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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 45 34 10 5 3 2 0 81 8 2043
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 35 8 4 3 3 0 84 8 9835
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 37 8 4 3 3 0 84 8 1837
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 35 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 10039
2017 Telework - No 46 35 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 11443
2017 Telework - Yes 45 38 7 3 4 2 0 85 7 434
2017 Job sharing - No 46 35 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 11870
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 36 8 5 4 3 0 83 9 182
2017 Income averaging - No 46 35 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 11695
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 56 25 8 4 7 0 0 81 11 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 35 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 11819
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 35 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 7834
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 9 5 3 3 0 83 8 4044
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 34 15 4 3 5 0 76 7 2390
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 79 7 12705
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 37 15 3 2 4 1 78 6 2400
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 78 7 12695
2014 Telework - No 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 78 7 14811
2014 Telework - Yes 35 39 12 3 3 7 1 80 7 284
2014 Job sharing - No 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 78 7 15088
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 44 17 2 2 3 1 79 4 403
2014 Income averaging - No 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 78 7 14692
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 34 13 4 3 5 1 79 7 10098
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 36 15 4 2 5 0 78 6 4997

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 32 42 10 9 6 0 0 74 15 2036
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 39 9 7 5 0 0 80 12 9799
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1832
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 39 9 8 5 0 0 79 13 10001
2017 Telework - No 39 39 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 11401
2017 Telework - Yes 33 46 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 433
2017 Job sharing - No 39 40 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 11827
2017 Income averaging - Yes 32 53 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 179
2017 Income averaging - No 39 39 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 11654
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 27 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 39 40 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 11776
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 7801
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 42 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 4034
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 38 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 2391
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 12705
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 2399
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 12697
2014 Telework - No 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 14814
2014 Telework - Yes 38 37 14 5 5 1 0 76 10 282
2014 Job sharing - No 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 15089
2014 Income averaging - Yes 37 46 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 403
2014 Income averaging - No 42 38 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 14693
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 10101
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 4995

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 36 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 2044
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 36 15 12 7 0 0 65 19 9802
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 35 17 13 7 0 1 63 20 1833
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 37 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 10011
2017 Telework - No 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 11410
2017 Telework - Yes 30 40 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 435
2017 Job sharing - No 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 65 20 11838
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 35 19 14 6 0 0 62 20 181
2017 Income averaging - No 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 11663
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 26 45 8 9 11 0 0 71 21 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 11787
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 15 12 8 0 0 66 19 7805
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 36 17 12 8 0 0 62 21 4041
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 21 35 17 14 13 0 0 56 27 2389
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 34 18 14 10 0 1 57 24 12719
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 36 20 14 9 0 0 57 23 2401
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 34 18 14 11 0 1 57 25 12707
2014 Telework - No 22 34 18 14 11 0 1 57 25 14824
2014 Telework - Yes 32 34 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 284
2014 Job sharing - No 22 34 18 14 11 0 1 57 25 15101
2014 Income averaging - Yes 21 34 20 15 10 0 0 55 25 403
2014 Income averaging - No 22 34 18 14 11 0 1 57 25 14705
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 33 18 14 11 0 1 57 25 10112
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 35 19 14 11 0 0 57 25 4996

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 18 36 18 16 12 1 0 54 28 2043
2017 Compressed workweek - No 21 37 17 14 9 2 0 60 23 9809
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 36 18 15 8 1 1 58 23 1834
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 37 17 14 10 2 0 59 24 10016
2017 Telework - No 21 37 17 14 10 1 0 59 24 11417
2017 Telework - Yes 25 41 15 12 6 2 0 67 18 434
2017 Job sharing - No 21 37 17 14 9 1 0 59 24 11844
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 38 19 11 11 1 0 59 22 181
2017 Income averaging - No 21 37 17 14 9 1 0 59 24 11669
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 19 42 16 11 11 0 0 61 23 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 37 17 14 9 1 0 59 24 11793
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 38 16 14 9 2 0 60 23 7813
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 36 18 15 10 1 0 56 26 4039

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 33 37 12 10 7 0 0 70 17 2043
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 35 13 9 7 0 1 70 17 9816
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 37 11 8 5 0 1 75 14 1836
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 35 13 10 8 0 1 69 17 10021
2017 Telework - No 34 35 13 10 7 0 1 70 17 11424
2017 Telework - Yes 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 434
2017 Job sharing - No 34 35 13 9 7 0 1 70 17 11851
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 39 10 10 6 0 1 74 16 180
2017 Income averaging - No 34 35 13 9 7 0 1 70 17 11677
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 27 38 19 7 7 2 0 66 14 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 35 13 9 7 0 1 70 17 11800
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 34 13 10 8 0 1 69 18 7818
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 37 11 9 6 0 1 73 15 4041
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 35 12 11 9 0 1 67 21 2387
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 34 14 10 7 0 1 68 18 12712
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 35 14 10 6 0 1 70 16 2398
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 34 14 10 8 0 1 68 19 12701
2014 Telework - No 32 35 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 14816
2014 Telework - Yes 46 30 10 7 4 0 1 78 12 283
2014 Job sharing - No 33 35 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 15093
2014 Income averaging - Yes 36 37 11 8 8 0 1 73 16 403
2014 Income averaging - No 33 34 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 14696
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 34 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 10110
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 35 13 10 7 0 1 69 18 4989

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 22 38 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 2040
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 9814
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 40 15 11 6 0 0 67 17 1833
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 39 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 10019
2017 Telework - No 27 39 14 12 8 0 0 66 19 11421
2017 Telework - Yes 32 41 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 432
2017 Job sharing - No 27 39 14 11 8 0 0 66 19 11846
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 44 11 11 8 0 0 69 20 182
2017 Income averaging - No 27 39 14 11 8 0 0 66 19 11670
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 27 32 18 10 13 0 0 59 23 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 39 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 11795
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 7817
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 38 15 12 8 0 0 64 21 4037
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 17 37 20 15 10 1 0 54 25 2390
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 38 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 12713
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 38 20 14 7 0 0 59 21 2402
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 37 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 12701
2014 Telework - No 22 38 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 14819
2014 Telework - Yes 22 33 20 18 7 1 0 55 25 284
2014 Job sharing - No 22 37 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 15096
2014 Income averaging - Yes 18 38 24 12 8 0 0 56 20 403
2014 Income averaging - No 22 37 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 14700
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 37 18 12 8 0 0 61 20 10105
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 37 21 14 8 1 0 57 23 4998

Question 7. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 32 43 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2043
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 9823
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 42 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 1833
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 10031
2017 Telework - No 36 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 11431
2017 Telework - Yes 40 39 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 434
2017 Job sharing - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 11858
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 43 13 7 8 0 0 72 15 181
2017 Income averaging - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 11683
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 34 33 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 11807
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 7825
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 42 12 7 4 0 0 77 12 4041
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 43 14 8 5 0 0 74 12 2389
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 41 13 7 5 0 0 76 11 12705
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 44 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2399
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 41 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 12695
2014 Telework - No 34 41 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 14811
2014 Telework - Yes 39 38 8 7 7 0 0 77 15 283
2014 Job sharing - No 34 41 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 15087
2014 Income averaging - Yes 28 44 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 403
2014 Income averaging - No 34 41 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 14691
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 40 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 10100
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 43 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 4994
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Workplace Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 47 30 8 7 7 0 0 77 15 2047
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 28 7 6 5 0 0 81 12 9836
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 28 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 1838
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 28 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 10043
2017 Telework - No 52 28 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 11447
2017 Telework - Yes 58 27 3 5 6 1 0 86 11 435
2017 Job sharing - No 52 28 7 7 6 0 0 80 12 11875
2017 Income averaging - Yes 48 37 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 182
2017 Income averaging - No 52 28 7 7 6 0 0 80 12 11699
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 36 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 28 7 7 6 0 0 80 12 11824
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 27 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 7834
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 30 7 6 6 0 0 80 12 4049

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 29 11 6 6 1 0 77 12 2044
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 27 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 9815
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 28 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 1833
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 27 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 10024
2017 Telework - No 52 27 9 6 5 1 0 80 10 11424
2017 Telework - Yes 57 28 5 4 5 1 0 86 9 434
2017 Job sharing - No 52 27 9 6 5 1 0 80 10 11851
2017 Income averaging - Yes 51 31 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 182
2017 Income averaging - No 52 27 9 6 5 1 0 80 10 11675
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 49 34 7 3 8 0 0 82 11 57
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 27 9 6 5 1 0 80 10 11801
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 26 9 6 4 1 0 80 10 7818
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 29 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 4041

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 22 33 14 16 14 0 0 55 31 2044
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 34 13 13 12 0 0 61 25 9827
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 35 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 1835
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 34 13 14 12 0 0 60 26 10034
2017 Telework - No 26 34 13 14 12 0 0 60 26 11437
2017 Telework - Yes 31 38 12 10 9 0 0 70 18 433
2017 Job sharing - No 26 34 13 14 12 0 0 60 26 11863
2017 Income averaging - Yes 24 40 9 13 14 0 0 64 27 182
2017 Income averaging - No 26 34 14 14 12 0 0 60 26 11687
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 19 33 9 26 13 0 0 52 39 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 34 13 14 12 0 0 60 26 11812
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 34 13 14 12 0 0 61 25 7826
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 34 14 15 13 0 0 59 27 4045

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 36 17 10 7 1 0 66 17 2043
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 36 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 9810
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 37 18 8 6 1 0 68 14 1834
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 36 16 9 6 1 0 69 15 10017
2017 Telework - No 32 36 16 9 6 1 0 68 15 11418
2017 Telework - Yes 39 38 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 434
2017 Job sharing - No 32 36 16 9 6 1 0 68 15 11845
2017 Income averaging - Yes 31 37 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 182
2017 Income averaging - No 32 36 16 9 6 1 0 68 15 11669
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 31 35 14 13 7 0 0 65 21 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 36 16 9 6 1 0 68 15 11794
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 36 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 7813
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 36 17 9 6 1 0 67 16 4040

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 17 44 23 13 0 0 20 36 2018
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 20 40 23 11 0 0 26 34 9746
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 20 39 24 11 0 0 26 35 1822
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 20 41 22 12 0 0 25 34 9940
2017 Telework - No 5 20 41 23 12 0 0 25 34 11330
2017 Telework - Yes 3 21 45 23 7 0 0 24 31 433
2017 Job sharing - No 5 20 41 23 12 0 0 25 34 11756
2017 Income averaging - Yes 3 20 44 20 13 0 0 24 32 181
2017 Income averaging - No 5 20 41 23 11 0 0 25 34 11581
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 5 12 48 23 11 0 0 18 34 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 20 41 23 12 0 0 25 34 11705
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 20 40 22 12 0 0 26 34 7759
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 19 42 23 11 0 0 23 35 4005

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 13 25 41 14 5 0 0 20 39 2020
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 23 39 18 8 0 0 26 35 9721
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 23 41 17 8 0 0 26 34 1819
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 24 39 17 7 0 0 24 36 9920
2017 Telework - No 12 23 39 17 7 0 0 24 36 11312
2017 Telework - Yes 7 23 40 23 8 0 0 30 30 428
2017 Job sharing - No 12 23 39 17 7 0 0 25 36 11733
2017 Income averaging - Yes 11 23 42 19 6 0 0 24 34 181
2017 Income averaging - No 12 23 39 17 7 0 0 25 36 11558
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 20 23 43 11 2 0 2 13 44 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 23 39 17 7 0 0 25 36 11682
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 23 38 18 8 0 0 25 36 7743
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 24 41 16 7 0 0 23 36 3998
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 23 77 2028
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 80 9770
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 81 1830
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 79 9966
2017 Telework - No 21 79 11365
2017 Telework - Yes 20 80 432
2017 Job sharing - No 21 79 11790
2017 Income averaging - Yes 23 77 180
2017 Income averaging - No 20 80 11616
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 13 87 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 79 11739
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 7777
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 79 4021
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 18 82 2389
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 83 12695
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 2398
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 83 12686
2014 Telework - No 17 83 14801
2014 Telework - Yes 19 81 283
2014 Job sharing - No 17 83 15077
2014 Income averaging - Yes 17 83 403
2014 Income averaging - No 17 83 14681
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 10092
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 4992

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 49 461
2017 Compressed workweek - No 48 1958
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 2062
2017 Telework - No 48 2334
2017 Telework - Yes 44 85
2017 Job sharing - No 48 2419
2017 Income averaging - Yes 57 41
2017 Income averaging - No 48 2377
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 2412
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 1564
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 855
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 51 436
2014 Compressed workweek - No 50 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 389
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 2141
2014 Telework - No 50 2479
2014 Telework - Yes 45 51
2014 Job sharing - No 50 2529
2014 Income averaging - Yes 46 67
2014 Income averaging - No 50 2463
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 1680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 850

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 62 461
2017 Compressed workweek - No 61 1958
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 61 2062
2017 Telework - No 61 2334
2017 Telework - Yes 75 85
2017 Job sharing - No 61 2419
2017 Income averaging - Yes 59 41
2017 Income averaging - No 61 2377
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 61 2412
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 61 1564
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 855
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 61 436
2014 Compressed workweek - No 61 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 389
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 61 2141
2014 Telework - No 61 2479
2014 Telework - Yes 84 51
2014 Job sharing - No 61 2529
2014 Income averaging - Yes 63 67
2014 Income averaging - No 61 2463
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 61 1680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 850

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 461
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 1958
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 2062
2017 Telework - No 6 2334
2017 Job sharing - No 6 2419
2017 Income averaging - No 6 2377
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 2412
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 1564
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 855
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 436
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 389
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 2141
2014 Telework - No 6 2479
2014 Job sharing - No 6 2529
2014 Income averaging - Yes 8 67
2014 Income averaging - No 6 2463
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 1680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 850

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 356
2017 Telework - Yes 0 85
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 2141
2014 Telework - No 0 2479
2014 Job sharing - No 0 2529
2014 Income averaging - No 0 2463
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 1 850

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 461
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 1958
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 2062
2017 Telework - No 3 2334
2017 Job sharing - No 4 2419
2017 Income averaging - No 4 2377
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 2412
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 1564
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 855
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 436
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 389
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 2141
2014 Telework - No 3 2479
2014 Job sharing - No 3 2529
2014 Income averaging - No 3 2463
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 1680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 850

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 18 461
2017 Compressed workweek - No 17 1958
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 2062
2017 Telework - No 17 2334
2017 Telework - Yes 5 85
2017 Job sharing - No 17 2419
2017 Income averaging - Yes 11 41
2017 Income averaging - No 17 2377
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 2412
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 1564
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 855
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 18 436
2014 Compressed workweek - No 13 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 389
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 2141
2014 Telework - No 13 2479
2014 Telework - Yes 19 51
2014 Job sharing - No 13 2529
2014 Income averaging - Yes 11 67
2014 Income averaging - No 14 2463
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 1680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 850

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 461
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 1958
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 2 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 2062
2017 Telework - No 3 2334
2017 Job sharing - No 3 2419
2017 Income averaging - No 3 2377
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 2412
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 1564
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 855
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 436
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 2094
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 389
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 2141
2014 Telework - No 4 2479
2014 Telework - Yes 14 51
2014 Job sharing - No 4 2529
2014 Income averaging - No 4 2463
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 1680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 850
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 13 87 2043
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 88 9807
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 88 1833
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 88 10015
2017 Telework - No 12 88 11415
2017 Telework - Yes 16 84 434
2017 Job sharing - No 12 88 11842
2017 Income averaging - Yes 13 87 182
2017 Income averaging - No 12 88 11666
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 10 90 58
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 88 11791
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 7810
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 4040
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 92 2387
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 12691
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 2396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 12682
2014 Telework - No 8 92 14794
2014 Telework - Yes 13 87 284
2014 Job sharing - No 8 92 15071
2014 Income averaging - Yes 5 95 403
2014 Income averaging - No 8 92 14675
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 10089
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 4989

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 33 272
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 232
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 1227
2017 Telework - No 34 1392
2017 Telework - Yes 28 68
2017 Job sharing - No 34 1460
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 23
2017 Income averaging - No 34 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 531
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 179
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 961
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 167
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 973
2014 Telework - No 35 1105
2014 Telework - Yes 43 35
2014 Job sharing - No 35 1138
2014 Income averaging - Yes 33 19
2014 Income averaging - No 35 1121
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 776
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 364

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 78 273
2017 Compressed workweek - No 76 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 78 232
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 76 1227
2017 Telework - No 76 1392
2017 Telework - Yes 80 68
2017 Job sharing - No 77 1460
2017 Income averaging - No 76 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 77 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 76 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 78 532
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 80 179
2014 Compressed workweek - No 80 961
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 79 167
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 80 973
2014 Telework - No 79 1105
2014 Telework - Yes 92 35
2014 Job sharing - No 80 1138
2014 Income averaging - Yes 84 19
2014 Income averaging - No 80 1121
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 80 776
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 80 364

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 1227
2017 Telework - No 3 1392
2017 Telework - Yes 0 68
2017 Job sharing - No 3 1460
2017 Income averaging - No 3 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 1 531
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 961
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 167
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 973
2014 Telework - No 3 1105
2014 Job sharing - No 3 1138
2014 Income averaging - No 3 1121
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 776
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 364

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 272
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 232
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 1227
2017 Telework - No 0 1392
2017 Telework - Yes 0 68
2017 Job sharing - No 0 1460
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 23
2017 Income averaging - No 0 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 1 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 531

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 272
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 232
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 1227
2017 Telework - No 6 1392
2017 Telework - Yes 8 68
2017 Job sharing - No 6 1460
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 23
2017 Income averaging - No 6 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 531
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 179
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 961
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 167
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 973
2014 Telework - No 5 1105
2014 Job sharing - No 5 1138
2014 Income averaging - No 5 1121
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 776
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 364

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 272
2017 Compressed workweek - No 14 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 232
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 1227
2017 Telework - No 14 1392
2017 Job sharing - No 14 1460
2017 Income averaging - No 14 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 531
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 13 179
2014 Compressed workweek - No 11 961
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 167
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 973
2014 Telework - No 12 1105
2014 Telework - Yes 15 35
2014 Job sharing - No 12 1138
2014 Income averaging - No 12 1121
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 776
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 364

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 272
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 1188
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 232
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 1227
2017 Telework - No 7 1392
2017 Telework - Yes 14 68
2017 Job sharing - No 8 1460
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 23
2017 Income averaging - No 8 1437
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 929
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 531
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 179
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 961
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 167
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 973
2014 Telework - No 9 1105
2014 Job sharing - No 9 1138
2014 Income averaging - No 9 1121
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 776
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 364