2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Department of Finance 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 62 32 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 39 16 6 3 4 0 74 9 380
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 47 7 2 3 4 0 87 6 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 38 16 6 3 4 0 75 9 358
2017 Telework - No 35 38 15 5 3 4 0 76 8 387
2017 Telework - Yes 16 60 0 13 0 11 0 86 14 12
2017 Job sharing - No 34 39 15 5 3 4 0 76 9 399
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 28 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2017 Income averaging - No 34 39 15 5 3 4 0 76 9 389
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 39 15 5 3 4 0 76 9 399
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 39 17 6 3 4 0 73 9 330
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 39 5 4 2 6 0 88 7 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 54 29 10 0 0 7 0 89 0 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 32 12 5 2 8 0 80 7 556
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 31 7 0 1 6 0 91 2 66
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 32 12 5 2 8 0 79 8 518
2014 Telework - No 42 32 12 5 2 8 0 80 7 572
2014 Telework - Yes 57 8 8 0 9 18 0 79 11 12
2014 Job sharing - No 42 32 12 5 2 8 0 80 7 583
2014 Income averaging - Yes 55 37 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 42 31 12 5 2 8 0 80 7 571
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 32 13 6 2 8 0 78 8 475
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 30 8 0 2 7 0 90 2 109

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 73 22 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 379
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 66 31 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 357
2017 Telework - No 50 38 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 386
2017 Telework - Yes 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 50 39 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 398
2017 Income averaging - Yes 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 50 39 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 388
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 39 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 398
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 329
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 33 3 2 2 0 0 94 4 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 68 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 54 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 556
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 28 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 66
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 518
2014 Telework - No 55 34 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 572
2014 Telework - Yes 49 42 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2014 Job sharing - No 55 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 583
2014 Income averaging - Yes 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 55 34 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 571
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 475
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 66 31 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 109

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 55 29 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 378
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 46 16 2 3 0 0 78 5 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 39 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 356
2017 Telework - No 37 39 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 385
2017 Telework - Yes 25 54 6 14 0 0 0 79 14 12
2017 Job sharing - No 37 40 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 397
2017 Income averaging - Yes 37 39 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 37 40 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 40 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 397
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 14 328
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 36 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 36 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 39 14 9 3 0 1 74 12 556
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 40 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 66
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 39 14 9 3 0 1 74 12 518
2014 Telework - No 35 39 14 9 3 0 1 75 11 572
2014 Telework - Yes 33 32 16 9 9 0 0 65 18 12
2014 Job sharing - No 35 39 14 9 3 0 0 75 11 583
2014 Income averaging - Yes 45 22 23 0 0 0 10 75 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 35 39 14 9 3 0 0 75 12 571
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 40 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 475
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 35 13 7 2 0 1 77 9 109

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 51 19 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 42 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 379
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 43 7 10 5 2 0 77 16 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 40 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 357
2017 Telework - No 30 40 13 11 5 1 0 70 16 386
2017 Telework - Yes 25 45 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 12
2017 Job sharing - No 30 40 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 398
2017 Income averaging - Yes 37 54 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Income averaging - No 29 40 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 388
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 40 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 398
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 42 14 11 5 0 0 69 17 329
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 34 9 14 3 1 0 73 17 69

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 68 22 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 40 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 379
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 35 5 2 5 0 0 87 7 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 39 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 357
2017 Telework - No 35 39 10 9 6 0 0 74 15 386
2017 Telework - Yes 64 30 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 12
2017 Job sharing - No 36 39 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 398
2017 Income averaging - Yes 63 20 0 9 9 0 0 83 17 10
2017 Income averaging - No 36 39 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 388
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 39 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 398
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 41 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 329
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 30 5 4 5 0 0 86 9 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 65 28 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 34 13 10 7 0 1 70 17 556
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 43 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 66
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 32 13 11 7 0 1 69 18 518
2014 Telework - No 37 33 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 572
2014 Telework - Yes 42 50 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2014 Job sharing - No 37 34 12 10 6 0 1 71 16 583
2014 Income averaging - Yes 23 37 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 37 34 12 10 6 0 1 71 16 571
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 32 13 12 7 0 1 68 19 475
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 39 8 2 2 1 1 88 4 109

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 66 24 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 43 40 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 379
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 52 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 357
2017 Telework - No 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 386
2017 Telework - Yes 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 398
2017 Income averaging - Yes 28 54 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 388
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 398
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 329
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 45 4 2 2 0 0 93 4 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 42 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 556
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 28 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 66
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 36 11 6 2 0 0 81 7 518
2014 Telework - No 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 572
2014 Telework - Yes 42 41 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2014 Job sharing - No 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 583
2014 Income averaging - Yes 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 571
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 12 6 2 0 0 81 7 475
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 34 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 109

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 62 26 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 44 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 378
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 47 2 3 3 0 0 91 7 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 42 5 4 2 1 0 88 6 356
2017 Telework - No 46 43 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 385
2017 Telework - Yes 51 30 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 12
2017 Job sharing - No 46 42 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 397
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 52 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Income averaging - No 46 42 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 42 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 397
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 42 6 4 2 1 0 89 6 328
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 43 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 37 52 7 0 3 0 0 89 3 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 38 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 554
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 40 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 66
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 39 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 516
2014 Telework - No 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 570
2014 Telework - Yes 42 31 9 9 8 0 0 74 17 12
2014 Job sharing - No 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 581
2014 Income averaging - Yes 56 37 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
2014 Income averaging - No 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 569
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 473
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 41 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 109
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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 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 61 23 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 380
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 23 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 358
2017 Telework - No 60 23 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 387
2017 Telework - Yes 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 62 23 7 5 3 0 0 85 9 399
2017 Income averaging - Yes 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 61 23 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 389
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 23 7 5 3 0 0 85 9 399
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 23 7 6 4 0 0 82 11 330
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 69

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 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 60 24 8 4 4 0 0 84 7 380
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 68 30 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 24 9 3 4 0 0 84 8 358
2017 Telework - No 60 25 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 387
2017 Telework - Yes 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 61 24 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 399
2017 Income averaging - Yes 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 60 24 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 389
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 61 24 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 399
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 23 10 4 5 0 0 82 8 330
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 28 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 69

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 62 22 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 36 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 379
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 39 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 34 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 357
2017 Telework - No 37 34 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 386
2017 Telework - Yes 49 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 12
2017 Job sharing - No 37 35 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 398
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 17 35 9 0 0 0 57 9 10
2017 Income averaging - No 37 35 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 388
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 35 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 398
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 35 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 329
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 34 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 69

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 45 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 23 41 22 11 3 1 0 64 13 380
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 33 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 41 22 11 3 1 0 64 14 358
2017 Telework - No 25 40 22 11 2 1 0 65 13 387
2017 Telework - Yes 27 60 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 25 41 21 10 2 1 0 66 13 399
2017 Income averaging - Yes 57 26 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2017 Income averaging - No 24 41 22 10 2 1 0 65 13 389
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 25 41 21 10 2 1 0 66 13 399
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 41 23 12 3 1 0 62 15 330
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 39 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 69

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 6 33 36 19 6 0 0 39 25 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 23 43 21 9 0 0 26 30 370
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 30 44 11 2 0 3 40 14 41
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 23 43 22 10 0 0 26 32 348
2017 Telework - No 3 24 43 20 9 0 0 27 29 377
2017 Telework - Yes 11 22 29 32 6 0 0 33 38 12
2017 Job sharing - No 3 24 43 21 9 0 0 27 30 389
2017 Income averaging - No 3 25 43 20 9 0 0 28 29 380
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 24 43 21 9 0 0 27 30 389
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 23 44 20 10 0 0 25 30 321
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 28 37 22 4 0 2 36 27 68

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 16 25 42 12 0 0 53 22 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 22 41 21 11 0 0 32 27 374
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 12 39 28 20 0 0 49 12 40
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 22 40 22 10 0 0 32 28 353
2017 Telework - No 5 21 41 22 11 0 0 33 26 381
2017 Telework - Yes 17 14 30 27 11 0 0 38 32 12
2017 Job sharing - No 5 21 40 22 11 0 0 33 26 393
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 20 49 22 9 0 0 31 20 10
2017 Income averaging - No 5 21 40 22 11 0 0 33 27 383
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 21 40 22 11 0 0 33 26 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 22 41 21 10 0 0 31 28 325
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 17 37 29 14 0 0 43 20 68
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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 0 100 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 15 85 377
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 85 355
2017 Telework - No 15 85 384
2017 Job sharing - No 14 86 396
2017 Income averaging - No 14 86 386
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 86 396
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 69
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 21 79 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 12 88 553
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 91 65
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 87 516
2014 Telework - No 13 87 569
2014 Job sharing - No 13 87 580
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 100 13
2014 Income averaging - No 13 87 568
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 473
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 108

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 52
2017 Telework - No 45 53
2017 Job sharing - No 45 54
2017 Income averaging - No 46 52
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 54
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 49
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 68
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 67
2014 Telework - No 37 71
2014 Job sharing - No 36 73
2014 Income averaging - No 36 73
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 61
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 12

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 60 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 52
2017 Telework - No 59 53
2017 Job sharing - No 60 54
2017 Income averaging - No 60 52
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 60 54
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 49
2014 Compressed workweek - No 73 68
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 73 67
2014 Telework - No 71 71
2014 Job sharing - No 72 73
2014 Income averaging - No 72 73
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 73 61
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 67 12

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 - No 0 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 52
2017 Telework - No 0 53
2017 Job sharing - No 0 54
2017 Income averaging - No 0 52
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 54
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 49
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 68
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 67
2014 Telework - No 0 71
2014 Job sharing - No 0 73
2014 Income averaging - No 0 73
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 61
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 12

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 - No 0 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 52
2017 Telework - No 0 53
2017 Job sharing - No 0 54
2017 Income averaging - No 0 52
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 54
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 67
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 61
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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 0 100 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 377
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 355
2017 Telework - No 8 92 384
2017 Telework - Yes 0 100 12
2017 Job sharing - No 8 92 396
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 100 10
2017 Income averaging - No 8 92 386
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 92 396
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 327
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 100 28
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 96 555
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 97 517
2014 Telework - No 4 96 571
2014 Job sharing - No 4 96 582
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 100 13
2014 Income averaging - No 4 96 570
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 96 474

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 18 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 29
2017 Telework - No 18 30
2017 Job sharing - No 18 30
2017 Income averaging - No 18 30
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 30
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 29
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 21
2014 Telework - No 25 20
2014 Job sharing - No 29 21
2014 Income averaging - No 29 21

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 78 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 77 29
2017 Telework - No 78 30
2017 Job sharing - No 78 30
2017 Income averaging - No 78 30
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 78 30
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 77 29
2014 Compressed workweek - No 90 21
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 94 18
2014 Telework - No 90 20
2014 Job sharing - No 90 21
2014 Income averaging - No 90 21
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 93 17

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 - No 0 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 29
2017 Telework - No 0 30
2017 Job sharing - No 0 30
2017 Income averaging - No 0 30
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 30
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 29
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 21
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 18
2014 Telework - No 0 20
2014 Job sharing - No 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 0 21
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 17