2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Accessibility Standards Canada

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the confidentiality of respondents.

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	Organization	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	Public Service	43	41	4	9	4	84	12	189360
2022	Micro-organizations combined	52	33	4	8	4	85	11	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	50	37	4	4	5	87	10	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	75	18	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	189320
2022	Micro-organizations combined	76	15	3	3	1	1	1	93	4	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	76	13	3	4	0	0	4	93	4	40

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	49	31	7	8	5	0	1	80	13	189140
2022	Micro-organizations combined	58	26	6	6	2	0	1	86	8	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	67	15	8	2	0	5	2	89	2	40

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	33	39	10	11	6	0	73	17	189145
2022	Micro-organizations combined	41	36	10	9	4	1	77	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	33	44	16	2	5	0	77	7	40

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	49	33	7	6	3	0	1	83	10	189055
2022	Micro-organizations combined	58	27	6	5	3	0	0	85	8	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	55	28	9	5	0	3	0	86	5	40

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	47	30	9	7	6	78	13	189310
2022	Micro-organizations combined	59	23	8	6	5	82	11	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	56	28	8	6	2	84	8	40

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	40	38	11	6	5	78	11	189350
2022	Micro-organizations combined	49	35	8	5	3	84	9	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	56	24	4	13	2	80	15	40

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	35	33	14	9	8	69	18	189425
2022	Micro-organizations combined	46	30	10	8	5	77	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	46	32	13	7	2	78	9	40

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	39	41	8	8	4	80	12	189270
2022	Micro-organizations combined	43	38	9	7	4	81	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	49	32	10	5	5	81	9	40

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	50	36	7	4	3	86	7	189045
2022	Micro-organizations combined	60	30	5	3	2	90	5	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	60	33	5	0	2	93	2	40

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	37	35	12	9	7	0	72	16	189285
2022	Micro-organizations combined	46	33	9	6	6	0	79	12	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	51	27	10	4	5	2	80	9	40

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	53	32	9	3	2	85	5	189220
2022	Micro-organizations combined	61	27	8	2	2	87	4	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	63	25	7	2	2	88	5	40

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	34	36	13	10	7	0	70	17	189120
2022	Micro-organizations combined	45	35	7	8	5	0	80	14	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	43	36	5	2	11	2	82	14	40

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	39	33	14	8	6	72	14	189230
2022	Micro-organizations combined	48	30	12	6	4	78	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	42	38	11	4	4	81	9	40

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	39	35	12	8	5	75	13	189280
2022	Micro-organizations combined	48	31	10	7	4	78	11	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	48	33	13	2	4	81	7	40

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	45	36	10	5	3	81	8	189380
2022	Micro-organizations combined	51	32	9	4	3	84	7	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	51	38	2	2	7	89	9	40

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	40	31	15	7	5	1	73	12	189480
2022	Micro-organizations combined	41	31	16	8	4	0	72	12	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	41	36	15	6	2	0	76	9	40

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	10	22	34	19	11	1	3	31	33	188930
2022	Micro-organizations combined	9	20	32	18	18	1	2	37	30	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	14	15	27	23	14	2	5	39	32	40

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	14	22	30	17	11	2	5	30	38	188880
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	14	25	24	22	1	3	49	25	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	10	17	16	17	31	4	5	52	30	40

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	7	14	29	27	18	1	5	47	22	188710
2022	Micro-organizations combined	6	11	26	29	26	1	2	56	17	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	15	12	27	26	15	2	2	44	28	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	13	19	25	20	17	2	5	39	34	188690
2022	Micro-organizations combined	13	18	25	18	20	1	3	40	33	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	9	23	25	24	12	5	2	39	34	40

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	12	18	24	19	16	5	6	40	33	188925
2022	Micro-organizations combined	11	17	23	21	20	3	5	45	31	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	9	9	15	19	33	4	9	61	22	40

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	14	21	30	16	12	3	4	31	37	188950
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	13	28	24	20	2	3	46	24	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	12	13	27	19	14	8	8	39	29	40

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	6	13	32	26	18	1	3	46	20	189115
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	8	27	30	27	1	2	59	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	10	2	23	27	27	3	7	60	14	40

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	29	28	16	7	6	7	6	67	16	189180
2022	Micro-organizations combined	35	25	12	5	7	9	6	71	14	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	41	17	13	4	7	10	8	71	13	40

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	53	26	7	6	5	1	0	81	12	189185
2022	Micro-organizations combined	59	24	6	5	5	1	0	84	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	69	18	4	0	4	2	2	92	5	40

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	59	28	5	5	3	87	8	189215
2022	Micro-organizations combined	65	23	5	5	2	88	7	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	74	18	6	2	0	92	2	40

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	49	33	10	4	3	2	83	7	189240
2022	Micro-organizations combined	57	29	8	3	3	1	86	6	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	63	24	9	0	4	0	87	4	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	43	26	10	5	5	7	5	77	11	189315
2022	Micro-organizations combined	51	24	7	4	5	5	5	82	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	55	18	7	5	0	10	5	86	6	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	42	26	11	6	4	7	5	76	11	189330
2022	Micro-organizations combined	49	24	8	4	5	5	5	81	10	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	47	21	7	7	0	12	5	83	8	40

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	46	27	13	4	3	1	6	79	7	189285
2022	Micro-organizations combined	57	22	9	4	2	1	6	85	6	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	57	22	11	0	0	5	5	88	0	40

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	46	31	10	7	5	0	78	12	189340
2022	Micro-organizations combined	51	27	8	7	5	1	80	11	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	56	20	14	7	2	2	77	9	40

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	53	24	11	5	4	2	1	79	9	189190
2022	Micro-organizations combined	60	20	9	4	4	2	3	83	8	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	59	21	9	5	0	5	2	86	5	40

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	51	30	9	6	4	1	1	81	10	189005
2022	Micro-organizations combined	57	26	6	5	4	0	1	84	9	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	55	28	8	4	2	0	2	85	7	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	61	20	6	3	4	2	4	87	7	189360
2022	Micro-organizations combined	69	18	6	2	2	2	3	90	4	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	64	22	4	0	0	3	7	96	0	40

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	57	25	9	5	4	0	82	10	189335
2022	Micro-organizations combined	62	21	7	4	4	1	84	9	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	62	23	6	0	7	2	87	7	40

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	82	10	3	1	2	3	94	3	189420
2022	Micro-organizations combined	85	6	3	2	1	3	94	3	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	87	2	4	0	0	7	96	0	40

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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	37	28	13	7	7	8	0	71	15	189360
2022	Micro-organizations combined	48	25	9	8	6	3	0	76	15	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	39	40	5	2	7	5	2	85	10	40

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	32	29	15	10	10	3	0	64	21	189310
2022	Micro-organizations combined	47	25	10	9	8	1	0	73	17	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	44	36	9	4	2	2	2	83	7	40

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	24	28	17	14	11	6	0	55	27	189290
2022	Micro-organizations combined	38	28	12	12	8	2	0	67	20	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	38	29	16	8	4	2	2	70	13	40

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	24	31	15	14	12	3	0	57	27	189355
2022	Micro-organizations combined	36	31	11	13	8	1	0	68	21	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	31	29	19	12	6	0	2	62	19	40

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	41	22	12	5	4	12	5	76	10	189400
2022	Micro-organizations combined	47	24	15	5	4	3	4	75	9	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	29	27	29	8	0	5	2	60	9	40

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	29	41	15	9	5	1	0	71	14	189220
2022	Micro-organizations combined	43	36	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	54	32	4	6	2	0	2	88	8	40

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	18	32	18	18	11	2	0	51	30	189225
2022	Micro-organizations combined	28	33	12	15	9	3	1	63	24	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	24	31	15	23	2	3	2	58	26	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	31	36	13	9	6	3	1	70	16	189215
2022	Micro-organizations combined	42	31	11	8	5	2	1	75	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	45	29	17	2	2	3	2	78	5	40

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	35	36	16	6	5	2	0	72	12	189180
2022	Micro-organizations combined	43	30	14	7	4	2	0	74	11	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	43	32	14	4	2	2	2	78	7	40

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	24	25	17	11	11	11	3	56	25	189290
2022	Micro-organizations combined	29	23	14	8	9	12	4	63	20	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	36	20	21	7	2	8	7	65	11	40

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	28	33	15	11	9	3	0	63	21	189390
2022	Micro-organizations combined	40	31	11	8	7	2	0	73	15	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	46	31	9	9	2	0	2	79	12	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	48	23	13	5	5	1	5	76	10	189340
2022	Micro-organizations combined	50	23	12	4	5	1	6	78	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	47	25	13	2	7	0	7	77	9	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	47	22	13	6	5	2	4	74	12	189285
2022	Micro-organizations combined	60	16	10	5	3	1	5	81	9	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	61	15	12	5	2	0	5	79	8	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	71	9	4	2	3	4	6	89	6	189220
2022	Micro-organizations combined	76	8	3	2	2	3	5	92	5	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	72	10	2	2	2	5	5	92	5	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	70	9	4	2	2	2	11	91	5	189245
2022	Micro-organizations combined	75	7	4	2	2	2	9	92	4	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	56	12	8	2	4	5	12	82	8	40

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	25	32	12	13	13	3	2	60	28	189315
2022	Micro-organizations combined	23	26	11	13	17	3	7	54	34	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	27	33	16	7	12	3	2	63	20	40

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	25	37	17	9	6	4	1	66	17	189295
2022	Micro-organizations combined	38	37	12	7	4	2	0	76	12	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	41	31	15	5	2	3	2	76	7	40

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	38	36	12	7	5	2	0	75	12	189310
2022	Micro-organizations combined	47	33	9	6	4	1	0	81	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	57	20	12	7	2	0	2	79	9	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	39	35	12	5	3	6	1	79	8	189185
2022	Micro-organizations combined	40	35	11	4	3	6	0	80	8	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	60	28	2	2	0	5	2	95	2	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	33	26	19	5	3	12	2	69	9	189305
2022	Micro-organizations combined	31	19	20	8	5	15	2	61	15	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	23	30	9	2	4	28	2	77	10	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	42	30	9	5	4	6	3	79	11	189055
2022	Micro-organizations combined	49	28	6	5	5	5	2	84	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	54	28	7	0	2	4	5	89	3	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	4	6	12	7	40	6	25	69	14	188970
2022	Micro-organizations combined	4	4	10	5	47	5	24	73	12	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	5	3	11	6	35	12	27	68	13	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	12	16	22	4	4	37	5	49	13	189150
2022	Micro-organizations combined	12	17	20	3	4	38	5	51	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	17	15	14	0	0	47	7	70	0	40

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	50	33	7	5	4	0	84	9	189395
2022	Micro-organizations combined	62	26	5	4	3	0	88	7	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	57	33	2	2	2	2	93	5	40

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	42	31	12	8	6	0	73	14	189320
2022	Micro-organizations combined	51	24	11	7	7	0	76	14	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	66	13	10	2	7	2	80	9	40

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	40	33	12	9	6	0	73	15	189285
2022	Micro-organizations combined	48	28	10	7	6	0	77	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	57	20	15	0	7	2	78	7	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	36	25	16	10	8	4	1	64	19	189355
2022	Micro-organizations combined	45	23	12	8	7	4	1	72	16	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	51	21	12	0	7	7	2	79	8	40

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	33	29	189400
2022	Micro-organizations combined	37	34	29	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	35	31	34	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	13	42	24	6	9	7	70775
2022	Micro-organizations combined	13	19	43	8	9	8	385
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	7	8	46	16	9	15	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	89	189295
2022	Micro-organizations combined	9	91	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	15	85	40

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	54	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	31	69	100

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	59	41	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	67	33	100

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	12	88	100

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	2	98	100

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	3	97	100

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	90	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	4	96	100

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	18875
2022	Micro-organizations combined	3	97	100

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	37	63	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	44	56	100

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	40	60	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	44	56	100

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	54	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	50	50	100

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	41	59	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	42	58	100

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	32	68	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	30	70	100

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	55	45	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	43	57	100

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	34	66	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	29	71	100

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	1	99	100

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	3	97	100

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	8	92	100

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	51	49	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	49	51	100

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	23	77	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	16	84	100

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	17	83	18905
2022	Micro-organizations combined	25	75	100

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	49	51	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	44	56	100

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	23	77	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	33	67	100

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	17	83	100

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	90	100

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	90	100

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	8	92	100

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	89	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	90	100

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	89	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	8	92	100

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	71	18910
2022	Micro-organizations combined	30	70	100

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	95	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	15	85	90

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	7	93	90

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	6	94	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	6	94	90

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	12	88	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	4	96	90

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	90	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	95	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	14	86	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	17	83	90

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	15	85	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	71	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	35	65	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	6	94	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	45	55	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	39	61	90

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	1	99	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	56	44	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	63	37	90

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	90

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	84	17365
2022	Micro-organizations combined	17	83	90

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	16	14	13	6	7	34	10	54	22	189180
2022	Micro-organizations combined	20	12	12	4	4	35	14	61	16	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	16	13	12	0	2	42	15	68	5	40

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	32	30	13	6	5	12	2	72	12	189205
2022	Micro-organizations combined	37	28	13	4	4	12	2	75	9	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	31	39	11	0	2	14	2	84	3	40

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	189205
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	95	1035

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	30	70	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	33	67	55

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	75	25	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	81	19	55

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	4	96	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	95	55

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	55

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	7	93	55

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	7	93	55

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	13625
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	55

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	27	73	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	29	71	55

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	23	77	55

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	84	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	11	89	55

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	90	55

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	24	76	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	23	77	55

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	27	73	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	15	85	55

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	2	98	55

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	3	97	55

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	90	55

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	15	85	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	16	84	55

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	55

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	22	78	55

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	0	100	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	55

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	21	79	13615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	21	79	55

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	31	69	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	29	71	55

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	88	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	90	55

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	13	87	55

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	17	83	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	12	88	55

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	6	94	55

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	11	89	55

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	6	94	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	9	91	55

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	90	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	9	91	55

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	50	50	13635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	51	49	55

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	2	98	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	8	92	50

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	50

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	50

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	4	96	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	4	96	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	95	50

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	13	87	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	23	77	50

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	88	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	18	82	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	26	74	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	40	60	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	8	92	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	44	56	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	45	55	50

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	3	97	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	63	37	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	70	30	50

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	0	100	50

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	17	83	12530
2022	Micro-organizations combined	21	79	50

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	18	15	16	4	4	35	7	58	14	189260
2022	Micro-organizations combined	22	11	13	3	3	38	10	63	11	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	21	6	14	4	4	46	5	54	18	40

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	33	30	14	5	4	12	2	74	10	189275
2022	Micro-organizations combined	39	27	13	3	4	13	1	77	8	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	40	30	12	0	4	13	0	81	5	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	3	6	21	16	37	16	1	11	63	3610
2022	Micro-organizations combined	6	0	18	15	54	8	0	6	74	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	Organization	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	Public Service	31	27	17	9	12	0	2	60	23	188410
2022	Micro-organizations combined	43	25	15	7	7	0	2	70	14	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	39	33	9	7	10	3	0	74	17	40

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	20	27	25	14	13	0	1	48	27	188540
2022	Micro-organizations combined	20	27	25	14	14	0	0	48	27	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	13	26	26	17	16	2	0	39	34	40

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	29	29	20	11	9	1	3	60	20	188305
2022	Micro-organizations combined	34	29	18	10	8	0	1	64	18	1030
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	23	24	27	7	17	2	0	49	24	40

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	23	22	21	15	16	1	2	47	31	188585
2022	Micro-organizations combined	21	21	22	16	18	1	1	43	35	1030
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	15	18	29	21	10	7	0	35	33	40

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	48	22	11	6	5	1	7	76	12	188760
2022	Micro-organizations combined	50	23	12	5	5	0	5	77	10	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	45	16	13	10	2	5	9	71	14	40

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	34	27	18	10	10	1	62	20	188815
2022	Micro-organizations combined	38	25	20	9	8	1	63	17	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	26	33	21	8	7	4	62	16	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	33	30	18	8	7	1	2	65	16	188615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	43	27	15	8	5	1	1	71	14	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	39	28	15	10	4	2	2	70	15	40

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	27	30	20	11	9	1	2	58	21	188835
2022	Micro-organizations combined	32	29	21	9	8	0	1	62	17	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	38	21	22	5	7	2	5	64	13	40

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	35	29	17	9	8	1	2	65	17	188925
2022	Micro-organizations combined	40	27	16	8	8	0	1	68	16	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	41	33	16	5	4	0	0	75	9	40

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	45	25	13	7	8	1	2	72	15	188715
2022	Micro-organizations combined	55	21	11	6	5	0	1	78	11	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	61	17	17	0	4	0	0	78	4	40

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	50	26	12	5	4	2	78	10	188820
2022	Micro-organizations combined	47	27	14	6	5	1	75	11	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	57	23	11	0	9	0	80	9	40

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	32	30	19	9	7	0	1	63	17	188645
2022	Micro-organizations combined	40	32	13	9	4	1	1	73	14	1030
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	40	28	21	5	2	2	2	70	8	40

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	56	20	10	5	6	1	3	79	11	188425
2022	Micro-organizations combined	64	18	9	3	2	1	2	85	6	1030
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	66	13	7	2	2	7	2	88	5	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	46	31	13	5	4	1	78	9	188820
2022	Micro-organizations combined	57	27	9	4	3	1	85	6	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	52	26	8	2	10	2	80	13	40

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	70	12	4	2	2	1	8	90	5	188835
2022	Micro-organizations combined	77	11	3	2	1	1	6	94	3	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	71	13	2	5	2	2	5	90	7	40

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	73	10	5	3	4	1	5	89	7	188850
2022	Micro-organizations combined	80	8	4	2	2	1	3	92	4	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	78	6	4	2	4	2	3	88	7	40

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	19	6	2	2	0	3	89	5	188805
2022	Micro-organizations combined	67	21	6	2	1	0	2	90	4	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	64	24	5	0	0	3	4	95	0	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	65	16	7	4	5	1	3	84	9	188595
2022	Micro-organizations combined	69	16	6	3	4	0	2	86	8	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	63	23	4	0	7	0	3	89	7	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	62	10	4	1	1	21	92	3	188605
2022	Micro-organizations combined	64	11	4	1	1	18	92	3	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	65	9	2	2	0	21	94	3	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	68	16	6	2	2	1	6	90	4	188425
2022	Micro-organizations combined	70	17	5	2	1	0	4	92	3	1030
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	68	16	4	2	0	2	7	93	3	40

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	14	6	4	5	1	4	84	9	189075
2022	Micro-organizations combined	76	9	5	2	4	0	3	89	6	1035
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	81	0	4	8	4	0	3	84	13	40

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	51	26	12	4	3	1	3	80	7	189020
2022	Micro-organizations combined	53	24	14	4	2	0	2	79	6	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	48	29	9	5	5	0	5	81	10	40

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Organization	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	31	37	13	6	43	19	189420
2022	Micro-organizations combined	13	32	37	13	6	45	18	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	10	30	42	14	4	40	18	40

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	9	19	39	21	11	0	32	29	188990
2022	Micro-organizations combined	8	17	41	21	13	0	34	25	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	11	11	49	15	10	3	26	23	40

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	30	40	14	8	5	3	0	72	13	189260
2022	Micro-organizations combined	38	36	13	6	4	3	1	76	10	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	24	43	12	9	2	7	2	74	12	40

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Organization	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	28	35	19	6	189320
2022	Micro-organizations combined	13	30	35	17	5	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	15	34	23	16	11	40

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	53	26	10	4	3	3	1	83	7	189380
2022	Micro-organizations combined	61	22	8	2	3	2	1	86	5	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	64	26	6	0	2	2	0	92	2	40

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	46	26	9	9	8	2	1	73	18	189330
2022	Micro-organizations combined	54	23	7	6	7	1	1	79	13	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	54	26	3	8	10	0	0	80	18	40

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	54	28	7	5	5	1	1	83	10	189380
2022	Micro-organizations combined	63	21	6	3	5	1	1	85	8	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	66	19	5	6	4	0	0	85	10	40

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	Organization	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	Public Service	29	37	13	10	8	2	68	19	189260
2022	Micro-organizations combined	37	35	11	9	7	1	73	15	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	37	37	14	2	10	0	74	12	40

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	19	50	13	13	4	1	0	69	18	46350
2022	Micro-organizations combined	35	45	7	9	3	1	0	81	12	330

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	189195
2022	Micro-organizations combined	11	89	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	21	79	40

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	58	42	24010
2022	Micro-organizations combined	57	43	115

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	74	26	23985
2022	Micro-organizations combined	72	28	115

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	46	33	7	8	5	1	0	80	13	17915
2022	Micro-organizations combined	50	27	4	12	5	2	0	79	17	85

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	46	31	8	5	3	3	3	83	9	189205
2022	Micro-organizations combined	54	29	6	5	2	2	3	87	7	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	67	21	8	2	0	0	2	89	2	40

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	23	59	16	1	189385
2022	Micro-organizations combined	22	60	15	3	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	31	55	14	0	40

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	39	61	41220
2022	Micro-organizations combined	45	55	225
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	31	69	15

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	Organization	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	Public Service	10	19	14	19	32	2	5	31	54	41220
2022	Micro-organizations combined	30	27	10	14	15	2	3	60	29	225
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	37	25	15	7	10	0	7	66	18	15

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	Organization	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	Public Service	6	16	13	19	40	2	4	24	63	41155
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	19	13	21	28	3	12	28	57	225
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	8	15	15	7	39	7	9	28	54	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	Organization	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	Public Service	43	15	9	5	5	4	18	75	13	189270
2022	Micro-organizations combined	44	13	9	5	4	4	20	76	11	1040
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	49	7	5	5	9	10	15	75	19	40

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	35	31	11	7	15	85135
2022	Micro-organizations combined	37	31	6	6	20	650
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	67	11	6	9	8	15

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	71	29	110775
2022	Micro-organizations combined	62	38	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	66	34	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	62	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	41	59	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	29	71	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	54	46	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	65	35	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	71	29	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	44	56	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	52	48	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	43	57	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	26	74	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	30	70	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	24	76	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	62	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	45	55	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	22	78	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	20	80	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	24	76	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	4	96	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	28	72	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	23	77	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	15	85	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	20	80	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	21	79	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	10	90	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	32	68	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	37	63	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	32	68	20

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	33	67	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	28	72	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	22	78	20

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	5	95	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	0	100	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	84	110640
2022	Micro-organizations combined	11	89	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	0	100	20

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	66	14	5	2	3	1	10	89	5	110635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	81	10	4	1	1	0	2	93	3	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	77	10	6	0	7	0	0	86	7	20

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	Organization	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	Public Service	7	14	16	14	35	4	12	57	24	110615
2022	Micro-organizations combined	6	15	14	16	40	3	5	61	24	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	9	15	27	5	34	6	4	43	27	20

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	9	20	17	14	29	5	6	49	32	110635
2022	Micro-organizations combined	10	23	19	15	28	4	1	46	34	730
2022	Accessibility Standards Canada	14	30	7	20	18	6	4	43	49	20

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Accessibility Standards Canada

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