2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 26. Do you currently work according to any of the following flexible working arrangements?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 33 10 6 3 4 1 79 10 431
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 36 10 4 3 3 0 83 7 2228
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 32 10 2 2 4 1 85 5 342
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 36 10 4 3 3 0 82 8 2317
2017 Telework - No 44 36 10 4 3 3 0 82 7 2267
2017 Telework - Yes 43 34 11 4 2 4 1 81 7 392
2017 Job sharing - No 44 36 10 4 3 3 0 82 7 2656
2017 Income averaging - Yes 38 41 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 55
2017 Income averaging - No 44 35 10 4 3 3 0 82 7 2604
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 36 10 4 3 3 0 82 7 2647
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 36 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 1664
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 11 4 3 4 1 81 8 995
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 35 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 616
2014 Compressed workweek - No 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 2888
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 33 14 2 1 4 1 83 3 487
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3017
2014 Telework - No 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3070
2014 Telework - Yes 46 31 15 1 1 5 0 82 2 434
2014 Job sharing - No 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3504
2014 Income averaging - Yes 48 33 11 3 1 5 0 84 4 155
2014 Income averaging - No 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3349
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 2121
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 13 2 1 5 0 82 4 1383

Question 2. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 39 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 432
2017 Compressed workweek - No 41 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2226
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 35 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 341
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 38 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2317
2017 Telework - No 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2265
2017 Telework - Yes 39 37 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 393
2017 Job sharing - No 40 38 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2655
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 43 4 9 5 0 0 82 15 55
2017 Income averaging - No 40 38 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2603
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 30 28 24 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 38 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2646
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 1662
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 37 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 996
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 34 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 617
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 36 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 2887
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 33 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 488
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 3016
2014 Telework - No 47 36 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 3070
2014 Telework - Yes 51 34 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 434
2014 Job sharing - No 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 3504
2014 Income averaging - Yes 47 41 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 155
2014 Income averaging - No 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 3349
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 36 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 2119
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 1385

Question 3. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 34 19 11 10 0 0 60 21 431
2017 Compressed workweek - No 31 35 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 2230
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 37 16 12 4 0 1 67 17 341
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 34 15 11 9 0 0 64 20 2320
2017 Telework - No 31 34 15 11 8 0 0 65 19 2268
2017 Telework - Yes 23 37 17 13 9 0 0 60 22 393
2017 Job sharing - No 30 35 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 2658
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 35 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 55
2017 Income averaging - No 30 35 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 2606
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 30 42 10 0 0 0 48 10 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 35 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 2649
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 34 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 1666
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 36 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 995
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 36 17 14 9 0 0 61 23 617
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 35 15 13 8 0 0 65 20 2889
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 40 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 488
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 35 15 13 8 0 0 63 21 3018
2014 Telework - No 29 36 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 3071
2014 Telework - Yes 20 31 22 18 9 0 0 51 27 435
2014 Job sharing - No 28 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 3506
2014 Income averaging - Yes 30 33 13 16 8 1 0 63 24 155
2014 Income averaging - No 28 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 3351
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 35 15 12 8 0 0 66 20 2121
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 36 16 14 8 0 0 61 22 1385

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 20 33 23 14 9 1 0 54 23 432
2017 Compressed workweek - No 24 34 18 14 9 1 0 59 23 2223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 34 17 16 7 1 1 60 22 339
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 34 19 14 10 1 0 58 23 2316
2017 Telework - No 24 35 18 13 9 1 0 59 23 2263
2017 Telework - Yes 21 29 23 16 10 0 0 51 27 392
2017 Job sharing - No 23 34 19 14 9 1 0 58 23 2652
2017 Income averaging - Yes 30 28 21 6 13 2 0 60 19 55
2017 Income averaging - No 23 34 19 14 9 1 0 58 23 2600
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 30 26 26 0 0 0 48 26 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 34 19 14 9 1 0 58 23 2643
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 35 18 13 9 1 0 60 22 1662
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 33 20 15 10 1 0 55 25 993

Question 5. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 34 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 432
2017 Compressed workweek - No 41 34 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 2227
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 29 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 341
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 35 11 7 6 0 1 75 13 2318
2017 Telework - No 38 35 12 7 6 0 1 75 14 2267
2017 Telework - Yes 58 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 392
2017 Job sharing - No 41 34 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 2656
2017 Income averaging - Yes 43 37 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 55
2017 Income averaging - No 41 34 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 2604
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 58 23 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 34 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 2647
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 36 13 8 7 0 1 73 15 1664
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 32 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 995
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 34 11 7 3 0 0 79 11 618
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 33 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 2888
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 488
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 34 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3018
2014 Telework - No 41 34 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 3071
2014 Telework - Yes 56 32 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 435
2014 Job sharing - No 43 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 3506
2014 Income averaging - Yes 49 34 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 155
2014 Income averaging - No 43 33 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 3351
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 34 11 9 6 0 1 74 15 2120
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 33 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1386

Question 6. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 36 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 431
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 2234
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 43 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 342
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 36 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 2323
2017 Telework - No 32 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 2273
2017 Telework - Yes 33 40 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 392
2017 Job sharing - No 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 2662
2017 Income averaging - Yes 30 47 9 8 6 0 0 78 14 55
2017 Income averaging - No 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 2610
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 7 51 23 18 0 0 0 58 18 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 2653
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 1669
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 39 13 9 7 0 0 70 16 996
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 40 18 8 4 1 0 69 12 616
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 38 15 9 5 0 0 72 13 2890
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 36 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 487
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 38 15 9 5 1 0 71 13 3019
2014 Telework - No 33 38 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 3073
2014 Telework - Yes 35 39 14 9 3 0 0 75 12 433
2014 Job sharing - No 33 38 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 3506
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 39 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 154
2014 Income averaging - No 33 38 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 3352
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 38 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 2123
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 38 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 1383

Question 7. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 431
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 37 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2234
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 43 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 341
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 37 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 2324
2017 Telework - No 37 38 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 2272
2017 Telework - Yes 41 37 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 393
2017 Job sharing - No 38 38 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2662
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 55
2017 Income averaging - No 38 38 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2610
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 33 25 32 10 0 0 0 58 10 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 38 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2653
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 37 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1670
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 995
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 43 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 617
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 2891
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 43 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 488
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3020
2014 Telework - No 37 41 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 3073
2014 Telework - Yes 38 43 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 435
2014 Job sharing - No 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3508
2014 Income averaging - Yes 37 40 15 4 5 0 0 76 8 155
2014 Income averaging - No 37 41 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 3353
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2123
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 43 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1385
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 56 23 8 7 6 0 0 79 12 430
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 24 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 2229
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 61 24 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 340
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 24 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2319
2017 Telework - No 54 24 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 2269
2017 Telework - Yes 62 23 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 390
2017 Job sharing - No 55 24 9 6 5 0 0 80 12 2656
2017 Income averaging - Yes 55 27 4 9 6 0 0 82 15 55
2017 Income averaging - No 55 24 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 2604
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 61 15 17 8 0 0 0 76 8 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 24 9 6 5 0 0 80 12 2647
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 25 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 1667
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 24 9 5 4 0 0 82 10 992

Question 9. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 55 24 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 429
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 25 9 5 5 0 0 82 10 2231
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 25 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 341
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 25 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 2319
2017 Telework - No 55 25 9 5 5 0 0 80 11 2270
2017 Telework - Yes 61 26 8 2 2 1 0 88 5 390
2017 Job sharing - No 56 25 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 2657
2017 Income averaging - Yes 56 27 7 4 6 0 0 83 9 55
2017 Income averaging - No 56 25 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 2605
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 53 23 9 16 0 0 0 76 16 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 25 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 2648
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 55 25 9 5 5 0 0 80 11 1668
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 25 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 992

Question 10. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 32 30 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 428
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 31 14 12 10 1 0 63 23 2228
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 32 13 13 4 0 0 71 16 340
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 31 14 13 11 1 0 62 24 2316
2017 Telework - No 31 31 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 2267
2017 Telework - Yes 35 32 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 389
2017 Job sharing - No 32 31 14 13 10 1 0 63 23 2653
2017 Income averaging - Yes 31 31 13 19 6 0 0 62 25 55
2017 Income averaging - No 32 31 14 12 10 1 0 63 23 2601
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 41 16 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 31 14 13 10 1 0 63 23 2644
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 30 14 12 12 1 0 62 24 1666
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 32 13 13 8 0 0 65 21 990

Question 11. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 27 35 20 11 6 1 0 63 17 427
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 36 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 2230
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 35 17 9 3 1 0 70 12 339
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 35 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 2318
2017 Telework - No 33 35 17 8 5 1 0 69 14 2267
2017 Telework - Yes 29 36 20 9 4 1 0 66 14 390
2017 Job sharing - No 32 35 17 8 5 1 0 69 14 2654
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 26 14 20 8 2 0 57 29 55
2017 Income averaging - No 32 36 17 8 5 1 0 69 14 2602
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 30 53 8 10 0 0 0 83 10 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 35 17 8 5 1 0 69 14 2645
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 36 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 1668
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 35 19 10 5 2 0 66 15 989

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 23 45 20 8 0 0 27 28 427
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 21 43 20 11 0 0 26 31 2218
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 25 46 16 7 0 0 30 23 337
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 21 43 21 11 0 0 25 32 2308
2017 Telework - No 4 20 43 21 11 0 0 25 33 2255
2017 Telework - Yes 6 27 44 15 7 0 0 33 22 390
2017 Job sharing - No 4 21 43 20 10 0 0 26 31 2642
2017 Income averaging - Yes 8 28 30 29 4 2 0 36 34 54
2017 Income averaging - No 4 21 43 20 11 0 0 26 31 2591
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 43 31 18 7 0 0 43 26 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 21 43 20 10 0 0 26 31 2633
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 20 42 22 12 0 0 24 33 1661
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 24 45 18 8 0 0 28 27 984

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 21 38 26 8 0 0 34 28 428
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 22 41 21 9 0 0 29 30 2215
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 17 42 25 12 0 0 36 22 336
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 22 40 21 8 0 0 29 30 2307
2017 Telework - No 8 23 40 21 8 0 0 29 31 2255
2017 Telework - Yes 5 15 42 26 11 0 0 38 20 388
2017 Job sharing - No 7 22 41 21 8 0 0 30 29 2640
2017 Income averaging - Yes 6 18 42 24 10 0 0 34 24 54
2017 Income averaging - No 8 22 41 21 8 0 0 30 29 2589
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 23 32 34 10 0 0 44 23 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 22 41 21 8 0 0 30 29 2631
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 23 40 19 8 0 0 28 32 1658
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 19 41 25 9 0 0 34 25 985
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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 act(s), comment(s) or display(s) 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, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 23 77 430
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 81 2215
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 337
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 2308
2017 Telework - No 21 79 2255
2017 Telework - Yes 15 85 390
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 2642
2017 Income averaging - Yes 22 78 55
2017 Income averaging - No 20 80 2590
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 100 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 80 2633
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 79 1656
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 989
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 15 85 617
2014 Compressed workweek - No 15 85 2881
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 87 485
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 85 3013
2014 Telework - No 16 84 3065
2014 Telework - Yes 8 92 433
2014 Job sharing - No 15 85 3498
2014 Income averaging - Yes 11 89 155
2014 Income averaging - No 15 85 3343
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 85 2115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 86 1383

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 59 97
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 469
2017 Telework - No 45 463
2017 Telework - Yes 40 60
2017 Job sharing - No 45 522
2017 Income averaging - Yes 49 12
2017 Income averaging - No 45 511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 523
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 341
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 182
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 52 93
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 65
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 445
2014 Telework - No 42 475
2014 Telework - Yes 57 35
2014 Job sharing - No 43 510
2014 Income averaging - Yes 42 17
2014 Income averaging - No 43 493
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 187

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 97
2017 Compressed workweek - No 70 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 66 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 68 469
2017 Telework - No 67 463
2017 Telework - Yes 72 60
2017 Job sharing - No 68 522
2017 Income averaging - No 68 511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 68 523
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 70 341
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 64 182
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 93
2014 Compressed workweek - No 70 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 65
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 69 445
2014 Telework - No 68 475
2014 Telework - Yes 59 35
2014 Job sharing - No 68 510
2014 Income averaging - Yes 65 17
2014 Income averaging - No 68 493
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 73 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 187

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 469
2017 Telework - No 6 463
2017 Job sharing - No 5 522
2017 Income averaging - No 5 511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 523
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 341
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 182
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 93
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 445
2014 Telework - No 8 475
2014 Job sharing - No 7 510
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 17
2014 Income averaging - No 8 493
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 187

Question 15d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 97
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 54
2017 Telework - Yes 0 60
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 182
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 65
2014 Telework - Yes 0 35
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 17
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 323

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 469
2017 Telework - No 3 463
2017 Telework - Yes 8 60
2017 Job sharing - No 3 522
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 3 511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 523
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 341
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 182
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 445
2014 Telework - No 4 475
2014 Telework - Yes 0 35
2014 Job sharing - No 3 510
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 17
2014 Income averaging - No 3 493
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 323

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 97
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 469
2017 Telework - No 7 463
2017 Telework - Yes 8 60
2017 Job sharing - No 7 522
2017 Income averaging - No 7 511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 523
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 341
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 182
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 65
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 445
2014 Telework - No 4 475
2014 Telework - Yes 15 35
2014 Job sharing - No 5 510
2014 Income averaging - No 5 493
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 187

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 469
2017 Telework - No 3 463
2017 Job sharing - No 4 522
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 4 511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 523
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 341
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 182
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 417
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 65
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 445
2014 Telework - No 2 475
2014 Job sharing - No 2 510
2014 Income averaging - No 2 493
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 187
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 13 87 431
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 90 2224
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 339
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 2316
2017 Telework - No 11 89 2263
2017 Telework - Yes 8 92 392
2017 Job sharing - No 11 89 2652
2017 Income averaging - Yes 9 91 55
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 2600
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 100 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 89 2644
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 1663
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 992
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 93 615
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 94 2883
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 95 487
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 94 3011
2014 Telework - No 6 94 3065
2014 Telework - Yes 4 96 433
2014 Job sharing - No 6 94 3498
2014 Income averaging - Yes 4 96 155
2014 Income averaging - No 6 94 3343
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 2116
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 1382

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 34 54
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 250
2017 Telework - No 32 244
2017 Telework - Yes 17 33
2017 Job sharing - No 31 277
2017 Income averaging - No 30 272
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 277
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 177
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 100
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 42
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 26
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 185
2014 Telework - No 33 196
2014 Telework - Yes 33 15
2014 Job sharing - No 33 211
2014 Income averaging - No 32 205
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 129
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 82

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 89 54
2017 Compressed workweek - No 88 223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 88 250
2017 Telework - No 87 244
2017 Job sharing - No 88 277
2017 Income averaging - No 88 272
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 88 277
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 87 177
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 91 100
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 81 42
2014 Compressed workweek - No 91 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 92 26
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 88 185
2014 Telework - No 89 196
2014 Telework - Yes 86 15
2014 Job sharing - No 89 211
2014 Income averaging - No 89 205
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 90 129
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 87 82

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 54
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 250
2017 Telework - No 3 244
2017 Job sharing - No 3 277
2017 Income averaging - No 3 272
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 277
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 177
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 26
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 185
2014 Telework - No 4 196
2014 Job sharing - No 4 211
2014 Income averaging - No 4 205

Question 17d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 27
2017 Telework - Yes 0 33
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 100
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 42
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 26
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 185
2014 Telework - No 0 196
2014 Telework - Yes 0 15
2014 Job sharing - No 0 211
2014 Income averaging - No 0 205
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 129
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 82

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 250
2017 Telework - No 7 244
2017 Job sharing - No 7 277
2017 Income averaging - No 7 272
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 277
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 177
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 185
2014 Telework - No 6 196
2014 Job sharing - No 6 211
2014 Income averaging - No 6 205
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 129

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 250
2017 Telework - No 5 244
2017 Job sharing - No 5 277
2017 Income averaging - No 5 272
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 277
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 177
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 100
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 185
2014 Telework - No 7 196
2014 Job sharing - No 7 211
2014 Income averaging - No 6 205
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 129
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 82

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 223
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 250
2017 Telework - No 4 244
2017 Job sharing - No 4 277
2017 Income averaging - No 5 272
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 277
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 177
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 169
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 185
2014 Telework - No 4 196
2014 Job sharing - No 5 211
2014 Income averaging - No 5 205
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 129
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 82