2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Energy Board by Question 101. Do you currently work according to any of the following flexible working arrangements?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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 - No 33 44 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 41 6 10 0 0 0 85 10 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 46 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 217
2017 Telework - Yes 38 44 9 3 6 0 0 82 9 34
2017 Telework - No 32 45 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 252
2017 Job sharing - No 33 45 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 286
2017 Income averaging - No 33 44 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 45 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 46 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 43 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 41 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 38 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 43 9 7 5 0 0 80 12 267
2014 Telework - Yes 47 33 3 3 13 0 0 80 16 31
2014 Telework - No 38 43 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 310
2014 Job sharing - No 39 42 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 39 42 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 40 5 5 4 0 0 85 9 98

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued 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 - No 28 39 11 12 10 1 0 67 22 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 40 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 38 11 11 12 1 0 66 23 216
2017 Telework - Yes 24 41 12 15 9 0 0 65 24 34
2017 Telework - No 31 38 10 11 10 1 0 69 21 251
2017 Job sharing - No 30 38 10 11 10 1 0 69 21 285
2017 Income averaging - No 30 38 10 11 10 1 0 68 21 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 38 10 11 10 1 0 69 21 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 38 11 11 13 2 0 65 24 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 38 8 12 5 0 0 75 16 102

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

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 - No 55 32 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 65 31 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 34 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 217
2017 Telework - Yes 53 35 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 34
2017 Telework - No 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 253
2017 Job sharing - No 54 33 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 287
2017 Income averaging - No 54 33 9 2 2 0 0 87 5 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 33 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 31 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 36 5 0 1 0 0 95 1 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 61 28 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 25 6 1 1 0 0 92 3 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 29 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 267
2014 Telework - Yes 70 16 3 3 7 0 0 87 10 31
2014 Telework - No 60 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 309
2014 Job sharing - No 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 340
2014 Income averaging - No 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 59 29 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 66 25 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 97

Question 20. 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 - No 36 43 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 40 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 43 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 215
2017 Telework - Yes 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 34
2017 Telework - No 36 43 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 250
2017 Job sharing - No 37 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 284
2017 Income averaging - No 37 42 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 280
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 284
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 46 11 10 4 1 0 75 14 182
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 37 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 38 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 34 3 8 3 0 0 86 11 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 40 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 267
2014 Telework - Yes 38 36 13 7 7 0 0 74 13 31
2014 Telework - No 45 39 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 310
2014 Job sharing - No 45 39 7 6 4 0 0 83 9 341
2014 Income averaging - No 45 39 7 6 4 0 0 83 9 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 40 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 36 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 98

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 36 18 11 6 1 0 66 16 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 39 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 34 17 11 7 1 0 64 18 217
2017 Telework - Yes 26 29 21 18 6 0 0 56 24 34
2017 Telework - No 32 36 17 9 5 1 0 68 15 253
2017 Job sharing - No 31 35 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 287
2017 Income averaging - No 31 35 17 11 5 1 0 67 16 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 35 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 36 18 11 7 1 0 63 19 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 34 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 37 10 6 3 1 0 81 8 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 39 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 267
2014 Telework - Yes 39 31 23 3 3 0 0 70 7 31
2014 Telework - No 44 38 8 6 3 1 0 83 8 310
2014 Job sharing - No 43 38 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 341
2014 Income averaging - No 43 38 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 38 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 37 11 3 3 0 0 82 6 98

Question 59. 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 - No 27 37 17 12 6 1 0 65 18 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 37 22 7 1 0 0 70 8 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 37 14 13 7 1 0 65 20 217
2017 Telework - Yes 24 35 21 15 6 0 0 59 21 34
2017 Telework - No 30 37 16 11 5 1 0 67 17 252
2017 Job sharing - No 29 37 16 12 5 1 0 66 17 286
2017 Income averaging - No 29 37 16 12 5 1 0 66 18 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 37 16 12 5 1 0 66 17 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 38 15 14 7 1 0 64 21 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 35 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 40 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 35 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 43 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 267
2014 Telework - Yes 32 31 26 7 3 0 0 64 10 31
2014 Telework - No 42 42 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 310
2014 Job sharing - No 41 41 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 341
2014 Income averaging - No 41 41 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 43 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 36 11 8 1 0 0 79 9 98

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 25 15 15 8 4 1 60 24 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 18 19 14 4 4 1 61 19 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 26 13 14 9 4 1 61 25 216
2017 Telework - Yes 32 12 21 18 6 9 3 50 27 34
2017 Telework - No 34 26 14 14 8 3 1 63 23 252
2017 Job sharing - No 34 24 14 14 8 4 1 61 23 286
2017 Income averaging - No 34 24 14 14 8 4 1 62 24 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 24 14 14 8 4 1 61 23 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 29 13 15 10 3 1 60 26 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 15 17 13 5 5 2 63 19 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 30 11 6 6 4 1 76 13 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 31 10 10 1 3 1 79 11 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 30 12 5 7 4 1 75 13 267
2014 Telework - Yes 39 32 10 7 7 3 3 75 14 31
2014 Telework - No 42 30 11 6 6 4 1 76 13 310
2014 Job sharing - No 42 30 11 6 6 4 1 76 13 341
2014 Income averaging - No 42 30 11 6 6 4 1 76 13 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 29 13 5 8 4 1 74 13 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 35 7 9 2 3 1 81 12 98
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

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 - No 44 30 11 6 6 2 0 76 13 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 34 8 5 0 4 0 86 6 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 28 12 6 8 2 0 74 14 217
2017 Telework - Yes 47 32 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 34
2017 Telework - No 45 29 10 6 7 3 0 77 13 253
2017 Job sharing - No 45 30 11 6 6 2 0 77 12 287
2017 Income averaging - No 46 29 11 6 6 2 0 77 12 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 30 11 6 6 2 0 77 12 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 28 12 6 10 2 1 72 16 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 33 9 5 0 3 0 86 5 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 28 12 8 3 2 1 77 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 25 7 6 0 4 2 87 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 28 14 8 3 2 1 75 11 267
2014 Telework - Yes 45 32 13 3 0 0 6 82 4 31
2014 Telework - No 47 27 12 8 3 2 1 77 11 310
2014 Job sharing - No 47 28 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 341
2014 Income averaging - No 47 28 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 27 13 9 4 2 1 74 13 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 28 10 4 0 3 2 85 4 98

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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 - No 41 36 8 10 4 1 0 77 14 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 41 4 4 1 1 0 90 6 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 33 9 12 5 0 0 74 17 217
2017 Telework - Yes 47 41 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 34
2017 Telework - No 42 34 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 253
2017 Job sharing - No 42 35 8 10 4 1 0 78 14 287
2017 Income averaging - No 42 34 8 10 4 1 0 77 14 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 35 8 10 4 1 0 78 14 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 33 10 12 6 1 1 71 18 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 38 4 5 2 1 0 89 7 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 39 6 9 3 1 1 81 13 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 35 4 7 0 3 1 89 7 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 40 7 10 4 0 2 79 14 267
2014 Telework - Yes 51 30 3 13 0 0 3 83 14 31
2014 Telework - No 39 40 6 9 4 1 1 81 13 310
2014 Job sharing - No 40 39 6 9 3 1 1 81 13 341
2014 Income averaging - No 40 39 6 9 3 1 1 81 13 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 40 7 10 4 0 2 79 14 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 37 4 8 0 2 1 87 9 98

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

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 - No 49 26 11 4 9 0 1 76 13 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 31 5 4 1 0 1 89 6 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 25 12 4 11 0 0 73 15 217
2017 Telework - Yes 50 35 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2017 Telework - No 50 25 11 4 9 0 1 76 14 253
2017 Job sharing - No 50 26 10 4 8 0 1 77 13 287
2017 Income averaging - No 50 26 11 4 9 0 1 76 13 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 26 10 4 8 0 1 77 13 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 24 13 4 13 0 1 71 17 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 30 6 5 1 0 1 87 6 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 49 31 8 7 5 0 1 81 12 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 25 11 4 0 1 1 84 4 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 32 7 7 6 0 1 80 13 267
2014 Telework - Yes 51 33 3 7 3 0 3 86 10 31
2014 Telework - No 48 31 8 6 5 0 1 80 11 310
2014 Job sharing - No 49 31 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 49 31 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 32 7 7 6 0 1 79 14 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 28 10 4 1 1 1 84 5 98

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

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 - No 15 30 15 21 13 6 0 47 36 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 29 11 22 10 8 0 54 34 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 30 16 20 14 4 0 47 35 217
2017 Telework - Yes 15 21 26 15 15 9 0 39 32 34
2017 Telework - No 17 31 14 21 13 5 0 50 35 253
2017 Job sharing - No 17 30 15 20 13 5 0 49 35 287
2017 Income averaging - No 16 30 15 21 13 5 0 49 35 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 30 15 20 13 5 0 49 35 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 31 15 22 15 4 0 45 39 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 28 15 17 8 8 0 57 28 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 26 41 12 11 4 6 0 71 16 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 38 13 9 1 11 1 73 12 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 42 13 11 5 4 0 70 16 267
2014 Telework - Yes 20 42 12 7 3 13 3 73 12 31
2014 Telework - No 26 41 13 11 4 5 0 71 16 309
2014 Job sharing - No 26 41 13 11 4 6 0 71 16 340
2014 Income averaging - No 26 41 13 11 4 6 0 71 16 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 41 12 12 5 3 0 70 17 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 40 13 7 2 12 1 74 10 97

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of 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 - No 13 28 16 23 19 1 0 41 43 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 22 12 30 15 1 0 42 45 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 30 17 20 19 1 0 43 40 217
2017 Telework - Yes 12 18 21 26 24 0 0 29 50 34
2017 Telework - No 15 29 15 22 17 1 0 45 40 253
2017 Job sharing - No 15 28 16 22 18 1 0 43 41 287
2017 Income averaging - No 15 28 16 23 18 1 0 43 41 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 28 16 22 18 1 0 43 41 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 31 18 21 20 1 0 41 41 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 23 13 25 15 1 0 47 40 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 21 45 13 12 7 3 0 68 19 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 46 15 8 4 5 1 71 13 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 45 12 13 7 2 0 67 20 267
2014 Telework - Yes 13 46 19 3 12 3 3 63 17 31
2014 Telework - No 21 45 12 13 6 3 0 69 19 310
2014 Job sharing - No 21 45 13 12 6 3 0 68 19 341
2014 Income averaging - No 21 45 13 12 6 3 0 68 19 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 45 11 14 7 2 0 67 21 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 47 17 7 4 5 1 70 12 98

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

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 - No 11 23 19 24 19 5 0 36 45 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 22 14 26 14 10 0 41 44 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 23 19 22 20 3 0 37 43 216
2017 Telework - Yes 9 24 18 26 18 6 0 34 47 34
2017 Telework - No 14 23 18 22 18 5 0 39 43 252
2017 Job sharing - No 13 23 18 23 18 5 0 38 43 286
2017 Income averaging - No 13 23 18 23 18 5 0 38 43 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 23 18 23 18 5 0 38 43 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 23 21 22 22 3 0 33 45 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 23 13 24 12 7 0 47 39 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 39 17 15 7 6 0 59 23 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 39 19 18 3 5 0 59 21 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 39 16 15 7 6 0 59 24 266
2014 Telework - Yes 22 23 22 19 7 7 0 49 27 31
2014 Telework - No 16 41 16 15 6 6 0 60 23 309
2014 Job sharing - No 17 39 17 15 6 6 0 59 23 340
2014 Income averaging - No 17 39 17 15 6 6 0 59 23 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 40 15 15 8 6 0 60 24 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 36 21 16 3 6 0 57 21 98

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

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 - No 14 22 16 19 25 5 0 37 46 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 14 12 26 19 7 0 38 49 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 25 16 16 26 4 0 40 44 217
2017 Telework - Yes 6 26 24 21 18 6 0 34 41 34
2017 Telework - No 16 22 14 18 25 5 0 40 45 252
2017 Job sharing - No 15 22 15 19 24 5 0 39 45 286
2017 Income averaging - No 14 22 15 19 24 5 0 39 45 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 22 15 19 24 5 0 39 45 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 23 16 17 29 4 0 36 48 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 22 14 22 16 6 0 45 40 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 19 35 17 15 9 5 0 57 26 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 38 17 15 6 5 0 61 22 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 35 17 15 10 5 0 56 26 267
2014 Telework - Yes 10 22 29 26 7 7 0 35 35 31
2014 Telework - No 20 37 15 14 9 5 0 60 24 309
2014 Job sharing - No 19 35 17 15 9 5 0 57 25 340
2014 Income averaging - No 19 35 17 15 9 5 0 57 25 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 35 16 14 11 5 0 57 26 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 37 18 17 5 6 0 58 23 97

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

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 - No 8 30 14 26 19 4 0 40 46 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 33 8 16 20 7 0 52 39 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 29 15 28 17 3 0 38 46 216
2017 Telework - Yes 9 24 18 29 21 0 0 32 50 34
2017 Telework - No 10 31 13 25 17 4 0 43 44 252
2017 Job sharing - No 10 30 13 25 18 4 0 42 45 286
2017 Income averaging - No 10 30 13 26 18 4 0 41 45 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 30 13 25 18 4 0 42 45 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 29 15 30 18 3 0 35 50 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 33 10 17 17 5 0 53 36 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 34 21 18 8 2 0 53 26 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 33 18 19 4 4 0 57 24 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 35 21 17 9 2 0 52 26 267
2014 Telework - Yes 3 45 26 12 7 7 0 51 20 31
2014 Telework - No 19 34 20 18 8 2 0 53 26 310
2014 Job sharing - No 17 35 21 18 8 2 0 53 26 341
2014 Income averaging - No 17 35 21 18 8 2 0 53 26 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 33 22 17 9 2 0 51 27 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 39 18 18 4 4 0 58 23 98
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

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 - No 24 39 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 37 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 41 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 44 15 18 6 0 0 62 24 34
2017 Telework - No 26 39 11 14 9 0 0 65 23 252
2017 Job sharing - No 25 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 286
2017 Income averaging - No 25 40 12 15 9 0 0 65 24 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 25 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 39 13 15 11 1 0 60 26 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 42 9 14 5 0 0 73 18 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 27 45 11 10 6 0 0 72 16 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 46 15 7 1 0 0 76 8 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 46 10 11 7 0 0 71 18 267
2014 Telework - Yes 28 39 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 31
2014 Telework - No 27 46 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 309
2014 Job sharing - No 27 46 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 340
2014 Income averaging - No 27 46 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 46 10 10 7 0 0 72 17 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 44 15 9 3 0 0 73 13 97

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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 - No 23 45 9 16 6 0 0 68 22 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 44 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 46 9 18 7 0 0 66 25 217
2017 Telework - Yes 24 47 9 18 3 0 0 71 21 34
2017 Telework - No 23 45 9 16 6 0 0 69 22 252
2017 Job sharing - No 23 45 9 16 6 0 0 69 22 286
2017 Income averaging - No 23 45 9 16 6 0 0 68 22 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 45 9 16 6 0 0 69 22 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 45 9 19 7 1 0 64 27 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 45 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 102

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

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 - No 9 20 17 24 13 17 1 35 44 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 22 15 15 11 20 0 49 32 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 19 17 26 12 15 1 34 46 217
2017 Telework - Yes 9 18 38 21 6 9 0 29 29 34
2017 Telework - No 11 20 14 23 13 17 1 39 44 253
2017 Job sharing - No 11 20 17 23 12 16 1 37 42 287
2017 Income averaging - No 11 20 16 23 12 16 1 38 43 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 20 17 23 12 16 1 37 42 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 19 14 29 14 16 1 31 53 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 21 22 13 8 17 0 49 25 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 13 26 16 19 11 14 1 46 35 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 25 18 9 7 23 1 55 21 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 27 15 21 12 11 1 45 38 266
2014 Telework - Yes 13 31 13 10 13 19 0 55 29 31
2014 Telework - No 13 26 16 20 11 13 1 46 35 309
2014 Job sharing - No 13 27 16 19 11 13 1 47 35 340
2014 Income averaging - No 13 27 16 19 11 13 1 47 35 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 26 15 23 12 10 1 44 39 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 29 16 9 9 20 1 56 23 98

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

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 - No 36 33 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 42 5 11 0 1 0 83 11 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 31 12 12 10 1 0 66 22 217
2017 Telework - Yes 29 38 24 9 0 0 0 68 9 34
2017 Telework - No 36 33 9 12 8 1 0 70 20 253
2017 Job sharing - No 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 19 287
2017 Income averaging - No 35 34 11 12 7 1 0 70 19 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 19 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 28 12 11 12 1 1 65 23 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 43 9 12 0 1 0 79 12 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 38 11 10 5 2 1 73 15 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 44 7 10 0 6 1 83 10 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 36 12 10 6 0 1 72 16 267
2014 Telework - Yes 39 23 16 16 3 0 3 64 20 31
2014 Telework - No 34 39 10 9 5 2 1 75 15 310
2014 Job sharing - No 34 38 11 10 5 1 1 74 15 341
2014 Income averaging - No 34 38 11 10 5 1 1 74 15 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 36 11 10 6 0 1 72 16 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 42 9 10 1 4 1 78 12 98

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

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 - No 17 43 7 15 15 0 2 62 31 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 41 3 18 18 0 3 61 36 34
2017 Telework - No 17 43 7 15 15 0 2 62 31 46
2017 Job sharing - No 19 43 6 15 15 0 2 63 30 47
2017 Income averaging - No 19 43 6 15 15 0 2 63 30 47
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 43 6 15 15 0 2 63 30 47
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 44 3 19 19 0 3 58 39 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 40 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 43 7 16 0 2 3 76 17 56
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 44 7 17 0 2 4 75 18 46
2014 Telework - No 30 43 7 14 0 2 3 78 15 56
2014 Job sharing - No 30 43 7 16 0 2 3 76 16 57
2014 Income averaging - No 30 43 7 16 0 2 3 76 16 57
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 46 7 16 0 2 4 76 17 44
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the 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 - No 33 36 10 14 6 1 0 70 20 276
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 37 4 12 1 3 0 82 14 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 34 11 14 8 0 0 67 21 213
2017 Telework - Yes 26 44 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 34
2017 Telework - No 37 34 9 13 6 1 0 71 20 249
2017 Job sharing - No 35 35 10 13 6 1 0 71 20 283
2017 Income averaging - No 35 35 10 13 6 1 0 70 20 279
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 35 10 13 6 1 0 71 20 283
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 36 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 180
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 34 6 11 3 2 0 80 14 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 42 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 331
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 32 10 1 4 4 0 84 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 44 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 265
2014 Telework - Yes 37 36 10 7 10 0 0 74 16 31
2014 Telework - No 37 42 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 308
2014 Job sharing - No 37 41 10 7 4 1 0 80 11 339
2014 Income averaging - No 37 41 10 7 4 1 0 80 11 339
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 44 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 241
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 35 9 3 5 3 0 82 9 98

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

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 - No 29 29 12 12 8 10 0 65 21 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 24 15 12 5 3 1 66 18 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 30 11 11 8 12 0 66 21 215
2017 Telework - Yes 26 24 24 15 6 6 0 53 22 34
2017 Telework - No 31 29 10 11 8 10 1 68 20 251
2017 Job sharing - No 31 29 12 11 7 9 1 66 21 285
2017 Income averaging - No 31 29 12 11 8 9 1 67 21 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 29 12 11 7 9 1 66 21 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 31 10 11 9 13 0 65 23 182
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 25 15 11 5 4 2 67 16 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 29 15 9 3 6 0 71 13 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 19 15 7 0 10 0 75 8 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 32 14 9 4 5 0 71 14 266
2014 Telework - Yes 48 30 10 3 7 3 0 80 10 31
2014 Telework - No 37 29 15 9 3 6 0 71 13 309
2014 Job sharing - No 38 29 15 9 3 6 0 72 13 340
2014 Income averaging - No 38 29 15 9 3 6 0 72 13 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 32 15 10 4 5 0 70 14 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 21 13 6 2 9 0 76 9 98

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do 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 - No 30 39 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 36 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 38 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 216
2017 Telework - Yes 32 44 15 3 6 0 0 76 9 34
2017 Telework - No 32 36 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 251
2017 Job sharing - No 32 37 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 285
2017 Income averaging - No 32 37 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 37 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 39 14 15 9 0 0 63 24 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 35 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 31 42 11 11 5 1 0 74 15 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 45 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 42 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 267
2014 Telework - Yes 25 56 10 3 7 0 0 81 9 31
2014 Telework - No 31 41 11 11 5 1 0 73 16 310
2014 Job sharing - No 31 43 11 11 5 1 0 74 15 341
2014 Income averaging - No 31 43 11 11 5 1 0 74 15 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 41 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 47 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 98

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

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 - No 42 38 5 10 4 0 0 80 14 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 43 1 5 1 1 0 92 7 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 36 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 217
2017 Telework - Yes 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2017 Telework - No 43 37 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 253
2017 Job sharing - No 43 37 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 287
2017 Income averaging - No 44 37 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 37 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 38 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 37 4 5 1 1 0 90 6 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 38 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 35 4 6 3 0 0 88 8 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 39 6 8 3 0 0 82 11 267
2014 Telework - Yes 47 33 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 31
2014 Telework - No 45 39 6 7 3 0 0 84 11 310
2014 Job sharing - No 45 38 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 45 38 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 40 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 35 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 98

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

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 - No 51 33 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 33 3 3 3 1 0 92 6 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 32 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 217
2017 Telework - Yes 65 24 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2017 Telework - No 51 33 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 253
2017 Job sharing - No 52 32 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 287
2017 Income averaging - No 53 32 5 6 4 0 0 85 11 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 32 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 35 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 64 27 3 4 2 1 0 92 5 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 49 34 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 36 5 8 6 0 0 82 14 267
2014 Telework - Yes 54 33 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 31
2014 Telework - No 48 35 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 310
2014 Job sharing - No 48 35 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 341
2014 Income averaging - No 48 35 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 5 8 6 0 0 81 14 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 32 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 98

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 38 17 16 9 1 0 57 25 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 37 12 18 5 0 0 65 23 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 37 18 15 10 1 0 56 25 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 41 18 18 6 0 0 59 24 34
2017 Telework - No 21 36 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 253
2017 Job sharing - No 21 37 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 287
2017 Income averaging - No 21 37 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 37 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 39 19 15 11 2 0 55 27 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 34 14 16 5 0 0 65 22 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 30 37 11 13 7 2 0 68 20 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 28 11 8 7 4 0 73 16 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 40 11 14 7 2 0 68 21 267
2014 Telework - Yes 31 36 0 23 10 0 0 67 33 31
2014 Telework - No 30 37 12 11 7 2 0 69 19 310
2014 Job sharing - No 30 37 11 12 7 2 0 69 20 341
2014 Income averaging - No 30 37 11 12 7 2 0 69 20 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 39 12 13 7 2 0 67 21 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 32 8 10 7 3 0 73 18 98

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 15 27 16 19 19 1 3 44 39 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 20 15 16 15 1 1 53 32 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 28 16 20 19 1 4 43 41 216
2017 Telework - Yes 9 18 30 15 18 0 9 30 37 33
2017 Telework - No 18 27 14 19 18 2 2 47 39 253
2017 Job sharing - No 17 26 15 19 18 1 3 45 38 286
2017 Income averaging - No 17 26 16 19 18 1 3 45 38 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 26 15 19 18 1 3 45 38 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 30 15 21 20 2 3 42 43 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 20 16 16 14 1 4 52 31 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 26 29 10 14 17 2 3 58 32 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 29 7 11 12 4 5 67 25 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 31 10 14 18 2 2 57 33 267
2014 Telework - Yes 26 16 6 16 26 3 5 47 47 31
2014 Telework - No 26 32 10 13 16 2 2 60 30 310
2014 Job sharing - No 26 30 9 13 17 2 2 59 31 341
2014 Income averaging - No 26 30 9 13 17 2 2 59 31 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 31 10 14 18 1 2 56 33 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 30 7 11 13 4 3 66 27 98

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect 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 - No 28 44 8 14 6 0 0 72 20 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 41 10 14 1 0 0 76 15 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 46 8 13 7 0 0 72 20 217
2017 Telework - Yes 29 50 3 15 3 0 0 79 18 34
2017 Telework - No 28 44 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 253
2017 Job sharing - No 28 45 8 13 5 0 0 73 19 287
2017 Income averaging - No 28 45 8 13 5 0 0 73 19 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 45 8 13 5 0 0 73 19 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 46 9 13 7 1 0 71 21 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 42 7 14 2 0 0 77 15 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 27 46 10 11 5 0 0 73 17 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 42 9 8 1 0 0 81 9 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 47 10 12 6 0 0 71 19 267
2014 Telework - Yes 25 52 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 31
2014 Telework - No 27 46 9 12 5 0 0 73 17 310
2014 Job sharing - No 27 46 10 11 5 0 0 73 17 341
2014 Income averaging - No 27 46 10 11 5 0 0 73 17 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 47 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 44 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 98

Question 18. 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 - No 32 39 10 14 4 0 0 72 18 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 38 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 40 10 13 5 0 0 71 19 217
2017 Telework - Yes 26 50 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 34
2017 Telework - No 33 39 10 13 4 0 0 72 17 253
2017 Job sharing - No 33 40 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 287
2017 Income averaging - No 32 40 10 13 4 0 0 72 17 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 40 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 38 11 14 6 1 0 69 20 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 43 9 11 1 0 0 79 12 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 40 11 10 5 1 0 75 15 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 40 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 40 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 266
2014 Telework - Yes 35 32 23 3 7 0 0 67 10 31
2014 Telework - No 34 41 9 11 4 1 0 75 15 309
2014 Job sharing - No 34 40 11 10 5 1 0 75 15 340
2014 Income averaging - No 34 40 11 10 5 1 0 75 15 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 40 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 40 9 10 2 0 0 78 12 98

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

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 - No 28 41 10 13 7 1 0 70 20 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 37 12 10 1 0 0 77 11 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 44 9 13 8 1 0 69 22 217
2017 Telework - Yes 32 35 12 15 6 0 0 68 21 34
2017 Telework - No 28 43 9 12 7 1 0 72 19 253
2017 Job sharing - No 29 42 10 12 7 1 0 71 19 287
2017 Income averaging - No 28 42 10 12 7 1 0 71 19 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 42 10 12 7 1 0 71 19 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 44 9 13 9 1 0 68 23 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 40 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 42 10 7 5 0 0 79 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 31 12 10 1 0 0 76 12 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 46 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 267
2014 Telework - Yes 31 43 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 31
2014 Telework - No 36 42 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 310
2014 Job sharing - No 36 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 36 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 44 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 98

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 44 18 12 5 3 0 65 17 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 42 18 8 1 5 0 71 10 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 43 17 13 5 2 0 64 18 216
2017 Telework - Yes 9 50 24 15 3 0 0 59 18 34
2017 Telework - No 23 42 16 11 5 3 0 67 16 252
2017 Job sharing - No 21 43 17 11 4 3 0 66 16 286
2017 Income averaging - No 21 43 17 12 4 3 0 66 17 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 43 17 11 4 3 0 66 16 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 43 18 13 6 3 0 63 19 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 43 16 9 2 4 0 72 11 103

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. 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 - No 46 33 5 9 8 0 0 79 16 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 24 1 5 7 0 0 86 12 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 34 6 10 8 0 0 77 17 216
2017 Telework - Yes 47 35 6 3 9 0 0 82 12 34
2017 Telework - No 48 31 5 10 7 0 0 79 17 252
2017 Job sharing - No 47 32 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 286
2017 Income averaging - No 47 31 5 9 8 0 0 79 16 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 47 32 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 35 6 11 8 0 0 75 19 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 25 3 5 6 0 0 86 11 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 38 7 8 3 0 0 81 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 35 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 39 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 267
2014 Telework - Yes 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 31
2014 Telework - No 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 310
2014 Job sharing - No 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 37 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 98

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I 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 - No 41 26 6 13 10 2 2 70 24 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 20 5 11 7 0 1 77 18 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 26 6 13 11 2 3 68 25 216
2017 Telework - Yes 32 29 12 21 3 3 0 64 24 34
2017 Telework - No 44 24 5 11 11 2 3 71 23 252
2017 Job sharing - No 43 25 6 12 10 2 2 71 23 286
2017 Income averaging - No 43 25 6 13 10 2 2 70 23 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 25 6 12 10 2 2 71 23 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 27 6 13 12 2 3 67 27 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 22 6 12 5 1 1 76 18 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 49 29 4 8 5 0 5 82 14 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 24 3 10 4 0 2 83 14 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 31 5 7 6 0 6 81 14 267
2014 Telework - Yes 35 36 3 16 9 0 0 71 26 31
2014 Telework - No 50 28 5 7 5 0 5 83 12 310
2014 Job sharing - No 48 29 4 8 5 0 5 82 14 341
2014 Income averaging - No 48 29 4 8 5 0 5 82 14 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 29 5 7 5 0 6 81 13 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 29 3 9 5 0 2 82 15 98

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

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 - No 28 36 20 9 6 0 0 64 16 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 33 23 7 6 0 0 64 12 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 37 18 9 6 0 0 66 16 216
2017 Telework - Yes 32 29 26 3 6 0 3 64 9 34
2017 Telework - No 29 37 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 251
2017 Job sharing - No 29 36 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 285
2017 Income averaging - No 29 36 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 36 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 18 10 7 1 0 65 17 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 31 22 6 5 0 1 67 11 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 41 27 10 5 0 0 58 16 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 52 24 8 1 1 0 66 10 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 38 27 11 6 0 0 56 17 267
2014 Telework - Yes 6 49 22 20 3 0 0 55 23 31
2014 Telework - No 17 41 27 9 6 0 0 58 15 310
2014 Job sharing - No 16 41 26 10 5 0 0 58 16 341
2014 Income averaging - No 16 41 26 10 5 0 0 58 16 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 38 27 10 7 0 0 56 17 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 51 24 10 2 1 0 63 13 98

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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 - No 64 18 5 5 4 2 1 85 9 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 73 19 1 4 1 1 0 93 6 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 62 17 6 6 4 3 2 83 11 217
2017 Telework - Yes 79 18 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34
2017 Telework - No 62 18 6 6 4 3 2 84 10 253
2017 Job sharing - No 64 18 5 5 4 2 1 85 9 287
2017 Income averaging - No 65 17 5 5 4 2 1 85 10 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 64 18 5 5 4 2 1 85 9 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 19 7 6 5 2 2 80 12 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 76 16 1 4 1 3 0 94 5 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 59 26 5 3 3 2 3 88 7 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 79 16 0 1 0 1 2 99 1 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 27 6 4 4 2 3 85 9 267
2014 Telework - Yes 71 26 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 31
2014 Telework - No 58 25 5 4 4 2 3 87 8 310
2014 Job sharing - No 59 25 4 4 3 2 3 88 7 341
2014 Income averaging - No 59 25 4 4 3 2 3 88 7 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 27 6 4 5 2 3 84 9 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 76 19 0 2 0 1 2 98 2 98

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 25 38 37 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 44 38 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 37 36 217
2017 Telework - Yes 12 53 35 34
2017 Telework - No 26 37 36 252
2017 Job sharing - No 25 39 36 286
2017 Income averaging - No 25 39 36 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 25 39 36 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 33 37 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 49 34 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 20 45 35 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 52 30 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 43 37 267
2014 Telework - Yes 16 55 30 31
2014 Telework - No 19 44 36 310
2014 Job sharing - No 19 45 36 341
2014 Income averaging - No 19 45 36 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 43 37 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 52 32 98

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 13 22 28 8 7 68
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 8 31 31 0 8 13
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 15 20 26 9 7 57
2017 Telework - No 22 13 23 27 8 7 66
2017 Job sharing - No 23 14 22 27 8 7 70
2017 Income averaging - No 23 14 22 27 8 7 70
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 14 22 27 8 7 70
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 13 22 29 10 7 52
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 17 22 22 0 6 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 26 15 28 9999 17 65
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 16 8 31 9999 14 13
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 29 17 27 9999 17 52
2014 Telework - No 15 27 17 26 9999 15 60
2014 Job sharing - No 14 26 15 28 9999 17 65
2014 Income averaging - No 14 26 15 28 9999 17 65
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 29 18 26 9999 16 49
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 19 6 32 9999 18 16
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Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

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 - No 34 41 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 37 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 41 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 217
2017 Telework - Yes 29 44 18 6 3 0 0 74 9 34
2017 Telework - No 37 40 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 252
2017 Job sharing - No 36 40 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 286
2017 Income averaging - No 36 40 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 40 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 43 11 9 6 2 0 74 15 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 36 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 36 8 5 3 1 0 85 8 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 38 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 36 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 267
2014 Telework - Yes 47 36 7 3 7 0 0 84 10 31
2014 Telework - No 48 37 7 5 2 1 0 85 7 310
2014 Job sharing - No 48 37 7 5 3 1 0 85 7 341
2014 Income averaging - No 48 37 7 5 3 1 0 85 7 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 40 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 98

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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 - No 16 34 17 21 11 1 0 50 32 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 35 15 18 11 1 0 56 29 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 33 17 21 10 1 0 51 32 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 32 26 12 12 0 0 50 24 34
2017 Telework - No 18 34 15 22 10 1 0 52 32 253
2017 Job sharing - No 18 34 16 20 10 1 0 52 31 287
2017 Income averaging - No 18 33 17 21 10 1 0 52 31 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 34 16 20 10 1 0 52 31 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 32 17 25 11 1 0 47 36 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 36 15 14 9 1 0 62 23 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 46 14 8 4 1 0 75 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 37 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 48 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 267
2014 Telework - Yes 26 45 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 31
2014 Telework - No 29 46 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 310
2014 Job sharing - No 29 46 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 29 46 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 49 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 39 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 98

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

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 - No 20 29 29 15 6 1 1 21 49 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 24 27 20 12 1 1 33 39 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 29 30 12 6 0 0 18 51 217
2017 Telework - Yes 24 18 32 21 6 0 0 26 41 34
2017 Telework - No 19 30 29 14 7 1 1 21 49 253
2017 Job sharing - No 19 28 29 14 7 1 1 22 48 287
2017 Income averaging - No 20 29 29 15 7 1 0 22 49 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 28 29 14 7 1 1 22 48 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 33 29 12 3 1 1 15 55 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 21 30 18 15 1 1 34 36 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 17 39 23 12 1 1 36 24 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 11 39 26 15 1 0 42 18 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 19 40 23 11 1 1 34 25 266
2014 Telework - Yes 13 13 36 18 19 0 0 37 26 31
2014 Telework - No 6 17 40 24 11 1 1 36 23 309
2014 Job sharing - No 6 17 40 23 12 1 1 36 24 340
2014 Income averaging - No 6 17 40 23 12 1 1 36 24 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 19 39 23 11 1 1 35 25 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 11 41 24 14 1 0 39 20 98

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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 - No 22 26 24 16 10 1 1 27 49 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 18 26 24 13 1 1 39 35 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 29 23 13 11 1 1 24 52 216
2017 Telework - Yes 24 26 18 24 6 3 0 30 52 34
2017 Telework - No 21 26 25 14 12 1 1 27 48 252
2017 Job sharing - No 21 26 24 15 11 1 1 27 48 286
2017 Income averaging - No 21 26 24 15 11 1 1 27 48 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 26 24 15 11 1 1 27 48 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 29 25 11 8 1 1 20 55 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 20 23 23 17 2 1 40 36 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 14 26 33 19 1 2 54 19 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 7 27 38 22 3 0 62 11 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 15 26 33 18 1 2 53 21 266
2014 Telework - Yes 16 16 23 26 16 0 3 43 33 31
2014 Telework - No 4 13 26 35 19 2 1 56 17 309
2014 Job sharing - No 5 13 26 34 19 1 1 55 19 340
2014 Income averaging - No 5 13 26 34 19 1 1 55 19 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 16 25 33 19 1 2 54 21 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 7 28 36 19 2 1 57 13 98

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

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 - No 27 27 27 11 5 1 1 16 56 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 28 33 10 4 3 3 15 51 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 26 26 12 5 1 1 18 56 216
2017 Telework - Yes 29 26 24 15 6 0 0 21 56 34
2017 Telework - No 27 26 28 11 5 2 2 16 54 251
2017 Job sharing - No 27 26 28 11 5 1 1 17 55 285
2017 Income averaging - No 27 26 28 12 5 1 1 17 55 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 26 28 11 5 1 1 17 55 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 27 24 10 5 1 1 15 60 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 24 34 14 5 2 2 20 45 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 16 23 36 17 6 1 2 23 40 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 23 35 22 6 1 0 28 36 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 23 37 16 6 0 2 22 40 267
2014 Telework - Yes 23 19 40 12 6 0 0 18 42 31
2014 Telework - No 15 23 36 18 6 1 2 24 39 309
2014 Job sharing - No 16 23 36 17 6 1 1 23 39 340
2014 Income averaging - No 16 23 36 17 6 1 1 23 39 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 23 35 17 6 0 2 23 41 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 23 39 18 6 1 0 24 37 97

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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 - No 10 21 38 19 10 1 1 30 32 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 20 35 22 13 1 1 36 28 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 21 37 19 11 1 0 31 32 216
2017 Telework - Yes 12 15 38 26 9 0 0 35 26 34
2017 Telework - No 10 21 37 19 12 1 1 31 31 252
2017 Job sharing - No 10 21 37 20 12 1 1 32 31 286
2017 Income averaging - No 10 21 37 20 12 1 0 32 31 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 21 37 20 12 1 1 32 31 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 23 39 17 8 1 1 26 34 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 17 33 24 17 1 1 42 25 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 14 38 32 10 1 1 43 19 329
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 11 31 40 13 2 0 54 14 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 15 40 30 9 1 1 40 19 264
2014 Telework - Yes 10 19 19 32 20 0 0 52 29 31
2014 Telework - No 4 13 40 33 9 1 1 42 17 306
2014 Job sharing - No 4 14 38 33 10 1 1 43 18 337
2014 Income averaging - No 4 14 38 33 10 1 1 43 18 337
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 14 41 29 9 1 1 39 19 240
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 13 29 40 13 2 0 54 17 97

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 24 24 26 14 10 2 1 24 49 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 24 19 27 15 10 3 1 26 45 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 25 25 14 11 1 1 26 49 216
2017 Telework - Yes 21 21 29 18 12 0 0 29 41 34
2017 Telework - No 24 24 25 14 11 2 2 26 49 252
2017 Job sharing - No 23 23 25 14 11 2 1 26 48 286
2017 Income averaging - No 24 23 25 15 11 2 1 26 48 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 23 25 14 11 2 1 26 48 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 27 24 13 8 2 2 22 53 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 17 27 17 15 2 1 33 39 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 24 31 22 9 2 1 32 35 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 26 33 15 9 7 1 26 37 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 24 31 23 9 1 1 33 35 266
2014 Telework - Yes 20 20 22 23 15 0 0 38 40 31
2014 Telework - No 9 25 33 21 8 3 1 31 35 309
2014 Job sharing - No 10 24 32 21 9 2 1 31 36 340
2014 Income averaging - No 10 24 32 21 9 2 1 31 36 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 23 32 24 9 1 1 33 34 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 27 31 15 10 5 1 27 40 98

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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 - No 9 15 30 26 16 2 1 43 25 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 16 33 22 20 3 1 43 23 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 14 29 26 17 1 1 45 25 216
2017 Telework - Yes 3 18 29 26 18 3 3 47 22 34
2017 Telework - No 10 14 30 25 18 2 1 44 25 252
2017 Job sharing - No 9 15 30 25 18 2 1 44 25 286
2017 Income averaging - No 9 15 30 25 18 2 1 44 25 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 15 30 25 18 2 1 44 25 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 15 31 26 14 1 1 41 27 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 15 28 24 25 3 2 51 20 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 17 34 25 8 4 3 36 28 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 9 31 30 10 9 1 44 21 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 19 34 25 8 2 3 34 30 266
2014 Telework - Yes 16 19 30 22 9 3 0 33 37 31
2014 Telework - No 8 17 34 26 8 4 3 37 27 309
2014 Job sharing - No 9 17 33 26 8 3 3 36 28 340
2014 Income averaging - No 9 17 33 26 8 3 3 36 28 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 20 34 25 7 2 3 35 30 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 11 32 28 10 7 1 41 24 98

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

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 - No 18 25 35 11 10 1 0 21 44 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 27 30 18 10 1 1 29 40 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 25 36 11 9 0 0 20 44 216
2017 Telework - Yes 9 26 53 6 6 0 0 12 35 34
2017 Telework - No 18 25 32 14 10 1 0 24 44 252
2017 Job sharing - No 17 25 34 13 10 1 0 22 43 286
2017 Income averaging - No 17 26 34 13 9 1 0 22 43 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 25 34 13 10 1 0 22 43 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 26 34 9 9 1 0 18 47 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 24 34 20 10 1 1 30 35 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 16 26 34 17 5 1 1 22 42 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 28 36 15 3 4 0 18 44 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 24 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 266
2014 Telework - Yes 23 20 42 6 9 0 0 15 43 31
2014 Telework - No 15 26 34 17 5 2 1 23 42 309
2014 Job sharing - No 15 25 35 16 6 1 1 22 42 340
2014 Income averaging - No 15 25 35 16 6 1 1 22 42 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 24 34 18 6 1 2 25 41 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 28 39 11 5 3 0 17 43 98

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

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 - No 36 35 9 11 7 2 0 72 19 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 30 12 5 4 1 0 78 10 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 35 7 13 8 2 0 71 21 216
2017 Telework - Yes 29 38 15 15 3 0 0 68 18 34
2017 Telework - No 39 33 8 11 8 2 0 74 19 252
2017 Job sharing - No 37 34 8 11 7 2 0 73 19 286
2017 Income averaging - No 37 34 9 11 7 2 0 73 18 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 34 8 11 7 2 0 73 19 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 37 6 13 9 2 0 71 23 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 29 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 36 8 12 4 2 0 76 16 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 31 3 7 1 1 1 89 8 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 38 9 13 4 2 0 73 18 266
2014 Telework - Yes 38 36 10 7 7 3 0 76 14 31
2014 Telework - No 39 36 7 12 3 1 0 77 16 309
2014 Job sharing - No 39 36 8 12 4 1 0 77 16 340
2014 Income averaging - No 39 36 8 12 4 1 0 77 16 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 37 9 14 4 1 0 73 18 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 35 4 7 3 2 1 85 11 98

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

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 - No 40 40 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 37 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 40 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 216
2017 Telework - Yes 38 41 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 34
2017 Telework - No 42 39 6 9 5 0 0 81 13 252
2017 Job sharing - No 42 39 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 286
2017 Income averaging - No 42 39 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 39 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 42 6 11 6 0 0 76 17 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 34 5 5 2 0 0 88 6 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 40 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 65 32 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 42 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 266
2014 Telework - Yes 51 30 16 0 3 0 0 80 3 31
2014 Telework - No 47 41 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 309
2014 Job sharing - No 47 40 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 340
2014 Income averaging - No 47 40 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 42 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 35 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 98

Question 55. 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 - No 36 41 12 4 4 2 0 79 8 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 40 11 3 3 4 1 83 6 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 39 12 4 4 2 0 79 9 216
2017 Telework - Yes 42 33 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 33
2017 Telework - No 38 40 11 4 4 3 0 80 9 252
2017 Job sharing - No 38 39 12 4 4 2 0 80 8 285
2017 Income averaging - No 38 40 12 4 4 2 0 80 8 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 39 12 4 4 2 0 80 8 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 42 13 5 5 2 0 77 10 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 36 10 3 2 3 1 85 5 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 35 10 4 1 4 0 84 5 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 28 7 3 1 3 0 89 4 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 37 11 4 1 4 0 83 5 266
2014 Telework - Yes 42 38 10 7 0 3 0 83 7 31
2014 Telework - No 47 35 10 3 1 4 0 85 5 309
2014 Job sharing - No 46 35 10 4 1 4 0 85 5 340
2014 Income averaging - No 46 35 10 4 1 4 0 85 5 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 36 11 4 1 4 0 83 5 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 32 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 98

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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 - No 33 44 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 41 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 43 11 7 6 1 0 76 13 216
2017 Telework - Yes 36 36 12 12 3 0 0 73 15 33
2017 Telework - No 35 43 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 253
2017 Job sharing - No 35 43 10 6 5 1 0 78 11 286
2017 Income averaging - No 35 43 10 6 5 1 0 78 11 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 43 10 6 5 1 0 78 11 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 46 12 6 7 2 0 75 14 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 38 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 39 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 41 9 8 2 1 0 80 11 267
2014 Telework - Yes 41 36 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 31
2014 Telework - No 44 39 8 6 2 1 0 83 9 310
2014 Job sharing - No 44 38 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 341
2014 Income averaging - No 44 38 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 41 9 8 2 1 0 81 10 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 31 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 98

Question 57. 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 - No 42 35 11 8 3 0 0 78 12 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 38 10 1 0 0 0 89 1 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 33 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 216
2017 Telework - Yes 38 35 15 9 3 0 0 74 12 34
2017 Telework - No 44 34 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 252
2017 Job sharing - No 44 34 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 286
2017 Income averaging - No 44 34 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 34 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 34 10 11 5 1 0 74 16 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 34 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 32 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 38 6 4 4 0 0 85 8 267
2014 Telework - Yes 51 36 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 31
2014 Telework - No 50 37 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 310
2014 Job sharing - No 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 341
2014 Income averaging - No 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 38 7 5 4 0 0 85 9 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 35 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 98

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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 - No 20 34 16 17 7 4 1 57 25 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 34 16 16 4 1 0 63 21 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 33 16 16 8 5 2 57 26 215
2017 Telework - Yes 21 24 26 26 0 3 0 45 27 34
2017 Telework - No 22 35 15 15 8 4 2 60 24 251
2017 Job sharing - No 22 33 16 16 7 4 2 59 24 285
2017 Income averaging - No 21 34 16 16 7 4 2 58 25 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 33 16 16 7 4 2 59 24 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 34 16 16 9 6 2 56 27 182
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 32 15 17 3 2 1 64 21 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 28 35 12 11 6 5 3 68 18 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 37 10 7 1 7 6 79 9 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 35 13 12 7 5 2 66 20 266
2014 Telework - Yes 32 25 10 10 10 7 7 66 23 31
2014 Telework - No 28 36 13 11 6 5 3 69 17 309
2014 Job sharing - No 28 35 12 11 6 5 3 69 18 340
2014 Income averaging - No 28 35 12 11 6 5 3 69 18 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 35 13 12 7 5 2 66 20 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 36 11 7 4 6 5 75 13 98

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

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 - No 57 32 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 33 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 215
2017 Telework - Yes 44 38 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 34
2017 Telework - No 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 251
2017 Job sharing - No 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 285
2017 Income averaging - No 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 31 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 182
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 36 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 56 36 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 38 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 36 5 4 1 0 0 91 5 266
2014 Telework - Yes 56 34 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30
2014 Telework - No 55 37 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 310
2014 Job sharing - No 55 36 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 340
2014 Income averaging - No 55 36 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 36 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 36 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 97

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 38 15 10 5 2 0 69 15 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 35 12 8 3 3 0 76 11 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 38 15 10 6 4 0 68 16 217
2017 Telework - Yes 24 32 24 9 6 6 0 59 16 34
2017 Telework - No 31 38 13 9 5 4 0 71 15 253
2017 Job sharing - No 30 37 14 9 5 4 0 70 15 287
2017 Income averaging - No 30 37 15 9 5 4 0 70 15 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 37 14 9 5 4 0 70 15 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 40 14 11 6 2 0 68 18 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 33 15 6 3 8 0 74 10 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 36 12 9 4 3 1 75 13 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 31 9 7 3 6 0 80 10 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 37 12 9 4 3 1 73 14 266
2014 Telework - Yes 36 27 16 10 10 0 0 63 20 30
2014 Telework - No 36 37 11 9 3 4 1 76 12 310
2014 Job sharing - No 36 36 12 9 4 3 1 75 13 340
2014 Income averaging - No 36 36 12 9 4 3 1 75 13 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 38 12 10 3 2 1 74 13 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 31 10 7 4 5 0 78 12 97

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my 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 - No 22 39 17 11 6 5 0 64 18 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 45 12 10 4 7 0 72 15 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 39 18 12 6 4 0 63 18 217
2017 Telework - Yes 6 44 32 12 6 0 0 50 18 34
2017 Telework - No 24 40 15 11 6 5 0 67 18 253
2017 Job sharing - No 22 40 17 11 6 4 0 65 18 287
2017 Income averaging - No 22 40 17 11 6 4 0 65 17 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 40 17 11 6 4 0 65 18 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 36 18 12 7 4 0 62 20 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 49 15 9 4 5 0 71 13 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 24 33 20 12 5 5 0 60 19 331
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 33 20 8 0 10 0 69 9 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 34 19 14 6 5 0 59 21 265
2014 Telework - Yes 29 27 20 10 7 7 0 61 18 30
2014 Telework - No 23 34 19 13 5 6 0 61 19 309
2014 Job sharing - No 24 33 19 12 5 6 0 61 19 339
2014 Income averaging - No 24 33 19 12 5 6 0 61 19 339
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 34 20 14 6 5 0 58 21 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 33 18 9 2 8 0 68 13 97

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 21 15 20 18 10 2 39 44 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 19 15 20 14 8 3 45 38 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 21 15 19 19 11 1 40 44 217
2017 Telework - Yes 9 18 15 18 21 15 6 33 48 34
2017 Telework - No 17 21 15 20 17 9 1 42 42 253
2017 Job sharing - No 16 20 15 19 18 10 2 41 42 287
2017 Income averaging - No 15 20 15 19 18 10 2 41 42 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 16 20 15 19 18 10 2 41 42 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 22 15 20 21 10 1 37 47 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 18 15 18 12 10 4 49 35 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 16 21 15 16 14 15 3 46 36 331
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 22 11 13 8 19 4 57 28 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 21 16 16 15 15 3 43 38 266
2014 Telework - Yes 28 7 11 26 18 11 0 39 49 29
2014 Telework - No 15 22 15 14 13 17 3 47 34 310
2014 Job sharing - No 16 21 15 15 14 16 3 46 36 339
2014 Income averaging - No 16 21 15 15 14 16 3 46 36 339
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 22 15 16 15 15 3 43 38 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 19 13 14 10 19 3 54 30 96

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do 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 - No 43 43 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 43 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 42 3 8 4 0 0 85 12 217
2017 Telework - Yes 44 41 3 6 6 0 0 85 12 34
2017 Telework - No 45 42 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 253
2017 Job sharing - No 45 42 3 7 4 0 0 87 10 287
2017 Income averaging - No 45 43 2 7 4 0 0 87 11 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 42 3 7 4 0 0 87 10 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 43 3 9 4 0 0 84 13 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 41 2 4 3 0 0 92 6 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 45 4 7 5 0 0 85 11 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 38 9 12 4 0 0 75 16 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 48 3 5 5 0 0 87 10 267
2014 Telework - Yes 38 40 0 13 9 0 0 78 22 31
2014 Telework - No 39 46 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 310
2014 Job sharing - No 39 46 4 7 5 0 0 84 11 341
2014 Income averaging - No 39 46 4 7 5 0 0 84 11 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 48 3 5 4 0 0 87 9 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 41 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 98

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

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 - No 47 27 6 16 4 0 0 75 20 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 24 4 18 5 0 0 73 23 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 28 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 217
2017 Telework - Yes 38 26 3 24 6 0 3 67 30 34
2017 Telework - No 49 27 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 253
2017 Job sharing - No 48 27 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 287
2017 Income averaging - No 48 27 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 27 6 15 4 0 0 75 19 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 29 7 14 4 0 0 75 18 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 24 4 16 5 0 1 75 21 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 28 6 17 12 0 0 64 29 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 28 5 16 11 0 0 68 27 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 27 7 17 12 0 0 63 30 266
2014 Telework - Yes 35 27 7 14 17 0 0 62 31 30
2014 Telework - No 37 27 6 17 12 0 0 64 29 310
2014 Job sharing - No 37 27 6 17 12 0 0 64 29 340
2014 Income averaging - No 37 27 6 17 12 0 0 64 29 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 27 7 17 12 0 0 64 29 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 29 5 18 12 0 0 66 29 97

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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 - No 56 31 5 6 3 0 0 87 9 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 26 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 31 5 5 3 0 0 87 9 215
2017 Telework - Yes 53 29 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 34
2017 Telework - No 57 30 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 251
2017 Job sharing - No 57 30 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 285
2017 Income averaging - No 57 30 4 5 3 0 0 87 9 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 57 30 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 33 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 182
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 25 5 5 3 0 0 87 7 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 56 33 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 24 4 4 0 0 1 92 4 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 35 4 3 3 0 1 89 6 266
2014 Telework - Yes 49 34 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2014 Telework - No 57 33 3 3 3 0 1 91 6 310
2014 Job sharing - No 56 33 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 340
2014 Income averaging - No 56 33 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 55 35 3 3 4 0 1 90 7 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 28 7 4 0 0 1 89 4 97

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 69 14 4 5 2 1 5 88 7 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 11 5 5 4 3 4 84 10 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 71 14 4 4 1 0 5 91 6 216
2017 Telework - Yes 65 9 9 6 3 3 6 81 10 34
2017 Telework - No 71 14 3 4 2 1 5 90 6 252
2017 Job sharing - No 70 13 4 4 2 1 5 89 7 286
2017 Income averaging - No 71 13 4 4 2 1 5 89 7 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 70 13 4 4 2 1 5 89 7 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 70 16 4 4 2 1 5 90 6 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 71 10 5 5 3 2 5 86 9 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 71 17 4 4 1 1 2 90 5 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 71 17 4 6 0 1 1 90 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 71 17 4 3 1 1 2 91 5 267
2014 Telework - Yes 68 12 10 7 0 0 3 83 7 31
2014 Telework - No 71 17 4 4 1 1 2 91 5 310
2014 Job sharing - No 71 17 4 4 1 1 2 91 5 341
2014 Income averaging - No 71 17 4 4 1 1 2 91 5 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 71 17 4 3 2 1 2 92 5 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 71 16 5 6 0 1 1 88 6 98

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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 - No 67 13 4 3 7 0 5 85 11 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 12 4 4 5 0 7 85 10 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 68 13 4 3 7 0 4 85 11 217
2017 Telework - Yes 59 15 3 12 6 0 6 78 19 34
2017 Telework - No 69 13 4 2 7 0 5 86 10 253
2017 Job sharing - No 68 13 4 3 7 0 5 85 11 287
2017 Income averaging - No 68 13 3 3 7 0 5 86 11 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 68 13 4 3 7 0 5 85 11 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 67 14 4 2 8 1 4 85 10 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 10 3 6 5 0 6 85 12 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 72 15 5 2 3 0 3 90 6 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 79 13 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 71 15 5 2 4 0 3 89 6 266
2014 Telework - Yes 74 10 10 7 0 0 0 84 7 31
2014 Telework - No 73 15 4 2 4 0 3 90 6 309
2014 Job sharing - No 73 14 4 2 3 0 3 90 6 340
2014 Income averaging - No 73 14 4 2 3 0 3 90 6 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 70 16 5 1 4 0 4 90 6 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 79 11 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 98

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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 - No 63 9 7 6 7 0 8 79 14 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 11 11 8 5 0 8 73 15 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 67 8 5 4 7 0 7 82 13 216
2017 Telework - Yes 56 6 18 6 9 0 6 66 16 34
2017 Telework - No 66 9 5 5 6 0 8 81 13 252
2017 Job sharing - No 65 9 7 5 7 0 7 80 13 286
2017 Income averaging - No 65 9 6 5 7 0 7 80 13 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 65 9 7 5 7 0 7 80 13 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 66 9 5 5 8 1 8 81 13 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 8 10 6 5 0 7 77 13 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 69 11 7 3 3 0 6 85 7 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 68 16 6 8 1 0 1 85 10 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 70 10 7 2 4 0 7 86 6 266
2014 Telework - Yes 64 9 16 3 0 0 7 79 4 31
2014 Telework - No 70 11 6 3 4 0 5 86 8 309
2014 Job sharing - No 69 11 7 3 3 0 6 85 7 340
2014 Income averaging - No 69 11 7 3 3 0 6 85 7 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 69 10 7 2 4 0 6 85 7 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 69 13 7 6 1 0 3 85 7 98

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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 - No 69 7 4 3 7 0 9 84 11 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 13 4 1 8 0 10 85 11 68
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 5 4 3 7 0 8 85 11 217
2017 Telework - Yes 71 9 9 3 6 0 3 82 9 34
2017 Telework - No 70 7 3 3 7 0 9 85 11 251
2017 Job sharing - No 70 7 4 3 7 0 8 85 11 285
2017 Income averaging - No 71 7 4 3 7 0 8 85 11 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 70 7 4 3 7 0 8 85 11 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 70 5 4 3 8 1 9 83 12 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 10 5 2 6 0 7 87 8 101
2014 Compressed workweek - No 72 10 5 2 3 0 7 88 6 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 75 11 4 1 4 0 4 90 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 9 6 2 3 0 7 88 6 266
2014 Telework - Yes 75 6 13 0 0 0 6 86 0 31
2014 Telework - No 72 10 4 2 4 0 7 89 7 309
2014 Job sharing - No 73 10 5 2 4 0 6 88 6 340
2014 Income averaging - No 73 10 5 2 4 0 6 88 6 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 71 10 6 2 4 0 8 87 7 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 78 10 4 1 3 0 4 91 4 98

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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 - No 55 13 9 7 6 2 8 76 14 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 11 14 8 6 3 14 67 16 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 13 7 6 6 1 6 80 13 217
2017 Telework - Yes 53 9 15 9 9 0 6 66 19 34
2017 Telework - No 57 13 8 6 6 2 8 78 13 252
2017 Job sharing - No 57 13 8 6 6 2 8 77 14 286
2017 Income averaging - No 57 13 8 6 6 2 8 77 14 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 57 13 8 6 6 2 8 77 14 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 14 7 5 7 2 6 79 13 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 10 11 8 5 2 11 73 15 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 57 14 10 5 3 2 10 81 8 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 18 10 7 0 3 4 82 7 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 13 9 5 3 2 11 80 9 267
2014 Telework - Yes 55 12 19 7 0 0 7 73 7 31
2014 Telework - No 58 14 8 5 3 2 10 82 9 310
2014 Job sharing - No 58 14 9 5 3 2 9 81 9 341
2014 Income averaging - No 58 14 9 5 3 2 9 81 9 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 14 9 4 4 2 11 81 9 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 15 11 7 0 2 5 80 8 98

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

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 - No 53 19 7 6 5 2 7 80 12 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 16 8 7 4 5 10 78 13 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 19 7 6 5 2 6 81 12 217
2017 Telework - Yes 44 26 12 3 6 3 6 77 10 34
2017 Telework - No 55 17 6 6 5 3 7 81 12 253
2017 Job sharing - No 54 18 7 6 5 3 7 80 12 287
2017 Income averaging - No 54 19 7 6 5 3 6 80 12 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 18 7 6 5 3 7 80 12 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 20 7 6 5 2 6 80 13 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 16 7 5 4 5 8 81 10 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 56 16 11 4 2 4 6 81 7 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 61 18 10 4 0 4 3 86 4 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 16 11 4 3 4 7 80 8 267
2014 Telework - Yes 52 13 16 6 3 9 0 72 10 31
2014 Telework - No 57 17 10 4 2 4 7 83 7 310
2014 Job sharing - No 57 16 10 4 2 4 6 82 7 341
2014 Income averaging - No 57 16 10 4 2 4 6 82 7 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 16 10 4 3 3 8 81 7 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 18 10 4 1 6 2 83 5 98

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, 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 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, 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 - No 16 84 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 89 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 84 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 82 34
2017 Telework - No 15 85 252
2017 Job sharing - No 15 85 286
2017 Income averaging - No 15 85 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 85 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 15 85 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 89 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 84 267
2014 Telework - Yes 19 81 31
2014 Telework - No 14 86 310
2014 Job sharing - No 15 85 341
2014 Income averaging - No 15 85 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 85 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 98

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 37
2017 Telework - No 44 39
2017 Job sharing - No 44 45
2017 Income averaging - No 44 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 42
2014 Telework - No 46 44
2014 Job sharing - No 46 50
2014 Income averaging - No 46 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 13

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 69 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 70 37
2017 Telework - No 72 39
2017 Job sharing - No 69 45
2017 Income averaging - No 69 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 69 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 75 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 72 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 71 42
2014 Telework - No 73 44
2014 Job sharing - No 72 50
2014 Income averaging - No 72 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 73 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 69 13

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 37
2017 Telework - No 0 39
2017 Job sharing - No 0 45
2017 Income averaging - No 0 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 64d. 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 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 37
2017 Telework - No 0 39
2017 Job sharing - No 0 45
2017 Income averaging - No 0 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 42
2014 Telework - No 0 44
2014 Job sharing - No 0 50
2014 Income averaging - No 0 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 50
2014 Job sharing - No 10 50
2014 Income averaging - No 10 50

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 37
2017 Telework - No 51 39
2017 Job sharing - No 49 45
2017 Income averaging - No 49 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 49 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 42
2014 Telework - No 36 44
2014 Job sharing - No 40 50
2014 Income averaging - No 40 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 13

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 37
2017 Telework - No 44 39
2017 Job sharing - No 44 45
2017 Income averaging - No 44 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 42
2014 Telework - No 37 44
2014 Job sharing - No 38 50
2014 Income averaging - No 38 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 13

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 37
2017 Telework - No 44 39
2017 Job sharing - No 44 45
2017 Income averaging - No 44 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 42
2014 Telework - No 46 44
2014 Job sharing - No 46 50
2014 Income averaging - No 46 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 13

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 51 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 37
2017 Telework - No 51 39
2017 Job sharing - No 51 45
2017 Income averaging - No 51 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 51 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 42
2014 Telework - No 45 44
2014 Job sharing - No 46 50
2014 Income averaging - No 46 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 13

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 37
2017 Telework - No 33 39
2017 Job sharing - No 33 45
2017 Income averaging - No 33 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 42
2014 Telework - No 34 44
2014 Job sharing - No 38 50
2014 Income averaging - No 38 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 13

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 62 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 70 37
2017 Telework - No 59 39
2017 Job sharing - No 62 45
2017 Income averaging - No 62 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 66 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 50 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 42
2014 Telework - No 53 44
2014 Job sharing - No 50 50
2014 Income averaging - No 50 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 37

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 37
2017 Telework - No 38 39
2017 Job sharing - No 33 45
2017 Income averaging - No 33 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 32 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 42
2014 Telework - No 30 44
2014 Job sharing - No 32 50
2014 Income averaging - No 32 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 37

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 37
2017 Telework - No 0 39
2017 Job sharing - No 0 45
2017 Income averaging - No 0 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 42
2014 Telework - No 0 44
2014 Job sharing - No 0 50
2014 Income averaging - No 0 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 45
2017 Telework - No 13 39
2017 Job sharing - No 11 45
2017 Income averaging - No 11 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 45

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 37
2017 Telework - No 15 39
2017 Job sharing - No 13 45
2017 Income averaging - No 13 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 50
2014 Job sharing - No 10 50
2014 Income averaging - No 10 50

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 51 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 37
2017 Telework - No 54 39
2017 Job sharing - No 51 45
2017 Income averaging - No 51 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 51 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 64 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 67 42
2014 Telework - No 63 44
2014 Job sharing - No 64 50
2014 Income averaging - No 64 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 65 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 13

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 37
2017 Telework - No 28 39
2017 Job sharing - No 27 45
2017 Income averaging - No 27 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 24 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 42
2014 Telework - No 25 44
2014 Job sharing - No 24 50
2014 Income averaging - No 24 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 37

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 50
2014 Telework - No 15 44
2014 Job sharing - No 14 50
2014 Income averaging - No 14 50

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 37
2017 Telework - No 44 39
2017 Job sharing - No 40 45
2017 Income averaging - No 40 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 52 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 42
2014 Telework - No 52 44
2014 Job sharing - No 52 50
2014 Income averaging - No 52 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 13

Question 66b. What action(s) 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 37
2017 Telework - No 23 39
2017 Job sharing - No 22 45
2017 Income averaging - No 22 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 26 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 42
2014 Telework - No 29 44
2014 Job sharing - No 26 50
2014 Income averaging - No 26 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 37

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 12 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 42
2014 Telework - No 14 44
2014 Job sharing - No 12 50
2014 Income averaging - No 12 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 18 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 37
2017 Telework - No 21 39
2017 Job sharing - No 18 45
2017 Income averaging - No 18 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 32
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 42
2014 Telework - No 14 44
2014 Job sharing - No 14 50
2014 Income averaging - No 14 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 37

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 50
2014 Job sharing - No 10 50
2014 Income averaging - No 10 50

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 18 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 42
2014 Telework - No 18 44
2014 Job sharing - No 18 50
2014 Income averaging - No 18 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 37

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 42
2014 Telework - No 16 44
2014 Job sharing - No 14 50
2014 Income averaging - No 14 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 37

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 37
2017 Telework - No 33 39
2017 Job sharing - No 38 45
2017 Income averaging - No 38 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 28 50
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 42
2014 Telework - No 27 44
2014 Job sharing - No 28 50
2014 Income averaging - No 28 50
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 37
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 13

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 14 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 34
2017 Telework - No 14 36
2017 Job sharing - No 14 42
2017 Income averaging - No 14 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 42
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 41
2014 Telework - No 12 43
2014 Job sharing - No 14 49
2014 Income averaging - No 14 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 36

Question 67b. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 21 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 34
2017 Telework - No 19 36
2017 Job sharing - No 21 42
2017 Income averaging - No 21 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 42
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 29
2014 Compressed workweek - No 22 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 41
2014 Telework - No 21 43
2014 Job sharing - No 22 49
2014 Income averaging - No 22 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 36

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 14 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 34
2017 Telework - No 17 36
2017 Job sharing - No 14 42
2017 Income averaging - No 14 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 42
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 29
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 49
2014 Telework - No 12 43
2014 Job sharing - No 10 49
2014 Income averaging - No 10 49

Question 67j. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 34
2017 Telework - No 28 36
2017 Job sharing - No 26 42
2017 Income averaging - No 26 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 42
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 29
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 41
2014 Telework - No 42 43
2014 Job sharing - No 43 49
2014 Income averaging - No 43 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 13

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 19 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 41
2014 Telework - No 21 43
2014 Job sharing - No 19 49
2014 Income averaging - No 19 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 36

Question 67l. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 48 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 34
2017 Telework - No 50 36
2017 Job sharing - No 48 42
2017 Income averaging - No 48 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 42
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 52 29
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 52 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 41
2014 Telework - No 49 43
2014 Job sharing - No 52 49
2014 Income averaging - No 52 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 36
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 13

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
2014 Telework - No 0 43
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 36

Question 67n. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 34
2017 Telework - No 44 36
2017 Job sharing - No 45 42
2017 Income averaging - No 45 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 42
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 29
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 13
2014 Compressed workweek - No 66 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 67 41
2014 Telework - No 65 43
2014 Job sharing - No 66 49
2014 Income averaging - No 66 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 64 36
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 13

Question 67o. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 14 42
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 34
2017 Telework - No 14 36
2017 Job sharing - No 14 42
2017 Income averaging - No 14 42
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 42
2014 Compressed workweek - No 12 49
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 41
2014 Telework - No 13 43
2014 Job sharing - No 12 49
2014 Income averaging - No 12 49
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 36

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 96 4 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 95 5 37
2017 Telework - No 95 5 39
2017 Job sharing - No 96 4 45
2017 Income averaging - No 96 4 45
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 96 4 45
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 94 6 32
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 100 0 13

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 16 15 21 9 9 25 5 44 26 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 24 12 18 7 10 29 1 52 23 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 15 21 10 8 24 7 44 26 217
2017 Telework - Yes 12 9 38 12 3 24 3 28 20 34
2017 Telework - No 18 15 18 9 9 25 6 48 26 253
2017 Job sharing - No 17 14 20 9 9 25 5 46 25 287
2017 Income averaging - No 17 15 20 9 9 25 5 46 26 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 14 20 9 9 25 5 46 25 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 17 19 11 10 23 7 43 30 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 11 23 6 6 27 3 50 18 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 15 16 17 7 7 32 7 50 22 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 18 10 6 4 44 6 61 19 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 15 19 7 7 29 8 49 22 267
2014 Telework - Yes 23 12 7 16 13 18 10 49 41 31
2014 Telework - No 14 16 18 6 6 34 7 51 19 310
2014 Job sharing - No 15 16 17 7 7 32 7 51 21 341
2014 Income averaging - No 15 16 17 7 7 32 7 51 21 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 15 20 6 7 30 7 48 20 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 18 8 7 6 38 7 60 25 98

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 32 17 9 6 7 0 65 17 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 33 16 10 4 8 0 67 15 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 31 16 9 7 6 0 66 17 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 32 35 9 0 6 0 53 9 34
2017 Telework - No 33 31 14 9 7 6 0 68 17 253
2017 Job sharing - No 31 31 16 9 6 6 0 67 16 287
2017 Income averaging - No 31 31 16 9 6 6 0 66 16 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 31 16 9 6 6 0 67 16 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 31 14 10 8 6 1 65 19 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 32 19 7 3 7 0 69 11 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 32 33 14 8 4 9 1 71 13 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 31 8 8 1 10 0 80 11 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 33 16 7 5 8 1 70 13 267
2014 Telework - Yes 41 26 9 16 7 0 0 68 23 31
2014 Telework - No 32 33 15 7 4 10 1 72 11 310
2014 Job sharing - No 33 32 14 7 4 9 1 72 12 341
2014 Income averaging - No 33 32 14 7 4 9 1 72 12 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 32 17 7 5 9 1 69 12 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 32 8 9 2 9 0 79 13 98

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 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under 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 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, 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 - No 9 91 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 92 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 91 217
2017 Telework - No 9 91 253
2017 Job sharing - No 9 91 287
2017 Income averaging - No 9 91 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 91 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 95 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 92 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 96 267
2014 Telework - No 5 95 310
2014 Job sharing - No 5 95 341
2014 Income averaging - No 5 95 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 96 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 98

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 48 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 21
2017 Telework - No 44 25
2017 Job sharing - No 48 27
2017 Income averaging - No 48 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 20
2014 Job sharing - No 29 18
2014 Income averaging - No 29 18

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 81 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 90 21
2017 Telework - No 88 25
2017 Job sharing - No 81 27
2017 Income averaging - No 81 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 81 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 95 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 82 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 83 12
2014 Telework - No 74 16
2014 Job sharing - No 77 18
2014 Income averaging - No 77 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 80 10

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 76d. 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 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 21
2017 Telework - No 24 25
2017 Job sharing - No 26 27
2017 Income averaging - No 26 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 20
2014 Job sharing - No 29 18
2014 Income averaging - No 29 18

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 21
2017 Telework - No 24 25
2017 Job sharing - No 26 27
2017 Income averaging - No 26 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 20

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 27
2017 Telework - No 20 25
2017 Job sharing - No 19 27
2017 Income averaging - No 19 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 27

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 21
2017 Telework - No 44 25
2017 Job sharing - No 44 27
2017 Income averaging - No 44 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 12
2014 Telework - No 37 16
2014 Job sharing - No 33 18
2014 Income averaging - No 33 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 10

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 21
2017 Telework - No 44 25
2017 Job sharing - No 44 27
2017 Income averaging - No 44 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 17
2014 Telework - No 37 16
2014 Job sharing - No 39 18
2014 Income averaging - No 39 18

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 21
2017 Telework - No 20 25
2017 Job sharing - No 22 27
2017 Income averaging - No 22 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 20

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 27
2017 Telework - No 24 25
2017 Job sharing - No 22 27
2017 Income averaging - No 22 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 27
2014 Compressed workweek - No 30 17
2014 Telework - No 32 16
2014 Job sharing - No 29 18
2014 Income averaging - No 29 18

Question 77k. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 17
2014 Job sharing - No 27 18
2014 Income averaging - No 27 18

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Telework - No 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 17
2014 Telework - No 31 16
2014 Job sharing - No 27 18
2014 Income averaging - No 27 18

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 21
2017 Telework - No 32 25
2017 Job sharing - No 30 27
2017 Income averaging - No 30 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 20

Question 78b. What action(s) 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 27
2017 Telework - No 20 25
2017 Job sharing - No 19 27
2017 Income averaging - No 19 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 27

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 21
2017 Telework - No 20 25
2017 Job sharing - No 19 27
2017 Income averaging - No 19 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 20
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 21
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 21
2017 Telework - No 52 25
2017 Job sharing - No 56 27
2017 Income averaging - No 56 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 52 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 12
2014 Telework - No 55 16
2014 Job sharing - No 49 18
2014 Income averaging - No 49 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 59 10

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 19
2017 Telework - No 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 0 25
2017 Income averaging - No 0 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 19
2017 Telework - No 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 0 25
2017 Income averaging - No 0 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 19
2017 Telework - No 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 0 25
2017 Income averaging - No 0 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79j. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 19
2017 Telework - No 39 23
2017 Job sharing - No 36 25
2017 Income averaging - No 36 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 17
2014 Telework - No 32 16
2014 Job sharing - No 34 18
2014 Income averaging - No 34 18

Question 79l. 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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 19
2017 Telework - No 57 23
2017 Job sharing - No 56 25
2017 Income averaging - No 56 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 61 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 54 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 59 12
2014 Telework - No 51 16
2014 Job sharing - No 57 18
2014 Income averaging - No 57 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 10

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 0 18
2014 Income averaging - No 0 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 72 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 79 19
2017 Telework - No 70 23
2017 Job sharing - No 72 25
2017 Income averaging - No 72 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 72 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 78 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 66 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 68 12
2014 Telework - No 58 16
2014 Job sharing - No 63 18
2014 Income averaging - No 63 18
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 61 10

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 19
2017 Telework - No 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 0 25
2017 Income averaging - No 0 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 25
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 25
2017 Telework - No 22 23
2017 Job sharing - No 20 25
2017 Income averaging - No 20 25
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 25

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 100 0 27
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 100 0 21
2017 Telework - No 100 0 25
2017 Job sharing - No 100 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 100 0 27
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 100 0 27
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 100 0 20

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 17 14 21 4 4 34 6 51 13 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 15 16 4 3 33 4 64 11 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 13 22 4 4 34 6 49 13 217
2017 Telework - Yes 9 6 35 3 6 38 3 25 15 34
2017 Telework - No 20 14 19 4 4 33 6 57 12 253
2017 Job sharing - No 19 13 21 4 4 34 6 53 13 287
2017 Income averaging - No 18 14 21 4 4 34 6 53 13 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 13 21 4 4 34 6 53 13 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 14 21 4 5 34 6 49 15 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 12 20 3 3 34 5 59 9 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 19 14 18 2 2 40 6 60 7 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 16 8 1 1 51 4 75 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 13 20 2 2 36 7 58 7 266
2014 Telework - Yes 23 12 20 3 3 32 6 57 11 31
2014 Telework - No 19 14 17 2 2 40 6 61 7 309
2014 Job sharing - No 19 14 17 2 2 40 6 61 7 340
2014 Income averaging - No 19 14 17 2 2 40 6 61 7 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 13 20 2 2 37 7 57 7 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 15 10 2 1 46 5 73 6 98

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 33 17 3 3 10 1 73 8 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 31 11 5 1 8 1 80 8 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 32 19 3 4 10 1 71 8 217
2017 Telework - Yes 24 32 21 6 3 15 0 66 10 34
2017 Telework - No 35 32 16 3 3 9 1 75 7 253
2017 Job sharing - No 34 32 17 3 3 10 1 74 8 287
2017 Income averaging - No 33 33 17 3 3 10 1 74 7 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 32 17 3 3 10 1 74 8 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 33 19 3 5 9 1 70 9 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 30 14 4 1 11 1 79 5 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 31 16 2 1 15 0 78 4 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 26 6 4 1 15 0 87 6 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 33 18 1 1 15 0 76 3 266
2014 Telework - Yes 41 30 19 3 3 3 0 73 7 31
2014 Telework - No 35 31 15 2 1 16 0 79 3 309
2014 Job sharing - No 35 31 15 2 1 15 0 78 4 340
2014 Income averaging - No 35 31 15 2 1 15 0 78 4 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 33 18 1 1 16 0 76 2 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 28 8 4 1 12 0 85 6 98

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: 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.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 80 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 77 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 217
2017 Telework - Yes 32 68 34
2017 Telework - No 19 81 253
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 287
2017 Income averaging - No 19 81 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 80 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 76 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 86 332
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 15 85 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 86 266
2014 Telework - Yes 20 80 31
2014 Telework - No 14 86 309
2014 Job sharing - No 14 86 340
2014 Income averaging - No 14 86 340
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 242
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 98

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 83 17 58
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 88 12 17
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 81 19 43
2017 Telework - Yes 91 9 11
2017 Telework - No 82 18 49
2017 Job sharing - No 83 17 60
2017 Income averaging - No 82 18 57
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 83 17 60
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 79 21 34
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 88 12 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 91 9 46
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 72 28 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 95 5 37
2014 Telework - No 88 12 42
2014 Job sharing - No 90 10 48
2014 Income averaging - No 90 10 48
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 94 6 31
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 82 18 17

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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 - No 52 27 4 10 4 0 2 81 15 48
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 29 6 14 6 0 3 74 21 35
2017 Telework - Yes 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Telework - No 50 28 5 10 5 0 3 79 15 40
2017 Job sharing - No 52 28 4 10 4 0 2 82 14 50
2017 Income averaging - No 51 28 4 11 4 0 2 80 15 47
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 28 4 10 4 0 2 82 14 50
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 30 7 15 7 0 4 69 23 27
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 26 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 33 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 42
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 29 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 35
2014 Telework - No 52 29 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 37
2014 Job sharing - No 49 32 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 43
2014 Income averaging - No 49 32 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 43
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 55 24 7 10 3 0 0 79 14 29
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 49 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 14

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

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 - No 42 44 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 44 4 1 0 0 1 94 1 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 43 4 2 1 0 9 91 4 217
2017 Telework - Yes 32 53 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 34
2017 Telework - No 43 42 4 2 1 0 7 93 3 252
2017 Job sharing - No 42 43 4 2 1 0 7 92 3 286
2017 Income averaging - No 42 43 4 2 1 0 7 92 3 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 43 4 2 1 0 7 92 3 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 43 4 3 2 0 7 91 5 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 44 5 1 0 0 6 93 1 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 32 51 5 2 1 2 7 91 3 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 50 4 1 1 1 5 93 3 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 51 5 2 1 2 8 91 4 267
2014 Telework - Yes 32 53 3 3 0 3 5 93 4 31
2014 Telework - No 33 50 5 2 1 1 7 91 4 310
2014 Job sharing - No 33 50 5 2 1 1 7 91 4 341
2014 Income averaging - No 33 50 5 2 1 1 7 91 4 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 51 6 2 1 1 9 90 3 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 50 3 3 1 2 3 93 4 98

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my 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 - No 15 31 18 8 4 18 5 60 16 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 35 19 10 1 16 3 63 13 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 29 17 8 4 18 8 60 16 217
2017 Telework - Yes 6 24 15 15 9 29 3 43 35 34
2017 Telework - No 17 31 18 7 3 16 7 63 13 253
2017 Job sharing - No 16 30 18 8 4 17 7 61 16 287
2017 Income averaging - No 15 30 18 8 4 18 7 61 16 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 16 30 18 8 4 17 7 61 16 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 30 19 7 4 17 6 60 15 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 31 15 10 3 18 8 62 17 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 15 28 17 5 3 23 9 63 12 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 31 4 7 4 27 5 78 16 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 27 21 5 3 21 10 58 12 267
2014 Telework - Yes 16 22 20 7 3 30 3 56 15 31
2014 Telework - No 15 29 17 6 3 22 9 63 12 310
2014 Job sharing - No 15 28 17 6 3 23 9 63 12 341
2014 Income averaging - No 15 28 17 6 3 23 9 63 12 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 28 20 6 2 21 10 59 12 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 27 10 5 4 25 5 72 13 98

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.

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 - No 43 26 11 3 2 8 6 81 7 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 23 7 3 0 3 1 90 3 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 26 12 4 3 9 7 77 9 217
2017 Telework - Yes 35 29 18 3 0 12 3 76 3 34
2017 Telework - No 45 25 10 4 3 7 6 81 7 253
2017 Job sharing - No 44 26 11 4 2 8 6 81 7 287
2017 Income averaging - No 44 25 11 4 2 8 6 80 7 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 26 11 4 2 8 6 81 7 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 26 12 4 4 9 8 76 10 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 24 9 3 0 5 2 87 3 103
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 30 8 2 0 8 7 88 2 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 21 7 0 0 11 5 92 0 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 32 9 2 0 8 8 87 3 267
2014 Telework - Yes 52 26 7 0 0 10 5 92 0 31
2014 Telework - No 43 30 9 2 0 8 8 87 2 310
2014 Job sharing - No 44 30 9 1 0 8 7 88 2 341
2014 Income averaging - No 44 30 9 1 0 8 7 88 2 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 33 9 2 0 7 9 86 3 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 22 7 0 0 10 3 92 0 98

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.

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 - No 31 30 15 4 5 11 5 72 11 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 33 10 4 3 10 1 81 8 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 28 16 4 5 11 6 69 11 216
2017 Telework - Yes 21 24 26 6 3 18 3 56 11 34
2017 Telework - No 34 30 13 4 5 10 5 75 10 251
2017 Job sharing - No 32 29 15 4 5 10 5 73 10 285
2017 Income averaging - No 32 29 15 4 5 11 5 72 10 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 29 15 4 5 10 5 73 10 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 28 15 5 6 10 6 69 13 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 31 14 3 2 11 2 79 5 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 31 9 4 1 12 7 82 6 333
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 26 6 6 0 12 5 87 7 74
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 32 11 3 1 12 8 81 6 267
2014 Telework - Yes 32 33 10 10 0 10 5 77 12 31
2014 Telework - No 36 31 9 3 1 12 7 83 5 310
2014 Job sharing - No 36 31 9 4 1 12 7 82 6 341
2014 Income averaging - No 36 31 9 4 1 12 7 82 6 341
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 32 11 3 1 12 9 81 5 243
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 28 6 6 0 11 3 85 7 98
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 35. 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 - No 53 27 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 20 3 3 5 1 0 89 8 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 29 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 216
2017 Telework - Yes 59 35 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 34
2017 Telework - No 53 26 8 5 8 1 0 79 13 252
2017 Job sharing - No 53 27 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 286
2017 Income averaging - No 53 27 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 53 27 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 28 10 6 9 1 1 75 15 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 66 24 3 3 4 1 0 91 6 103

Question 36. 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 - No 54 24 9 5 7 2 0 79 12 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 61 23 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 23 9 4 8 2 0 78 13 217
2017 Telework - Yes 53 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2017 Telework - No 55 21 9 5 8 2 0 78 13 253
2017 Job sharing - No 55 23 9 5 7 2 0 79 12 287
2017 Income averaging - No 55 23 9 5 7 2 0 79 12 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 23 9 5 7 2 0 79 12 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 22 10 5 10 2 1 75 15 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 25 6 5 2 1 0 87 6 103

Question 86. 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 - No 21 49 16 7 5 3 0 72 12 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 24 46 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 48 14 7 4 3 0 74 12 216
2017 Telework - Yes 21 41 26 12 0 0 0 62 12 34
2017 Telework - No 24 49 14 6 5 3 0 75 11 252
2017 Job sharing - No 23 48 15 7 4 3 0 73 11 286
2017 Income averaging - No 23 48 15 6 4 2 0 73 11 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 48 15 7 4 3 0 73 11 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 51 14 7 5 3 0 73 13 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 42 17 6 3 2 0 73 9 103

Question 87. 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 - No 13 33 22 20 10 2 0 47 31 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 32 15 25 4 6 0 53 31 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 32 24 18 12 0 0 46 30 217
2017 Telework - Yes 15 26 29 26 3 0 0 41 29 34
2017 Telework - No 15 33 21 19 11 2 0 49 30 252
2017 Job sharing - No 15 32 22 20 10 2 0 48 30 286
2017 Income averaging - No 15 32 22 19 10 2 0 48 30 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 32 22 20 10 2 0 48 30 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 33 24 18 13 1 0 44 32 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 29 18 22 4 4 0 54 27 102

Work-related stress

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 26 18 10 10 1 0 61 20 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 27 18 8 7 1 1 66 16 68
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 25 18 11 11 1 0 60 22 217
2017 Telework - Yes 29 35 21 6 9 0 0 65 15 34
2017 Telework - No 36 24 18 11 10 1 0 61 21 251
2017 Job sharing - No 35 25 18 10 10 1 0 61 21 285
2017 Income averaging - No 35 25 18 11 10 1 0 61 21 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 25 18 10 10 1 0 61 21 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 23 18 12 11 1 0 59 24 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 29 18 7 7 1 1 66 15 101

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 31 27 16 15 0 0 41 32 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 26 29 14 16 1 1 40 31 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 35 25 16 14 0 0 44 31 217
2017 Telework - Yes 3 32 35 12 18 0 0 35 29 34
2017 Telework - No 11 33 25 16 14 0 0 44 31 253
2017 Job sharing - No 10 33 26 16 15 0 0 43 31 287
2017 Income averaging - No 10 33 26 16 15 0 0 43 31 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 33 26 16 15 0 0 43 31 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 33 25 18 15 0 0 42 34 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 33 28 12 14 1 1 46 26 103

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 17 35 24 12 12 1 1 52 24 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 29 28 17 7 1 3 47 24 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 37 21 10 12 0 0 56 22 217
2017 Telework - Yes 12 32 26 18 12 0 0 44 29 34
2017 Telework - No 19 35 22 11 11 1 1 55 22 252
2017 Job sharing - No 19 35 23 11 11 1 1 54 23 286
2017 Income averaging - No 18 35 23 11 11 1 0 54 23 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 35 23 11 11 1 1 54 23 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 37 22 11 13 1 0 54 24 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 30 25 13 8 1 2 53 22 102

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 22 25 19 21 1 0 35 40 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 24 26 19 16 1 1 37 36 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 21 24 18 21 0 0 37 39 217
2017 Telework - Yes 15 26 24 18 18 0 0 41 35 34
2017 Telework - No 15 21 25 18 20 1 0 36 39 253
2017 Job sharing - No 15 22 25 18 20 1 0 37 38 287
2017 Income averaging - No 14 22 25 18 20 1 0 37 38 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 22 25 18 20 1 0 37 38 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 21 25 20 22 1 0 32 42 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 24 24 15 15 1 1 45 31 103

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 33 18 7 7 1 1 67 14 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 33 21 4 7 3 3 66 12 68
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 32 16 7 7 1 1 69 15 217
2017 Telework - Yes 32 35 18 3 6 3 3 72 9 34
2017 Telework - No 34 32 18 7 7 1 2 67 15 251
2017 Job sharing - No 34 32 18 6 7 1 2 68 14 285
2017 Income averaging - No 34 33 18 6 7 1 1 68 14 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 32 18 6 7 1 2 68 14 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 33 18 9 8 1 1 65 17 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 31 18 3 6 2 3 73 9 101

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 33 21 14 9 0 0 55 24 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 41 19 14 8 0 1 58 22 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 29 21 14 9 0 0 56 24 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 29 32 12 9 0 0 47 21 34
2017 Telework - No 24 33 19 14 9 0 0 57 24 252
2017 Job sharing - No 24 32 20 14 9 0 0 56 23 286
2017 Income averaging - No 24 33 20 14 9 0 0 56 23 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 24 32 20 14 9 0 0 56 23 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 30 21 15 10 1 0 53 26 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 36 19 12 7 0 1 61 19 102

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 16 34 23 18 8 0 0 51 26 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 35 26 15 7 1 1 51 22 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 32 22 18 8 0 0 52 26 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 32 32 15 3 0 0 50 18 34
2017 Telework - No 18 33 22 17 9 0 0 52 26 253
2017 Job sharing - No 18 33 23 17 8 0 0 52 25 287
2017 Income averaging - No 18 33 23 17 8 0 0 52 26 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 33 23 17 8 0 0 52 25 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 33 22 19 10 0 0 49 29 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 33 24 14 5 1 1 56 19 103

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 26 24 21 17 1 0 38 38 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 24 26 22 11 3 1 39 34 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 25 24 20 18 0 0 38 38 217
2017 Telework - Yes 18 35 9 18 21 0 0 53 38 34
2017 Telework - No 12 24 26 21 16 1 0 37 37 253
2017 Job sharing - No 13 25 24 20 16 1 0 38 37 287
2017 Income averaging - No 13 25 24 20 16 1 0 38 37 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 25 24 20 16 1 0 38 37 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 25 26 21 19 1 0 34 40 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 25 21 19 12 2 1 47 32 103

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 28 20 20 18 1 0 42 38 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 34 23 15 10 4 1 49 26 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 27 19 21 20 0 0 41 40 217
2017 Telework - Yes 12 32 18 21 18 0 0 44 38 34
2017 Telework - No 14 28 20 19 17 1 0 43 37 252
2017 Job sharing - No 14 29 20 19 17 1 0 43 37 286
2017 Income averaging - No 13 29 20 19 17 1 0 43 37 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 29 20 19 17 1 0 43 37 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 25 20 22 21 0 0 37 43 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 36 19 15 11 3 1 53 27 102

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 31 21 13 7 1 1 58 21 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 25 26 18 4 3 1 50 23 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 32 21 11 8 0 1 59 19 217
2017 Telework - Yes 15 41 21 21 3 0 0 56 24 34
2017 Telework - No 27 29 23 11 8 1 1 57 19 252
2017 Job sharing - No 26 30 22 12 7 1 1 57 20 286
2017 Income averaging - No 26 30 23 12 7 1 1 57 20 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 30 22 12 7 1 1 57 20 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 31 19 11 10 1 1 60 21 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 27 28 16 3 2 1 52 19 102

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 57 23 12 3 4 0 1 81 7 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 28 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 59 21 12 3 4 0 1 81 7 216
2017 Telework - Yes 44 24 15 6 6 0 6 72 13 34
2017 Telework - No 60 23 11 3 3 0 0 82 7 251
2017 Job sharing - No 58 23 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 285
2017 Income averaging - No 58 23 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 58 23 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 59 22 12 2 4 0 1 82 6 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 23 10 6 3 0 2 80 9 101

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 71 13 6 3 5 1 1 86 8 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 72 14 4 0 6 3 1 90 6 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 13 6 4 4 0 1 85 9 217
2017 Telework - Yes 71 15 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 34
2017 Telework - No 72 13 6 2 5 1 1 86 7 252
2017 Job sharing - No 72 13 6 3 5 1 1 86 8 286
2017 Income averaging - No 72 13 6 3 5 1 1 86 8 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 72 13 6 3 5 1 1 86 8 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 70 14 7 3 5 0 1 84 8 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 75 12 3 4 4 2 1 90 8 102

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 51 33 7 5 2 0 1 85 7 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 32 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 33 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 216
2017 Telework - Yes 53 35 0 3 6 0 3 91 9 34
2017 Telework - No 52 32 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 251
2017 Job sharing - No 52 33 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 285
2017 Income averaging - No 52 33 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 33 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 34 8 5 2 0 1 84 8 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 31 5 4 3 0 1 88 6 102

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 47 25 9 10 8 0 1 73 18 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 28 8 7 11 0 0 74 18 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 24 9 10 7 0 1 73 18 217
2017 Telework - Yes 65 12 0 12 9 0 3 79 21 34
2017 Telework - No 46 27 10 9 8 0 0 73 17 252
2017 Job sharing - No 48 25 9 9 8 0 1 74 18 286
2017 Income averaging - No 48 25 9 9 8 0 1 74 18 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 25 9 9 8 0 1 74 18 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 25 11 11 8 0 1 70 19 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 25 5 6 8 0 1 80 15 102

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 52 15 5 2 1 0 24 88 5 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 14 7 3 4 1 23 82 9 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 15 4 2 0 0 24 91 3 217
2017 Telework - Yes 50 6 9 0 3 0 32 83 4 34
2017 Telework - No 53 16 5 2 1 0 23 90 4 252
2017 Job sharing - No 53 14 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 286
2017 Income averaging - No 53 15 5 2 1 0 24 89 5 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 53 14 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 17 5 2 1 0 22 90 3 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 11 5 2 3 1 27 86 6 102

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 57 26 8 4 2 0 3 86 6 276
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 25 11 3 4 0 3 81 7 67
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 25 6 4 1 0 3 88 5 216
2017 Telework - Yes 68 21 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 34
2017 Telework - No 57 26 7 4 2 0 3 86 6 249
2017 Job sharing - No 59 25 7 3 2 0 3 87 6 283
2017 Income averaging - No 59 25 8 3 2 0 3 87 6 279
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 59 25 7 3 2 0 3 87 6 283
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 28 6 4 2 0 4 87 6 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 21 9 2 3 0 2 86 5 100

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 22 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 25 6 6 4 0 1 85 10 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 20 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 217
2017 Telework - Yes 47 21 24 9 0 0 0 68 9 34
2017 Telework - No 62 21 8 4 5 0 1 84 8 252
2017 Job sharing - No 60 21 9 4 4 0 1 82 9 286
2017 Income averaging - No 59 22 10 4 4 0 1 82 9 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 60 21 9 4 4 0 1 82 9 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 60 21 10 4 5 0 1 82 9 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 22 9 5 3 0 1 82 8 102

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 54 28 9 4 2 0 2 84 6 277
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 37 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 67
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 25 11 4 1 0 2 83 5 217
2017 Telework - Yes 41 35 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 34
2017 Telework - No 57 26 9 4 2 0 2 86 5 250
2017 Job sharing - No 56 27 9 4 2 0 2 84 6 284
2017 Income averaging - No 56 27 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 280
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 27 9 4 2 0 2 84 6 284
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 24 11 4 1 0 3 83 5 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 34 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 100

Question 84. 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 - No 10 27 41 15 7 0 0 37 22 278
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 29 37 14 7 0 0 43 20 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 29 40 15 6 0 0 38 21 215
2017 Telework - Yes 6 24 50 12 9 0 0 29 21 34
2017 Telework - No 11 30 38 15 6 0 0 41 21 251
2017 Job sharing - No 10 29 40 15 6 0 0 39 21 285
2017 Income averaging - No 10 29 40 15 7 0 0 39 21 281
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 29 40 15 6 0 0 39 21 285
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 27 41 16 6 1 0 36 23 182
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 31 36 12 6 0 0 46 18 103

Question 85. 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 - No 9 27 38 21 5 0 0 27 36 280
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 24 27 31 10 0 0 40 33 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 27 42 19 4 0 0 23 35 217
2017 Telework - Yes 6 35 35 21 3 0 0 24 41 34
2017 Telework - No 9 25 39 22 6 0 0 27 34 253
2017 Job sharing - No 8 26 38 22 5 0 0 27 35 287
2017 Income averaging - No 9 26 39 22 5 0 0 26 35 283
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 26 38 22 5 0 0 27 35 287
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 27 42 18 3 0 0 22 37 184
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 24 33 27 9 0 0 36 31 103
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 31 28 5 4 5 0 29 71 279
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 31 24 4 4 5 1 32 68 70
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 32 30 4 4 4 0 27 73 216
2017 Telework - Yes 18 44 26 3 3 6 0 19 81 34
2017 Telework - No 28 30 29 5 4 4 0 29 71 252
2017 Job sharing - No 27 32 28 4 4 4 0 28 72 286
2017 Income averaging - No 26 32 29 4 4 4 0 28 72 282
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 32 28 4 4 4 0 28 72 286
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 28 31 5 5 4 0 29 71 183
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 39 24 4 3 5 1 27 73 103

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 190
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 150
2017 Telework - Yes 0 24
2017 Telework - No 3 172
2017 Job sharing - No 3 196
2017 Income averaging - No 3 195
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 196
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 125
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 71

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 190
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 150
2017 Telework - Yes 4 24
2017 Telework - No 11 172
2017 Job sharing - No 11 196
2017 Income averaging - No 11 195
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 196
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 125
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 71

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 190
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 150
2017 Telework - Yes 13 24
2017 Telework - No 8 172
2017 Job sharing - No 8 196
2017 Income averaging - No 8 195
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 196
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 125
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 71

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 190
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 150
2017 Telework - Yes 21 24
2017 Telework - No 43 172
2017 Job sharing - No 40 196
2017 Income averaging - No 40 195
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 196
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 125
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 71

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 1 190
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 2 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 1 150
2017 Telework - Yes 4 24
2017 Telework - No 1 172
2017 Job sharing - No 1 196
2017 Income averaging - No 1 195
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 1 196
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 1 125
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 1 71

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 61 190
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 61 150
2017 Telework - Yes 83 24
2017 Telework - No 56 172
2017 Job sharing - No 60 196
2017 Income averaging - No 59 195
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 60 196
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 125
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 71

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 44 11 3 2 6 186
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 36 16 0 4 4 45
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 48 9 5 1 6 147
2017 Telework - Yes 40 48 4 8 0 0 25
2017 Telework - No 32 45 12 3 2 6 167
2017 Job sharing - No 33 45 11 4 2 6 192
2017 Income averaging - No 34 45 11 4 2 6 190
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 45 11 4 2 6 192
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 46 11 3 1 7 122
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 44 10 4 3 3 70

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 94. 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 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 - No 27 28 12 13 6 3 11 64 22 193
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 33 4 15 9 0 20 65 30 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 26 13 11 6 3 8 66 19 153
2017 Telework - Yes 23 19 27 15 4 0 12 48 22 26
2017 Telework - No 31 28 9 12 7 3 10 68 21 173
2017 Job sharing - No 30 27 11 12 6 2 10 65 22 199
2017 Income averaging - No 30 27 11 12 6 2 10 66 21 197
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 27 11 12 6 2 10 65 22 199
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 27 12 12 7 4 8 65 21 127
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 28 11 13 5 0 15 66 22 72

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

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 - No 7 8 11 5 7 10 51 40 31 193
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 7 9 9 9 11 57 20 53 46
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 8 11 3 7 9 49 48 24 153
2017 Telework - Yes 12 4 27 8 4 8 38 29 21 26
2017 Telework - No 9 8 8 4 8 10 53 46 32 173
2017 Job sharing - No 9 8 11 4 7 9 51 43 30 199
2017 Income averaging - No 9 8 10 4 7 9 51 44 30 197
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 8 11 4 7 9 51 43 30 199
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 9 10 2 9 10 50 46 28 127
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 5 12 8 5 8 52 38 33 72
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