2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Financial Consumer Agency of Canada by Question 121. Which ethnic origins do you identify with?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 19 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2022 Western Europe 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 72 22 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 67 24 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2022 Western Europe 89 0 0 0 0 6 5 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 69 20 0 6 0 0 5 94 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 23 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 20
2022 Western Europe 60 24 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 43 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 37 5 14 0 0 0 82 14 20
2022 Western Europe 76 15 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 51 36 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Western Europe 85 0 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 23 19 0 11 0 0 70 11 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 44 42 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2022 Western Europe 45 34 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 47 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 20
2022 Western Europe 45 34 5 10 6 0 0 79 16 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 60 16 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 15

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 46 0 5 4 0 0 91 9 20
2022 Western Europe 37 46 5 0 6 5 0 88 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 51 32 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 Western Europe 66 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 42 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 20
2022 Western Europe 50 35 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 39 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 63 23 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2022 Western Europe 51 29 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 42 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20
2022 Western Europe 35 38 6 6 10 5 0 77 17 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 48 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 19 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2022 Western Europe 35 50 5 6 5 0 0 85 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 44 27 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 54 33 5 4 4 0 0 87 9 20
2022 Western Europe 51 38 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 30 5 0 6 0 6 88 6 15

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 58 32 5 4 0 0 0 90 4 20
2022 Western Europe 40 39 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 50 34 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 29 31 13 18 8 0 0 60 26 20
2022 Western Europe 41 34 0 15 5 5 0 79 21 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 28 12 11 11 0 0 66 22 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 13 36 14 28 9 0 0 37 49 20
2022 Western Europe 15 20 19 21 15 5 6 40 40 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 6 46 16 15 0 0 31 23 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 Northern Europe 19 18 27 27 5 0 4 33 39 20
2022 Western Europe 10 21 21 27 5 5 11 38 37 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 27 12 22 24 15 0 0 38 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 Northern Europe 18 18 32 23 9 0 0 32 36 20
2022 Western Europe 10 9 34 21 20 5 0 43 21 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 12 41 16 15 0 0 31 29 15

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
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 13 18 17 28 14 0 9 47 34 20
2022 Western Europe 10 9 30 34 6 11 0 44 22 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 11 25 36 11 0 0 47 28 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 9 9 27 22 24 0 9 51 19 20
2022 Western Europe 0 0 25 36 24 10 5 71 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 6 17 28 35 0 9 69 12 15

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
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 5 18 22 36 19 0 0 55 23 20
2022 Western Europe 0 31 24 25 9 5 6 39 35 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 16 25 17 26 0 0 43 32 15

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 Northern Europe 0 5 14 49 33 0 0 82 5 20
2022 Western Europe 0 0 19 31 45 5 0 80 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 6 18 40 30 0 0 70 12 15
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 54 14 14 9 0 5 4 75 10 20
2022 Western Europe 30 19 0 16 5 15 15 70 30 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 27 12 17 0 0 17 27 69 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 76 14 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2022 Western Europe 65 14 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 83 11 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 23 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 20
2022 Western Europe 70 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 70 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 Northern Europe 58 24 9 4 0 5 0 86 4 20
2022 Western Europe 51 25 0 6 5 5 9 88 12 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 30 11 0 0 6 6 87 0 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 54 23 5 9 5 5 0 81 14 20
2022 Western Europe 51 25 0 6 0 5 14 93 7 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 17 13 0 0 12 6 85 0 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 65 15 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 50 32 7 0 6 0 6 86 6 15

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 59 18 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 20
2022 Western Europe 44 36 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 62 27 5 0 0 6 0 94 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 20
2022 Western Europe 59 26 0 11 5 0 0 85 15 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 71 0 13 6 0 0 11 79 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 33 4 5 9 0 0 82 13 20
2022 Western Europe 44 35 0 15 6 0 0 79 21 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Northern Europe 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 80 10 0 5 0 6 0 95 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 87 0 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 9 9 9 4 0 0 77 13 20
2022 Western Europe 60 25 0 0 10 5 0 89 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 90 5 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 79 10 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 55 32 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2022 Western Europe 30 40 15 5 0 10 0 77 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 29 23 11 6 9 0 56 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 32 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 20
2022 Western Europe 30 40 15 10 0 5 0 73 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 43 11 17 12 0 0 60 29 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 27 36 14 19 4 0 0 63 23 20
2022 Western Europe 24 26 16 24 0 10 0 56 27 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 38 11 23 17 0 0 49 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 18 44 9 15 14 0 0 63 28 20
2022 Western Europe 30 24 16 20 0 5 5 60 22 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 44 5 11 24 0 0 60 35 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 40 42 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 20
2022 Western Europe 30 31 14 20 0 5 0 64 21 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 25 35 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 15
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 59 32 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 20
2022 Western Europe 51 44 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 32 45 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 22 45 19 5 9 0 0 67 14 20
2022 Western Europe 40 20 21 5 10 5 0 63 15 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 15 35 12 22 17 0 0 49 39 15

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 53 28 4 9 0 0 4 86 10 20
2022 Western Europe 41 29 5 16 5 0 5 73 22 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 22 30 13 0 6 6 52 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 58 24 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 20
2022 Western Europe 41 44 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 35 23 0 6 0 0 72 6 15

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 Northern Europe 31 23 19 4 19 0 4 56 24 20
2022 Western Europe 36 15 20 10 10 0 9 55 22 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 37 16 12 6 18 0 59 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 50 22 4 20 4 0 0 72 24 20
2022 Western Europe 35 40 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 35 11 6 18 0 0 65 23 15

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 Northern Europe 47 31 13 5 5 0 0 78 9 20
2022 Western Europe 51 24 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 30 17 0 6 0 7 76 6 15

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 Northern Europe 49 28 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 20
2022 Western Europe 75 14 5 0 0 6 0 94 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 76 11 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 Northern Europe 82 13 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Western Europe 76 5 5 0 5 5 5 89 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 87 0 6 0 0 7 0 94 0 15

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 Northern Europe 87 9 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 85 0 0 6 0 0 9 94 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Northern Europe 9 21 14 23 33 0 0 30 56 20
2022 Western Europe 21 14 11 14 30 5 5 39 49 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 27 13 17 18 9 0 48 38 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 36 45 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 20
2022 Western Europe 25 54 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 22 19 22 0 0 0 58 22 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 60 31 0 5 4 0 0 91 9 20
2022 Western Europe 45 29 15 5 6 0 0 75 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 41 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 15

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 49 42 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2022 Western Europe 40 35 9 11 0 5 0 79 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 34 7 0 0 5 0 92 0 15

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 Northern Europe 23 27 42 4 4 0 0 49 9 20
2022 Western Europe 40 16 10 0 0 34 0 85 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 44 18 24 0 0 13 0 72 0 15

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 Northern Europe 45 28 14 9 0 5 0 76 9 20
2022 Western Europe 50 21 0 10 0 15 5 88 12 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 43 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 15

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 Northern Europe 0 0 4 5 64 5 23 94 0 20
2022 Western Europe 0 0 0 0 71 0 29 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 0 5 0 57 11 27 92 0 15

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 22 23 20 4 0 32 0 65 6 20
2022 Western Europe 10 9 16 0 0 64 0 55 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 13 11 0 6 54 0 63 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 73 23 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 Western Europe 65 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 23 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 18 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 20
2022 Western Europe 55 9 25 10 0 0 0 64 10 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 58 19 6 11 6 0 0 77 17 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 64 22 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 20
2022 Western Europe 50 20 10 21 0 0 0 70 21 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 42 41 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 54 19 14 5 9 0 0 73 13 20
2022 Western Europe 54 15 5 15 10 0 0 70 26 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 32 35 7 5 6 14 0 78 13 15
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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 Northern Europe 40 50 10 20
2022 Western Europe 45 30 25 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 44 16 40 15
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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 Northern Europe 0 100 20
2022 Western Europe 0 100 20

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 Northern Europe 22 0 5 0 0 59 14 83 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 Northern Europe 53 24 18 0 0 5 0 81 0 20
2022 Western Europe 41 20 10 0 0 29 0 86 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 46 5 0 6 12 0 88 6 15
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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 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 100 15

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 Northern Europe 22 0 5 9 0 55 9 62 25 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 Northern Europe 53 33 0 9 0 5 0 91 9 20
2022 Western Europe 36 39 6 0 0 19 0 93 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 40 11 0 0 12 0 88 0 15
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 52 23 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2022 Western Europe 53 20 6 0 17 0 6 76 18 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 43 26 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 10 18 27 14 31 0 0 28 45 20
2022 Western Europe 17 27 25 10 21 0 0 44 31 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 22 32 18 11 17 0 0 54 28 15

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 Northern Europe 16 33 23 0 28 0 0 49 28 20
2022 Western Europe 21 41 10 9 20 0 0 61 29 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 25 27 20 5 23 0 0 52 28 15

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 Northern Europe 34 9 13 22 18 0 4 44 42 20
2022 Western Europe 15 40 15 19 5 0 5 58 26 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 27 22 23 5 23 0 0 49 28 15

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 Northern Europe 29 31 9 9 17 0 4 63 27 20
2022 Western Europe 46 39 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 17 30 5 11 0 0 54 16 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 29 27 22 9 13 0 0 56 22 20
2022 Western Europe 36 35 15 10 5 0 0 71 14 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 39 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 15

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 Northern Europe 42 32 9 13 4 0 0 73 17 20
2022 Western Europe 46 24 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 32 40 5 17 6 0 0 73 22 15

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 Northern Europe 15 36 22 9 18 0 0 51 27 20
2022 Western Europe 31 24 19 15 10 0 0 55 26 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 32 45 5 0 17 0 0 78 17 15

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 23 28 27 4 18 0 0 51 22 20
2022 Western Europe 36 24 9 21 11 0 0 59 32 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 40 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 15

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 Northern Europe 55 32 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2022 Western Europe 41 34 21 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 72 11 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 31 41 18 4 5 0 0 72 9 20
2022 Western Europe 51 29 10 5 6 0 0 80 10 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Northern Europe 38 18 31 5 9 0 0 55 14 20
2022 Western Europe 51 19 10 5 15 0 0 70 20 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 59 17 7 12 6 0 0 75 17 15

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 Northern Europe 91 4 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Western Europe 81 10 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 74 14 0 0 6 0 6 94 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 66 20 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 64 24 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15

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 Northern Europe 92 0 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 20
2022 Western Europe 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15

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 Northern Europe 91 0 4 0 0 0 5 96 0 20
2022 Western Europe 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

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 Northern Europe 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15

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 Northern Europe 64 23 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Western Europe 75 15 5 0 6 0 0 90 6 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 60 29 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 15

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 55 13 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 20
2022 Western Europe 70 10 5 0 0 0 15 94 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Northern Europe 82 9 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 20
2022 Western Europe 81 10 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 88 0 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15

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 Northern Europe 73 13 4 5 0 0 4 90 5 20
2022 Western Europe 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 Northern Europe 51 36 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2022 Western Europe 36 40 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 71 13 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 0 29 45 18 8 0 0 29 26 20
2022 Western Europe 5 40 34 15 6 0 0 45 21 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 31 35 6 11 0 0 48 17 15

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 17 9 55 14 5 0 0 18 26 20
2022 Western Europe 6 16 30 37 11 0 0 48 22 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 11 49 23 11 0 0 34 17 15

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 54 37 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 20
2022 Western Europe 35 55 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 29 39 26 6 0 0 0 67 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 5 27 42 22 4 20
2022 Western Europe 16 24 34 20 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 22 14 30 23 11 15

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 59 27 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Western Europe 55 24 5 10 0 5 0 84 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 76 6 11 0 0 7 0 88 0 15

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 45 23 5 19 9 0 0 68 27 20
2022 Western Europe 60 24 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 61 15 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 15

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2022 Western Europe 71 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 6 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Europe 36 32 15 13 4 0 0 68 17 20
2022 Western Europe 50 25 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 34 6 12 11 6 0 69 24 15
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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 Northern Europe 9 91 20
2022 Western Europe 9 91 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 7 93 15

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 Northern Europe 68 28 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 Western Europe 60 30 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 65 22 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
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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 Northern Europe 5 85 10 0 20
2022 Western Europe 10 90 0 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 56 22 5 15

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 Northern Europe 67 5 5 0 0 0 23 93 0 20
2022 Western Europe 55 19 20 0 0 0 6 79 0 20
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 28 23 0 10 12 0 27 70 30 15
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