	51	29	9	6	5	80	11	20

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	39	11	13	8	68	21	515
2022	Term	28	56	10	6	0	84	6	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	41	12	10	4	75	13	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	42	13	11	5	71	16	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	41	16	10	4	69	14	432
2018	Term	33	46	20	0	0	80	0	20

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	42	9	12	4	75	16	515
2022	Term	42	54	0	4	0	96	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	45	10	8	1	80	10	444
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	48	11	10	2	77	12	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	45	11	7	2	80	9	432
2018	Term	41	40	9	10	0	81	10	20

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	35	5	5	2	88	7	515
2022	Term	43	57	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	37	5	2	0	92	2	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	36	4	5	1	90	6	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	35	4	2	1	93	3	432
2018	Term	50	50	0	0	0	100	0	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	38	12	10	7	0	70	17	515
2022	Term	41	44	5	11	0	0	84	11	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	43	10	7	3	0	81	10	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	40	12	8	5	0	75	13	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	44	13	8	3	0	77	11	433
2018	Term	49	35	10	0	0	5	89	0	19

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	33	12	3	3	83	5	515
2022	Term	54	35	11	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	36	7	3	1	89	4	444
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	37	10	2	2	86	4	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	37	9	2	1	88	4	428
2018	Term	64	16	9	11	0	80	11	20

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	41	11	10	6	73	16	515
2022	Term	48	31	14	6	0	80	6	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	41	10	8	2	79	11	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	41	10	9	4	77	13	407
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	41	12	8	2	78	10	432
2018	Term	46	37	8	9	0	83	9	20

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	41	10	10	5	75	15	510
2022	Term	41	38	20	0	0	80	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	36	13	5	3	79	8	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	35	12	7	4	76	12	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	42	13	6	3	78	9	430
2018	Term	41	37	13	4	5	78	9	20

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	40	13	9	4	1	74	13	515
2022	Term	40	45	10	4	0	0	85	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	44	10	7	1	1	83	8	443
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	45	11	6	3	0	81	9	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	41	11	7	2	0	80	10	432
2018	Term	31	51	9	9	0	0	82	9	20

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	40	10	6	3	81	9	515
2022	Term	71	18	6	4	0	89	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	40	9	4	2	86	5	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	42	10	4	2	84	6	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	40	9	5	2	84	7	433
2018	Term	51	34	4	11	0	85	11	20

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	35	21	12	6	0	61	19	515
2022	Term	51	24	18	4	3	0	75	8	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	39	20	9	5	0	65	15	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	36	20	9	4	0	67	13	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	38	22	11	3	0	64	14	433
2018	Term	34	46	14	0	0	5	85	0	20

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	27	38	16	6	1	22	39	515
2022	Term	8	6	36	21	25	4	48	15	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	19	41	25	9	1	34	25	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	23	31	28	9	1	37	32	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	21	38	25	10	0	35	27	432
2018	Term	4	0	44	32	20	0	52	4	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	25	31	17	6	0	3	24	45	510
2022	Term	0	0	34	28	27	4	8	62	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	18	35	27	10	1	1	37	27	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	16	35	26	11	2	1	38	26	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	18	36	24	12	0	1	36	27	429
2018	Term	4	23	11	37	20	5	0	60	28	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	21	37	21	9	0	0	29	34	515
2022	Term	0	13	14	45	29	0	0	74	13	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	16	36	33	8	0	1	41	23	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	15	38	31	11	1	0	42	19	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	16	40	28	8	0	0	37	23	430
2018	Term	0	0	26	44	24	5	0	72	0	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	25	30	18	8	1	1	27	43	510
2022	Term	0	8	37	25	26	0	4	53	8	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	21	33	26	9	0	1	35	31	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	21	34	17	10	1	2	28	37	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	28	33	15	7	0	1	22	45	430
2018	Term	4	9	14	48	20	5	0	72	14	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	22	32	23	8	3	3	34	33	515
2022	Term	0	4	21	41	15	19	0	69	5	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	12	29	34	17	1	2	52	17	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	24	31	17	11	3	0	29	39	408
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	23	32	21	10	1	2	31	36	431
2018	Term	5	15	14	37	14	14	0	60	24	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	24	34	19	7	1	1	26	40	515
2022	Term	0	21	16	40	15	8	0	60	23	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	18	43	23	8	1	1	31	25	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	17	43	20	9	1	1	29	27	408
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	20	40	21	8	0	0	29	30	431
2018	Term	13	6	34	16	26	5	0	44	20	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	21	36	25	10	0	1	35	29	515
2022	Term	4	6	52	22	4	8	4	29	12	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	21	40	23	9	0	1	31	29	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	19	39	21	11	0	1	32	29	410

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	37	18	6	3	6	6	69	11	515
2022	Term	45	39	11	4	0	0	0	84	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	37	17	7	3	5	4	70	11	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	31	12	9	4	6	5	71	15	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	37	15	12	4	7	3	66	18	433
2018	Term	33	31	9	5	0	5	16	82	7	20

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	33	7	5	1	1	87	7	515
2022	Term	73	23	0	0	0	4	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	30	7	3	2	0	88	5	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	32	6	7	3	1	83	11	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	33	10	4	3	0	82	7	433
2018	Term	63	27	4	0	0	6	96	0	19

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	62	31	3	2	1	94	3	515
2022	Term	68	32	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	65	29	4	1	1	94	2	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	30	4	4	1	90	6	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	30	5	4	1	91	4	433
2018	Term	60	40	0	0	0	100	0	20

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	36	6	5	1	0	88	6	515
2022	Term	59	25	11	0	0	4	88	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	36	7	3	1	0	88	4	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	38	8	3	2	0	86	6	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	41	8	4	1	0	87	5	431
2018	Term	46	54	0	0	0	0	100	0	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	29	9	7	4	6	4	78	12	515
2022	Term	45	32	4	6	0	9	4	88	7	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	30	11	8	4	6	4	74	14	515
2022	Term	44	33	8	6	4	5	0	81	11	20

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	29	11	4	2	1	2	82	6	515
2022	Term	51	18	22	0	4	0	4	72	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	29	9	2	2	0	3	87	4	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	30	9	3	4	1	3	84	7	413

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	34	14	10	5	0	0	71	15	515
2022	Term	41	44	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	39	12	8	3	0	1	77	11	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	38	11	9	4	1	1	76	13	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	39	10	8	2	1	1	80	10	430
2018	Term	56	30	6	4	4	0	0	86	8	20

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	27	9	4	4	0	1	82	8	515
2022	Term	70	30	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	31	8	4	2	1	1	85	7	444

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	37	6	6	3	0	86	9	515
2022	Term	45	55	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	34	7	7	1	0	85	8	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	32	8	7	3	1	82	10	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	35	6	8	2	0	83	10	426
2018	Term	65	21	6	8	0	0	86	8	20

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	68	23	5	1	1	2	1	93	2	515
2022	Term	77	8	10	0	0	0	4	90	0	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	27	12	6	3	0	79	9	515
2022	Term	53	36	6	0	0	4	93	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	29	8	5	2	0	85	7	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	32	8	5	3	0	83	9	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	30	9	6	4	0	81	10	431
2018	Term	61	25	6	4	4	0	86	8	20

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	80	14	3	1	1	1	95	2	515
2022	Term	96	4	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	84	10	3	1	2	0	94	3	409

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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	35	14	10	6	3	69	16	515
2022	Term	49	37	10	0	0	4	90	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	30	5	3	2	2	89	5	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	33	10	5	4	3	80	9	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	38	8	8	4	2	80	12	433
2018	Term	67	27	0	5	0	0	95	5	20

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	28	18	18	16	1	48	34	515
2022	Term	37	37	18	4	0	4	77	5	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	32	10	8	2	1	79	10	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	35	15	14	7	0	65	20	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	34	14	12	7	1	67	20	433
2018	Term	52	35	8	0	5	0	87	5	20

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	24	17	27	20	1	35	48	515
2022	Term	33	25	34	4	0	4	61	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	36	14	15	6	2	64	21	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	37	17	17	11	2	54	29	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	36	18	15	10	2	56	26	432
2018	Term	31	27	10	13	13	5	62	27	20

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	27	19	20	19	2	41	40	515
2022	Term	29	19	29	19	0	4	50	19	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	40	13	11	4	0	72	15	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	35	18	17	11	1	54	28	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	40	18	16	9	1	57	25	434
2018	Term	31	41	5	8	14	0	73	22	20

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	27	12	2	1	1	2	85	3	515
2022	Term	80	10	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	61	25	7	3	0	1	2	89	4	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	30	9	1	2	1	1	88	3	413
2019	Term	64	11	6	0	6	6	6	86	7	17

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	44	14	11	7	0	68	18	515
2022	Term	26	50	20	0	4	0	76	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	44	8	6	1	0	84	7	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	44	14	9	6	0	71	15	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	42	13	8	2	1	77	10	426
2018	Term	52	39	4	5	0	0	91	5	20

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	24	19	30	21	1	29	51	515
2022	Term	4	50	18	25	4	0	53	29	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	45	12	16	5	1	67	21	443
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	34	19	21	12	1	48	33	411

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	39	12	7	4	3	0	76	11	515
2022	Term	50	41	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	32	10	7	1	1	1	82	8	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	37	7	7	2	1	1	83	10	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	33	7	4	2	1	1	87	6	427
2018	Term	45	50	0	0	0	5	0	100	0	20

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	39	17	8	5	1	70	13	515
2022	Term	48	33	11	4	0	4	84	5	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	38	9	4	0	0	86	5	443
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	35	10	5	2	1	83	7	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	32	10	4	1	0	85	6	425
2018	Term	48	43	4	0	5	0	91	5	20

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	25	20	11	8	13	4	52	24	515
2022	Term	36	18	13	4	0	28	0	76	6	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	25	18	9	4	10	4	63	16	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	28	15	13	8	10	3	59	24	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	25	16	13	7	8	3	61	22	427
2018	Term	31	27	9	9	0	23	0	76	12	20

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	42	17	14	8	1	62	22	515
2022	Term	40	40	0	9	4	7	86	14	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	42	14	10	3	2	73	13	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	38	13	14	6	1	66	20	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	41	13	11	5	2	69	17	426
2018	Term	52	35	0	4	9	0	87	13	20

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	26	15	5	6	2	4	72	11	515
2022	Term	61	16	18	0	0	0	4	81	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	24	15	5	4	1	4	75	9	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	26	11	4	4	0	2	81	8	411

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	24	10	7	3	2	3	79	11	515
2022	Term	66	16	10	0	4	4	0	86	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	24	13	4	1	0	3	81	5	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	23	13	5	2	1	3	80	7	410

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	70	10	3	3	2	6	5	91	5	515
2022	Term	83	0	0	0	0	12	4	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	81	8	3	1	1	2	4	95	2	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	83	7	2	0	1	3	3	96	2	410

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	71	9	3	1	1	3	11	93	3	515
2022	Term	77	6	0	0	4	4	8	95	5	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	78	9	4	1	1	1	7	94	2	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	84	4	2	0	1	1	8	97	1	410

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	32	12	17	13	2	2	57	30	515
2022	Term	44	16	33	0	0	7	0	64	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	32	17	11	10	2	2	61	22	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	27	14	17	13	1	2	55	31	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	31	16	11	13	3	2	58	25	425
2018	Term	41	46	0	4	4	0	5	92	8	20

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	41	21	10	5	1	63	15	515
2022	Term	25	34	27	6	4	4	61	11	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	47	12	8	1	2	79	9	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	53	10	9	3	3	77	12	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	46	16	7	3	3	74	10	426
2018	Term	40	31	11	8	5	5	75	14	20

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	42	15	10	6	1	69	16	515
2022	Term	45	29	21	0	4	0	74	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	42	10	6	1	1	82	7	444
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	41	11	6	3	1	80	9	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	42	6	4	2	0	88	6	429
2018	Term	51	29	9	5	0	5	85	6	20

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	42	14	9	3	5	73	13	515
2022	Term	34	38	14	0	0	14	84	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	37	11	6	1	3	82	7	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	34	9	4	1	2	86	5	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	37	10	3	1	2	86	3	430
2018	Term	50	35	9	0	0	5	90	0	20

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	23	26	11	6	16	1	49	21	515
2022	Term	51	11	11	4	0	23	0	81	5	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	29	21	10	3	8	1	64	13	447

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	37	10	6	4	4	3	78	11	515
2022	Term	45	36	5	6	4	4	0	84	11	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	27	10	6	1	5	2	81	8	447

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	5	13	8	40	6	26	70	11	515
2022	Term	0	10	10	0	56	5	19	73	13	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	15	22	4	6	45	3	40	18	515
2022	Term	14	7	24	6	0	39	10	41	12	20

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	39	7	6	3	84	9	515
2022	Term	61	39	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	65	28	3	2	1	94	3	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	31	6	3	1	90	4	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	34	5	2	1	91	3	430
2018	Term	61	33	5	0	0	95	0	20

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	36	13	11	6	1	69	18	515
2022	Term	65	27	4	4	0	0	91	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	28	7	4	1	1	87	6	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	31	14	8	4	0	74	11	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	35	11	6	3	1	79	9	429
2018	Term	63	28	4	0	5	0	91	5	20

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	37	13	13	6	1	67	20	515
2022	Term	61	35	0	4	0	0	96	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	33	5	5	2	1	89	7	444
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	33	12	8	5	0	75	13	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	37	11	6	3	0	80	9	428
2018	Term	58	37	0	0	5	0	95	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	25	16	13	10	3	60	24	515
2022	Term	47	12	19	13	0	10	65	14	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	25	11	4	4	2	80	8	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	29	15	9	7	3	69	16	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	26	19	8	5	2	67	14	429
2018	Term	46	33	11	4	0	5	84	4	20

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Mobility and Retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	37	32	515
2022	Term	34	45	21	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	52	34	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	43	38	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	46	38	432
2018	Term	14	55	31	20

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	33	44	7	0	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	515
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	431

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	67	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	62	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	42	32

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	65	35	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	42	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	55	32

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	45

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	28

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	67	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	67	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	68	32

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	70	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	55	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	75	32

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	60	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	74	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	78	32

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	60	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	66	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	68	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	79	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	32

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	44	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	68	32	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	53	32

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	79	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	77	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	32

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	32

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	28

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	57	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	48	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	65	32

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	28

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	80	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	57	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	51	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	58	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	67	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	81	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	61	45
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	28
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	64	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	75	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	66	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	68	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	58	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	53	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	51	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	50	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	45

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	45
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	32

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	14	13	4	4	43	10	54	18	515
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	13	15	6	2	37	8	58	14	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	14	13	6	3	35	8	60	17	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	15	13	5	4	33	9	61	16	433
2018	Term	24	22	8	0	0	41	5	86	0	20

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	37	14	5	4	12	2	74	10	515
2022	Term	33	42	11	0	4	10	0	83	5	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	32	14	5	1	9	0	77	7	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	31	11	5	2	10	1	80	8	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	34	15	5	2	5	0	78	7	433
2018	Term	34	26	20	5	0	14	0	70	6	20

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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	515
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	430
2018	Term	0	100	20

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	62	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	62	14

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	14

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	14

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	13

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	74	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	30

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	73	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	30

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	30

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	14

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	13

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	30

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	13

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	30

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	55	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	49	14
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	13
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	30
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	67	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	46	13

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	13
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	42	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	41	13

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	30
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	0	100	13

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	15	14	3	3	45	9	56	13	515
2022	Term	23	17	16	0	4	40	0	67	7	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	12	18	2	1	40	6	61	7	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	12	14	1	1	43	8	65	6	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	12	15	0	1	38	11	66	3	431
2018	Term	24	22	8	0	0	41	5	86	0	20

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	35	16	5	3	15	2	71	10	515
2022	Term	37	38	17	0	4	4	0	78	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	29	15	3	1	11	1	78	4	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	31	11	2	1	13	2	84	4	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	35	14	2	0	8	1	82	2	433
2018	Term	35	36	15	0	0	9	5	82	0	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	26	13	7	7	2	72	14	510
2022	Term	48	16	19	9	8	0	64	17	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	28	11	3	1	0	85	5	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	28	10	4	6	1	80	10	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	30	15	6	4	0	74	10	429
2018	Term	33	28	26	14	0	0	60	14	20

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	25	27	17	21	0	34	39	515
2022	Term	21	18	39	14	8	0	39	22	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	25	30	24	10	0	36	34	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	28	30	16	12	1	42	28	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	23	30	23	14	0	33	37	429
2018	Term	23	30	31	15	0	0	54	15	20

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	29	26	17	15	0	0	41	33	515
2022	Term	48	16	28	4	4	0	0	64	8	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	31	28	12	8	1	0	51	20	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	34	23	14	8	0	1	55	22	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	35	27	16	8	0	1	49	24	428
2018	Term	33	29	28	5	0	0	5	65	6	20

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	22	26	21	18	1	1	34	40	515
2022	Term	20	19	45	0	8	4	4	43	9	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	24	31	14	10	1	0	45	24	443
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	24	30	15	14	0	1	39	30	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	28	23	21	17	0	0	39	38	427
2018	Term	29	23	33	4	5	5	0	56	10	20

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	31	20	11	11	0	1	58	22	515
2022	Term	45	12	17	12	0	6	8	66	14	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	33	19	12	7	0	1	61	20	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	28	20	8	7	0	1	65	15	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	29	25	10	8	0	0	57	18	430
2018	Term	58	26	10	5	0	0	0	84	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	29	23	12	12	0	52	25	515
2022	Term	40	17	24	4	14	0	57	18	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	33	23	15	9	0	54	24	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	26	23	12	8	1	56	20	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	23	26	14	10	0	51	23	426
2018	Term	45	26	20	9	0	0	71	9	20

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	32	22	12	11	1	0	54	23	515
2022	Term	44	27	21	4	0	0	4	74	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	35	18	9	2	1	1	70	11	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	38	18	9	3	0	1	69	12	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	37	19	7	5	1	1	69	11	432
2018	Term	44	31	14	0	5	5	0	80	6	20

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	28	27	14	15	0	1	43	29	515
2022	Term	35	21	17	10	9	0	8	61	20	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	35	20	11	2	1	0	67	13	444
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	33	26	9	6	0	1	58	15	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	34	24	10	4	0	1	61	14	432
2018	Term	39	22	22	8	4	0	5	64	12	20

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	35	19	11	11	1	58	22	515
2022	Term	44	23	14	0	20	0	66	20	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	35	19	6	2	0	73	8	442
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	33	22	9	5	1	64	14	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	36	18	10	3	1	69	13	432
2018	Term	30	26	19	9	16	0	56	26	20

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	33	14	8	9	1	1	68	18	515
2022	Term	52	24	20	0	0	0	4	79	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	26	15	6	5	1	0	73	11	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	29	17	7	6	0	1	70	13	412

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	28	16	8	3	1	72	12	515
2022	Term	37	20	22	7	13	0	57	20	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	30	25	12	5	0	58	17	445

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	33	19	11	8	0	1	61	20	515
2022	Term	43	12	31	5	4	4	0	58	10	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	35	21	10	3	1	0	66	12	443
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	30	21	6	4	0	1	69	10	407
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	34	21	8	3	0	1	68	11	431
2018	Term	31	28	25	5	6	0	5	62	12	20

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	24	9	3	2	1	3	85	6	515
2022	Term	43	22	23	0	4	0	8	70	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	32	13	6	1	1	1	80	7	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	65	19	10	3	1	0	2	86	4	406
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	70	16	7	3	1	0	2	89	4	430
2018	Term	57	6	27	6	4	0	0	63	10	19

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	36	12	3	2	1	83	4	515
2022	Term	56	36	4	0	0	4	96	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	38	17	5	2	0	75	7	447

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	72	12	4	2	2	1	7	91	4	515
2022	Term	67	20	0	0	4	0	8	96	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	73	16	4	2	1	1	4	93	3	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	81	9	2	1	1	0	6	95	2	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	83	9	4	1	0	0	3	95	1	432
2018	Term	73	5	5	6	0	0	10	88	7	20

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	77	9	5	2	1	2	4	92	3	515
2022	Term	82	0	10	0	4	0	4	85	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	85	7	4	1	1	1	1	94	2	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	78	10	3	2	2	1	3	93	4	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	80	9	4	1	2	0	4	93	3	432
2018	Term	68	22	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	61	26	7	3	1	0	2	89	4	515
2022	Term	66	16	10	4	4	0	0	82	8	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	71	18	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	444
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	26	12	2	2	1	2	83	5	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	28	11	4	2	0	2	83	6	431
2018	Term	73	16	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	20

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	21	9	6	4	0	2	80	10	515
2022	Term	82	4	6	0	8	0	0	86	8	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	69	16	9	4	1	0	1	86	5	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	18	10	7	4	1	1	79	11	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	26	12	6	3	0	1	79	9	429
2018	Term	60	15	14	0	10	0	0	75	10	20

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	62	16	5	4	1	12	89	6	510
2022	Term	51	7	10	0	0	32	85	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	65	17	6	1	0	10	91	2	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	22	8	1	1	14	87	3	410
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	22	8	3	2	18	84	5	427
2018	Term	64	0	0	0	0	36	100	0	20

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	70	17	5	1	1	0	5	92	2	515
2022	Term	57	13	19	0	0	0	10	79	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	74	19	4	1	0	1	1	95	1	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	67	20	7	1	1	0	4	91	2	408
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	23	10	3	1	0	3	86	4	428
2018	Term	69	11	5	0	5	0	9	88	6	20

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	79	11	4	2	1	0	2	93	3	515
2022	Term	39	16	30	11	4	0	0	55	15	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	82	12	3	1	1	0	0	95	2	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	78	13	3	2	1	1	3	94	3	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	84	9	2	1	1	0	2	95	2	431
2018	Term	45	21	9	4	16	0	5	70	21	20

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	28	14	2	2	0	1	81	5	515
2022	Term	51	16	10	0	9	0	14	78	10	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	34	15	5	2	1	0	78	6	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	34	8	3	2	0	2	88	5	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	28	15	3	1	0	2	79	5	432
2018	Term	49	26	4	16	6	0	0	74	22	20

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	24	46	17	6	30	24	515
2022	Term	7	33	45	10	4	40	15	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	30	43	14	2	41	16	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	37	38	11	3	47	15	413
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	29	43	15	3	39	18	432
2018	Term	23	22	39	16	0	44	16	20

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	23	46	16	7	23	31	515
2022	Term	4	28	32	13	22	36	33	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	23	40	22	5	28	32	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	19	42	25	8	33	25	409
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	20	42	24	8	32	27	427
2018	Term	10	17	38	21	14	35	27	19

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	47	11	7	4	0	79	10	515
2022	Term	44	37	9	10	0	0	81	10	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	36	2	2	0	0	95	2	447
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	48	15	7	3	2	74	11	411
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	39	21	15	6	4	57	21	428
2018	Term	25	41	16	5	4	9	72	10	20

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	28	39	21	5	515
2022	Term	18	30	28	20	4	20

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	29	8	4	2	2	0	86	6	515
2022	Term	62	34	0	0	0	0	4	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	30	9	2	2	2	0	87	4	446

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	29	8	10	4	1	78	14	515
2022	Term	61	28	5	6	0	0	89	6	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	30	10	10	5	1	74	15	448

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	28	5	5	3	0	87	8	515
2022	Term	78	16	0	6	0	0	94	6	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	29	7	5	2	1	87	6	447

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	38	16	15	7	2	61	23	515
2022	Term	33	52	11	4	0	0	85	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	35	14	9	2	1	75	10	446
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	42	18	13	6	1	62	19	412
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	39	22	13	6	3	58	20	431
2018	Term	37	49	0	5	4	5	90	10	20

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	52	13	14	5	1	0	67	19	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	515
2022	Term	4	96	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	445
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	412

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	62	38	60

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	79	21	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	36	9	7	4	0	5	79	11	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	36	4	5	2	2	4	88	8	515
2022	Term	47	43	0	6	0	4	0	93	7	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	29	6	5	1	2	3	87	6	446

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	80	11	2	515
2022	Term	0	72	24	4	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	73	18	2	448

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	11	5	2	2	3	28	85	7	515
2022	Term	45	4	0	0	0	6	45	100	0	20
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	11	6	5	2	1	16	84	8	448
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	15	9	5	6	0	9	78	12	408
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	11	8	6	3	1	10	80	11	431
2018	Term	65	15	0	0	4	0	16	95	5	20

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Indeterminate (permanent)	61	5	0	2	31	165

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	67	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	53	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	77	23	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	41	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	63	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	64	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	76	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	73	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	73	19	7	0	0	0	0	93	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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	18	15	18	31	5	5	55	28	170

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	33	17	16	20	2	1	38	45	170

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 104. What is your current employee status?

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

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

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

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

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

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

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

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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