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2024 Public Service Employee Survey - Question number concordance

From: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Question number concordance with past surveys

2024 Public Service Employee Survey - Question number concordance (2024, 2022/2023, 2020, 2019 and 2018 Public Service Employee Surveys)
Public Service Employee Survey Questions Question Number
2024
PSES		 2022/2023
PSES		 2020
PSES		 2019
PSES		 2018
PSES
I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job. 1 1 1 Not applicable Not applicable
During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.table 1 note * 2 Not applicable Not applicable 19 Not applicable
When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.table 1 note * 3 Not applicable Not applicable 2 Not applicable
My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements. 4 3 3 3 Not applicable
I get the training I need to do my job. 5 4 4 4 1
I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work. 6 5 5 5 Not applicable
I have support at work to balance my work and personal life. 7 6 6 6 4
I get a sense of satisfaction from my work. 8 7 7 7 5
I receive meaningful recognition for work well done. 9 8 8 8 6
I have clear work objectives. 10 9 9 9 7
I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals. 11 10 10 10 8
Overall, I feel valued at work. 12 11 11 11 9
I am proud of the work that I do. 13 12 12 12 10
I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work. 14 13 13 13 11
I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work. 15 14 14 14 12
I have support at work to provide a high level of service. 16 15 15 15 13
Overall, I like my job. 17 16 16 16 14
I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours. 18 17 17 17 15
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... 19 18 18 18 16
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities. 19a 18a 18a 18a 16a
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages. 19b 18b 18c 18c 16c
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines. 19c 18c 18d 18d 16d
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources. 19d 18d 18e 18e 16e
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover. 19e 18e 18f 18f 16f
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes. 19f 18f 18g 18g 16g
I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology. 19g 18g 18h 18h Not applicable
I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit. 20 19 19 20 17
In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team. 21 20 20 21 18
In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner. 22 21 21 22 20
The people I work with value my ideas and opinions. 23 22 22 23 21
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. 24 23 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health. 25 24 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit. 26 25 24 24 Not applicable
I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance. 27 26 25 25 22
I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals. 28 27 26 Not applicable Not applicable
My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work. 29 28 27 27 24
My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours. (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday). 30 29 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive. 31 30 30 31 26
When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice. 32 31 Not applicable 28 Not applicable
Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour. 33 32 31 34 29
I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency. 34 33 32 35 30
Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions. 35 34 33 36 31
Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff. 36 35 34 37 32
Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees. 37 36 35 38 Not applicable
My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals. 38 37 36 39 33
I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency. 39 38 37 40 Not applicable
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. 40 39 38 41 34
My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace. 41 40 39 42 35
I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal. 42 41 40 43 36
My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development. 43 42 41 44 37
To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 44 43 43 46 Not applicable
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 44a 43a 43a 46a Not applicable
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 language training in my second official languagetable 1 note * 44b Not applicable Not applicable 46b Not applicable
To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination 44c 43c 43c 46g Not applicable
To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility issuestable 1 note ** 44d Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issuestable 1 note ** 44e Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience. 45 44 42 45 38
I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea. 46 45 44 47 39
I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities). 47 46 45 48 41
My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce. 48 47 46 49 40
My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace. 49 48 47 Not applicable Not applicable
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). 50 49 48 Not applicable Not applicable
I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health. 51 50 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
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. 52 51 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect. 53 52 49 50 42
I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work. 54 53 50 51 43
I am satisfied with my department or agency. 55 54 51 52 44
I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service. 56 55 52 53 45
Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years? 57 56 53 54 46
Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months? 58 57 55 58 48
From whom did you experience harassment on the job? 59 58 56 59 49
Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. 60 59 57 60 50
What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? 61 60 58 61 51
Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? 62 61 59 62 52
I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency. 63 62 60 64 53
My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment. 64 63 61 65 54
Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months? 65 64 62 66 55
From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? 66 65 63 67 56
Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. 67 66 64 68 57
What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? 68 67 65 69 58
Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? 69 68 66 70 59
I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency. 70 69 67 72 60
My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination. 71 70 68 73 61
I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency. 72 71 69 Not applicable Not applicable
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 73 72 70 74 62
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues 73a 72a 70b 74a 62a
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload 73b 72b 70c 74b 62b
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines 73c 72c 70d 74c 62c
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work 73d 72d 70e 74d 62d
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours 73e 72e 70f 74e 62e
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life 73f 72f 70g 74f 62f
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making 73g 72g 70i 74g 62g
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities 73h 72h 70j 74h 62h
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations 73i 72i 70k 74i 62i
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition 73j 72j 70l 74j Not applicable
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues 73k 72k 70m Not applicable Not applicable
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload 73l 72l 70n 74k 62j
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment 73m 72m 70o 74l 62k
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) 73n 72n 70p Not applicable Not applicable
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility issuestable 1 note ** 73o Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accommodation issuestable 1 note ** 73p Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination 73q 72p 70r 74n 62m
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with my co-worker(s) 73r 72q 70s 74o 62n
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) with authority over me 73s 72r 70t 74p 62o
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) working for me 73t 72s 70u 74q 62p
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with other individuals (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies) 73u 72t 70v 74r 62q
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security 73v 72u 70w 74s 62r
Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues 73w 72v 70x 74t 62s
Overall, my level of work-related stress is… 74 73 72 75 63
After my workday, I feel emotionally drained. 75 74 73 76 64
My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace. 76 75 74 77 65
In general, how is your mental health? 77 76 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being. 78 77 77 Not applicable Not applicable
I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health. 79 78 76 Not applicable Not applicable
I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety. 80 79 81 Not applicable Not applicable
I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy. 81 80 78 78 66
Are you a supervisor? 82 81 83 32 27
I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. 83 82 84 33 Not applicable
Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years? 84 83 88 79 Not applicable
Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability? 85 84 89 Not applicable Not applicable
Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented? 86 85 90 80 Not applicable
I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented. 87 86 91 81 Not applicable
I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor. 88 87 92 Not applicable Not applicable
In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system? 89 88 93 Not applicable Not applicable
Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved? 90 89 94 Not applicable Not applicable
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. 91 90 95 Not applicable Not applicable
I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues. 92 91 96 Not applicable Not applicable
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? 93 92 97 87 73
For which department or agency are you currently working? 94 100 98 88 74
In which organizational unit are you currently working? 95 101 99 89 75
Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement? 96 93 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Are you currently a shift worker? 97 102 100 90 76
Do you work full-time or part-time? 98 103 101 91 Not applicable
What is your current employee status? 99 104 105 93 77
Have you ever served in the Canadian military?table 1 note * 100 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 91
Please indicate your occupational group. 101a 105a 106a 94a 78a
Please indicate your level. 101b 105b 106b 94b 78b
What are the language requirements of your current position? 102 106 Not applicable 99 Not applicable
With which of the following communities do you most closely identify in relation to your current job? 103 109 107 95 79
In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service? 104 110 108 96 80
In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency? 105 111 109 97 81
What is your first official language? 106 112 110 98 82
Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job? 107 113 111 100 83
In which province or territory do you work? 108 114 112 102 84
Do you work in one of the following designated bilingual areas of Quebec or Ontario? 109 115 113 103 Not applicable
What is your age group? 110 116 114 104 85
What is your gender? 111 117 115 105 86
Are you a person with a disability?table 1 note ** 112 118 118 Not applicable Not applicable
Do you identify as an Indigenous person?table 1 note ** 113 119 116 106 87
Which racial group(s) do you identify with?table 1 note ** 114 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Which ethnic or cultural origin(s) do you identify with?table 1 note ** 115 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Which religion(s) or belief system(s) do you identify with?table 1 note * 116 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
What is your sexual orientation?table 1 note * 117a Not applicable 122 112 90
Do you identify with any of the following groups?table 1 note * 117b Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Specify how you self-identify.table 1 note ** 118 123 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

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